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Just a few more reasons to buy.....garage sale, fl...

2012-02-08T17:27:55.967-05:00

Just a few more reasons to buy.....garage sale, flea market, Salvation Army, Goodwill ;^)

Beautiful shot of the back 40! I agree on the chi...

2012-01-28T11:32:09.471-05:00

Beautiful shot of the back 40!

I agree on the chinese items but many people in this country don't want the lesser manufacturing jobs in this country. Time after time I have heard people who are on unemployment say that the jobs available are just not good enough or what they are looking for and they would rather sit at home on their unemployment for 99 weeks and hope that it will be extended again.

On the other side, I saw that I think it was South Carolina is now requiring 20 hours of volunteer work per week for people to get their unemployment. This leaves the other 20 hours for employment searches and keeps you out there while helping the places that rely on volunteers. I like that idea. What about you?

you know they said they would help the 3th world c...

2012-01-22T16:58:47.059-05:00

you know they said they would help the 3th world countrys but they are trying to make us one

One more word....I love Annie's comment about ...

2012-01-21T10:17:54.495-05:00

One more word....I love Annie's comment about supporting small businesses and cottage industries Etsy etc. I'm heading over to Judy's etsy shop today to get one of her handmade pillows. Looking forward to your shop Claudia. So glad to see the return to handmade items.

~Sandy

ABC evening news has been doing a months' long...

2012-01-21T08:52:23.148-05:00

ABC evening news has been doing a months' long series "Made in America". It highlights products made in the US and on their website you can find other made in USA products. They highlighted a builder who was building an entire house using only USA made products (down to every nail!) l

Whenever I see Made in China, I pass on that item ...

2012-01-21T07:00:16.821-05:00

Whenever I see Made in China, I pass on that item and look for something Made in USA or even better I buy something vintage. IT does take more effort, but if each one of us did this at least once a week, think what a difference it would make. I think it is shameful of IKEA to be selling crap from China.

On another note, love your snow pictures. I am enjoying them in my flannel jammies.
Lauara

Oh Claudia, I'm so with you on this, and there...

2012-01-21T06:38:09.391-05:00

Oh Claudia, I'm so with you on this, and there's the environmental damage caused by freighting everything around the globe too ... the same IKEA made in China stuff is on sale all over Europe too!

There seems to be a fashion at the moment to vow to buy nothing new in these frugal times. I'm doing the opposite, buying wherever possible ethically/locally/and from small businesses. Every gift I buy this year will be handmade and come from Etsy, Folksy, or NOTHS. We need to put the money back into the hands of our fellow countrymen, be they in the US or the UK.

I'm with you on this post. I WILL NOT shop at ...

2012-01-21T03:11:35.155-05:00

I'm with you on this post. I WILL NOT shop at Walmart to save a buck especially after watching a documentary about their labor practices! By shopping there, I would in essence be supporting their practices.

People watched as they took benefits from the auto workers and didnt worry because it didn't affect them, then they went for the airlines, now the teachers, fire fighters, police, and now nurses. Oh, and we're supposed to trust our 401K's.

That's my 2 cents worth. It's all about profit, greed and exploitation. This country is polarized and the whole political machine is a joke! WE the people, give me a break! Who ever thought we would be in the back pocket of a communist nation?

Looking at your photos are lovely and help to take my mind off all the noise of the next election.

~Sandy

All my feelings on the subject of inferior goods a...

2012-01-21T00:14:42.196-05:00

All my feelings on the subject of inferior goods and loss of American-made items due to GREED and China, have been covered by your savvy readers.

Get the right people to govern this ailing country - and then term limits!!! It's the ONLY way to bring us back into a safe and quality marketplace, and to give our grandchildren a secure future.

Meanwhile, antiques and vintage shopping for me - and I did love IKEA so much!

After reading today's entry, Claudia, I just f...

2012-01-20T23:08:44.524-05:00

After reading today's entry, Claudia, I just felt I had to comment. My husband was just reading his Smithsonian magazine when he called for me to"listen to this," The tomato blight of 2009 which all but wiped out the tomatoes, peppers and other various vegetables from hobby gardeners as well as farms throughout the northeast states, has now been found to have been caused by persons planting tomatoes seeds which were bought at Big Lots and had been imported from where? You guessed it...CHINA! I have much more to say about that whole DE-bockle, but I can assure that there is nothing pleasant about it!So I won't!
Thank you for your beautiful blog, and your breathtaking photos! Smiles,Jackie

It use to be that we always took care of home firs...

2012-01-20T23:08:21.552-05:00

It use to be that we always took care of home first! Anything left could be spread to savings, charity, etc... It's not a racist thing believe me. I have purchased items made in France, Germany, etc... some of the finer items these countries are noted for QUALITY as well! It's my understanding when a Chinese person is presented with a gift they immediately turn it over to see where it's made... it's considered an insult if it's labeled "made in china?" Why is this? Here in the USA we have pride in what we make or do... at least the older generations.

I REFUSE to purchase China made items for these vary reasons! It's only when it's necessary {shoes, etc..} that we jump the American ship. If only our politicians that claim to be looking out for the better of the AMERICAN CITIZENS shared our philosophies?! I think ALL AMERICAN companies outsourcing to other countries to SAVE TAXES should pay a higher tax to import their CRAP and a new tax should be created especially for them for exporting their jobs... a lose, lose for them! Any politician looking out for anyone but his countrymen should be recycled out of a job without a pension as well.

Hopefully those are -lead free- materials in your new glasses? My concerns have been escalated since they attempted to poison man's best friend, laced our babies formulas, Radiation to tissue boxes, lead paint for our childrens toys and the list goes on!

Watch your food items too! Just saying... you'll be pleasantly surprised what your feeding your family! Julie pretty much sums up our families core values!

Boy what a can of worms, Claudia! {wink}

It use to be that we always took care of home firs...

2012-01-20T22:59:01.416-05:00

I'll stick to vintage Claudia. Don't get m...

2012-01-20T21:59:34.316-05:00

I'll stick to vintage Claudia. Don't get me started on this subject!! You my Friend are so right.
Nice glasses though. I've been wanting to go to Ikea. I haven't been in so long.
My flannels are on.. cozy :)
Stay warm,
xxx Liz

I totally agree with you, but I need to substitute...

2012-01-20T16:51:39.286-05:00

I totally agree with you, but I need to substitute the word, CANADA.

I try and stay away from the dollar stores, tempting as it is to not pay too much, for poor quality items...

But it seems so little is actually made here in Canada. Even our veggies year round practically are brought in from other countries. We are rarely able to purchase home made, or home grown....

Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams

Claudia, That is why I like the old stuff! I try n...

2012-01-20T15:50:28.837-05:00

Claudia,
That is why I like the old stuff! I try not to buy products made in China but it is near impossible.

Carol

Happy Friday, sister. Mere

2012-01-20T15:49:40.353-05:00

Happy Friday, sister.
Mere

Isent it terrible? I`m so with you Claudia--as you...

2012-01-20T14:39:01.204-05:00

Isent it terrible? I`m so with you Claudia--as you wrote, it is all the same here in Denmark---the nisse is :Danish Design--and that`s it---- One woman is earning her BIG money from setting this in production in CHINA..it should not be possible- we are just starwing all over the western world, and leaving the earning to other countryes!
Love your fantastic photo.
Hugs, Dorthe

I am right there with you Claudia. I wanted my Ch...

2012-01-20T14:09:45.865-05:00

I am right there with you Claudia. I wanted my Christmas gifts to be not from China. It was hard for the grandkids esp. Even the American Girl dolls are made in China......that's bad.
I heard somewhere that if we stopping buying their products it would hurt our economy......why?
Not that your post really had to do with the glasses but we use Hartstone's large coffee mugs for all of our drinks. They are almost impossible to break. The handle makes it great to hold. They are American made actually close to where I live. And.....I can buy them at the outlet which is the factory. I should send you one. If you want one send me your address.

Here's one for you. I talked to my pharmacy to...

2012-01-20T13:46:30.577-05:00

Here's one for you. I talked to my pharmacy to see what vitamins are not made in China. None. If they say made in Canada that only means the cover of the tablet. The ingredients are all manufactured in China! ~ Maureen

Tis truly a crying shame. You're right. That&#...

2012-01-20T13:29:46.358-05:00

Tis truly a crying shame. You're right. That's why I'm going to start looking at everything I purchase and see where it's made from now on.
Brenda

Recently found your blog and really enjoy visiting...

2012-01-20T13:16:44.954-05:00

Recently found your blog and really enjoy visiting here.♥
I agree with the made in China issue. It really is too bad that things can't be made in our own country. I'm in Canada but we have the same thing here.

Try to find products that are "Made in Americ...

2012-01-20T13:03:08.758-05:00

Try to find products that are "Made in America", it is almost impossible. Everyone knows this is bad for the economy, but nobody does anything about it! Oh, don't get me started!
When I got in the car to take Chili to the groomers, the temp was 71 degrees. Happily (for him) we rode with the windows down and enjoyed the premature spring weather. Of course, this time next week, we could be covered in snow, too. Ya just never know about this weather!
Have a great weekend.

Oh Claudia - we have the same feelings in this hou...

2012-01-20T12:51:39.627-05:00

Oh Claudia - we have the same feelings in this household and do our best to buy goods that are local first, then Canada, then the US. We really try to avoid China but unfortunately it is sometimes impossible. I had a heck of a time with buying a new stove. I ended up buying one that was made in Mexico. Large retailers don't even want to tell you where it's made. At least I had better luck with couches - the ones in my living room were manufactured in the US and the one in my sunroom was manufactured in Canada. They were a little more expensive but I'm willing to pay more for our workers. Lately I've been trying to buy vintage/used or articles made by locals artisans. We support our local butcher (whose meat comes from local farmers) and our local greengrocer (who lists on the sign where every type of produce came from). In our area, they have started an organization of farmers and producers and they are allowed to put a symbol on their products if they are local - it helps everyone out shopping to support the local economy.

Ok - I'm going to stop my rant or I'll go all day. You can see I'm passionate about this. I hope you have a lovely weekend. J

I love that picture of Riley. So cute. Kristin

2012-01-20T12:32:40.029-05:00

I love that picture of Riley. So cute.

Kristin

Dear Claudia We have two ot these glasses in our ...

2012-01-20T11:56:29.300-05:00

Dear Claudia

We have two ot these glasses in our household. IKEA is everywhere. So someday we live alike.

And everything is made in China, at least in the East.

It's simple calculation: A Chinese works for 6 Swiss franks a day and probably works for 12 hours, 6 days a week. A worker in Switzerland earns 30 Swiss francs an hour, works 9 hours a day, and five days a week.

I don't know about the situation in the states, but I don't think that anyone works for 8 dolars a day.