Boycott Black Friday this year and every year. Don't buy anything and help end the madness. I know this is the premium shopping day of the year when businesses make most of their profits for the year, but at what cost? Shoppers who get out at 3 a.m. to save $15 on a tablet usually see it fit to act like animals. Stores can make money year round by providing fair prices and good customer service. We don't have to act like animals anymore. We're better than this. Join the movement today!
There are gift alternatives that are much more thoughtful and don't help feed the system. Try making your gifts this year - it can be as simple as cooking or making a gift certificate for a service. In the past, I've gifted a day of gardening or cleaning to my aging parents. It gives us time to be together and provides something they really need to boot. Honestly, in this day and age, everyone just buys what they want. And most of that they don't really need. I'll make an exception if I happen to find the perfect gift for someone, but then I also don't save it 'til Christmas and make it special by the fact that it's unexpected. If you really want to buy something, especially for kids, buy local, and locally made to support your community.
It's time to change and come back to the reason for the season - Acknowledging all that we're thankful for and spending quality time with those we love.
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