The 3/50 Project

Instead of whining about how miserable I am. Or how much weight I'm NOT losing, I've decided to do something productive today and spread some useful information.

I recently came across a blog called Thinking Out Loud and she was talking about the future of the smaller "mom & pop" companies in this economy. This is where the 3/50 project comes in and, forgive me for quoting someone else's blog here but she says it much better than I ever could. I'm giving her credit and posting her link so I hope that makes it halfway ok.

"Everyone is feeling the pinch right now--all types of businesses--
including larger chains. But the small brick and mortar businesses are feeling it more than others. What I see when I go into these stores is not just products or price tags, but someone's dream or passion. Meeting these store owners is inspiring, and right now heartbreaking, as they try everything to simply keep
their doors open.

The basic premise is this: Look around your community and pick three brick and mortar businesses that you love and frequent, that you would miss if they weren't around. Make a point of going to those businesses and spending $50 in each one. It is a simple plan to help these businesses survive, but it also means helping to secure the patchwork of diverse businesses in our communities.

Even if you can't spend $50, spend $5.00. Every little bit helps. And if you can't spend $5.00, just pass the word along. When this recession turns around, and it will, we don't want to be left with only national chains standing."

Check out their website http://www.the350project.net/home.html for more information.