Jill Homiak, editor, Author at USA Love List

Ultimate Travel Packing List for Backpacking, Domestic, and International Travel

Posted by Jill Homiak, editor | Oct 16, 2018

It's hard not to over- or under-pack. I've found that when I travel via car I over-pack. Then when I fly, I under-pack because I don't like feeling bogged down by my belongings. There has to be something in between, with a focus on essentials you might need, and wouldn't want to be stuck without. I've spent months thinking about this travel packing list and finding all American made traveling essentials that you'd need for any type of travel you might be doing. You'll be surprised that everything you need is available and made right here in the USA. Here's...

Nine Luxury Travel Destinations in the USA

Posted by Jill Homiak, editor | Oct 16, 2018

USA Love List was created during a road trip when the site's founder, Sarah Wagner, and her family were traveling from Pennsylvania to Michigan in their RV. Our staff loves travel and Fall is the perfect time to take in the changing sites of the beautiful landscapes across the country, especially on the East coast. See our list of nine luxury travel destinations in the USA we love. New England's Finest Boston, Massachusetts Mandarin Oriental Boston offers an intimate, luxurious hotel stay, while combining classic New England elegance with refined Oriental touches to create one of the most distinctive hospitality experience in...

American Made Ice Cream We Love, By Region

Posted by Jill Homiak, editor | Oct 14, 2018

Summer is here! We found the USA's best ice cream flavors by brand from all across the country. Don't miss USA Love List's list of American made ice cream we love, by region. Did we find your favorite? Northeast Ample Hills Creamery Ooey Gooey Butter Cake is a base of creamy vanilla ice cream with hunks of St. Louis-style Ooey Gooey Butter Cake. Let me tell you, they do not skimp on the chunks of cake. The chunks are both large and plentiful making each bite filled with chewy, buttery, sweet goodness. If you are a lover of butter cake...

Better Homes & Gardens American Made Towels

Posted by Jill Homiak, editor | Oct 9, 2018

Preparing For House Guests This Season Autumn is here and it's that time again. Time for Fall cleaning and prepping for houseguests for the Thanksgiving, Christmas and/or Hanukkah holidays. If you're looking for simple and inexpensive ways to spruce up your house, Better Homes & Gardens American made towels, available at Walmart, are here. What's the story behind Better Homes & Gardens American made towels? The Better Homes & Gardens American Made Towel Set is produced by 1888 Mills. The company has been making towels from 100% USA grown cotton since, well, 1888. Production takes place in Griffin, Georgia which is...

Brighten Dull Skin with These Non-Toxic Facial Oils You Can Trust

Posted by Jill Homiak, editor | Oct 9, 2018

There are so many claims made in the beauty industry, and it's so easy to get sucked into the glitz of it all. I made the switch to non-toxic, chemical free beauty and personal care products in 2015 when I trashed all my beauty products and started over. I'd never used facial oil before that because, as someone with oily/combination skin, I thought putting oil on your face would make you break out. I couldn't have been more wrong, and am so glad I know better now. For over a year now, I've been experimenting with different facial oils...