BY LINDSEY ANDERSON AND ANN CHRISTENSON
1. Milwaukee Home Koss Bluetooth Speaker
$60| KOSS
Wisconsin’s own Koss has teamed up with Milwaukee Home to create a portable speaker whose city pride goes all the way up to 11.
2. Milwaukee Neighborhoods Tote
$7 | BREW CITY BRAND
These roomy canvas totes – available in three colors – feature a screen-printed outline of the city and its many neighborhoods.
3. Bug Spray
$13 | NOURISH
This environmentally friendly bug spray chases away mosquitoes with
a blend of strongly scented botanicals like citronella, lemongrass and rosemary. Available at The Waxwing, LOCALMke, Center Street Wellness and more area shops.
4. Summer Bouquet
$35-115 | FLOWERS FOR DREAMS
Bring the outdoors in! This striking bouquet – in shades of red, purple
and yellow – features Midwest-grown zinnias or dahlias, along with solidago, snapdragons and sprigs of greenery.
5. Calypso Lemonade
$1.70 (BOTTLE) | KING JUICE CO.
This 20-year-old Milwaukee company produces its citrus beverages in a variety of flavors. The classic sweet-tart lemonade is a tasty way to stay hydrated. Sold at area Metro Markets, Pick N Saves and Outpost Natural Foods.
6. Avocado Pop
$3 | PETE’S POPS
This creamy, refreshing and not-too-sweet flavor is one of pop-maker Pete Cooney’s original flavors. Now he offers dozens, all made at his brick-and mortar location at 3809 W. Vliet St. There’s also a new location with a walk-up window: 916 E. Russell Ave. in Bay View. Grab a cooler and load up!
