Products, Martha vs. Big Lots & Ollies

       A few days ago I went to Big Lots. Try as I might to buy only American products, America itself makes it hard to do, but outsourcing jobs sending a message to Americans that, you're not good enough. Okay, I am getting distracted already with a subject that just pisses me off, so back on track.

    I don't know where Martha's products are made as I just don't buy them. When someone makes as much as she does and sure, well earned, but is charged with tax fraud or some crapola fraud, that's just plain greed.

   Well I hit Big lots to buy curtains or drapes within my budget which is very little. While Martha charges 19.97 for one curtain panel or drapery panel, I found a decent pair at Big Lots for 12.00 . I don't trust my sewing skills to make something fairly nice for the living room, but will for other rooms, you know the rooms people don't see.

    Here is another idea for curtain or drapery shopping. If you can afford it, hire an American neighbor to do the job. It keeps the American working.

Good luck with your bargain shopping !

What makes you click ads & what are they about?

       Some time ago I took a look at the ads on my site and then others, if for no other reason than curiosity, but I was surprised. While it may depend on your interest, finances or maybe someone said to you, if you see what I'm looking for let me know. People don't always have time to browse ads, but some do and are helpful to friends searching for items in particular.
        I like to do crafts, make bags and signs, and I'll make bags for a little while then signs or checkerboards. The checkerboards I make, take more time and precision. But the bags are what makes me click on other ads on other sites. I look at designs and wonder what makes my totes or grocery style bags different? Well, I know immediately. First and most important, they are made here in Pa. not factory made in another country, and second, I triple stitch everything I sew.
        The signs I make which I haven't done in quite a while also require more time and patience. What I never want is a sloppy letter, or chipped paint. I am making some signs now for the holidays as gifts for my children and a new baby. I don't think they'll see this-either way, they still won't see he signs until it gets to Nebraska. A little more straight forward honesty here is, bloggers earn from people clicking on ads, but you can also find some good bargains. I did today.
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