Gretsch
Who doesn’t love the sound of a great drummer playing a great kit? You’ll find quite a few great drummers playing Gretsch American Made drums. Greats such as Phil Collins, Cindy Blackman-Santana and the late Taylor Hawkins all get great sounds out of their Gretsch kits. The company roots start in 1883 in Brooklyn, NY when Friedrich Gretsch, who emigrated from Germany, opened a small music shop making banjos, drums and tambourines. Continue reading
Ames
As the weather warms we find ourselves outside taking care of the lawn and lanscaping again. Not always our favorite thing to do on a nice sunny weekend, but we always get it done. Our ability to always get the work done is supported in great part by the tools we have purchased for the job. They are American Made. We use rakes from Ames and they have always performed flawlessly. Continue reading
Baby Eco Trends
Having a baby is a huge event in life. As a parent you want to provide the absolute best of everything you can for your tiny human. When it comes to the crib you put them in, we suggest taking a look at Baby Eco Trends. A family-owned business that was started in 2008, Baby Eco Trends offers solid wood baby and children’s furniture made in the USA from scratch. Continue reading
Sub-Zero
Planning a kitchen remodel? Maybe you just want to update the important items? You’ll want American Made appliances, naturally. Sub-Zero has been producing refrigeration appliances in America since 1945 when the company was founded by Westye Bakke. When Westye Bakke began experimenting with refrigeration in the 1930s, he was, in part, searching for a reliable way to store insulin—his young son, Bud, needed it to manage his juvenile diabetes. We love it when a need drives innovation. Continue reading
Lynx Defense
Lynx Defense gets right to the point: We do not want to be the company that tries to make a quick buck. We want to be the company you turn to when you need quality made vs. quantity made. All right here in the land of the free. Founded in 2013 with the goal of producing a great pistol bag, Lynx Defense has grown and expanded by producing great American Made goods for your day at the range. Continue reading
Bezi Bra Discs
Way back in 1956 Edith’s Lingerie Shop opened in Princeton, New Jersey. The shop belonged to Anne Zuckerman’s mother. From very early in life Anne had the opportunity to watch and learn from her mother as she ran her shop. This included trips to New York City to purchase merchandise. After these years of learning and growing, Anne had a product idea that she wanted to bring to market. That product was the Bezi Bra Disc. Continue reading
Amodex
What is something most of us forget about until we absolutely need it? How about stain remover? We know that when we need it, we REALLY need it and frequently fail to have it nearby. Amodex manufactures America Made stain remover that is so good even the makers of Sharpie recommend it for removing their permanink markers! The family-owned and run company was created in 1957 when Peter, the grandfather, created a solution for dealing with the stubborn stains on his hands from long days working in the printing industry. Continue reading
White's
Want to learn about a truly awesome American company? Read the the history of White’s Boots. What an amazing story! The White’s Boots legacy has been in service to the relentless spirit of the American worker, whose labor has helped the legend of our boots grow from the Pacific Northwest to those around the world. These are serious boots for serious workers. Boots for ‘harsh demands.’ White’s caters to those who really punish their footwear. Continue reading