Bug Soother
We love spending as much time outside as possible. However, sometimes the bugs can be a little too much. Especially the mosquitos. Luckily, we’ve found Bug Soother an American Made company producing a natural insect repellent. In the past we have used the usual products everyone grabs when the bugs come out. We found ourselves still swatting mosquitos and dealing with bites later. Not to mention the greasy skin! Continue reading
North Star Leather
North Star Leather was founded in Boston in 1969 by Stephen M. Batson. They stand out from most leather good producers as they are 100% Made in America. North Star Leather also stands apart by offering an amazing warranty on their products: North Star Leather’s products are guaranteed for as long as you own them. Really an unbeatable warranty. Clearly they are confident in their products! Continue reading
Olive and Sinclair
Chocolate is good for you, right? We are going with ‘yes’ for that one. Olive and Sinclair has been making chocolate and confections in Nashville, Tennessee since 2007. Our combination of traditional methods, modern European technique and classic Southern flavors make Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Co. the NEW old-fashioned chocolate. We can attest to the quality of the chocolate. Having recently devoured some. They have several options of chocolate treats to pick from. We had the 67% Cacao Chocolate Bar and it was quite tasty. Continue reading
Wisconsin Candle Company
We’ve finally found the perfect candle! The Brandy Old Fashioned from Wisconsin Candle Company. Who doesn’t like an old fashioned? Wisconsin Candle Company hand pours each of their all natural artisan soy candles in Waunakee, Wisconsin. The wax is 100% soy wax with no additives. They use no dyes or uv additives in their process either. The fragrances are all from oils that use no parabens or phthalates. They are made from the natural aromatic components of the scent rather than synthetic chemicals. Continue reading
Metrovac
Metrovac manufactures American Made vacuums and blower products from their facility in New Jersey. The company was started in 1939 by Israel Stern thanks to a $50 gift from his father-in-law Hyman Gulker. Mr. Gulker had pawned his prized pocket watch to obtain the $50 for the gift. Thus began the American Dream of Mr. Stern and his wife Pearl. Continue reading
American Mallard
We love it when we stumble upon something we wished we knew existed before! This is the case with American Mallard for sure. The paint brushes produced by American Mallard are the result of a serious need: ​Riccardo, a professional painter, struggled for 30 years with strained hands and wrists from using traditional straight-handled brushes and rollers. He was determined to find an easier way to paint. Continue reading
Initial Ascent
Any true outdoors person will tell you: your pack is of utmost importance. It serves many masters: the fit must be perfect; it must hold everything you’ll need for however long you’ll be out; it must hold up to the serious demands of being away from civilization for long periods of time. We are always on the lookout for quality packs. Our latest find is Initial Ascent. Continue reading
Big Spoon Roasters
We can’t lie. We love peanut butter. We genearlly start the day with some full grain toast with bananas and peanut butter. It’s delicious! But…what peanut butter is best? For that we’d suggest you give Big Spoon Roasters a look. Big Spoon Roasters makes handcrafted nut butters and snack bars from scratch with world-class ingredients sourced directly from local and like-minded producers who share our dedication to authentic quality and sustainability. we believe that our food choices matter, and our mission is to build a healthier relationship with our planet through delicious, nutritious foods made without compromise. Continue reading