My blog is worth $40,082.34.
How much is your blog worth?

According to technorati and Dane Carlson, that number is what NotChinaMade.net is worth. I personally think that is funny. I do love my site and think it is valuable for many reasons, but that price? No. That is crazy.

However I am coming to the conclusion that it is time to sell my blog. This is something I never saw coming. I love this site possibly more than any of my others. BUT the time has come to narrow my focus because so many varied things are on my plate. With a new pregancy, a 3 yr. old, 1 yr old, and working at home, there is only so much I can do.

Its like that beloved pet you so badly want to keep but know will have a better home with someone that has time for it. This IS a valuable site and that is why I think it is time to pass the torch to someone that can really make it go and get the word out better than I can right now. With the amount of relevant news on this topic there is right now, my posting frequency does not even come close to measuring up.

So with sadness, yet excitement for what someone else may be able to do with this site. Not China Made (dot) Net is for sale. And no, not for that insanely over priced price. Not even close. If you are interested please inquire via Contact button and let me know what you would be able to pay for the site. If I’m able to reach a reasonable place with you, it will be yours. Don’t be intimidated by that high number, I just wanted to show you that this site does have worth.

I also offer with purchase that I am able to transfer the site to you, load the database in your server and send you all related images I use for branding. I can even offer you great hosting through Motiveight (the service is exceptional) for $9.95 a month. Basically, I could handle your whole transfer and then all you would have to do is establish your new passwords and it’s yours. Voila!

Please contact me through the contact page if you are interested.

Do you know yet how hard it finding ornaments NOT made in China? Well, trust me, not always easy. A solution? Nutcracker Gifts. 100% Made in the USA! Please take a look on over there and support this artisan company

This Mayor needs a hand clap! Seriously, not too many politicians are taking a stand on this issue. He is to be applauded because he is. His attempts are not to force the citizens to boycott China, but to set an example through the government by being responsible in purchasing decisions. I wish more politicians viewed their power as something that should not be talk, but action, and set an example for the people. I have no clue where the mayor stands on other issues, but on this one I fully support him, please read article and if you feel so inclined write the Mayor of Palm Bay to encourage him, please do –> mayor@pbfl.org

Palm Bay holds off on China boycott
PALM BAY - The city council postponed a vote Thursday on prohibiting the city from purchasing goods manufactured in China after some members questioned why Palm Bay was diverting its attention from more local concerns.

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Check out a line of products made out of gently used items at Callie Williams Etsy store, Not Made in China.

A little bit on Callie:

I am a UF grad with a BFA in photography. I love art, baseball, organic gardening and creating . I’m a homeschool mom of 1 boy. It’s a work of heart and I’m so glad I chose to do it. 99% of my materials are either second hand or made in the USA. I’m not against the Chinese, I’d just rather not take my chances on being a part of someone’s mistreatment.

I’ve been buying used or made in the US stuff (if I can help it) for about 7 maybe 8 years now. The reasons I do it are to avoid contributing to sweatshops and harming the environment. The taking from resources to create new things and then the transport of things over long distances really take their toll on the environment and our dwindling resources.

I’ve been on Etsy for two months now and I really love the community there. Sales are slow right now. I haven’t made my first sell yet, but we “newbies” are often reasured that sells will come in time. I’m not worried. I believe in what I’m doing and I feel it’s the right thing. I’ve even been encouraged to sell some photos. I’m real excited about the whole thing.

Now with all of the recalls, maybe it will wake the world up to the other reasons to shop locally.

Check her out, her prices are quite reasonable and her products are cute.

By Stacey W.

We all know that bad things happen to good people. And for some, more than once in their lifetime. Many of us either are those people or we know them personally.

I would like to tell you about Joe and Lara Chandler of Pioneer Woodworkers.

I don’t know them personally, but I do know their story. And I think you will want to know it too.

Several weeks ago, I received an email from their D.I.L., April, letting me know that they were leaving for Portales, New Mexico that very wee morning. 2:00 am to be exact! Her husband’s parents had just lost their business; their sole means of living had been totally destroyed by fire. The building, the wood, the tools, EVERYTHING! They live next to their business, and thankfully, their home was not harmed.

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My dear friend Jan at Poppytalk has just launched a brand new store of handmade items! To quote her directly the store is:

A new online store/virtual flea market called, Poppytalk Handmade. We launched it yesterday and just to explain a little bit about it, it’s an “online virtual flea market” curated by me featuring handmade and vintage goods from 75 emerging designers/artists from around the world (literally)! Artists from Paris to Israel, South Africa, the U.S., Canada, England, and Holland .

Jan and I go way back in blogging world! She is a beautiful, wonderful, sweet, Canadian woman with an incredible eye for good design. She is even featured often on Design Sponge. Please do Check out her new store.
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I posted this on Mommy Zabs site, but thought I would repost because it is applicable here as well!

My Friend Jordan Just turned me onto a site where you can print your own Flashcards. I actually was going to make them myself, but now I don’t have to. The bookstore only had MIC flashcards! Now I can manufacture them in my own home! Thanks Jordan!

Check them out HERE.