Friday, February 26, 2010

Help Dig the U.S. Out of Financial Crisis

From talking with so many of the people we meet, it is clear that more and more Americans are deeply concerned about our country's current economic crisis.

Many American companies offering products that are made in the USA are struggling, mostly due to the fact that they can not match the prices of cheap labor/imports. What we are hearing, is that American consumers want to take action by supporting American companies and American workers. But let's face it - sometimes it's extremely difficult to actually find those American made products when out shopping for the things we need.

Wouldn't it be nice if you can go to a site that directs you to American made products in an easy and organized way? Well, we've found such a site!

Dig U.S Out was launched in December of 2009, as a search engine promoting American companies who manufacture 50% or more of their products in the United States. The company was created for one simple reason - to help put Americans back to work. They do not believe in relying on government to dig us out of our financial woes. Instead, Dig U.S. Out believes it is "we the people" who need to rise up to the occasion and act. One simple way we can help is to purchase more products made here in the USA by hardworking Americans, who are earning a fair wage. The site will help you find the American made products you are searching for.

Together we can Dig U.S. Out.

For more info on Dig U.S. Out and some great American companies, check out http:/www.digusout.com/



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Monday, February 8, 2010

Elegant and Bold Jewelry Designs

You know the feeling - you are aimlessly browsing through some accessories and jewelry, and then you spot the designs you just can't resist. Something connects with your spirit and you feel as though the designer knew you when she created the pieces.

That's how I felt when I discovered Andrea D'Ambrosia Designs. Meeting Andrea at Crystal Couture last week was a pleasure. She is bold and fun, and also has a very elegant fashion sense. Her multifaceted personality carries over to her gorgeous one of a kind jewelry designs, many of which incorporate vintage brooches.

I love the fact that Andrea weaves vintage brooches into her collection. What better way is there to recycle a vintage piece than to create a beautiful marriage of the old and new? The result is stunning.

A. D'Ambrosia Designs is located in Alexandria, VA. Did I tell you that I love to shop local?

Check out Andrea's jewelry and accessories: http://www.andreadambrosia.com/
Shop online: http://www.andreadambrosia.etsy.com/
Contact: andreadambrosia@yahoo.com

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