“Organic rolled oats, Earth Balance soy and vegetable oils (100% expeller-pressed), organic brown rice syrup, organic Sucanat (cane juice).”

bobosoatbars.com
Boulder, Colorado.

These have been displayed at Full City Coffee for quite some time now. My New Years Resolution is to try and eat better, and drink less coffee. I’ve cut back on my Double Soy Lattes to about 1 or 2 times a week (from 5+). And, NO more Cheese Bagels with Cream Cheese. I’ve finally decided to take the plunge and purchase one of the Bobo’s Oat Bars that have been eyesing me. I got the Chocolate one [they also have Original, Apricot, Banana, Cinnamon-Raisin, Coconut, Cranberry, Peanut Butter, Strawberry].

Holy crap! I was definitely impressed. Oaty and soft with just a hint of sweetness. It doesn’t have any bizarre chemical or metallic taste. I still love my Fiber One Bars, but this is a really nice alternative. Plus it’s Wheat Free & Vegan. Remember – Vegan does NOT mean tasteless! I might have to buy a box of these for myself. You can purchase them on at Amazon.com.

Another installment of Stuff Mike Likes. Muji is a Japanese owned store. The only one in the US that I know about is at the MOMA in NYC. However you can order from them online at their UK store: http://www.mujionline.co.uk

That’s where I got this awesome pile of stuff. Aluminum Pill Case Small which I’m now using for spare bus tokens. I can fit about 5 in it. I could also hold quarters for the parking meters, though I’m using an old film container for that. Aluminum Portable Ashtray used for a Moo Card holder! I love this thing! Which reminds me I need to order more moo cards. (http://www.moo.com/) Which was the original reason I went looking on Muji. I wanted a nice clean case for my new moo cards.

I also got the Fliptop Cardcase. It is similar to the Jimi Wallet in idea, though it’s square, and there are no pockets or clips. It’s great for all my extra cards. Like my insurance cards and library card (and of course my business cards). I can just toss it in the bottom of my bag and forget about it, until I need it.

I’m a Part Time Pirate. The next installment of Stuff Mike Likes is featuring my brand new Coffee Cozy handmade by AlyTheRed. I purchased it from her etsy.com shop. She has a ton of designs to choose from.

It’s an amazing little thing. You always know which coffee cup is yours. PLUS it helps the environment. (And just plain looks cool).

I get coffee from Full City Coffee almost every day. Weekdays when I’m at my office I have a cup that I use, wash out, and reuse. However on the weekend when I’m a little bit more on-the-go, or working at my part-time job I don’t have my cup. I get a paper cup. Hey, at least it’s not styrofoam.

I’ve been using my new Coffee Cozy for a couple weekends now, and I’ve gotten so many great compliments. People love it. I encourage you to GET YOUR OWN. AlyTheRed rocks! Thank you again!! Click the images to check out the etsy pages. There are LOTS more too.

I’m a total consumer. I admit it. Attempting to update my blog more I’ve come up with an idea – Stuff Mike Likes. I love great finds, and my Jimi wallet is made of love.

You can find out all about them at http://thejimi.com

I have the Jimi Wallet in Safety Orange. I’ve had it for 6 months and love it.

I used to carry a ton of crap in my pockets, and I still kind of do; but the Jimi wallet helped me to force some unnecessary stuff into my bag or desk. It holds 5 cards and only a few bills. Minimal = Love. You can get them on Amazon.com for USD $14.50: Jimi Wallet