#independent local businesses

[sophsweet]

Preserving my Little Patch of Earth - Ethical Consumer Guide

Many people sound perplexed and annoyed by the imposition of trends, which either don’t preserve the environment or are actually destroying it. For example, wood and paper products are one of the 4 biggest drivers of deforestation. This is known, as discussed by the Union of Concerned Scientists here. While corporations are using “tobacco tactics” to skew any public discourse to promote their…

[charliespringsleftconverse]

This is your friendly reminder to seek out local bookstores for the sake of your own pocket AND in support of local small businesses!

I just went to the small independent bookstore in my town, and my favorite thing about them is that they buy used books AND you can get either cash or store credit for that!

I have sold SO many books that I don’t plan on rereading. I’ll typically keep my all time favs and then sell whatever I’m done with or what ever I didn’t like. BUT THE POINT IS that this has allowed me to accrue store credit to buy MORE books. Like just the other day I bought Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros. WHICH WAS LISTED AT 30 DOLLARS HOLY SHIT. And I did not spend a dime.

So, rather than buying books at large bookstores like B&N, consider supporting your local small businesses. It keeps them open! And it may also save you money!

[inkz123]

Man finishing school term and wanna rest, draw and work on comms more, but then like 2ish weeks later, boom, gotta fix stuff to start the new school term again

Mannn i just wanna do nothing but draw blorbos and backed up ideas and all the sketch wips i havent even finished ; ;

Idk school for me just throws off the vibes fr fr

[ihavehisdvds]

Now, I’m not a master and this is a holiday gift, but this bit here of a scarf, not even the length of my hand, took me two hours. So, look at this picture anytime you argue with an independent artist about the worth of their creation that came from their soul.

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Any input is appreciated for sure. I've only ever dealt with plastic plants and painted gravel - I'm completely in the dark here. I'll mark down "aragonite sand" in specific to see if my local pet shops have it.

[library-fae]

support your local artists and local businesses

in this world of dropshipping and unsafe working conditions, support people who care for their workers and community, support the handmade, support creators themselves

[puzzledjaypros]

The Game Reserve Sign

What's this? Not a costume or creature?! Nay! 'Tis a sign! (With a creature on it) Surprise, we are both experienced sign makers as well! We made this hanging, tavern-style sign for our local game store, The Game Reserve, featuring their existing artwork!

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[drumlincountry]

If the entire internet went dark tomorrow, what would you lose? What would you lose that you can't afford to lose? How do you save it?

[noroalia]

BAD TAKE SPOTTED

[callingcxrd]

Man. I am genuinely very fortunate to have a job that not only am I able to do but I actually enjoy quite a bit -- and my coworkers and supervisor are really understanding people

[v2crystals]

Shop Indie Local Local Press Release

For Immediate Release: October 20, 2023 Media Contacts: Vanessa Valente vanessa@bohobahia.com     Boho Bahia Partners With Independent Business Advocacy Groups To Launch 2023 Shop Indie Local Holiday Campaign   Quechee, Vermont – Boho Bahia will join the American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) to launch their Shop Indie Local Holiday Campaign, urging individuals and businesses to shift…

[ninjamonkeystudios]

A fun and sexy romp with a neat adventuring party. I hope it gets another volume! Pick one up at your local independent comic shop. It's on Bookshop org but temporarily out of stock. Give it a look!

Artist site: KendrawCanDraw

[grunge-mermaid]

the city of Ottawa spent decades developing a company town out Downtown for an industry that has adapted and evolved to the new world order, leaving the city struggling to "revitalize" the neighbourhood to "help local* businesses"

are they increasing transit to make getting downtown easier? are they encouraging businesses to open more than 11am-3pm M-F? are they asking the tens of thousands of people who live in the neighbourhood what services/businesses they want/need and then incentivizing those businesses to open in the neighbourhood? are they encouraging businesses that offer activities beyond "eat overpriced mediocre food and get drunk on overpriced mediocre booze"? are they offering parking or transit passes to public servants?

nope.

they're cutting transit, pandering to the businesses who could not be fucked to adapt, and forcing the same number of workers into a fraction of the office space despite most of the data showing that WFH is just as or more productive than office work, and putting extra expenses on workers whose wages have not kept up with inflation who now have to pay for transportation and before/after school childcare on top of being expected to spend $20-$30 a day on burnt coffee, stale sandwiches, and soggy salads at businesses whose owners want you to torpedo your budget, work/life balance, and quality of life just to line their pockets

[roseredsnow]

In the spirit of me currently pinning a load of places I'd like to visit should I one day actually get to explore the world.

Reblog or comment with your favourite independent cafe, restaurant or shop

I'll go first, currently love stopping by the

Buttered Cat Cafe in Carlisle

Cumbria, England.

[sarahcruddasws]

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