Sunday, March 24, 2013

Frozen Shrimp Caught in the USA

Unsure if this is just a problem I alone have at the grocery I will share that I have finally found a frozen shrimp that is a product of the USA.

First let me say I am aware that fresh Gulf caught shrimp is the BEST and on occasion my local grocery store has it and I snatch it up.  But frozen shrimp is so easy and makes an quick meal.  But I have found that most of the frozen shrimp or the shrimp in the shrimp rings is from Taiwan.  I am not so hard core that I haven't purchased it.  My thought on the subject is if you go somewhere and they warn you not to drink the water I get an eerie feeling in the pit of my stomach when I eat seafood that by nature of the name come from that very water.

In recent months I have found Cox's Seafood Shrimp in the freezer near the fresh seafood counter.

 
 
 
As my fellow shoppers that day looked at me quizically as I said quote "YES, a product of the USA".
 
 
 
 
Plus on top of it all it was on sale for $4.99 I only wish I had purchased several bags.  I want to make sure my local store continues to stock it so I plan on adding a bag to my weekly grocery list.
 
Call me idealist but I think this is a way to make my dollars speak.  


Friday, January 25, 2013

Edenpure The BEST Christmas Gift of All

My folks have owned an Edenpure Heater for years.  Much to my surprise I found that they had delivered one to my husband and myself.  After a move to Michigan they knew I was always cold and thought it would be a tried and true way to keep me warm this winter.

We love it and what makes it even more lovable is that it is MADE IN THE USA!!

Look around the website they also make air purifiers and fans. I am very interested in the fan our upstairs is so very HOT in the summer.

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Locally Made Scarf by Sharon's Sassy Accessories

Recently I visited a local art and craft fair in search of locally made gifts for Christmas. 

On my first go around I spotted this scarf made with ribbon,yarn, beads and talked myself into buying it for my niece. I liked the scarf and jumped at the idea. It was created by Sharon's Sassy Accessories Unique Scarves & Jewelry Custom Made.  I believe she said she had a shop on Etsy.

When it came time to pack this gift for my 15 year old niece I got concerned that it might be a bit mature for her taste.  I immediately texted my 19 year old niece and asked her opinion. She agreed.

So it was my lucky day I got to keep this Christmas present for myself. Guess deep down when I bought it I was thinking of myself.

Monday, November 5, 2012

Stocking Stuffer Idea from Missouri/Kansas

My husband and I were shopping a local gift shop in town and a display caught my eye.  It basically said microwavable popcorn pops off the cob.  I was intrigued here is a picture.





I couldn't put it down. I spoke to the owner and asked how much popcorn did that one ear pop? She assures me that it is enough for two and that it is good.  Well I added it to my purchases and plan to pop it soon. I think it will be a great topic of conversation so it will make a great stocking stuffer.

Best of all it is Kansas Grown and comes from the Sunflower Food Company from Riverside, MO.

I'll give the review of the corn once I have a movie night!!

Sunday, November 4, 2012

All USA Clothing A Michigan Based Company

Today in the Detroit Free Press I stumbled across a company All USA Clothing based here in Michigan that is truly combining the entruepreuneuial spirit with the desire to purchase more products Made in the USA.  They started out in their home as a part time business and now they have 6 employees and an office.

They work with 38 factories including Carhartt and Union and I believe it said they had 800 items available. 

I immediately went in search of my American Made Winter Coat that I have officially been looking for now for over a year.  My heart quickened with excitemen of finally reaching my goal.  They did have a coat but it was not as heavy as I am looking for at the present. I'll be checking back on a regular basis to see if anything is added to inventory.

Way to go!!


Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Walmart Cutting Board Made in the USA!!





Made a trip to Walmart this weekend in search of a new NSF certified cutting board. Finding something MADE IN THE USA in Walmart is harder and harder to find so I did  not expect to locate a cutting board.  The first NSF cutting board was a pack of 3 or 4 different sizes a quick flip showed Made in China. I looked at my husband and shrugged my shoulders.  Well he didn't want the variety pack so he reached down to the shelf with the large boards and low and behold when we flipped that Mainstay Cutting Board it had those 9 letters we try to look for MADE IN THE USA.

A WalMart success story!!











Friday, September 7, 2012

Pendleton Woolen Mills

Just got the new Lands' End Catalog and began my usual search for something Made in the USA.  Today it wasn't clothes or accessories it was a warm wool blanket by Pendleton Woolen Mills.

These blankets are 100% virgin wool that according to the catalog and web is machine washable.

Rugby Striped Wool Blanket
 I have a brother in law that loves his Pendleton Shirts and swears by their quality. I can only assume that the same quality applies to these blankets.