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When all your gift ideas fail, go gift certificate! To help ensure the money goes back into the American economy, get the gift certificate from a place that primarily sells American Made products. Below are a few examples:

Book Stores
Grocery Store
Specialty food store
Restaurant
Music Store
Movie Store
Video game Store
Beauty product Store
Spa Service

In this situation, you might consider supporting the little guy by getting the gift certificate from a local small business, rather than a major chain. Small business is American Made!

Five American Made gift ideas for the ladies in your life.






Pyrex is one of my favorite kitchen brands. With all the dangers of plastic storage bowls, these glass bowls are the best alternative. They are very thick and do not break easily, my toddler has proven that fact several times over. You can freeze them too!
Price: $10+
Available: At most stores that sells household products.












Product info: Yankee Candle Company. Season after season, from reliving favorite memories to setting a mood, we share your passion for fragrance®. It's what drives us to search the world for fresh inspiration in creating evocative, long-lasting scents that will help make your house feel like home.
Price: $2+
Available: click here to find a local retailer







Product info: Gloria Duchin ornaments. From the simplest star to a sculpted angel, we weave traditional designs and contemporary ideas in brilliant finishes of gold, silver, bronze and genuine pewter. With details such as Swarovski crystals or an enchanting phrase, our pieces become keepsakes to be treasured for years to come. Each Gloria Duchin design is copyrighted and dated to ensure complete authenticity.
Price: $5+
Available: I've seen Gloria Duchin ornaments at Sears, Target and Meijer, you can also visit their online store













Macy's has one of the largest selection of American Made clothes that I've been able to find in a department store!
Price: $10+
Available: View a complete list of Macy's American Made woman’s apparel here or visit your local Macy's












Product info: Burt's Bees is an Earth Friendly, Natural Personal Care Company. We create natural, Earth-friendly personal care products formulated to help you maximize your well-being and that of the world around you.
Price: $2+
Available: click here to find a local retailer

Just because the brand has a patriotic sounding name, it doesn't mean that the product is America Made. A couple popular examples: American Greeting Cards and American Living (J.C. Penny's clothing line);these brands are not Made in the U.S.A.. Always check the label.

Before you hit the stores the day after Thanksgiving for some sweet deals, check out the following links for American Made gift ideas. Each link will take you directly to the stores selection of products Made in the USA. Happy Shopping!






Macy's

K-Mart

Nordstrom

Saks Fifth Avenue

Dillards

Burlington Coat Factory

Boscovs

Are you invited over to friends or family for Thanksgiving? Here are 5 American Made picks for your host's gift. Just a quick reminder how easy it is to be American Made!

Flowers
If you’re picking out a container arrangement, stick to clear glass vases; they are most likely American made.

Wine
My personal favorite is Sauvignon Blanc, a nice dry wine that goes well with everything Turkey. Another, more group friendly, option is White Zinfandel. Look for “Product of the U.S.A.” on the label or it may say “vinted and bottled at {name and location of winery}”

Chocolates
Godiva is my personal favorite. Most are American Made, just check the label.

Playing Cards
After stuffing yourself to the brim, playing cards is a favorite after dinner option. Bring your host a set deck of novelty cards for Texas hold’em or poker, that is if you can reach the table over your bulging belly.

Scented Candle
Most are American Made, just check the label.


And don't forget the Tums, also American Made!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Happy Friday Everyone, welcome to the weekend! I'd like to try a weekly show and tell on Fridays.


My dad got a complete Michigan outfit for my son, all American Made, at a local store for the University of Michigan football team. Many of the products in the store (The M Den at Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor, MI) were American Made. I wonder if that is common… Are most university sports’ products American Made? Do you know where your local university sports team merchandise is made?


What cool American Made product have you found recently? Post a photo if you have one!



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Lets see what American Made girls are made of!







Another good pick from American Plastic Toy Company! Product info: This clever doll stroller is really three toys in one: a stroller, a buggy and a detachable rocking cradle/carrier. Just remove the cradle and fold up the seat to use as a stroller. The rocking cradle can also be used separately as a doll carrier. The On The Go Stroller includes handy storage space for doll accessories beneath the seat. Packaged in a colorful, corrugated carton with full color litho label.
Price: Around $20
Available: Click here to find local retailer













American Made clothes are really hard to find in stores. I have the best luck with Macy's, like this cute little number! Product info: BCX Girls Charmeuse Square Neck Top. Say it loud with this charmeuse top featuring a stylish square neckline and funky embellished print. I have not be able to find out if All BCX clothing is American Made, so double check the tag for “Made in the USA”.
Price: $8
Available: BCX clothing brand is available at Macys, Click here to find local store or purchase online.














Product info: The New York Times and international bestselling sensation The Daring Book for Girls is the essential guide to girlhood, covering everything from school-yard games to great women in history! It's filled with things to know and do that are perfect for every girl with an independent spirit and a love of adventure.
Price: Around $20
Available: At most book stores














Product info: The Step2® Ladybug Sandbox™ makes a perfect addition to play areas that can't hold a full-sized sandbox. Now your children can play in the sand without leaving the back yard. Includes a matching cover that will protect the contents underneath from animals and pets
Price: around $35
Available: Click here to find local retailer










From Dora to Disney Princess', I've had great luck finding puzzles American Made in popular kid themes!
Price: around $4
Available: At most toy stores













Product info: Our original Rag Doll Kit includes fabric for the doll, dress and apron, lace, yarn for hair, sewing needle, thread, pattern, stuffing, instructions, and the history of rag dolls. The completed doll is approximately 11-1/4 inches tall. Make this doll as a gift for a little girl. The type of rag doll pattern included in our kit is referred to as the "pancake style doll" because it is flat on both sides. This is the most common and easiest of cloth dolls to make. Enjoy making your very own rag doll.
Price: $18
Available: Online only, at the Our Green House, a great eco-freindly website with some products, including this doll, American Made.







Lipstick might be much, but every little princess wants to be like the Queen (a.k.a. Mom). Beauty products are really easy to find American Made, from soap to lotion to bubble baths and perfume, unearthing little girl themed beauty products is no trouble at all. Make it Eco-Friendly by picking an organic brand! Check the label for "Made in the USA" just is case, but trust me, it won't be hard to find.
Price: Under $20
Available: At any store that sells beauty supplies.















Product info: Every child's first game, CANDY LAND is a colorful way for a preschooler to experience the joy of game play.The game teaches color recognition and matching while reinforcing the lesson of taking turns and being a gracious winner or loser.
Price: around $9
Available: At most toy stores









From Hello Kitty to Barie, most coloring books are American Made and easy to snag in favorite girl themes. Pair with American Made Crayola Crayons!
Price: around $5
Available: At most toy stores




















Product info: Colorforms provides open-ended play that teaches basic shapes, colors, and creativity. Children love to decorate the car windows on family outings, and parents enjoy the easy clean-up!
Price: around $7
Available: At most toy stores, I've also seen them at Borders and Target.

The holiday shopping season is fast approaching, let’s make it fun, affordable and of course: American Made. I'll begin with 10 picks for boys. Sons, nephews and friends, here is what little boys are made of!






K'Nnex K'NEX is the next generation of construction sets. It inspires creativity, builds self-confidence and encourages free thought. The possibilities are endless! All K'NEX bricks, rods and connectors are manufactured in Hatfield, Pennsylvania.
Price: $20+
Available: In most toy stores










The Louisville Slugger brand is made by Hillerich & Bradsby in Louisville, KY. A well known, good quality product a sports fan would be proud to own.
Price: $20+
Available: Click here to find local retailer












The United State Playing Card Company has been making cards for over 100 years. Pick out one of their kids decks from Pooh to Sponge Bob for your little guy and teach him a new card game from the USPC website: Childrens Card Games
Price: Under $10
Available: In most stores that carry cards or games






This whimsical pull toy was given to my son from "Santa" last Christmas. Don't let the simple style of this wooden toy fool you, my son loves to play with him and I can't count the amount of time visitors have said "That's so cool!". This mythical dragon has an articulated body, a fiery red tongue, and twirling wings.
Price: $20+
Available: On line only, at the Our Green House, a great eco-freindly website with some products, including this dragon, American Made.





This toy is famous with children all over the world. It stretches, snaps back, and makes a "slinkity sound." Great for any active young man with stairs in his home.
Price: Under $10
Available: In most toy stores














Many Step2 toys are made in the USA, including this rad motorcycle! In my experience Step2 products are durable and long lasting.
Price: around $30
Available: Click here to find local retailer























America's finest wooden toys since 1789, made from hardwoods and all made in the USA. My son has a few Holgate toys and classic is exactly the word to describe these fun products.
Price: $10+
Available: Click here to find local retailer





















What little boy wouldn't want that in his play room?!?! Lucky for us, American Plastric Toy Company is hitting the big chain stores and is making our American Made lifestyle much easier. They have lots of plastic toy products available, big and small.
Price: $10+ (Pictured work bench is about $70)
Available: Click here to find local retailer




















What a fun book! I peek at it every time I visit the bookstore. My only regret is that I don't know a little boy the right age to buy it for, except maybe my husband! If you're lucky enough to know a boy over 7 years old, he'll be the better for it!
Price: Around $20
Available: At most book stores
















All Maple Landmark products are made in Vermont. They make quite a few wooden toys, but trains seem to be their specialty. I'm eager to track these down for my son for Christmas. Oh, any don't forget the American made conductor hat!
Price: $10+ (Pictured train is $25)
Available: Click here to find local retailer

To get us started, here is a list of what I call Safe Bets. When your in a hurry to buy a last minute gift or just want a baseline for shopping American, these types of products are often easy to find with "Made in the U.S.A." on the label.





• Board Games (think Candyland, Scrabble, etc.)
• Books
• CDs
• DVDs
• Food Products
• Glass Ware (think dishes, glasses, storage bowls, etc)
• Paper Products (think flash cards, note pads, etc)
• Personal Hygiene Products (think soaps, lotions, perfume, etc)
• Puzzles

Hello and welcome to American Made, your hip, modern and fun guide to shopping for American manufactured products. My name is Dawn and I'm your friendly blogging host! I've created this blog in hopes to never hear the words "nothing is made in America anymore!" ever again. Over the last few years I've gathered a wealth of personal knowledge on how to shop American, and now I'm sharing it with you.

What can you expect in this blog

Cool, fun American made products that you would actually consider buying for yourself or as a gift.

An organized and easy to reference blog. I’m really good at tags. Use them to you advantage to find previous posts for specific age groups, sex and price ranges.

I know the fun of going to store and shopping, so I’ll reference as many in store products as possible. There is a wealth of knowledge and sources online for American made products, but it’s in the stores where we struggle most. I want you to be able to find some product ideas here, hit the print button and take the list to the mall. That’s why I will focus on as many in store products as possible along with products you can find online.

What you won’t find in this blog

Negative and slanderous Scare Tactis to twist your arm into being patriotic and environmentally conscious . You want to buy American made products, you know it’s good for American jobs and the economy, you know the quality of product is of a higher standard and you know that it reduces our carbon foot print to buy locally. You know, that’s why you here, and I’m glad for it. I have no need to bully you.


Let’s get started! Please jump in and comment with American Made products you that love! Together we can make a wonderful web source!