Why is it so incredibly difficult to find products made in the USA? It frustrates me to no end. Most of the time it is a good excuse for why I really don't need the item, but sometimes there is a need that just can't be filled with something made on our own soil. Or it can't be filled by going to a store. I love and hate shopping online!
I find that going to a resale shop alleviates some of my angst. At least the clothes are being saved from a landfill. But it still doesn't help urge companies to make USA goods. When I go shopping I am constantly muttering to myself about the labels. I don't pause long enough to notice the expressions on other shoppers' faces. My daughter, bless her soul, repeats my mutterings at home when she plays grocery store or goes "shopping" in our closets. "Nope, I can't buy this because it is made in China." Too cute. The other day she asked me on the ride home from preschool why I like to buy things made in the USA. So I explained my reasons: I like to support American jobs and the economy, I like to know my neighbors and family have jobs, and I prefer to have my things not travel excessive amounts to reach me. Now I have to wait to see how this information will be processed and spit back out! :)
I like to visit Reuseit.com because they have neat reusable options along with some that are made in the USA.
I also like to make presents and clothes and things for me and my family and friends. But guess what is hard to find? Made in the USA raw materials like fabric and yarns. So the Snackbags and reusable lunch sacks I bought on Reuseit are great but where did the fabric come from?? That is going to be my next major focus- finding fabric and yarns made locally or nationally without breaking the bank! Any suggestions?
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