So, we are supposed to be purchasing small gifts for the nannies, guides, and other people we meet in China who will help us along with our adoption. These gifts are supposed to cost very little, but one of the constituents is that it should be “Made in the USA”. It is so HARD to find items that don’t cost too much that are not “Made in China” here in the USA. So, amid my wandering around on my lunch break, I was browsing through the dollar store, just killing time. And just because I have been hunting for some suitable gifts for some time now, I was picking up things like candle holders, cute note pads, and a few other items. I picked it up, turned it over, and BAH! “Made in China”!! I must have looked at everything in the store. “Made In China”, “Made in China”, “Made in China”! It’s frustrating. My father keeps making fun that we are going to get over there, hand them a gift along with our gratitude and they look at it and say “Huh… I made that yesterday!” Not very funny dad! I was even getting desperate and figured anything NOT “Made in China” would work (for example, something made in India).
Anyhow, so here I am, about ready to give up, because hey, it’s the dollar store, what did I expect? I wander into the glassware aisle and come across some really cute Coca Cola glasses. I pick it up, turn it over, and huh… “MADE IN USA”!!! Wow! I was shocked. I bought 8 of them and I figured we can put things like lifesavers and other American-made candy in them for the people over in china. I am so happy that I finally found a gift that is truly “American” and actually “Made in USA”. One less thing to worry about!
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