Time to buy Christmas cards & gifts - Made in the USA. Any suggestions?

[AnotherMother4Peace]

I would rather send out fewer cards, and spend a little more for good quality, made-in-the-USA cards. If proceeds from their sale are going to a good cause that would be even better.

Thanks all, & and take care this holiday season.

[CountAllVotes]

1. I have cards coming

I ordered them from the Humane Society of the United States. I don't buy gifts anymore being my family is all dead and gone. I just send out cards and at least some poor suffering animal will get some help is my thought on this.

Best of luck finding other options.

:dem:

[AnotherMother4Peace]

4. Thanks - I acquired 2 abandoned kittens this past year, & the Humane

Society has helped me get them spayed & neutered (I now have a little boy and girl). My grown sons are now calling me the cat lady. The Humane Society is a good organization, and since I now know where they are located, I'll stop in and see if the have any Christmas cards. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

I'm sorry your family is gone. My friends and family are also getting up in years, and my husband and I are finding ourselves attending an increasing number of funerals. Makes one appreciate life all the more.

[CountAllVotes]

7. you can buy them online

http://www.hsus.org/shop/

They seem to be selling out the good ones pretty fast!

I ordered one box of these:

Thanks for your condolences re: my lack of family. It really sucks not having anyone left to share the holidays with. I sure miss my mom & dad and little brother and eccentric old uncle. May they all RIP.

I try not to dwell on the losses. I find no good in doing it. I just remember them and try to think of the good times mostly.

This is a very bad time of the year for people that have no one much left.

:dem:

[foxglove1]

2. Found a bunch of links

Just Google "Made in the USA" and you'll get a ton of links

~S

[mdmc]

3. I buy my cards through SPARC

Stewart Park and Reserve Coalition sells holiday cards - profits fund their not for profit. Perhaps there is something local like this near you..

[zorahopkins]

5. Give To The Poor Instead

Honestly, with all the poverty and hunger in the world today, it is beyond me to understand why anyone would spned money on Christmas cards (and postage!) and gifts (and wrapping paper).

Human needs before gifts and cards!

[AnotherMother4Peace]

8. I help people in need by direct giving, buying USA products, patronizing local

businesses (including the USPS), and connecting with my family (both young and old) by sending Christmas greetings. In some cases it may be just once a year, I still appreciate that connection. The very best to you and yours.

[zorahopkins]

9. They Have Jobs

There are many, many people without jobs or businesses.

I like to take care of them before spending money on the nicer things in life.

It's good that you have enough money to spend on Christmas cards and postage.

Think of those who don't. GIVE to them.

Best to you, too.

[CountAllVotes]

13. the local Mormon church was collecting stuff last week

and yes, a huge load of clothing, blankets, etc. was shipped over to the local temple and dropped off at the doorway by my household.

[iamjoy]

6. My Favorite....

http://www.stillmadeinusa.com/

also, Pampered Chef stoneware is made in the USA. Pampered Chef sells mostly through distributors (home parties) but if you go to their website, they will find a representative for you.

[AnotherMother4Peace]

10. Great website - that's good to know about the Pampered Chef stoneware. I know

several people who sell their products. I'll check out their catalog. Thanks.

[Vinca]

11. Check out local craft fairs for gifts. I hit a few last weekend

and you can find some very well made and interesting gifts for a reasonable price. Actually, in some cases the prices are so low I suspect the crafters are barely breaking even.

[AnotherMother4Peace]

14. Great suggestion - Some of my favorite ornaments were bought from

local crafters - I bring them out every year with the memory of where and when I bought them (along with ornaments from my mother and my sons' ornaments from elementary school.

[gollygee]

12. I always get my Christmas cards from Unicef

I don't know if they're made in the US but the proceeds go to charity.

[Omaha Steve]

15. A few here

https://unionshop.aflcio.org/Holiday_Cards_C123.cfm

Click on Christmas: http://shop.thehungersite.com/store/site.do?siteId=220&origin=1465

[My Good Babushka]

16. Buy Handmade on Etsy

There are lots of people (like me) trying to get by selling handmade items on etsy. I don't make cards, but there are lots of gorgeous cards there, and you can choose to shop locally.

[AnotherMother4Peace]

17. Thanks - I checked it out & added it to my favorites. n/t