tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post9145151219084209808..comments2023-07-01T14:53:34.268+02:00Comments on A Green and Rosie Life: 21 Ways to make Christmas SustainableA Green and Rosie Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-59839068643084765382015-11-27T07:18:50.540+01:002015-11-27T07:18:50.540+01:00Thank you, Debbie, and I totally agree about a Chr...Thank you, Debbie, and I totally agree about a Christmas advert ban before December as we are hardly going to forget it's coming. I don't have a problem with some shops getting in their Christmas stuff earlier than that as I do know people like to be organised or have things to send abroad but it's all the excessive build up that I can't stand. When I was in the UK I heard Christmas music in one shop ... it was October for goodness sake. Christmas has been turned into one huge shopping spree where we are made to feel bad if we haven't got everything perfect and spent loads of money achieving this perfection; all for one day and all too often just lining the pockets of big business. I'm writing this reply on Black Friday where I am fully intending to NOT go shopping although I may have a nosy round some Etsy shops later.A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-8763542070904606202015-11-27T07:11:54.599+01:002015-11-27T07:11:54.599+01:00I hope you have a great Christmas with Finn and go...I hope you have a great Christmas with Finn and good luck making things :)A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-55756832961552234572015-11-27T07:09:25.922+01:002015-11-27T07:09:25.922+01:00Sounds great what you are doing, especially no buy...Sounds great what you are doing, especially no buying presents so your husband can afford time with your family when the baby is due - that is the best present of all!A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-2412809495989507502015-11-26T14:26:32.581+01:002015-11-26T14:26:32.581+01:00Hi Rosie, this post made me feel fuzzy inside. The...Hi Rosie, this post made me feel fuzzy inside. There should be a ban on Christmas adverts until December (it's not as if we don't know it's coming!). I love Christmas, and even manage to buy presents throughout the year without being constantly reminded that the festive season is a coming (just bragging).<br /><br />You are right, we mustn't forget local businesses, sadly though living on an island some of the shop owners here try having a laugh and try charging ridiculous prices for things we can buy on the mainland or online a lot cheaper. But we do support the local butchers and buy local veg too (when we can), it tastes so much better.<br /><br />I think it's about spreading the love (a little like blogging). You've got it right; support small local businesses where possible (it's usually worth paying a little more to do so and getting that warm feeling knowing you've done good) and support the big companies too, but think before you buy.<br /><br />xxDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14933494199087059715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-28609702887791743882015-11-22T14:15:16.130+01:002015-11-22T14:15:16.130+01:00Love this post! I fully intend to make the most of...Love this post! I fully intend to make the most of Christmas this year, it's the first time I haven't been at work (wine, retail, crazy!) and it's Finn's first Christmas. I'm enjoying all the build up and can't wait to make some new family traditions. I fully intend to visit some smaller shops and make a lot myself :-) #TheListLaurenhttp://thehelpfulhiker.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-13876844453756734022015-11-21T00:04:15.860+01:002015-11-21T00:04:15.860+01:00A great post! We live in London and I hate Christm...A great post! We live in London and I hate Christmas coming earlier and earlier every year. By the time you get to the big day there is no excitement left... It all fizzled out over the months and weeks of over-exposure.<br />We only watch iPlayer, so we avoid any adverts. I can't stand them on many levels...<br />I make most of the gifts for my boy (starting a dress up box this year, which will hopefully be added to every year). He also gets lots of 2nd hand books from eBay, as he really likes to read - or more precisely be read to.<br />I do like buying things from etsy, as they are often unique. <br />This year we won't be buying any presents for each other or the family, as we have a baby due in January and need to keep as much money as we can, so my husband can stay with us as long as possible. Only our toddler will get something.<br />I really like your idea of buying someone a subscription for fruit and veg box!<br />#TheListJoanna @mumbalancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09537874038552514470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-74443137093219950812015-11-20T10:33:27.163+01:002015-11-20T10:33:27.163+01:00You are right - it is partly laziness but if we ea...You are right - it is partly laziness but if we each did just a bit it could make such a difference.A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-79503527745313867952015-11-20T10:21:57.781+01:002015-11-20T10:21:57.781+01:00I love this - I'm trying to do a bit more of t...I love this - I'm trying to do a bit more of this now...funny how we become quite lazy and it costs us all!Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-56666368741971752592015-11-20T09:48:35.734+01:002015-11-20T09:48:35.734+01:00I've heard a statistic like that too although ...I've heard a statistic like that too although this piece quotes slightly less differing figures .... and plenty more reasons to shop locally. http://www.theguardian.com/money/2013/dec/06/shop-locally-small-business-saturday-seven-reasonsA Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-64079377273472500782015-11-20T09:39:34.414+01:002015-11-20T09:39:34.414+01:00Thanks Phoebe and you have expressed so eloquently...Thanks Phoebe and you have expressed so eloquently some of the despair I feel about the build up to Christmas :)A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-54970786919720611122015-11-20T09:36:16.831+01:002015-11-20T09:36:16.831+01:00Thank you and I am glad you enjoyed my post, Rebec...Thank you and I am glad you enjoyed my post, Rebecca. I know what you mean about living away from family - ours is in another country!A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-26679254713245806302015-11-18T22:11:09.285+01:002015-11-18T22:11:09.285+01:00I really like your list. We like giving the type o...I really like your list. We like giving the type of presents that don't require wrapping paper such as music lessons or experiences. Your point about buying locally is really good. They do reckon that for every £1 spent at a local independent business, 70p goes on to benefit the local area, instead of about 5p with bigger retailers. Goodness knows how they figure it out.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12458243149834190714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-28760140857239033022015-11-18T17:40:59.985+01:002015-11-18T17:40:59.985+01:00I too watched the Downton final and was revolted b...I too watched the Downton final and was revolted by the Christmas ads. I had to channel surf each time they came on as I'm so not prepared to be bamboozled with Christmas crap in November. Don't get me wrong, I'm not bah humbug, I love Christmas but in December, ffs! Sorry about my language but every year Christmas gets earlier and earlier and it's drives me mad. I also totally agree with your ideas and have been sponsoring goats for years now! I love going to all the local craft markets and finding unique gifts rather than using the big names. Good plug for independent holiday home owners too!!! Couldn't agree more and if your readers want a holiday in the south of France I know just the place too. Great post Rosie.Phoebe @ Lou Messugohttp://www.loumessugo.com/en/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-43327533256259325802015-11-18T14:53:55.164+01:002015-11-18T14:53:55.164+01:00I love your blog above about Christmas and agree w...I love your blog above about Christmas and agree with all the comments you have made. I only wish I had thought to put it all together so persuasively myself. With regards to babysitting tokens, if only. I would so love someone to give me vouchers as we live at the opposite end of the country from our close family members. Here's hoping!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01993362486202734779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-37909411263820266822015-11-18T10:13:57.377+01:002015-11-18T10:13:57.377+01:00Thank you so much for commenting and I have added ...Thank you so much for commenting and I have added the best translation from Greek to English that I can find:<br /><br />In my travels from the old days before the crisis, I loved and I still do love the flea markets with local producers! This, for most, is considered to be second class and I wonder really how these days of economic crisis we are experiencing difficulties when we continue to work with fanciful conceit and imagination! Why keep paying into the big companies and upsetting the eponymous small producer? ... The only sure thing in days of crisis is to come out and support the real character of local people and humanity!A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-2681822295771551502015-11-18T09:21:16.921+01:002015-11-18T09:21:16.921+01:00Στα ταξίδια μου από τις παλιές εκείνες εποχές προ ...Στα ταξίδια μου από τις παλιές εκείνες εποχές προ κρίσης ,αλλά και τώρα (ένας και μόνο προορισμός μία φορά τον χρόνο ,εκεί που σπουδάζει το παιδί μου) λάτρευα και εξακολουθώ να λατρεύω τις υπαίθριες αγορές με τους τοπικούς παραγωγούς !<br />Αυτό για τους περισσότερους θεωρείται basse classe (δεύτερης κατηγορίας) και απορώ πραγματικά πως στις μέρες της οικονομικής κρίσης που βιώνουμε τόσο δύσκολα, εξακολουθούν οι φαντασιόπληκτοι να λειτουργούν με έπαρση και φαντασία ! Γιατί άλλο να αντέχει η τσέπη σου και να έχεις το ψώνιο του επώνυμου προϊόντος και άλλο να "κλαίγεσαι" αλλά να κυνηγάς τις μεγάλες αλυσίδες.....<br />Το μόνο σίγουρο στις μέρες της κρίσης είναι ότι βγήκε στην επιφάνεια ο πραγματικός χαρακτήρας των ανθρώπων σε συνήθειες και σε ανθρωπιά! soyfranohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16264306504681877105noreply@blogger.com