Yesterday I wrote about buying from small businesses, but failed to mention the 3/50 Project. I became aware of this idea a few months ago through the website of an independent baby store in my town. The idea is simple: Pick 3 local retail businesses that, should they disappear, would make you very sad. Commit in your head (there’s nothing official here, it’s just awareness) to spend $50 per month spread between these 3 or any others that you appreciate.
My 3 are:
Happy Bambino, because the alternative would be getting on a bus and going to Babies R Us for baby gifts, which is full of useless plastic crap.
Revolution Cycles, because it is owned by some guys who simply love bikes and don’t push anything on you…unlike some other bike shops that are more convenient.
Lakeside Fibers, because they’re nicer and more awesome than the other local yarn shop (and closer), and leaps and bounds more fulfilling than going to Jo-Ann’s. They have coffee.
What are your 3?
Did you know there’s now a yarn shop right around the corner from us?
Yes! My housemate let me know about 2 weeks ago. It’s actually the one that used to be down on Femrite. I haven’t been yet, have you?
Hi there,
Not sure that this is true:), but thanks for a post.
Ivan
Ivan, I’m not sure what you’re not sure about. Could you explain? I’m not peddling truths here, just concepts.