Here at BuyUStuff.com, it's all about mindful (not mindless) consumerism.
I really don't care where you buy the cool stuff that you plan on giving as gifts, all that matters to me is that you buy it. (Well, OK, I do hope you'll buy some of the cool stuff I'm recommending on this blog because I really need the money, but there is a larger mission here: making people's lives better.)
How does purchasing things do that? Well, to have a complete life, you have to spend some money. Consider it from the lowest level: If you never bought food, you would probably starve. Well, take that up a notch. What happens when you buy tools? It improves your skills, gives you something to do, something to learn, lets you fix and build the world around you. What if you buy art supplies or musical instruments? That takes you up a step further. If you buy cool toys for your pets, your pets will be happier, and that will make you happier. If you buy electronic cigarettes or a condom gift pack, that leads to a healthier life.
Heck, I'm down with the fact that mindless consumerism is a pox on our society, but what about mindful consumerism? Nothing wrong with it. In fact, it's good.
