Michelle K. Barto and her family are committed to buying products that are made in the USA. Finding American-made brands was a bit of a challenge when Michelle originally made the decision to be more conscious about her purchases but soon enough it became second nature. It wasn't long before a mental list became a growing written notebook and more recently an online directory to make it easy for other Americans to buy products made in the USA.
Made in the USA Grilling Accessories & Supplies It’s the grilling time of year here in the Midwest. Ok, for some of you in cold climates, grilling happens year round no matter the weather. Us, not so much. Once in a while, Don decides to throw a steak on theContinue Reading
Made in the USA Fan Flag Bunting, Pennant Garland, Stick Flags I love to decorate inside and out for Patriotic holidays. We have a community fireworks display that we can see perfectly from our front yard so we make a big event of it and invite friends and family overContinue Reading
Made in the USA Military Displays, Grave Markers, and Memorabilia Remember your loved ones with veteran military memorials and military memorabilia made in the USA. Our list includes medal display cases and military flag displays handcrafted by American veterans and grave markers for all wars and branches of service. (StickContinue Reading
Made in the USA Memorial Day Party Supplies; Paper Plates, Napkins, and More. Our list of Memorial Day party supplies made in the USA includes Memorial Day paper plates, beverage wrappers, BBQ invitations, decorations, and more. And while you’re here, be sure to check out our American Made Brand DirectoriesContinue Reading
Made in the USA Wood Outdoor Patio Furniture Outdoor wood furniture always reminds me of my grandpa. He had a talent for handcrafting furniture and made me doll furniture, a coat rack, a sewing cabinet, and many other wood furniture items. I even had a child-size wood picnic table asContinue Reading
Made in the USA Outdoor Wicker Patio Furniture I just love the classic look of wicker patio furniture. I have a couple of chairs on my front porch. Mine were only $5 each at a garage sale around the corner from my house. I’ve painted them twice now and asideContinue Reading
Designing Your Dream Space with a Swing as the Centerpiece Imagine a warm summer afternoon or a cool fall evening. The gentle creaking sound of a porch or backyard swing invites you to take a seat, relax, and engage in conversation or get lost in a good book. Whether you’reContinue Reading
Made in the USA Patio Umbrellas I admit it. I bought a patio umbrella that wasn’t made in the USA. In my defense, it was back when I still made some purchases on a whim. I was strolling through Aldi and they had what seemed like it was a greatContinue Reading
Made in the USA Metal Outdoor Patio Furniture I have a classic, American-made 1960s Woodward wrought Iron patio set that is just as strong today as it was the day it was made. I saw it on marketplace not long after moving into our 1960s home and had to haveContinue Reading
Made in the USA Hammocks I have two rope hammocks made in the USA that I enjoy spending time on. One is a single swing hammock that hangs on my son’s backyard playset so I can sit with him when he plays in the sandbox or climbs on his fort.Continue Reading
Made in the USA POW/MIA Flags The third Friday of September is National POW/MIA Recognition Day when we pause to remember they are not forgotten. Be sure you are flying only POW/MIA flags made in the USA. Congress has also ordered the prominent display of the POW/MIA flag on MemorialContinue Reading
Made in the USA Dog Treats We have more than 50 brands of dog treats made in the USA in thousands of flavors and varieties listed here! You’re sure to find an American made dog treat your best friend will love. From USA made dog jerky and chewable bites toContinue Reading
Made in the USA Dog Toys We have all of the dog toys made in the USA absent of the harmful chemicals used abroad. Our brand directory of American made dog toys offers BPA-free, phthalate-free, non-toxic, FDA-approved rubber chew toys, nylon chew toys, crinkly stuffed toys, balls, discs, chew bones,Continue Reading
Made in the USA Shampoo & Conditioner It’s interesting. As I scoured the internet for shampoo & conditioner made in the USA, I noticed something. American made haircare products tend to be made with natural ingredients and free of all the things we don’t want, like parabens and sulfates. OnContinue Reading
Made in the USA Baby Bath Products It’s been a decade since I’ve had a baby of my own and all of my grandchildren are at least into their toddler years. Yes, we had our youngest a little later in life. It sure brought back memories while I put togetherContinue Reading
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