Archives for : March 2012

Carlsbad Patch: Toss the Broken BBQ to the Curb March 24

The city recommends residents consider donating useable goods to charity or allowing others in the community to use them. Waste Management is also a sponsor of Freecycle, an online network where members give away and receive items for free in their own communities. Visit freecycle.org for more information.

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Hazelwood Patch: Freecycle: Every Thrifty Mom’s Dream

If you are like me, you’re giddy with delight when you stumble across a great deal at a yard sale, on Craigslist, or even at Goodwill. Perhaps you’re a coupon queen, and consistently clip and utilize coupons, beaming with pride after trips to the grocery store that don’t break the bank.

Maybe you’re not even ashamed to admit that you’ve stopped to pick up “bargains” you’ve spotted on the side of the road. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, after all.

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Galileo: Montag: Mensch vs. Maschine

Schnell vorwärts 33 zu Freecycle Information aufsetzen.

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The Guardian: Money Saving money Money-saving tips from America … road tested by penny-pinching Brits

■ Discover Freecycle.

We are big fans of this idea – if you are moving home, Freecycle is a brilliant source of free furniture and equipment that you might not be able to afford to buy new. The people running the local sites can be pedantic about the way the ads are worded, though, and there are often many more people wanting things than offering them. You will need to be quick if you see something you like.

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