I have enjoyed the scoffs, laughs and encouragment from people reading this blog and joining my journey... The question I have been asked the most is "whyare you doing this?" The next most asked is "what does Jon think of this?" (Jon is my husband) I would ask him, and like most men he would say "Whatever... it's fine" or wouldn't say anything at all. I have questioned if he is really excited about the challenge of giving things up. But I got my answer this last week.
Jon was sent an email titled "One Light Bulb at a Time" and sent it on to me. It talked about paying attention when you shop for basic things. It said that we have been programmed to believe if we buy things made in the USA they will be more expensive than things made in China or other places. And then went on with brands that are actually cheaper and made right here in the US!
So he challenged me to give up imports next month. To only buy products made in the USA! I laughed and thought, sure! I can do that. So I have started looking around, being aware of things when I shop. I soon realized that this may be my hardest challenge yet, but I have a few weeks to practice before I give it up completely.
So, for September, we are giving up imported goods and putting our money into domestic made items!
Hubby used to be a buyer for Hobby Lobby. I think of Hobby Lobby as a huge importer, and they are, but they also make a lot of things right here in Oklahoma. Many of their candles, scrapbook paper, and picture frames are made here. I believe they still make all their blank t-shirts here too.
ReplyDeletegreat tip Kerri!! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSo far, the biggest snag in this I have ound is going to be bananas!! Paxton loves them and they are all grown somewhere else, especially in December!