When the days are long and hot, the lawn is 10 feet tall and the beach feels a million miles away. . . its tempting to douse the heat and spike your energy level with an icy pop. You can almost feel the refreshing fizz taking your mind off the clingy sweat and noisy fan. …
110 miles from the nearest town, Petey, aka Kim, sets out to prepare another busy day on the 250,000 acre Oregon cattle ranch. Kim lives the way many of us only live in our dreams (or winsome pioneer novels)–on the edges of self-sufficiency. Her to-do list runs long, from gardening to canning, soap making, candle …
Note: Quality US Products does not sell products. We just write reviews! Today our reviewing excursions bring us to Derby, Vermont where a start up has been busy making traditional cutting boards in nontraditional shapes and styles with sustainably harvested hardwoods since 2010. We tried these hefty wooden boards ourselves and they are PRIM-O …
Six ounces my friend. That’s how much natural, triple-milled soap is in every bar of luxurious South of France. “Affordable Luxury and Value” is not just a motto. With this soap its reality. Why We Love It Before we get to the “luxury” part I want to talk value. This is not only a big …
There are those hot sauces that are the object of dares, taunts and practical jokers. Then there are hot sauces you can eat. Some will debate the line. There is no debate however, that on the side of edible, Arizona Gunslinger makes a wildly western contribution that lovers and collectors of hot sauce will enjoy …
Once upon a time… there lived a chemist. It occurred to him one day that a beaker may make a fine cup of coffee. Indeed, a glass funnel and an Erlenmeyer flask plus filter and, voila, cup of coffee. His name was Schlumbohm, and on April 13, 1939 the prolific inventor-chemist from Germany received his …
JUST when I thought USA-made toothcare couldn’t get any more interesting… I find products that blow expectations away. A toothpowder by Organix South, “TheraNeem” offers a mint flavor powder that acts just like toothpaste… without the unnecessary “paste” part. After liking the actual toothpaste version of the same thing (made in India the Neem capital …
“Zap Your Zits” was the original title of this article, but the phrase made me feel kinda ill. Sorry. This is an uncomfortable topic. No matter how young or old you are pimples can be a recurrent, demoralizing problem. The success rate for “solving” this problem is pretty dismal for many. Including me. Funny I …
As the cook in the family, and someone who cares deeply about eating healthy, seasonings are central to my work. I choose everyday what goes into my family. I’m responsible for making sure its good for them. Since 2007, I tried to stick to sea salts. While unrefined sea salt tasted better I often worried …
Learning Something Every Day Dirt is not for eating. Or at least that’s what we’ve been told. Until now. Eaten and utilized by traditional cultures, animals, and “spas” for centuries, clays described as “living clays” (bentonite, terramin, and montmorillonite), have a wide variety of internal, and topical applications that Americans are only beginning to rediscover. …
I’m no lip/skincare expert, but in the last year mine have been awful. Dry “crinkled” split and chewed up. You know what I mean. Nasty. As many in my position I became addicted to chapstick. The more I applied, the more I needed it. But layering “stuff” like wax and petroleum is never something I …
Something hit me as I scrubbed my dishes the other day. I REALLY like this job. When the soap in my wand runs out, I honest to goodness can’t wait to refill it. Scrubbing the floor has also become a wonderful experience. And laundry? A highlight. I even volunteer to do my parents floor, …
Got cracked feet or hands? Maybe both? Renee Harris may have your answer. Owner/operator of MadeOn products, and mother to a beautiful family, Renee started making a unique lotion after struggling with dry painful skin. She writes of this, “My first lotion bar was created out of desperation, mixed with creativity …I had the worst …
It was love at first whiff. Domestic Organic Peppermint Tea. Prior to trying “The Shepherd’s Garden” tea we drank mint obligatorily for the supposed benefits against allergies, itchy throats, irritated gums, and upset stomachs. We didn’t enjoy the process though and, not seeing much benefit, we stopped. Shepherd’s Garden Organic Peppermint Tea has changed that. …
After we discovered and loved Vita-Myr’s soap, we gave a bar to a loved one dealing with Sjogrens syndrome- a disease which destroys the bodies ability to keep itself moisturized. At the time, her hands had become painfully red, splotchy and felt like they were burning. Nothing would relieve the sting that constantly barraged her hands, until the day we gave her Vita-Myr’s soap. Continue reading
Last week we were experiencing sub zero temps and dangerous windchill. When the snow started piling high the last thing I wanted was to risk starting a full meal with all its pans and steps, utensils and time. With no guarantee that meal could be finished should we lose power, I decided I didn’t want … Continue reading
What is sprouted Wheat? One of the many traditional forms of grain preparation, sprouting, involves allowing wheat berries (the “seeds”) to sprout before mixing into a batter for baking. These sprouts are bio-available and nutrient dense, and can be made in to many products including that all American staple: sliced bread! That’s right. Sprouted bread … Continue reading
Merry Christmas ya’ll! While we love sharing about health foods (and you can look for more in 2015), this is the time of year families love to celebrate with food. So in the spirit of the season, we’re reviewing a traditional American treat that has “quality” written all over it. Enjoy! —— Mention her name … Continue reading
We’ve been going back to basics with a lot of things lately. It only stands to reason that’s where this would go too. Because I love (no… I LOVE) candles. But as it turns out those candles don’t love me. Let me explain. Imagine turning on a diesel engine in your living room and letting … Continue reading
Honestly I wasn’t going to write a review about this item- although it’s one of the biggest American Made purchases we’ve made in the last year. Even though the mostly-awesome reviews from a variety of sources helped reassure me that this was not just another glorified fan. . . as did the stellar product description. … Continue reading
Quality US Products’ favorite chocolate and candy manufacturer (review to come) has supported Operation Gratitude since 2006. This year See’s has made a way for us to personally thank and honor our troops. It is so fitting for Americas birthday! Personal messages MATTER, and its SO easy to do. To leave yours, visit See’s before … Continue reading
The latest news from Wisconsin’s Grassfed Gourmet meat snack company: We are very sad to see this product go, but are 100% in favor of the reason why. Like Ben, we know that America needs to heal its local economies, and that means forming local relationships with the farmers around us, and make real-food happen … Continue reading
If you’re a cloth diaper mama or to-be, the comfort, financially reward, and environmental benefits to cloth diapering are old news. But did you know that aside from those you make yourself or buy on etsy, you can get store bought diapers USA made! Check out Green Mountain Diapers for an AWESOME country of origin … Continue reading
Make it for breakfast, snack or dessert with hot home-baked bread or muffins. Give it as a hostess gift. Add it to a gift basket (make it tea-themed!) Host a tea party. Gift it to a friend in the hospital. Send it in a care package to a college student. Drink it in lieu of … Continue reading
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