Good idea . . .

one light bulb at a time . . . A physics teacher in high school, once told the students that while one grasshopper on the railroad tracks wouldn't slow a train very much, a billion of them would.

With that thought in mind, read the following, obviously written by a good American. Check this out:

I can verify this because I was in Lowes the other day for some reason and just for the heck of it I was looking at the hose attachments . They were all made in China . The next day I was in Ace Hardware and just for the heck of it I checked the hose attachments there. They were made in USA. Start looking.

In our current economic situation, every little thing we buy or do affects someone else - even their job . So, after reading this email, I think this lady is on the right track. Let's get behind her!

My grandson likes Hershey's candy. I noticed, though, that it is marked made in Mexico now. I do not buy it any more . My favorite toothpaste Colgate is made in Mexico now. I have switched to Crest. You have to read the labels on everything.

This past weekend I was at Kroger. (Can be true for any store.) I needed 60W light bulbs and Bounce dryer sheets . I was in the light bulb aisle, and right next to the GE brand I normally buy was an off brand labeled, "Everyday Value . " I picked up both types of bulbs and compared the stats. They were the same except for the price . The GE bulbs were more money than the Everyday Value brand but the thing that surprised me the most was the fact that GE was made in MEXICO and the Everyday Value brand was made in - get ready for this - the USA in a company in Cleveland, Ohio .

So throw out the myth that you cannot find products you use every day that are made right here .

So on to another aisle - Bounce Dryer Sheets . . . yep, you guessed it, Bounce cost more money and is made in Canada . The Everyday Value brand was less money and MADE IN THE USA! I did laundry yesterday and the dryer sheets performed just like the Bounce Free I have been using for years and at almost half the price!

My challenge to you is to start reading the labels when you shop for everyday things and see what you can find that is made in the USA - the job you save may be your own or your neighbors!

If you accept the challenge, pass this on to others in your address book so we can all start buying American, one light bulb at a time!
Stop buying from overseas companies!

(We should have awakened to this a decade ago)

Let's get with the program . . . help our fellow Americans keep their jobs and create more jobs here in the USA.

BJ's Grand Opening in Revere 1/17

Although BJ's opened January 10th, their Grand Opening Celebration will be Saturday, January 17th @ 9:00 AM.

BJ's is located at the intersection of Ward Street and Broadway (Rte 107) and their address is 5 Ward Street, Revere, Mass.

Hours: Monday thru Saturday 9:00AM to 9:00 PM; and Sunday 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Businesses ordered to stop selling Bratz

Rebecca Spitz was roaming the toy section at the mall yesterday when she was horrified to hear the news: In the battle of the dolls, Barbie had beaten the Bratz.

“No more Bratz dolls? This is going to be tragic in the life of a 10-year-old,” said the Marshfield mom, who was specifically looking to buy her daughter one of the flashy, hugely popular dolls for Christmas. “My daughter has so many of these, we call our cellar Bratz Central.”

So when she heard the dolls are slated to be pulled from shelves after the holidays, Spitz scooped up three Bratz instead of one.

Boston Herald - Full Story

2 men dead after shots fired in SoCal Toys 'R' Us

PALM DESERT, Calif.—Two men pulled guns and shot each other to death in a crowded toy store Friday after the women with them erupted into a bloody brawl, witnesses said. Scared shoppers fled but no one else was hurt.

The violence erupted on Black Friday, the traditional post-Thanksgiving start of the holiday shopping surge, but authorities indicated the shooting wasn't related to a shopping frenzy.

Riverside County sheriff's Sgt. Dennis Gutierrez said the fight was not over a toy. He said handguns were found by the men's bodies, but he released little other information. He would not answer a question about whether the shooting was gang-related.

Boston Globe - Full Story

Myths And Realities Of Cyber Monday

It started with "Black Friday," giving a catchy marketing moniker to a certain shopping day to drive people to the stores and ultimately increase sales.

The name worked so well that in 2005, as many consumers began moving online for their holiday shopping, marketers came up with another quasi-shopping holiday: "Cyber Monday."

The only problem is "Cyber Monday" is not the biggest online shopping day of the year.

"People tend to procrastinate, and as "Green Monday" approaches, people take action to ensure they get the items they want in time," said Rick Petry, CEO and interim president of the Electronic Retailers Association.

Wait, "Green Monday?" Where did that come from?

"Green Monday" is an online retail industry term that was coined by eBay for the second Monday in December, the true largest online spending day of the holiday season. The term has nothing to do with the environment, the "green" reference is actually to the amount of cash that flows in on that day.

Generally, the heavy spending on the web begins on "Black Friday", peaks on "Cyber Monday" and then dips significantly as Christmas approaches, mainly because of shipping deadlines. Consider the online spending numbers from 2007, as reported by 3tailer.com via comScore.

"Black Friday": $430 million
"Cyber Monday": $610 million
"Green Monday": $881 million

Though "Green Monday" is the actual the biggest digital sales day, it appears "Cyber Monday" is the term that the industry will likely continue to coalesce around for marketing purposes. Expect to see many web retailers to offer many "Cyber Monday" deals, including free shipping. There's no sign of any "Green Monday" promotions, at least not yet.

But Petry thinks the industry should move beyond Mondays.

"Think about it – suggesting that Monday, the beginning of the work week, should be the advent of the online shopping season is like giving employees license to conduct all their holiday gift buying on their employer’s time. As pervasive as wireless computers are, why can’t we have things kick off with a "Season of Sharing Saturday?" he said.

Will People Shop Online In Bad Economy?

So taking all of the information above, how will the sinking economy impact sales this holiday season?

"This is going to be a bad year for retailers in general," Donna L. Hoffman, co-director of the Sloan Center for Internet Retailing at UC Riverside told the Press-Enterprise of Southern California. "The bottom line is that the economy has collapsed and consumers are not in a spending mood."

Predictions are mixed on what the final sales numbers will be for this year, however, most agree that online sales will improve more over last year than traditional brick and mortar stores. Many experts think online sales will increase 10 percent over last year, while the National Retail Federation sees increases around 2 percent for holiday sales overall.

Petry, of the Electronic Retailers Association, said the reason for the bigger jump in online sales is simple.

"In an age of media multitasking, what could be more convenient that sitting in front of your television while you shop online?" he said.

BostonChannel.com

eBags.com 20% Discount Code

* eBags Insiders enjoy an extra 20% off including select items already up to 70% off through 11/23/2008. This special offer cannot be combined with any other discounts, and does not apply to eBags Corporate Sales orders.

Enter promotional code EMTHRDAY to receive your special savings. Discounts cannot be applied towards the purchase of a Greeting-Gift Cards or email Gift Certificates. Discounts do not apply to selected products and brands on our site due to manufacturers restrictions.

Plus for a limited time, buy now and receive $25 off your next order.

Click here to shop @ eBags.com

One Day Only Extended - 30% off MLB.com

Sale extended until November 20th.

No code needed, will apply discount @ checkout.

Click here to shop @ website MLB.com

Kohl's Discounts

Spend $75 and get free shipping online.

Plus if you spend $100 online you get free shipping and use promo code HOLIDAY20 to receive 20% off your order.

Ends Wednesday 11/19.

Toys R Us Sale

Free shipping on a number of items on their website.

Coupon valid November 16-20th, in-store only.
Click here to print coupon for 15% off one toy item.

Macy's Boot & Coat Sale Online & In-stores thru Sunday November 16th

40% off online & in-stores on select styles.

Save 15% or 20% for something for the home with Promo Code: EXTRAOFF

Coat & Boot Sale & Something Extra sale prices are in effect online through November 16, 2008, unless otherwise noted.

Regular and original prices reflect offering prices that may not have resulted in actual sales, and some original prices may not have been in effect during the past 90 days. Clearance, closeout and special purchase merchandise is available while supplies last. Sale merchandise is from specially selected groups. Sale prices may include reductions taken from regular stock, plus clearance/closeout items. Intermediate markdowns may have been taken. Everyday Values and Best Value items are excluded from all sales, price reductions and coupons.

macys.com prices, promotions and selections may differ from those at macysweddingchannel.com and in Macy's branded stores. Prices and promotions (e.g., promotion codes or free shipping) offered online may not be used in stores, and store prices and promotions (e.g., coupons or additional discounts) may not be used online.

Reminder - Sears Friends & Family Night - November 16th 6PM-9PM

Join Sears for friends and family night Sunday, November 16 from 6 p.m. -9 p.m., in store and online.


See flyer for sale details

American Eagle - Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Hoodies & Sweaters + 20% off

American Eagle is offering Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Hoodies & Sweaters. Plus use a coupon to save more. Plus 20% off coupon code 48761907 and free shipping $50+ coupon code 78926167.

Haven't found an expiration date for this one, will post as soon as I find one.

20% off at Sephora.com

Starts Nov 6. Sephora is offering 20% off with coupon code FF2008 through Nov 10.

Extra 25% of sale items at GAP online

GAP is offering additional 25% of sale items with coupon code EXTRA25 through Nov 11. Their site loading is slow because of heavy traffic.

Barnes & Noble - Save 10% 1 item thru November 16th

*Store Coupon 50-031 (click here for printable coupon) and Online Coupon Code A3X3A9B Details:

For each customer, this coupon can be redeemed once at any Barnes & Noble retail store and once online at bn.com. This coupon is valid from November 6, 2008 to November 17, 2008 at 2:59 a.m. Eastern Time.

bn.com: The 10% discount will be applied to the most expensive eligible item in the order - not the entire purchase - and will be deducted after all other discounts are applied.

Barnes & Noble retail stores: The 10% discount will be applied to one (1) eligible item in the purchase as designated by the customer - not the entire purchase - and will be deducted after all other discounts are applied.

Additional Rules Governing Use of this Coupon: This coupon is (i) not redeemable for cash or cash equivalents (including Gift Cards and online Gift Certificates); (ii) not valid on past purchases; (iii) not eligible for purchases of the following products and services: Barnes & Noble Memberships, Gift Cards, Gift Certificates, gift-wrapping, textbooks, products from the Rosetta Stone Series, products available for in store ship-to-home orders, shipping or handling expenses, or products marked as "not eligible for Member discounts, coupons or promotional discounts;" (iv) not valid on purchases made from third parties accessible from the bn.com website (e.g., used books, PC and video games, etc.); and (v) may not be combined with any other coupon. This coupon is not valid at Barnes & Noble College Bookstores. Void where prohibited by law.

Starbucks Free Coffee - November 4th

Go into your nearest Starbucks and tell them you voted and you get a free cup of coffee on election day.

$10 off Victoria's Secret Bra Offer

SPECIAL OFFER DETAILS:
$10 OFF ANY FULL-PRICED BRA
Valid through November 9, 2008. To redeem online: Add any single full priced bra to your shopping bag. Enter offer code BRA10 at checkout. Bra price will be adjusted after offer code is applied. One discounted bra per customer, while supplies last. Offer excludes the 2008 Fantasy Bra. Offer subject to adjustment due to returns, cancellations and exchanges. Not valid on clearance merchandise, previous purchases or with any other bra offer. For orders outside the U.S. additional taxes and duties may apply.

Victoria's Secret Online Discount Code

$15 OFF A $100 ORDER, $30 OFF A $150 ORDER,
$75 OFF A $250 ORDER OR $150 OFF A $500 ORDER




Enter offer code GIFTS08 at checkout. Discount will automatically be deducted at checkout for eligible orders after offer code is applied. Valid through November 19, 2008, on U.S. orders only. Clearance merchandise, gift cards, Egift cards, gift wrap, gift kits, shipping and handling charges and taxes do not qualify toward the minimum purchase. Offer subject to adjustment due to returns, cancellations and exchanges. Not valid on previous purchases, purchases made in Victoria's Secret stores or with other order-level discounts. For orders outside the United States, additional taxes and duties may apply.

There is also an offer which ends today for 25% of one item using discount code 25CLOTHING (Offer ends 10/29/08).

Christmas Tree Shop Friends & Family Coupon

The Christmas Tree Shop has a Friends and Family Printable Coupon worth 20% off your entire purchase from November 10th thru 16th.

Click here to view printable coupon.

Don't you just love a bargain?