Tabasco
We learn new things every single day. Today, we learned that Tabasco is made in the USA! It has been made by the McIlhenny family on Avery Island, Louisiana for over 5 generations! The original Tabasco Red Pepper Sauce was created by Edmund McIlhenny in 1868. The History of Tabasco is a good read. Learning how a company like this comes to be is always fascinating. Continue reading
Range Leather
"Crafted to wear in, not out." This is how Range Leather describes their fine, American Made leather products. Range Leather makes everything from wallets to bags to accessories to hats. The products, made in their Laramie, WY workshop, are not only USA made, but they are guaranteed for life. At Range we guarantee all our leather goods forever. If you ever need anything fixed, repaired, or replaced just reach out to us and we will make it right. We want you to be confident in your purchase and enjoy your leather good as it becomes an heirloom piece. Continue reading
Uncle Goose
Education is one of the most important things in the world. What better way to get your young ones started on the path of learning than with some American Made educational toys? This is what you will find from Uncle Goose. When you open a new set of Uncle Goose blocks, you get a rush. You smell the wood. You get a flashback. You're a child again. You might find yourself wondering: "How high can I stack these? Can I spell my name with all different color letters? What happens if I press modeling clay into the embossed sides?" Continue reading
WeatherTech
WeatherTech is well-known for their American Made floor mats for automobiles. But, did you also know they sell products for home and also for your pets? We own floor mats from WeatherTech that we have been more than happy with. And, once we realized we could get quality, American Made dog dishes, we ordered those as well. We have two of these and the dogs love them! Continue reading
Alaska Rug Company
This may be the best backstory for an American company that we have seen yet: the act of quitting smoking resulted in the creation of Alaska Rug Company. The company is based in Kodiak, AK and owned and run by Robert and Anita Shane. The Shane's live on-site year round, they started Alaska Rug Company in the winter 2010 when they both decided to quit smoking. In lieu of strangling one another while quitting they came up with a way to keep their hands busy and started playing with rope, finding designs and knots and began making rugs which led to much more. Continue reading
Idaho Candle Company
In 2018 two friends in Idaho came together to launch the Idaho Candle Company. Eryn knew how to make candles. Deseree had relationship building and sales in her blood. Both were deeply enamored with their native home, Idaho, and needed to exercise their entrepreneurial and creative muscles. The candles produced by Idaho Candle Company are non-toxic, paraben free, not testing on animals and Made in America. Continue reading
Jack Daniel's
As we enter in to the weekend it makes sense to feature a true American Legend, Jack Daniel’s. The Jack Daniel’s Story tells how the company was founded in 1866 by Jasper Newton Daniel, more commonly known as Jack. The first registered distillery within the United States. We’ve been bottling Tennessee spring water since 1866. With some notable modifications, of course. Continue reading
Safety Seal
Safety items for your vehicle are pretty important these days. Being able to 'self rescue' is something everyone should learn more about. With that in mind, you may want to get yourself a tire repair kit from Safety Seal. We typically refer to these as 'plug kits' for repairing a tire puncture. They are easy to use and highly functional. Continue reading