Shop-A-Thon Thursday

Welcome back to Shop-A-Thon Thursday.  Please enjoy this list of new manufacturers and retailers that contribute to the pride of Made in the USA.
 
The Action Baby Carrier (Hillman, MI) Baby carriers
All-AmericanBaby.net Retailer whose products are all made in the USA 
Animal Matters (Wisconsin) Educational children's game, Fur & Feathers™
Beco Baby Carrier (Fountain Valley, CA) Baby carriers, replacement parts and accessories such as Eco Thigh Socks
Blue Star Baby (Fairborn, OH) Retailer of baby products that are made in the USA
Eli Cole (Hamburg, MI) Electrical child safety outlet cover
Grammy Mouse (Maine) Maine Folk Artist.  You can also read her blog here.
GrazeOrganic.com (NM) Organic cloth snack packs and lunch sacks
GreenToys.com Eco-friendly toys
Jeniunely Pure (Ames, IA) All-natural and organic products "made from 100% natural and organic ingredients"
Kala Eyewear (San Francisco, Bay area, CA) Plastic eyewear frames
Kiwi Industries (Albuquerque, NM and CA) Baby and children's clothing made of organic fibers.  Their clothes are cut and sewn at a women's co-op called Southwest Creations Collaborative (http://southwestcreations.com).  However, their hand-loomed sweaters are made at a women's co-op in South America.  Their essential tutu is made in NM.
Mamasoes (Gainesville, FL) Handmade wooden puzzles and educational tools.  I have to share their quote when asked if their products were made in the USA: "Yes, they are made in the garage and painted at the kitchen table in Gainesville, FL."  It doesn't any more made in the USA than that.  
Mrs. Meyer's (Minnesota and Midwest) Household cleaning products that are "earth-friendly, cruelty free and 97% naturally derived, including liquid dish soap, all-purpose cleaner, automatic dish packs for the dishwasher, surface scrub and wipes, bathroom cleaner, liquid hand soap, laundry detergent, fabric softener, dryer sheets, scented soy candles and room freshener.
MunchieMug.com (Sonoma, CA) Snack cup
Olympic Uniforms (Seattle, WA) Manufacturers of professional uniforms for police officers
Patemm (Fall River, MA) pad with storage pockets
RoomMates Peel & Stick Decor (York, PA) "RoomMates are removable, repositionable, and reusable wall decor."  They have more than 500 designs, including licensed products from comics, movies, sports teams, and kids-themed items.
Soft-Gear.com (NC) Manufacturer of booster seat, place mat, changing mat, deluxe changing mat, and deluxe napping mat 
Tara Grinna Swimwear (Conway, SC) Manufacturers of bathing suits
Tough Traveler (Schenectady, NY) Manufacturer of "USA-made bags, USA-made luggage, USA-made backpacks, USA-made baby carrier backpacks, and other USA-made textile bags and pack products."


Happy Shopping!

Karina

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Small Business Saturday®

Pledge your support for Small Business Saturday®

The 2nd annual Small Business Saturday® is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses on one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year.  On November 26, we’re asking millions of Americans to Shop Small^sm at their favorite local stores and help fuel the economy. When we all shop small, it will be huge.        

Pledge to shop small on Nov 26

Here's what is defined as a small business, in case you're like me and wonder:

SBA defines a small business as a concern that is organized for profit; has a place of business in the U.S.; operates primarily within the U.S. or makes a significant contribution to the U.S. economy through payment of taxes or use of American products, materials or labor; is independently owned and operated; and is not dominant in its field on a national basis. The business may be a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or any other legal form.

We all have that favorite mom and pop shop, whether it's clothing, hobbies or food.  Here's a day that we can purposefully show our support for them and the people they employ.  Find Made in the U.S.A. tags and do a double duty.  Remember that the purchase you make today may be the job you save tomorrow.  I'm curious to know.  When I go to my local mom and pop shop, I wonder what it would take for them to hire one more person.  Ask your favorite shop's owner.  Ask how many of their products are made in America and what it would take to add one more brand to their inventory. 
Can that conversation make the difference?  I would love to hear (read) from you.

Karina