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| Madelena |
Posted - Mar 03 2017 : 3:09:50 PM
Good Morning, Girls! Are you up for a new kind of Swap? This one is called: "Made In America Treasure Hunt!"
Let's start Today through March 31 st. Just find 5-10 things that were "Made in America". Anything from foods, clothes, toys, animal feed, etc. Sometime it's not the most expensive item. Example: One lady fround an inexpensive, small waste basket made in the USA, but the larger one was made in China and cost more.
When you find your items, list them on this site by Item, Brand Name and the Store that sells it. Example: Peanut Butter. "Made in Texas" brand. HEB grocery
Please post at least 5 items at a time. If you don't find 5 by the end of the swap, please list what you did find. If you find a lot, please list them 10 at a time. And if you did not find any, report None.
Nothing to buy. Nothing to mail. Just share what you find.
Have a Fun Journey. Happy Shopping. Let's support American Made!!
Mary
"There is no unbelief: Whoever plants a seed beneath the sod and waits to see it push away the clod, he trusts in God." (Kate Douglas Wiggin) |
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| forgetmenot |
Posted - Mar 26 2017 : 08:38:10 AM
Made right here in Iowa:
1) Butter Me Up Nut Butters-Cedar Rapids, IA since 2013.
2) Pennfield Books, ethnic books (state and regional)
3) Maasdam Sorghum Syrup, Linnville, IA since 1926.
4) Sukup Mfg. Co.- World's largest family owned grain storage, drying & handling manufacturer. Designer and builder of Safe T Homes. After Hurricane Matthew the homes were designed for Haiti's aftermath. They have withstood storms 100% while the traditional housing only 10%. They continue to be built in conjunction with G0-Serve Global of Eagle Grove, Iowa.
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Mar 25 2017 : 2:12:15 PM
I just bought some low dose aspirin the other day by St. Joseph and was looking at the box and there is an American Flag on the box and also says, "Taking care of American Families for over 100 years," "St. Joseph is America's Aspirin." Distributed in Pittsburgh PA. I found that originally it was manufactured in Tennessee.
It was interesting to look up.
Thanks Mary.
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
| TexasGran |
Posted - Mar 25 2017 : 11:08:56 AM
Wal-Mart is carrying some flour in a blue plastic bag, 5#. It is Montana wheat. It is pretty close to the flour I love from Nebraska.
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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| Madelena |
Posted - Mar 10 2017 : 3:16:23 PM
I've had to do a double take-- Things like Packed in USA. Distributed by a warehouse in USA- but no idea as to where stuff comes from.
Guess their just trying to fool the consumers. We farmgirld know better! And if you can buy locally-- Even Better!!
Let's see how much we can find!!
"There is no unbelief: Whoever plants a seed beneath the sod and waits to see it push away the clod, he trusts in God." (Kate Douglas Wiggin) |
| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Mar 10 2017 : 2:29:35 PM
Sometimes it is tricky, but I do try to keep my eye on what is made in the USA more myself.
hugs
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
| saram |
Posted - Mar 10 2017 : 08:54:27 AM
Ok, I am starting to look around my house at the things I have brought into it. I was happy to realize that the plastic food grade buckets I just bought for storing oats (Grain Millers, Inc., Eugene OR) and rice (Bunge Milling Inc., Woodland CA) are manufactured by Kirk Containers in Commerce, CA. Also, my favorite line of cleaners is Mrs. Meyers Clean Day products. I couldn't verify on their own website that they were made in the US (they are in Racine, WI) so I went on an internet search which led me to this awesome site: Nortonsusa.com which is another Made in America store! They were able to verify that Mrs. Meyers is indeed made in the USA also.
This is a fun search, girls! Living where I do, its easy to practice being a locovore (buying directly from local sources) when it comes to food. But you are making me pay attention to non-fresh-food items and to think twice about them! For instance, I always choose the fresh mushrooms which are grown in a rural town just 45 mins away from me. But when I checked the label on the canned mushrooms I also keep on hand, they were imported from China!!! Oh my! |
| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Mar 09 2017 : 10:00:49 PM
You are so right there Marilyn.
hugs
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
| Madelena |
Posted - Mar 09 2017 : 6:33:51 PM
Love the Jeans idea. I'll have to check them out. I love Tennessee. I lived in Sevierville and Pigeon Forge for a while.
Mary
"There is no unbelief: Whoever plants a seed beneath the sod and waits to see it push away the clod, he trusts in God." (Kate Douglas Wiggin) |
| Madelena |
Posted - Mar 09 2017 : 6:31:40 PM
Wonderful observation Marilyn.Thank you!!!
Mary
"There is no unbelief: Whoever plants a seed beneath the sod and waits to see it push away the clod, he trusts in God." (Kate Douglas Wiggin) |
| TexasGran |
Posted - Mar 09 2017 : 5:26:04 PM
MARY, you know...We swapping sisters are making MADE IN AMERICA items quite often for the swaps we do. We have some very creative people. Some of them sell the things they make...on line or through small shops too.
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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| TexasGran |
Posted - Mar 09 2017 : 5:21:19 PM
Diamond Gusset Jeans, www.gusset.com is a company that makes blue jeans with a gusset in the crotch, for comfort. This is a great company, and David Hall is a good man. My son wears these jeans for working, building houses and tending his horses and cows. They also make ladies jeans as well as jeans for motorcycle riders. Check out this great company. They have two stores now. One store is in Bon Aqua, TN...
The other is in Lynchburg, TN.
TexasGran
#6389
Let God's light shine through you every day.
Amazon Children's Books, look for my name:Marilyn Robinson Godfrey
Craftsy: patterns for farm stick animals under my name.
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| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Mar 07 2017 : 8:23:12 PM
Thanks.
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
| Madelena |
Posted - Mar 07 2017 : 4:58:24 PM
Soap sounds lovely. Thanks!
Mary
"There is no unbelief: Whoever plants a seed beneath the sod and waits to see it push away the clod, he trusts in God." (Kate Douglas Wiggin) |
| grandolph |
Posted - Mar 07 2017 : 3:32:05 PM
Nini Maine is a nice place to retire. There is no better place in summer. I am near Bar Harbor, the ocean and sooooo many lakes nearby. We have nice seafood as well. : )
I do several shows in Oaks Pa each year, and I like PA as well.
Basket weaving can be fun, educational and profitable!
baskets by gin since 1981 |
| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Mar 07 2017 : 11:49:08 AM
Here is another one I found in my bathroom, It is from a company called Posh, a chunk bar of soap called Rolling in the Deep with the scents of Heavenly hemp, and passionate palo santo wood a Big Bath Bar, Made in the USA.
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
| Madelena |
Posted - Mar 07 2017 : 03:25:28 AM
Hatch Chili is awesome!! And the hamsters sound pampered! Looking forward to more!
Mary
"There is no unbelief: Whoever plants a seed beneath the sod and waits to see it push away the clod, he trusts in God." (Kate Douglas Wiggin) |
| darlenelovesart |
Posted - Mar 06 2017 : 9:45:16 PM
Ok I found some items made in the USA too!
Mad River Farm Apricot Jam, mad-river-farm.com
Culinary Lavendar, from Golden Gait Mercantile, goldengait@frontier.com
Advanced Diet Pet Hamster Food, Made in USA from Tractor Supply
Hatch Chiles grown in New Mexico.
More to come.
hugs
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
Just follow God unquestioningly.
Because you love Him so, for if you trust His judgment there is nothing you need to know.
I trust in you Jesus... |
| Madelena |
Posted - Mar 06 2017 : 5:21:44 PM
Here are some things around my house....
Amy Organic Soups -- also frozen foods. Sams, grocery stores. Several factories in California, Idaho, and several more
Bushes Beans -- Danville, TN ( I love Tennessee!!)
7th Generation laundry detergent -- Vermont ( groceries, Walmart, on line)
Burts Bees products -- Durham, NC
Casita Travel Trailer -- just about 50 miles down the road in Rice, TX. ( good Christian employer). --- Oh, and I have one sitting my driveway
( Ourr 3rd!!!)
Scamp Trailer -- Backup, MN. --- Casita and Scamp builders were brothers who separated the business into 2 different Egg-Shaped travel trailers.
Airstream travel trailers are made in Ohio... no, never had one
Vermont Teddy Bears say they will always be made in America-- the more expensive ones.. tbut, they do have a " hybrid" beard who started out in China and then immigrated to the USA to be completed. My girl friend has a house filled with bears!!!
Bonner's Castile Soap... I'm I have three big bottles in the pantry.. good for everything. A little goes a looog! Way. Buy in groceries, natural food stores, etc.
Still hunting for more. Hunt with me!!
Have a lovely day,
Mary
"There is no unbelief: Whoever plants a seed beneath the sod and waits to see it push away the clod, he trusts in God." (Kate Douglas Wiggin) |
| Madelena |
Posted - Mar 06 2017 : 4:09:54 PM
Great Brenda,
Wonderful. I have or had a lot of these product in my home.
Anyone heard?? OREOS now made In Mexico! Hmm.
"There is no unbelief: Whoever plants a seed beneath the sod and waits to see it push away the clod, he trusts in God." (Kate Douglas Wiggin) |
| grandolph |
Posted - Mar 06 2017 : 3:30:48 PM
Thanks Mary, I sell at Market Square Wholesale shows and there are still some "Made in America" products available for stores to buy. Found in the gallery and Cash and Carry. For Trades only, but a great outlet for Country and Primitive product makers.
I will think of more before the end of the month.
I have done business or worked next to several of the businesses
Ninibini mentioned. All hardworking crafts folk.
Thank you for featuring Made in USA
Basket weaving can be fun, educational and profitable!
baskets by gin since 1981 |
| Lavender Rose |
Posted - Mar 06 2017 : 3:07:27 PM
Here's a list of 10 items I found in my house.
Pappardelles Pasta Made in Denver, Colorado www.pappaardellespasta.com
Cascadian Farms Organics Sedre-Woolley, Washington www.CascadianFarm.com
Plaid Folk Art Home Décor Chalk Paint Norcross, GA www.PlaidOnline.com
Strathmore Watercolor Paper www.strathmoreartist.com
Neehah, WI
Sofsole Heavy-Duty Water Proofer Durham, CT sold at Tradehome Shoes Stores
Scotts Liquid Gold wood care Denver, CO www.scottsliquidgold.com
Tom's of Maine Toothpaste and Deodorant Kennebunk, Maine www.tomsofmaine.com
Nature's Bees Lip Balm Natural and Organic Walnut, CA www.citcousa.com
Q-Tips Cotton Swabs, Trumbell, CT www.qtips.com
Zest bath bars, Stamford, CT www.zest.com
This is a great place to find interesting products made here in the USA. Thanks for Hosting Mary.
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| Madelena |
Posted - Mar 06 2017 : 1:05:00 PM
Mini. Sounds great! I have a friend from a Maine.
Hugs
Mary
"There is no unbelief: Whoever plants a seed beneath the sod and waits to see it push away the clod, he trusts in God." (Kate Douglas Wiggin) |
| Madelena |
Posted - Mar 06 2017 : 1:03:35 PM
Come join us Sara!! Sounds you appreciate American quality!
Mary
"There is no unbelief: Whoever plants a seed beneath the sod and waits to see it push away the clod, he trusts in God." (Kate Douglas Wiggin) |
| saram |
Posted - Mar 06 2017 : 09:44:11 AM
I LOVE this challenge! And I already checked out one of Nini's finds, Fillmore Containers (I have an addiction to containers, especially glass ones!) What an awesome website! They have so much information about preserving, including recipes and methods I've never tried. AND I love that they donate proceeds to the Wounded Warrior Project and Four-H! So cool!
I couldn't find a testimony that everything was made in the US, though I see that they do manufacture there. But I'm bookmarking this website! Thanks! |
| Ninibini |
Posted - Mar 06 2017 : 09:32:02 AM
Gin - those are some great sites! I am all about Maine... I would love to move their in retirement to live out my elder years! I'm just ga-ga over that Maine's Own Treats website! And WOW your baskets are awesome!!! Looking forward to exploring more sites on your list! Thank you!!!!
Hoping to get out this week to see what I can find in the stores, too, Mary! This is such a great idea! Thank YOU!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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