Gifts That Are Made in America
Don't let the Fourth of July corner the market on holiday patriotism. Keep the USA pride flowing all year long by thinking beyond all the imports and pickup up some domestically produced American gifts. We've found gifts proudly made in the USA to satisfy all interests, including an off-the-charts hot sauce, a buy-it-for-life cutting board, and whole slew of American-made toys.
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$48 from Uncommon Goods
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With this unconventional gift, your favorite book-lover can wrap themselves in the silk-screened text of a classic novel. Choose from classics such as "Pride and Prejudice," "Jane Eyre," "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," and "Sense and Sensibility."
$33 and up from Amazon
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Iconic as it is warm, the Original Stormy Kromer Hat is handmade in Michigan. Lined with cotton flannel, it comes in more than a dozen colors and six sizes to ensure a snug fit. An integrated ear band can be adjusted up or down depending on how chilly it is.
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$224 from Amazon
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A unique gift for the grill master, this adapter turns a grill into a wood-fired pizza oven. It includes both a traditional aluminum cooking pan and a 15-inch cordierite stone that yields crispier crusts.
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$129 and up from Amazon
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Outdoorsy types will appreciate a little something extra to keep the chill away around the campfire. Available in four colors, made-in-the-USA Yakima camp throws are woven in Pendleton's northwest U.S. mills from pure virgin wool and cotton.
$22 and up from Etsy
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Show your civic pride with these whimsical canvas tote bags, which are designed in Brooklyn by artist Claudia Pearson and manufactured in Michigan. Choose from more than a dozen cities, each with different hand-drawn landmarks and icons.
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$300 from Go Forth Goods
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While the claim "they'll outlast you" is a bit ominous, you'll be glad the goods produced in this tiny shop in Marietta, Georgia, are guaranteed for at least your life. Should this baby duffel fail you, lose a strap, or otherwise come undone, Go Forth will set you up with a new one. Each bag is made to order and takes seven to ten days to produce.
$70 from Creekside Farms
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Creekside Farms handcrafts all of its wreaths in California. This fragrant 15-inch wreath is a welcome addition to the front door year-round. It features rosemary, dried dill, oregano, sage, and lavender.
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$60 from Amazon
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Made at a zero-waste factory in Pennsylvania, this K'nex set comes with 529 pieces and a motor to bring kids' 3D creations to life. Get creative or follow step-by-step instructions to build a variety of different models, from racecars to aircraft.
$32 from Uncommon Goods
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A thoughtful gift for parents or grandparents who love to reminisce, this cloth-bound journal includes nine sections of prompts that help the recipient capture their memories for posterity.
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$55 from Amazon
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The stainless-steel Leatherman Wingman is hailed as one of the best multi-tools out there and worth the price, since it's useful in so many situations beyond hiking. There are 14 tools, including pliers, wire cutters, a knife, a bottle and can opener, a file, a screwdriver, and more.
$35 from Woodchuck USA
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This stainless-steel flask is embellished with a choice of five types of sustainably sourced cuts of wood. Made in Minnesota, it holds 3 ounces. Also, for every product purchased, the company will plant a tree on your behalf!
$25 and up from Amazon
Skip that mass-produced teddy bear in favor of this heirloom-quality toy. With a lifetime guarantee, it can be sent to the company's "Bear Hospital" in Vermont for repair or replacement. The 15, 24, and 36-inch bears are cut, sown, stuffed, and stitched exclusively in Vermont, while larger bears are made overseas and then stuffed domestically.
$3 from Amazon
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Naval engineer Richard James inadvertently invented the stair-descending spring during a failed attempt at making stabilizers for ships' instruments during World War II. After he sold a bunch to a department store in Philadelphia in 1945, demand became so great that James started mass-producing them there. Production eventually moved to Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, where more than 300 million have been made to date.
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$16 and up from Uncommon Goods
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It's only fitting that this glass featuring the script from the Constitution is made in Pennsylvania. Perfect for your libation of choice, it's also dishwasher-safe. Declaration of Independence glasses are also available to stock your bar.
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$450 from KitchenAid
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The gold standard for any baker and a popular gift for newlyweds, the 325-watt Artisan stand mixer is assembled in Ohio. It features 10 speeds, a tilt-head design, and a 5-quart stainless-steel bowl. Although KitchenAid stand mixers are worth a splurge, they're also discounted every year around Black Friday. This one comes in dozens of colors and is compatible with attachments ranging from pasta makers to food processors.
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$145 from Uncommon Goods
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Perfect for that sentimental someone, this 60-by-54-inch throw is woven in North Carolina and printed in Georgia. It can be personalized with names, birth years, and interests. Dozens of possible icons, from states to hobbies, help make it your own.
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$138 from Kiel James Patrick
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This New England-made cotton acrylic sweater has unisex appeal and comes in white, light blue, and navy blue. All of Rhode Island-based Kiel James Patrick's items are made in the USA.
$125 and up from Cobalt Creek Rugs
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Cobalt Creek makes rugs using premium nylon to create designs that look modern while harkening back to frontier history with Native American-inspired patterns and forest scenery. This particular style comes in six sizes.
$125 from Nordstrom
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Made of leather tanned in Chicago, the No. 6 wallet is sleek enough to slip into the pockets of trendy slim-cut pants but still has a spot for everything. It's available in several colors and comes with a lifetime warranty on the stitching. Add a monogram for a gift-worthy flourish.
$92 from Mouth
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This gift box will be perfect for the cocktail-lover on your list. It includes all the necessary fixings sourced exclusively from American producers — except the vodka, which is not part of the package.
$119 and up at Uncommon Goods
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Laser-cut, assembled, and framed in Michigan, these made-to-order wood topographical maps are perfect for the person who just can't wait to get back out on the water. More than 4,000 lakes and coastal regions are available, and some maps show up to eight layers of 3D depth and detail.
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$398 from the Frye
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Frye, well known for its long-lasting boots, has a large collection of made-in-America men's and women's styles. This cavalry-inspired pair is crafted from oiled leather and should be in your closet for years to come.
$38 from Amazon
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Perfect for the little one or parent-to-be on your list, these alphabet blocks feature child-safe ink and are crafted in Michigan. Looking for something more offbeat? Uncle Goose makes blocks featuring planets, the periodic table, constellations, and several foreign languages.
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$118 from Walmart
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A guaranteed hit with toddlers and preschoolers, this play kitchen features frying and boiling sounds; a pull-out drawer and recycle bin; and several plates, cups, and utensils. Step2, which also makes outdoor toys such as wagons and water tables, manufactures everything in Ohio.
$94 from Alex and Ani
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Alex and Ani makes all of its distinctive jewelry in Rhode Island, and you can amp up the USA love by choosing the Path of Life necklace. It is available both in sterling silver and 14k gold over sterling silver.
$28 from Amazon
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California-based Green Toys lives up to its name by making its full line of toys out of recycled milk jugs. This sturdy, sandbox-ready dump truck comes in three colors and is BPA-, PVC-, and phthalate-free. Green Toys is one of a dwindling number of U.S.-based toymakers.
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$20 and up from Amazon
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Maker of the official NFL game ball, Wilson manufactures its footballs at a factory in Ada, Ohio — the oldest leather game ball factory in the world. This is the easier-to-manage junior size, but there's also an NFL Super Grip at official regulation size.
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$20 from Ace Hardware
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The perfect stocking stuffer for the person with way too many keys, the Chicago-made KeySmart keeps keys safely folded away, Swiss Army knife-style, so they don't scratch your phone or take up too much space in your pocket or purse. A loop at the end also holds larger key fobs.
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$11 from Bass Pro Shops
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Eco-conscious bird lovers will appreciate this Rhode Island-made bird-feeder adapter, which turns any 2-liter bottle into your feathered friends' new favorite hangout. The zinc adapter comes with a wire handle so that the feeder can hang from a pole, out of reach of raccoons and other interlopers.
$150 from Faribault Woolen Mill
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Scratchy wool blankets are particularly miserable on summer nights. Faribault, which has been making wool products in Faribault, Minnesota, since 1865, uses a soft, 100% Merino wool fabric that makes a pleasant shield against the elements on a biting winter night. If cared for correctly, it should stay that way throughout this throw's lifetime.
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$350 from Vitamix
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Founded in 1921, Vitamix employs hundreds of workers in Olmsted Township, Ohio. It draws high praise from Consumer Reports for quality and satisfaction, although its price is still eye-popping. This blender features variable speed control, pulse ability, a 48-ounce container, and a five-year warranty.
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$80 and up from Amazon
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One of the most iconic and enduring symbols of the American West, Stetson hats were first manufactured by John B. Stetson in Philadelphia beginning in 1865. While the company's 9-acre Philadelphia factory closed in 1970, the beloved Western-style cowboy hats are now produced in Garland, Texas, by the company Hatco under license from Stetson for customers in North America. This style, water-repellent and totally crushable, is ideal for taking on outdoor adventures.
$67 and up from Amazon
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Here's a stocking stuffer that's got a little more oomph than socks. The chrome-plated, pressurized Original Astronaut Space Pen was used on the Apollo 7 mission, and has been used on manned space flights ever since. Made in Nevada, like all Fisher pens, it also comes with a line of complimentary engraving.
$500 from Amazon
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Most cooks will tell you that All-Clad cookware lasts a lifetime if cared for properly. Made with American steel in Pennsylvania, this stick-resistant stainless-steel five-piece set features tri-ply construction and contoured handles. The pieces can be nested for convenient storage in small spaces. The set is dishwasher- and oven-safe and can be used on induction cooktops.
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$40 from Walmart
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A throwback to a time of simpler toys, this low-tech retro classic is still made in the USA. The 100th anniversary tin comes with more than 150 pieces crafted from maple, including parts for walls, roofs, chimneys, porches, and fences, as well as figures representing cowboys and horses.
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$19 and up from Amazon
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This handy Zippo lighter is abundantly clear about where it was made. The embossed chrome finish is scratch- and fingerprint-resistant, and the lighter is backed by a lifetime guarantee.
$30 and up from L.L.Bean
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This retailer's line of simple yet effective Boat & Tote bags has been made in Maine from rugged 24-ounce canvas since first introduced in 1944. The Freeport-based company makes some of its other products abroad, but its online store has a convenient "Made in the USA" category that includes footwear and outdoor gear in addition to the bags.
$33 from Amazon
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Anchor Hocking has been producing its glassware in the USA since the company's founding in 1905. It employs more than 1,500 associates across the nation, most of them concentrated around its manufacturing plants in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Anchor Hocking has plenty of products between $10 to $40 marked with a "Made in the USA" label, except for a select few collections that are sourced internationally. This set includes 12- and 16-ounce drinking glass tumblers.
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$995 from J.W. Hulme Co.
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John Willis Hulme started his baggage company in St. Paul, Minnesota, back in 1905, designing reinforced duffel bags for early hunters and fishers. Its more modern products are similarly durable, but its leathers now fit smartphones and tablets, as well as bottles. Not only is every product guaranteed for life, but even small leather goods are eligible for $10 monogramming.
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$130 and up from The Rope Co.
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Handwoven in Maine, this eye-catching storage basket has a hundred possible around-the-house uses. It resists mold and mildew, comes with a wood-bottom insert for carrying heavy loads, and is backed by a lifetime warranty.
$70 from Amazon
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Founded in 1889, W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. employs more than 350 people in Bradford, Pennsylvania, where it produces legendary handcrafted pocket knives, as well as cooking, hunting, and specialty knives. For many folks, these knives have become family heirlooms, passed down for generations. This knife features clip point, sheepfoot, and spey blades made of chrome-vanadium steel.
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$296 and up from Amazon
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Red Wing Shoes not only still makes its heritage line by hand in Red Wing, Minnesota, but uses leather from the same tannery it bought in 1987. While it's known for oil-tanned work boots, the company's been making women's boots for more than 90 years. The Classic Moc, a men's boot, comes in eight different options.
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$67 from Merle Norman
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This well-known makeup company has kept its research and manufacturing facilities in Los Angeles County since 1931. Although it expanded beyond the original Santa Monica studio, Merle Norman remains family-owned and committed to producing superior cosmetics, which are sold in individually managed "try before you buy" studios around the nation. This shadow kit includes 10 neutral shades that'll make any makeup buff happy.
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$24 and up from Authenticity 50
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Made from California-grown Supima cotton, Authenticity 50's plush bath, hand, and wash towels are also stitched in the USA. The bath towels measure 62 by 30 inches, larger than a standard towel, for spa-like comfort.
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$12 and up from Yankee Candle
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Yankee Candle still makes many of its products in Massachusetts, including its signature 22-ounce jar candles. Made with premium paraffin, they burn for 110 to 150 hours and come in a dizzying number of scents, from Apple Pumpkin and Autumn Leaves to Candy Cane Lane and Coconut Beach.
$50 from American Giant
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American Giant has made a big splash with its Los Angeles-made classics, including T-shirts, sweatshirts, and leggings. This figure-flattering basic is made of 100% Supima cotton. It is machine washable and backed by a lifetime guarantee.
$285 from Todd Shelton
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Designer jeans don't need to be imported, and these selvedge denim zip-fly jeans are made — though the denim is often sourced elsewhere — in the marshy confines of East Rutherford, New Jersey.
$13 and up from Amazon
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This cleanser made from meadowfoam seed oil from Philosophy is suitable for all skin types and makes a great gift for anyone who wants a holiday glow.
$10 from Amazon
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This thoughtful little set is ready to pamper someone with five all-natural travel-size products: a deep cleansing cream, hand salve, body lotion, food cream, and lip balm.
$18 from Bee Hive
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Bee Hive Candles is based in Maple Falls, Washington, and it handcrafts 100% beeswax candles available in votive, pillar, tea light, taper, and honeycomb versions. This six-pack set of votives features a light honey scent, and each candle has a burn time of 15 hours.
$23 from Walmart
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Pyrex was founded in 1915 and sold to Corning Inc. in 1998, but the new ownership avoided transferring American manufacturing operations overseas. Although Pyrex's metal bakeware is now manufactured abroad, its glassware is still made at the factory in Charleroi, Pennsylvania. This stackable set is preheated oven-, microwave-, fridge-, freezer- and dishwasher-safe.
$200 to $475 Allen Edmonds
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A mere 2% of shoes sold in America are made here, and those include Allen Edmonds footwear. The company specializes in meticulously crafted, hand-stitched men's dress shoes of varying styles and widths. The company's shoes are understandably expensive, but its website includes a clearance section.
$130 and up from Wiggy's
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Based in Colorado with another retail store in Anchorage, Wiggy's makes sleeping bags to withstand frigid conditions with contoured hoods and its own method of insulation called Lamilite. No matter the details, every one of its durable sleeping bags is made at a Grand Junction-located factory.
$38 from Amazon
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One of the best-known flashlight manufacturers, Mag-Lite is based in California and makes its entire product line in the USA. The 332-lumen Mini Mag-Lite Pro, crafted from diamond-knurled aluminum, is a great stocking stuffer for anyone who needs a reliable flashlight to stash in a kitchen drawer or glove box.
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$23 and up from Amazon
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Polarmax specializes in providing comfortable base-layer clothing for any condition, and devotes considerable resources to developing breathable, moisture-proof performance fabrics. Its vertical business structure means all manufacturing and shipping activities take place within a 30-mile radius of its headquarters in West End and Candor, North Carolina, partnering with numerous outdoor retailers to sell its products across the nation. This mid-weight, double black base-layered tee comes in five sizes.
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$99 and up from 360 Cookware
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Also made in West Bend, Wisconsin, 360 Cookware was founded and is still run by a Vietnam vet who worked for decades at what was the West Bend Cookware company. The company, whose lineup is based on the "waterless" cooking method, produces fry pans, saucepans, stockpots, slow cookers, sauté pans, and bakeware.
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$15 from Amazon
Popularized on the YouTube talk show "Hot Ones," this American-made hot sauce is rated at 135,600 Scoville Heat Units, or around 27 times spicier than a jalapeno. For that reason, this makes an excellent gift for chili heads who like their food to have an extra kick.
$80 from Amazon
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Need a cutting board that will last a lifetime? This durable 8-pound maple cutting board is sure to stand the test of time, and it's made in the U.S. with sustainably sourced wood. Reviewers also rave about the small business' s stellar customer service.
$21 from Amazon
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Wikki Stix are a molding toy made from knitting yarn and non-toxic wax that can be shaped into just about anything. Bendable and stickable without any special tools, they're made in Phoenix from U.S.-sourced materials. This set includes 96 primary and neon pieces for mess-free fun.
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