Now for a recommendation from my students: Leatherman multi-tools. They'll work as a third hand in a pinch, pull everything from staples to nails, cut wire and wooden dowels, quickly adjust any of the screws in your life, open a tin can, and (according to legend) cut through a 2x4 in less than 30 seconds...
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Looking for a little wardrobe update or to replace some of your basics? Look no further than Everlane. Since their inception Everlane has been making waves in the clothing industry with their simple, modern, and affordable clothes...
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Rishi Tea's turmeric ginger herbal blend is my go-to drink when I'm feeling a bit under the weather - or if I just want to wind down after a long day with a hot cup of tea. For hot brewing, I diffuse one teaspoon of loose-leaf tea in ten ounces of water and let steep for five minutes.
This Summer I took on something we called the Travel Capsule Wardrobe Project - only wearing 15 items for 30 days while we traveled through Italy, Croatia, France, a short stop in Turkey and then back home to the U.S. We thought it worth the time to give a detailed review of a couple of the pieces and we're starting with these...
I've had these, made in Italy, Alico Summit trekking boots for over 10 years. They are on their last legs but I had to post them because they have been so great and they are such a great example of paying more for quality and ethics and being repaid with years and years of service....
First ran across these "handmade-in-LA" ceramic pieces at Chief's Peak at the Ojai Ranch Inn in Ojai CA. Seems that the locals get a perk for being loyal customers - a permanent spot for a K&R mug on the bar's wall....
(REVIEW BY COLE FERGUSON SAUDER) Need a new soccer ball? Check out Senda. Their soccer balls are completely fair trade and provide people with better livelihoods and safe working conditions. They do all of this without child labor. Support this amazing company and all of their values by purchasing a ball HERE...
Looking for a skin oil, shave oil or beard oil? We've got the company for you - Bezi. They combine high-quality, sustainably-harvested nutrients from Africa, the precision and quality standards of a lab in Chicago and an ethical business structure that ensures not only fair wages but also a profit sharing pool that gives bonuses to harvesters and processors...
For those of you out there looking for a solid everyday-use knife to carry on you that's made in the good old U. S. of A. this Case Sod Buster Jr. has got you covered. At 3 5/8 inches long with just one blade it's a nice size for your pocket but still big enough to use for anything from whittling down a hunk of wood to...