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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 QMT Windchimes QMT Windchimes? is the premier domestic manufacturer of high quality, hand-tuned wind chimes. Our handmade windchimes ship from our factory in Manassas Park, Virginia. We understand that our success is dependent upon the success of our retail partners, so we strive to build the best quality wind chimes on the market. We pride ourselves in supporting our retail partners with highest quality wind chimes and outstanding customer service. Watch our intro video below to learn more about what makes windchimes by QMT the best on the market. QMT WindchimesTM originated in the Florida craft show circuit in the early 80's. Mike Throne camped in the back of his van and traveled to craft shows selling different products, including wind chimes from a local producer. When his source for chimes dried up, Mike began to build his own handmade wind chimes, with an eye toward quality and continually improving his designs. Working during the week in a 10' x 20' warehouse, he produced the chimes that would be sold on the weekend. Mike was determined to offer the buying public a chime that was as beautiful to see as it was to hear. And it worked, the demand for his windchimes soon overwhelmed his ability to make them himself. So he took a deep breath and became a young entrepreneur following the American dream. He hired his first employees, found our facility in Manassas Park and set down roots in the community to produce quality handmade windchimes for wholesale trade shows. Arias? was the first line of wind chimes he created, soon followed by Weatherland?. QMT WindchimesTM continued to grow in numbers of chimes produced and in the number of lines offered. The introduction of Corinthian Bells?, the first in the next generation of windchimes, created an astonishing excitement among retailers in the gift and garden industries. Corinthian Bells? are the ultimate wind chimes on the market today, the exceptional tones and resonances and the contemporary design stay true to Mike's original desire to offer quality chimes that were pleasing to all the senses. QMT WindchimesTM offers a wide selection of quality chimes, birdhouses and birdfeeders, each handmade with the same care and attention as the original. In the spring of 2005, Mike chose his successor, Jamie Baisden, who shared Mike's vision for QMT. Since Jamie's purchase of QMT in 2006, QMT has continued to move forward as a domestic producer committed to its employees, customers and community. Over the past five years, QMT WindchimesTM has introduced the Shenandoah Melodies? line, the new Arias? Elite line and three new sizes in the Corinthian Bells? line. All have been well received by our customers and continue to gain in popularity. Our newest brands include In Loving Memory? Windchimes and For the Girls? Windchimes. Our In Loving Memory? chimes are engraved with inspirational verses and make a great memorial gift. The For The Girls? brand was created as a way to support loved ones and raise funds for breast cancer research. We are continuing to move forward with new sounds and designs, while maintaining the standards of excellence and innovation on which the company was built. |
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