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The Tip is 'Don't procrastinate' For years I've been buying ink jet cartridges from a big box office supply store. These cartridges were made overseas and labeled with the well-known brand of a large American printer company. One I remembered a local store that advertised quality cartridges. I had traveled by this local store hundreds of times but never stopped. This time I stopped at the local store. To my surprise I discovered that they carried the cartridge I needed and it was a Made in USA cartridge. Made in Chicago, to be precise, and it was half the price of the imported ones I had been buying for years. The quality is exceptional and they last longer too. Who knew? After that experience, I make a point to stop at every store I can. By doing so, I've been finding more and more Made in America products. Occasionally the clerks don't know the country of origin; this can be discouraging but finding the origin information yourself isn't difficult I've come to realize. Believe it not, there are actually a number of computers made in the US including laptops made in the USA. When the label is not visibly displayed I use the other Made in America buying tips to help me find Made in US. If the store doesn't carry what you are looking for, use Made in America Secrets to find it and tell the manager about your experience at their store. If enough people are asking for Made in America products stores will begin to carry them. Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by Gontza Games Gontza Games, which began 2002 as Thwaprs Company, now has an expanded product line of three games: MINDFIELD (introduced in 2003), Pass the Grogger! (2008) and Christmas Cards (2008). Pass the Grogger! and Christmas Cards debuted at DEXCON in East Brunswick, NJ in July 2008. Here's a brief summary of each game: MINDFIELD ? The Game of United States Military Trivia Mindfield Are you a military enthusiast or history buff? This would be the perfect board game for you! Our game consists of a game board that is the American Flag with the Declaration of Independence in the background. Answer one question right in each of the eight categories and win the game. But, beware of the Bomb! Learn More ? PASS THE GROGGER! For children ages 4-10, but fun for the entire family! Pass The Grogger This is one grogger you won't mind the children playing with. Teach your children about Esther's Megillah as they make pairs of cards, Queen Esther pairs with Queen Esther, Mordecai with Mordecai, etc. The only way to make a pair with Haman is by covering him up with a Grogger! Learn More ? CHRISTMAS CARDS For children ages 4-10, but fun for the entire family! Chrismas Cards What does a child want to see on Christmas morning? Children make pairs with Santa, Rudolph, Toy Soldier and Candy Cane. Children don't want to see a Stocking with Coal on Christmas morning, so they have to get a Tree with Presents. Children will play this cute little stocking stuffer long after their other Christmas presents are broken. Learn More ? |
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