Newcomers to Dreamwidth

Today is Shop for Good Sunday. This holiday highlights businesses whose goods and services support values, not just making money and shuffling junk around. The founder Done Good lets you shop by type of product, by values, gift guides, and so on.

If you know what your friends and family value -- whether that's fair trade or sustainability or women-owned businesses -- then you can buy treats they might not ordinarily get because the good, responsible stuff tends to cost more. Pay attention to packaging: some companies just slap on a seal or few and call it good, but others really highlight the values aspect of their goodies with text or illustrations so your recipient will definitely notice it. The same goes for cards or gift wrapping in companies that offer that service.




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These are some articles about the upcoming closure of Cohost and what you can do about that. Please pass the word, and share any resources you have.

See "Cohort Is Closing" for resources on using Dreamwidth instead. Use the "Introduction / Friending Meme" to say hello and meet new people or find your Cohost friends here.  You might also like eggbug_club.

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