Kathy Landin

Kathy Landin is a freelance internet pop-culture junkie (and web video producer). For a brief time in 2011, she was THIS close to being Charlie Sheen's social media intern for the summer. She's blogged for local TV stations, anonymous dating adventures and stupid advice columns. Mostly she entertains herself by practicing the fine art of idiocy, which you can watch in Kathy Landin's "I'm an Idiot" Show. Or, if you have a short attention span, get 140 characters of idiocy on Twitter.

Champagne 101 — How Not to Sound Dumb About the Bubbly

Sparkling wine celebrates life and that's something you should always be ready to do. Here are some pointers.

Absinthe Accessories — 7 Toys to Help Your Green Fairy Fly

Absinthe isn't just a strong-flavored liquor with a storied history, it's a drinking experience. Most likely you aren't going to be sent to Neverland by the Green Fairy, but you can still turn a glass of absinthe into an event. Tradition and ritual play a huge part in the making and enjoyment of this wormwood distillation that was once intended to cure ailments...

Holiday Boozing Tips — 7 Christmas Cocktails to Drink You Through the Season

Since the beginning of families, holidays, and especially family holidays like Christmas, alcohol has always been a key component to survival. Brighten up everyone's spirits by mixing up these delicious drinks -- and don't forget to pour one (or five) for yourself as you mix.

5 Bottles of Absinthe You’ll Want to Hallucinate Over

What is Absinthe? Is it legal in the U.S.? What are some good-quality bottles? How does a beginner get to know the Green Fairy? All your Absinthe answers are right here.

Accessorize That Suit — Footwear, Ties, Pocket Squares & More

Yup, we're in the very heart of wedding season. Decoding proper wedding wardrobe is difficult enough, but even after you've chosen the correct suit for the event, you also need to consider what goes with that suit. If you want to charm your way into an extra piece of cake or a dance with that hot bridesmaid, you should pay attention to your accessories.

What You Should Wear to Whatever Wedding You’re Going To

What is "black tie optional" anyway?

7 Cognac Bottles You Should Add to Your Bar (Maybe One at a Time, Though)

There's a lot more to cognac than just Hennessy and Remy.

Stop Losing Your Stuff — 5 Gadgets to Track Down What You’ve Misplaced, Had Stolen or Just Lost

As we get busier, we get more stuff to make our lives easier, but because we're busy, we sometimes lose that stuff and then lose time looking for it. It's time we stopped losing our stuff and our time, yes?

5 Offbeat Drinks to Make Your Home Bar Truly Unique — Absinthe, Mezcal & More

Keeping a well-stocked bar has much to do with keeping the classics on hand, but it's also a good idea to go rogue and stock some offbeat booze. For variety's sake, you see? The key is to be sure these unique spirits are high quality and make great sippers, as well as conversation starters. Here are a few we recommend to get you started.

7 Gadgets to Make Your Home Bar the Hottest Saloon in Town

Having a proper home bar is mainly about stocking it with great booze, but if you want to be the kind of host who can tend that bar with talent and style, perhaps these seven handy bar gadgets are just what you need.