Bag Review
The Booq Mamba Slim Courier Bag
The bag is thin, light, and isn't a chore to carry around. Made of quality materials, the Mamba can be tossed around without a worry. And most importantly, it’s just large enough to carry the items I need every day.
Mailbox for Mac
Our sister site, The Sweet Setup, recently picked Mailbox as their favorite third-party email app for the Mac. Jason Snell points out that Mac users have a love-hate relationship with Apple Mail. While it's built in to every Mac, it's gone through periods of major instability (particularly with Gmail IMAP). After reading the article, I downloaded it to give it a trial run. While it only works with iCloud and Gmail, it's a very powerful app.
Mystery Box Black Edition Playing Cards
Likely the coolest set of playing cards you'll ever own.
The Five Minute Journal
Ever wanted to start journaling but aren't sure where to start? The Five Minute Journal is for you.
We just updated our guide to going paperless
We just updated our guide to going paperless in your home or office. If you want to cut the clutter in your office this year, here's how.
‘Every Day is Play’ by Matthew Kenyon
A beautiful book that celebrates the art, culture, and history of video games.
Misfit Flash
Most people either know they want to track their activity or know that they don't--few people fall in the middle, left unsure. But for those whose interest has been raised at some point, the Misfit Flash is a perfect entry tracker. The Flash has an MSRP of $50 directly from Misfit, but has gone on sale in the past from other stores like Amazon or Best Buy for $25.
Matador Blanket
A blanket so portable it fits in a pocket is an incredibly useful proposition. Whether you're heading out for a picnic, photo shoot, trip to the beach, or a million other outdoor activities, the amount of stuff that can be carried is usually extremely limited. Matador makes two pocketable blankets that fill this need and will keep you covered with very minimal space sacrificed in the process.
Going Paperless
Setting Up and Maintaining a Paperless Home and Office
The advice and gear you need to leave paper behind for good.
Quality Linkage
Stunning Bioscapes, Abundance Without Attachment, and the Origins of the Universe
Our weekly roundup of links to articles, videos, and/or photographs that have a focus on art, life, hard work, simplicity, and mindful living.
AmazonBasics 4 Port USB 3.0 Hub
Laptops are great because they are portable and light weight. Their one downside is they only have 2 USB ports. Whenever I see the back of an iMac, I'm extremely jealous of the 4 ports. Thankfully, Amazon sells powered USB 3.0 hub for $18.99. This will allow you to hook up USB ethernet, a time machine drive, a printer, and your iPhone while still leaving 1 port free.
‘What If?’ by Randall Munroe
From the creator of the wildly popular webcomic xkcd, hilarious and informative answers to important questions you probably never thought to ask.
Heirloom Coffee Vietnamese Coffee Kit
Everything you need to brew traditional Vietnamese coffee, hot or iced.
Photive 50 Watt 6 Port USB Desktop Rapid Charger
Lets face it, we've all got a lot of devices that charge with USB. The Photive 50 Watt 6 Port USB Desktop Rapid Charger is aiming to simplify that setup. The USB ports will recognize what is plugged up and provide the fastest possible charging speed. This is really handy when you need a quick charge to your iPad.
Curbi (Sponsor)
curbi gives parents peace of mind; providing the best solution so the entire family can enjoy the online world as much as the real world.
Leatherman Style CS and PS Clip-On Multi-Tools
Leatherman's subtly-different Style CS and PS multitools are great in a pinch.
Hubsan X4 Quadcopter
An inexpensive yet super-fun drone for indoors and outdoors.
Architect’s Wallet
Handsome and minimal wallet for those who sometimes need to jot down ideas, wherever and whenever they strike.
AmazonBasics Adjustable Tablet Stand
A great and affordable way to prop up an iPad or Kindle.