Mast General Store Blog

08.02.15

Oh My Squash!

The summer harvest season is in full swing! And if your garden is like ours, you have enough squash to feed everyone in the community. So, if your garden gives...
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07.27.15

Burt's Bees - An American Journey from Maine to North Carolina

In the summer of 1984, Maine artist, Roxanne Quimby, was trying to thumb a ride home. Eventually, a bright yellow Datsun pickup truck pulled over, and Roxanne instantly recognized Burt...
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07.26.15

Darn Tough - Made in Vermont For Three Generations

At the Darn Tough mill, there's a sign that says, “Nobody ever outsourced anything for quality.” The Darn Tough folks share, "When you’re really serious about something you make it...
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07.23.15

Tervis - America's Favorite Tumbler

Let’s take a little trip back in time. It’s 1946. Detroit. Engineers Frank Cotter and G. Howlett Davis hit on something big: they harness the natural insulating powers of air...
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07.21.15

Colonel Conk - Made in the USA for the Distinguished Gentleman

Upon his return from the American Civil War, Colonel Ichabod Conk concocted fine grooming products for the discerning gentleman. He used and sold these items in the New Mexico barbershops...
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