Christmas challenge: I dare you....

[Goose and Fig]

...NOT to buy anything made in Asia!

Can you do it?

I don't even know if I can since we have a 3 year old. We were in Wal-mart the other day and he was adamant about a silly plastic mouse that poops candy. I caved, and even opened it in the store. It broke within 2 seconds, and I swear it says "Merry sweat town!"

Going to start my shopping this year on Etsy

 

[DawnSuiter]

I'll take that challenge!
No problem really... I am giving out baked goods this year.
I should be getting a canning book & some nice earrings
To the family, some home made items and maybe a ski trip.

shouldn't be any problem to continue my protest!

 

[paulpig]

no problem for me.......I give CASH as gifts. No one ever asks for the darn receipt for that gift to return!!! Makes my life easier!!!

 

[FluffyColor]

Ummmm.............no..............

I have my gift plans:

Dad- flashlight
Mom-perfume
Brother- lion model
Uncle Jay-toy gun
Grandma- dress (you never see old ladies in dresses!

)

I have no idea how I am going to take that challenge and get my shopping done....

 

[The Chicken Lady]

Can't do it. DH's Christmas gifts often come from www.play-asia.com.

It's an interesting challenge, though. I wish the best of luck to anyone who tries it!

Could be fun!

 

[thechickenchick]

All homemade gifts here too except for my DS and I have no ideas there yet! 15 is such a hard age. The "toys" just get more expensive !

 

[agnes_day]

i dont see what is wrong with stuff from china..i have tons of it and it works fine for me.

 

[Damummis]

I am game!!!

Handmade is how I am going this year. I found my fabric stash cleaning the attic. Fleece, dress fabric, calicos.............

I have also made wine and jam this year. And my famous Linzer Star cookies. They are ALWAYS a big hit.

 

[StupidBird]

Interesting.... at least it'd be easier than going all USA made. Now that's a challenge!

 

[Goose and Fig]

The toys are going to be the hardest thing. These people have some award-winning things that my young ones like: http://www.uglydolls.com/

Anybody know of some other good toy companies?