Somewhere in blogland, I came across this link http://www.storyofstuff.com/
Interesting, because we decided not to buy into the whole consumerism christmas deal. Yeah, I know it's nice to let others know that they are appreciated and I like receiving things as well, but there is a big difference to show appreciation with something like homemade chocolate covered nuts and going out to buy something just for the sake of buying something like it's an obligation.
Once upon the time my husband and I went nuts buying things for each other. It seems like that is what Christmas became - all about buying!
I meet people on the street asking me "if I'm ready for Christmas"... ready? ready for what? They want to know if I finished my Christmas shopping... Nope, not this year... not buying it!
(Making it maybe :-)
anyway, take a look at the link for an eye opening perspective.
Give someone a hug and tell them how much they mean to you.
P.S.
Crea8tiva had this link on her site http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_8509.cfm
so don't forget the little critters either :-)
this inspired me with some ideas...............
3 comments:
I like this a lot...I want to give you a Cyber ( I have no Idea how to Spell C-y-b-e-r?) HUG! You and John did so much for us in NY, and I want to thank you again for that! I hope to visit you two again soon. I know it uplifted Jakes spirits too see you you guys like I have never seen before...happy holidays.
p.s. I am not buying into the whole shopping stuff either...I refuse to go to wal-mart, target, I am buying my few gifts locally and making a big stew on christmas eve!
Thanks Jessi! (I deleted the repeat)
although I am much better without the heat and humidity :-)
Hugs back at ya!!!
Love,
Doreen
Post a Comment