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The Tip is 'Keep eyes open' After reading an article about items made in America I thought about how many times I make purchases without thinking. I'm usually focused on budget and needs. Prior to reading this article on made in the USA products, I rarely thought about the importance of buying made in USA products. This helps create jobs in our country. Now I keep my eyes open and I am surprised how easy it is to find American products. It only takes a few seconds to look. Now I make a point when I am shopping to search for made in America brands. By doing so, I'm able to identify more and more what products are made in America. Even with my eyes open to made in USA I can get discouraged. Sometimes store clerks don't know the country of origin which can be frustrating. If this happens use your eyes to find the origin information yourself. Look at the labels and when you find a Made in USA product tell the clerk so the next time they are asked they will know. Also, when the label is not easily seen I use the other made in America buying tips to help me find made in USA. If the store doesn't carry what you are looking for, use Made in America Secrets to find it and tell the manager about your experience at their store. When enough people are asking for made in the USA products, more stores will begin to carry products that are made here. This technique does work. I also pick and choose the stores I visit. I do this because I have found that some stores are made in America friendly while others are not. Keep your eyes open for the made in USA label and pretty soon you will be able to identify which products are made in the USA. Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by Grampas Garden My decision to start Grampa's Garden in 1993 came from my extreme interest in health, my background in Physical Therapy and a hearts desire to help heal the world more naturally. It all began in my home and all that encompasses I truly had such a passion that nothing was able to stop me. I simply had that full belief that I was on the right path so the effort came easily. The hours were intense but so rewarding, I did not notice. Being single helped with keeping up this pace. No loan money the first years also made this trek quite vigorous. Some weeks we would do up to 8 shows to get the products out there. I started with 3 Hot and Cold Packs: The Lumbar, Joint Neck and Teddy Pac. One herbal skin and massage oil and a Peppermint Bees Wax Lip Balm. So let's fast forward! After about 10 years in to operating Grampa's Garden out of our homes, I decided to move it to one central location. We continued to give sub contract work to stay at home men and women as well as in-house manufacturing. Currently the Garden is full of new and innovative products. Come along with me on the journey of a small dream with a big heart-felt desire that has grown to have nearly 200 items, and they mostly Made in Maine/USA! Wellness is my hope, my passion and my fire. Namaste, Jacqui More About Our Maine Made Products We create Therapeutic products to include Hot & Cold Packs, Herbal Pillows, skin care, essential oils, herbal soaps, natural beeswax lip balm, therapeutic oils and creams, and our new line of Weighted Wonders: sensory integration products and many other natural health care products. These therapeutic products provide you with relaxation and aromatic pleasure to invigorate your senses! The hot packs are microwavable and re-heatable. They contain natural grains and spice/herbs, and can also be chilled for use as cold packs. Unscented are also available. Soft Comforts are cold and hot packs made especially for children, in fun cuddly animals and friends. Body and massage tools provide relief for stressed muscles, and herbal pillows provide a relaxing headrest for use anywhere. Our skin therapy products and essential oils are made from the finest natural ingredients and provide many benefits. Most of our products are Made in Maine/USA by people who care about your health and protecting the environment. Come visit our quaint store in Topsham Maine. We are located at 62 Park Drive near the Topsham Fair Mall. Get Directions |
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