how do you feel about black friday? i can't really judge because i've never gone. i think it's pretty crazy. from what i've heard, i don't think it's for me. especially with my finicky enjoyment of shopping. i guess cyber monday is more my thing, but i don't really get that either. how do you find all the deals?
this is the second year of small business saturday. the idea is to go support a local business near you. i think this is right up my alley. Shopping at local small businesses is good for local economies, can be great for reducing transportation impact (at least for getting from your home to the shop), and often local businesses are vital outlets for smaller craftspeople, food producers, and manufactures.
i'm lucky that at my place in chicago i'm surrounded by small businesses so i go to them all the time and it's easy to get unique gifts for others. i'm also lucky that growing up my dad always encouraged us to shop locally and support our local businesses.
i remember going to sweet things all the time growing up to get hard candies for my dad's office. one of his ways to support a local business, rather than picking them up while he was at the grocery store. (i got to eat some too! always a plus)
a small step to being a socially responsible buyer.
it's sponsored by american express. (which is probably why it's being advertised so much this year) i guess they don't care where people spend their money, they just want them to spend it. it does make me wonder a bit.
so get out and support a local business near you. (not necessarily saturday, but always) and don't forget your reusable grocery bag ;)
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