How Two Parents Built a Made in America Production Line for Kids' Play Furniture

How Two Parents Built a Made in America Production Line for Kids' Play Furniture

They built one toy for their daughter - and it changed everything. Blueberry and Third, founded by Nikki and Brian Benbenek, began as a handcrafted climbing arch for their daughter and evolved into a fast-growing, Montessori-inspired children’s play-furniture brand. Nikki discusses how their passion for quality, open-ended play, and Brian’s 20+ years of woodworking experience helped them scale from a basement workshop to partnering with U.S. manufacturers. She also shares why domestic production gives them unmatched flexibility and control. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more stories on U.S. trade policy, buying American, and protecting American jobs. Resources & Links Check out our 2025 Made in America Holiday Gift Guide! Sign up for our daily newsletter, Daily Digest or our bi-weekly Check out our Made In America Directory You can also listen wherever you get podcasts Apple Podcasts Spotify 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more stories on U.S. trade policy, buying American, and protecting American jobs. Guest Resources https://blueberryandthird.com/pages/contact Resources & Links Sign up for our daily newsletter, Daily Digest or our bi-weekly version, ManufactureThis https://act.americanmanufacturing.org/subscribe Check out our Made In America Directory And sign our petition to bring shipbuilding back to America! https://act.americanmanufacturing.org/ships You can also listen wherever you get podcasts Apple Podcasts Spotify Socials X: @KeepItMadeInUSA Facebook: www.facebook.com/americanmanufacturing Instagram: www.instagram.com/americanmanufacturing #madeinusa #madeinamerica #americanmade #podcast #smallindustries #entrepreneur #smallbusiness #montessori #kids #christmas #holidaygiftguide #woodworking #shoplocal #holidayshopping #blueberryandthird #handcraftedtoys #familybusiness #supportsmallbusiness #madeintheusa #woodentoys #montessorikids #holidaygiftideas #shoplocalforchristmas #entrepreneurship

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