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Courtesy Michele Preisinger
Every Christmas Michele Preisinger and her family have a gift grab bag. The rule is that each gift should cost about $25, but this year there is one more rule: every gift must be made in America.
“So many people are out of work and we’ve been fortunate enough to keep our jobs, our house, keep food on the table. And we thought if this could help, than we should do it,” said Preisinger. ”We’re going to buy the gifts anyhow, so why not look for made in America.”
Preisinger, 53, said her husband, Jim, came up with the idea, and after a quick email to the rest of the family it was agreed upon.
“Hopefully, our 10 gifts will help make a difference in our economy,” Preisinger told ABC News.
Preisinger says she plans to encourage her friends to have a Made in America Christmas too.
Remember, it doesn’t take a lot to have an impact. The average American will spend $700 on holiday gifts and goodies this year, the National Retail Federation estimates. If each American spent just $64 of that $700 on American made goods it would create 200,000 new jobs.
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“made in america” ….I think this is great way to bring jobs back..this is one way people could help and this is what we did..we bought a real Christmas tree insted of a fake tree, plus the fake trees are made in China. If we all went out and bought a real tree that would help out the local growers..Just a thought
Lenny Valenti
New Bern, NC
P.S. Have a Merry Christmas!!!!
Posted by: Lenny Valenti | December 1, 2011, 6:56 pm 6:56 pm
My wife Kathy and I have owned a small furniture and gift store in NH for 12 years now. We have never sold anything but American made furniture, and most of our accessories are made in America. Some we just cannot get in the US. We may be loosing a little to the Big Box stores who import, but most of our customers like the idea that they can count on our store for furniture made in America. We have no plans to change to imports. We want to thank ABC for running the spots on Made In America. We feel that it has helped our business grow at a time when we most need it.
Posted by: Rick and Kathy Garon | December 1, 2011, 7:04 pm 7:04 pm
are you sure that all the items sold by llbean are 100% made in america – i think i have bought some clothing from them that was not – i support them – just wouldn’t want this to be an error.
Posted by: Gay Godfrey | December 1, 2011, 7:54 pm 7:54 pm
I think this is a fabulous idea. I”m looking for some grear gifts made in USA. On the list is LLBean, I just looked through their catolog and the only clothing article I saw that was made in USA was a pair of socks. Come on… should this be on the list? Shame on LLBean.
Posted by: kathleen dunleavy | December 1, 2011, 8:29 pm 8:29 pm
Where is the list for : Building Materials that are Made In America? This should be published and frequently updated to include manufacturers as they are discovered.
Posted by: C M Miller | December 1, 2011, 9:03 pm 9:03 pm
Buy American should be everyday! ALL Companies that make products in the USA from parts made in the USA should show it big and proud on all their packages! This also includes food items! I’m tired of having to read the small print!
Posted by: ap | December 1, 2011, 10:25 pm 10:25 pm
This year I’ve HANDMADE four quilts for my grandchildren. A lot of the fabric was old–from my mother’s stash and I’ve used it–plus some new. But the cost of the four quilts exceeds $400. That’s made in America–Texas to be exact.
Posted by: Eugenia Hill | December 1, 2011, 10:55 pm 10:55 pm
We will have about 30 at our Christmas exchange this year and we will all be buying America. I just read about the Preisinger family and am happy to see others are doing this for Christmas.
Posted by: Connie Turk | December 12, 2011, 9:45 am 9:45 am
thank You Diane Sawyer. This is Positive News, instead of Agreeing with Boehner,Cantor,and O’bama in “it’s easy to cut Social Security” back last July. American Made, i associate with you Diane Sawyer, you are the Only Journalist to promote constantly this Motif. One day soon, we will have large labels on all goods which proclaim Made in America. The Japanese have be doing this for their country for decades. It is considered very negative behavior if a Japanese consumer buys any product not labeled in large leters, Made in Japan. Lead the Way Diane Sawyer. This is Powerful Journalism. Thanks Again….
Posted by: Allen | December 15, 2011, 5:33 am 5:33 am
I recommend Made in America Relaxation in a Bag by Jerome Cutting Corp
Posted by: Sue Travis | December 17, 2011, 8:13 pm 8:13 pm