Gifts and excess

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Do you shop on Black Friday? I don't and never will. The excess "stuff" that is passed around at this time of year makes me crazy. I have taken the pledge to only buy handmade items for gifts this year. Please take a minute to look at this Buy Handmade site. Everyone needs to think about what they buy and where it comes from. Buy handmade and try to buy local.

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