Sunday, May 20, 2007
Disestablishmentarianism
My Oxford Canadian Dictionary tells me that to disestablish is to "depose from an official position." Lately, I've heard of more and more moms like myself who are officially deposing themselves of big box stores. Locally, we have a new super-development of big box stores that is the largest in the region. And I have to drive to get there. Meanwhile, my local small grocery store, which is less than 500 m from my door, and which I visit almost every single day with BananaMuffin in her stroller and Spunky in his CuddlyWrap carrier, is threatening to close. My husband, who often works in subdivision design, laments that "we don't build villages any more." And he's right. It's a shame.
But, I am hearing time and time again that things may be changing. Families are opting to shop locally, supporting their local economy and thinking twice about the choices we make when it comes to our families and the products we use. Moms in particular are supporting other WAHM-operated businesses like mine who are working at home, raising their children, and independently doing their part to make the world a better place.
We try to do our part by supporting our own local businesses and farmers - we purchase locally grown organic produce and meats from Home Grown Organic Foods, we shop at independent retailers and farmers markets wherever possible, and, like so many other moms I've talked to recently, we avoid the big box stores. It's much more enjoyable to form a relationship with the proprietor of a small shop. The customer service is usually second-to-none. And, as is usually the case, you get what you pay for!
Baby steps. Moms everywhere are making a difference!Labels: carriers, organic
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