this will make you smile as long as you have it

nothing small about it 😏

Ever noticed Cutie pie?

We don’t think of shopping as something that’ll make our life better.

We think of shopping as a spending-time kinda thing… or with a me-me-me objective…

It’s too bad, really.

Often when I see someone buying something, getting something new, I think:

“They’re not happier now. They spent their hard-earned money and now they’re not happier at all… And what’s even crazier is that they’ll do it again next week!”

I used to do it too… until I found a better way.

If you wanna keep getting things, because shopping is fun, but you wanna switch the curse around and actually feel good about/remain happy with your purchases, all you have to do is…

Shop small! 😌

Shop small and/or local businesses instead of big corporations.

There’s zero guilt after buying small, no matter the amount you paid.

And you’ll be happy every time you wear/use/see it.

Because you made the world a better place. You actually helped someone who needed it. You encouraged someone’s project/talent/dream… There’s nothing small about any of it!

Even while you’re doing it, it feels better. Compare this:

Browsing huge, impersonal department stores and malls, filled with strangers,

OR

Discovering an artist or small business online, browsing their store and maybe getting something you know will make a difference in their life (and yours!)

It’s a much more human experience.

There’s no regret afterwards knowing you genuinely helped someone.

And what better way to help someone than getting something beautiful, maybe unique, in exchange? 😁

This is obviously a not-so-subtle way to encourage you to check out my Etsy shop 🤭

I wasn’t trying to be subtle, don’t worry! But I really do believe in this.

I’ve gotten things from Etsy before, things from my favorite local artist, and from a content creator I love on Instagram… and I assure you it feels nothing like getting a cheap whatever at Nordstrom or Winners.

You actually care.

And it’ll make you smile as long as you have it.

And that’s pretty priceless 😊

I’m one of those small businesses who really need people like you to switch the curse around and start buying from people.

Check out my shop, have a look around. Get something if you can (there’s a 15-30% off discount at the moment!), if not, please like and share this post, favorite my store on Etsy or share one of the products you think is cool 🙏

Really, you’d be the coolest! 😎

Have a great Thanksgiving weekend Cutie pie. Thank you for reading me 💌

Talk soon,

Ariane

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P.S. Happy Black Friday Cutie pie! 🛍️

There’s 15-25% off the entire store and 30% off selected items like the Gilmore girls sticker page and the In Omnia Paratus keychain ☂️

Only for a few more days…