I don’t usually announce additions to the Buy U.S.A. page, but this candle company is… different. Instead of the cloyingly sweet scent of vanilla, the two founders of HOTWICKS wanted to create candles that smell like something real. The scents also happen to be a little offbeat…
Made in Oregon, the candles include: Pigskin, [...]

When Teresa asked for opinions on slow cookers, my ears perked like a beagle presented with a new ball. I’ve never owned a slow cooker/crock pot type of contraption. Seemed like it was time.
Today while in Target, opportunity presented itself in the form of a sale and I bought the [...]

As some of you know, I’m emailing companies with a manufacturing location request. Yeah, I just made that up.
Last to mail back is Dooney & Bourke:
Dear Pam,
Thank you for your email.
There are a limited number of products that are made here in the U.S.
Unfortunately, we do not have a designated list in [...]

Just a twist on the old chestnut.
Do you know how difficult it IS to buy American made products? For example, I’ve been looking for a new purse. Even when I’ve found companies that manufacture here in the states, at least some of their production has been outsourced…to China and Mexico… Except for [...]