So, I had this idea, albeit I'm sure a pretty unoriginal one. Our family is going to try to avoid Walmart (and big box/department stores) for the month of September. This is by no means an attack on the big-box giant, nor is it an attack on its employees. I just think there is a better way.
We are going to shop more locally, and this includes everything from groceries to garments. I'm not sure how this is going to look, but perhaps...
Groceries: Shop at our local Sav-A-Lot (yes corporate, but more local
Control), farmers markets, roadside stands, and meat markets.
Clothes: tough one, but we don't generally shop at WM for clothes anyway. But there is a new thrift chain called Savers (Henrietta, Webster,...?) and local thrift and consignment shops where I am sure we can find clothes suitable to our style, price, and professions.
Other items: Well, wherever we can find it. There is eBay, Craigslist, thrift stores, and local businesses that could really use the business and give us great service.
And of course, there are some things that you just can't find locally, or even as far as ROC or BUF. For that, I go to the web. Buying through Amazon might be close to buying at Walmart, but I'll deal with that if we get through September.
Until then, if I can't find it locally, maybe we don't need it....
Stay tuned!!!
