For those of us that are old enough to remember Tom Cruise dancing around in the living room with Ray Bans and his skivvies on, sunglasses are not just a way to safely shield yourself from the sun and prevent cataracts but the ultimate expression of your coolness. We’ve compiled some Made in the USA brands so you can get your cool on!
Note: All brands have been forthright with their materials source, what we have found is that a majority of companies need to source their hinges, lenses from overseas, usually European countries and Japan while the frames are manufactured in the USA.
Didn’t anybody ever tell you that you shouldn’t play with fire?? Well we disagree. Here are some Made in the USA grill and fire tools that will elevate your grill game!
Grilling. Nothing speaks more to the onset of nice weather than the wafting of BBQ laden grill smoke through the air. In the United States grilling is a summer tradition…and in this country we’ll grill just about anything…tofu? Throw it on the grill.
Now that’s a fire!! The fire pit, a convenient way to enjoy the warmth and ambience of a fire that is relatively portable and safe to put on most surfaces (following manufactures instructions of course). Great for out door après ski gatherings, après day at the beach gatherings, a nice addition to your yard/patio for relaxing, camping… you name it. The made in USA options abound, from artisan pits with artisan prices (check out Ohio Flame, Breeo) to portable pits that either fold or slide apart (Fire Flower, Delta). For pits that align more with big box store prices check out Evergreen Patio, which boasts the most reasonable price point.
For many of us that reside in the more northern climates of the United States the arrival of spring and the transition into the warmer months is a welcome reprieve after a long winter. The onset of warm weather brings with it a simplification of the daily ritual of getting oneself dressed and out of the house. Gone are the multiple layers, the hats, the mittens…the boots. Nothing represents the ease of summer dressing more that the flip flop. As you transition into a simpler summer wardrobe and contemplate adding to, or replacing, this staple of American summer footwear take a look at our Made in USA picks. Price range includes kids if available.
Summer is coming!!! The beach, the pool, the boat, the local swimming hole…. the sprinkler!! Whatever your preferred way for staying refreshed this summer we have collated women’s swim to make it easy for you to find the suit of your of your dreams! No matter what your confidence level or body type we have found so many Made in USA swim suit companies we are sure you will be able keep your cool this summer!
Notes about the information in the table: The pricing is based on one-piece suits. All of the sites also have a variety of 2 piece suits as well. The cost information is based on regular priced items…. most of the sites have amazing sales.
Materials: We have researched/reached out to all of the companies regarding where they purchase their fabrics. A “?” indicates that we’ve reached out via email and haven’t heard back.
Bathing Suits: Women’s and Kids (price range for 1 piece suit)
Madre, Mater, Mama, Muter or as they say in our house MOOOOOOOOOOM, a million ways to address the one who loves you the most!! Flowers, always a lovely gesture, beautiful to look at, aromatic ….. in the trash within a week. There are several ways to pamper the one who will always treat you like their number one. Check out our post on slippers if you have a moment. Here are some additional Made in the USA picks for your momma!
First invented for the obvious reasons, warmth and protection, then morphing into a status symbol of 16th century Europe. At one point there were even sock police to ensure that citizens were wearing the appropriate hosiery. We may need those folks at our house to make sure citizens are changing their hosiery more frequently. 😉
Socks, a daily necessity for most of us. Yes we wear them everyday, but do we think about them and scour the internet for hours to find the perfect pair? Probably not. Most of us go into the local box store pick up a six-pack of socks and go on our merry way.
For those of us that do regular laundry socks may be your resident nemesis…2 went into the washing machine…. 1 came out of the dryer…annoying. Almost all of us have an orphan sock collection, equally annoying.
Made in USA socks will be more expensive than their imported counterparts, however, closeouts are often several dollars cheaper and most companies will offer a discount to first time buyers. “Buy more save more” promos are also common. Many companies offer a quality guarantee. A good proportion have a charitable endeavor that is driven by the business they receive…”buy one give one” etc.
BEST FOR THE BUDGET CONSCIOUS individuals take a look at No Nonsense (yes the grocery store panty hose company)…cheaper than most imported socks, with a wide variety of everyday athletic and trouser socks, made in the USA hosiery as well.
Despite making up only 1% of the sock purchases in the USA there are at least 30 companies that manufacture their socks in America so we tried to categorize them for you to make it easier to navigate as you strive to buy Made in the USA!!
Slippers – magical bits of foot comfort that are useful multiple times per day. Whether they act as a barrier between your tootsies and the cold floor as you try to ease yourself into your day or maybe they are well deserved relief for your tired feet after a long day at work. Perhaps they allow you to continue the delusion that your floor is spotless without any leftover crumbs from meals past because if you can’t feel the crumbs squishing between your toes then they’re not there….
Whatever excuse/use you have for wearing slippers you will be delighted to know that there are several Made in USA brands!!
