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December 12, 2009 · 2 Comments

My latest finds…:-)

Ramblers Way, Kennebunk, ME
From the Founders of Tom’s of Maine and Winners of Entrepreneur of the Year Award from CNBC, Ramblers Way Farm is a family business creating soft, comfortable next-to-skin worsted wool apparel entirely on American soil.

Footwear by Footskins, Spring Grove, MN
I bought a pair of their deerskin slippers for my boyfriend so I can attest first hand to the care and craftsmanship that goes into their work.  The slippers are “like butta,” and the workmanship is superb.  The quality you use to get from American companies that have since shipped their manufacturing offshore, you can still get right here from Footwear by Footskins.  Their line of products includes, moccasins, boots, shoes, slippers, and handbags.

Puppy Paws Paw Shaped Jewelry, Pittsburgh, PA
Paw-shaped jewelry, including pendants, charms, bracelets, earrings and much more…Owner states all products are made in the US, silver made in Oregon and Gold made in New York City.

Not Your Daughter’s Jeans, Vernon, CA
Jeans made in the USA for women with curves.  They offer a special “crisscross” panel for tummy control and “butterwash” process that makes them super soft!

OKA b. Shoes That Love You, Buford, GA
Sister site to Okabashi, very affordable, fashion forward slides, flats and heels made out of their proprietary Microplast® process.  The Microsplast process creates a material that cushions feet while remaining antimicrobial, waterproof and washable.  They claim you can even throw their shoes in the dishwasher!

Luxe & Liberty, Winter Park, FL
Luxury American Made Decor & Gifts, including Dining, Kitchen, Bed, Bath & more…

BHD Enterprise, Dousman, WI
Supplier of quality American made pet products all of which are handmade entirely in the USA. Their pet products can be purchased in quantity directly through them, or individually through their partners.   Thanks BHD for keeping it in the USA!

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Holiday Decorations

December 5, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Vallencourt Folk Art, Sutton, MA
Holiday ornaments and figurines made in the USA since 1984

US Christmas Tree, Mount Arlington, NJ
Makers of 100% US made artificial Christmas trees

The Chat Shoppe, Berwick, PA
Christmas decorations, pottery, signs, and much more…online since 1997

Hampshire Pewter, Wolfeboro, NH
Christmas ornaments & bells handcrafted in New Hampshire

Nutcracker Gifts, Raleigh, NC
Ornaments, note cards, buttons, tags all related to the Nutcracker Ballet

Stitch Thru Time, Glendale, UT
Absolutely adorable Christmas aprons, stockings and much more, all manufactured in Utah

Universol Aromas Soy Candle Company, Lynwood, WA
Beautiful collection of Holiday soy candles and accessories all manufactured in the state of Washington

Mary Sue Heirlooms
Handmade Christmas stockings

Peterboro Basket Company, Peterborough, NH
Halloween, Thanksgiving & Christmas Baskets and much, much more… Manufacturing baskets in the USA for over 150 years!

Annin & Company, Roseland, NJ
4th of July & patriotic decorations


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Shoes & Boots

December 13, 2009 · 3 Comments

Paul Bond Boots, Nogales, AZ
Legendary maker of cowboy boots for 60+ years!  Large celebrity clientèle.

American Made Work Boots, St. Louis, MO
Retailer of American made work boots and shoes, large selection

CAPPS Shoe Company, Lynchburg, VA
This company is an official manufacturer for the US Military.  They offer uniform shoes and boots.  Some of the men’s boots could probably be worn for dress.

New Balance, Boston, MA
Not all of New Balance’s athletic shoes are made in the USA, but they do offer quite a few which is fantastic!

Munro Shoes, Hot Springs, AR
Beautiful women’s shoes crafted in the USA

Alden of New England, Middleborough, MA
Men’s shoes and boots crafted in New England

Magdesian Brothers, Industry, CA
Their website is not that great, but you can find their shoes on numerous websites and in stores.
Shop Magdesians online

North Star Trading Company, Whidbey Island, WA
Makers of beautiful sheepskin slippers

Key West Sandal Factory, Key West, FL
When I lived in Florida in the early 90’s I bought a pair of sandals from the Key West Sandal Factory.  They make them right there.  As I recall, they made them, we bought them, we put them on, we walked out.  I think it is time I ordered another pair. ;-)

Okabashi, Buford, GA
Shoes made out of unique Microplast material.  They say on their website that you can throw their shoes in the dishwasher.  How can anything you can throw in the dishwasher be bad?

Friedson Bros Fine Boots, Westport, CT
Handmade in USA, high quality boots.  Very large selection of casual, western, hiking, polo, riding, military, uniform and much more…

Union Boot Pro, Wausau, WI
Don’t go telling me you can’t find boots made in the USA.  This place has a gigantic selection of work boots.  Union members can receive a discount.

Wilson Boots, Livingston, MT
Handmade cowboy boots and hats, proudly made in the USA!

Soft Star Shoes, Corvallis, OR
Soft Soled Moccasins, Leather Shoes, Slippers & Boots for children and adults, handmade in the USA!

CYDWOQ, Burbank, CA
Pronounced “sidewalk” unique hand-crafted leather shoes, manufactured in Burbank, CA

Onesole, West Palm Beach, FL
Original, interchangeable shoes.  Very interesting concept here…purchase the sole and choose from hundreds of interchangeable tops, I might have to try these myself. :-)

OKA b. Shoes That Love You, Buford, GA
Sister site to Okabashi, very affordable, fashion forward slides, flats and heels made out of their proprietary Microplast® process.  The Microsplast process creates a material that cushions feet while remaining antimicrobial, waterproof and washable.  They claim you can even throw their shoes in the dishwasher!

Footwear by Footskins, Spring Grove, MN
I bought a pair of their deerskin slippers for my boyfriend so I can attest first hand to the care and craftsmanship of their work.  The slippers are “like butta,” and the workmanship is superb.  The quality you use to get from American companies that have since shipped their manufacturing offshore, you can still get right here from Footwear by Footskins.  Their line of products includes, moccasins, boots, shoes, slippers, and handbags.

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Apparel, Undergarments, Lingerie, Swimwear

December 12, 2009 · 1 Comment

Ramblers Way, Kennebunk, ME
From the Founders of Tom’s of Maine and Winners of Entrepreneur of the Year Award from CNBC, Ramblers Way Farm is a family business creating soft, comfortable next-to-skin worsted wool apparel entirely on American soil.

All American Clothing Co., Arcanum, OH
Jeans, casual clothing for men and women

Texas Jeans USA, Asheboro, NC
Jeans and military style clothing. I have a pair of these jeans, I love them.  The fit is truly terrific!  No big waist band gap like I have experienced with other jeans.  They do seem to run a size small, at least they did on me.  I had to return the first pair and order a size up, but I am happy I did.  They also come in different lengths which I love, because I am petite.  Let’s support this company, these jeans are VERY well made. Below is a pic I was inspired to take of my new jeans…

Diamond Gusset Jeans, Bon Aqua, TN
Men’s and Women’s jeans

Diamond Apparel Golf Shirts, Advance, NC
They only use American Grown 100% Supima cotton, nice!

Rawganique, Denman Island, BC
Hemp clothing and organic cotton linens, made in the USA, Canada & Europe.  They have distribution warehouses and employ American workers in Santa Cruz, CA & Portland, OR, which is where they ship their US orders from.  I know this company is not US based but I like what they stand for so decided to add them to the blog.

The Union Shop, West Chicago, IL
Huge selection.  Specialize in Made In USA and Union Made clothing

Made in USA Forever, San Clemente, CA
Huge selection of apparel for men, women and children, products all Made In the USA.

Swami Sportswear, Temecula, CA

Fox Creek Leather, Independance, VA
American made high quality motorcycle leathers.  To my dear motorcycle ridin’ friends Laura and Craig, this link is for you!

Pit Bull Clothing, Baldwin Park, CA
Fitness and body building apparel.  They manufacture all of their clothing in their own state of the art facility in the USA.

Round House, Shawnee, OK
They are famous for their rugged work overalls, carry a large selection of work denim and jeans.  They have the cutest overalls for kids!  All USA made.

Pointer Brand Overalls & Jeans, Bristol, TN
USA made overalls, jeans, jackets, shorts and hunting apparel, since 1913.

Can You Dig It?, Ojai, CA
Organic fashions for baby, kids, men and women.  Sweat shop free and made in the USA.

Hardwick Clothes, Cleveland, TN
Oldest, privately-held apparel manufacturer in the US, clothes can be purchased online through this website and retail stores across the country.

Andrea Raymond, Newburyport, MA
Women’s lingerie, bras, panties, pajamas, will custom design

Dare Me Bikini, Huntington Beach, CA
The most adorable bikinis made in Southern California

Wickers, NY, NY
Moisture wicking all weather undergarments

A.S. Tees, Columbia, SC
T-shirts for the whole family, made in South Carolina

SOS From Texas, Samnorwood, TX
Organic cotton t-shirts, babies items and accessories, made in the USA

Thorlo Socks, Statesville, NC
Socks for everyday, walking, running, tennis, hiking, basketball and much more… I bought my boyfriend several pairs of these socks and it changed his mind about socks.  They make a big difference in his foot comfort, especially on days when he is on his feet for long hours

Wrath Arcane, Cleveland, OH
Don’t be afraid of the masked man on the homepage.  These guys are designing very hip clothes for young studs, and committed to manufacturing their clothes in the US.  Check ‘em out.

Anderson-Little, Tamarac, FL
Men’s classic year-around wool blend blue blazer, manufactured in the USA. Anderson-Little has a very interesting history, read about it here.

Hold up Suspender Co., Southfield, MI
Manufacturer of pants suspenders including their American Flag suspender

Rockmount Ranch Wear, Denver, CO
Creating beautiful Western style shirts for men, women and children since 1946 in Denver, CO.  Many of their shirts have been worn by celebrities such as Elvis Presley, Robert Redford, Meg Ryan and Nicholas Cage to name a few.  They also manufacture ties, hats, scarves and belts.

Blue Canoe Organic Clothing, Garberville, CA
Lingerie, tops, bottoms and yoga clothing all Made In USA

dohm Headwear, Boulder, CO
I found the cutest knit hats for the entire family, made in Longmont, Colorado, check them out!

High Seas Trading Co., Laguna Hills, CA
I found this company at the 2009 Los Angeles Boat Show where they were displaying and selling their beautiful Hawaiian Shirts, and other Hawaiian inspired apparel.  My mother and myself stopped to take a look at their gorgeous, colorful shirts and I was so pleased to find out that they are all manufactured in Fountain Valley, CA.   I was inspired to purchase the cutest little Hawaiian print dress for a friend that recently had a baby girl.  I was told that their caps and t-shirts are manufactured offshore, so please check with them first on those items.

Campbellsville Apparel Company, Campbellsville, KY
Since 2002, Campbellsville Apparel Company has been the largest supplier of undershirts and underwear briefs to the United States military services. Now the same battle tested items can be purchased direct from Campbellsville Apparel. 100% American made from 100% American components. Complies with all U.S. military quality requirements.

Schaefer Ranchwear, Mesilla Park, NM
Beautiful Ranchwear, proudly made in their own factory in New Mexico.  They also use American Made raw materials right down to thread, snaps and labels.

Not Your Daughter’s Jeans, Vernon, CA
Jeans made in the USA for women with curves.  They offer a special “crisscross” panel for tummy control and “butterwash” process that makes them super soft!

TallGeneZ, El Paso, TX
Jeans for tall women, made in El Paso, TX.  Jeans start at a  36″ inseam and go up to a 46″ inseam.

Hillside USA, Brooklyn, NY
Hand-sewn leather biker jackets and apparel.  I’m not a biker, but I’d consider buying one of these beauties!

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Peterboro, NH where baskets are made…

December 6, 2009 · 1 Comment

Nice video of the small town of Peterboro, NH and the Peterboro Basket Company….

http://www.peterborobasket.com/default.aspx

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Hair Accessories

September 27, 2009 · Leave a Comment

I found a brand in Ulta today called Bellissima.  Ulta has a very wide selection of their  barrettes, clips, decorative bobby pins, etc.  All of Bellissima’s items are clearly marked on the front and back of the packaging “Handmade in the USA.” Here is a link to the brand on Ulta’s website, although the website offers very little in way of selection and the packaging is also not marked on the front like it is in the store.  I bought a very cute barrette.

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Leather Goods…Belts, Bags, Wallets, Jackets and more…

December 19, 2008 · 3 Comments

I am coming across quite a few leather goods that are being made in the US, so I thought I’d create a new section just for them.  I love leather products, they are sturdy, beautiful and last forever.  Check back soon for a more complete list.  Some of the companies I will list are already listed in other sections as well.

Sole Survivor, Belleville, IL
Manufacturer and retailer of leather belts, sandals, wallets, guitar straps and much more…

Natural Reflections, Naples, NY
Belts, handbags, wallets, fanny packs and various other accessories

Leather Artisan, Childwold, NY
Handbags, wallets, belts and more.  Located in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains.  They have a few items not Made in the USA, so make sure the item says Made in the USA on the product page.

Custom Hide, Mesa AZ
Leather briefcases, laptop bags, backpacks, convertibles and duffles

Jack Georges, Passaic, NJ
Handcrafted, high-end leather business cases for professionals.  Jack Georges is working very hard at keeping manufacturing at their facility in Northern New Jersey.  They are able to offer their University, Platinum, Sienna Woven and Belting collections all Made in the USA.  This information was verified by me via email with their company directly.  If you have any questions regarding where any of their products are manufactured, please contact them directly before placing an order.

Fox Creek Leather, Independance, VA
American made high quality motorcycle leathers.  To my dear motorcycle ridin’ friends Laura and Craig, this link is for you!

Wilson Boots, Livingston, MT
Handmade cowboy boots and hats, proudly made in the USA!

Soft Star Shoes, Corvallis, OR
Soft Soled Moccasins, Leather Shoes, Slippers & Boots for children and adults, handmade in the USA!

CYDWOQ, Burbank, CA
Pronounced “sidewalk” unique hand-crafted leather shoes, manufactured in Burbank, CA

J.W. Hulme Co., St. Paul, MN
JW Hulme Co. was established in 1905 and still crafts its leather/canvas bags and accessories in St Paul, Minnesota, USA

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dohm Headwear

December 8, 2008 · Leave a Comment

I found the cutest knit hats, made in Longmont, Colorado!  These hats would make a great Christmas gift and they have them for the entire family, check them out!

dohm Headwear/Icebox Knitting, USA

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The Story of Stuff

December 4, 2008 · Leave a Comment

I came across this website on an amazon.com thread regarding purchasing USA made goods. Very interesting and captivating video by Annie Leonard on where all of our “stuff” or “crap,” as I like to call it, comes from. This is a great time of year to step back and take a look at all the crap you and your family already have and ask yourself, “do we really need anymore crap,” my guess would be, probably not. ;-)   I do understand that part of the fun of Christmas and Hanukkah is gift giving, so if you must purchase this holiday season, please take a look around my blog and purchase from any of the fine companies I have listed that still manufacture and help keep jobs in the USA.

To my end, Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you…

The Story of Stuff

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Where does our food come from?

November 10, 2008 · Leave a Comment

If you are concerned about what country your food comes from the FDA is making it a little easier for us to find out.  As of September 30, 2008 companies have been required to provide Country of Origin or COOL labels on raw beef, veal, lamb, pork, chicken, goat, as well as fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, some nuts, fish and seafood products. Read about it here.

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