Buying Made in America

Maybe the title should be "Trying to Find Made in America." I saw the news shows about buying Made in America and how important it is to do so. I saw the list of companies who are located here in the States, but let me tell ya, finding the items at my local Walmart is like finding hen's teeth (I've raised chickens…no teeth). For all the advertising Wally did about more American made items you'd think there was enough to buy some….hmmm. A few months ago I decided I wasn't buying anything not made here and had to surrender when I couldn't find USA made underwear. It was close to tragic.
After hearing my husband complain that our dishes were ugly I decided to shop for dishes. I had to give it to him, the dishes were ugly….rust stains that no amount of scrubbing would cure…just made them uglier…so I drove my happy a** to Walmart and started looking. Lots of cute dishes but most made in China. BHG…made in China. Pfaltzgraff….made in China. Ugh!!! Finally, I found made in America….Corelle by Corning, the folks who made Pyrex, proudly made in the USA. A pretty swirled red and gray pattern on white and I was good to go. More expensive than the others but…..I guess it's a matter of putting my money where my big mouth is.
Anyway, my dishes are no longer ugly but the story doesn't end there. I stopped in the fabric section and was looking at some military theme fabric….like Air Force, Marines, Army….nice fabric but guess what….Made in China!! I felt like I was slapped in the face. There was Made in USA military fabric about a year ago. All gone forever? Who would think this would be so difficult? Definitely not me. A woman could go naked looking for Made in America……

Flower Power at Miss Eileen’s

Late January is as far into winter as you can get. Whether or not you have snow and ice, the sky is gray and drab, days are short, and it is so easy to get bummed. Here’s a little pick me up from the Miss Eileen’s vintage shop.

I love the handbag. I think I had one like it when I was in school. The towel is hand embroidered….and the Pyrex, what more can I say.

Posted by Miss Eileen aka Goofing Off

Ummm Caramel & Chocolate Covered Apples: Congratulations Sweets Fairy Bake Shop Winner of Miss Eileen’s Etsy Picks

 

Congrats to Jeana Byrd of the Sweets Fairy Bake Shop and her incredibly delish looking caramel and chocolate covered apples. I think I gained 5 pounds looking at those scrumptious apples. Watch for her interview!

Have you started your holiday shopping yet? I’ll be making my list of incredible Etsy finds to help you with your holiday shopping. I’ll be searching for new and overlooked shops with very cool things you’ll be proud to give.

Stop by my Etsy shop, MissEileen, for my vintage finds, like beautiful Pyrex and sexy nylons. Lots of sewing patterns at the GoofingOff shop and maybe even a sewing machine or two.

At MetalWoodsnWater you’ll find vintage fishing lure key chains for the folks who love the water.