Day 2 - Signs of Life

Once the girls were in camp (all dressed in our foreign best!) I had coffee in my American Flag mug and tried to guess where it came from. I guessed China but it was really Indonesia!! I should start making a tally of countries or get a map and color it in - that's a job for the girls.

Beautiful mug!!

Not from here though

 

As I was drinking my coffee I grabbed the circular from Petco to see what was on sale. I saw this and I felt the first glimmer of hope...

Dog Treats made in the USA, that's awesome!! Wait, why is this a big deal?Where are the ones I bought from?? I quickly checked and found that they are from Texas and NJ. Whew! Poor Zoey would be so upset if I took her treats away. It's nice to know other people care about this. I'll go to Petco tomorrow....

 

Later in the afternoon we picked raspberries from the backyard and I am positive they were made in the USA. I know, I planted them and watched them grow. They girls couldn't wait till I took the picture so they could eat them. Homegrown blueberries and blackberries next week!!

 

 

I am a very private person concerning social media; I do not share pictures and rarely chat on Facebook. But I did want my friends to know what I was doing this month. I sent out a few emails to family and friends to follow the blog. By 5 PM one of my oldest - in years known - not age :) - friends stopped by to give me this. It is a bracelet by Alex and Ani and it is "Made in America with love!" I love it and love the thoughtfulness behind it. I'll wear it everyday this month to remind me why I'm doing this. Thanks Stay!!

 

 

So we get through the day and go to Moe's a local Mexican place for dinner. I met up with my other closest friend to catch up. Moe's is great and affordable and the girls love it - kids eat free on Tuesday's and the line is always out the door. With their meal they always get a chocolate chip cookie. I checked the packaging and it was made in Canada. Really?? My husband scoffed one down before I had the chance to warn him! I don't think he would have listened though. I was nervous to tell the girls; this is always a special treat for them once they eat all their dinner.   My friend notices the dilemma and says don't worry, our cousin's Italian ices are sold up the road. They are homemade, (the company started in Florida and are now selling them here), have no HFCS (another pet peeve of mine) and are delicious!!  They were awesome and she saved the day!! Go to http://20-degrees.com/ to see if they are sold by you. Thanks Cath for making my girls not freak out due to lack of dessert!!

 

Going to the movies tomorrow, what lurks at the snack counter?? Can I buy Goobers and Snowcaps?? Stay tuned...