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The Tip is 'Don't procrastinate' For years I've been buying ink jet cartridges from a big box office supply store. These cartridges were made overseas and labeled with the well-known brand of a large American printer company. One I remembered a local store that advertised quality cartridges. I had traveled by this local store hundreds of times but never stopped. This time I stopped at the local store. To my surprise I discovered that they carried the cartridge I needed and it was a Made in USA cartridge. Made in Chicago, to be precise, and it was half the price of the imported ones I had been buying for years. The quality is exceptional and they last longer too. Who knew? After that experience, I make a point to stop at every store I can. By doing so, I've been finding more and more Made in America products. Occasionally the clerks don't know the country of origin; this can be discouraging but finding the origin information yourself isn't difficult I've come to realize. Believe it not, there are actually a number of computers made in the US including laptops made in the USA. When the label is not visibly displayed I use the other Made in America buying tips to help me find Made in US. 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. If enough people are asking for Made in America products stores will begin to carry them. Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by Johnny Loves June Our company was founded just a few short years ago. Donna Schons (Designer & Owner) had been in the wholesale gift business for around 10 years, after finding by happenstance her creative talents as a designer and graphic artist in her mid 40's. In 2008 when the recession took a tremendous hit on most businesses, Donna scaled back her business, took a couple years off to find her true passion, and came upon a critical fork in the road near Kerrville, Texas (in the Texas Hill Country). After many hurdles in her life, she found herself asking God for guidance, best described by the lyrics of the song Jesus take the wheel by Carrie Underwood. Then while listening to an old Johnny Cash song, in that instant, a vision of a true country love story between Johnny Cash and June Carter came to mind, and the name Johnny Loves June was born. All became clear from that point on. She dedicated her talents to designing a fresh new look jewelry line, which has become her passion. Not long after, Donna met Mark who would become her best friend, confidant, husband, business partner and the Johnny to her June. In just 2 short years, our company has taken off and is now carried in over 300 boutiques nationwide. We proudly make everything in the USA, and our studio is located in Denham Springs, Louisiana. Johnny Loves June jewelry can be described as a crossover between Bohemian, Gypsy, Western, Native American Indian, and Religious influences. Our style is best categorized as earthy, casual jewelry for everyday wear. Because of our firm belief in God's grace, many of our pieces have religious influences. And we truly have been BLESSED!!! On a side note, with all of God's graces, it has also been revealed to Donna her calling to share her struggles and message of hope to so many other women that also have been through similar life experiences and are at their own crossroads. We aim to share that love, one jewelry piece at a time. Donna's mantra is Let what you love, Be what you do |
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