Tag: consumerism
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What I Learned From Spending 2025 Queuing for Stuff
Introduction: A year of queues, not cures When I set New Year’s resolutions, I expected a clean slate: healthier meals, earlier bedtimes, a new hobby that would actually stick. What I got instead was a year spent in line, waiting for products to restock, drop, or label as “back in stock.” 2025 became the year…
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What I Snagged After a Year of Queueing for Stuff in 2025
Intro: The year I spent waiting in lines In January, I made a New Year’s resolution that felt almost brave: take up a new hobby. By the end of 2025, I realized my real achievement wasn’t a fancy skill but the actual endurance to queue—patiently, persistently, and with an unexpectedly good sense of humor. Welcome…
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Adult Advent Calendars Trigger Green Alarm: Is Festive Excess Worth It?
Why the trend matters As December approaches, shelves around the world fill with time-honored Advent calendars and a new wave of adult-oriented versions. These calendars promise daily treats, luxury samples, or quirky experiences for grown-ups. But environmental organizations argue that the trend signals a broader pattern of superfluous consumerism, where the holiday season fuels packaging…
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Adult Advent Calendars: Green Alarm Over Superfluous Consumerism
Introduction: The rise of adult Advent calendars In recent years, the festive season has seen a surprising shift. Advent calendars, once a childhood ritual of counting down to Christmas, have exploded into a broader market aimed at adults. From gourmet chocolates to beauty products and even niche trinkets, the modern calendar promises daily delight. But…