We interrupt this irregularly scheduled hiking blog to bring you this semi-hiker-adjacent PSA... 😉
Small Business Saturday has passed, but #shoplocal & #SupportSmallBusiness takes more than one day to make a difference.
I know very well that budgets are getting tighter. We can’t all afford boutique gifts, and we have to find deals wherever we can. (Hello #thrifting!) Unfortunately, perfect avoidance of “evil big box capitalism” isn’t necessarily realistic for many of us. But there are a lot of independent sources for affordable items! And if you can find things on your shopping list that are gently used or upcycled, you help the planet too! 🌎
Where should we all shop this holiday season? Who should we support in the new year? SHARE your favorite vendors and your own small business or side gig with your friends - online, in person, however you can spread the word - and share theirs in return.
Let’s all do what we can to help each other, the world we live in, and our finances by shopping small local markets and independent online vendors & artists whenever possible.
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Here’s how you can support ME:
🛍️ Various items for sale on my poshmark page. Clothing, accessories, artwork, miscellany… No need to download the app if you don't have or want it - you can also shop online and check out as a guest! Or if you see something you like and prefer to buy directly from me, I can take PayPal and ship it!
Poshmark is an easy to use platform where I clear out an assortment of stuff from my closet & collections while making a little side cash. And certainly every little bit helps!
Now and then I do have larger items that can't be poshed which I list on facebook.
💧 I still deal in essential oils too. Here is a spreadsheet with my currently available bottles. Of course you can order straight from the doterra site as well (or I can do a custom order for you). I'll be testing other brands in the future, but I still love these quality products. Some of them are simply irreplaceable.
For around a decade, I've studied and used therapeutic essential oils for daily support with pain management, skin care, emotional & hormonal balance, immunity, and more. Nothing is a miracle cure, but I truly rely on and recommend aromatherapy. I'm always happy to offer guidance if you have questions about oils!
🌄 If you’re a NH hiker, check out my local hiking patch program, Alton Trail Chaser! 20% of “profits” go to conservation organizations!
Experiences make great gifts! Team up with a friend to take on this fun hiking challenge, or make it a family affair. There's something for everybody in the ATC hikes!
🎨 Finally, I can do freelance graphic design, photo editing, pyrography (woodburning), or writing/proofreading/editing. Check out my portfolio for some examples of my work over the years.
I’m also on LinkedIn and I am still “real” job hunting! So if you have any leads, please do share!!