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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 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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