Mar 4th, 2026 - $109, portlandgear.com Welcome to the Esquire Endorsement . Heavily researched. Thoroughly vetted. These picks are the best way to spend your hard-earned cash. When you're heading somewhere for a long weekend, which, as a New York City resident, I try to do as often as I can, packing and the luggage you use for it is always a Goldilocks situation. If you're heading up Thursday night and coming back Sunday, you've got a pretty minimal checklist: clothes , pajamas , toiletries , and a laptop (if ... [Read More]

Mar 3rd, 2026 - The Rippled Glass Cup is calling our name! By intek1 // 2 min read Alongside the debut of Starbucks' new spring menu, the brand is releasing a matcha-inspired cup collection. The lineup includes seven pieces, ranging from mugs to cold cups. The matcha collection is available to shop in stores now. Starbucks may run on coffee, but the brand has been steadily growing its matcha offerings. To kick off the new season, the coffee giant is bringing back its fan-favorite Iced Lavender Cream Matcha as ... [Read More]

Mar 3rd, 2026 - March 6, 2026  Employee Appreciation Day comes around every year on the first Friday in March — and this year, that's Friday, March 6, 2026 . It's the perfect chance to pause, say "thank you," and remind your team how much they mean to you and your organization. Recognition doesn't just make people smile — it reenergizes teams and strengthens their connection to your mission. Building a culture of appreciation also brings powerful ripple effects: Employee retention: People who ... [Read More]

Mar 3rd, 2026 - As the site's resident toy expert — I'm the writer behind the Strategist's "Toy Store" and gifts for every age — I get an early look at the latest and greatest new toys. In this toy-focused edition of " Don't Dillydally ," I've rounded up the ones I'm most excited about this month. February and March are big months for new toy launches following the annual Toy Fair , which takes place every winter in the enormous (it spans five city blocks) Javits Center in New York. Along with ... [Read More]

Mar 2nd, 2026 - If you've bought a piece of men's clothing in the past 20 years, you've likely purchased something influenced by Todd Snyder, the man. Either directly or indirectly. Before he led his eponymous brand, Snyder held influential roles at small brands you've probably never heard of: Polo Ralph Lauren , the Gap and J. Crew . If you're not an electrician and you're wearing a pair of Red Wing boots , that's the Todd Snyder effect. That's not the only iconic American brand Snyder has helped into a ... [Read More]

Mar 2nd, 2026 - "It makes the home feel a little bit more cozy," said Gooden-Jackson, a 42-year-old mom of four. "We can easily turn off the big TV, turn this on, and it feels so much more calm." for reasons beyond nostalgia. They feel it can be a way to connect with their kids, open their imaginations, and teach them independence. Picking out a movie on VHS gives their kids more control than mindlessly scrolling streaming apps. Tin Can phones — which only accept approved contacts and have quiet hours ... [Read More]

Mar 2nd, 2026 - Carhartt men's pocket henley For all the good traits I got from my father, I did not get his appreciation for simplicity. He is the plain vanilla cone to my chocolate twist with sprinkles, and while I don't always nail his birthday presents, this year, I think I did. Stopping at the Connecticut Bass Pro Shop on my drive from Philly to Boston, I hoped to find something my dad would pick out for himself. He is a middle-aged man from New England who likes to ski and go to the farmer's market. I am ... [Read More]

Mar 2nd, 2026 - My uncle was an Elvis guy. Right before he passed, the long and winding road of his life of sixty-plus years took him from the Philippines to Graceland. He wanted to walk where the King once roamed. "Can't Help Falling in Love" was his song. It's a quintessential big-hearted pop ballad, wherein all semblance of what's corny and trite floats away in the acceptance that what you're feeling is the only feeling that matters in the universe. Paradise 's stunner of a fourth episode, "A Holy Charge," ... [Read More]

Mar 2nd, 2026 - By Keebler is officially bringing back its Harry Potter cookie! The iconic snack company first introduced the cookies last summer, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, and reviewers raved over how the treats perfectly recreated the " fantastic " flavors of Butterbeer. So if you didn't get a chance to try it during the first run, it appears your summoning charm has worked. In honor of the 25th anniversary of the spellbinding first film, Harry Potter and the ... [Read More]

Feb 28th, 2026 - These customs are as important as the party. The concept of throwing showers—whether a baby shower or bridal shower—is rooted in being a joy-filled occasion hosted in honor of someone and attended by loved ones, including friends and family. Since Southerners have long mastered the celebration, from the perfect shower food menu to the etiquette around who hosts, there is no shortage of beloved traditions for baby showers and bridal showers that we've kept going for ... [Read More]