Chris Rolando: Every time you turn around there seems to be another reason to buy a gift. If you are like the majority of people out there, these gifts end up coming from China. Now no slight at all to China, or people who sell things manufactured there, but if you live along the River, aside from a lot of plasticware from Sterilite, there SEEMS to be darn few things made here thus, by default, our dollars head across the Pacific. But for a moment, lets open our eyes a bit wider and look around at what IS manufactured here. (If you are on any gift list of mine, stop reading here or you will spoil the surprise for 2012). What can you give as a gift that is from here? Here are just a few ideas and I hope you will add to the list:
- We all see the lake, but how many people ever get on it? You’d be surprised. A one day boat rental makes an incredible gift.
- How many people would not love to have someone else clean the windows on their house? Imagine how happy they would be when someone shows up to do just that.
- When was the last time your family had a portrait sitting? Amazing how fast things change, but a gift certificate for a new family portrait would make a great gift.
- A few tons of rock for the front or back yard? Seriously, who couldn’t use a few more rocks to spread around?
- There are so many great restaurants in this area. Wouldn’t anyone appreciate a gift certificate for a night out!
- Who does not like having their car cleaned or detailed for them? A gift certificate to a car wash or auto detailer makes a great gift.
- Know someone who likes to sit by the fire in their back yard? Ever thought of having some firewood delivered?
Wow, I guess there ARE a lot of things manufactured right here and available for all of to to choose from as gifts. Kinda gives a whole new angle to Shop local doesn’t it? Got more ideas for this
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