Monday, February 2, 2009

Ready for A Challenge? Spread the Love, Baby!

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  • The economy sucks. Joblessness is high. Etc, etc.
  • Lots of stuff we buy is made in China or other developing nations.
  • I spend too much money at Target.







  • Instead of spending $25 this month at Target or [insert your big box chain store of choice here] on random clearance items, little nick knacks, and things we generally don't NEED, spend that money on Etsy or local shops and artisans.
  • Tell me you want to participate and I'll create a list in my sidebar of participants.
  • Take the badge from my sidebar and put it on your website.
  • Blog about your purchase.
  • Get excited about your cute new earrings, wallet, camera strap, scarf, whatever!







  • More money goes to a person, not some CEO. Independent artists and shops rule.
  • Made in the USA (or where ever YOU live). Yay. Sweatshops suck.
  • Etsy sellers are totally more cool than the big guy. (When was the last time Target gave you a freebie in your shopping bag? Or friendly emails? Seriously. I got candy hearts and stickers with my last Etsy purchase. Lovely.)
  • Economy is happier.
  • You are happier.
  • You get to be in my sidebar.
Want to participate?
Leave a comment below with your blog address (if you have one).
Grab this badge:
spreading the love badge
And check out Etsy and Jamie's awesome shopping blog!

PS: You can spend as much or as little as you like - I just want to encourage you to check out Etsy and local shops.

PPS: No, this isn't just a scam to get you to buy my stuff. Seriously! I really believe in Etsy and how awesome it is.

PPPS: February is here. And I'm still going strong with Operation Happy. Yay. (And Operation No-Leg-Shaving, but that's another, TMI story.)
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26 comments:

  1. .jimaie.marie.February 2, 2009 at 5:04 PM

    Ooo! Fun!! I'm totally in! :D

    http://jimaiemarie.blogspot.com

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  2. AshleyFebruary 2, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    I love new challenges! :0) I'm in as well!

    http://afr2007.blogspot.com

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  3. TaliaFebruary 2, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    I actually just bought something from Etsy the other day. Yay!! When I get my little purchase, I'll be sure to blog about it. I heart Etsy. Like, a lot. :)
    Now, if only they sold things like razor refills and cat food, I really wouldn't have to go to Target! lol

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    This is REALLY cool, but can I do this AFTER I check out Target to see if they have the new Orla Kiely houseware stuff?
    http://www.doorsixteen.com/2009/01/12/orla-kiely-for-target/
    Pleeeeease?

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  5. cjFebruary 2, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    Cool challenge, but sadly, I am not even in a position to spend $25 at Target on random nick-knack/clearance/whatever items, and thus I don't have the money to spend on Etsy stuff (oh how I wish I did!). I've really had to cut back since my savings is depleted from buying a house! I will sit this one out but I drool over Etsy stuff a lot at work, does that count?

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  6. PaigeFebruary 2, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    I'm in!

    http://howunremarkable.blogspot.com

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  7. Bld424February 2, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    I spent 17 bucks on Jan 30 at Target. And I love the Milanos and book and lip gloss I got.

    But... I am up for the challenge. In fact, I made a 17 dollar purchase at Etsy just tonight!

    http://www.thefabulousmrshaid.blogspot.com

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    YES! this is so in line with the changes I've been trying to make in my life!

    Lily
    http://lilyspeak.com

    I'll do it on both my blogs if you want :) Write back and I'll share that address too! (I'd just rather not link it because it's got my real name and then that's searchable!)

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  9. BeckyFebruary 2, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    I'm definitely in especially since I LOVE Etsy and any excuse to shop there. Etsy has its own button link next to my email and bank, that is how high it ranks to me.

    http://lensimpressions.blogspot.com

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  10. BayjbFebruary 2, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    This is a really great idea. Let me check out Etsy and I'll let you know if I'm up for it!

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  11. alyssaFebruary 2, 2009 at 11:14 PM

    Encouraging me to spend money...OKAY! (haha, kidding about the encouragement part) I love Etsyyyyy.

    http://chrisandalys.blogspot.com

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2009 at 6:35 PM

    saw the button on this blog. i too am in!

    http://www.sweetsplendor.blogspot.com

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  13. DanaFebruary 3, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    looks like fun!!!! i'm in!!



    Please stop by my blog - hopefully spreading the word will help!!!

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  14. eileenFebruary 3, 2009 at 11:44 PM

    Local Pizza! Yessssss!

    Check it out y'all.

    http://vegtestkitchen.blogspot.com/

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  15. nicole antoinetteFebruary 4, 2009 at 1:44 AM

    I was just thinking that I've never purchased anything off Etsy and how much of a shame that is!!

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  16. Nilsa @ SoMi SpeaksFebruary 4, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    I have purchased a number of things from Etsy in the past. And what I love about it is you forge a relationship with the actual artist, not some customer service rep or even worse, cashier. (Not that there's anything wrong with cashiers...)

    Count me in.

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  17. MermandaFebruary 4, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    Just bought my boy's valentine's gift on Etsy... and a prize for my blog giveaway. I'm so in.

    http://www.cuspofnormal.com/

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  18. scifichickFebruary 4, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    Count me in! I bought few things on Etsy already and my BF's Valentine Day's gift is from there too! Now I'll just have to write about it.

    http://eternal-balance.blogspot.com/

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  19. thatShortchickFebruary 4, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    i'm definitely want in on this please!!

    http://sannyp.blogspot.com

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  20. TamFebruary 5, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    Great idea!

    Http://marryingamedstudent.blogspot.com

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  21. EPFebruary 9, 2009 at 2:09 AM

    I know I'm totally late on this, but count me in! I love etsy and handmade stuff! And that bag of yours I have? Still working wonderfully!

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  22. HilaryFebruary 10, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    we just bought a dog, kind of randomly, and that is sucking the life out of my bank account at the moment-- but I would LOVE to buy some more Etsy stuff! When we get closer to month's end I will see if I can make it work. Fabulous idea!

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  23. AndreaFebruary 11, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    I love this! Count me in, a little late. (Just catching up on blogs now)

    http://caffeinateme.blogspot.com

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  24. UnknownFebruary 12, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    Okay so totally late, but I think I've already started this challenge.. ready to die from the cuteness I've purchase this week:

    http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=13753653

    http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=13753651

    http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=13753650

    http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=13753652 (that's my husband's)

    I can't wait until my guitar strap gets here!!!! eee!!

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  25. AshleyFebruary 16, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    Just thought I'd update you on the status of my challenge! http://afr2007.blogspot.com/2009/02/spreading-love-update.html

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    I'm a little late to the party...er, challenge... but I'm in! In fact, I bought something from YOU on Etsy! :-)

    http://www.completelyirrelevant.com

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