This year I managed to buy almost every gift I gave from local artisans, farms, small businesses and people I know.
With the exception of regifting some books and some vintage jewelry from my late mother in law’s collection of fun costume stuff.
I didn’t post until after the presents have been given.
For me, reducing waste and my carbon footprint have driven me to look locally for my food, my services, my choices in giving, and just generally in how we live.
Call it that “greening” thing.
I still have a few indulgences that can’t be found locally. Like avocadoes. Spices. Citrus.
But, by and large, I prefer supporting people I know, all year round.
Some highlights.
Local wines. Taken to drink at my brother’s. And given as gifts. This year, it was mostly Big Cork.
Drinkable, approachable wines, to take to dinner when ham is on the menu. The Vidal Blanc and the Traminette.
Fun gifts. Like the soaps from Breezy Willow. Wild Woman is one of my favorites.
An alpaca scarf for my husband.
The greenery around the door from TLV Tree Farm. The tree from Greenway Farms. Not from North Carolina, but from right up the road.
The shrimp I took to my brother’s came from Boarman’s.
Dinner tonight featured many local items too. Tomorrow, my post will be about replacing those expensive dinners with easy to prepare local feasts.
To paraphrase, have yourself a local little Christmastime. Think about it as you get ready for New Year’s Eve. More on suggestions for the upcoming holiday later this weekend.
Makes for a lovely holiday week.
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