MADE IN WYOMING: Dragon Lady Teas

Posted on 3 October, 2013 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring Dragon Lady Teas of Jackson, WY

Dragon Lady Teas — Dee Elle Bupp PO Box 3101 Jackson, WY 83001 307.200.4717 dragonladyteas@gmail.com www.dragonladyteas.com

Dee Elle has a love of herbs and a love of people; with that in mind she created a bridge between the two with her drinkable art. After years of tinkering with herbs & making concoctions for friends & family, a friend suggested she try selling her teas at the farmers market. They were such a hit she sold everything at the first market!

Dragon Lady Teas are organic and Dee has high standards. Lady’s Blend, which is her oldest is light, sweet and green tasting. Other blends are Chill Me Out, Guardian, Peace Tea, Belly Rum, Be Well, Navigator, Chai, and Morning Dew. The ingredients and a little about the tea can be found on the web site at www.dragonladyteas.com. Dee loves doing custom blends, and creates them for businesses & individuals. Who wouldn’t want their very own tea blend?

Currently Dragon Lady Teas can be ordered direct by phone or on the website, which takes you right to ETSY for online purchasing, or a number of local grocers. Price ranges range from bulk pricing, beginning at around $4/ounce and jars start at $8.

As a family business, Dee’s husband helps when he’s not working his other job & her kids work all of the events. Dee is a plant person and it is clear to her that she is here to make delicious teas. This is much more than just tea, it’s love in a cup!

MADE IN WYOMING: Nena Trapp Photography

Posted on 26 September, 201326 September, 2013 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring Nena Trapp Photography of Cody, WY

Rowena Trapp, Nena Trapp Photography PO Box 471 Cody, WY 82414 307-250-8312 trappnena@yahoo.com www.nenatrappphotography.com

Nena Trapp’s interest in photography started when she was young and thumbing through the pages of Life and Look Magazines, which transported her to new places. As a self-taught photographer, Nena judged her work against the photos in the magazines that captured her as a child. She actually became involved with photography as part of her job documenting cultural sites as an archaeologist. This was great for Nena, as it allowed her to incorporate her passion for history. Photography is a way for Nena to document the things and places related to history. Nena gradually added an artistic flair to her work and that is where she is today.

Nena’s photographs are sold as prints or other photo-based items, such as puzzles, coasters, cards, etc. Although she has done portraits in the past, she is currently concentrating on nature and cultural heritage subjects. The photos are sometimes put on canvas and metal, which are very striking.

Nena Trapp Photography is only sold on her website at this time: www.nenatrappphotography.com. The prices range from less than $20.00 to over $200.00.

MADE IN WYOMING: 7Fold Spice

Posted on 20 September, 201320 September, 2013 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring Sevenfold Spice of Casper

Sevenfold Spice: JD Dotzler Casper, WY 307-251-5424 sesvenfoldspice@yahoo.com www.sevenfoldspice.com

JD Dotzler received his certificate from culinary school in June 2005, and then apprenticeship in a restaurant as a chef’s assistant at a local country club. The head chef at the country club stressed that he wanted specific dishes seasoned exactly the same every time. JD suggested that they blend ingredients to make a base seasoning that would always be the same, to which Chef Kevin said, “What a great idea!” That was JD’s first spice blend.

JD also has family and friends with food allergies. He realized that there weren’t any “all natural” seasonings on the market, so he created what is now his “Master Blend.” Those same friends and family members encouraged JD to offer his spice blends to the general public. In 2010, Sevenfold Spice was registered as a trade name in the State of Wyoming.

Sevenfold Spice is a family business; his brother assists him with the marketing, and JD handles the development and production end of the Sevenfold Spice product line.

Sevenfold Spice acquires specialized herbs and spice powders from Savory Spice Shop in Denver, CO. He takes bulk ingredients and blends them to specific recipes in a commercial kitchen in Casper. The spices are MSG free, gluten free and have no preservatives. Sevenfold Spice is pleased to offer an “all natural” product for now, and will continue to look into an organic line of spices.

Sevenfold Spice prepares custom blends as well! Requests for “salt free” come in frequently and Salt Free Master, Salt Free Habanero and Salt Free Garlic blends are regular inventory items. They offer two value packages: “A Best of the Best Pack” containing the top five selling spice blends; and “A Grillers Choice Pack,” which offers three blends and two grill rubs. Customers can order any combination of spices and rubs from their website at www.sevenfoldspice.com. Sevenfold Spice also offers free shipping on all orders over $20.

Sevenfold Spice blends and rubs are offered at 8-10 retail outlets in Casper and Douglas. They can be purchased online at www.sevenfoldspice.com. The price range for 4 oz blends and rubs ranging from $6 to $8 per bottle.

Our promise….. “Making food taste great… Naturally”

Currently Sevenfold Spice has ten spice blends and seven spice rubs.

Sevenfold Spice is all natural all the time.

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MADE IN WYOMING: Laramie Knife Works

Posted on 11 July, 201330 December, 2013 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring Laramie Knife Works of Laramie, WY

Steve Torok, Laramie Knife Works Laramie, WY 307-747-7410 laramieknifeworks@msn.com www.laramieknifeworks.com

Steve Torok is an avid hunter and fisherman and has always using knives. One day he thought it would be nice to make a knife from an animal he had harvested; so he did. Steve’s dad was a metallurgist and working with steel is a family tradition.

Steve gets his materials from all over the world. He once lived in New Zealand three months out of the year and he’d bring back a lot of wood each year. Steve also gets a lot of domestic wood from people who supply AAAAA Presentation Grade woods to famous guitar makers. He got most of the antlers and horns (including Bighorn Sheep horns) from a trading post in Lander, WY.

Steve makes 8 different types of knives. Two types of Large Linerlock folding knives with Damascus Steel blades; two types of Medium Linerlock folding knives with Damascus Steel blades; two types of Small Linerlock folding knives with Damascus Steel blades; Stainless Steel Drop Point Hunting and Skinning Knives; and Damascus Steel Drop Point Hunting and Skinning Knives. He also occasionally makes filet knives; steak knives, and kitchen knives.

Steve uses some of the rarest woods and horns available which makes the knives unique and one-of-a-kind. Who wouldn’t like a knife made with Bighorn Sheep Horn? He also uses a lot of gemstones including diamonds, rubies, and sapphires in his Linerlock folders which is somewhat uncommon.

Laramie Knife Works’ knives are available online at www.laramieknifeworks.com. They are also available in Galleries (New York, Colorado, etc). Price range: $190 (for small Linerlock folders), $225 for Stainless Steel Drop Points, $275 for Damascus Steel Drop Points, and $300 for Large Linerlock folders.

All the knives are made by hand and are guaranteed for life. Steve is also a proud sponsor of the University of Wyoming.

MADE IN WYOMING: Eberle Wear

Posted on 29 June, 2013 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring Eberle Wear of Casper, Wyoming

Matt Buhler, Eberle Wear Casper, WY 307-277-1561 eberlewear@gmail.com www.eberlewearjewelry.com

Matt and his wife were on a getaway weekend fishing in the Yellowstone/Beartooth Mountains. Fishing is a big part of the Buhler’s life and they take their three kids with them as a family activity. While on that trip, his wife was looking as some earrings in one of the stores and said it would be very cool to have fishing earrings. “You never see them and I would love some,” she said. Matt loves making things and ran with the idea and created several options. His wife gave them a yes or no and that was the beginning of Eberle Wear.

Eberle Wear is a family business. The Buhlers operate it out of their house and Matt has a room dedicated to the production of earrings. He hand makes each one while his wife is in charge of quality control, marketing and promotions. Matt manages the website and both Matt and his wife work on processing orders. Even the kids help out by assisting with the earring cards, attaching stickers/pricing, etc.

Eberle Wear welcomes custom orders. They can use any fly pattern out there and attach them to gold, silver or antique brass earring hooks. Where the custom order really becomes apparent is the spinner earrings. Eberle Wear can custom make the flies using colors of anyone’s school, favorite sports teams or just their favorite colors. Based out of Casper, Eberle Wear has all the high school colors as well as the University of Wyoming colors. Both Matt and his wife graduated from UW and wanted to show their Poke spirit so they have brown and gold earrings. People can send their own flies/lures, however it is easier to contact the Buhler’s and let them know what fly pattern or spinner colors are wanted and Eberle Wear can produce them.

Prices are very reasonable at $15 – $18; pricing for custom orders may vary. The easiest way to purchase Eberle Wear products is by visiting their website at www.eberlewearjewelry.com. Eberle Wear has a standard set of fly and spinner earrings through an online store. People can also contact them via email at eberlewear@gmail.com or by phone at (307) 277-1561 to place an order. If anyone is interested in custom orders, email and phone are the best ways to contact them.

Eberle Wear is named after Matt’s wife Eberle which is a family name; it was only appropriate since Eberle came up with the idea. Eberle Wear will eventually be expanding into other types of jewelry including bracelets/anklets but wanted to test the market first. These earrings were designed to add a touch of the great outdoors to any setting.

MADE IN WY: Reynolds Farm Products

Posted on 14 June, 2013 by wlmeditor

This week we are featuring Reynold Farms of Gillette, WY

Debra Reynolds, Reynolds Farm Products Gillette, WY 82716 307-689-2792 debraer@hotmail.com www.reynoldsfarmproducts.com

Debra Reynolds has been producing handmade natural health and beauty products for approximately 45 years. She creates and produces year round and incorporates several different ingredients and techniques. Debra has moved from the tallow and lard soaps to using vegetable oils and goat milk on most occasions. Even though she owns Reynolds Farm Products, Debra considers Reynolds Farm Products to be a family owned business since all her family is involved in the end products. Whether it’s dairy and meat goat management, grassland and feed management, garden bed management or selling – all of the Reynolds family plays an important role.

The sources for the products are mainly natural/organic food grade, sustainable agricultural products. This includes all oils, goat milk and various garden, herbs, and flowers grown. Debra also uses as many ingredients as possible that are produced in America. The goat’s milk that is used never comes from animals that eat weeds.

Each time a new batch of soap is started Debra has in mind a special purpose and type, whether it’s during harvest of the plant materials or for holidays, hunting season, fun novelties or seasonal. She then creates the bottled skin emollients and solid lotion bars to complete the sets.

Debra considers all of her products to be unique! Small batch-ingredient control is her motto. Ranging from choosing, chopping and burning of hardwoods for ash harvest (lye making), the 35-year-old blood line of our dairy goats, the growing and harvesting of many of the ingredients, the collection of rain water and snow melt used in the products or the use of organic vegetable oils and grains, Debra keeps all her creations as natural as possible while in accordance with government laws.

Reynolds Farm Products contain a high amount of glycerin which is wonderful for the skin. With the combination of goat milk, Debra feels she has created some of the best soap in the world. Artificial dyes are seldom used. She uses organic essential plant and flower oils for scents (except four varieties which are fragrance oils and two perfume oils that are clearly marked on the ingredient labels). Debra also makes her own labels, wraps each bar of soap, creates all skin emollients, fills the bottles and packages the solid lotion bars. The Kid’s Fun Soaps are 100% natural and contain safe toys which encourage hand washing!

The same care goes into the bottled skin emollients with the exception they are not completely natural due to the fact she must incorporate preservatives (by law) because of the goat milk content. However, the solid lotion bars are 100% natural. Debra creates unscented varieties of soaps and skin emollients for hunters and skin sensitive individuals, and she always welcome special requests!

The Reynolds family sells the products in various ways. Reynolds Farm Products can be found at numerous trade and craft shows, art and cultural festivals, and farmers markets in the northern part of Wyoming.

In the Gillette area, products can be found at the Open Door Church Gift Shop (307) 685-8180 located at 111 East 2^nd St., Sandy’s Place (307) 685—7226 located at 400 West 2^nd St., and The Mane Place (307) 687-2805 located at 203 Carey Ave. Suite 1. Outside Gillette locations include the Hub Café in Moorcroft and soon to be at the Pit Stop in Moorcroft. Reynolds Farm Products can also be purchased at the Biddle, MT General Store.

Reynolds Farm Products are modestly priced – especially when the quality is factored into the equation. The Goat Milk Soaps and Glycerin Soaps are sold by the ounce, which is approximately $1.25 per oz., thus each bar ranges from $4.00 to $5.00. The bottled Skin Emollients and Solid Lotion Bars are sold the same way, which is approximately $1.50 per oz. The Novelty and Kid’s Fun Soaps are sold by the unit with prices ranging from $3.75 to $6.00. All the Reynolds Farm Products already have the sales tax is factored in, so if the tag reads $4.50 then it is $4.50.

Reynolds Farm Products adheres to all governmental regulations, which includes labeling. All products contain FDA and/or USDA approved ingredients.

Debra takes great pride in producing some of the finest health and beauty products on the market in Wyoming. With the wholesome goodness of natural/organic agricultural products – who could go wrong? What’s good for the inside is also good for the outside; so let your skin enjoy Reynolds Farm Products!

BUT WAIT! Reynolds Farm Products also produces a popcorn product called Outlaw Gourmet Popcorn, “So good it should be outlawed.” Deb is a bit fruity…..at least with most of her flavors: Black Cherry, Cranberry, Grape, Lemon Lime, Orange, Peach Mango, Tropical Punch, and then there is Brown Sugar Cinnamon, Caramel, and Maple. These are just a few of the 36 different flavors. There are also monthly surprise flavors.

Visit www.reynoldsfarmproducts.com for pictures of many of the products. Everyone is always welcomed to call or email me at: (307) 689-2792 debraer@hotmail.com.

MADE IN WYOMING: Horseshoes & Feathers

Posted on 6 June, 201313 June, 2013 by wlmeditor

This week our spotlight is on Horseshoes & Feathers of Douglas, WY

Terry Askin, Horseshoes and Feathers Douglas, WY 307-358-6658 Terry.askin@starband.net

Terry has always liked to draw and probably should have gone to art school — but with her agriculture background, the pull to ranch was stronger. She found she loved to raise the sheep, but did not have the patience for weaving and felting spinning. Terry started drawing in the evenings and into early morning, trying to get a picture to her satisfaction. Lambing time was ideal for drawing because Terry was already up early in the morning!

Terry’s goal was to have another income for her family and began looking into ideas. She checked out tourist shops, western wear stores and gas stations to see what items were on the market and decided to gear her products toward tourists. Terry started out making t-shirts comprised of Wyoming, Colorado, and Montana “letters” made into western pictures. Still wanting to push forward, Terry trusted in her faith to guide her. She wanted an American made, plus Wyoming made, product; something usable that would represent her art well. Terry’s dad said once, “A person only has so many walls to hang pictures.” So, she thought…how about coasters? She commissioned someone to laser her art on the coasters; these were well liked, but a bit pricey. Then she thought cutting boards. She tried purchasing white plastic cutting boards, adding her artwork via laser. Terry was not impressed with the result. Terry liked working with wood and while in a wood workers’ supply store asked if anyone knew of someone that had experience. This is when she was introduced to her cutting board maker, one of her popular items. Terry is learning a lot about wood now and hopes to develop other usable products for interior decorating.

Terry loves animals and uses her art to connect with others, sharing how she was raised and the Wyoming ranching life. She uses her gift to help others see what we are so honored to have here in Wyoming and in the U.S.A. — including life and freedom to be able to do anything we set our minds to. Terry feels honored to have the opportunity to share her art on usable handmade products that will hopefully last a lifetime.

Terry will begin taking custom orders starting this winter. If it is a commissioned picture it may take longer, but she is learning how to take photos and apply them to objects. She has done wedding gifts using her art and personalizing the boards. She has also created a cutting board for children’s names and a prayer; one side to use and one to display. She has used her laser to embellish a dresser, making is personal and usable.

Currently, Horseshoes and Feathers products are being sold from Terry’s home, as well at at the Wyoming Mercantile at the Wyoming State Fair. This year her artful products will be sold during Cheyenne Frontier Days in the Old Frontier Town at the General Mercantile. Terry is now exploring Etsy and Zibbet as a means to sell her products in the next year.

As of May, 2013, Horseshoes and Feathers’ prices on cutting boards start at $25.00 for an 8”x12-1/2” board, to $50 for a 16”x11 1-1/2” board. The art on these boards is a simple display of the Wyoming way of life; the more detail higher the price. Terry can be contacted at horseshoesandfeathers@gmail.com. Please provide a phone number on subject line or it may be considered a spam.Contact Terry directly for pricing on custom orders.

Terry feels the laser machine is an incredible art machine and the possibilities are endless! Horseshoes and Feathers, along with her art, is trademarked.

MADE IN WY: Cowboy Bunk Feed

Posted on 30 May, 2013 by wlmeditor

This week our spotlight is on Cowboy Feed Bunk of Cheyenne, WY

Dave, Jackie and Chris Canfield, Cowboy Feed Bunk 51 I-25 Service Road Cheyenne, WY 82003 605-430-4200 jcanfield@cowboyfeedbunk.com www.cowboyfeedbunk.com

The Canfields are pet lovers who enjoy giving their dogs and cats healthy treats. They are 4^th generation WY ranchers and previously made their treats from their ranch raised beef and chicken. Since selling their livestock and the ranch a few years ago, the Canfields have not been able to find a pet treat that does not have added ingredients that a lot of us can’t pronounce. So they started Kritter Kuts all natural pet treats.

Cowboy Feed Bunk’s Kritter Kuts are made from USA (human grade) meats: chicken breasts, pork loin, beef round and garlic salt, which is specially blended. Nutritional values are on all their labels. The Kibbles are in the testing stage now, but the Strips testing is on the attached labels. A bacon strip product is in the works using thick slices of human grade bacon.

Cowboy Feed Bunk uses only real cuts of human grade meats and garlic salt – nothing else. No added anything. Their products are grilled then dried. Cowboy Feed Bunk’s products are tested for e-Coli, Salmonella and Listeria on a regular basis; all products have tested negative.

Cowboy Feed Bunk’s products can be found on their web site, www.cowboyfeedbunk.com; they currently have a shopping cart for online purchasing, but you can contact them directly. Products are currently sold wholesale to retailers, and they have a new store on Amazon.com. The Canfields also attend various trade shows and other markets.

The Chicken Strips are their best seller so far. Product prices range is: $7.95 – $9.95 per bag.

MADE IN WY: Shady Lady Shooting

Posted on 16 May, 2013 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring Shady Lady Shooting of Green River, WY

Dottie Nobles, Shady Lady Shooting LLC 260 Hackberry St Green River, WY 82935 (307) 875-2923

shadyladyshooting@gmail.com www.shop.shadyladyshooting.com

Dottie Nobles and her daughter won a rifle at a Women’s Sports banquet. Her daughter called and said, “Mom, I can’t find anything pretty {for my rifle}.” So, Dottie investigated the market and found there was very little for women available in shooting products. This seemed like a perfect fit for her personally, and the time seemed right. Dottie has had various businesses in the past, so she went to the Small Business Office in Rock Springs for more information, and Mark Atkinson was terrific. Dottie put her ideas together, and with time, patience and a lot of input and encouragement from her family, Shady Lady Shooting was born.

The women’s market was and still is pretty much untouched. Did you know that women’s shooting is the fastest growing sport in America, and in 2011 more women bought guns than men? Much of what is available is just a pink variation of guys’ stuff, and not always suitable or of good quality. Dottie is tall and has had difficulty finding hunting, work and other clothes and products that fit. She was discouraged about having to redo or make do. She may work like a man, but she doesn’t have to look like one. Move over guys, the girls are here to stay.

Everything Shady Lady Shooting designs and produces is made from a woman’s perspective for women. Dottie’s entire family is outdoorsy. She and her husband have agricultural backgrounds, and all of their children, spouses and grandchildren hunt and shoot. The girls in the family have had to make do using guys products, clothing etc. Most of these items just do not translate into girl stuff. Shady Lady Shooting focuses on what works for us girls, both in the sport field — and, hopefully, in the future they will expand into work wear also.

Shady Lady Shooting can put names on cases, but the business is expanding to the point that there is not a lot of time to put into many custom orders. But on occasion, they can accommodate a special order. “Usually requests are beyond the scope of what we want to produce,” Dottie says.

Shady Lady Shooting products can be ordered via email at www.shadingladyshooting.com. Their products are currently also on “I Want USA Made.com.” Shady Lady Shooting products are also sold wholesale to various stores around the country. They have been contacted by Amazon and hope to be on Etsy soon.

The website will soon be having the new AR/AK cases, gaiters and the Brocade Boudoir Pistol Pillows. There are some pictures of these on their Facebook page. The prices go from $15 to $100. Remember that all Shady Lady Shooting merchandise is made in America. American workers and Shady Lady Shooting stand behind every item they produce.

MADE IN WY: Grouse Wing Camo

Posted on 9 May, 2013 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring Grouse Wing Camo of Lander, WY

Grouse Wing Camo — Carlos Gonzales PO Box 175 Lander, WY 82520 307-335-7599

carlos@grousewingcamo.com

www.grousewingcamo.com

Being an avid hunter and outdoor enthusiast, Carlos has always been experimenting on fooling the senses of game he likes pursuing, especially elk. Carlos enjoys the sport of archery and archery hunting. On one particular hunting trip his father, nephew and Carlos where caught up in hunting Sage Grouse; Carlos had ‘bagged’ one, and another, which had flown off into the sage brush, had disappeared. They spent the next hour or so trying to find their quarry when they stumbled across it laying near a clump of sage brush, at which point the group decided to play a little game with his nephew who was by now ready to give up the search.

Carlos and his father were able to direct his nephew to the spot where the grouse was laying. He then told his nephew to tie his shoes. The nephew looked down only to see more than just his shoe strings (which by the way were not untied). The nephew picked up the bird walked toward Carlos and his father and immediately said “There Uncle Carlos, use that for camouflage.” Well, we all have heard of the proverbial light bulb…thus Grouse Wing Camo was born.

Animals are used to their natural surroundings, and can become uncomfortable, especially elk, if they don’t see other elk after being coaxed in by using calls. If you simply make a subtle movement so the animal can see it, and then make a sound like a crow by using a mouth diaphragm, the elk become a little more relaxed. Carlos can’t say what it is that causes this, but maybe it is the feathers and sounding like a familiar bird; when that happens, the animal no longer sees you as a threat.

Avid bird hunters and wildlife enthusiasts have used Grouse Wing Camo not only for hunting but bird watching and to photograph wildlife. Carlos currently has three types of camo: western, winter (white) and eastern. There are different types of water proofing and wind proofing that can be applied.

Grouse Wing Camo products can be found on the website at www.Grousewingcamo.com. Sporting goods stores can contact Grouse Wing Camo directly to carry their products in store.

Grouse Wing Camo jackets range from $60 to $150, and pants from $45 to $90. There are adult sizes for men and women, as well as sizes for youth.

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MADE IN WY: Bunnery Natural Foods by The Bunnery Restaurant & Bakery

Posted on 25 April, 201325 April, 2013 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring Bunnery Natural Foods from The Bunnery Restaurant & Bakery in Jackson, WY

Tony Labbe Bunnery Natural Foods 130 N. Cache Street Jackson, WY 83001 855-472-6652 (855-GRANOLA) / 307-733-5474

tony@bunnery.com www.bunnerynaturalfoods.com www.bunnery.com

After years working in the wine and spirits importing business, Gerard Yvernault and his family were captivated by Jackson Hole after several winter vacations there. In 1989 the Yvernault family purchased The Bunnery and Gerard put his management degree to use in this new enterprise. The Bunnery had started as a way to provide wholesome, nutritious foods to meet the demands of outdoor sportsmen visiting the Yellowstone National Park & Grand Teton National Park area.

Since the Yvernault family has taken over The Bunnery, it has expanded from the original bakery and restaurant to include a natural foods business. Bunnery Natural Foods granola blends and trademarked oats-sunflower seed-millet (O.S.M) products are made from original recipes that have remained largely unchanged since the bakery’s beginnings. They carry 6 packaged products that are made from ingredients from local Wyoming producers, whenever possible.

The goal is to create products that provide maximum nutrients from minimally processed ingredients and never contain preservatives or artificial sweeteners.

These products can be purchased in the store in Jackson, at Farmer’s Markets throughout the summer, or online at amazon.com or www.bunnerynaturalfoods.com for a purchase price ranging from $5.49 to $6.49.

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MADE IN WY: Flex Spex

Posted on 18 April, 2013 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring Flex Spex of Greybull, WY

Contact: Marvin Hunt, Flex Spex 340 3^rd Ave N Greybull, WY 82426 307-765-9212 flexspex@tctwest.net www.flexspex.com

While on a fishing trip, Marvin was attempting to tie on a new fly in a hot fishing section of a river. He became completely entangled in his reading glasses strap, his sunglasses strap, and the strap on his fly bag. By the time Marvin disentangled himself, he had floated through one of the best fishing sections, and he thought, “There has to be a better way!” Marvin went home with a mission: to design reading glasses that worked in an outdoor environment.

Marvin had three goals. First, he wanted glasses that didn’t hang on his neck. Second, he didn’t want to take off his sunglasses to use his readers. Third, Marvin wanted his readers to be easily accessible at a moment’s notice. His solution was Flex Spex reading glasses: a two part visor and sunglass clip-on. In solving that need for himself, Marvin realized that other people also had a need for Flex Spex; they also work great for construction workers wearing caps.

The strengths listed on their website are the only ones offered at this time. Flex Spex does not take custom orders, but can be ordered online at www.flexspex.com.

They can also be purchased at

North Fork Anglers in Cody
Rocky Mountain Sports in Casper and Riverton
Two Rivers Emporium in Pinedale
Platte River Fly Shop in Casper
The Sports Lure in Buffalo
Fly Shop of the Bighorns in Sheridan
Thermopolis Hardware
Hasco Industrial Supply in Worland

The price of a pair of Flex Spex is $29.95. Flex Spex is planning to add a carry case to the glasses around the first of July, so the prices may go up at that time.

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WYOMING FIRST: BRANDING STOVE CANDLES

Posted on 11 April, 201312 April, 2013 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring Branding Stove Candles of Arvada, WY

Donna Adamson Branding Stove Candles 628 SE Road Arvada, WY 82831 307-736-2408 toothbrush@wbaccess.net

Donna started making candles when a friend of hers started making soy candles. She was bored producing the same candle every time and then discovered some gel for making candles online and it has just snowballed. For the most part no two Branding Stove Candles are the same; there is variation in all of them.

When Donna first started making candles she chose fragrances she liked. Now she has about 70 different fragrances. When someone asks for something specific, she’ll try to find it. The fragrance is oil specifically made for gel candles. The polarity of the fragrance MUST be compatible with the gel, otherwise it will and does catch on fire!

Donna has found gel candles are not as clean burning as soy, but the candles will burn twice as long. Donna can be very creative with the gel because it is clear. A 26 oz. gel candle will burn approximately 350 hours; a 16 oz. gel candle will burn about 250 hours and a 10 oz. candle will burn about 150 hours. Branding Stove Candles also burn complete and they offer refills. You can change the color or scent for half of the original purchase price.

All of Branding Stove Candles are sold in jars. There are three jars that are all apothecary-like with lids. Barbed wire or metal cut outs are placed in the jars along with recycled glass and sand. There are about 65 different Branding Stove Candles designs (all western related). When you place a custom order for a candle you can pick the size, cut-out or wire, scent and color scheme….the possibilities are endless!

Branding Stove Candles are unique in several ways. You can have them build a customized candle, or when you have it refilled you can change the scent and color. Branding Stove Candles is an ecofriendly candle business. They recycle and they will also refill any jars that have been purchased elsewhere. This is a family business! Donna’s husband Donnie helps with all of the metal work, her oldest daughter Linzee likes to keep inventory, and her youngest daughter Shaylee helps make the candles.

You can find Branding Stove Candles on Facebook; take a look at the photos and make your choice. Candles can be ordered by sending a message from the Facebook page, phone or email. Branding Stove Candles also accepts credit/debit cards. Branding Stove Candles also resells lamp warmers that heat the candle from the top. They work very well with their candles and illuminate the candle beautifully.

Branding Stove Candles participates in a few major trade shows every year: National Finals Rodeo, Cowboy Christmas, and the Stetson Country Christmas show, all in Las Vegas. These shows are usually the first full week of December. They have also had booth space at the High School National Finals in Rock Springs and in Gillette.

Donna likes to make the candles and would love to make you a Branding Stove Candle.

WYOMING FIRST: North Platte Alpacas

Posted on 4 April, 20134 April, 2013 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring North Platte Alpacas of Glenrock, WY

Frances & Vicki Horn, North Platte Alpacas 20 Wagon Road Glenrock, WY 82637 Phone: 307-436-2339 Email: northplattealpacas@vistabeam.com

www.northplattealpacas.com

North Platte Alpacas is a small breeder farm located along the North Platte River, east of Glenrock, WY. Frances and Vicki both come from farming and ranching backgrounds and are committed to raise quality breeding and fiber herd alpacas.

They wanted to utilize their small acreage and after doing some research decided to raise alpacas. Alpacas are easy on the land, simple to care for, have an awesome fiber to utilize and provide a stress free environment. North Platte Alpacas started about 7 years ago and currently has a herd of about 50 alpacas.

North Platte Alpacas’ wool is not processed at the farm at this time, but Vicki began taking spinning lessons in March. The wool is sent to mini mills for processing into yarn and roving. Skirted raw fleece is also available for sale at the farm. Colors range from the natural wool colors or the fiber is dyed into bright colors. This hypo-allergenic, warm wool is used to make hats, headbands, scarves, rugs and wear well.

Products can be purchased at the North Platte Alpacas farm, on their website www.northplattealpacas.com, via e-mail northplattealpacas@vistabeam.com or by giving them a call.

WYOMING FIRST: Casper Glass

Posted on 21 March, 2013 by wlmeditor

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This week we are featuring Casper Glass of Casper, Wyoming

Melanie Myron 14560 S Lone Tree Rd Casper, WY 82604 307-237-5292 Melanie@casperglass.com www.casperglass.com

Melanie started working with traditional stained glass techniques almost 15 years ago as part of a home-remodel project. It became a business for her a few years later, then a wholesale business about six years ago. She’s always been a pack-rat and likes to use materials that others think of as trash, so it wasn’t a big jump for Melanie to experiment with ways to treat broken window glass. Now, most Casper Glass products are made from rescued window glass tumbled to sea glass turned into wine accessories and other treasures.

The most popular Casper Glass wine accessories in this part of the world are wine glass charms and bottle stoppers featuring a stained-glass art rendition of the Wyoming Bucking Horse & Rider(tm) made from rescued window glass. Their most popular gift items for many years now have been Silly Stars – one-of-a-kind dancing, stained-glass stars made from scrap glass. The newest offering is a line of jewelry products also made from rescued window glass, some of which also feature the Wyoming Bucking Horse & Rider(tm).

Casper Glass sells primarily to the wholesale market, so items can be purchased at various outlets, depending upon what people are looking for. A sampling is available at Cheyenne Frontier Days and the Wyoming State Fair through the Business Council. Otherwise, people can contact Casper Glass through the website – www.casperglass.com, the Myron’s can direct customers to a retail store near them depending on what they would like to purchase.

Custom wine products are also available (like wine glass charms with family photos). Contact Casper Glass directly for more information.

Because Melanie sells wholesale now, the prices are set by the retailers. Contact Casper Glass directly to find out where you can purchase your wine accessories, jewelry and Silly Stars.

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