I always love heading out to the farmer’s market in my hometown and trying all of the different kinds of foods they offer. This weekend has been such a blast. I loved every second I spent with my family and loved ones. Not only are farmers markets a great way to find new venues you wouldn’t normally go to. But, it’s also a great way to shop locally sourced food.
Locally sourced food has soooo many benefits. The flavor is always unmatchable, you support the local economy, benefit the environment, and help promote a safer food supply. I could go on and on and talk your ear off about this subject; but, instead I’ll just settle for this small little post.
For most things, I try to buy local. From the food, to the jewelry and art too. Supporting these different types of locally made products is a great way to cut down on your use of plastic! I’m definitely far from perfect though and will sometimes give in to the fast fashion and pace of our society.
Not only is it more sustainable, I also really enjoy purchasing locally made clothing and accessories from independent artists. Every place I travel to, I try my best to pick up an article of clothing, earrings, jewelry, etc. from different artists in that specific area.
Earlier this year I visited London, Amsterdam, and Paris. In London my two favorite articles of clothing I got was a sweater and a wrap jacket that was handmade from this very talented local designer. While, in Amsterdam a friend and I stumbled upon this beautiful church which had a pop up thrift store inside. I found so many pieces there that I’ve used almost every day since then. One of my favorite places I traveled to in Paris though was the kilo shops. I go crazy for a good deal. Let’s just say I had to pay the overweight fee in order to get my suitcase back to the states (yikes!).
All in all, the pros for buying local really does outweigh the cons. Even if it’s something as small as buying a reusable straw, we all can somehow contribute to the betterment of the world we live on. Your town thanks you, your waterways thanks you, and the earth thanks you.
-Thrifty Chic
Thrifty Chic 