Has anyone tried to keep a green Christmas by buying all presents from local businesses? As in locally produced - works of art, arts and crafts, music, gift baskets, wine, etc. Thought it would benefit the local artisans and keep the consumerism down this year. Would be hard with small children, but I was wondering if anyone had tried this, if for no other reason than to screw with the corporate commercialism or save on transportation of massive goods.
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Rock on PD! I'm actually doing that this Christmas for the first time. I'm usually an internet shopper, looking for the best deal. But, I decided, who really cares if you save $2 on that 'whatchamacallit'? I mean, I'd rather support our local businesses and my community and the people who are my neighbors. We are lucky to have a local artisans shop (my town is only 15,000 people) and the downtown is just starting to come back with quaint locally owned shops...I'm so glad! We also have a small book store which stocks kids' books written by a local author, so that helps with presents for the kids. Anyway, I think it's a great idea and it's actually making my shopping a lot less stressful and more fun!
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