What will they recycle next? Well, the answer this time is fire hoses. Although these bags are made from fire hoses that sprung leaks and got worn through, they are heavy duty enough for your daily needs and then some.

$159 from Salvagist

Yeah, we all know the recession sucks. That doesn’t mean you can’t take a vacation this summer. Use these new day- and weekend-trip guides by Lonely Planet to find fun things to do in your own part of the US or use them to find unique things to do on a longer vacation.

$19.99 from Lonely Planet

Rejoice, my friends, because we can now get married in 4 US states. That’s right. Massachusettes, Connecticut, Iowa (at least until they go the way of Cali), and now Vermont! Show your enthusiasm and your thanks to Mark Larson, David Zuckerman, John Campbell, who introduced the bill, with this classy retro shirt. And to celebrate, write the senators and reps in the other 44 states.

$25 from NewDuds’s etsy shop

Every winter I tell myself I’m gonna get in shape for the summer so I can strut around in my boardshorts and tank top and get an awesome tan. And every winter it just seems like way too much effort. Well, these cards almost have me convinced to get off my ass and exercise. And that’s saying something. Basically, there are a bunch of different decks (bodyweight, yoga, junior, etc) that show you various isometric stretches and exercises that you can vary your workout with. The only thing I would not recommend trying is playing drinking games with these.

$14.95 per deck from FitDeck

You know that Budweiser hoodie or that Jack Daniels tanktop that made you feel so badass when you were too young to legally consume alcohol? Well, this shirt is a step up from those, class-wise, but that iconic little bicycle lets everyone know that you like a cold one now and then.

$20 from New Belgium Brewing Company

What could be better than sitting out on your porch this spring and sipping on a nice cool drink with fossil bones in it? Well, ice-flavored dino bones. Be a paleontologist in your own freezer with these fossil ice trays.

$7.50 from Heliotrope

I’m no connesuir of hot sauce, but I like to keep a bottle around for food-related emergencies. Like when I’m eating pupusas or my guacomole needs a little kick. So when my last bottle was taken out by a horiffic refrigerator door incident, I mosied down the hot-sauce related aisle of my local grocery store. I stopped and pondered for a bit, and then I moved in on the old standard, Cholula. I don’t know if you’ve had it, but it’s pretty good – not too spicy, and flavorful. Well, much to my surprise, sitting right there next to my target was a bottle of Cholula “Chile Garlic” hot sauce. I, of course, immediately bought it. It is five times as delicious as you might think, and I’m now finding excuses to put it on pretty much everything I eat. It’s full of garlic with a little chile kick. But mostly garlic. Did I mention that I love garlic?

$3.95 from HotSauce.com or varying prices at your local supermarket

Pretend like you’re from Manchester (it’s a city in England) or even that you’re a fan of Manchester United (a soccer – or for the rest of the world football – team that is possibly the UK team most well known in the United States). What does the Esc stand for? Excellent Soccer Champions? Every Single Carrot? The world is your oyster …

$42.95 from Buckle

This patterened nylon belt is out of this world! Hah. Horrid puns aside, if you’re adverse to wearing bright colors in your shirts or pants, accesories are always a nice way to add some interest to your outfit.

$44.95 from Dogfunk

It may be a bit late in the snow season, but there’s still time to hit the slopes with these HEATED snowboard pants. That’s right, folks. Flip a switch on the rechargeable battery pack and your pants are warmed up. Supposedly they’re also well ventilated, but I know I get overheated as it is cruising (ass over heels) down the slopes. Not to say that I don’t totally want a pair.

$121.48 from Dogfunk