Well after much searching and little results (approximately 97% of our clothing is foreign made) the winner by far is American Apparel out of L.A. California. Their very in sync with the American need for home grown jobs, supply and minimizing foreign sub-contractors. They boast knitting, dying, sewing, distribution and marketing all within in Los Angeles. Sweat-shop free and paying fair wages to their employees. Their offering is plentiful and they use some organic materials. I love this company! They have their own brick and mortar stores throughout the world, 20 different countries, so please look for a store near you and support them as much as you can!
Other smaller American apparel companies were All American Clothing Co. out of Ohio, Bamboosa in South Carolina, & American Joe Apparel that boasts supporting our troops with their T-shirts. Please support them all and look for local companies in your town. Spending $100 at a local business means that approximately $73 of that $100 remains in your local economy vs. $43 out of $100 spent at a National Chain. Source: Local Works a civic economics study for Local First, Grand Rapids Michigan. Here in AZ we have a great source for buying local www.localfirstaz.com
Flying is Pretty Cool
New venture...children's book
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Monday, July 11, 2011
God Bless America.....made in Pakistan
Did you know that Kohl's NYSE: KSS is headquartered in the heart of America and employs some 80K employees, that's the good news. When they sent out several coupons in the month of June, I took advantage of them. I was thrilled to find some T-shirts that had the American flag and red, white & blue inspired designs on them to wear during the weekend of the 4th and at a great price.
When I got home I noticed the tag with a red white and blue logo that read the following:
"Our flag-inspired collection has been designed to reflect the tireless spirit of our free nation.
Look for patriotic designs on many of our finest products. Collect them. Share them. Use them year-around.
Our admiration for the Stars and Stripes continues every year. So keep an eye out for future commemorative items. KOHL'S"
Isn't that sweet! However, when I looked in the shirt at the label I found "MADE IN PAKISTAN" in fact when I looked at all the items I had purchased at Kohl's I found that every single one was made in some far away country. Adidas shorts make in Vietnam, Sonoma made in China, Daisy Fuentes made in Cambodia. Now, I am not so naive to think that this isn't the norm for all retailers here in America. Gap NYSE: GPS shirts are from Philippines. But don't the major American companies have some duty in actually supporting American suppliers when their selling something that ADVERTISES OUR PRIDE to be American?
During this time in America when we have up to 16% unemployment and people loosing their homes left and right it's time that we held them accountable to do their part to help out. Wal-Mart NYSE: WMT, Target NYSE: TGT, Kohl's all the major stores could make a significant impact in our beautiful county of free enterprise if they just made an effort. Would I spend more money knowing something came from a Kansas factory, YOU BET! I will be sending them a letter with some suggestions of where to find American products and I will post my findings here too.
Please let me know your thoughts.
When I got home I noticed the tag with a red white and blue logo that read the following:
"Our flag-inspired collection has been designed to reflect the tireless spirit of our free nation.
Look for patriotic designs on many of our finest products. Collect them. Share them. Use them year-around.
Our admiration for the Stars and Stripes continues every year. So keep an eye out for future commemorative items. KOHL'S"
Isn't that sweet! However, when I looked in the shirt at the label I found "MADE IN PAKISTAN" in fact when I looked at all the items I had purchased at Kohl's I found that every single one was made in some far away country. Adidas shorts make in Vietnam, Sonoma made in China, Daisy Fuentes made in Cambodia. Now, I am not so naive to think that this isn't the norm for all retailers here in America. Gap NYSE: GPS shirts are from Philippines. But don't the major American companies have some duty in actually supporting American suppliers when their selling something that ADVERTISES OUR PRIDE to be American?
During this time in America when we have up to 16% unemployment and people loosing their homes left and right it's time that we held them accountable to do their part to help out. Wal-Mart NYSE: WMT, Target NYSE: TGT, Kohl's all the major stores could make a significant impact in our beautiful county of free enterprise if they just made an effort. Would I spend more money knowing something came from a Kansas factory, YOU BET! I will be sending them a letter with some suggestions of where to find American products and I will post my findings here too.
Please let me know your thoughts.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Super 8
Super 8 has a sweet message for everyone, that of course I can't reveal to you without giving everything away. This sci-fi has great humor by a group of 5 teenage boys and a very cute girl. While sneaking out at night they happen to come upon a catastrophic event with their 8 millimeter camera.
The boys run the gamut of a pyro-maniac, a foul mouthed leader, boy that wants to save the girl and of course the melodramatic one that always cries. You will find yourself laughing or smiling through the majority of this cute flick.
I give it 5 out of 5. A must see summer movie.
The boys run the gamut of a pyro-maniac, a foul mouthed leader, boy that wants to save the girl and of course the melodramatic one that always cries. You will find yourself laughing or smiling through the majority of this cute flick.
I give it 5 out of 5. A must see summer movie.
Win Win movie review
A heart warming story about a struggling small town lawyer that inserts himself into a sticky situation with an ailing client while trying to provide for his own family. This clients long-lost never-been-seen before teenage grandson shows up to complicate things even more.
You can't help but fall in love with all of the characters and cheer for each of them as they battle lifes issues.
This movie has great acting and even better writing that makes is a 5 out of 5 for me.
You can't help but fall in love with all of the characters and cheer for each of them as they battle lifes issues.
This movie has great acting and even better writing that makes is a 5 out of 5 for me.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
'How Rocket Learned to Read' Wins Irma Black Award
'How Rocket Learned to Read' Wins Irma Black Award
I for one cannot wait to grab a copy of these books and share them with the little ones in my family. They all sound magnificent and asking them to pick their favorite one is a great exercise!
I for one cannot wait to grab a copy of these books and share them with the little ones in my family. They all sound magnificent and asking them to pick their favorite one is a great exercise!
Monday, April 18, 2011
The Lincoln Lawyer
This movie redeemed Matthew McConaughey for an actor that can show more than one emotion. He still has his smooth talk, but he also comes up with fear, remorse, bad ass and serious lawyer. Then you add the star power that the movie has with Marisa Tomei & William H. Macy just to name a few and you have a great movie!
Matthew plays a lawyer that rolls around Los Angeles in a Lincoln Town car that seconds as his office, driven by his trusty chauffeur. His side kick Macy does some of the dirty work for him and plays a big role in the movie, not just some little dial it in piece. We see plenty of Marisa Tomei's character and I'm not just talking about the sex scene. Matthew has the gamut of clientele everyone from the prostitute & motorcycle gangster to the pretty rich boy that really leaves you on the edge of your seat.
This was based off of a book of the same name by the famous drama author Michael Connelly. You didn't hear much about this movie but it certainly deserved the $10 ticket.
Matthew plays a lawyer that rolls around Los Angeles in a Lincoln Town car that seconds as his office, driven by his trusty chauffeur. His side kick Macy does some of the dirty work for him and plays a big role in the movie, not just some little dial it in piece. We see plenty of Marisa Tomei's character and I'm not just talking about the sex scene. Matthew has the gamut of clientele everyone from the prostitute & motorcycle gangster to the pretty rich boy that really leaves you on the edge of your seat.
This was based off of a book of the same name by the famous drama author Michael Connelly. You didn't hear much about this movie but it certainly deserved the $10 ticket.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
An Education
2010 Oscar nominated film
This British film that took place in the 1960's gives us a clear view of what was expected of young woman in that day of age. It was all about going to school for a teaching or civil service job or marrying a man of means preferable the latter of the two. So much so the parents in this film look passed the fact that a man 20 years older than their daughter is allowed to court her.
I have to say I loved the film and acting. The main character gets to live two lives which is great fun to watch. Make sure you rent this one.
This British film that took place in the 1960's gives us a clear view of what was expected of young woman in that day of age. It was all about going to school for a teaching or civil service job or marrying a man of means preferable the latter of the two. So much so the parents in this film look passed the fact that a man 20 years older than their daughter is allowed to court her.
I have to say I loved the film and acting. The main character gets to live two lives which is great fun to watch. Make sure you rent this one.
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