Made in the USA: Baby Banana Teether

Organizing for various clients through the years, I have seen this baby banana teether / toothbrush for years and years. There are all kinds of teethers on the market, but this is a super common one. I love that it is BPA free and to my surprise, it is made in the USA. Now that I have a little one at home, I am learning about all kinds of different products. 

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Made in the USA: Shoe Box Organization

I know I have talked about this before, but one made in the USA products we love and use often on client organization projects is shoes boxes. These particular ones are from The Container Store and we use them all the time on projects. Besides being made in the USA, one of the things we love most about them is that they are durable and they always stack on top of each other perfectly because they have not changed the design. You can also stack them on other Container Store brand boxes in various ways. For these clients we used the regular shoe box and the boot box. 

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Made in the USA: "Y" Weave Basket

This week I am featuring a made in the USA product, the "Y" weave basket, that I use a lot on organizing projects with clients. I didn't know it was made in the USA until one day we were on a project and I flipped it over. We often see these baskets and bins in clients homes because you can get them at Target. They come in all different shapes and sizes and can be very versatile for various spaces from kitchens to closets to offices. We use the white color most often on projects. 

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Made in the USA: Thrive Mascara

I have tried I don't know how many different mascaras through the years and there are some that I like, but so many I don't like. I am definitely not a beauty blogger, but after seeing this Thrive mascara from an actual beauty blogger I decided to try it. I like that it is made in the USA, it's vegan and cruelty-free. It really does lengthen lashes a lot, it's easy to come off with make-up remover and it doesn't smear. So far I really like it. Have you tried it? Do you like it?

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Made in the USA + Eco: Scotch Flex and Seal

Since we do so many concierge tasks here in Houston we are constantly shipping items for clients. I love this Scotch Flex & Seal because 1. it is made in the USA 2. it saves on boxes and shipping supplies. All you do it lay your product on the shipping roll, measure how much you need, cut, fold and seal. It's super easy and efficient. Have you tried it yet?

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Made in the USA // The Container Store

As you may know this blog features all kinds of things from professional organizing to concierge to eco topics. One of my favorite series that I have been doing on here for years is the Made in the USA series. So many products are now outsourced to other countries, which is fine, but personally I like using products that are made in the USA when I can. Since I am constantly working with professional organizing clients and The Container Store is my home away from home, I purchase and research A TON of products. The Container Store actually has a lot of products that I use frequently that are made in the USA. Here is a link to just some of the products from The Container Store that are made in the USA. You have probably of noticed that I feature a lot of The Container Store products under the Made in the USA section and sometimes they are products you would not think are made in the USA.

What stores sell some of your favorite made in the USA products?

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Made in the USA: Water Bottle Holders

If you follow Eco Modern Concierge on Instagram, then I know you have seen me post about these water bottle holders for the last couple of years because I LOVE using them and clients usually love using them. They are perfect for helping you get organized. I love that they stack and are made in the USA. They are most commonly used in kitchens and pantries when clients are trying to get organized. You can lay them down flat or stand them up.

The water bottle holders are great for so many more things besides refillable water bottles like:

• Wine
• Various cooking oils
• Big water bottles like Essentia, Pelligrino, etc. 
• Various school supplies
• In classrooms
• At doctors offices
• The list goes on and on

Do you have these water bottle holders? How do you use them?

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Made in the USA: Sterilite Shoe Boxes

As a professional organizer one of the most versatile products that we see and use all the time in client's homes is the plastic shoe box. They are great in offices, playrooms, garages, etc. Where do you like to use them. As you can see above, we used them in this office closet to help sort supplies.

Here is the shelving unit and label maker we used.


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Made in the USA: Anthropologie Pumpkin Clove Candle

I know candles are not the most eco friendly things to use, but after what I feel like was 5 million people recommending this Anthropologie Capri Blue Pumpkin Clove candle, I gave in and bought it because I had a discount with Anthro. I have to say it does really put off a great scent and is perfect for fall. I turned it over and saw it was made in the USA! Have you tried this candle? What are your thoughts?

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Made in the USA: Back to School Essential Fairy Tales Rosemary Repel

With school in full force here in Houston one item I see in clients homes when I am organizing and doing concierge work is all kinds of lice repellants especially, Fairy Tales Rosemary Repel. I use it as well, as a preventative because I am in so many households, businesses and public places. Plus it is made in the USA and in my opinion is a back to school essential.

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Made in the USA: Clinere Ear Cleaners

Something we all do is clean our ears. That is just basic hygiene, so when a local Houston blogger posted about these ear cleaners and said they were awesome, I bought them to try. I have to say they work way better than I expected. Plus, they are made in the USA.

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Made in the USA + Eco: Lindsey Leigh Jewelry Cleaner

I am constantly looking for recommendations for concierge & professional organizing clients and I first heard of this jewelry cleaner when it was recommended by several people on Instagram. When I am organizing for clients I often get asked to clean jewelry, so I was happy to hear about this product from a local Houston jeweler. Here are some things I like about it:

1. It is made in the USA

2. It's 100% biodegradable

3. Lindsey Leigh is based in Houston, TX

4. It works great!

Do you have a favorite jewelry cleaner? 

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Made in the USA: Boogie Wipes

Being a concierge in Houston I research a ton of products on behalf of clients and my clients are also full of great resources. Since I work with so many different moms, I get told all about kid products pretty regularly. One of my clients told me about Boogie Wipes and how they help with snotty noses, colds, sinuses, etc. Their website states that they are made with saline that is a mineral naturally occurring in the earth. I love that they are made in the USA.

Have you used them? Do you love them?

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Made in the USA + Eco Cleaning Supplies: Branch Basics

I first got introduced to Branch Basics these products from a client. Then come to find out many of my clients use these products and some are even friends with the founders. I love that they are eco, made in the USA and a little goes a long way. I have been using them for a while now and really like them. They are unscented, but you can easily add high grade essential oils to the products if you want a certain scent. You get one large bottle of concentrate and all the other bottles are empty, except the oxygen boost. Each bottle tells you what to do, like where to fill the water to and then where to fill the concentrate to. Super easy and lasts a long time.

Have you tried these products yet?

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Made in the USA: Goo Gone

I don't know about you, but I use Goo Gone pretty often. As a professional organizer there is always a sticker to take off of something. Plus, I love that it can be used for so many more things like removing candle wax. Yes! I recently had a candle wax leftover on a white tablecloth from a dinner party and with a little elbow grease and Goo Gone I was able to get it right off. This is a necessary item to have on hand during the holidays in my book. Plus, it is made in the USA!

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2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Made in the USA

The Cat Ball: Fun cat beds for you furbabies.

Food Storage Tote: Perfect for when you need to bring food to parties.

Bison Cooler: Similar to other coolers, but a little bit lower price.

Aeropress: My husband got this for Christmas last year and loves it.

The Naked Pig Lard: Do you cook with lard or know someone does?

Dog Toy: This is a fun toy and treat dispenser.

Beeswax Sheets: Great for keeping food fresh and it's reusable.

ABC Blocks: Perfect for any kiddo in your life.

Manready American Flag: This store is a Houston favorite.

New Balance Shoes: Did you know that some New Balance shoes are made in the USA?

Leather Wallet: Wallets are a necessity to carry out money.

Stain Solution: My favorite stain fighter.

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Made in the USA: Mary's Candles

Last year my aunt's gave me this Mary's Candles in the Creme Brûlée scent and it smells divine. I was so excited to see that they are at Walmart. I love the way they smell and that they are made in the USA. I do like using essential oils, but also like using candles from time to time. I think these would make a perfect holiday or hostess gift. At $7 you can't beat the price. Note: the online linked price is higher than they were in store.

What are some of your favorite candles?

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Made in the USA: Coloring Books

The other day I was in Dollar Tree and came across these coloring books for $1. If you are into adult coloring books they have a ton. I was pleasantly surprised to see that they were made in the USA. Here are similar ones, princesses and adult coloring books.

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Made in the USA: Native Deodorant

Well I have blogged about so many different natural, made in the USA deodorants on here. So many of my clients use these Native brand deodorants and love them. They are aluminum and paraben free. I do like them and really like having the travel size stay in my overnight bag, but don't like that they start to clump from time to time. Have you used this brand and do you like it? 

Made in the USA + Eco: Puracy

I first discovered this Puracy body wash during the Amazon Prime Day sale and decided to give it a go. I love that it is eco, cruelty-free and made in the USA! Have you tried this one before and do you like it?

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