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Disclosure: this is a non sponsored, non compensated post. Day 11  (to see what I found on days 1-10 go to the USA in a day tab) Intro: I am on a hunt for things in my home that are made in the USA.  Each day I will try to post an item or two from my house. Why? To support companies that are in my country.  Take a second and look at the product or item you are using and see where it is made. Today when I was putting away the clean laundry I started thinking about my clothing.  I can safely say most of my newer clothing is not made in America. Today I am wearing an Eddie Bauer sweater,  a Gap Shirt, Ralph Lauren socks and jeans.  Made by American brands, but not in America. I used to have a good amount of clothing made in USA, but after getting married and having kids I donated it to Goodwill. Another one of those times I wish I had kept something. Well anyway, here are the made in USA treasures I had left in my...

I'll admit I have a pile of ads, coupons and a list ready to go for Black Friday. I don't plan on shopping on Thanksgiving. I may pass up some great deals, but family time comes first. Shopping and coupons go hand in hand for me. I like a good sale, and even getting something as a bonus or gift with purchase. But the purchase I make that can benefit someone other than the merchant or myself is really the kind of shopping I prefer. So while you are in the mall, shopping online or shopping local this Saturday shop with a purpose. Places where your purchase benefits those in need: Dax Locke Store : benefits the Dax Locke Foundation raising money for St. Jude Children's Hospital. St.Jude Gift Shop : find loads of gifts here and be sure to check out the ornament tab. Brooks Brothers: 2012 St.Jude Thanks and Giving Campaign ®   use your Master Card ®  to make a purchase and a donation to St.Jude  at Brooks Brothers now through December 31, 2012 to make a donation and Master Ca...