Dec 5, 2011 6:49pm

Made in America: ‘We’re In!’

Thousands of you responded to our Made in America Christmas challenge with two words: “We’re in!”

You shared your Made in America stories and offered your gift suggestions.

The Wall family in Dallas found a shirt for dad at Brooks Brothers, and the Tokarz family, also from Dallas, scoured the stores for American goods.

Businesses across the country have seen families on the hunt for American-made products and are taking notice.

Wegmans supermarkets in upstate New York put their made in America goods right at the front door. Tervis Tumblers experienced the most web traffic in the company’s history after it was mentioned on “World News” last week.

Lisa Black from Harbor, Fla., saw Tervis Tumblers on TV, and then went out and bought $64 worth of cups.

Nordic Ware, the famous Bundt pan company in Minneapolis, has seen business increase to the tune of 42 new hires since we first visited it  in April.

And since we introduced you to those boomers and their American bathing suits in California, Tara Grinna swimwear has hired three new seamstresses.

Made in America is getting results because of you, creating, it’s hoped, a Christmas full of joy and jobs too.

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Made in America. Trying to buy band aids, Johnson and Johnson Band Aid brand, made in China, Walgreens, proudly displays Made in USA and they were cheaper!

Posted by: nancy roberts | December 5, 2011, 6:58 pm 6:58 pm

Please make a master list of companies so we can buy products made in America all year!!!

Posted by: KB | December 5, 2011, 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

I think this is great but now find out how many of these companies that have the label Made In Amercian are owned by foreign companies????

Just curious here,

Posted by: Joe | December 5, 2011, 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Don’t forget the Longaberger Basket Company. All baskets are made in Ohio and shipped all around the world.

Elizabeth

Posted by: Elizabeth Leight | December 5, 2011, 7:01 pm 7:01 pm

As sad as it seems every war has been an economy boon except this war. Has any one looked into how much of our military supplies are foreign made. Especially uniforms.

Posted by: DAN IDZIKOWSKI | December 5, 2011, 7:02 pm 7:02 pm

Cinco Christmas tree stands are made in America. We sell them at our Christmas tree farm. They are a dollar or two more than what you’d get at a discount store, but they are heavy-duty and will last a lifetime.

Posted by: LA Smith | December 5, 2011, 7:02 pm 7:02 pm

MADE IN AMERICA & TENNESSEE:
Gibson guitars
Goo Goo Cluster (candy)
Lodge iron skillets, & more

Posted by: Peggy Steele | December 5, 2011, 7:04 pm 7:04 pm

I’m going to buy a snow blower did my research online. I then called Home Depot spoke with Matt He was so helpful one of his first questions was would you like to buy american. I said I would he recommended the Sno-Tek brand And I will be buying one this week. $500.00 and MADE IN AMERICA

Posted by: Mark Trotter | December 5, 2011, 7:04 pm 7:04 pm

Sarah’s Essence Aromatherapy makes all her products right here in the USA. All blends are handcrafted. Beautiful and healthy products for fantastic gift giving.

Posted by: Cindy Wolk Weiss | December 5, 2011, 7:07 pm 7:07 pm

Your news story said you have received over 7000 comments. How can I see them? Would love to use them to guide my Christmas shopping.

Posted by: Dawn Urbani | December 5, 2011, 7:08 pm 7:08 pm

Hello my name is Travis . We own a family business in North Carolina. We are a textile manufacture that hires around about 500 employees in America. We have been in business since 1932. We manufacture woven throws, pillows, wall hangings, etc… You can see our product that we manufacture for walmart in the photo to section of there stores or on walmart.com. We would love for you to to help us out. Nothing has been hit harder than textiles in the United States. We are a total veritcal company and thru all of this we’ve been able to stay debt free. It is a really good American story, I promise. Sincerely, Travis Oates

Posted by: Travis Oates | December 5, 2011, 7:08 pm 7:08 pm

My family and I will buy American, I want Walmart and other stores to set aside in their stores for MADE IN THE USA Products. Sam Walton pledge that when he was alive! If these store’s don not set aside then America needs to boycott these stores and shop the stores that will set a spot aside for Made In America Products.

Posted by: dave | December 5, 2011, 7:10 pm 7:10 pm

Not only do we produce an American made product, but only several states in the Northeast produce it.

We produce 100% PURE MAPLE SYRUP!
We are in Geauga County in northeast Ohio. We make the maple syrup and produce many delicious confections from the syrup.

We ship anywhere.

Posted by: Donna Divoky | December 5, 2011, 7:11 pm 7:11 pm

I haven’t seen anything about Books on your series. Many of the books I buy say ‘Printed in the United States of America’ on the copyright page. I assume this means they are made in the USA. Some examples of the Publishers I’ve checked are Stackpole Books – Mechanicsburg PA; McBooks Press – Ithaca NY; White Mane Press- Shippensburg PA. I know I’m concentrating on Nonfiction History but I’ve also looked at a lot of Sci-Fi paperbacks. So how about a segment on plain old fashoned real books and which ones (especially children’s books since I suspect many of them are imports) are made in the USA. (2nd time submitted not sure first one went through)

Posted by: Bob Smart | December 5, 2011, 7:13 pm 7:13 pm

to Mark Trotter: Happy I made some parts for those models. Made in Brillion, WI.

Posted by: tyler reynolds | December 5, 2011, 7:14 pm 7:14 pm

Best Made in America flip flops. Very cool! Check them out.

Posted by: Kent van allen | December 5, 2011, 7:15 pm 7:15 pm

Bought a pair of Texas Jeans for 29.99 with free shipping for the Holidays,10.00 dollars cheaper than the imported Levi jeans and a better fit.

Posted by: Mark Cassidy | December 5, 2011, 7:15 pm 7:15 pm

Is there a listing that shows all the Made in America websites? I would look there first to do all of my holiday shopping and thru out the year if there was. I am not very computer savy and get fustrated looking on the web and getting thousands of results. Please help me help America

Posted by: Lorraine | December 5, 2011, 7:16 pm 7:16 pm

Purchased coffee mugs from Hobby Lobby that are made in Marshall Texas (Martinez Pottery)!

Posted by: M Cervantez | December 5, 2011, 7:19 pm 7:19 pm

Why not require the country of origin be more posted more obvious than it is now? It would help shoppers identify products they want better. It should not violate any trade agreements because it would not restrict purchasing decisions. Presently, when I want a “made in Americs” product, I have to search for the information. It is often on the back of the product and in very small print.

I suspect it would make many purchasers uncomfortable to realize how much is not made in America. For that reason, I suspect many retailers would fight such changes.

Posted by: Ronald C. Burton | December 5, 2011, 7:22 pm 7:22 pm

Frustrated trying to find Made in America Christmas cards. Finally at Barnes and Noble found cards. The only cards made here were the UNICEF cards! So happy to buy them and also help a worthwhile organization! Please continue to post our American companies and products. We also say “We’re In”!!!

Posted by: Chris Schultz | December 5, 2011, 7:26 pm 7:26 pm

I bought $150 worth of Tevis tumblers. Everyone in my family is getting one! While purchasing them in Bed, Bath and Beyond I found that the store had conveniently, where appropriate, posted “Made in America” signs on their display cases. This made it a no brainer!

Posted by: Le Ann Skinner | December 5, 2011, 7:27 pm 7:27 pm

Annalee dolls WERE made Iin America until the last decade. The creator, Annalee, passed away leaving the company, which she founded in Meredith, NH, where the dolls were designed and physically made, to her two sons. From what I understand, one of the sons wanted more profits so he closed the factory in NH leaving just the sales room and sent all of the manufacturing to China. If you look at a tag on an Annalee doll, you will see Designed in Meredith, NH, Made in China. I have told everyone I know NOT to buy these dolls. There are/were collectors who purchased these dolls because they were cute, unique, MADE IN AMERICA, and collectors were always looking for the new releases. Collectors actually joined a club to become members and buy specially made dolls that were only available to members. I no longer purchase these dolls and will not until they bring them back to America…..

Posted by: Carol | December 5, 2011, 7:29 pm 7:29 pm

While visiting a local furniture store for a radio hosted Toys for Tots program, my husband and I decided to do a little shopping for ourselves for Christmas. We purchased a recliner sofa and chair MADE IN AMERICA by Flexsteel Industries of Dubuque Iowa! We love the quality of this product and would recommend Flexsteel to everyone!

Posted by: Sherie | December 5, 2011, 7:45 pm 7:45 pm

Here’s a thought: buy a made in america christmas card and go buy a made in america postage stamp and send it to someone!! The post office is made in america too!!

Posted by: Gail k | December 5, 2011, 7:48 pm 7:48 pm

You must check out Tamarack in Beckley, West Virginia. It is a large beautiful building with everything made in West Virginia including, furniture, glassware, baskets, quilts, dolls and many more things. Nothing there is made from China. It would be worth a trip for World News. Beautiful.

Posted by: Betty Moore | December 5, 2011, 8:01 pm 8:01 pm

Want you to know, my husband Gordon and I are in. I have bought pottery from a local potter to give as Christmas gifts…and I’ll be buying other things made in the USA. My husband has bought something too, but he won’t tell me what it is. I guess I’ll find out Christmas Day.

Posted by: Sue Certain | December 5, 2011, 8:02 pm 8:02 pm

Check out Badger’s Best Furniture in Bonduel, WI. They feature Wisconsin and USA made products.

Posted by: Bridget | December 5, 2011, 8:28 pm 8:28 pm

With the sucess that you have had in promoting Made in America on your Network, have you thought about challenging the other major Networks to promote Made in America too? Think of how many more viewers would get the message and start buying in America.
We have not seen any promotion of this kind on the other major Networks.
What do you think?
Larry Lindsey
Hemphill, Texas

Posted by: Larry D. Lindsey | December 5, 2011, 8:35 pm 8:35 pm

My husband and I are in the middle of a remodeling job. Why at our local Home depot to buy two windows and a door, I was looking to see where they were made. We bought the MADE IN AMERICAN windows and door. We spent about $500 dollars and I was very happy to see that we either created a few jobs or saved a few jobs. Our next project on this remodeling job is the kitchen floor, I have my fingers crossed that the materials we purchase are AMERICAN MADE.

Posted by: Dianna Marcum | December 5, 2011, 8:43 pm 8:43 pm

I am so proud of ABC News for the Made in America model. I have been looking at every item I purchase to see where it is made.
If we would only realize that every item imported has to have shipping costs applied and when they are landed there is duty to be paid. Then It has to be shipped from one ship dock across the country. All the extras added on does not pay . Often when we receive the purchase it is damaged and we have to take the item back and possibly not receive another item like we had purchased.
LETS BUY ALL OF OUR PRODUCTS MADE IN AMERICA!!!!!!!

Posted by: Vincent Higgs | December 5, 2011, 8:59 pm 8:59 pm

Was so happy to hear of this Buy American campaign. I’M IN. Just bought a t-shirt from Chrysler.com t for my husband for Christmas that is made in America and some pottery for myself for Christmas at Emerson Creek Pottery.

Posted by: Shelley | December 5, 2011, 9:03 pm 9:03 pm

Diane . Where can I get one of the signs that ever one is holding up that says Made In America , I would love to have one I know thay are made in America . Thank You

Posted by: Bob Glenn | December 5, 2011, 9:43 pm 9:43 pm

bought a “Ardent” spinning reel, only ones made in USA

Posted by: GLENN | December 5, 2011, 9:52 pm 9:52 pm

American manufacturers need to advertise their “Made in America” products with larger letters for their customers. I just bought 2 pairs of wool socks made by Wigwam from Sheboygan, but I needed my reading glasses just to see the small letters indicating it was made in America.

Posted by: Lenny Ventre | December 5, 2011, 9:57 pm 9:57 pm

It shouldn’t be so hard to find American made products. I spent hours on the internet looking with little success. Yes, we do need a master list. Otherwise, this will not be a very successful campaign.

Posted by: Donna | December 5, 2011, 10:12 pm 10:12 pm

Just a note on Walmart having made in America items. One of the workers there told me today that it would never happen. I believe if enough people across America holds up those ” Made In America” signs in front of Walmart a couple of days a week it might make a difference. Come on America, its time we practice what we preach. Lets take America back.

Posted by: Lois Wood | December 5, 2011, 10:18 pm 10:18 pm

I’ve spent the last year attempting to to close all credit cards that outsource their call center labor over sees. It’s been difficult to find replacements but on the positive side I no longer have the aggravation of dealing with a customer service representative that is reading off a standard operating procedural manual. Imagine asking a question that isn’t in there book or their knowledge. They just keep repeating themselves. I love it!

Posted by: Verchacha | December 5, 2011, 10:26 pm 10:26 pm

Russell Stover chocolates just went to my building’s caretaker–they are proudly made in the USA. My daughter got some Perler Beads (unfortunately, though, it looks like they are moving to Chinese products–but we got the American ones), and she will also get some Russell Stover chocolates

Posted by: mellers | December 5, 2011, 11:26 pm 11:26 pm

Most of the NO Nonsence brand of socks and stockings are still made in the USA. They are sold at our local Jewel-Osco and Walgreen’s stores. Check the labels to be sure they are USA made.

Posted by: Carolyn | December 5, 2011, 11:29 pm 11:29 pm

AMERICAN Broadcasting Company – Nice Move! Toro snow blowers and lawn mowers. excellent quality,excellent value.made in bloomington,MN by great committed workers. will this comment get posted? Americas have to be told the whole story. GOOGLE, Interviews-Gary Gereffi / is walmart good for america? or, PBS – Store Wars. or, Institute for Global Labour and Human Rights.The largest retailer in the world is dictating manufacturing prices and practices,they only sell what they want and crush everything in the way.BUY QUALITY,SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY,BE AMERICA AGAIN !

Posted by: Carl Nenadich | December 6, 2011, 12:58 am 12:58 am

In Oak Hill WV is a young man really making it in America! John Petretich, owner of Virgin Timber Lumber Company, uses salvaged wood from delapidated structures to create beautiful furniture after a labor intensive process of de-nailing and re-milling the lumber. He employs students from nearby Fayette Institute of Technology to help him preserve the history encased in old-growth lumber by repurposing into furniture that can be used and enjoyed by several more generations. His website is virgintimberlumber.com

Posted by: SHARON | December 6, 2011, 3:44 am 3:44 am

“Chef” catalog lists products made in America…and they are several. Great for ordering Made In America Christmas gifts. Wish all catalogs would post which items are Made In America. It would make shopping so much easier.

Posted by: Anna Olexy | December 6, 2011, 7:36 am 7:36 am

I reside in an area steeped in agriculture: aspargus, cherries, blueberries, apples, dairy, Christmas trees and wreaths are our major products.

In early November, I relish the site of semi’s loaded with live Christmas trees driving away from our county to destinations unknown. With each launch, I offer a peaceful holiday to the lucky recipients. Yes, unbeknownst to you, your live Christmas tree comes with a wish!

I share our regions bounty with family and friends by giving locally grown and produced dried cherries and blueberries. They are edible memories of the summer past. These gourmet items have a long shelf-life and can be eaten as is or used in recipes. They are the perfect gift for someone who has everything. I always include our favorite recipe for white chocolate, cherry and walnut cookies.

Posted by: Lisa Fleury | December 6, 2011, 7:44 am 7:44 am

Just Google “Made in USA companies” and you will get all the information you need to locate and buy American made products from dishes to furniture. God bless!

Posted by: Shae | December 6, 2011, 8:06 am 8:06 am

Here’s the growing list from ABCNews:

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/business/2011/11/made-in-america-gift-ideas/

My only question would be: Is it just “Made in America” or is it “Owned By and Made By Americans”? There’s a big difference. I can buy a Honda or Toyota that is “Made in America”, but all the profit goes back to Japan.

Posted by: Bob | December 6, 2011, 9:15 am 9:15 am

KithcnAide stand mixer and blender are made in the usa. I have a kithcnaide stand mixer and I love it and have never, never had any problems with it. Would make a great Christmas present!!

Posted by: Mary | December 6, 2011, 9:38 am 9:38 am

I have been shopping for new flooring for my home and since your story on the Made in the USA home in Montana I stopped looking at color and type and started looking for Made in USA. Well, after stopping in my local flooring stores to inquire about products Made in the USA I found the perfect color and type; Mohawk’s engineered hardwoods. Thank you ABC for bringing to light the amount of jobs I can help create just by buying “Made in the USA”! My floors are beautiful and worthy of mentioning is that I found the perfect Mohawk rug at Home Depot that fit my budget and Made in the USA criteria!

Posted by: Cheri Thornton | December 6, 2011, 10:26 am 10:26 am

I hope other companies follow Wegmans and designate an area of their stores just for Made in America products, and I hope those areas get bigger and bigger ever year until the Made in China garbage is pushed out the back door into the dumpster where it belongs.

Posted by: Agingdiscoqueen | December 6, 2011, 10:39 am 10:39 am

Please put out a list, I have been in the internet for over an hour trying to find an American Made Baby Stroller. Takes me to the big store sites and most don’t tell where they are made! HOW FRUSTRATING. I am making a sign to hang in my yard that says BUY AMERICAN!

Keep up the good work.

Posted by: Carol Lucky | December 6, 2011, 10:46 am 10:46 am

You want to buy American? Buy a BOOK. They are all made in the US.

Posted by: Sarah James | December 6, 2011, 11:31 am 11:31 am

I have been impressed with the Made in America series. One thing I would like to see addressed (after the holidays), is which companies have call centers in the U.S. I had a very frustrating time with Dell’s “customer service” this past summer. It was obvious in both written and verbal communication that I was dealing with people overseas. And Michael Dell lives in Texas!

Posted by: Kathy Beth Stavinoha | December 6, 2011, 12:41 pm 12:41 pm

Cerreta’s chocolate’s are made in Arizona and available to order online and they are YUMMY

Posted by: joyce | December 6, 2011, 1:31 pm 1:31 pm

Fruit of the Earth skin care products are made in the USA. Vitamin E cream, aloe vera gels, sunscreens, sunblocks, lotions etc. They are in Walgreens, Walmart, Dollar General, and Family Dollar as well. Not Christmas gifts, but good to be purchased for everyday use! Their lotions are very moisturizing, cost less than other more name brand products, and are just as good imo.

Posted by: Thoughtyouknew | December 6, 2011, 3:23 pm 3:23 pm

Check out your local Farmers Markets for local grown and made jams & syrups. They make a nice Chrismas morning breakfast gift package.

Posted by: Ann | December 6, 2011, 4:32 pm 4:32 pm

My husband works for Valspar Paint Co in Covington Georgia. They make the powder coating paint for John Deere and other large companies. However, anytime I am at Lowes I tell the folks in line buying paint “thank you for keeping my husband in a job”. Sounds sorta nerdy right? But that is exactly how I feel.

Posted by: Melinda Stancel | December 6, 2011, 7:54 pm 7:54 pm

I found out that Hadley Pottery in Louisville, KY, is “Made in America.” My youngest granddaughter is named Hadley…I started a collection for her from Hadley Pottery – a piggy bank and a Christmas ornament – after seeing Diane Sawyer’s report on ABC News!! What a great idea!! Thank you!!

Posted by: Ginger Masingill | December 6, 2011, 10:06 pm 10:06 pm

WE ARE IN. There is a business in Florida that only sell Made in America. They have beautiful gifts and linens Made in America. Does anyone know where to find Toddler’s clothing Made in America?

Posted by: Diane Bruner | December 6, 2011, 11:48 pm 11:48 pm

I’m in! I bought a Nordic Ware Microwave Popcorn Popper at Target for just under $15, and it works like a charm. Great Christmas gift with some popcorn and seasonings. Thanks ABC, Diane Sawyer and David Muir!

Posted by: Joann Foss | December 8, 2011, 4:07 pm 4:07 pm

I bought Melissa & Doug toys from Amazon, which was today’s deal. You can search USA made in Amazon’s search engine for anything you are looking for.

Posted by: Susan R | December 8, 2011, 4:21 pm 4:21 pm

I bought Christmas cards because I thought they were cute. Turns out they are Made in America! The company is Allport Greeting Cards. Fantastic to find that and will definitely look for their cards in the future!

Posted by: Karen Millar | December 9, 2011, 5:58 pm 5:58 pm

Excellent Toy – Metal Potholder Loom from Harrisville Designs (www.harrisville.com) – great activity for kids

Posted by: shirley blaschke | December 10, 2011, 12:29 am 12:29 am

Domke Camera Bags … Mine is the F-5xb; just a touch under $80, for my Nikon D3100, 2 lenses and assorted goodies. In addition to the F-5xb, there are smaller and bigger ones, all quality workmanship from American workers.

Posted by: Charles Cohn | December 10, 2011, 10:28 pm 10:28 pm

I did it! Bought an All-Clad saucepan for the husband – it was nearly $200, but these pots and pans are know worldwide amongst serious cooks. You should feature the company – a true example of American quality.
Here’s another – Homer Laughlin China Company – makers of the iconic Fiestaware. Who HASN’T grown up with at least one piece of this somewhere in the house? I have tons and I love its quality, timelessness, and cheerfulness. I’d love to see a feature on them.

Posted by: Citizen Jane | December 11, 2011, 8:51 am 8:51 am

I was surprised to find colored tissue paper for wrapping at a Dollar Tree. The tissue was made in MA.

Posted by: Sharon | December 12, 2011, 7:41 pm 7:41 pm

Dicks carrries a stepper called “The High Step” TM product made in America.

Posted by: Kelly | December 12, 2011, 8:12 pm 8:12 pm

They make jewelry here in South Texas. It is great stuff from precious gems to cute charms and more.

Posted by: Joelle Badgley | December 15, 2011, 11:40 am 11:40 am

I always try to buy Made in America. I recently purchased a pants set and a velvet jackset from the Bedford Fair catalog. Both were advertised as made in USA. That is the reason I bought them. When they arrived both articles said made in China. This is grossly misleading and is very distressing to those of us that are trying to do the right thing

Posted by: Lucille Crawford | December 15, 2011, 8:07 pm 8:07 pm

My brother manufactures fabulous wool mattress pads in Pocatello, Idaho. His company is called SnugFleece Woolens. He has been in business for over 20 years and his product material also is made in the USA!!!

Posted by: Mary Kay McCollum | December 16, 2011, 11:10 am 11:10 am

I’m presently on a 14 month work assignment in La Pocatiere Canada(East of Quebec) and I shopped in a Walmart close by for apartment furnishings. I actually found Throw rugs for my entranceway that were “Made in America” and thought of ABC News! I was pretty happy that I was able to “Buy American” in Canada!

Posted by: Doug Hall | December 17, 2011, 8:28 am 8:28 am

I found a pretty cool stocking stuffer, the BugLit….bought for the Dads and hubby (can’t wait to use it) Company is Nite Ize in Boulder Colorado. Designed, enginneered, and assembled in USA, however there are are both domestic and foreign parts.

Posted by: Leah | December 18, 2011, 9:16 pm 9:16 pm

Gold Toe Windsor Wool Socks and Nordic Ware microwave popcorn poppers made in the USA. Bought multiples of both for presents this year. Bought a new washing machine this year. Speed Queen also made in the USA.

Posted by: Kristine Simoni | December 20, 2011, 5:23 pm 5:23 pm

I just bought cowboy boots for my son that are made in america.
Abilene Boot Company located in Somerset, PA

Posted by: Becky Long | December 21, 2011, 8:25 am 8:25 am

Now that holiday shopping is just about done I have 2 ideas to keep this going….a “Made in America” New Years celebration – drink only “spirits” or drinks made in the USA! Then in the 2012 “See America” – vacation in the USA instead of another country. SW Florida beaches are like being in the tropics, the NW part of the country is breathtakingly gorgeous, Southern California is absolutely beautiful, Maine is spectacular, NYC is unique, the Grand Canyon is one place that everyone should see in their lifetime….spend your vacation dollars HERE and not outside of the USA. Every little bit helps and we need all the help we can get so….LET’S DO IT!!

Posted by: Judie Painter | December 21, 2011, 9:53 pm 9:53 pm

We took the made in America challenge for Christmas and tried to buy at least 50% Made in America products. It was fun. Following is a list of local products and companies that helped us celebrate the season as givers and receivers:

Christmas cards (Wild Ivy Designs, Winterport, ME; The Borealis Press, Blue Hill, ME; mollyOcards, Camden, ME; Fantus Paper Products, Chicago, IL) // Paper wrapping (The Seaman Paper Co., Otter River, MA) // Candy (Bath Sweet Shoppe, Bath, ME) // Chocolate (Black Dinah Chocolatiers, Isle Au Haut, ME) // Maple Syrup (Strawberry Hill Farm, Skowhegan, ME) // Woodsman’s Weatherstick (Maine Line Products, Greenwood, ME) // Henley shirts, T-shirts, Camisole (Rambler’s Way, Kennebunk, ME) // Shirt (Nally & Millie, Los Angeles, CA) // Tickets to a performance of “Mama Mia” (Merrill Auditorium, Portland, ME) // Ikebana vases (Georgetown Pottery, Georgetown, ME) // “SunriseGuide” – discount coupon book to promote local, healthy and green businesses in Maine (The SunriseGuide, LLC, Westbrook, ME) // Kate Libby Calendar (Artforeverydayonline & Willard Publishing) // Boothbay Harbor Calendar (Connections, Inc., Southport, ME) // Maine Geographic Calendar (Maine Imaging & DeLorme, Yarmouth, ME) // Balsam sachets (Maine Balsam Fir Products, West Paris, ME) // Gift certificates for a massage; dinner; & fine food or wine (Local masseuse; local restaurants; local deli & gourmet shops)

Posted by: Gaye Wagner | January 13, 2012, 11:11 am 11:11 am

Really no matter if someone doesn’t understand then its up to other users that they will help, so here it happens.

Posted by: Herbert Bringman | February 13, 2012, 3:52 pm 3:52 pm

I received a double decker box of Whitman’s Sampler candy from my husband for Valentine’s Day. All of the candy, and all box packaging, is totally “Made in America” – and has been since its beginning in 1842 – over 160 years. Its time for them to be recognized for that. They employ over 2500 people! Thanks! L. West

Posted by: Lynda West | February 15, 2012, 9:46 am 9:46 am

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