Amazon Alternatives

***Remember, if you're switching to a different ebook provider, today is your last day to download your Kindle library to your computer!***

My last few weeks have been filled with things like finding new sources for all of the things I used to buy at Amazon and Target, and finding alternatives for things like productivity tools that Google used to provide for me.  Seeing as how Amazon is making a significant change that hampers users' ability to switch away from Kindle without repercussions, I wanted to get this post out there ASAP.

If you're as dependent on Amazon as I was, they're a tough one to replace.  Half my life came from Amazon: what I read, what I watch, what I listen to, where I get business supplies, and how I get dozens of products I use delivered to my door.  With Amazon, I could think of something I needed at the last minute, and it would be here within a day or two most of the time.  It was convenient and also somewhat of a crutch.

That's a difficult dependence to break, but I'm pleased to say we have only ordered from Amazon a couple times in the last month, and those were all planned orders while we search for alternative sources for a few more things.

My criteria, as I've been looking for replacements for Amazon, has been to prioritize first companies that are supporting DEI, and secondly, companies that haven't rolled back their DEI but also haven't made any statements either way about where they stand.

Here is a list of ideas of where to get the things you used to buy from Amazon.  Starred companies have made public statements standing up for DEI and supporting them should be our highest priority.

• Groceries: Costco*, Kroger
• Electronics: Costco*, Apple*
• Pharmacy: Costco*
• Pet supplies: Costco*, Petco

Okay, seriously, at this point I should just say outright that if you are serious about boycotting companies that no longer support DEI, you NEED a Costco membership.  Not only are they awesome for standing up to the pressure to roll back their DEI, but they are a fantastic source for a lot of things that you probably used to get from Amazon, Target, or Walmart.  And don't think you have to be a big family to shop there, either.  My single mom shops there just for herself, and so do my husband and I for our two-person home.

But back to my list:

• eBooks: Kobo, Apple*, OverDrive
• Music streaming: Spotify, Apple*
• TV/movies streaming: Netflix*
• Office supplies: Office Depot
• Beauty products: Ulta*, Sephora*, Sally Beauty*, e.l.f.*
• Clothing: Old Navy, TJ Maxx, Costco*
• Discount shopping: Dollar Tree
• Craft supplies: Michaels

Special shoutout to Ben & Jerry's.  Most of us probably aren't buying ice cream from Amazon, but support this amazing company anyway for their fiery diatribe on how important DEI is.

It's not a comprehensive list, but it should be enough to start breaking your Amazon dependence in favor of companies that are holding the line on DEI!