Two Lightbulbs

I just read the email "One Light Bulb at a Time". I believe in this concept. I too check the labels on EVERYTHING...food, products, you name it.

If more people look, we can convince manufacturers to make products in the USA. My mom also mentioned, if a product says, "Distributed By" and then an address in the US, it does not indicate where the product is manufactured. This causes one to think.

Not only can we all help manufacturers create more jobs in the US & there are so many of my friends and family who could use jobs right now including my husband...we can also protect our kids. With the recent scare in China about Cadmium in toys, jewelry and other products, it is SO important to check the labels. I also insist on only giving my kids medicine made in the USA. Advil Ibuprofen is made in the United States. I also do not allow my kids to eat any candy made in China. If China is willing to put Cadmium in our toy who know what could be in the candy?!

I have also noticed IGA seems to make most of their IGA brand products in the United States whereas none of the Walmart brand products are labeled. When in doubt, I call the company. So if you have a cell phone & a little motivation to create jobs in the US by encouraging companies to label their products, give the companies a call and ask them where their products are manufactured. I found out Wal-mart brand pop is made in the US. Sometimes I even ask, "Is the product made in the US with US ingredients?" Just because a product is made in the US, doesn't always mean the ingredients are from the United States. Something to consider. I agree with the lady who wrote, "One Light Bulb at a Time". I too look at brand names and it seems more companies are labeling their products and stating where the products are made. If I can't buy a US made product, I at least buy from Canada or Mexico. It keeps money on this continent & I think these two companies can be held more accountable about what they do and don't put in our products due to their proximity to our nation.

If we bind together as a nation by reading the labels on the products we purchase, we can bring more jobs to the United States and at the same time protect our families. If you enjoyed this note, I encourage you to pass it on.