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Knowing how to start a fire and then proceeding to burn the living daylights out of a hunk of meat is what men do best. There is nothing better than having a group of friends and family gather round a smokey pit of goodness and socialize. And just because summer’s ending (here in the US) doesn’t mean you can’t keep on living the summer life. So check out a kickass BBQ recipe below.

Shrimp & Pineapple Kabobs

Ingredients: 

• 60 raw large shrimp 115g. (deveined and pealed)
• 60 cubed 1 inch green pepper 
• 60 cubed 1inch fresh pineapple.
• 60 1 inch onion wedges
• 2 ½ cup Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce 
• 1 1/4 cup ground or very fine ginger

This amount creates 20 kabobs. Adjust accordingly. 

Instructions: 

1. First start by sticking 3 pieces of shrimp, onion, pepper, and pineapple through two wooden skewers. Alternate ingredient placement on the sticks. 
2. Mix the BBQ and ginger together in the bowl. You will want a study brush to brush the sauce onto the kabobs while they’re over the grill. 
3. Grill each kabob for about 4 to 6 minutes or whenever the shrimp turns pink. 

That wasn’t so hard right? Do you have some awesome recipes for throwing stuff on the grill? Feel free to share them here on the blog or over on our Facebook page.

Spending time with people you don’t like, handing out with people you do like, or just being alive in general are all appropriate occasions to have a drink. The question is, what to drink? Unless you’re Hunter S. Thompson, swigging Kentucky whiskey from the bottle isn’t the best way to make a positive impression on the people around you. Here’s a very quick reference guide for appropriate drinks to choose from when attending events and socializing. 

If you’re at a bar, watching sports with friends, or attending a sports event, beer is often the best choice. You have a wide range of alcohol choices when you’re at a bar though, so don’t limit yourself. A Whiskey Sour, Martini, Black/White Russian, Gin and Tonic, or just a traditional Scotch are all acceptable ‘man’ drinks for a bar. 

Wine is good pick when you’re at a dinner party or in the presence of older, more gentlemanly types -  red wine for when you’re eating meat like pork or beef and white wine for fish and chicken. In the company of older men, whiskey on the rocks can also be acceptable. 

These drinks are all perfectly acceptable for social events, but what about business-related events? When it comes to colleagues and bosses, alcohol can be a very tricky subject. You don’t want to look like a stiff, but you also don’t want to be swinging from the chandelier before ten o’clock. If you’re someone that gets nervous very easily, then maybe one or two drinks would be good, but be careful with more. When you feel uncomfortable you’re more likely to drink more, which makes you have a higher chance of looking bad in front of important people (i.e. swinging on chandeliers before ten o’clock). 

Grabbing a beer or a glass of wine at these events is acceptable. You should only go for one or two of these drinks and never more. However, if you’re the sort of person to get a little giddy after the first one, completely avoid drinking all together. Also, you want to avoid any mixed drinks the company might serve as it makes it incredibility hard to gauge how much alcohol you’re drinking. Stay away from the Kool-Aid.

Whether you’re in college or taking up a full time job, staying healthy can be a real challenge. So what can you do to reduce the chances of having an infection blast through your body? Well, in no particular order: 

Buying a jump rope can get you motivated to move. It is lightweight and can literally be done anywhere, as long as you don’t mind people watching you jump over a rope a few hundred times. The cardio helps with the heart and the exercise in general helps regulate your sleep, improve your sex life, helps with mood, and, of course, reduces weight.

Lentils are not something someone thinks of as a good anti-sickness food. Well, lentils are extremely high in protein, which means that they are able to keep the body healthy and reduce the chances of getting diseases. Protein in general helps repair body tissue and get rids of fatigue. Lentils are also high in B vitamins that help boost the immune system. They lower cholesterol, control blood sugar, and can have an effect on heart disease. 

Garlic is seriously so amazing and there’s is literally nothing it can’t do. It kills bacteria, infections, viruses, fungus, fights cancer, reduces the risk of heart related problems, and gets rid of toxins! Use this either before you’re sick or once you’re already sick.

The best way to eat garlic is raw. One clove a day. Stick it in your Ramen noodles or on a pizza slice to help it go down.

A stress ball is also lightweight and you can easily take it with you while you travel. Stress balls are like squishing a small animal, but without the normal repercussions that come from squishing small animals. For a lot of men, this is very appealing and helps…well, reduce stress. It also increases circulation in your body and reduces finger stiffness. People use these to repair nerve damage or reduce their risk for arthritis. 

Cayenne pepper increases blood circulation, which in turn helps get more oxygen in through your body. This also helps your heart because you’re getting it to work without placing stress on the body. Those with a stronger heart tend to get sick less, and are generally more handsome. If you do a lot of repetitive motions like typing or sports and are starting to get joint pain, then cayenne can greatly help reduce the pain naturally. It also treats acid reflux, lowers blood pressure, and gets rid of bad cholesterol. 

The most effective way to take Cayenne pepper is by dropping a tablespoon (or more) of cayenne and mixing it with a glass full of water. Do this twice a day. It’s a bit uncomfortable, but shoulder through the pain and you’ll be happy you did.

When trying to entice a woman into liking you, it’s sometimes necessary to take part in the barbaric ritual known as dating. We all know it’s boring, but sometimes you’ve just got to stick to it to find someone worthwhile. Yeah it’s hard, and most guys don’t have a clue where to start. You might be able to get a headshot with a Wunderwaffe DG-2 in Call of Duty, but that doesn’t always (read: never) translate into real world dating ability.

So to make your life a little easier, here’s a short list of pointers to help you out on your next date:

1. When going out with a girl, hygiene is incredibly important, but not difficult. All you have to do is shower and deodorize. If you have some cologne you can always use it, but if you’re too lazy then skip it. Less is more.
2. Dress code is simple: Find a nice button up shirt, that can either be white, black, or blue. It can be plain or slightly vertically striped - no thick, harsh lines or bright colors that will disorient birds in mid flight. Long sleeved shirts also work; roll them up to your elbows and then pair it with some dark blue jeans. Wear some proper dress shoes.
3. Location can be tricky. Women can be extremely picky about their clothes, so let them know what you’re doing before they come out to see you. You can really get a girl mad if she dresses up for a 5 star restaurant and you take her to a clown rodeo. If you want to have a good time and avoid any awkward silences, then going to a night club is acceptable. If you want to get to know her a bit better, then take her to a nice dinner where you can talk.
4. Eat at places that require a fork and knife and avoid foods that you need to eat with your hands. Apparently (but don’t take my word for it) barbarism isn’t what gets the ladies going these days. Foreign food is always a hit - places that serve Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Greek, Spanish, etc are great for dates. If you’re broke or just so happen to be out of cash for the weekend, you can buy some cheap sandwich fixings and take her to the park for a picnic.

Sick of the traditional food, movie, and then the drive home? Here are some fun and unexpected date activities:

• Take her to a movie that involves crowd participation.
• Ice skating rink.
• Roller derby event. It promotes female empowerment for your girl and, for you, it’s a bunch of girls in shorts getting thrown down and pushed. ‘Nuff said.
• Rock climbing either inside or outside.
• A wine tasting event.
• Be a tourist in your own city and take a cheap tour together. 

We’d love to hear some of your awesome date ideas. Share them here (in the comments) or post them on our Facebook wall. The best idea will get a special gift from GuyHaus (probably for your next date).

There’s always been a large amount of segregation when it comes to guys’ drinks over ladies’ drinks. You make it simple with a Jack and Coke, and then she turns around and orders a Strawberry Emerald Breeze Bahama Mama with Splenda. If you’re on vacation or just enjoying a sunny afternoon by the pool, there’s no way you’re going to be able to whip up something like that, so here’s a simple drink that she’s bound to love.

The Mai Tai

You need:

• Light rum
• Dark rum
• Orange juice
• Pineapple juice
• Grenadine
• Lime juice
• Sweet and sour mix

If you want to go the extra mile you can add a cherry and a slice of pineapple.

Get yourself a blender or a glass and mix together:

• 1/2 ounce dark rum
• 1 1/4 ounce light rum
• 1/2 ounce triple sec
• 3/4 ounce pineapple juice
• 3/4 ounce orange juice
• 1/4 ounce lime juice
• a quick pour of grenadine

Either stir it up or mix it with a cocktail shaker, pour it over ice, and presto! A delicious, fruity, girly drink that your wife or girlfriend will go crazy for. Pour yourself a glass too, but be careful: you might start changing your drink preferences.

It might seem surprising (well, maybe not), but men actually have very distinct shopping habits compared to women, at least according to a recent study. Just to be up front, neither sex necessarily shops “better” than the other, so put all the jokes back in the bag, at least for now. The basic idea of the study is that men and women respectively go into the act of shopping with sort of a hunter and gatherer attitude. Women like to take their time, browse through the different aisles, take detours to the shoe section, and generally just have a leisurely stroll as they shop for the things they need.

Men, on the other hand, are the hunters. For us shopping is about the quick kill – get in and get out in the shortest amount of time possible. It’s a mission to grab the essential items and get back to the normal, important, aspects of life. When you think about it though, is it really all that surprising? Guys buy, it’s the whole reason for going to a store in the first place. We know what we need and couldn’t care less about the rest of the stuff in the store – we don’t need it. While men are busy buying, women are busy shopping. It’s a whole different type of approach. If there wasn’t any need to go to the store in the first place, we’d probably jump on that opportunity like Gandhi to a buffet line.

The study also found a few other facts about shopping habits between sexes. It doesn’t matter whether it’s you going or whether it’s your girlfriend or wife going out, there’s a good chance that there will be something to complain about along the way. However, the source of the moaning is again going to be different based on how your mother dressed you as a child. 29% of women complain when there isn’t enough customer service in the store. For men it’s quite a bit lower. We’re stuck with problems of our own however, mostly being the lack of decent parking close to the store. That’s right guys, having to park a dozen spots away from the front door is now recognized as a legitimate concern for males. Also, as a whole, women have now been scientifically proven to complain more than men when shopping, but we urge you to use this knowledge at your own discretion.

Check it out over on @BillBro’s ipadio page or listen to it right here at 1minute and 30seconds! :)

Stocking and decorating your bathroom might not be the first priority on your to-do list, but there’s actually a lot that a man’s bathroom says about his personality. Not only that, but it can speak volumes about your cleanliness and help to impress any visiting lady friends. Here are a few bathroom essentials that you probably never even knew you needed.

Mouthwash – Even if you’re the best looking, most charming man around, nothing says “just friends” like bad breath. Your mouth is full of bacteria, and bad breath, or halitosis, comes when they start feeding on bits of protein. They’re especially abundant when you wake up, since your mouth is drier, and after meals. Brushing your teeth doesn’t fully solve the problem, so a good mouthwash is essential to get rid of any lingering stench (and don’t worry, we’ve got that covered at GuyHaus).

Fog Resistant Shower Mirror – A lot of men like to shave in the shower, but most mirrors have the annoying tendency to fog up before you can even get the razor out. Fog resistant mirrors do exactly what you might think, allowing you to take your time and get a smooth shave.

High Style and Fashion Magazines – While you may have no problem settling onto your throne with the newest Penthouse, your female friend might not appreciate the gesture. Having a few GQ or Esquire issues lying around will show that you’re not only thoughtful, but classy and refined to boot.

Compact Hair Dryer – Wait, what? That’s right- there are plenty of uses for a small hair dryer, even for men. For one, women like a man who knows how to take care of himself. Even if you don’t use it yourself, a woman will be more inclined to spend the night at your place if there’s a hair dryer for her to use in the morning.

Monogrammed Towels – There’s never too much to say about the benefit of appearing sophisticated, even if your favorite movie is Super Troopers and your idea of fine dining is the Chipotle Wing Bucket from Hooters. Bright and/or mismatched towels are for the beach; soft white or black monogrammed towels are for saying “Yes, I do know the difference between a Bordeaux and a Cataratto, thank you.”

Shower Gel – The days of bar soap went out with the first decade of the 21^st century. These days, men who take themselves seriously use deep cleaning shower gel to get rid of dirt, oil, sweat, and blood. Adidas, Axe, and Old Spice make the best, but there are plenty of options out there for men to choose from.