Fun fact about me: despite my Midwestern niceness and residence, I was actually born and raised in New York City. Cue the realization that my loud voice and brash opinions had to come from somewhere. While I love calling Milwaukee home these days, I can’t help but be nostalgic about all the little

I hate overthinking gifts during the holidays. That’s why I always try to keep it low-key with gifts that are easy and you use everyday, like a special pocket knife, backpack, or a wallet. You can never have too many of those Of course, it’s fun to dream big. Who doesn’t aspire for a handsome new

“Hey, can you find me something sharp to cut this?” A common question that not only arises in our everyday lives but also doesn’t always have the answer that you’re hoping for. You settle for a dull knife or a dingy pair of scissors, but it never truly gets the job done. With Vero Engineering’s

If you’re like me, you have a hard time upgrading your everyday carry essentials if you’ve been using something for years. I love my current backpack, but it’s getting worn out and full of holes. I need my next one to be tougher and longer-lasting. Enter Patagonia’s Refugio Everyday Carry Backpack.

This fall, my wife and I decided to venture outside of our beloved Milwaukee and try living in different parts of the country. So far, we’ve been up to Boston and Maine and now find ourselves back in my hometown of New York City. With all that travel and driving, it’s important that we’re always