Here is something I’ve been looking for! From Good Life Gifts – a holiday gift basket of goods Made in America. Just for fun – Utilikilts, made in America and just hilarious. The FAQ is a must-read. It’s that time of year when floor mats take on a special importance! Here are some that are [...]
Archive for November, 2007
The Latest Good Stuff Made in the U.S.A.
Posted in US Trade Politics, tagged american made, american manufacturers, american products, gifts, Made in the USA, news, politics, us made on November 29, 2007 | 5 Comments »
Lead in Children’s Jewelry
Posted in US Trade Politics, tagged big lots, children's lead jewelry, lead-free, lead-laden jewelry, michaels crafts on November 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
According to this story, Michaels Crafts and Big Lots have agreed to stop selling children’s jewelry which contains lead. Have agreed is the wording that got my attention. It apparently took the threat of legal action to get them to act. Doesn’t anyone in these businesses have a conscience? We abhorr child labor in other [...]
“Fat Brain Toys” – a Great Resource!
Posted in Made in the US, tagged american made toys, fat brain, fat brain toys, toys, toys made in the USA on November 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Go to Fat Brain Toys and you can search for toys by country of origin! Yay!
Buying American Made Toys for Christmas
Posted in Made in the US, tagged american made toys, christmas, toys, toys made in the USA, train sets on November 20, 2007 | 7 Comments »
More folks are shopping close to home as this article tells. They’re going for quality toys which will last for generations. Buying fewer things, but better things is a smart strategy. We’ve all had the experience of buying the latest toy only to have it break in two weeks or not perform as expected. One of [...]
Have a Very Lead-Free Holiday!
Posted in Made in the US, tagged christmas tree, environment, lead-free, made in USA, news, politics, recycle, tree farm, wreath on November 15, 2007 | 23 Comments »
On CNN this morning there was a story about lead in Christmas wreaths made in China. Apparently it’s on the green wire coating on the tiny lights. Only CA requires a warning label and that’s where this was discovered. Now, many folks think the CA regulations are bit harsh and that the left coast has [...]
Recalls, not just China
Posted in US Trade Politics, tagged aqua-beads, australia, children, lead, Mexico, news, poisoning, politics, recall, rohypnol, toys on November 7, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Here is a piece of new from Reuters about toys made in Mexico being recalled. I’m at my wits end here folks. If I can’t find toys made in the U.S. I’ll go to European toys before I buy one more piece of garbage with too much lead or part that won’t stay attached. At [...]
The NAFTA Superhighway
Posted in US Trade Politics, tagged congress, conspiracy, Made in the USA, Mexico, nafta, nafta superhighway, politics, ssp.gov, trade on November 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
There is a great deal of controversy about this. Either there is a vast conspiracy to integrate all of North America and form one economic union, or there isn’t. I’m not personally enamored of vast conspiracy theories That said, my opinion doesn’t mean they aren’t out to get us. Some of this info is genuinely alarming. I don’t [...]
