I’ve heard from the makers of this adorable little product, Your Tooth Fairy Pillow. Sadly, those days are over for us, but the rest of you can enjoy this little cutie! It’s bound to become a cherished keepsake. Made in America, of course!
On the other hand you might want to check the label on any [...]
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Cute Things and Not So Cute Things
Posted in US Trade Politics on September 29, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The Made in America Roundup
Posted in US Trade Politics, tagged american made, bills khakis, bitter bait and tackel, bridge city tools, buffalo billfold, color me company, made in America, okabashi, replogle globes, rjc hawaii, ski hats, trager usa, usa made, van ness plastics, vermont originals on January 17, 2008 | 5 Comments »
There is no theme to this list. These are just places I’ve discovered.
Color Me Company makes cotton pillowcases, t-shirts, etc. that kids can color. Great for party favors/activities!
Replogle Globes for educational and decorative globes. All types, all price ranges. Made in Chicago.
Kimmel Gnomes adorable clay garden gnomes and mushrooms. Lots more character than your average gnome!
Bridge [...]
Sporty Kids
Posted in US Trade Politics, tagged made in USA, us made, usa gymnastics, usa skateboards, usa skates, usa snowboards on January 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Raising athletic children can be a shopping challenge. I have a gymnast and a short-track speed skater and both of them snowboard and skateboard as well. Those purchases really add up! Here are some US sources of equipment.
Skating
Baby Skates teach those little ones!
Reidell Skates for bigger skaters.
Gymnastics
Gym Digs US Made gymnastics leotards
Mats, Mats, Mats offers a variety of US [...]
Holiday Finds
Posted in US Trade Politics, tagged black diamond, kmart, Made in the US, us made, us made fleece, us made rugs on December 30, 2007 | 1 Comment »
This week I discovered Black Diamond sportswear. I was skiing and needed a fleece headband. I did’t have much hope for finding a US made one at the lodge’s ski shop but there it was! I love it! My ears are nice and warm. Available in many colors and an affordable $8.50.
At Kmart I discovered [...]
The Latest American Goods
Posted in US Trade Politics, tagged made in USA, oreck, sterlingware, pea coat, made in America, sweatshops, wickers, athletic appeal, american manufacturing, US trade on December 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
The holiday influx of people, pets, and goods around my household has made a need very apparent. I need a new vacuum cleaner. Badly. I’m shopping at Oreck, an American manufacturer with a plant in the U.S.
A friend of mine just got a gorgeous, authentic pea coat made by Sterlingware. It’s heavy and stylish and is made in the U.S. [...]
The Challenge of Mall Shopping
Posted in US Trade Politics on December 10, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Today my daughter and I took our JC Penney coupons and hit the mall. Every single item we liked or needed in JC Penney was made in China. I’ve recently made my daughter throw away some inexpensive earrings because I didn’t trust them to be lead-free. I told her we had to buy sterling silver. [...]
35% of Toys Contain Lead – Still on Shelves
Posted in US Trade Politics, tagged lead, lead in toys, lead testing, lead-free, msnbc, news, politics, toys on December 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
This article from MSNBC is frightening. What are the cumulative effects of all this lead exposure? Nobody knows. Everyone please have your children tested for lead levels! Knowledge is power.
Made in New England
Posted in US Trade Politics, tagged , made in CT, made in maine, made in mass, made in new england, made in NH, made in RI, malden mills, polartec on December 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Last weekend I attended a fantastic craft show and purchased some great things. But not everyone can get to, or walk through, a large, high quality craft show. A Google search will yield all sorts of great results for regional goods, many of which are hand crafted. Here are a few from New England to get [...]
The Latest Good Stuff Made in the U.S.A.
Posted in US Trade Politics, tagged american made, american manufacturers, american products, gifts, Made in the USA, news, politics, us made on November 29, 2007 | 5 Comments »
Here is something I’ve been looking for! From Good Life Gifts – a holiday gift basket of goods Made in America.
Just for fun – Utilikilts, made in America and just hilarious. The FAQ is a must-read.
It’s that time of year when floor mats take on a special importance! Here are some that are USA made [...]
Lead in Children’s Jewelry
Posted in US Trade Politics, tagged big lots, children's lead jewelry, lead-free, lead-laden jewelry, michaels crafts on November 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
According to this story, Michaels Crafts and Big Lots have agreed to stop selling children’s jewelry which contains lead. Have agreed is the wording that got my attention. It apparently took the threat of legal action to get them to act. Doesn’t anyone in these businesses have a conscience? We abhorr child labor in other [...]
