While everyone else worked themselves into a shopping tizzy, I’ve been internet bashing Black Friday all weekend long. It’s not that I don’t like to shop, but I just can’t hype myself up into a consumer frenzy just to save a few bucks. Make no mistake, I’m all about saving money but fighting an angry mob ain’t my thing. And when the only message being thrown out there is BUY BUY BUY, it just ruins the holiday spirit.
My gifting philosophies don’t end at Christmas- my husband and I don’t go all out anymore for the Hallmark card holidays. A bouquet of flowers feels less obligatory, more special, on a random day of the week.
Check out the links below for snark, satire, and honest opinions.
http://uptownmessenger.com/2012/11/christy-lorio-black-friday-ill-pass/
http://no-prop.com/black-friday-essentials/
This one’s from my girl, Leslie.
http://no-prop.com/holiday-shopping-youre-doing-it-wrong/