Made in China

I went shopping today for a new can opener. I didn't come home with one. I found some great Canadian made Beer Soap (Yes, you read that correctly, Beer Soap.). I saw a lot of items that I would have liked to have come home with but couldn't bring myself to purchase. I saw a lot of things I never knew I needed (separate lime, lemon, & orange juicers - one for each fruit type, silicon finger mitts for handling bowls and plates hot from the microwave, soda can tab poppers...). And I saw my least favorite items; tag after tag after tag that read: Made in China.

I believe that I should support the local economy in which I live (Canada & the U.S.A.). 
I believe that purchasing from small, locally owned businesses (who sell local goods) will benefit my community more than if I purchase from large nationally owned chain stores who make the bulk of their purchases overseas.
I believe that items made in China (and many other Asian/Indian/Malaysian, Etc. countries) are of inferior quality and have poor quality control (killer pet foods, contaminants in foods, toxins in childrens' toys and crayons - all recent news regarding imports).

Just a thought: Let's support our neighbors and the local businesses that helped to build our communities in the first place.

I'll be back for the Beer Soap and you can probably all guess what you are getting for Christmas this year...