tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615566302085141880.post4786820316175427088..comments2024-03-28T17:32:23.208-04:00Comments on A Boomer Girl's Guide - Embracing MY 70’s: So where is my stuff from and who makes stuff in the US?Juhlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14440147890620303894noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615566302085141880.post-80484547018417157842012-08-08T08:17:22.464-04:002012-08-08T08:17:22.464-04:00I think it is not just about being diligent - I th...I think it is not just about being diligent - I think it is very, very difficult to find things manufactured in the US. Kudos to you for thrifting! I need to schedule some time to go explore some thrifting options here.Juhlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14440147890620303894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615566302085141880.post-72649585420341596452012-08-08T07:56:08.467-04:002012-08-08T07:56:08.467-04:00I try to buy through thrifting first whether it is...I try to buy through thrifting first whether it is clothes, furniture, home goods. If I can't find what I want by that means, I will buy new...and try to keep it local/organic/fair trade but I am not as diligent as I could be about that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615566302085141880.post-70455335199432795852012-08-05T07:57:07.095-04:002012-08-05T07:57:07.095-04:00I purchase as much local food and all as I can but...I purchase as much local food and all as I can but fabric and clothing is hard to find made in the US. We only buy cars from the US and as many appliances etc from the US. I will give the site you suggested a try, thanks for the info!!Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17319991952705204675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615566302085141880.post-68935870773163805022012-08-05T07:09:25.829-04:002012-08-05T07:09:25.829-04:00I agree Carla and have let this slide from my cons...I agree Carla and have let this slide from my consciousness. Time to get back on track!Juhlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14440147890620303894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615566302085141880.post-54399798014484064952012-08-04T14:31:46.556-04:002012-08-04T14:31:46.556-04:00I try to buy Canadian made as much as possible... ...I try to buy Canadian made as much as possible... live & eat local if you can! If not at least try to put the $$ back into your own economy I think! :) As for "extras" like coffee, chocolate, etc.. I always buy organic & fair trade. It's simply the right thing to do! :)~Carla~https://www.blogger.com/profile/02341057469246030024noreply@blogger.com