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The Tip is 'Watch What You Eat' While in the grocery store recently I noticed that the apples were from South America. Next to South American apples were a bin of apples labeled Made in USA. I decided to go with the Made in America apples since they were US grown. Always remember the Big Secret- buying more American made products helps put Americans back to work. It will guide you to food you will want to eat that is grown with US labor. If you just take a moment to look and think before you buy, it is likely you will find what you are looking for. Also, be careful because sometimes labels are not what they seem. Some companies use the letters USA to fool you into thinking they are American products. Trust only those products that literally claim their country of origin. Look for labeling like: Product of USA, Made in USA, Grown in USA, or other definitive markings. And last, when you begin the journey of purposely identifying American products keep in mind that it may take a little time but the more you look the easier it becomes. You will start to remember which brands are made in the USA and which aren't. This knowledge makes it easy and will accumulate over time. Some food items are not grown in the USA and you will learn that too. The Big Secret tells us we don't need to purchase everything from USA manufacturers just a little more than we are accustom to. If you can average $200 a month more on domestic purchases than you otherwise would it adds up fast. $2,400 a year is equivalent to 7 MILLION new American jobs. We believe that is a good thing. Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by Mountain Ridge Gear Mountain Ridge Gear is a classic case of a hobby turned small business. Fifteen years ago I was walking around a fabric store with my wife who was looking for material so she could make a dress for our daughter. I was waiting for her and walking around the store when I noticed some camouflage material and I thought I could save money by making my own hunting clothes. I asked my wife to help me pick out a pattern and material, which she did. She was going to school at night and never had time to sew it for me so I convinced her to show me how to lay out the pattern and use the sewing machine. My first garment wasn't all that impressive but I sewed several articles of clothing and gained more experience each time. Later, I started experimenting by making my own gear. Over the years I've made many bags, packs and accessories. A few years ago some of my friends noticed some of my gear and a few even paid me to make gear for them. After I broke my wife's sewing machine I realized I needed something more heavy duty to support my hobby. I came to the realization that I could pay for my new sewing machine by selling some of my gear and Mountain Ridge Gear was born. scan-102130000.jpg Veteran Owned - Family Run After serving over 22 years in the military I have gained an affinity for rugged, functional gear that is NOT made in China. I want gear that will last! As many of you know, it's hard to find high quality, rugged gear that's made in America. My gear is just that. Everything I make is to the highest standards, with the best materials available. I don't put lots of useless pockets and do-dads on my gear. MRG makes GEAR THAT'S OVER-BUILT, NOT OVER-DESIGNED. We painstakingly make everything by hand right here in beautiful Colorado Springs, CO. When you place an order we will make your gear. Because we don't normally keep gear readymade we ask that you give us 2 to 3 weeks for delivery. |
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