Kia ora, givers!
It’s nearing that time of year again. Black Friday is creeping up, and with it comes the spam of emails and ads, as well as the weird sense of urgency to buy all the things. Let’s face it: the pressure to snatch the “biggest deals of the year” can feel pretty daunting. But have you ever stopped to wonder—do we really need all that stuff?
This year, as you may know, we’re all about hitting pause and flipping the script. How about swapping the frenzy of Black Friday for Buy Nothing Day?
Buy Nothing Day is a cheeky little protest against the consumerist chaos of Black Friday. It’s a chance to say, “Yeah… Nah,” to the mountain of tempting sales emails and shop windows. Instead, it’s about slowing down, making intentional choices, and maybe even reflecting on the real cost of all this consumption.
Now don’t get us wrong, we love a good bargain as much as the next Kiwi. But here’s the thing: Black Friday is kind of a mixed bag. Sure, it’s a win for retailers, but it’s not so great for the planet or your wallet. Fast shipping and mass production don’t exactly scream eco-friendly, and those “deals” often lead to impulse purchasing that you didn’t actually need or even want.
With The Good Registry, you can give a gift that actually gives. We take the guesswork out of gift-giving and dial down the waste. Instead of buying gifts that may end up in someone’s junk drawer, you can send one of our electronic gift cards.
But here’s the cool part: your gift receiver gets to pay it forward. They can choose one (or several) of our 65+ registered charities to direct their gift card balance towards. How good is that? No awkward “Thanks, it’s… great…” reactions. Just a gift that feels good and does good.
So, what if this Black Friday, instead of participating in the consumer frenzy, you step back, hit the beach, have a BBQ with mates, or go for a hike? Skip the shopping cart and think about those in need by giving an electronic gift card that lets someone else do the same.
Buying nothing doesn’t mean doing nothing. It means making room for things that really matter: connection, generosity, and maybe even a bit of mindfulness in a world that’s all go-go-go.
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