Made in U.S.A.

I've been trying to be more conscious about the things I buy lately, I want to buy things made in America. I am not 100% hardcore devoted to this, but when I have a choice I really like to try to choose those items.

I'm going to make a list of great things I've found, and of products I've always loved, but haven't ever turned the box over to check if it's Made in USA. I hope to keep finding tons more!

Burt's Bees - Lovely lovely products and now you have a better excuse to spend that extra money on it!

Boudreax's Butt Paste and all Boudreax products.

Arbonne - Lovely make-up, skincare, and baby lines. I use their baby stuff.

Baby Bjorn Potty Chair - Learned this as Josey was dragging her chair all over the bathroom :)

Green Toys - Company that makes toys out of recycled materials. We have a cute kitchen set!

Saltwater Sandals - I didn't know this, until I recently got Josey some sandals for the summer

Some West Elm furniture is assembled in the USA - Hmm, good to know. I like their stuff!

CHI flat iron - VERY nice flat iron! Does a great job! Gorgeous gorgeous hair! CHI also offers other products made here at home!

Sam's Club cookie sheets - I really, really, like my cookie sheets. I also feel like Sam's Club (and Walmart) does a good job trying to keep Made in USA products in their stores.

Nordic Ware- an array of kitchen products

Pyrex- Glass bakeware

Lenox- Fine China

Hudson Jeans- These are OH so cute. I want a pair. Look them up, YOU will want a pair! Maybe this can be my excuse to splurge... maybe.

This is just a short list. Most of this is stuff I've noticed around my house. I like to try to keep my eyes open to where things are made, especially in this economy!

Man, all this wants me to shout out a big ol'

"AMERICA!!!"

I wish I could type that the way my older brother shouts it ;)

Something like "AMEEERRRICAAAAA!!" With a Texan twist...

Haha, have a good day!

Add to the list in comments, I want to keep finding stuff!!

5, 6, Pick Up Sticks

Yesterday it was so nice and warm!

So warm, that there were a few lawnmowers and weed wackers heard around the neighborhood. As my husband and I were sitting outside, we were forced to look at how our yard came through the winter. The lot our house is on has about 20 to many pine trees, and there were branches scattered all through the yard. So, we got Josey's pink John Deer wagon out and picked up sticks.

Josey joined in the fun with the most adorable shorts on. We loved to see her cute legs!

Josey loves to be outside! She spends a lot of her time kicking through the dirt and shouting "Hi" at any jogger or car that goes by.

In between loads of sticks, Josey got to ride in the wagon. She did get a little scrape on her knee, but she smiled through that whole episode.

Josey loves to be outside! Absolutely loves it. So much, that it is always really embarrassing to take her inside. It sounds like she's getting tortured! Kicking and screaming and her face is a few shades past the point of red. I calmed Josey down with her next favorite thing which is taking a bath. This summer I see a lot of hours playing outside digging around in the dirt, stroller rides, bike rides, and lots of trips to the town pool. I can't wait!