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.

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.

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!!

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!!

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!!

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.

Belts MADE IN USA - Duluth Trading Co.

This has gotten to be a habit with me, I get a new catalog and I search for MADE IN THE USA items.  Yesterday the catalog of choice was Duluth Trading Co.  Now I don't claim that the items I write about are all the Made in the USA items in the catalog.  They meet two criteria 1. The are made in the USA 2. I like it.  Just because I write about them doesn't mean I have bought them. Unfortunately I only work part time so budget does not allow purchase of everything I like.

Leather Belts are my item of choice today.

American Made Area Rug

I received my LL Bean Home Catalog this week. Thumbing through the pages I stumbled across a braided rug that really caught my eye. Why? Well from the day I moved into our home I had told my husband I wanted a braided rug for my kitchen and this one is made in the USA.

The Bean's Chenille Braided Rug (rectangular) is exactly what I had in mind.  It is a bit pricey for my budget but I have not found one like this anywhere else that is MADE IN THE USA!!  So I am starting to put a bit away each paycheck.

Unfortunately I am not a tech savvy blogger and can't seem to get an image to show you.

Silver Forest Jewelry Handcrafted in the USA

The picture does not do these earrings justice.  How lucky I was to find earrings I love that they were handcrafted in the USA!!  As they say it isn't just jewelry it is ART!!

According to Silver Forest's website they have been in business for 30 years and started selling at craft shows. For those who set up those weekend booths across American showcasing their ideas and designs this is a story for you.

My only question is there a retailer in Michigan that sales Silver Forest? I bought these in Florida.

ORVIS Dress Made in the USA

Yesterday my boss asked me to have her removed from the ORVIS catalog list.  ORVIS don't be mad it you just aren't her style.  Like any good  employee I decided to take the catalog home and take a look at it because it is more my style!!

I have made it a habit to look at descriptions to see if it says imported or USA.  When I saw this Three Quarter-sleeved crossover dress I fell in love. What made it even better it was a made in the USA item according to the ORVIS description.  Unfortunately it isn't in the budget for purchase today, but I thought I could share.



Who knows my hubby might be looking and decide to surprise me!!!