Preserve Products
*Durable recycled goods *Eco-friendly *Reasonable pricing *Easy to find
Preserve Products: Eco-friendly plastic products made from recycled plastic. Toothbrushes, razors, and multi-use cutlery and plates. Also sealable food storage and sandwich containers. As of this writing they are adding more “masculine” colors such as navy blue.
Party of 8, recycled and made in USA durable tableware, BPA-free food storage and even toothbrushes- durable for hundreds of uses, cute bundle, great for picnics- including Large Plates, Small Plates, Cutlery $5.50, cups 10 pack, Full party of 8 for $21, Party of 40 for $85
http://www.preserveproducts.com/products/tableware/on-the-go.html
Bunn Coffee Makers
*Huge selection *Commercial and consumer models *Competitive pricing
The following models of Bunn WERE (And likely ARE STILL) made in Iowa. I don’t see a label on Walmart’s website, and since other models may be outsourced, do your research. You’ve seen Bunn on every café counter so you know these are made to last. My only design comment is that I wish they would make a “conical filter version” because I believe that is a little more efficient use of coffee grinds if brewing smaller quanties (as the water trickles down through a deeper chamber of coffee grounds). Current design is efficient enough for full pots I believe.
BX Model shown here
BUNN BXB Velocity Brew 10-Cup Home Coffee Brewer, Black
GRX Model is only $99 and still made in USA it seems: Most 5-star reviews:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Bunn-O-Matic-10-cup-Black-Professional-Coffee-Brewer-GRX-B/4891346
BUNN-O-Matic Residential 38300.0032 – GRX Basic Home Brewer, 10 Cup, Pourover, Decanter Included, White
BTX Model here:
http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Bunn-BTX-B-ThermoFresh-10-cup-Home-Thermal-Brewer/2664968/product.html
Here is a fantastic review of the BTX model:
http://www.wholelattelove.com/Bunn/btx_b.cfm
Lodge Cast Iron Cookware
*Huge selection *Great prices *Lasts forever *Widely available *Rave reviews
Heavy honking classic skillets, griddles, fryers, grills and Dutch ovens from Tennessee. The more you cook, the better and more “seasoned” it becomes. I had a friend years ago that swears by his. The enamel coated pieces are imported, but the pre-seasoned cast iron pieces are AMAZINGLY low priced!! Some of the original skillets are still in use 100 years later. The flat iron pizza pan gets high accolades.
http://www.lodgemfg.com/Logic-product.asp
Many products available at amazon! The users seem to all rave about it in a cult-like fashion, and I can’t wait to join the club… that grill press is looking pretty sweet.
Browse Hundreds of Lodge Cast Iron Products on Amazon
They are also sold at Walmart:
http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_query=lodge+cast+iron&ic=16_0&Find=Find&search_constraint=4044
Onine Amish Furniture: Featuring The Perfect Adirondack
*Tons of selection *Designs from traditional to modern *Reasonable pricing *Quality
This is another reason for the inspiration for USGroove’s inception! We had looked over literally hundreds or thousands of Adirondack chairs on Amazon. None of the designs quite did it for us- concerning features, design appeal and pricing. But after discovering this beauty, it was all over! This is just a tad more than the wonky imports, and has a no-frills front beam (straight!) a good posture, curved back, stainless hardware, and even an adjoining table platform if that’s what you’d like. Have a look at their other traditional -yet timeless wooden furniture.
Adirondacks available at Online Amish Furniture
Here’s the full site Online Amish Furniture with an entertaining intro.
Pyrex Glass Bakeware
*Solid build *Glass is great *Withstands high heat *Available everywhere
Glass Bakeware has been made in the USA since 1915. With Pyrex you avoid stains and odor, and also you avoid leeching of PBAs or other petroleum chemicals upon heating. Pyrex metal bakeware is made overseas. Here is a great food storage set including six vessels and their corresponding lids, for a reasonable $41.50… 5-star reviews:
Storage set on Overstock.com
I would like to add that we LOVE the pyrex baking dishes, especially the pie dishes, but we just noticed that Pyrex has released a NEW pie dish that is perfectly circular which will fit easier within a pie cover.
Pyrex Easy Grab 9.5 inch pie plate
Most Pyrex available on Amazon. Keep an eye out for rogue imports.
Dellarobbia: Modern Sofas, Sectionals, Chairs and Beds
*Great selection *Sophisticated chic *Quick browsing by category *Quality photos
Very sleek and modern sofas, sectionals, chairs and beds… even pillows. These are likely worth any additional cost over anything at IKEA… and will probably last much longer as well. We have noticed that IKEA furniture becomes saggy and loses padding fluff after a very short period of time. If you are going for a modern look and updated “Mad Men”chic, have a look.
Anthro Ergonomic Desks, Carts and Workbenches
*Huge selection *VERY durable *Tables and carts *Ergo *A+ Customer service
We have bought five desks and two printer/ server carts and we keep coming back for more! Although you pay a bit more than IKEA, it is reassuring when I can stand in the center of the desk and there is no bending or bowing in the middle. All products are easy to assemble and dismantle, all without thread and hole damage.
The desks that we use in our office are perfect for computer stations, and have been available for at least a decade, so we can add as we like – and know confidently that all new pieces will match the older ones. Another dream cart has a motor for lifting the worksurface for standing mode. Made in Tualatin, Oregon, Anthro’s products are used wherever technology is used – in hospitals, manufacturing, hospitals, and editing suites.
Caution: do not drop on foot.
Murphy Bed: Hideaway Beds and Cabinetry
*Stylish *Space-saving *Awesome *Reasonable prices
WOOHOO!! I’ve always wanted a Murphy bed, and it looks like the prices are pretty reasonable! Roughly $700-$1300 for the mechanism and mattress, and IKEA-like prices for the surrounding cabinetry. This is the original maker, mostly made in USA!
American Kitchen Stainless Cookware and Bakeware
*Great selection *Rave reviews *Fantastic pricing
WHOAH American Kitchen by Regalware sells a BEAUTIFUL and VERY AFFORDABLE 10-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set, at the time of this writing is on sale at Amazon for $169.99. For Four matching pots and 2 pans. You would think at this price that it would be imported, but no – it’s made in the USA! When I see competitive prices like this, it really gives me confidence in America’s place in manufacturing. Once you follow the link to the collection, you can also browse other items from American Kitchen, including steamer inserts, saucepans, etc
American Kitchen 10-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set on Amazon
Modern Artisans: Jewelry, Art and Decor
*Variety *Created by skilled artists *Unique *Reasonable prices
Modern Artisans: collection of art, jewelry, home accessories and decor, garden art, even crafted knives. Items are a created by skilled artists and offer an alternative to mass-produced products found in the malls.
http://www.modernartisans.com/t-about.aspx