Welcome to HomeMade in America

...handmade baskets...For 12 years, HomeMade in America has served as a "One Stop Shopping" website for homemade products.  The site is easy to use, whether shopping by state or craft catagory.  I would love to hear from you at info@homemadeinamerica.com with ideas for making your shopping easier.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Our Directory

hand made pottery as found on HomeMade in America websiteI would love to promote your website in OUR DIRECTORY, which includes listings both by craft catagory(s) and by state.  If you would like a FREE listing on OUR DIRECTORY, click on the SUBMIT YOUR SITE button on the upper left. The rest is self-explanatory in creating your account in the category(s) of your choosing.

From Our Blog

I must confess!

I Must ConfessI work every weekday. I seldom miss church. I don’t tell BIG lies. I pay my bills before the due date. I don’t cheat on my taxes. Sounds like a person who deserves a little indulgence, right? Right.

Divorce, keeping a child on track

Divorce "Mom, the school bus is here." Lacey shoved the last bit of jellied toast into her mouth, grabbed the pink book bag off the kitchen counter, and raced out the door. Her blonde, ringlet ponytail bobbed up and down as she ran down the driveway.

Call it Quits

family

A dear friend of mine was recently informed that she was pregnant with her fourth child.

Shortly after receiving the news, one of her three young sons came to visit in our home.

More Stuff

Writer's Spotlight

I have always been passionate about reading and writing. This section spotlights some of my favorite writings and includes many of my "writing" friends.

Recipes

Cookbooks gathering dustIf the truth be known, we all have a collection of cookbooks gathering dust and cobwebs somewhere in our home.  Does anyone really use cookbooks to prepare a family meal?  Most cooks rely on their own "tried and true" concoctions that were very likely handed down through grandma and mom.

Illene's Story

...fishing crazy husband...Living in the small Arkansas town where I was born, I share my life with Wayne, my "fishing crazy" husband.  If you ever want to converse with him, go to www.crappie.com and you can be assured to find him chatting away with other "fish lovers".

Steps Across America!

Walking across the George Washington Bridge in New York CityWhy would a sedentary 50 year old woman wake up one morning and decide to run a marathon?  Beats me, but I did just that!  I started my teaching career in physical education, which is peculiar.  I love sporting events, yet I am FAR from athletic and never played on a sports team in my life.