Baseball, Hotdogs, Apple Pie, and Made in the USA!

My husband and I have been caught up in the World Series these past few days and as avid Red Sox fans are relieved that the Sox have tied it up 2 to 2. We are hoping that they will go ahead in the next two games and prove to the world that they are the best team in baseball!!!

As I was reflecting on this and how to tie it into my blog for this week I thought about how American baseball is. That got me thinking about the jingle, "Baseball, hotdogs, apple pie and Chevrolet" which got me thinking about adding "Made in the USA".

Now that you understand my train of thought let's explore this Made in the USA concept.

Our economy is gasping for breath; it is stagnant. Many will argue their theories as to why this is so; however, I think we can all agree on one thing that will help our economy regain its strength and that is by patronizing businesses that make their products in the USA. 

Finding items made in the USA can be a daunting and time consuming task, unless you follow my solution. Shop at craft fairs and art shows where you can be assured that the items you are buying are made by the people who are selling in their booths. Now, I am not talking about vendor shows where someone buys items at wholesale and sells at retail. I'm talking about craft shows where the people selling are usually the people making the items right in their own homes. What better way to support the small business owner who is just trying to eek out a living just as you are than to purchase directly from him or her?

The fall season provides the most opportunities to patronize these hard working artists! Check out the local craft shows in your area. If you are in the Albany area please consider spending some of your time at the shows listed in the Upcoming Events section of this blog. You will be amazed at the talented people that live in your area who spend their time creating and selling in a medium that they love!

Our next event is on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Schalmont High School, 1 Sabre Drive, Schenectady, NY. Schalmont is just off exit 25A of the NYS thruway. The event runs from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Cruisin' Creations will be in the high school lobby, space #24. Stop by and check out the variety of loomed beaded necklaces, bracelets, eyeglass holders, ID badge lanyards, scarves, necklace and bracelet sets, and the best Christmas cards you will ever send featuring our resident Santa.

Can't make the craft fair? Check out our website - www.cruisincreations.etsy.com

You can also visit the Shaker Heritage Society Christmas Craft Fair at the Shaker Heritage Society, 25 Meeting House Rd, Albany, NY. The fair runs Monday - Saturday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, October 26 - December 14. Stop by and do your Christmas shopping. This is a major fundraiser for the Shaker Heritage Society! 

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