The 3/50 Project is sweeping the nation - we've talked about that here before. The main idea is to pick 3 LOCAL storefronts that you don't want to see close, and you spend $50 TOTAL in those three places each month. The results are astounding - keeping more of your money in the local economy, and buoying up neighborhood businesses and stores! You can find more information on the 3/50 Project here, and on Facebook! 
Along these same lines, AlwaysUpward has been blogging about consumer spending. Further than this: “Do you consciously pay more for a luxury item at a brand store than a discount store?”
Yes – 59%
No – 41%"
The question is whether people are willing to pay a little more for quality if it means that it keeps the consumer's money in a local economy... Something to think about! As time is at a premium, are there ways that you consciously alter your spending habits to create opportunities for keeping your money local?
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