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My latest finds…:-)

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!

dohm Headwear

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

The Story of Stuff

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

Where does our food come from?

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.

Channel Craft Authentic American Toys, Games & Puzzles

With the Holidays around the corner, there really is NO reason not to buy American made toys and other gifts for that matter.  Channel Craft is a company in Charleroi, PA that makes all kinds of toys, many that you may remember from years gone by.  I list plenty of other toy companies and gift companies that manufacture right here in the good ‘ol USA!  Take a look at my Babies, Children & Toys section and my Gifts, Jewelry & Collectibles section, and help a US small business this year.

High Point Market Fall 2008: ‘Made in USA’ selling well

It seems Made in the USA is catching on according to this article from the trade publication Furniture Today.

“Retailers tell us that a growing number of consumers are coming into their stores and asking for furniture that is made in the USA,” said  Becki Gould, director of marketing for Saloom.

I keep hearing…

…nothing is made in the US anymore.  I decided to start searching the web for companies that still manufacture and or sell products still made in the United States.  I was pleasantly surprised to find numerous companies that still manufacture goods in the US.  I am going to list them here, and will list more as I continue to stumble upon them.  Feel free to let me know of a company that you are familiar with that still manufacturers all of their products in the USA, thanks!