A Made in America Buyers Guide

Today I introduce to you some very hard working Americans who provide you with trusted American made products all of which help to support our economic standing in the world!

Now more than ever its vital to support the "Made in the USA" label with so many economic disasters and the rampant outsourcing to other countries! Stand proud Americans I have some very good news for you about some of your favorite products you can feel good about buying. Many of which I'm certain you've seen in homes over the years through out the generations.

Guess who the world's leading manufacturer is, and who produces goods valued in excess of one and a half trillion dollars, go ahead guess.

Well, if you guessed the good ole U.S. you are dead on!

Although China and Japan dominate the world in producing much of the everyday products such as electronics, toys, clothes and other common household products, the "Made in the USA" label is alive and well and stands proudly as a significant provider of much needed goods.

I will now unveil just a few of the proud companies located right here in the United States of American providing you with home made brands marked with the "Made in the USA" label.

Enjoy the show! The list includes chocolate, bikes, technology, baseball bats, toys and heavy equipment! I'm proud to be an American and writing this has helped me to be even more proud.

Now the next time you hear negative talk about the state of our country tell folks about the great American Company Caterpillar who's still working hard to provide you with great goods and services, not to mention building our towns and cities. 

Made by the one and only real motorcycle maker known to man...Harley Davidson!

Children have been named after this bike and no doubt conceived on one as well. The Harley is bar none the best motorcycle ever to be made and the dream bike of bikers the world round.

Harley Davidson, is the proud red blooded product of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This magnificent machines roots date back to 1901. The American made Harley rolls down the road with the mesmerizing rumble distinctive to Harley. There is no other sound or feeling like it! Once you've had a Harley you'll never go back!

The Harley is one hard working product that has shaped the and traveled the landscape of our country. 

Hatfield Pennsylvania is the proud home of K'NEX Brands. Can you remember building great things for hours on end with building sets?

K'Nex creates such greats inspiring many a budding engineer, architect, designer, builder and flat out all creative types of children.

These great American made toys include blocks, bricks, connectors and rods giving a child all they need to create amazing things.

You will find the "Made in the USA" label on all of these great must have toys.

NOTE: You will no doubt see toys from your childhood and yes they are alive and well still today. Enjoy!

Anytime you need a new tennis shoe remember New Balance one of the best American companies remaining in an industry widely consisting of foreign manufacturing! So if buying American is important to you this is a company you will want to support!

It doesn't get more American than baseball which also happens to be my favorite sport!

The Louisville Slugger company is located in Louisville Kentucky and has been settled there for over 120 years. This amazing company makes a great line of bats that are the same as those used by the Major League Baseball Players.

So if you ever have a need for an American made bat and one that's like those used by the pros, a Louisville Slugger is the bat for you!

This is another company I visited with my daughters. It was a magical experience.

One my daughters will treasure forever. They became the proud parents of their very own custom made teddy bear which went straight to the nursery for prenatal care once the girls completed their creation. This is one of the fun features available there, kids can create their special little new born teddy.

The girls went through the entire newborn hospital stay experience and it was amazing. Something words have a hard time explaining.

So if you have small children a easy and magical vacation trip is in Shelburne, Vermont, home to the Vermont Teddy Bear Company!

This great company is very proud of the American handmade quality that goes into each product.

Every single bear made is done so by hand and comes with a lifetime guarantee.

Now it doesn't get any better than that. Enjoy!

Need a quality kitchen appliance? Viking Range Corp., is located in warm and beautiful Greenwood Mississippi which is a beautiful place filled with warm and friendly hard working folk. Viking makes a durable quality line of restaurant quality ovens, ranges and grills. If you need anything of the sort do give "Made in the USA" your patronage!

While the list goes on there is much to be positive about when it comes to the "Made in the USA" label and many great products you can support as you provide loved ones with everyday common needs plus feel the pride in supporting your home and country!