Articles – Well Spent

Good Giving: 40 Under $40, pt. 4

November 30, 2011

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

Good Giving: 40 Under $40, pt. 3

November 30, 2011

Welcome to the 3rd installment of the 2011 Well Spent Holiday Gift Guide. More sub-$40 goodness below. Check back this afternoon for post number 4. Read More »

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Good Giving: 40 Under $40, pt. 1

November 28, 2011

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). Part 1 and 2 are up today, 3 and 4 are on Wednesday, and 5 and 6 will be up on Friday. Here’s to a healthy and sane holiday season. Read More »

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Portland General Store Hunting Camp Soap

September 1, 2011

It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Portland General Store. From the efficacy of their products, to the quality of their ingredients, to the handsomeness of their branding – there’s simply no other all-natural toiletry company operating on the same level. Their newly released Hunting Camp Soap is made from ground pumice, sandalwood powder, frankincense powder, spikenard powder, activated charcoal and various moisturizing natural oils. Read More »

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Post Riposte: Toiletries

August 10, 2011

Reader Benjamin recently wrote:

“I’ve been reading a lot lately about all the cancer causing ingredients in men’s toiletries and have decided to go all-natural. Any brands or products I should check out?”

Hey Benjamin, thanks for getting in touch. Between the petrochemicals, artificial colors / fragrances / preservatives and various other man-made nasties found in most commercial grooming products, all-natural is definitely a good way to go. Below are some of my personal favorites, all of which I use on a regular basis.

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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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Post Riposte: Natural Hair Care

May 27, 2010

Reader Kevin recently wrote:

“I’m looking for some good all-natural men’s hair products that actually work. Got any recommendations?”

Well Kevin, as a matter of fact, I do.

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