Instead of Rent: January, 2013

The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.

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Good Giving: 50 Under $50


Welcome to the 2012 Well Spent Holiday Gift Guide. Like the 40 Under $40 guide from last year, and the 25 Under $25 guide from the year before that, the following is a collection of goods that are not only affordable and US / first-world made, but also offer some utility, and will last. Hopefully it’ll help you cross a few people off your shopping list. Here’s to a healthy and sane holiday season.

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Good Giving: 50 Under $50, Pt. 3


Part three of the 2012 Well Spent Holiday Gift Guide. Enjoy!

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Good Giving: 40 Under $40


Welcome to the 2011 Well Spent holiday gift guide. This year, I set out to gather an assortment of high-quality, low-cost goods that, though small enough to fit in a stocking, are a bit more enduring and useful than your typical stuffers. Most of the items are made in the US, and all of them are under $40 (not including shipping). Here’s to a healthy and sane holiday season. Read More »

Good Giving: 40 Under $40, pt. 5


Welcome to part 5 of the 2011 Well Spent holiday gift guide. 40 items, low on cost, high on quality. The 6th and final post will be up this afternoon. Enjoy! Read More »

Artex Knitting Mills Government Issue Watch Caps


Winter’s coming, so you’re probably gonna need a hat pretty soon. Here’s one that’s made in the USA from 100% virgin wool, and only costs $9.00 (that includes the shipping). In case you want a little more info: the brand is called Artex Knitting Mills, they’re based in Pennsylvania, are family owned, and have been around since the 1920s. There you have it. Now go enjoy your new hat. Read More »