That's It -- No More "Made In China" In this House

[xavi7734]

I'm banning all things labeled, "Made in China."  I'm done with it.  I will slowly start to purge the stuff that I already have (including the set of flatware and my dishes both purchased within the last 6 months).  I've already been slowly purging things from Jazzy's playroom but now I'm tempted to just throw it ALL in the trash and start over.  I

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[_brokenhalo_]

Good luck in that endeavor. I know it's going to be hard, but it can be done. Part of me wishes the whole country would just institute a "made in china" ban, but the implications of that are obviously way too far-reaching and it would never happen. But still - what is it going to take for this madness to stop?! ARGH!

[xavi7734]

I was lucky eough to find some Crayola stuff today for a birthday gift that's made in the UK. It was really difficult -- even the wooden stuff at Target that I would have assumed was made in the US wan't. Very frustrating.

[_brokenhalo_]

Have you ever read this article? A Year Without "Made In China". It came to mind when I read your entry.

[xavi7734]

Excellent article, and that's exactly what I'm afraid of running into! I wonder if they did actually stop after that first year.

Shoot me your email address again and I'll forward you the list. I would have to cut it into at least 5 comments to get it to fit. :)

[xavi7734]

Oops, I forgot that Lemon linked the post in the email she sent to me as well. Here it is.

http://toyreport.blogspot.com/

[_brokenhalo_]

Awesome! Thank you!