
Part 4 of the 2011 Well Spent Holiday Gift Guide. Have at it.

Rocky Top Soap Shop Soap Sets
Soaps are “unscented, cold processed, and all-natural”
Hand-mixed, cut and labeled in Maine
Best Price: $16.00 and up at Rocky Top Soap Shop

Industry of All Nations Faja Belts
100% cotton
Fairly made in Argentina
Best Price: $19.00 at Industry of All Nations

Teroforma Whisky Stones
Manufacturer’s description: “Ideal for chilling your favorite spirit without diluting its flavor”
Milled in Vermont by the oldest soapstone workshop in the US
Set includes 9 stones and 1 muslin storage bag
Best Price: $19.50 at Amazon

Cyclepedia
Publisher’s description: “An homage to the beauty of the bike, Cyclepedia showcases the innovations and legacies of bicycle design over the past century. Captivating photographs, detailed component lists, and anecdotal information illuminate the details that make each bicycle unique.”
Best Price: $22.79 at Overstock.com

Snap ‘n’ Wear Vests
100% nylon outer
Dacron Hollofil insulation
Made in New York
Size down
Best Price: $26.99 and up at Army Navy USA

Merkur Long Handle Double Safety Razor
Chrome-plated steel
Made in Germany
Includes 10 blades
Best Price: $33.51 at Amazon

TUCH iPhone 4 Sleeve
Single piece of vegetable-tanned cowhide, laser cut and folded
Made in Washington
Best Price: $40.00 at TUCH

















2 Comments
Hey Brad,
I was about to buy a shampoo bar from Rocky Top Soap Shop, but I found out that shampoo bars cause build up if you live in a hard water area. Do you have any suggestions for a natural shampoo that won’t cause build up? Thank you in advance.
Hey James,
We’ve got harder than average water in Chicago, and I use Dr. Woods Tea Tree soap for shampoo: http://www.luckyvitamin.com/m-411-dr-woods?view=&Query=refine%253dy%2526Isorganic%253d1&sort_by_field=Price%3AASC
It’s pretty light, and as long as I follow up with a good condition (http://www.smallflower.com/keys-care/mangrove-hair-conditioner-3.4oz-conditioner-30597), I usually don’t have any problems.
Anyone else have any suggestions?
Thanks,
bb