Tom Kuhn Yo-Yos
York Harbor, Maine
About Tom Kuhn Yo-Yos
Tom Kuhn yo-yos are the culmination of an engineer’s commitment to excellence in performance, an artist’s attention to detail and visual appeal, and a world champion’s passion for yo-yoing. Every yo-yo that Tom Kuhn Yo-Yo makes is hand-assembled at its factory in Maine and tested by a world champion. With a variety of aluminum, wooden, and special edition yo-yos, there’s a yo-yo for every purpose.
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Trouble the Dog
Arizona
About Trouble the Dog
Stuffed toy Trouble the Dog has brought comfort and hope to kids going through a hard time, from youngsters stricken with cancer to children impacted by tragic events like the Boston Marathon bombing and Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. The sweet toys are made at the Stuffington Bear Factory in Phoenix.
True South Puzzle Company
Nashville, Tennessee
About True South Puzzle Company
The intricately detailed and beautifully crafted puzzles made by Truth South Puzzle Company are a great choice that the whole family is sure to enjoy. The designs are made by a variety of artists, with themes ranging from holidays to states. This woman-owned, Nashville-based business also donates proceeds to a variety of non-profits such as the National Park Foundation. A great product and a great cause!
Twee
Philedelphia, Pennsylvania
About Twee
Chalk is a favorite pastime for everyone! The handmade, eco-friendly, small batch sidewalk chalk made by Twee comes in unique, colorful designs, shaped to look like everything from macarons and donuts to planets and pizza.
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Uncle Goose
Grand Rapids, Michigan
About Uncle Goose
Uncle Goose’s handmade blocks are a classic gift that your kids can use to have fun and learn. Not only does Uncle Goose artistically craft traditional alphabet blocks for a variety of languages, the company offers sets with themes ranging from dinosaurs to constellations. All materials are sourced around the Great Lakes.
Vermont Teddy Bear
Shelburne, Vermont
About Vermont Teddy Bear
In 1981, Vermont Teddy Bears were sold out of a cart in Burlington, Vermont. After 35 years, these teddy bears continue to be heirlooms and best friends. Each bear is handcrafted and make for perfect gifts for any holiday or special occasion. Just be sure to check labels since not everything Vermont Teddy Bear sells is domestically made.
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Weave-n-Wonder
Hudson, Ohio
About Weave-n-Wonder
For a fun activity to give your kids that will also help teach them STEM concepts, check out Weave-n-Wonder. The company was founded by a Hudson, Ohio mom with a PhD in Human Environmental Sciences. She has taken her passion for STEM and her love of fashion and art to start Wave-n-Wonder. These looms are beginner friendly and help teach STEM concepts like algorithms, patterns and counting. Plus, it’s an awesome hand-on activity that will help build dexterity. Each loom is made in Ohio with US-sourced materials!
Westwork Designs
Central Arkansas
About Westwork Designs
Playing with blocks is great fun, but Westwork Designs doesn’t make your typical block set (though they’ll make that custom for you too). Westwork Designs are blocks for budding architects to put together a castle, cathedral or skyline! Each piece is handmade and designed with attention to detail.
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White Mountain Puzzles
Jackson, New Hampshire
About White Mountain Puzzles
White Mountain Puzzles is an iconic puzzle company you’ve probably seen before. These are your super simple, classic puzzles. White Mountain is perhaps best known for its huge collection of collage based puzzles. But what you may not have known is that White Mountain is based in the small town of Jackson, N.H. and does all its manufacturing domestically, mostly in Massachusetts and Indiana. That’s impressive for a brand that’s so notable! Plus, these puzzles are extremely affordable — the average price is only $20.
