tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50837185112176116002008-07-23T20:57:20.576-07:00Made in the USAPatriothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259917870020723170noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083718511217611600.post-34105560194788753742008-07-08T10:29:00.000-07:002008-07-08T21:56:14.653-07:00Winner!!!<span style="color:#000066;">The Winner of the <a href="http://www.homeplace-america.com/">Homeplace America</a> giveaway is . . . .<br /><br /></span><a href="http://nanatofour.blogspot.com/"><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Nana to Four</span></strong></a><span style="color:#000066;"> . . . . Congrats to you!!<br /><br />I'd like to thank <a href="http://www.homeplace-america.com/">Homeplace America</a> for very generously donating one of their items. Thanks to everyone who stopped by and entered!<br /><br />New giveaway coming very soon! Buy American!!!</span>Patriothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259917870020723170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083718511217611600.post-92010698027926280022008-06-30T06:28:00.000-07:002008-07-01T18:53:30.991-07:00Homeplace America - Giveaway!!<a href="http://www.homeplace-america.com/"><strong>Homeplace America</strong></a> is an excellent resource for anyone interested in purchasing products of high quality made here in the USA. They are dedicated to finding those products and supporting the workers who make those products. Sounds great to me!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.homeplace-america.com/"><strong>Homeplace America</strong></a> offers a wide range of products. Go check it out! <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217676169542921394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SGjo1O6gbLI/AAAAAAAAAa0/W_Qe2t9uk7M/s200/100Cotton-Blanket_thumb.jpg" border="0" /><a href="http://www.homeplace-america.com/"><strong>Homeplace America</strong></a> is very generously offering one of their 100% Cotton Thermal Blankets. It is made with only the finest, pure cotton in Swannanoa, North Carolina.<br /><br />In order to enter, go visit Homeplace America and pick out your favorite product. Then, come back here and leave one comment listing that favorite product. (Be sure to include an email address or another form of contact in case you win) I will draw one winner on Monday, July 7. You must have a USA shipping address to win.<br /><br /><em><br />**In light of the birth of our nation and our liberty, here are the full words of <strong>a true patriot, Patrick Henry</strong>, as spoken on March 23, 1775.<br /></em><a href="http://www.wallbuilders.com/LIBissuesArticles.asp?id=54"><strong><em>HERE</em></strong></a><em> is the link.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217676344162473554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SGjo_ZbDVlI/AAAAAAAAAa8/e6h8wo7MCis/s320/flag.jpg" border="0" /></em>Patriothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259917870020723170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083718511217611600.post-80475602364801468692008-06-23T10:04:00.000-07:002008-06-23T11:39:45.568-07:00Winner!!!<span style="color:#000066;">The Winner of the </span><a href="http://takeatote.com/"><span style="color:#000066;">Yvonne Totes</span></a><span style="color:#000066;"> giveaway is . . . .<br /><br /></span><a href="http://mom2gabnnat.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#000066;"><strong>Mom2gabnnat</strong> </span></a><span style="color:#000066;">. . . . Congrats to you!!<br /><br />I'd like to thank </span><a href="http://takeatote.com/"><span style="color:#000066;">Yvonne Totes</span></a><span style="color:#000066;"> for producing such beautiful bags here in the USA, and for offering one free to the winner. <br /><br /></span><span style="color:#000000;">The next giveaway will be up starting Friday, June 27!!! </span>Patriothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259917870020723170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083718511217611600.post-38428774436386994762008-06-17T06:06:00.000-07:002008-06-18T14:10:34.672-07:00Take a Tote - Giveaway!<a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SFc15d8id7I/AAAAAAAAAaU/al5CtSFFN1Q/s1600-h/bg_02001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212694355111999410" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 161px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 162px" height="173" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SFc15d8id7I/AAAAAAAAAaU/al5CtSFFN1Q/s200/bg_02001.jpg" width="172" border="0" /></a>Well readers, I am more than excited to introduce you to a wonderful new brand of American made bags and accessories!! <a href="http://takeatote.com/"><strong>Yvonne Totes</strong></a> is a Mother-Daughter business based out of Auburndale, Wisconsin offering more than 20 years of industrial sewing experience. <a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SFc2Y1x4gfI/AAAAAAAAAac/TDm4qdONEhY/s1600-h/pch_01061.jpg"></a><br /><br />Travel pillows, shopping bags, messenger bags, travel bags, athletic bags and coupon pouches are their specialty. Each bag is made from stylish and durable fabrics. Their prices are wholesale and they are looking for distributors. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212695673495881682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="84" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SFc3GNTwB9I/AAAAAAAAAas/KKYMmn1lC7c/s200/pch_01061.jpg" width="166" border="0" /><a href="http://takeatote.com/"><strong>Yvonne Totes</strong></a> is graciously offering this American made handbag: <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212693918544111714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SFc1gDmpKGI/AAAAAAAAAaM/HFiALlf4_uI/s200/TakeaTote.jpg" border="0" />In order to enter, go visit <a href="http://takeatote.com/"><strong>Yvonne Totes</strong></a> and find your favorite product. Then, come back and leave one comment listing your favorite product. (Remember to leave a way for me to contact you in case you win!) I will draw one winner on June 23. You must have a USA shipping address to win. Thank you!!<br /><br />We clearly cannot remain strong as a nation without the ability to produce our own products. I am excited to hear about <a href="http://www.conklinsteel.com/">Conklin Steel</a>.Patriothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259917870020723170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083718511217611600.post-87771858719568722392008-06-16T19:53:00.000-07:002008-06-16T20:02:46.748-07:00Winner!!!<span style="color:#000066;">The winner of the </span><a href="http://jennifersjumpers.blujay.com/"><span style="color:#000066;">Jennifer's Jumpers</span></a><span style="color:#000066;"> giveaway is . . . .<br /><br />PartyMix (no site) . . . Congrats to YOU!<br /><br /></span><span style="color:#000066;">Thanks so much to </span><a href="http://jennifersjumpers.blujay.com/"><span style="color:#000066;">Jennifer's Jumpers</span></a><span style="color:#000066;"> for kindly offering a beautiful dress.<br /><br />I've added a new Industrial section to the links on the right so check those out. Very cool story behind </span><a href="http://www.actronixinc.com/newport/index.html"><span style="color:#000066;"><strong>Actronix</strong></span></a><span style="color:#000066;"> in Arkansas. New American made giveaway coming up in just a few short hours!</span>Patriothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259917870020723170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083718511217611600.post-32767867923326095842008-06-11T17:32:00.000-07:002008-06-12T10:21:46.912-07:00Jennifer's Jumpers - Giveaway!!!If you know anyone in need of adorable summer dresses for their daughters, granddaughters, or nieces, you might want to check out this giveaway.<br /><br /><a href="http://jennifersjumpers.blujay.com/"><strong>Jennifer's Jumpers</strong></a> are modern and vintage pillow case dresses created by a former seamstress from Louisiana. The dresses are of boutique quality at affordable prices. Here are a few of my faves:<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SFBxPgH21AI/AAAAAAAAAZs/6FnqCG5RfLw/s1600-h/2108099_s1_i1.jpg"></a><a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SFBxjReyuZI/AAAAAAAAAaE/8lwc8qG7fDA/s1600-h/2084572_s1_i1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210789619669580178" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SFBxjReyuZI/AAAAAAAAAaE/8lwc8qG7fDA/s200/2084572_s1_i1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SFBxZheO_uI/AAAAAAAAAZ0/b3ekwt0xcA8/s1600-h/2108099_s1_i1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210789452163514082" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SFBxZheO_uI/AAAAAAAAAZ0/b3ekwt0xcA8/s200/2108099_s1_i1.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SFBxdO_PjPI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/pGXIh2SAi0M/s1600-h/2266354_s1_i1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210789515921165554" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SFBxdO_PjPI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/pGXIh2SAi0M/s200/2266354_s1_i1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Jennifer's Jumpers is generously offering one lucky winner one polka dot pillowcase dress of any color and size (from newborn to age 10)!!<br /><br />In order to enter, go visit <a href="http://jennifersjumpers.blujay.com/"><strong>Jennifer's Jumpers</strong></a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=46823"><strong>Jennifer's Etsy Shop</strong></a>. Pick out your favorite and come back here to leave a comment listing that favorite. Please make sure I have some way to contact you if you win! Only one entry per person and you must have a U.S. shipping address. I'll draw one winner by June 17. Thanks!!Patriothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259917870020723170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083718511217611600.post-65333692397469531222008-06-11T17:16:00.001-07:002008-06-11T17:18:35.261-07:00Winner!!!!<span style="color:#000066;">The winner of the </span><a href="http://www.trunkettes.com/"><span style="color:#000066;">Trunkettes</span></a><span style="color:#000066;"> giveaway is . . . .<br /><br /></span><a href="http://nowenteringmomville.blogspot.com/"><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Quite Contrary 1977</span></strong></a><span style="color:#000066;"> . . . Congrats to YOU!<br /><br />I'm so happy to have a part in spreading the word about companies who are producing quality products here in the U.S. and hiring American workers. Thank you all for stopping by and participating!</span>Patriothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259917870020723170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083718511217611600.post-17021224617394743812008-06-02T11:46:00.000-07:002008-06-02T12:14:57.959-07:00Trunkettes - Giveaway!<a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SERGSEpr-DI/AAAAAAAAAZk/olIGwI4UogE/s1600-h/style10-big.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207364345447315506" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SERGSEpr-DI/AAAAAAAAAZk/olIGwI4UogE/s200/style10-big.jpg" border="0" /></a>Swimsuit season is upon us - and I've found the perfect giveaway for those of us who do not have picture perfect hips and thighs, but we still want to look good . . .<br /><br /><a href="http://www.trunkettes.com/"><strong>Trunkettes</strong></a> are stylish swim trunks for women. They've created swimsuit tops of all styles and coverages paired with swim trunkettes that are stylish and feminine.<br /><br /><br /><div><div><br /><div><div><div>As advertised on their site, <a href="http://www.trunkettes.com/"><strong>Trunkettes</strong></a> are made in the hip USA!! This week's giveaway, one winner will receive the "Get Pumped" top (of any color) with a "Truth or Derrier" bottom. (of any color) <a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SERDxDawzCI/AAAAAAAAAY8/KDbZnHP0n0w/s1600-h/style53-whitedots.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207361579157343266" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SERDxDawzCI/AAAAAAAAAY8/KDbZnHP0n0w/s200/style53-whitedots.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SERCbX5jI-I/AAAAAAAAAY0/h7wnVA9pCvk/s1600-h/swimsuittop.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207360107186430946" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SERCbX5jI-I/AAAAAAAAAY0/h7wnVA9pCvk/s200/swimsuittop.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />To enter, just go visit <a href="http://www.trunkettes.com/"><strong>Trunkettes</strong></a> and shop through their products. Then, come back here and leave a comment listing your favorite style and color. Only one entry per person and you must have a USA shipping address in order to win. I will draw one winner by Monday, June 9. Thank you!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207364157961667170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SERGHKNoAmI/AAAAAAAAAZc/IDtZzLpibRk/s200/style24-big.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div></div></div>Patriothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259917870020723170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083718511217611600.post-89631721621880925842008-06-02T11:39:00.000-07:002008-06-16T21:23:32.598-07:00Winner!!!<span style="color:#000066;">The winner of the </span><a href="http://www.bagsforsports.com/"><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Bags for Sports</span></strong></a><span style="color:#000066;"> giveaway is the 30th comment . . .<br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/14270630133069323504">Masons Grandma</a> . . . . congrats to you!!!<br /><br />Thanks again to </span><a href="http://www.bagsforsports.com/"><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Bags for Sports</span></strong></a><span style="color:#000066;"> for making great products here in the USA!!</span>Patriothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259917870020723170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083718511217611600.post-80128867093624645432008-05-26T05:00:00.000-07:002008-05-26T19:31:50.646-07:00Bags for Sports - Giveaway!!!Okay, all of you athletes (and parents of athletes) are going to love this giveaway! <a href="http://www.bagsforsports.com/"><strong>Bags for Sports</strong></a> offers customized sports and equipment bags for all team sports at affordable prices.<a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SDD1KcJiIWI/AAAAAAAAAYY/74eqLzB_qBo/s1600-h/ladies_stick_small.gif"></a> <a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SDD078JiIUI/AAAAAAAAAYI/Wiqu1APDJWU/s1600-h/baseball_player_bag_14.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5201926880208494914" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SDD078JiIUI/AAAAAAAAAYI/Wiqu1APDJWU/s200/baseball_player_bag_14.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SDD1DsJiIVI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/8uWJ3nB19Is/s1600-h/new-small.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5201927013352481106" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SDD1DsJiIVI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/8uWJ3nB19Is/s200/new-small.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />They use the finest materials (including duck canvas and cordura nylon) and their bags are well known for their durability. They manufacture all of their bags in Massachusetts and each bag is 100% guaranteed. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5201923667572957490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SDDyA8JiITI/AAAAAAAAAYA/3vezQAzKOV0/s200/coach_square_14.gif" border="0" />Bags for Sports is generously offering one of you this "USA" sports bag! (It measures 27" x 15" x 15" and is valued at $45.)<br /><br />To enter, just go visit <a href="http://www.bagsforsports.com/"><strong>Bags for Sports</strong></a> and take a look around. Pick out your favorite product and then come back here to leave a comment listing that favorite. One entry per person and you must have a US shipping address. I'll draw a winner on Sunday evening, June 1. Thanks!!<br /><br />*Today also marks the grand opening of <a href="http://www.homeplace-america.com/index.php">Homeplace America</a> - check it out!Patriothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259917870020723170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083718511217611600.post-54478944019815453492008-05-25T00:00:00.000-07:002008-05-25T23:08:54.291-07:00Winner!!!<span style="color:#000066;">The winner of the </span><a href="http://www.madcapz.net/"><span style="color:#000066;">Madcapz</span></a><span style="color:#000066;"> giveaway is . . .<br /><br /></span><span style="color:#000066;"><a href="http://mom2boys-mommyworld.blogspot.com/">Mommy World</a></span><span style="color:#000066;"> . . . . congrats to you!!!<br /><br />Thanks again to </span><a href="http://www.madcapz.net/"><span style="color:#000066;">Madcapz</span></a><span style="color:#000066;"> for making great products here in the USA!!</span>Patriothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259917870020723170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083718511217611600.post-48169699671585374992008-05-19T06:00:00.000-07:002008-05-19T06:00:01.830-07:00Mad Capz - Giveaway!!If you love baseball caps, but wearing a man’s baseball cap with a sports team or company logo just doesn't do it for you, then you might want to check out <a href="http://www.madcapz.net/"><strong>MADCAPZ</strong></a>!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5201917886546977026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SDDswcJiIQI/AAAAAAAAAXo/GM19cjxtZlc/s200/sisline.jpg" border="0" /><a href="http://www.madcapz.net/"><strong>MADCAPZ</strong></a> for women are baseball caps with color, style, and fun patterns that offer great sun protection – and make you feel fabulous. And <a href="http://www.madcapz.net/"><strong>MADCAPZ</strong></a> are proudly MADE IN THE USA.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.madcapz.net/">Madcapz</a> is generously giving away any ONE item from their website: a women's cap, kids' cap, or visor - the winner can choose from any one of the many fun and unique patterns. (They're also offering a 15% discount off any purchase - just enter in the coupon USA.)<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5201918075525538066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SDDs7cJiIRI/AAAAAAAAAXw/gwLfQUFRKdw/s200/ez-zebra.jpg" border="0" /><br />To enter, just go visit the <a href="http://www.madcapz.net/">Madcapz</a> website and pick out your favorite pattern. Then come back here and leave a comment listing that favorite. Only one entry per person, and you must have a US shipping address. I will draw a winner on Sunday evening, May 25.Patriothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259917870020723170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083718511217611600.post-83536085893683201902008-05-18T20:35:00.000-07:002008-05-18T21:08:55.840-07:00Winner!!!<span style="color:#000066;">The winner of the small cafe bag from <strong><a href="http://www.tombihn.com/">Tom Bihn Bags</a></strong> is the 147th comment (yes, I hand-counted them since blogspot does not number comments!) . . . .<br /><br /></span><a href="http://cherylfree.wordpress.com/"><span style="color:#000066;">Cheryl</span></a><span style="color:#000066;"> . . . Congrats to you!!<br /><br />I love being able to support companies who are manufacturing products here in the USA, and employing American workers. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to enter - and thanks especially to </span><a href="http://www.tombihn.com/"><span style="color:#000066;"><strong>Tom</strong><strong> Bihn Bags</strong></span></a><span style="color:#000066;"> for sharing such great products with us!!!<br /><br />**Also, I want to let you all know about <a href="http://www.homeplace-america.com/index.php"><strong>Homeplace America</strong></a>. They will officially open on Memorial Day, but I couldn't wait that long! Be looking for them again in a giveaway in a few weeks!<br /><br />Brand new giveaway coming up in a matter of hours . . . . I know you're excited! </span>Patriothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259917870020723170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083718511217611600.post-12714508482243459582008-05-09T00:00:00.000-07:002008-05-09T00:00:01.704-07:00Tom Bihn Bags - Giveaway!!!<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SCM4Mm4rDbI/AAAAAAAAAXg/XLd2-nnJ1U8/s1600-h/eb2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198060184163519922" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SCM4Mm4rDbI/AAAAAAAAAXg/XLd2-nnJ1U8/s200/eb2.jpg" border="0" /></a>The wait was longer than expected for this next giveaway, but believe me, it was worth it!!<br /><br />If you have been searching for a high quality bag that is also stylish and sophisticated <a href="http://www.tombihn.com/"><strong>TOM BIHN BAGS</strong></a> is a fantastic place to look!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tombihn.com/"><strong>Tom Bihn Bags</strong></a> manufacture all of their laptop bags, messenger bags, travel bags, briefcases and backpacks in their Seattle, Washington factory. (Two exceptions being products that are made for them in Montana.) They also use U.S. made fabric and components whenever possible.<br /><br />One winner will be randomly chosen to receive the <strong>Small Cafe Bag</strong> that Tom Bihn Bags is generously donating. You can read all about the bag <a href="http://www.tombihn.com/page/001/PROD/200/TB0201">here</a>. One of the great things about their bags are that they're appealing to both men and women. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198056151189228962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SCM0h24rDaI/AAAAAAAAAXY/-rbxdpSVs_A/s200/PreppyLimePaisleyTote-Large.jpg" border="0" />In order to enter:<br />- Go visit <a href="http://www.tombihn.com/"><strong>Tom Bihn Bags</strong></a> and try to pick a few favorites!<br />- Come back to this post and leave ONE comment listing those favorites (leave email or blog address so I can contact you if you win!)<br />- Giveaway open to U.S. shipping addresses only<br />- Winner will be announced Monday, May 19Patriothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259917870020723170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083718511217611600.post-52895774640192678352008-04-28T08:03:00.001-07:002008-05-08T10:30:45.884-07:00Winners!!!!<span style="color:#000066;">The winners of the </span><a href="http://www.thepitterpatterboutique.com/"><span style="color:#000066;">Pitter Patter Boutique </span></a><span style="color:#000066;">giveaway are . . .<br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/08592011507699308806"><span style="color:#000066;">Peg42</span></a><span style="color:#000066;"> <span style="color:#000066;">and </span><a href="http://atrandommusing.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#000066;">Random Muse</span></a> - Congrats to you both!!!<br /><br />Thanks again to </span><a href="http://www.thepitterpatterboutique.com/"><span style="color:#000066;">Pitter Patter Boutique </span></a><span style="color:#000066;">for their generosity and for continuing to make products here in the USA!!<br /><br />***Great new giveaway coming TOMORROW!!! (May 9)</span>Patriothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259917870020723170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083718511217611600.post-72023269302485915432008-04-21T06:53:00.000-07:002008-04-21T08:29:02.753-07:00The Pitter Patter Boutique - Giveaway!!<a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SAyfeBFF6zI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/v72cjbzySYM/s1600-h/PreppyLimePaisleyTote-Large.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191699808486026034" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SAyfeBFF6zI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/v72cjbzySYM/s200/PreppyLimePaisleyTote-Large.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><a href="http://www.thepitterpatterboutique.com/"><strong>The Pitter Patter Boutique</strong></a> offers unique and stylish gear, custom made for Mom and Baby! <strong>All the products on their site are made in the USA except for the BabyLegs that are made in China and the USA.<br /></strong><br /><a href="http://www.thepitterpatterboutique.com/"><strong>The Pitter Patter Boutique</strong></a> is very generously giving away a $20.00 gift certificate good for anything in their store <em>and</em> a No-Throw Sippy Cup Holder that is an invention all their own and is currently patent pending. Shipping is available within the US only. The No-Throw Sippy Cup Holder winner can choose any fabric they want from close to 200 options. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191699602327595810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SAyfSBFF6yI/AAAAAAAAAXI/OIbm4-Xefsk/s200/SweetBabyJane_edited-1.jpg" border="0" />In order to enter, go visit <a href="http://www.thepitterpatterboutique.com/"><strong>The Pitter Patter Boutique</strong></a> and take a look around. Find your favorite item, and then come back here to leave a comment listing that item. Please make sure I have a way to contact you, should you win.<br /><br />**Additionally, <a href="http://www.thepitterpatterboutique.com/"><strong>The Pitter Patter Boutique</strong></a> is offering a <strong>15% discount</strong> for all Made in the USA Readers! Just put in the coupon code Party_Baby.<br /><br />I also want to thank <a href="http://www.donttryit.com/bloggy_giveaways/2008/04/bloggy-giveaw-1.html">Bloggy Giveaways</a> for the Carnival this week!!</div></div>Patriothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259917870020723170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083718511217611600.post-24556210720968290582008-04-21T00:00:00.000-07:002008-04-21T06:53:24.563-07:00Winner!!!!<span style="color:#000066;">The winner of the $50 Gift Certificate to <a href="http://www.ninaandtomfamilyfashion.com/"><strong>Nina and Tom's Family Fashion</strong></a> is . . .<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Casey (no site) . . . Congrats to you!!</span><br /><br />I love being able to support companies who are manufacturing products here in the USA, and employing American workers. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to enter - and thanks especially to <a href="http://www.ninaandtomfamilyfashion.com/"><strong>Nina and Tom</strong></a> for sharing such great clothing with us!!!</span>Patriothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259917870020723170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083718511217611600.post-61208979483178311372008-04-15T11:23:00.000-07:002008-04-15T12:45:01.817-07:00Nina and Tom Family Fashion Giveaway!!!<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SAT0vDAIk_I/AAAAAAAAAXA/o4Qv6Z2nAjg/s1600-h/infantstoddlers_pear_01_front_100px.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189541759734551538" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SAT0vDAIk_I/AAAAAAAAAXA/o4Qv6Z2nAjg/s200/infantstoddlers_pear_01_front_100px.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.ninaandtomfamilyfashion.com/"><strong>Nina and Tom Family Fashion</strong></a> has the cutest and softest cotton clothes you and your kids will ever wear!<br /><br />Most of their designs are available in U.S. grown organic cotton, which is then sewn in California. They use water-based inks (more eco-friendly than the industry standard plastisol inks) when they print their designs and when dying their shirts, they use the lowest impact dyes available.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189541433317037026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/SAT0cDAIk-I/AAAAAAAAAW4/uPkvjw_3EDY/s200/kids_springchicken.jpg" border="0" /><br />They truly have some adorable (and comfortable) clothing! <a href="http://www.ninaandtomfamilyfashion.com/"><strong>Nina and Tom</strong></a> would like for you to have the opportunity to try some of their lovely items. They are graciously giving away one $50 gift certificate to this week's lucky winner!!!<br /><br />In order to enter, go visit <a href="http://www.ninaandtomfamilyfashion.com/"><strong>Nina and Tom Family Fashion</strong></a> and take a look around. Then come back here and leave a comment listing your favorite item. Enter by Sunday evening, April 20. Make sure I have a way to contact you if you win!Patriothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259917870020723170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083718511217611600.post-45375836227734785072008-04-13T22:12:00.000-07:002008-04-13T22:15:24.048-07:00OnTray Winner!!!<span style="color:#000066;">The winner of the </span><a href="http://www.ontray2go.com/"><strong><span style="color:#000066;">OnTray</span></strong></a><span style="color:#000066;"> giveaway is . . . .<br /><br /><strong>abrashear</strong> (no site) . . . Congrats to you!!<br /><br />As always, thanks to everyone who entered! Thanks also to </span><a href="http://www.ontray2go.com/"><strong><span style="color:#000066;">OnTray</span></strong></a><span style="color:#000066;"> for very generously donating one of their fantastic products. (and making them here in the USA!)<br /><br />Another amazing giveaway coming later today . . . (be excited!)</span>Patriothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259917870020723170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083718511217611600.post-32049754335911927622008-04-08T15:17:00.000-07:002008-04-08T15:33:38.982-07:00OnTray Giveaway!!!<a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/R_vyt2XPhhI/AAAAAAAAAWw/yY9bmHtlcRo/s1600-h/ontray_logo.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187006265348294162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/R_vyt2XPhhI/AAAAAAAAAWw/yY9bmHtlcRo/s200/ontray_logo.gif" border="0" /></a>One of my readers recently suggested that I take a look at <a href="http://www.ontray2go.com/index.htm"><strong>OnTray - The Container 2 Go</strong></a>! After looking, I think I could find a million uses for this product!<br /><br />Some interesting facts: <a href="http://www.ontray2go.com/index.htm"><strong>OnTray</strong></a> is Mom-Invented, made from #5 polypropylene, and is BPA free. It is microwave safe and dishwasher safe. OnTray was a selected item featured in the Oscar Nominee GiftBags, and is an upcoming feature on The Big Idea With Donny Deutsch. (this Thursday)<br /><br />This very convenient product is made here in the USA! <a href="http://www.ontray2go.com/index.htm"><strong>OnTray</strong></a> is generously offering one of their Mellow Yellow OnTray Containers 2 Go! <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187005359110194674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/R_vx5GXPhfI/AAAAAAAAAWg/sJxGfHy6Bb0/s200/img_colors.jpg" border="0" />In order to enter, go visit the <a href="http://www.ontray2go.com/index.htm"><strong>OnTray website</strong></a>. Then, come back here to leave a comment listing your favorite color - and how you would use your <a href="http://www.ontray2go.com/index.htm">OnTray</a>. (Giveaway open to shipping addresses in U.S. and Canada) Enter by Monday, April 14.Patriothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259917870020723170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083718511217611600.post-1485503058747960062008-04-07T06:00:00.000-07:002008-04-06T20:31:41.685-07:00Winner!<span style="color:#000066;">The winner of the <a href="http://www.katie-james.com/"><strong>Katie James</strong></a> Sleep Mask Giveaway is . . .<br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/10966396810773338343"><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Carissaad</span></strong></a><span style="color:#000066;"> . . . Congrats to you!!<br /><br />Thanks again to everyone who entered! Thanks, especially, to <a href="http://www.katie-james.com/"><strong>Katie James</strong></a> for generously donating one of their stylish sleep masks - and for making all of their products here in the USA!<br /></span>Patriothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259917870020723170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083718511217611600.post-23390542955389126112008-03-31T17:58:00.000-07:002008-03-31T19:28:46.929-07:00Katie James - Giveaway!!<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/R_GdzGXPheI/AAAAAAAAAWY/J_NElPpwnRU/s1600-h/katiejamessig.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184098147287139810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/R_GdzGXPheI/AAAAAAAAAWY/J_NElPpwnRU/s200/katiejamessig.gif" border="0" /></a> I recently stumbled across <a href="http://www.katie-james.com/"><strong>Katie James Designs</strong></a> and I was more than happy with what I found! Not only does she have some stylish and functional jewelry bags, but she also features sleep masks, checkbook covers, and a few things for your baby or a favorite pet. (All of which are made in the USA!)<br /><br />Here are some details:<br /><a href="http://www.katie-james.com/"><strong>Katie James, LLC</strong></a> is an independent label for funky, feminine and functional designs for accessories, websites, and collectible pieces of clothing. Some styles are limited editions because the fabric is no longer available. Newsletter subscribers always get a special coupon of some sort, like free shipping or 15% off the entire store.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184078201459017154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/R_GLqGXPhcI/AAAAAAAAAWI/9pGJu8L30lE/s200/mask.gif" border="0" /><a href="http://www.katie-james.com/"><strong>Katie James</strong></a> has generously donated one of their <a href="http://www.katie-james.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=7&amp;products_id=31">Sexy Sleep Masks</a> for this week's giveaway!! - Go take a look around <a href="http://www.katie-james.com/">Katie James</a> and find a favorite(s) product<br />- Leave a comment back at this post listing your favorite(s)<br />- Only one entry per person, I will draw one winner on Sunday evening, April 6<br />- Only U.S. Shipping Addresses are eligiblePatriothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259917870020723170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083718511217611600.post-17461852959442236842008-03-31T06:00:00.000-07:002008-03-30T22:49:45.072-07:00Winner!!!<span style="color:#000066;">The winner of the <a href="http://www.reliosjewelry.com/"><strong>Relios Jewelry</strong></a> giveaway is . . .<br /><br /><a href="http://whirlwindlodge.blogspot.com/"><strong>Whirlwind Lodge</strong></a> . . . . Congrats to you!!<br /><br />I'd like to thank <a href="http://www.reliosjewelry.com/">Relios Jewelry</a> for donating some of their beautiful jewelry - and for continuing to make that jewelry here in the USA! Thanks also to everyone who took the time to enter and spread the word!<br /><br />Exciting new giveaway coming later today!!</span>Patriothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259917870020723170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083718511217611600.post-65577753854826460522008-03-24T06:15:00.000-07:002008-03-23T22:11:40.558-07:00Relios Jewelry Giveaway!!<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/R-c1lmXPhbI/AAAAAAAAAWA/IkPWSf-mEh4/s1600-h/logo01.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181168816382510514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/R-c1lmXPhbI/AAAAAAAAAWA/IkPWSf-mEh4/s200/logo01.gif" border="0" /></a>Okay Made in the USA fans . . . meet <a href="http://www.reliosjewelry.com/"><strong>Relios Jewelry</strong></a>, America’s largest manufacturer of natural lifestyle designer jewelry for over thirty years.<br /><br />Handcrafted by 140 skilled artisans in the American Southwest, <a href="http://www.reliosjewelry.com/"><strong>Relios</strong></a> uses only real stones and sterling silver in its original designs. With a strong corporate and environmental responsibility guiding its operations, all <a href="http://www.reliosjewelry.com/"><strong>Relios Jewelry</strong></a> is nickel-free and lead-free, and manufactured from recycled precious metals.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.reliosjewelry.com/"><strong>Relios Jewelry</strong></a> designs and manufactures more than 100 new “made-in-the USA” items per season in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They feature moderate to upper priced jewelry, and each piece comes with a lifetime guarantee.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.reliosjewelry.com/"><strong>Relios Jewelry</strong></a> is very generously donating a beautiful jewelry set which includes an Orange Spiney and Turquoise Channel Inlay Oval Pendant with matching beaded necklace ($235 value) and earrings ($59 value).<a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/R-czzGXPhWI/AAAAAAAAAVY/0b78AVwT1Jo/s1600-h/pendant.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181166849287488866" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/R-czzGXPhWI/AAAAAAAAAVY/0b78AVwT1Jo/s200/pendant.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/R-cz4GXPhXI/AAAAAAAAAVg/UBY2JEoVddk/s1600-h/chain.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181166935186834802" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/R-cz4GXPhXI/AAAAAAAAAVg/UBY2JEoVddk/s200/chain.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/R-c0C2XPhYI/AAAAAAAAAVo/fhu81GR8Gu8/s1600-h/earrings.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181167119870428546" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_EjSP1sfS2kI/R-c0C2XPhYI/AAAAAAAAAVo/fhu81GR8Gu8/s200/earrings.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />In order to enter, go visit <a href="http://www.reliosjewelry.com/"><strong>Relios Jewelry</strong></a> and pick out your favorite(s)! Then leave a comment here listing that favorite - please leave a way for me to contact you. (only one comment per person)<br />- Winner drawn on Sunday evening, March 30<br />- Open to USA shipping addresses onlyPatriothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259917870020723170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083718511217611600.post-85646614160647989342008-03-24T06:00:00.000-07:002008-03-23T22:02:05.150-07:00Winner!!!<span style="color:#000066;">And the winner of the </span><a href="http://www.madeinusaforever.com/"><span style="color:#000066;">Made in USA Forever</span></a><span style="color:#000066;"> giveaway is . . .<br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/01026938801364802870"><span style="color:#000066;">usmcwife</span></a><span style="color:#000066;"> . . . Congrats to you!!<br /><br />Thanks again to </span><a href="http://www.madeinusaforever.com/"><span style="color:#000066;">Made in USA Forever</span></a><span style="color:#000066;"> for generously donating one of their fantastic American-made jackets. As always, thanks to each person who came by and entered - and helped spread the word!!</span>Patriothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259917870020723170noreply@blogger.com