Shop-A-Thon Thursday

Welcome back to Shop-A-Thon Thursday.  This week I had an epiphany, thanks to a new company that has been added to the Shop! page.  I usually try to present the companies in a very professional manner, if you will.  I give you the company, links to find their products, and descriptions about what they sell and do.  I try to keep my excitement about them to a minimum so as to not appear that I like one product/company more than another.  I wanted you to form your own opinion about the products.  I also have not personally tried some of these products and was worried about seeming like I was endorsing a product I hadn't tried.  The excuses go on and on.

Truthfully, I love finding products that are made in the USA and I love bringing them to you.  Next Thursday is Thanksgiving, so if we don't meet then, please have a safe and blessed Thanksgiving.

ChristianGiftsPlace.com (Wilton, CT) Our purpose is to bring the Word of God into the home through high quality Home Décor products.
Earthly Body (Chatsworth, CA) A respected, family-owned company that has been a pre-eminent manufacturer of high-quality hemp-based natural body and skin care products. (Note: They purchase their hemp seeds from Canada.)  There is a selection on the Shop! page.
Eco-Kids (Portland, ME) A line of art supplies that gives children the tools to create using non-toxic, natural ingredients and environmentally friendly packaging.
Get Organized(Paoli, PA) Retailer of organization tools, outdoor decor and lighting.  Do a search for Made in the USA."
Lightning Bug Learning (HQ: Carmel, CA; Suppliers and Artists, vary around the US) Educational materials that assist children in learning to read and write and provide affordable educational resources for parents and teachers
ModCloth (PA & CA) Can you say VINTAGE?!  I have to admit that I get excited at all of the products that I list here.  (I really do.)  This one got me.  I love VINTAGE and this company does it.  The best part is that they have Mod Stylists - stylists willing to give you fashion tips.  I don't know about you but I am not fashionably anything at all.  I love dresses and color and heels and know that A-line works well for me.  That's it, so having someone who can help me along sounds heavenly.  As if that weren't enough, they have a program called Be The Buyer, where YOU get to "choose which designs get created."  The link above goes directly to their Made in the USA page.
World's Greatest Bath Boats (Princeton, MN) Bath boats that are unique, personalized, collectible gifts for children and adults

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Shop-A-Thon Thursday

Welcome back to another week of Shop-A-Thon Thursday.  I am always so excited to bring you the new manufacturers and retailers that make their products here in the US. 

This week I added a link to the American Red Cross.  If you can, please consider donating time, talent or treasure to help in the relief efforts for the Hurricane Sandy survivors.  Remember basic math: If you can give $1, that's good.  If 1,000 people thought that way, they would have another $1,000.  That's 1,000 drops in the bucket = a bucket half full, instead of half empty.  Also, don't forget time can be considered a small prayer for them before meal time or whenever you get a moment

American Red Cross

 

The American Red Cross exists to provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world, through five key service areas:

 

       1.  Disaster Relief

       2.  Supporting America's Military Families

       3.  Lifesaving Blood

       4.  Health and Safety Services (Ie: courses in CPR, First Aid and Lifeguard training)

       5.  International Services

Betty Lukens (Cotati, CA) Manufacturer of quality felt visuals, including Through the Bible Felt Sets with over 600 figures and objects and Learning Fun with Felt line which includes over 30 sets to inspire children's creativity.  *** (Listed under "Toys")
Dirt King USA (WaKeeney, KS) Manufacture, assemble and ship a tricycle for pretty much everyone - literally - they have a tricycle that converts for adults.
Do-A-Dot Art (Great Falls, MT and Westlake Village, CA) The original Dot Art marker is easy to use as there are no cups or brushes to set up or clean up, no drips or spill and the product won't dry out if the cap is left off.  The markers are made in Great Falls, MT, while the books are printed in CA.  ** They distribute Glam Art craft kits for Fubulous Wubulous.  These products are NOT made in the USA.
EB Candles and Soaps (Yorkville, IL) Natural soy wax candles and soaps.  They are made with soybeans grown in the US. ***(Listed under "Gifts")
Extreme Bubbles (Farmington, MN) Creators and manufacturers of a complete line of big bubble toys. They sell bubble solution , big bubble wands , and complete bubble kits with everything you need to get outside and blow bubbles!  "We are the only bubble company left that manufactures all our products in the USA."
Gibout Toys (MN) Manufacturer of adorable, large, plush stacking blocks.  ** Please use the link above.  They do not manufacture all of the toys on the site and not all are Made in the USA.  If you venture outside of link, check the description to verify if it is Made in the USA.
Jr. Rangerland (Hastings, MI) "Our games focus on our nation's outdoor parks, recreation areas, and historical sites and serve as a great supplement to junior ranger programs."  Their home office, warehouse/shipping facility and final assembly location is in Hastings, MI. They work with several manufacturers and print companies based in the Midwest United States.
Mason Corporation (Brentwood, TN) They manufacture water slides for pools and water parks, Flying Turtle ®, Roller Racer® Sport, Roller Racer Amusement, Exer-Rider®, and Roller Racer Caddy.

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Shop-A-Thon Thursday

Welcome to another week of Shop-A-Thon Thursday.  This week I am excited to announce that I have added a new category: Homeschool.  The product could actually be for any child needing primary or additional help in reading or spelling, but look for it under Homeschool.

Aerobie (CA) Manufacturer of sport toy products made in the USA.  ** The Aerobie Football and Aerobie Rocket Football are made in China.
All About Learning Press (Eagle River, WI)

• All About Reading: The only comprehensive reading program on the market that begins by teaching five important pre-reading skills to preschoolers, and then continues by teaching all five of the Key Components of Reading throughout grade school. 
• All About Spelling:  Lessons broken down into single concepts and presented in a logical step-by-step order, using sight, sound, and touch to teach the concept and include a review of previously learned lessons. The program is mastery-based so your child.

Note: The only items that are not made in the USA are Ziggy the Zebra puppets and the Reading and Spelling Tote Bags. Everything else is printed in the USA - Teacher Manuals and other bound books in Tennessee and Student Packets in Wisconsin.

Earthly Body (Chatsworth, CA) A respected, family-owned company that has been a pre-eminent manufacturer of high-quality hemp-based natural body and skin care products.
ECMD - Early Childhood Manufacturers' Direct (Carol Stream, IL) Markets and sells a large selection of early childhood furniture and equipment shipped directly from manufacturers to schools, preschools and early childhood programs.
Rhyme University (Long Beach, CA) Your graduation caps & gowns specialist for Preschool, Kindergarten, and Head Start since 1972

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Shop-A-Thon Friday

My sincerest apologies go out to you.  Shop-A-Thon Thursday is late this week.  Wednesday and Thursday were moving days for us.  The list is short, but contains no less quality than in weeks past.  Please enjoy these wonderful companies that bring us products that are made in the USA jobs that are performed in the USA.

Hello Wood Products (Rickman, TN) Manufacturer and retailer of Montessori "classroom equipment, puzzles, learning tools and classroom furniture" since 1982
Organic Cotton (Asheville, NC; HQ Rowe, NM) Seed to shelf organic fabrics that are grown and made in the USA.  They also use eco-friendly supplies (soy toner, 100% recycled, high-PCW-content paper, etc), recycle, reuse, or rehome things that can no longer be used.  Do a search for Made in the USA.

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