It’s just the story I dreamed of hearing when creating the Use Your Words ™ t-shirt line: A child who was so enamored of his shirt, he wouldn’t take it off even after his mother pleaded to let her wash it.

It was a simple concept: t-shirts meant to expand a child’s vocabulary in English, French, and Spanish one word at a time. Since adults are not only continually asking children, “what’s that on your shirt” but also telling them to “use your words,” why not help them along? These beautifully illustrated shirts were a great talking piece for kids and adults alike.

Launched in April 2008, I was very fortunate to have the Use Your Words ™ line mentioned by a whole host of people from Swistle’s hilarious first coverage to Laura’s farewell post.

So as I say goodbye to a product that brought me great pride, I must remind Congress that children across the United States have them outdone. The children know how to use their words where Congress fails miserably.

Tags: amend the cpsia, business closing, children's apparel, CPSIA, CPSIA reform, use your words

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