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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 Shelter SHELTER is a collective of generalists tending towards towards these specializations: design, craft, painting, leather work, sewing, cabin building, woodworking, drawing, walks in beautiful settings, alchemy, the art of listening, and more. We're adding to the list everyday. SHELTER started in the spring of 2010 in the Mad River Valley of Vermont when we needed a bag to gather the wild edibles and mushrooms we'd been collecting. In autumn 2010, we moved from the Green Mountains to live in the mountains of western North Carolina. We're here to offer you well-crafted, beautiful, and thoughtful designs that are elegant, rustic, and timeless. Karie Reinertson earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts and has exhibited her paintings and illustrations in numerous shows in Washington, DC, San Francisco, CA, and Portland, OR. Prior to SHELTER, she worked for an environmental design non-profit, was a design/build intern and chef for Yestermorrow Design/Build School, and traveled extensively internationally, volunteering for environmental education centers. She is currently designing and making handbags here in the US that focus on beautiful, quality and sustainable materials. Robert Maddox is a trained architect, earning his Masters in Architecture. He worked for a sustainable design firm in Brooklyn, NY for four years before moving to Vermont to work with Yestermorrow Design/Build School. He is a designer/builder, and teaches a home design/build course in Vermont each summer. Please follow our blog to learn more about the other incredible people who make up SHELTER. We like them a lot, and think you will too. Please be in touch if you would like to use any of our content or images, as all text and photos are ? 2010-2013 // Karie Reinertson / SHELTER. The SHELTER logo and Shelter Protects You are TM 2011. |
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