Jen and Barb Mom Life is a great online forum where Jennifer Pate and Barb Machen share thoughts on how “becoming a mom changes you as a woman.” In fun video episodes they chat about everything from being a cool mom to taking your spouse’s last name. In a recent episode, Jen and Barb discussed “Are You Shopping for a Better World?” With the help of Simon Mainwaring they discuss tactics to make more informed decisions about where your money is going and the ethics of the companies you’re supporting.
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Way back in the day, long before kids, I was a Politics major in college. I spent summers interning in DC and I was passionate and plugged in. In fact, I would not shop or make purchases from companies that make political donations to organizations I disagreed with. Like many households, I make most of the day-to-day purchases for our family from clothes to food to toiletries. But, I don’t pay nearly as much attention as I used to about WHO I’m purchasing from…
Read the rest of my thoughts on Socially-Conscious Shopping on Jen and Barb Mom Life.
And, tell me, do you consider yourself a socially responsible shopper? How do you decide what companies deserve your money?
Meg T
September 22, 2011I love this topic! I think voting with our dollar is really important. Even the littlest things can help. For example, I hate how food companies feel the need to put food coloring in everything. So I don’t purchase these items. It’s not always easy, but worth it! If everyone is trying to make good choices with their money, it can create a big impact.