I was recently contacted by local Pennsylvanian jewelry artisan Gretchen Smith in regards to her challenge to source all her handcrafted jewelry from made in USA materials. Committed to reach this goal, Gretchen has created a Kickstarter campaign to raise the funding necessary to offer a line of jewelery that is 100% made in USA…Read More
The All American Baby Guide is full of made in USA options for your little one, and here is your first chance to try out some of the wonderful products featured! Bamboo Baby is a line for infants from one of my long-time favorite American made brands, Bamboosa. Maisey Mae is a new discovery I’ve…Read More
All American Baby Product Reviews I had the chance to try out several of the wonderful items featured on the All American Baby Guide myself. I can’t wait to use the newborn items on my baby girl we are expecting later this summer and my son is enjoying the toddler items. Check out each of…Read More
Just over a year after I spent two days in Philadelphia with Josh and his crew, the Made in the USA: The 30 Day Journey documentary has been released! The film chronicles Josh’s journey across the country exploring what “made in USA” means while living off only made in USA goods. This important movie is…Read More
My interest in becoming a more conscious consumer and buying American made originated when I became a new Mom. When I was analyzing baby products for my son I did all the research I could to find products that were safe, high quality and eco-friendly. With the massive recalls of toys made in China weighing…Read More
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by aftcra. Opinions expressed are my own. There is an American handmade revolution happening in our country, fueled by passionate leaders working to promote the thriving community of handmade goods. One organization behind the movement is aftcra, a community dedicated to bringing large-scale exposure to small, independent artists and crafters. Through…Read More
Bridgewater Candle Company is a South Carolina-based company offering a line of scented candles, sachets, air fresheners and reed diffusers, all made in USA. Their candles are made from soy for a long-lasting burn with a full scent. Their notable “Light A Candle – A Feed a Child” program helps fight child hunger with the…Read More
Three years ago, I had no idea where my quest to find and buy products made in USA would take me. What started as a personal experiment in being a more conscious consumer has evolved into a radical lifestyle change. The most fulfilling and exciting aspect of my challenge has been the ability to share…Read More
Handpicked gifts made in America show Mom how much you really care. This year Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12th. Make sure you are ready to show Mom your appreciation. If gift giving is part of your celebration, check out these gift ideas made in USA just for Mom! No matter what your Mom loves,…Read More
It makes sense that a brand that reflects an active, urban lifestyle would be influenced by the environment. Osmium is a unique line of American made menswear putting an unconventional twist on simple sophistication. Ideal for outdoor activities but featuring designer style details, Osmium’s clothing for men is made with sustainability in mind. This Earth…Read More
Being a conscious consumer means considering the economy, ethics, safety and the environment when making spending choices. Made in the USA Challenge features products that are safe, ethically made, and eco-friendly. The environment is a great motivator for adopting a buy local lifestyle. On one of the easiest ways consumers can go green is to…Read More
I love highlighting and supporting made in USA start-ups on Kickstarter. I was recently contacted by Jim Snediker, founder of Stock Manufacturing Company and was intrigued by their unqiue story. While most start-ups are raising funds to find American manufacturers for their products, Stock Manufacturing is an American manufacturer. They are utilizing crowd funding in…Read More
