Articles – Well Spent

Instead of Rent: April, 2012

April 4, 2012

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

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 »

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Good Giving: 40 Under $40, pt. 2

November 28, 2011

Part 2 of the 2011 Well Spent Holiday Gift Guide. 40 items, all socially-responsible, and all under $40. Read More »

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O’Connells Lambswool Scarves

October 4, 2011

I can’t decide what I like most about the Lambswool Scarves from O’Connells. Is it that they’re made in England from 100% pure new wool? Is it that they come in wide array of beautiful tartans, all of which have been authenticated by the Scottish Tartans Society (’cause that’s totally a real thing, apparently)? Or, is it they cost an insanely reasonable $35 per. You know what? It’s probably that last one. But the other two are pretty great as well. Read More »

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O’Connell’s Ribbon Belts

July 7, 2011

I think we can all agree these are pretty self-explanatory, so I’ll keep it quick. Ribbon Belts from Buffalo NY’s O’Connell’s. Durable nylon grosgrain band. Nickel-coated metal D-Ring closure. Made in the USA. Well under $50 per. And a smart addition to any summer wardrobe. Twenty-four colorways are available, and every one of them is a winner. Read More »

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The Hunt: Swimwear

March 16, 2011

Getting a jump-start on summer with a round-up of the best American-made swimwear.

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Good Giving: 25 Under $25

November 28, 2010

Welcome to the 2010 Well Spent holiday gift guide. I’m trying something a little different this year: 25 gifts, all socially responsible, and all under $25. Small things, but (hopefully) a bit more substantive and enduring than your typical stocking stuffers. Here’s to a healthy and sane holiday season.

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Instead of Rent: (4th of) July Jollies

June 30, 2010

The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month. Special 4th of July edition!

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