Welcome to HomeMade in America

About HomeMade in America

bightly colored handmade quiltsWho can resist running their hand over the threads of a brightly colored, handmade quilt?  How much more precious is a delicate piece of handcrafted jewelry as opposed to mass-produced trinkets?  The heart of HomeMade in America is OUR DIRECTORY, a listing of skilled crafts(wo)men who are producing fine-quality products and services, usually from their home.

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.

Healthy Changes for Spring

WalkingSpring is literally around the corner. The warm temperatures and bright sunshine will begin to lure us out of our winter caves.

Out of the Mouths of Babes

living_nativityOn a cold Monday morning in December, my second grade students sat cross-legged in a circle while sharing their stories about their family weekend ventures.

More Stuff

Spotlight

LIKE A COOL, REFRESHING SNACK?Check out the Chill Out & About Stay-Cool Picnic Servers shown abo

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.