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The Tip is 'Manufacturer's sites' I recently ran out of my favorite pancake syrup. I loved the brand we had been using but when I went to the grocery store, I couldn't find it. The syrup was made in Indiana and I was living in Florida at the time. I tried unsuccessfully to find it on an internet. The manufacturer is small and their products are not readily available so I thought I would try their website. They did, in fact, have their own internet store so I ordered it directly from them. Now, I always buy their made in USA maple syrup from their website and never run out. Made in America Secrets has thousands of made in USA products offered by hundreds of small manufacturers. These small Made in America companies are a large contributor to our economy. In fact, according to the 2008 US Census Bureau small businesses, those employing 1 to 99 employees comprise 98% of all the USA businesses. This is equivalent to 5.8 million businesses that employee over 40 million people. Most American's are unaware of how significant small business is when compared to the total size of the US economy. This website is aware of it and that is why 99% of the businesses that advertise on Made in America Secrets are small businesses. Use this web site to for a list of products made in the US- especially since it is likely that a small US manufacturer employs someone you know- your husband, wife, children, or grandchildren. When using Google to search for Made in America products often times these small made in the United States businesses never show up on page one- and most folks don't look past page one. What does this mean? The consumer has a difficult time locating that US made product. Made in America Secrets was conceived to provide a solution to that problem. As an example search for motorcycles Made in America using Google and you will likely miss many of the companies that make this country great. Use Made in America Secrets for the search and you will likely find a hidden jewel. 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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