As the holidays approach,the giant asian factories are kicking into high gearto provide north america with piles of cheaply produced goods,merchandise that has been produced at the expense of canadian labour.this year lets be different .there is no excuse that canadian made cant be found . Its time we think outside the box,who says a gift needs to fit in a shirt box ,wrapped and chinese produce paper ? Everyone gets there hair cut . how about a gift certificate from your local hair salon or barber ? gym memberships all ages need to emprove there healtlh . Who wouldnt appreciate getting there car detailed ? small locally owned shops and car washes could use the income . Are you one of those people that thinks nothing of plonking down $$$$$$$ on a chinese made flat screen?Perhaps the grateful gift reciever would like his driveway sealed ,or lawn mowed for the summer or driveway cleared for the winter .maybe the would like golf games or paint ball at a local place. There are tons of owner run restaurants offering gift certificates .This is not about big chains its about supporting your neighbors . could you use an oil change that employs a canadian person? Tickets that showcaes local talet ex musicians they need love too Mom would love a personalied gift from a local craft person. your computer needs a tune up lots of local places that could use the income im sure Do you really need to buy another 1000 lights for your house ?when you buy a string about 50 cents stays in your comunity .If you have those kinds of bucks to burn leave a big tip for your mailman garbage person baby sitter . Lets make christmas not about draining our pockets to help some oother country build a new city .Lets make it about us .abot local small business keeping our communities thriving .lets make canada a great place to live where we support each other .