42| Planning a Sustainable Holiday Season

We are officially in the holiday season. By now, I’m sure most people have at least started shopping and some may already have crossed everything off their lists. Festive decorations are up and holiday music is playing. For some, this is the most wonderful time of the year. For others, it’s anxiety inducing. I’m part of the latter group. The holiday season was never a big deal when I was growing up - we didn’t put up a tree and didn’t exchange very many gifts. Christmas was very simple for my family. Since I’ve married into a family that goes hard for Christmas, I’ve had to meet certain expectations. Now that I’m a sustainable brown girl, it’s getting more and more difficult to blindly participate in the festivities. Mainly because there is so much overconsumption and waste surrounding the holiday season. So this episode is for all of my fellow sustainable girls and guys who are looking for ways to enjoy the holiday season without compromising their values. Donate to Sustainable Brown Girl on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sustainablebrowngirl This episode is sponsored by Greenhouse Mercantile and Ana Luisa jewelry.  Check out Greenhouse Mercantile for curated goods from local artists, black-owned businesses and fair-trade products. Visit https://www.greenhousemercantile.com/ to work with Kenya on building your capsule wardrobe or turning your home into a sanctuary with interior design. I'm a big fan of Ana Luisa, their pieces start at $39, and they are currently running the biggest sale of the year. You can get 60% off on the second item by clicking here: https://shop.analuisa.com/ariel Visit the Sustainable Brown Girl Website: https://www.sustainablebrowngirl.com/ Follow Sustainable Brown Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainablebrowngirl/ Join the Sustainable Brown Girl Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/259424485303892/