tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328270100582244263.post6438996822604917917..comments2023-10-26T08:11:40.836-04:00Comments on CAFFEINE COURT: Kinda makes you think!Caffeine Courthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12114563296300136523noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328270100582244263.post-90670762858459431092007-12-13T21:18:00.000-05:002007-12-13T21:18:00.000-05:00yes yes and yes.it's been a season of shopping awa...yes yes and yes.<BR/>it's been a season of shopping awareness so far.<BR/>I'm getting there sans some diego shizz. oh, and my new j-crew shirt that when I went to wash it saw the tag said "MADE IN CHINA"....Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00079944938192835478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328270100582244263.post-827823932238060072007-12-12T13:37:00.000-05:002007-12-12T13:37:00.000-05:00Wow. Your daughter is getting smart there mommy!M...Wow. Your daughter is getting smart there mommy!<BR/>My dad used to tell us that sometimes even elves needed a little help, get that... elves outsourcing. Lord help us!!<BR/>That was really interesting! I'm going to have to look further into these items.<BR/>I'm very cautious about what I buy, but I know if I were to look closely... well, we won't go there.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03395575647647856801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328270100582244263.post-36320112809086476292007-12-12T09:24:00.000-05:002007-12-12T09:24:00.000-05:00The toy recalls have drawn attention to a really i...The toy recalls have drawn attention to a really important issue. The conditions that these people work in are deplorable. Another good movie to check out is the recent documentary on Wal-Mart. (We just watched this the other night, but the name escapes me.) A lot of it was focused on the plight of employees here in the States, but there was an entire section on the factories in China. Really our government needs to get its act together and lay down the law to the Chinese. If they can't improve conditions for their workers, not to mention their environmental practices, then we won't import their crap. It would mean some serious sacrifices on the part of Americans for a while, but I think it would be for the best. <BR/><BR/>On a personal note, we tried to avoid buying too many toys this year for our girls, and I have actually made some of their gifts. (I will post pictures soon.) Not only does cutting back on what we give them avoid potentially dangerous toys, but it helps them focus on what they have been given and keeps Christmas from being so much about presents. It is seriously disturbing that more children can recognize Santa than can recognize Jesus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328270100582244263.post-69420884955332553292007-12-12T00:39:00.000-05:002007-12-12T00:39:00.000-05:00What we need is a trade embargo with China. Only ...What we need is a trade embargo with China. Only then will the Chinese government be pressed to make drastic changes. Unfortunately, things would have to get worse for the laborers before they get better. Just another reason for a foreign country to despise us...Avery Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15459396609964285392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1328270100582244263.post-18511474201063399852007-12-11T21:39:00.000-05:002007-12-11T21:39:00.000-05:00Your daughter is very observant. I have been think...Your daughter is very observant. I have been thinking more lately about everything "made in china". Especially after the run through the target toy dept. Have you been there lately and noticed the number of recall notices? Today's visit made me realize even more how little my children really "need" for Christmas. I can't bring myself to buy just for the sake of buying. See tonight's post...a few more evenings of bad behavior and I won't have to worry about it.The 5 Bickieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02639553561832948962noreply@blogger.com