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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Leather Works MN Cowboy Wallet


And now: an extremely tiny wallet. It’s called the Cowboy Wallet. It’s made in Minnesota by Leather Works MN from domestically sourced cowhide. It comes in four colors. And damned if it isn’t just the handsomest little cash compactor I ever did see (its itty bitty price ain’t bad either). Read More »

NorthernGRADE: Leather Works Money Clip Wallet


If, like me, you prefer your wallet on the slimmer side, then I’d definitely check out the Money Clip Wallets from Minnesota’s Leather Works. Not only are they excellently made (handcrafted in St. Paul from the same leathers Red Wing uses to make its boots), they’re also super affordable (prices range from $19 – $29, depending on the leather), and, thanks to their two external card pockets and namesake money clip, they’ll keep you organized too. Read More »