10 Things You Will Find in Every Connecticut Home

I like to believe my observational skills are exceptional. I'm not just a wanderer in this world; I actively absorb my surroundings. So, when I compile a list like this, get ready for a treat. I include some obvious selections, but you'll also discover something that might not have crossed your mind yet makes perfect sense.

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10 Things You Will Find in Every Connecticut Home

Connecticut is a diverse array of people and places; we're not the stereotypical individuals the rest of the country imagines us to be. With a myriad of cultures and distinctions, we also share many similarities. Here are 10 things you're bound to find in every Connecticut home.

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Honorable Mentions

Gloves/Hats - Look, it's cold outside for like 10 months out of the year. This would have been the #1 item in every cold weather state, but I did not feel the need to emphasize the obvious.

Sperry's - Excellent and regal wear for the boat, the beach, and beyond; the Sperry is so Connecticut.

Shovel - Again, with the cold.

Firewood - You want to get warm when it's cold.

Old Lake Compounce fliers - I swear I saw one of these fliers on my kitchen counter this morning.

Old Mystic Aquarium Tickets - Mystic as a town is a default addition to every lifestyle list that has anything to do with Connecticut, so I buried it at the bottom. What do you want from me? I'm either a huge jerk or a contrarian; you decide.

Target Bags - I think the Target bag has probably eclipsed the Stew's bag, but I feel that Target is more of a national brand and Stew's is more Tri-State local.

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