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"My
crusade to inspire Efficient Shopping"
by Willo O'Brien
I
truly believe in wishlists & registries and think it would
be nice if people were more accepting to these practices for all
holidays and occasions. The online world has made this so easy
for us, picking out what we want & having our address on file.
Gift giving has never been so simple! We're always asking our
friends & loved ones what they want - and maybe they don't
know, can't remember or they tell you & you forget! Most often
people are buying gifts (with the best intentions, of course)
that a couple or individual doesn't want or need and unfortunately
worse - sometimes your thoughtful gift eventually gets thrown
or put away in a closet & not used. Sure it is the thought
that counts, but I can't help but think about our environment
a little as well.... Meaning Buy Efficiently!
DISCLAIMER:
Now you may be wondering if I'm so concerned about the environment,
why am I asking people to buy at all? Well, first I am not opposed
to buying completely. Sure, we are a very consumer driven society
- and that is leading to a LOT of waste - But let's be realistic
- People are still going to buy things - in fact it is what makes
the world go round! I like toys, gadgets, gifts, the newest latest
fun things out there... and I think to some degree we all do.
What I am saying here is that it's a balance. We're going to buy,
so why just not buy more efficiently. What's more is, I completely
support you NOT BUYING - Make cookies! Burn a CD for someone,
paint them a picture, write them a letter - GREAT!!! You could
simply hand me a card that says "For Christmas this year
I chose not to buy gifts because I know enough humans are doing
it that they're not going to miss my $$$ So Merry Christmas with
my love for you & the environment" WOO HOO!
Bottom
line is, of course it's nice to be surprised, but why not really
want & enjoy what you're giving & getting - knowing that
it is what your recipient truly wants! Sorry if some of you still
see this as at all selfish or weird to ask for what you want,
but I see it as efficient & smart for our wasteful American
consumerism. It has to start somewhere. :)
Please
tell us what you want so we don't have to guess & give you
something you don't need/want! :)
EMAIL
ME HERE
Thank
you for reading & I hope you get all that you wish for
this Holiday season!!
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