This email was going around, and TWO people sent it to me. Here it is!
Holiday season 2011 -- Birth of a New Tradition!As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into high gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods -- merchandise that has been produced at the expense of American labor.
This year will be different.
This year Americans will give the gift of genuine concern for other Americans. There is no longer an excuse that, at gift giving time, nothing can be found that is produced by American hands. Yes there is!
It's time to think outside the box, people. Who says a gift needs to fit in a shirt box, wrapped in Chinese produced wrapping paper?
-- Everyone -- yes EVERYONE gets their hair cut. How about gift certificates from your local American hair salon or barber?...
-- Gym membership? It's appropriate for all ages who are thinking about some health improvement....
-- Who wouldn't appreciate getting their car detailed? Small, American owned detail shops and car washes would love to sell you a gift certificate or a book of gift certificates....
-- Are you one of those extravagant givers who think nothing of plonking down the Benjamins on a Chinese made flat-screen? Perhaps that grateful gift receiver would like his driveway sealed, or lawn mowed for the summer, or driveway plowed all winter, or games at the local golf course.
-- There are a bazillion owner-run restaurants -- all offering gift certificates. And, if your intended isn't the fancy eatery sort, what about a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint.
Remember, folks this isn't about big National chains -- this is about supporting your home town Americans with their financial lives on the line to keep their doors open....
-- How many people couldn't use an oil change for their car, truck or motorcycle, done at a shop run by the American working guy?....
-- Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would LOVE the services of a local cleaning lady for a day....
-- My computer could use a tune-up, and I KNOW I can find some young guy who is struggling to get his repair business up and running....
-- OK, you were looking for something more personal. Local crafts people spin their own wool and knit them into scarves. They make jewelry, and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes....
-- Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants and leave your server a nice tip. And, how about going out to see a play or ballet at your hometown theatre.... Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local bands.
Honestly, people, do you REALLY need to buy another ten thousand Chinese lights for the house? When you buy a five dollar string of light, about fifty cents stays in the community. If you have those kinds of bucks to burn, leave the mailman, trash guy or babysitter a nice BIG tip.
You see, Christmas is no longer about draining American pockets so that China can build another glittering city. Christmas is now about caring about US, encouraging American small businesses to keep plugging away to follow their dreams. And, when we care about other Americans, we care about our communities, and the benefits come back to us in ways we couldn't imagine. THIS is the new American Christmas tradition.
Forward this to everyone on your mailing list -- post it to discussion groups -- throw up a post on Craigslist in the Rants and Raves section in your city -- send it to the editor of your local paper and radio stations, and TV news departments. This is a revolution of caring about each other, and isn't that what Christmas is about?
Woodbridge
High School's
3rd Annual
Holiday Bazaar!!!
*proceeds
help benefit a local soup kitchen*
When: Saturday, November 19, 2011
Where: WHS Gymnasium
Time: 10:00
am - 3:00 PM
And shopping... lots of vendors!
Artists,
Crafters, Jewelers and More!
-------------------------Including a friend of mine, who makes these "Barely BeeHav'N products here in the USA...
... So look for the "Barely Bee Hav'N display at the Bazaar, for quality AMERICAN presents to give to friends and family!
There
will be several activities for children run by the senior class!
Including:
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Pictures with Santa (run by the junior class)
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Bean - Bag Toss
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Bowling
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Coloring Station
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Face Painting
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Fish - Bowl Pong
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Ornament Making
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Snowball Toss
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Sand Art
(Provided
by clubs of WHS, all proceeds will go to the various clubs)
- Baked Goods
- Candid Apples
- Cold Drinks
- Empanadas
- Freshly-Popped Popcorn
- Hot Chocolate
- Hot Dogs
- Hot Pretzels
- Sausage and Peppers Sandwiches
If you would like to participate as a vendor
or if you have any questions regarding this event,
please contact Jacquelyn Soto at jsoto@woodbridge.k12.nj.us
or (732) 602-8600.
Hi, Sue. I'm glad that you are "spreading" the word about buying American made products. The "Birth of a New Tradition" article is a good one. (I tried to respond to your email regarding my forwarded message but the email was returned to my "undeliverable.") I'm glad that you went ahead and published it. It's good information to share. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Karen! I hope we can really get the message out. It's depressing, how many items are made in China. I'm making a real effort, and hope others are too!
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