Arm & Hammer
Princeton, New Jersey
About Arm & Hammer
The original Arm & Hammer logo usage dates back to the 1860s. James A. Church, son of Dr. Austin Church, ran a spice business known as Vulcan Spice Mills. According to the company, the Arm and Hammer logo represents Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and metalworking.
It is often claimed that the brand name originated with tycoon Armand Hammer; however, the Arm & Hammer brand was in use 31 years before Hammer was born. Hammer was so often asked about the Church & Dwight brand, however, that he attempted to buy the company. While unsuccessful, Hammer’s Occidental Petroleum in 1986 acquired enough stock for him to join the Church & Dwight board of directors. Hammer remained one of the owners of Arm & Hammer until his death in 1990.
Industrial-strength bicarbonate cleaning products are labeled under an Arm & Hammer subsidiary division ARMEX.
ArmorSuit
California
About ArmorSuit
Based in Southern California, ArmorSuit produces durable screen protectors designed to stand up to daily wear and tear. The company uses the same advanced material originally developed to protect military aircraft, helicopters and even space shuttles. Its MilitaryShield line features clear films with self-healing properties, which gradually remove minor scratches on the film over a period of time. Its screen protectors are quick and easy to apply, affordable and available on Amazon. Each protector is custom cut to fit hundreds of devices and comes with a lifetime replacement guarantee. Screen protectors are one of the most common tech accessories out there, which makes this a simple purchase with real impact. ArmorSuit offers a similar price point to many other brands, with the added benefit of being made in the USA and supporting the local economy.
Art Eatables
Louisville, Kentucky
About Art Eatables
Are you a fan of chocolate? How about bourbon? Then combine your interests with Art Eatables. These aren’t the typical bourbon balls popular in the Bluegrass State. Founder Kelly Ramsey is the world’s first bourbon-certified chocolatier, and the company is famous for its Small-batch Bourbon Truffle.
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Art Questa Studios & Gallery
Questa, New Mexico
About Art Questa Studios & Gallery
Art Questa Studios & Gallery maintains a brick-and-mortar and online presence showcasing the fine pottery of Sandra Harrington, including one-of-a-kind wood-fired lanterns, teapots, stoneware dinnerware and other unique accents. The gallery also features paintings in acrylics, oils and watercolors by Roger Harrington including handcrafted metal-smithed jewelry. Exquisite products for those on your holiday list that are partial to American Southwest art.
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Artifact Bags
Omaha, Nebraska
About Artifact Bags
If you’re looking for either a bag or an apron to gift this season, check out Artifact Bags. The company started in 2010 when Chris Hughes was laid off of his job and decided to pursue his passion. The bags are handmade, and designed with the highest devotion to quality, utility, and a timeless aesthetic.
Artifact Puzzles
Port Townsend, Washington
About Artifact Puzzles
From Port Townsend comes Artifact Puzzles’ intricately detailed jigsaw puzzles. These are really cool. The company uses a small batch manufacturing model to avoid overproduction and offers a wide variety of styles, including by level of difficulty for more advanced puzzlers and even has a few hand-cut puzzles, made with a real jigsaw!
Artisan Oak
Summersville, West Virginia
About Artisan Oak
These whiskey barrel mugs are made from white oak wood, the same type used to age whiskey. Each one is lightly charred on the inside, which is said to enhance the flavor and bring out subtle notes you might not notice in a regular glass. All the wood is sourced domestically and made into mugs in Summersville, West Virginia.
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Artistic Works by Lu
Leavenworth, Kansas
About Artistic Works by Lu
Handmade jewelry is designed by Lu Knueven at Artistic Works by Lu in Leavenworth. Knueven has been designing jewelry for more than 20 years, combining her original jewelry with chic fashions to create her free-spirited, bohemian aesthetic. Note that Artistic Works by Lu’s jewelry is identified as handmade in the Kansas studio, not the boutique’s clothing.
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Aspen and Arlo
Fayetteville, Arkansas
About Aspen and Arlo
No matter what you’re celebrating, Fayetteville’s Aspen and Arlo has all of your wrapping paper needs covered. You can stock up for typical occasions like Christmas and birthdays, but you can also find less conventional themes like Halloween and Mardi Gras. Chic wrapping paper with plenty of whimsy!