Awesome Living

For the first time since 2012, Culver’s is releasing new flavors of their deliciously creamy frozen custard. There are six new flavors starting 5/10/18, and we’ve tasted them all. Read on to learn which were our favorites, and when you can enjoy them for yourself.

Front Runner’s Wolf Pack storage box is trusted even by the U.N. and extreme athletes. It’s made from high strength plastic and is water-resistant, thanks to its detachable snap on lid. The lid also has grooves that form a tight seal with the base so you can stack multiple units.

Ladies love gear too! So why not grab mom something a little more useful than a bouquet of flowers for Mother’s Day this year. Our pals over at Everyday Carry have got you hooked up with a bunch of great last minute gift ideas for practical moms.

This extraordinarily bright and tough flashlight will never let you down. Its hard-anodized aluminum body is IPX8 waterproof, and outputs up to 1100 lumens of brightness thanks to a powerful Cree XP-L LED light source. Also available with a rechargeable 18650 battery.

Beyond Object’s sculptural metal writing instrument is the perfect pen for fidgeters. One of its sections is misaligned by default, and must be rotated back into position in order for the pen’s tip to emerge. Choose from champagne, gunmetal grey, rose gold, or silver.

Tell those pesky mosquitoes who’s boss with this cheeky soy-based citronella candle that clearly states your intentions. Each candle burns for about 80 hours, and while it won’t actually kill those little buggers, it will keep them away from your outdoor festivities.

The UpCart City is the lightest and most affordable version of this compact and versatile hand truck. It weighs less than 8lb but can carry up to 77lb. Like all other UpCarts, its tri-wheel design makes short work of stairs, and it folds flat in seconds.

Straws make up a large amount of our waste. The makers of FinalStraw hope to alleviate that with their convenient product. Unlike other reusable straws, FinalStraw is collapsible and comes with a key ring case. It comes with a squeegee but it’s also dishwasher-safe.

A super handy keychain tool, packing multiple driver tips perfect for bicyclists. It’s got hex heads, flat and phillips heads, a 1/4″ bit holder, a spoke adjustor, and of course a bottle opener. Sold in a 2 pack.

A gruesome replacement for the logs in your gas fireplace or fire pit. Each skull is made from heat-tolerant ceramic and lava, layered over a steel structure. They’re not cheap, but they are certainly awesome. Also available in white, or with hollow eyes, or a demon’s head,

Everyman based its upcoming mechanical pencil on its proven refillable pen as well as customer feedback. The pencil has the same durable anodized aluminum body as the pen. It has a replaceable eraser and interchangeable reservoir so you can use 0.5mm or 0.7mm lead.

Designed by Studio Nine for Moow, Stüda is a pair of cabinets that are minimalist yet can be turned into a loud and bright centerpiece. That’s because their outer surfaces are covered by Corian that’s been machined with LEGO-compatible studs.

Canadian furniture maker Kino Guerin specializes in laminated plywood furniture that have unusual bends, curls and even knots. His shelves, benches and tables look alive and organic. They’re available in different finishes and veneers.

Sleep like it’s your job with Pzizz Pro. These specially mixed sounds help to get to sleep faster and stay asleep for your desired length – whether overnight or a quick power nap. Get a lifetime subscription at a limited time sale price The Awesomer Shop.

Acme Studio’s ballpoint pen is the perfect addition to any architect, contractor, or designer’s toolbox. It got an ergonomic, roll-proof triangular design, and rulers in various drawing scales, ranging from 1/2 to 1/500. Available in silver, black, or pink.

M.N. Projects likes to give new life to old junk, transforming the otherwise wasted materials into shiny new objects. In this clip, he takes an old mechanical bearing, heats up its outer ring, and painstakingly shapes it into a beautiful and substantial new blade.

Victorinox’s new Jetsetter@work comes with a 16GB flash drive that has both a USB-A and a USB-C plug. The drive has a kickstand and is also removable for ease of use. You also get a pair of scissors, a screwdriver, a wire stripper and a bottle opener.

This pint-sized knife is perfect for carrying around your neck, thanks to its light weight, compact size, and built-in lanyard hole. Its 2.25″ blade is made from 440C stainless steel, while its handle is made from titanium. Includes a Kydex sheath.

The Ice Genie saves you space in the fridge, thanks to its double chamber design. The ice forms inside its walls; when they’re formed, just push the walls and the ice drops to the center, so you can fill and chill again. You can also use it to chill drinks, ice cream and more.

MSTRMND Collective’s MSTR Linx is a set of key rings that have a simple but brilliant quick release system. Each key ring has a notch that allows one to pass through the other when positioned perpendicularly. The key rings come in three different sizes.

Live out all your fantasies of ruling the Empire with Regal Robot’s impressive swivel chair, inspired by Emperor Palpatine’s throne in The Return of the Jedi. Covered in quilted, two-tone faux leather, and available in custom colors to match your decor.

This compact, pop-up camper travels as a low-profile trailer when in transit, but opens up to provide a good size living space when parked, offering comfortable sleeping, dining, cooking, storage, and bathing areas. When closed it fits in a regular size parking space.

This squared-off pocket knife is the perfect EDC for anyone who spends time in the great outdoors. It packs a substantial S35VN 1.8″ stainless steel blade, along with a 2.56″ titanium alloy handle. Also available with color anodized scales.