Having grown up in an isolated community where one’s shopping choices were limited to two grocery stores, a Ben Franklin and a Pamida, seeing the choices afforded by the internet these days is like being presented with a cornucopia of beauty. More than that, though, I feel good about buying from artists on Etsy. Technically, buying from my local Walmart is supporting my local businesses, but it doesn’t feel that way. Whereas, with Etsy, the artist I buy from might be on the other side of the world, but I feel like my money is being better spent.
I have friends who sell on Etsy and while they are not swimming Scrooge McDuck like through piles of cash, the site allows them to practice their craft and earn a little pin money. And when misfortune visits them, such as car trouble or unexpected vet bills, having this venue open to them can give a sense of control in an uncontrollable situation. They don’t have to sit on their hands, hoping that things will work out. They can put those hands to good use, creating something wonderful and then connecting to buyers via Etsy. Whether or not they can cover the shortfall depends on many factors, but at least they have the option.
To that end, and with January’s dual themes in mind, I decided to share some of the items on my “I Have a Mighty Need” list. If you have particular items related to crystals or moon, share them in the comments.
