It is almost that time of year again. Someone said today 10 more Saturdays until Christmas. WHAT! I'm not counting and confirming but thinking yeah likely right. Also we have been hearing about delays and shortages. Mail early to get there on time - you know the drill.
Part of this can easily be taken care of if we shop local. If we support our local boutiques and artisans. Search in Instagram for local pottery. What about checking out small local shops. Decide among family and friend to only buy and support local. Seriously most of us have enough stuff and Amazon will be okay if we shop local. I don't want to hear local costs more blah blah blah. Maybe it costs more because it is better quality and not mass produced.
What about not purchasing something that has to come through the mail hence delays. Yes know family/friends away we have to mail items but come on there are enough people near us to purchase items locally that don't have to be shipped.
Set a limit for gifts so less or no debt in January. Purchase gift certificates for local restaurants or spas. A lot of artisans are not doing craft shows as anxious. Still a pandemic people. Why not support people in our community. Feel good about supporting local and being part of a solution.
So keep it local. Keep it close. Check out artisans boxes in your area. Maybe start supporting a particular artist if you like their pottery. How cool would that be to start collecting pieces! We can make a difference in our community. Keep it local. Keep it close.
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