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Black Friday: Alternatives to the shopping frenzy

Lottie Storey November 25, 2016

This Friday is Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving in the US that has become the biggest shopping day of the year.

But while many fight it out in the aisles, there are alternative ways to spend your day

Want to join them? Here are some ideas for alternatives to Black Friday:

  • This Friday, The Wild Network is challenging us to #OptOutside and get some #WildTime as an antidote to the spendathon of the busy shopping day. Here are ten ways to get outside. 
  • How about making Christmas the homemade way? Head to our Pinterest board for some handmade decoration ideas or browse our making projects.
  • The Simple Things Sunday Best campaign celebrates quiet ways to reconnect with friends, family and home. Try one of our ideas. 
  • If you are shopping, opt for local, independent makers rather than the big stores. It really makes a difference. 

Do you have alternative ideas for Black Friday? Join the conversation over on Twitter and Facebook. 

 

Words: Lottie Storey

InEscaping Tagsblack friday, issue 42, december, thanksgiving, optoutside, wildfriday, the stuff of life
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Taking time to live well

We celebrate slowing down, enjoying what you have, making the most of where you live, enjoying the company of of friends and family, and feeding them well. We like to grow some of our own vegetables, visit local markets, rummage for vintage finds, and decorate our home with the plunder. We love being outdoors and enjoy the satisfaction that comes with a job well done.

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