HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - Minimalist lifestyle coach Lauren Hooper is on a mission to help shoppers rethink their routines and shift their spending habits toward small businesses.
She shared five practical tips that make shopping local easier and more affordable than people might think.
Her goal? Help you live intentionally while strengthening the community around you.
Lauren’s five tips to shop small and live big:
- Build Your Weekly Routine Around Local Markets
- Swap Out Big Box for Local General Stores and Boutiques
- Join Local Buy Nothing or Swap Groups First
- Use Refill and Bulk Shops to Avoid Packaging & Chain Stores
- Shift Gift Buying to Local Artisans & Events
Click here to subscribe to our newsletter!
Copyright 2025 WAFF. All rights reserved.