<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Craig's Coasters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unique art coaster sets featuring vibrant original designs, sealed in crystal-clear epoxy with felt backing. Perfect gifts for any table.]]></description><link>https://www.craigscoasters.com/articles</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:38:16 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.craigscoasters.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Coaster That Solved a 30-Year Cold Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dave (left), Marty (middle) and Rick (right) enjoy a pint with officers and a murder suspect. It was a quiet Tuesday night at Peter Picked a Pickled Pint Bar , a place where the name was harder to say than the drinks were to swallow… or the word “purple” after ten shots . Most people just called it “The Pickled Pint,”  because after two beers nobody could say the full name without sounding like they were gargling marbles. At the bar sat three regulars: Dave  – built like a refrigerator with...]]></description><link>https://www.craigscoasters.com/post/the-coaster-that-solved-a-30-year-cold-case</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aeae0e0c1a368a2fa38103</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:10:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b3f0de_7fd76c5efd4e46a394e7ef9c66ba02ec~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_810,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Craig McC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Etiquette of Using a Coaster as a Guest]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you’re visiting someone’s home, there are plenty of small gestures that show respect and appreciation. One of the simplest—and most overlooked—is using a drink coaster. It may seem like a minor detail, but placing your glass on a coaster signals something important: you respect your host’s home and the surfaces in it. Let’s break down the simple etiquette of coaster use when you’re a guest. Why Coasters Matter Furniture surfaces—especially wood tables, coffee tables, and bar tops—are...]]></description><link>https://www.craigscoasters.com/post/the-etiquette-of-using-a-coaster-as-a-guest</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69adca30d66894c6d6f945f6</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:36:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b3f0de_5dfba9473217403ea0a0901a06922f0d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Craig McC</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Surprising History of the Drink Coaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Small Invention That Saved Millions of Tables Next time you place a coaster to protect that table, remind yourself that you are a part of history. Most people don’t think twice about the humble drink coaster. It quietly sits beneath your glass, protecting tables from moisture, heat, and stains. But this small household item actually has a fascinating history that stretches back more than a century—and it started in beer halls. The Birth of the Coaster Drink coasters originated in Germany in...]]></description><link>https://www.craigscoasters.com/post/the-surprising-history-of-the-drink-coaster</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69adc7d23fdd64550e6cd3cf</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:10:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b3f0de_a5f75ad0bfe5448086c92f6c131c411b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Craig McC</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>