American-Made Things Loved This Month

A pair of jeans, a pop-up market, a Cabernet, wool socks, legwarmers over leggings, a tote bag, two shirts, oranges, and a leather protector spray. Here are more than a few American-made things that I'm loving this month:

The Cold Season

As the season inches toward winter, the more you have people around you sniffling, sneezing, and coughing it seems. Feeling under the weather? Got a cold? Arm yourself with some comforting remedies and things to help keep you human while you're sick.

Five Other Ways You Can Use Q-tips

So, apparently you're not supposed to put cotton swabs inside your ears to clean them. (Cue Girls OCD-like comments below.) Uh huh, that's right. Cotton swabs, however, are useful for lots of things. I keep a container on my dresser and never travel without them. I buy Q-tip brand cotton swabs, made in the USA, in bulk at Costco.

Here are five "other" things you can do with cotton swabs:

Things I Spotted at Costco Made in the USA

Flexon Professional Commercial Grade Hose

On my last trip to Costco, I decided to snap pics of the non-food products I spotted that proudly displayed that there were Made in the USA. Here are eight more American-made things that I found in my brief visit (to buy milk):

Red, White, and Blueberry

Happy Fourth of July! This holiday is the epitome of summer: barbeques, swimming, fireworks, and relaxing with friends and family. What's a better way to celebrate the USA than enjoying some American-made products?

Cheese and Crackers

Do you ever have those days where you get home and you're so hungry you can't even wait to cook? Yep, I know those well. My game plan in those situations is to stuff my face with something quickly right out of the fridge and then think about what to do next. I usually reach for some cheese and crackers.

From Head to Toe: The Snowy Weekend Outfit

 

 

Boy, has it been really cold lately. It was particularly cold and windy in Upstate NY where I spent last weekend. I did little else than to snuggle in front of the fireplace, drink cups of piping hot tea, sit around chatting with a few friends, and bundle up in a chunky sweater for the snowy outdoors.

In the Closet

I use these Iris shoe storage boxes for my bedroom closet for shoes and other miscellaneous items like wallets and scarves. Our linen closet used to be a total hurricane of items. Contained in these clear boxes, the stuff is now organized but still easily found. They are perfect for storing personal care products, first aid/medical supplies, nail polish, travel items, and just about everything else. I have purchased at least two sets of 12 to use around my home and in the car. If you're lucky, you can even find them at your local Costco.