Treat America Trick China Halloween

China must love Halloween, because they are happy to have jobs. Mexico gets a sweet treat from Halloween too. While most of the plastic decorations at the local Wal-Mart are imported from china; many of the candy treats are made in Mexico. Hershey’s, the iconic American candy maker has shut down factories in Hershey Pennsylvania and moved production to Mexico. Here is ten ways to treat local business, farmers and US manufacturer,s all while helping the environment. 

1. Get your costume at Goodwill, it will be a lot of fun to roam the store and pick out a unique original costume. Hey while your there keep your eyes open for vintage T’s, or hoodies, they are worth a fortune in New York and soon to be high fashion statements. Could be worth some money too, “Where’s The Beef",” Return of The Jedi, You will be helping the environment by reusing, helping the disabled by supporting jobs, and keeping money in your local economy.
2. Decorate with produce from your local farmers market. Gourds come in crazy funky fall shapes and colors. An exacto knife and some cotton twine will make hanging decorations. Get a funky pumpkin, google pumpkin carving patterns, and make your own Crazy JACK-O-LANTERN(PICS). Its fun and roasted pumpkin seeds are good too. Oh yea its also cheap and entertaining. 
3. Many schools, churches and civic groups host hayrides, haunted houses or fall festivals.  Good entertainment, great for a date, fun with the kids too and it supports local non-profits while keeping your money in the community.  Google Local or a Bing search will usually point you in the right direction.  
4.  Buy American made candy, decorations, and costumes from 
USA-Mart @ Amazon.
 Hershey has moved some of its production facilities to Mexico. Get some handmade pralines from New Orleans to treat the lil devils.  Or make some candied apples with melted Red Hots candy, or caramel.  
5.  Get out and do something; catch a high school football game next Friday night, or the local college next Saturday.  Dine in a local restaurant and go check out some live music.  

It is real easy to help the US economy while helping our neighbors too.  Buy your goods from as close to you as possible.  It supports local jobs, reduces transportation cost, and benefits small business people.