my 2025 plan to defeat capitalism & save money

[@Christine.Baraka]

Some more info I've learned from commenters since filming this video: - Publix donated heavily to RNC👎 - Trader Joe's is known for union busting and also stealing product ideas from smaller brands👎 - Costco supports DEI and is generally viewed as a good place to work by employees👍 Do with that info what you will, no company is perfect! Decide for yourself what you feel is the best option.

[@soundcasts2udios]

Costco does a dozen eggs for 3.80 in California. Everyone else is 9$ a dozen

[@StLouis-yu9iz]

Staying away from Amazon is very simple. Just delete your account and don’t go to the website?! I’ve only ever bought one thing online and that was an electric scooter when they were hard to find in person during early Covid. I don’t feel like my life is any harder or I’m missing anything by not shopping online.

[@biophilic.reverie]

@@StLouis-yu9izgood thing to remember is every person’s experience is different 🤘

[@StLouis-yu9iz]

@ exactly. So if a persons ‘experience’ is to order everything online… simply STOP doing that? lmao

[@IsabellaTrujillo]

I was about to comment Publix is pricier than Target. Almost Wholefoods prices.

[@kidscatsandflannel]

I have been trying not to buy anything - I am dumpster diving, gardening, doing everything I can not to feed the beast. I love hearing that other people are having the same ideas - together we can make a difference!

[@Christine.Baraka]

Yesterday I saved a Christmas tree stand and Christmas lights an upscale store was throwing away, dumpster diving is the best!

[@danielglen410]

Any tips for dumpster diving? I've done it a few times to some minor success.

[@thishappycrafter272]

Bravo!!! 👏 SO exciting to hear this!

[@khayrahsteward587]

I would love to dumpster dive but idk if it is completely legal and Google has to many mixed answers.

[@erinsnook8537]

Agree. Consumers have a tremendous amount of power because have what companies want- our money. We can choose not to give it to them.

[@ohm235]

Costco is a DEI supporter and believes in the business case/ethics of having a diverse workforce and reportedly treats their employees well.

[@Christine.Baraka]

That's good to know because I do still shop there occasionally!

[@mdipeace]

Where I live Costco is one of the only options that's ethical. It's employee owned with fair wages and benefits. I wish we had a Trader Joe's nearby but we don't. I shop local as much as possible with Costco as the backfill.

[@K-yp8tb]

They’re about to go on strike, so don’t cross the picket line :)

[@NoraMorgan]

Yes. I’m watching the strike. I have only one stock that I purchased on my own (not related to my retirement, etc. that I have no control over) and that’s Costco. I bought it because they were pretty ethical. If they start misbehaving, I’ll have to sell it. I hope they don’t.

[@cometasporelcielo]

aldi to a degree as well

[@somatteson]

Thank you. This is EXACTLY the kind of information we need right now. Community can save us. I plan to shop at our local grocery stores, the co-op, and Trader Joes. Otherwise, it is store brands from our larger local-ish grocery store.

[@Christine.Baraka]

Yes!!🙌🏼

[@domeman2009]

@@Christine.Baraka Store brands can be just repackaged Global brands.

[@Petunia3001]

Great tips! I’m ready to buy NOTHING. And I’m actually so excited about it. Much appreciated

[@OolongSnakeArt]

Typically Mom and Pop Asain and Mexican markets are good/family owned- but be consenious when shopping from there when buying items that are limited in qauntity. Also growing whatever food you can- even just herbs in an apartment- will help you in a huge way.

[@Christine.Baraka]

I've wanted to try growing food forever, one of my goals for this year

[@BillieHijabi]

instead of buying my clothes at the mall or anything like that, i just shop on ebay/depop/poshmark/mercari etc. i love finding rare, unique, or even vintage pieces, that i would never find at any mall, sometimes for 1/5 of the original retail price.

[@balsalmalberto8086]

Don't buy any clothes from goodwill. they are just scumbags just like amazon.

[@balsalmalberto8086]

Do not donate or shop goodwill. They trash most donated goods, or resell them online before they are sold in stores at an ever increasing markup.

[@Iquey]

Hey! I'm monfee1018 on Poshmark! I got a white infinity scarf , a spotted sweater, and a forever 21 skirt that's a great deal right now!

[@DiAn-ud8dy]

But Even then, i was fired and they gave me NOTHING, i feel hopeless

[@lemonlinz]

Doesn't Elon own ebay? 😔

[@Letsgoplaces_retiredlife]

As much as I love FB Marketplace, I’m biting the bullet and deleting the app. Zuckerberg has decided to be part of the problem. Focusing on local thrift stores.

[@dinoboy69420]

Amazing video but Id like to remind people that facebook and any meta apps are also part of the problem, avoid them when you can!

[@Christine.Baraka]

Definite yes to this!

[@t_363]

The most life changing single use swap I ever made was getting a period cup. Over the last 6 years I haven’t purchased a single tampon, pad, or liner. In the last 6 years the only money I’ve spent on my period is one replacement cup ($40ish) for the last SIX YEARS. It’s also more sustainable AND genuinely makes my period more comfortable, convenient, and clean. Give it a try!!!!!

[@mandyhackman9740]

Love being thoughtful about this! It’s not always so black and white with publicly traded- Trader Joe’s might truly be your best bet in the area, but they have a really rough record of union busting and they have a nasty habit of partnering with small local brands, stealing their recipes and even branding, and then releasing those foods as “trader joes” brand, thus effectively squashing that smaller local brand. So, they might be the best bad choice but they aren’t a good choice. Also, Costco has a surprisingly good record on employee satisfaction and on using their size to buy lots of fairly traded goods (at least when I last researched this, all costco brand chocolate was quietly fair trade). But ofc, because no company is “good”, you have to keep an eye open because they can and will shift to doing the shitty thing once they get a reputation for being the more ethical option.

[@kimberlylopez3230]

This year my small attempt to change my habit is buying books in person at used books stores when i can (not all books are available at my local library as i live in Georgia) and buying coffee at my local coffee shops (I make coffee at home during the week, but i like to treat myself on the weekends). I know its not much, but I'm trying to do what i can to change my habits. I also started keeping a buying journal; so i basically write down every time i buy something that is not part of my monthly bills, weekly grocery list, and budget weekly gas. So far in the month of January I spent $250 😵‍💫! something needs to change!!

[@UnstableChemist]

See if your library does inter-library loans! I live in a very generous library system in WA and sometimes they don't have the books I want so they borrow it from other library systems. Ask a librarian or check their services online ❤

[@Christine.Baraka]

Just knowing where your money goes is such powerful info. Really puts it into perspective. Great work on the changes you've made so far!

[@limeguy]

i use world of books if i cant find a book in my local charity shop, you can filter for second hand and most of them are decently priced and shipping isn’t bad (at least in the uk). got quite a few presents for my family from there :)

[@ericamachado7073]

For laundry if you don’t have an accessible option, I have an earth breeze subscription that has dehydrated laundry sheets. They’re wonderful and donate to your choice between homeless/women’s shelters etc

[@thevegfriend100]

Looove earth breeze!!

[@marialuizadcn]

Plus: join union(s) and support workers! As an individual, it is hard to affect a whole system, but as a collective… it is another story.

[@M_SC]

Agree. Trying to control the economy with your purchasing is incredibly slow and leaves generations to suffer the consequences before any change occurs

[@M_SC]

And it’s playing within the system that sucks rather than changing it. Still, no insult to people trying to shop ethically

[@K-yp8tb]

I plan on making a few outfits for spring/summer! I got some fabric to make a couple dresses/matching sets. I also just learned how to knit and I’m about half done with my first sweater! Doing this saves me money, stops me from shopping, and gives me something to do with my hands besides scrolling. Also, hello neighbor! My biggest gripe with this city is the sprawl. It takes forever to drive anywhere, and forget buses or walking 😭😭

[@Christine.Baraka]

Hi neighbor! That's amazing! I've not been adventurous enough yet to sew my own clothes, what a great hobby! It's funny bc I actually chose Nashville since it's far LESS sprawling than Dallas😭 Dallas was literally 30+ mins to drive anywhere. Worst place I've ever lived

[@DaveE99]

Look at those cities in China that are tall as heck. It looks overwhelming, but you have to give them credit for ensuring everybody mostly has housing in that dense area. I do think that if they designed in a bit more green area and even green houses and workshops you could have a sort of dense sort of urban high rise permaculture

[@Wickedaubergine]

Thanks for sharing your tips and experiences. You made a daunting task less overwhelming by breaking down the options and discouraging all-or-nothing thinking. I absolutely adore your sweater vest!!

[@Christine.Baraka]

Thank you so much!💖

[@jeannettecarpenter3784]

Winco is also an employee owned grocery store on the West Cost. Grocery Outlets are also independently owned.

[@breadbaker-wj3pl]

the Heiress to Publix was one of the major funders of the insurrection. her name is Julie Fancelli. i i also don’t buy anything from Starbucks. It’s getting more difficult to find less terrible companies to buy from!

[@Christine.Baraka]

It really is! I just learned that about the Publix heiress yesterday🤦‍♀️

[@breadbaker-wj3pl]

@@Christine.Barakasorry! i hate to be that guy but i just thought you should know. Your video was great!

[@Christine.Baraka]

@breadbaker-wj3pl thank you! Nobody is perfect and I'm here to learn and do what I can!

[@Sydiee]

I also found out that Publix won’t write the word “union” on a cake if you order online (found out through my job) which reeks of union busting 😭

[@Wednesdaywoe1975]

Natural Grocers is ethical, and if you are careful and use their discounts, affordable. They kept their egg prices lower than Walmart this whole time.

[@cindy.rosales]

first hand experience from someone who used to work at a St Vincent DePaul thrift store!! i helped accept and sort through donations and, yes, we would throw away electronics that didn’t come with all the necessary cords, clothes that were ripped, had too much pet fur, had TINY stains, had a strong odor, socks/underwear that weren’t 100% new, etc. We would also throw away items that didn’t sell after 1-2 months, regardless of the condition… working there as a teenager definitely opened my eyes.

[@jasonwoods3168]

The only thing I have against Trader Joe's -- well two things, is that many of their items have a allergen risk that I cannot really risk, and that they are very anti-union.

[@Christine.Baraka]

Yeah I've also heard they are anti-union, that does suck.

[@dotink]

Plus their veggies seem to have an unnecessary amount of plastic packaging imo

[@Rogerdis215]

I just stopped buy from Amazon because they blacklisted an independent seller, stole his product and started selling it as their own. I am ahead of that game, but this was so good. I love this video and will be putting these things into affect. The algorithm can do great things sometimes. Happy I found you..

[@JastaAdventures]

I have already moved to 95% natural fibers, and I’m a part-time clothing reseller so I have access to lots of quality clothing choices. I have no intention to purchase any clothing or footwear new, except replacing undies, bras, socks, running shoes and hiking boots. It feels really good to be at this place! I also participate in natural fiber BST (buy sell trade) sites so I can replace wool and other natural fiber items that way. I love my local Buy Nothing Group and that’s my favorite way to pick up and gift things locally. I did a low buy year last year and ditched Amazon prime this year. I think I can be more intentional about my grocery vendors. And I’m on Facebook primarily for all the groups related to my interests, so it’s really hard to think about moving away but that’s the next big thing I’m contemplating

[@naturalwitchery]

Amazon is the my Achilles heal, but I’m getting better and making those choices. I buy used books whenever possible, grow what food I can and go to farmers market as part of my weekly life. This also builds community!❤

[@elwood393]

Hell yeah! Preach! On your list of places to buy, bank, etc, I’d suggest places that are owned by their employees or members. WinCo is an example of a national grocery store chain owned by employees. Credit Unions (unlike investment banks like Chase) are owned by their members.

[@aprilpeterson9105]

Yes, I would like a video on better bank options, since the big ones are major funders of war and fossil fuel expansion

[@CharlesReinmuth]

I love this video. Its practical, thoughtful, and it's encouraging and refreshing to hear someone say "you don't have to be perfect. Do the best you can."

[@so_so_online]

Love all of this! I will say that looking at different folding techniques for menstrual cups really helped me when I first started. I’ve been using a diva cup for over 10 years now and I could never go back to pads and tampons.

[@chaoticgood8645]

Also if the cup still doesn't work for someone (like me), ppl need to hear about the menstrual disc! It folds only one way and imo was much easier, it just works (when the right or close-enough size for you), no leaks. I love mine and haven't gone back to anything disposable since!!

[@P1mpai]

I work at one of those big grocery stores. If i have to I'll buy something there if i don't have a choice, but usually i go buy at a smaller or local store. My favorite is my local international markets. The produce prices aren't terrible and i try new things.

[@kelsey9326]

a good makeup remover switch up in the makeup eraser or makeup eraser knock offs. I haven't used anything else to remover my makeup in 5 years its machine washable and all you need is water

[@Christine.Baraka]

Never heard of makeup eraser! Great tip!

[@mylittleaspirations]

An even cheaper hack to this- i just use jojoba oil and a homemade microfibre makeup wipe! 🧡

[@xkaxsky.69]

I use palmers cocoa butter and then wash my face like regular. It melts off even waterproof mascara

[@taceldi]

I’ve started to do the same. Bought my first second hand sweater online and everything went so smoothly and I saved money! Wish I had done this earlier!

[@cunniffcreations]

I recently gave away a whole bag of clothes to my buy nothing group! I love my local buy nothing group

[@tonyopffer8488]

Something that's helped me stop making impulse buys: a tumblr post that said "you don't need to buy new stuff at the store. You just wanna look at stuff. You want to go to a museum" And this has changed my mindset so much i haven't made any non-food impulse purchases since i read it

[@ellabanker3862]

As far as avoiding amazon, I swapped to eBay and Mercari, Same convenience and shopping experience without supporting the dystopian nightmare fuel that is amazon.

[@ellabanker3862]

Aldi is also my grocery go to, owned by the same family that owns Trader Joe’s, but a lot more affordable and readily available in suburbs compared to Trader Joe’s.

[@TheLadyFae]

This is what we all need right now! Tysm! Also maybe making a discord would be good to help us stay connected and share ideas with like minded people

[@libbibunni]

i love the discord idea!

[@alicelopez130]

I live in Florida and am very familiar with Publix. Although their food quality is good, they contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to the Republican Party…I understand your thought process but being privately vs publicly traded unfortunately is not a good measure for corporate ethics….the best way to measure this is to see what their labor practices are and what political causes they donate too. Great vide 💕💕💕

[@cloudswinger2000]

Publix is family and employee owned, so it's definitely a mixed bag. Their headquarters is in a red area and not surprising that they donated to republican.

[@shanicelasha8495]

hi there!! first time watcher, now a subscriber 😊 for things that are “trash” (ofc use your judgement) maybe a local homeless shelter!! one time i had a fully functional suitcase with only one handle… i took it to the shelter and let the front desk know the condition meanwhile a lady who lives in the shelter is coming in saying “ill take that suitcase!!” you never know your trash could be useful to someone!✨ good luck✨🌱

[@WingingItWithBirdie]

I struggle where I live, everything second hand is sold via FB market place and I can’t bring myself to have FB or IG

[@ADoolin]

This is right on time. So glad this came across my feed! Thank you!

[@chisomiso8371]

Also something that good if you wanna find bigger appliances or even just herbal food quality items is going to estate sales. You purchasing from an estate sale usually helps out a family in transition, and usually it’s smaller company’s too

[@dotink]

Unfortunately the local grocery store is much more expensive than Target or Walmart groceries in my area with little to no organic options. Only Target and Walmart will deliver in our town. No TJs. It's 25-30 minutes by car to Costco and an employee owned grocery store. No thrift stores nearby either. Thankfully we have FB marketplace and buy nothing groups at least. But the lack of convenience to thrift etc is already decreasing my spending. Make do and mend is my goal for the year.

[@ImmortalLemon]

These are some really good tips. I’ve been trying to go towards this lifestyle for a while now and been relatively successful, it’s great to see more people leaning away from corporations and sharing ways to do so. I think as a society we can work towards getting it so that each county can be its own semi-closed system of support and can function independently of the global trade if need be. Capitalism and industry has really domesticated us and it’s time we shake off the collars and return to being ourselves again! Great video! I wish you well in your endeavors

[@marycramer2650]

Aldi is good in our area!

[@ZoomerNostalgia]

USED TO SHOP AT AAALLLDIIII'S 🔥🔥🔥🔥🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@patriciacarrillo2267]

Not to add to the negativity but in the interest of transparency, Trader Joes is also known for union busting (heartbreaking to me at a TJs fan). Local CSAs are also a good option for food, can be split with family or friends. At this point, I can't let go of TJs completley but I've cut down both the frequency and amount I purchase there in favor of Aldi. Community pantrys (if you are struggling at all, use it!!) or community dinners are another way to supplement and build solidarity.

[@thewalkingsnail]

i know in LA they regularly donate a decent amount of food to people experiencing homelessness. i have seen it in action, that really helped my opinion of them. even though they aren’t perfect, for me it’s the best balance i have found of ethical, cheap and convenient.

[@lidiyafoxgloveauthor]

This is a great video and brought up some things I had not even thought of. Adding a few things: --Chest freezers are a great investment because you can take advantage of sales --For instance, I aggressively shop the sales at Publix, I know about how often and what goes on sale so I just plan around that and stock up --If you eat meat and you have a chest freezer you can buy meat shares from local farms, like 1/4 or 1/8 of beef and save a ton, and if you have even a small garden you can freeze your own produce --Misfits Market is a pretty decent option for organic produce and some other pantry items IF Whole Foods is your only good local option for organic food & you want to avoid that --Discount markets are great, I've lived near some that are SO good it's worth driving an hour and getting a couple big coolers, like BBs Grocery Outlet in Pennsylvania --I struggle with the swapping/freecycling stuff because my area is really spread out and it's like, driving 30 minutes to pick up one little thing. We do have some good thrift stores, which helps!

[@Audrey_1110]

I loveeee shopping at my local farm stand but it’s not open until the spring 🥺 I’ve been suffering lol

[@kitteninabowl5190]

love this. borrowing from friends is sooooo important.

[@cometasporelcielo]

rose water you can get from any arabic/middle eastern store and it's 4$. i used to use the rose mist you have and it's $8 or 9 at ulta.

[@fruitfulfogrhiz]

love this! super clear and informative! 2025 is my attempt to buy nothing new (except food lol) so far so good!

[@christym2273]

As far as fibers, tencel is a semi-synthetic fiber (wood pulp is chemically processed into fibers). I think some bamboos are also semi-synthetic (or they were years ago when I was heavily involved in buying fiber to spin into yarn - maybe labeling is better now?)

[@ndm0227]

Store brands are often made by the same factory as big named brands.

[@Christine.Baraka]

Yes! Sometimes it can even be the exact same product with different branding. Honestly a scam

[@corianna88]

Good On You is also a resource for checking whether fashion brands are ethical!

[@kateb2643]

Great video! Vinegar's the best choice for hard water btw. The little I know about chemistry makes me question baking soda's effectiveness in that area. Acid for softening, not alkaline

[@LikaLaruku]

The amount of things that can be done with vinegar, baking soda, rubbing alcohol, witch hazel, & hydrogen peroxide is amazing. Wash clothes, reduce bug bite itch, kill body yeast, kill mold, sanitize dishwasher & washing machine, wash clothing, degrease work clothes, kill weeds, mouthwash, toothpaste, make ulcers heal faster, shampoo carpets.

[@purplepebble3479]

Does “Who Gives a Crap” FEEL like charmin?? For sensory issues I just cannot imagine making that change

[@maggiequinn7620]

This vid was so so helpful thank you so much!!

[@EverainaRose]

Thank you so much for sharing this information! I adore your DIY makeup remover - simple, skin health promoting, natural plant-based ingredients - and have added it to my arsenal. Do you have any additional recipes for self-care, self-grooming, and home cleaning solutions?

[@asdfghjk13438]

Love this! Please make more content like this, immediate subscribe!!

[@christicostigan]

Aldi is my go to. Almost no advertisement, pricing better than TJs, plus other pluses.

[@AssassinAlchemist]

Love this. Thank you for the tips. 👍🏽

[@carol-annegriffin6234]

Love all your advice and saving this video to watch again and share with friends. I’ve always aspired to a low buy philosophy (don’t always succeed) and of course it’s more vital to do so now. Really appreciate your comment updating about the ethics of Publix and Trader Joe’s.

[@alicialacroix]

Great video! Very well put together. Thank you

[@shanitamorenita]

Very Insightful. Thank You! 🌹

[@baphnie]

I’ll definitely need to rewatch this to get everything. One tip I’d offer is from a digital-capitalism perspective; we are also so dependent on the convenience social media affords. Meta is doing crazy sht with our data, and i think it’s worth challenging. Surveillance Capitalism has been a great read in that regard.

[@elizabethtangora4353]

Starbucks shut down the stores within walking distance of me a few years ago, I suspect (but don’t know for sure) that it was to stop those locations unionizing. So now all that’s available is the local independent coffee shops, making it pretty easy even for somebody as lazy as me to boycott 😅

[@MaryannCn]

What about Aldi and Lidl? Great prices and mostly stock their own store brands. I believe they’re German or Scandinavian? I need to research it.

[@nicoleculbertson6531]

I’m not sure about Lidl, but Aldi almost the same as Trader Joe’s, cheaper, but is also pretty anti union and has worker treatment complaints.

[@christianguerra2594]

This was incredibly helpful!!

[@nimnomnom]

That was so informative ! Even though I live in Europe I can apply most of these tips, thanks 😊

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa45]

This was an awesome video! Thank you!

[@h0neybee333]

If you have a winco near you try them out! Great prices bc they are employee owned :)

[@Audrey_1110]

Winco is amazing :) $80 gets me an entire cart of groceries lol.

[@cometasporelcielo]

if you are in MD, South Mountain Creamery offers delivery and local groceries!

[@DanielTorresAldaco]

so glad we’re finding ways of saving money :)

[@mauiboy692]

Excellent video. Thank you for putting out some fantastic and needed content! What are your thoughts on Grocery Outlet? I’m able to save a lot of money there as they buy over inventory and pass the margins and savings along to their customers. You can literally often buy for example the same ice cream as Whole Foods for half the price!

[@Christine.Baraka]

That sounds amazing! I don't have one near me, but if they are selling overstock that sounds like a great option!

[@Iquey]

I love grocery outlet for stuff with longer expiration dates. It's the only way I'll buy cereal to treat myself these days. It's the only place where boxed cereal is almost a reasonable price.

[@jandebosschere]

Any brand that bombs me with commercials, is a brand I will never buy (again). I've been following this philosophy for a couple of years now, and not only does it save me a lot of money, I also don't miss any of those things at all.

[@Strawlighte]

4:56 trader joe’s uses prison labor and is notorious for union busting :/

[@ThePeachGirlDiaries]

Damnn:(

[@jazzpear8877]

Any accessible options for grocery delivery? Currently doing Kroger delivery bc I’m disabled and can’t reliably go out grocery shopping.

[@faeriesmak]

My mom has been using Meijer but that is because it is the only place that will delivery to where she lives.

[@hazeldavis3176]

Meijer is good. I wish we had a grassroots group that organized food delivery instead of these awful corporations.

[@Jacq892]

Doing good work! Aldi is my #1 grocer. Im doing anticapitalism. Crazy but they tax period products too!

[@stephfromearth]

I know this may sound random but this is a sincere question does anyone have suggestions on where to take a box of 20 large unopened christmas tree toppers as to not be wasteful?

[@hazeldavis3176]

Buy Nothing groups love things like this. You could offer them to nursing homes or long term care facilities for their, often m multiple, trees.

[@stephfromearth]

@hazeldavis3176 thank you!!

[@khayrahsteward587]

Sadly have no choice but to shop at those places because we have no local store unless it is an Asian market and Latin market, Trader Joe's is almost an hour away, and we always spent like 40-60 when we go to Publix 😢 so we just go to the store depending on the thing we need. We don't have refill stores either. Really hoping this changes once we move.

[@gigihanley9757]

With cleaning products there are lots of recipes online to make your own.

[@beyond.the.mirror.]

Great tips! Did you make your sweater? It's really cute!

[@Christine.Baraka]

My friend made it! Her business is called Studio Kelsey Knitwear

[@matildamatilda1836w]

Thank you for this!

[@barbaramassey3787]

Good to see many other people having the same strategy that I follow. Avoid big corporations unless they support ethical practices. Buy from small local companies.

[@alyshaguzman4197]

I bought bulk meat products at Costco along with a few other essentials. 250 dollars for one person. It will last me a month but my goodness it is hard out here.

[@Christine.Baraka]

Bulk meat from Costco is great! My husband and I usually buy a whole chicken at Trader Joe's and butcher it ourselves. Lasts us about a week and so much cheaper than individual cuts

[@SummerRocks50]

Unrelated, but I have to ask! What products/ingredients do you use on your hair?? It's so smooth and shiny! 😍Do you have a hair styling video somewhere?

[@ccrozz99]

Asking friends to let me borrow stuff has never crossed my mind lol

[@Christine.Baraka]

I know! Capitalism made us forget that was even an option lol

[@StephanieP3]

I am all for it. Vote with your dollars wherever possible. I will be saving money as much as possible. They thrive when we spend.

[@EugeneHoverhand]

I desperately need groups to stop using Facebook

[@LikaLaruku]

The AI slop & lack of real people will drive everyone off Facebook eventually. I swear that less than 5% of the people there are real, Even the people replying to the bots end up being hacked accounts that were abandoned ages ago.

[@immerhashope]

My goals for my money- Trader Joe’s/ Farmer’s markets/ community garden Pet food from local independent stores Clothes and shoes only if there is a clear need ( I needed base layers recently ) and have found REI to have everything I need actually Most other purchases like toilet paper and face wash etc come from DTC subscription sites like cocokind.

[@kristiew.7472]

I just want to jump in here and say that it's awesome (and wise) that you are aware! What I worry about immediately is people shaming other people. It's US against them. Not US against US. The comments are starting with the shaming already. NO store is in business to do good in this world, no matter how many socks they donate. They are in business to make money. YOUR money. At the same time, this is about Americans dropping the disgusting consumerism habits they have picked up in the past 3 decades and not about going full stop right this second. Please don't shame old people who can't drive for using Amazon Prime. Please stop shaming people for going to _____ insert store here. Instead, use this year to educate yourself on your own habits and learning about other methods. I also highly recommend Goods Unite Us app. Somethings you can't make or grow yourself. You will have to shop. The idea is to put thought behind where you are buying from. No store is perfect. Most anti-Capitalist thing you can do? Don't buy it. Use your library, borrow from a friend, find something else that works or barter.

[@helenromanelli2544]

on the west coast, at least here in Oregon, we have Tr. Joe's and Winco (an employee owned company)

[@mesosoop]

can buy nothing groups be found on any other platforms aside from facebook? i am really beginning to hate meta again and have always refused to join facebook, but i want to interact with buy nothing groups and my local community.

[@Christine.Baraka]

I haven't personally tried Nextdoor but I've heard others say that is an option! Yeah I hate meta too it really sucks

[@mesosoop]

@ thanks for the tip!!

[@sj-el4lu]

There is a standalone Buy Nothing app. Much fewer people use it but some do!

[@noodlecatstudio]

I'm doing the same! We can do this, everyone.

[@helenromanelli2544]

you can also buy or sew cloth menstrual pads....

[@Gintonics2]

I hope we all do exactly what you suggest, what an amazing fight back that would be. ❤❤❤❤

[@JosephDickson]

If a company is owned by private equity toss it aside.

[@melissamorris399]

Publix donated heavily to the RNC.

[@Christine.Baraka]

I just learned this yesterday. I don't think I have another option in my area except Target/Kroger. Trying to shop there as minimally as possible

[@flockofone9214]

Oh no! So sad to learn this.

[@Candace-i1h]

Great tips! I love Trader Joe’s. I wish they had curbside pickup or delivery so that my mom could use them, but I understand that would jack up the price.

[@JackPadalecki-h1p]

I hate the stock market, on principal. It seems like an evil force against society, to force companies to grow endlessly..

[@junofaesorell1356]

Publix is heavily conservative in value and the way they treat workers. They donated to trump’s campaign as well

[@creepcraddle]

Most of us already have more than enough. Do not let these corporations drain your wealth with fabricated needs. Live your life

[@suther5414]

I've learnt that the leading companies just eventually buy what we start buying instead of them. So Our money will end up in their hands once again under a different name.