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Thoughtful — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 22:42:21 -0500

Cynthia Friedlob
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Good advice, but interested readers may want to check out Buy Nothing Day at http://www.adbusters.org/metas/eco/bnd/ for a more radical point of view about shopping.

I'm trying to get organized

Denise — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 10:58:58 -0500

I tend to buy gifts all year long. The problem with that is that I forget what I bought or I forget where I put the gifts. I need a system.

Next weekend, my goal will be to organize what has already been purchased, check the giftwrapping supplies (which really means tap because someone eats tape in this house and I am not sure who), and then sit down with TW to figure out the shopping list.

Until then, I'm fondling a really awesome gift I ordered for Michelle, from Etsy, that I'm dying to give her right now. It was made with recycled errr something, I can't say 'cause she stalks me online. Anyway, it's awesome and she's going to love it and I really am going to try and do "greener" gifting this year.

~Denise
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Shop with the Environment in Mind

moddivorce — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:52:38 -0500

I'm always fascinated by the often unbridled shopping we delve into during the holidays. Maxing out credit cards that take months or years to pay off, buying things because they're expected....what's happened to the true spirit of giving? That said, I know my sister still "expects" or wants something for christmas - just to know that someone is thinking about her.

My goal this year is to buy local, recycled, environmentally friendly products for family and friends. To buy fewer or no items that are made of or wrapped in, plastic. To reduce waste as I wrap gifts....and to tell my friends and family that I don't need any gifts. time together is enough.

I hope others will try and do the same, although, it's harder when children are involved. But if you turn it into a mission, it's a great challenge that can help our planet and make you feel good!

Helene
The Modern Woman's Divorce Guide
http://themodernwomansdivorceguide.com