Anyone buying made in America products

[Monique1]

for Christmas? I read yesterday several links to places to buy American made items. I bookmarked some but not all. If you can find the links this should be posted again. I for one going to Lockrobot for my grandchildren, this is for Early Childhood and and older children.

I am also thinking of buying the Bio Green that Ed Shultz advertises on his show for gifts. I bought a quart and love it. It is amazing as advertised and their is not an odor- all I can say it is great. Sprayed Bio Green on some spots that would not come out, it came out does not discolor carpet.

I was a fan of Ed's but he is pushing me away but this product is truly awesome and made in America.

www.biogreenclean.com

[doc03]

1. I do when I can find any, which is rarely. n/t

[Catshrink]

2. I'm making Made in America products this Christmas!

I'm baking. Yum!

[kgnu_fan]

5. I think that is the best kind of gift --- made by you with lots of love

[Catshrink]

11. Some of these:

http://joyofbaking.com/BourbonBalls.html

And some of these (with several changes):

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Cranberry-Pistachio-Biscotti/Detail.aspx

[jwirr]

6. That is a good idea. There is a church across the street from me

that is going to have a fundraiser selling cookies. I think I am going to spend some money there.

[alittlelark]

27. We've (family) been doing that for 3 years now.

The kids get some gift certificates or cash, everyone else gets wine/ baked goods/ soaps....


No more useless sh*t from China for Christmas in my extended family.

[undeterred]

3. I was looking at Christmas Ornaments today

and most of them were made in China.

[Pavulon]

25. Here is a link to American Ornaments. They may cost more but are not made of lead or cadmium

http://www.achristmasornament.com/Glass-Ornaments

[kgnu_fan]

4. Sad comment --American made products - tons of missiles and bombs, weapon of mass destructions

[savalez]

10. LOL

I'm just not in the market for one of those!

[Pavulon]

24. NO just quality. Plastic dog shit comes from china, CT or MRI scanners and software

reactor pressure vessels, aircraft engines, scuba gear, high end machine tools. Anything that may kill you if it malfunctions is generally made in the US. walmart trash is made by cheap chinese labor.

[lob1]

7. All those labels that say "Made in America",

are made in China. No link to that, I'm lying.

[veganlush]

8. Monique1

you hit on the number one biggest thing we can do. If everyone would start buying American, and better yet local, we could turn things around. It's hard for people to believe how much impact these seemingly little (but really huge) steps can mean but every time you buy something you are voting. You can choose to vote American or you can choose to vote for an overseas job. You can choose animal cruelty or not. You can choose safe for the environment or not. The power is in our hands but it's hard to believe for many people. Imagine if EVERYONE just started voting American with EVERY purchase. The impact would be felt before nightfall.

[Bobbieo]

9. I'm doing my Christmas shopping at Figi's Inc. Is that Ameican enough?

[Monique1]

12. Thanks Vegan

We all know what we must do.

[veganlush]

15. let's do it!

[veganlush]

13. I'm sorry,

I'm not familiar with Figi's :)

[veganlush]

14. Ok I just looked it up

Wisconsin! it doesn't get more American then that! kudos :)

[Mimosa]

16. Even Elizabeth Arden Makeup is being made in China.

That bothers me big time.

[Odin2005]

17. Beware that many "made in America" clothes are made in the Mariana Islands...

...for sweatshop wages.

[Bobbieo]

19. Think we can thank Frank Abramoff for the 'sweat shop wages' in the Marianas.

[annabanana]

26. Also, I believe, those in Saipan are considered

"American Made". . and under similar (or worse) conditions.

[ixion]

18. I always look for a 'Made in USA' xmas or no

but it ain't easy.

[benfranklin1776]

21. Sadly true.

The latest "free trade" agreement a.k.a. "unilateral U.S. Economic disarmament" will not help the cause. But we soldier on as individual consumers since our buying choices can add up to a powerful economic force. Here is one site that sells union made clothes so it offers some assurance it's not one of those GOP style a.k.a. "totally fraudulent" AstroTurf Mariana's operations: www.allamericanclothing.com

[ZombieHorde]

20. American products should be boycotted.

If we are going to boycott Whole Foods for not wanting Health Care Reform, then we should definitely boycott American made goods.

[pansypoo53219]

22. yes.

it looks like i am buying SAUSAGE. USINGER'S for a present. normally i buy OLD american made at estate sales.

[WhaTHellsgoingonhere]

23. Buying stuff? If I could buy stuff, I'd be looking...

...for Made in America. I've sent my family links to websites for Made in America products.

I'd be very *lucky* (isn't that a cruel irony) if I get my unemployment extension.

[Monique1]

30. Sorry for posting this

buy what you want - whatever.

[WhaTHellsgoingonhere]

32. Maybe I need to be more clear...

...I don't buy stuff unless I can consume it.

[grilled onions]

28. Look For Handmade Soaps

Many are small companies. Their quality and honest ingredients are way above the store/mass produced brands. There are cities like Asheville N.C. that have many hand made shops from soap to candles etc. I looked up glycerin soaps and found several good options to pick from.

[Nikia]

29. A number of food gifts

Most cheese and sausage gifts are made from American livestock, manufactured in American companies, and packed by American companies.

[peace13]

31. Found two styles of bathroom rugs at JC Penny's today Made in USA

I made a special trip there to get them. Not planning on much Christmas shopping this year but will be mindful of made in USA on purchases that I do make.