Dana Designs Backpack
It doesn’t surprise me that the pricey pack I bought for my yearlong solo adventure to Asia eight years ago came from a little company that was eventually acquired by Marmot. Marmot decided to keep my pack’s design, as well as absorb my pack’s frame technology, known as Arc Flex, which uses an aluminum rod shaped to your spine to customize the pack. Every time I put on my pack, whether it’s fifty pounds or eighty pounds, I know that my back will be fit to handle any load. I’ll have this bag for every adventure and load to come on my path.
Chaco Women’s Flip
When my Reef flip-flops had me twisting my ankles and falling to the side one too many times, I knew it was in my best health interest to purchase a pair that wouldn’t cause injury. I’ve always loved Chacos sandals because you can send in your used Chacos to be resoled at a fraction of the cost of a new pair. Their new women’s flip give me the arch support my back needs and hugs my foot accordingly. On a solo road trip back from Idaho this summer, I was happy I had dropped the fifty dollars on a pair. They wear so well that I’ll be slapping myself on the back for many summers to come.
Stainless Steel Compost Bin with Charcoal Filters and BioBags
I know it’s funny that I am considering a compost bin in my favorite purchases—but it is one of my all time favorite purchases. I used to think compost bins were only for hippies, until I became an urban hippy myself. I watched how as a vegetarian, the remnants from my chopping board were wasted down my garbage disposal, meanwhile my neighbors were composting in their garden. I picked up my compost bin to match the stainless steel in my apartment and find great pleasure in using the biodegradable bags, knowing that I’m doing my part.
Molly M. Designs Lasercut Earrings
My coworker introduced these earrings to me, and I have since introduced them to numerous other coworkers and friends. I giggle now every time I see another woman in my office or in my social circle with a pair of these beautiful lasercut earrings—happy we are all passing the good word along. Molly M. Designs takes the beauty of nature and rare materials and brings them together for earrings that always elicit a response. I love them so much I bought a handful for the women in my family for Christmas.
