Skip to main content

15 online shopping options that aren't Amazon

Don't want to feed the beast (don't get me wrong, I definitely do from time to time)? Here are some alternatives. As always though, you can also go to websites for local businesses.

  1. Etsy. Want to gift something from a fandom or for a hobby? Etsy has got you
  2. Libro.fm. Want to gift a digital audiobook but support a local bookstore? Libro.fm has got you
  3. Bookshop.org. Want to gift a physical book but don't have time for your bookstore to get it in? Bookshop.org has got you
  4. Cameo. Want to gift an encouraging message from a celebrity? Cameo has got you
  5. Cratejoy. Want to gift a monthly subscription box but not sure where to look? Cratejoy has got all the possibilities for you
  6. Masterclass. Want to gift interactive knowledge? Masterclass has got you
  7. Shutterfly. Want to gift a photo-based item? Shutterfly has got options upon options for you
  8. Turtle Tee. Want to gift a cute and/or nerdy shirt? Turtle Tee has got you (they also have some other items)
  9. Miniature Market. Want to gift a board game? Miniature Market has got you
  10. Steam. Want to gift a computer game? Steam has got you
  11. Chewy. Want to gift something to a pet or someone with pets? Chewy has got you
  12. House Plant Shop. Want to gift a plant? House Plant Shop has got you
  13. Drizly. Want to gift alcohol? Drizly has got you
  14. Blick. Want to gift art materials? Blick has got you
  15. Artfinder. Want to gift unique art? Artfinder has got you

(Prompt inspired by Emily Kleeman)

"Shopping" by Tim Reckmann. Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0).


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Starting my parental journey, part 2

You can read part 1 here . Yesterday I began the next step of my parental journey. Ironically, it was starting birth control. This medicine helps prepare my ovaries for the egg retrieval process. It was weird taking the pill to prepare for my fertility journey because you typically think of the pill as ensuring you don't get pregnant. Obviously, I'm not getting pregnant now, but I am getting ready for that eventual possibility. There have also been various bureaucratic issues that I've been dealing with. Mostly insurance stuff (as I'm sure comes as no surprise). But, thanks to a new benefit at work that started 1/1/24, my journey will be (mostly) covered. While, again, there were some bureaucratic hurdles that I had to overcome in order for this to all work out, I am immensely glad that it did work out. I am nervous though. In part I'm nervous about a lot of the practicalities of this step in my journey. For instance, I will have to inject myself with various medica...
Post a Comment
Read more

15 ways to support me on my parental journey

I posted yesterday and in August, 2023 about starting my parental journey. If you're wondering how you can support me, here are some ideas I have at the moment (though these may change and also don't feel pressured to do any of these things). Check in via text or DM so I can respond at my leisure (but please don't be insulted if I take a long time to respond) Help with arranging food for me (I know that when I get overwhelmed, I often have really awful eating habits) Offer to help with apartment chores (I may turn you down, but the offer will mean a lot) Walk Hoban (I realize only some people can do this, but the relief of lightening the responsibility of Hoban will likely be welcome) Be understanding if I have to cancel plans (I hope to still be somewhat social during this time, but I cannot guarantee how I'm going to feel) Drive me to appointments (I have the retrieval itself covered, but I have other appointments that will happen leading up to it so if you have the...
Post a Comment
Read more

15 things I'm looking forward to for summer 2024

It'll be here so soon!  Whale watching with a friend Bookstore crawl with a friend 57th Street Art Fair Beach days Movies in the park Swapping out my wardrobe Being done with egg retrievals (hopefully) Helping a friend plan her wedding Going to Galena Taking other trips with friends Doing more sessions of my D&D one shot Eating ice cream on hot days Dining at the Point Trying to find an agent for my picture book ideas (hopefully) Reading more (hopefully) (Prompts by me) "Sperm Whale diving" by Bernard Spragg. NZ
Post a Comment
Read more