RSVPLIVE.IE: See inside Jennifer Devitt’s modern boho styled home in Dublin

 February 22, 2020  

Aside from planning her upcoming May wedding, giving followers money-saving tips, budgets and tax advice, Jennifer shares her stylish home filled with budget-friendly buys and colourful statement walls.

“Facebook Marketplace or freecycle groups are great for free or cheap finds, I bought my sofa on Facebook for €140! My kitchen table is also a meeting room table my office was getting rid of, I just painted it white,” says Jennifer.

https://www.rsvplive.ie/life/see-inside-jennifer-devitts-modern-21444514


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The Sun: Turn over a new leaf next year with these 20 eco-friendly resolutions to make

 January 5, 2020  

Here, I reveal how we can cause less waste, less pollution — and save money at the same time.
1) Learn to sail past the sales: We all want to bag a bargain in the New Year sales. There might be some-thing you’ve had your eye on for months. But think first. Do you really need it? If you do, check that you can’t get it on a “pre-loved” website even cheaper first — look at freecycle.org, gumtree.com and craigslist.org. It all comes down to TV nature guru David Attenborough’s top tip: Stop wasting stuff.

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The Comet: Letchworth community allotment planned to help families go green

 December 18, 2019  

TTL has also been backed by the Letchworth Heritage Foundation, which has provided a grant to fund a small shed, tools and raised beds. The project team are using freecycle – a non-profit network of reusable goods within local communities – and are asking for any unwanted garden tools in a bid to keep as low a carbon footprint as possible.

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Northwest Herald: Guidry: Reduce e-waste by selling, donating, recycling old electronics

 December 18, 2019  

Many computer manufacturers and stores provide trade-in programs. Some, such as Apple, even might offer gift cards depending on the value of the device. You also can sell your electronics via sites such as Craigslist, eBay or Facebook Marketplace, as well as offer them for free on FreeCycle.

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Hampstead Highgate Express: They’re ten years old – Oh yes they are

 December 18, 2019  

When Matt Hearne moved to Crouch End a decade ago, he realised he knew few people on his doorstep.

So he put an ad on Freecycle asking if anyone wanted to put on a pantomime.

Ten years later, the am-dram society he helped to found – The Crouch End Players – are marking their anniversary with a production of Robin Hood.

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Motley Fool: 7 Ways to Be Generous Without Spending More

 December 18, 2019  

1. Donate extra belongings
Money isn’t the only way to donate to a good cause. You can also donate any belongings you’re not using, such as clothing, books, furniture, toys, appliances, or electronics. In addition to helping others, this is a great way to declutter the house.

Where you take your donations will depend on what you’re donating, but the local thrift store will work for most goods. With books, another option is the library. And if you prefer to do it all online, you can list your items through Freecycle or on the free section of Craigslist.

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Republic World: Home Decor: How To Decorate Room With Limited Budget? | Know The Best Possible Ways

 December 18, 2019  

Shop second-hand
When you want something different in your house, and you wish to buy in a low budget, then you can opt for second-hand shopping. If you want to buy something, it does not have to be brand new. There are places where you will find your desired furniture or any other home amenities in second- hand shops. There are different stores for second-hand furniture. One of the best options is a Thrift shop. These shops offer home décor and accessories. You will find items like lamps, glassware, and artwork for your house. Freecycle is a network of social groups around the world where people can transfer their unwanted stuff for others who want to use it.

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Irish Times: Time for a home clear-out . . . baby on the move

 December 18, 2019  

Also in the line for the charity shop or for friends were the items we thought we’d never get through. We no longer need a Moses basket, or the co-sleeper, or the newborn bath inset, or the bottle steriliser, or the musical chair that kept her mildly entertained during a frantic shower, or a feverish bout of housework. No, Madam is on the go now; she’s approaching wobbler status and is outgrowing baby stuff quicker than we can add it to the Freecycle Network.

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One Green Planet: How to Repurpose, Recycle, and Reuse Old Mattresses

 November 15, 2019  

1. Give It Away
While many of us would scoff at the thought of a secondhand mattress, just as many of us would jump at the chance to get a free one. Think about family that might want one, such as nieces or nephews off to college or whoever else might be after a high-quality mattress for the cost of picking it up. Then, there is always The Freecycle Network, Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace.

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Daily Mail: Thrifty first-time-buyer, 30, transforms her £450000 Victorian terraced home into a glamourous Insta …

 November 15, 2019  

Now the pad is worthy of an interiors magazine thanks to 16-months of hard work – with much of her furniture sourced from second-hand shops, Gumtree and Freecycle, while she used accessories from stores such as Wilko to give furniture pieces an expensive finish.

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