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The Tip is 'Ask Before You Buy' I went to a department store for a pair of dress shoes recently. The clerk helped me with three different pairs that I tried on. 'The Big Secret' was on the forefront of my mind so I asked, "Are these shoes imports?" The salesman responded that they were in fact imported. "Do you have any Made In America shoes like these?" I asked. To my surprise he said, "We have a whole line of Made In USA shoes." I was able to purchase the same color and style with the Made In USA label. These Made in America shoes were less expensive, came with a better warranty and were more comfortable. It's amazing how often this simple Made in US question yields unexpected and often times pleasant results. I now ask this question regularly, whereas before I would not have thought to ask for a Made in America alternative. More often than not, I can find a Made in America product of higher quality and at the same, or slightly higher price. Asking the question is so simple and can make a positive impact, in both the short and long term. Try it sometime. If you are like me, you may be surprised with how many Made in US products are out there. You will love it when you realize you are making a difference that benefits many. With your help America will be ours again and that is a good thing. Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by Conduit Press A writer at heart, Talia finds her peace in creating keepsake leather journals and vintage book boxes. While 'the book' seems to be going out of style with the popularity of the e-book on the rise, Talia has helped to continue the idea of the book as a piece of art in both her leather journals and book boxes. A mother of three, one of four organizers of the popular Bloomington Handmade Market, and the designer and artist behind Conduit Press, Talia takes the art of book very seriously and spends hours each day contemplating the idea of book. KEEPSAKE LEATHER JOURNALS Every special moment in life deserves to be documented in a beautiful book-- leather journals from Conduit Press are just that. Crafted from reclaimed leather and embellished with found and important objects to make them truly one of a kind, these leather journals are amazing gifts for yourself or your Loved ones. VINTAGE BOOK BOXES All books hold many gifts with their words, but Conduit Press lets you fill a book with your own treasures. You can keep your valuables, a flask, or even an iPad in these hollowed book cases and clutch bags. |
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