This holiday season, we’re encouraging everyone to buy less, buy better or buy nothing. Let’s focus less on stuff and more on joy!

We want to get back to the original joy of the season. Here are some meaningful things we can spend our time and money on:

• Go for a walk or read that book you’ve been meaning to start
• Write personalized holiday messages for those closest to you
• If you are buying gifts, shop secondhand or support small businesses
• Invite loved ones over for a home-cooked meal and games
• Try an experience: check out a new restaurant, movie or concert with friends
• Donate to or volunteer for a cause you care about
• Participate in a community exchange like your local Buy Nothing Group
• Handy tip: unsubscribe from brand emails to simplify your life. And use Catalog Choice to opt-out of junk mail and unwanted catalogs.

DID YOU KNOW?

Our Green Team has bought a big box that accepts the following items:

• ribbons and bows
• confetti
• party supplies
• tissue paper
• wrapping paper

Please check with your local recycler as many of them do accept wrapping paper and tissue paper. ALSO check out the www.Terracycle.com  website as you may want to purchase a box and start recycling those hard to recycle items.