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The Tip is 'Where They're Proud' I recently saw an ad in our local newspaper for a big box home improvement store. Their newspaper ad had USA made products and American flags all over it. Several weeks later, I checked the ad again and sure enough they were still advertising their American made products. It was obvious they are proud to carry products Made in America. Their competitors made no mention of things Made in America. I have been to this store and asked what products are made in the USA? A clerk told me they primarily carry imports. Obviously they are not proud. I now realize you can buy many Made in the USA building supplies, including tools Made in USA and appliances Made in USA., in stores that are proud to carry brands Made in the USA. Here is another example of a store proudly carrying products Made in the USA. I was shopping for men's shoes in a local department store when I tried on three different pairs of shoes. I couldn't decide which pair I wanted so I went out on a limb and asked the clerk, "Are these shoes imports?" The salesman said "yes they are" so I asked, "Do you have any Made in America shoes like these?". To my surprise he said, with GREAT PRIDE, "yes sir, we have a whole line of Made In USA shoes". He brought me the same color and style with the Made in USA label. These Made in America shoes were less expensive, came with a better warranty, and were more comfortable. Looking for companies that are PROUD is simple and can have a great impact on our country. I encourage you to try this some time- just ask. You will love it when you realize you are making a difference that all of us will benefit from. With your help America will be ours again and that is a good thing. Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by Wren House From her New England studio in historic Bennington, Vermont, Jenny brings to you her unique and colorful creations inspired by nature and nostalgia. Working in a variety of mediums, her detailed artwork explores worlds both real and imagined. Jenny is delighted to share with you these souvenirs from her travels. Artist's Statement: Jenny Wren has spent the last two decades working as a professional visual artist and illustrator. Her love of the outdoors and all of its creatures is celebrated in her unique interpretation of the classic storybook style. Seeing a need for responsibly produced, American-made art and jewelry, Jenny, together with her husband Christopher established Wrenhouse in 2003, which produces her distinctive nature-inspired jewelry and illustrated note cards and prints at affordable prices. Her desire to make accessible art that people can delight in has fueled her passion for creativity. Wrenhouse jewelry and illustrated note cards are now available in over 100 shops across the United States. Each piece of Wrenhouse jewelry is lovingly sculpted and painted by hand here in her Bennington studio, mounted on quality USA-made findings, and presented on one of Jenny's colorfully illustrated cards. Reflecting the Wren's personal commitment to protecting the environment that we all share and love, Wrenhouse uses 100% post-consumer recycled paper, as well as lead-free and cadmium-free jewelry findings produced here in the USA. When not creating for Wrenhouse, Jenny continues to do commissions for businesses and private collectors nationwide. Working in a variety of media, Jenny specializes in miniature sculptures and finely detailed illustrations which celebrate the natural and imaginary worlds she explores. |
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