Living with very little money but much abundance.
FREE and BARGAIN
STUFF OF ALL KINDS :
AND Any other free , low cost or
great deal item that I can find !
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*** NEW FREEBIES PAGE :
CHRISTIAN FREEBIES by soulight
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This page has suggestions and links to pages that have ideas on how to live with very little money.
We may have a low or very low budget to live with ,
But we still have to live from day to day.
Why not live our lives with an outlook of abundance ?
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" WHERE THERE IS BEAUTY APPARENT,
WE ARE TO ENJOY IT ,WHERE THERE IS BEAUTY HIDDEN ,
WE ARE TO UNVEIL IT ,
WHERE THERE IS BEAUTY DEFACED ,
WE ARE TO RESTORE IT ,
WHERE THERE IS NO BEAUTY AT ALL ,
WE ARE TO CREATE IT.
-ROBERT MCAFEE BROWN
FREE STUFF !!!
Why not start with the best stuff . My favorite . FREE ! ! !
THIS SOURCE HAS HELPED SO MANY PEOPLE , I AM PUTTING IT AT THE TOP !
The Freecycle Network™
is made up of many individual groups across the globe. It's a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own towns. Each local group is moderated by a local volunteer (them's good people). Membership is free.
To sign up, find your community by clicking on the region on the left. You may then go directly to your local group by clicking on "Go To" or you may immediately joining by clicking on "Join." It will generate an automatic e-mail which, when sent, will sign you up for the local group and send you a response with instructions on how it works.
Have fun!
FREECYCLE NETWORK MAIN PAGE TO FIND ONE NEAR YOU
Here is another site similar to Freecycle , but more global . It is nice , but I like the local part of Freecycle.
THROW PLACE LINK PAGE
This is another free stuff to share site.
Help the Environment and your Neighbors!
Recycle your Useful but Unused Items
by 'Passing It On'. FreeSharing.org
The Next Generation of
Free Recycling Don't throw it out!
We can use it all over again!
Free Recycle It!
FREE SHARING DOT ORG
This is a cool site that has links to other groups in the 'freesharing' movement . And I thought Freecycle was the only one ! There are many more .
FREE SHARING DOT ORG SITE LINKS
Another similar site . This site is about altruism (Altruistic: adj : showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others)
ALTRUISTS DOT ORG PROJECTS PAGE
More "Get Things for Free" links :
Make sure you read these carfully . Some have requirements ,such as a disability , or being a teen for getting free stuff. Most are for everybody though.
Places where I regularly get free samples with no strings attached (no postage or handling and no buying requirements)
A blog discussing THE LATEST FREEBIES
AS USUAL , ABOUT .COM has been the KING OF FREEBIES
LOT'S OF GOOD FREESTUFF -look towards the top of page for topic listings
FAT WALLET - FREE STUFF and MORE !
FREE STUFF FOR TEENS -but many offers don't require you to reveal your age
Free TOP BEAUTY STUFF -read the real expensive stuff - This is for fun more than for getting stuff for free. You have until noon on the day they offer it to sign up .Did you know that some top dermatologists say to use solid vegetable shortening(such as Crisco) for a good all-around moisture cream?
-TWISTED BRANCHESThis site often has freebies that are not listed on the other freebie sites that I use . I am not sure what their name means , but they have great freebies !
Billy Graham's website offers free items that change monthly . Here is one . Lot's of people are looking for a second chance in life . this book looks great for that search for a second chance I always recieve the things that I order , and many times the book/item has been much needed.
FREEBIES FROM BILLY GRAHAM'S WEBSITE
Would you like to get your kids clothing free ? How about CD's ? You can get both for free and tons more . Here is more information about how to do it !
At Kizoodle, the free site for parents, you can swap nationwide, hookup with other parents in your area, share family photos and ideas, and make great new friends.
Let's face it – having a family is expensive these days! Kizoodle is doing it's part to help by creating an environment were parents can save money by swapping stuff and ideas nationally with anyone with its unique system.
As a member and rule abiding participate, you can enjoy great cost savings by shipping out what your kids don't need anymore and shopping, from the convenience of your home, for the items like clothes, shoes, toys, baby gear, books, CD's, DVD's, and every other essential for your child... and get these items for FREE
KIZOODLE
THE ART OF DUMPSTER DIVING - NOT FOR THE WEAK !
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My daughter and I have what many frugal people call "dumpster dived" This is not for the weak at heart or muscle !
My daughter totes all the stuff,God bless her ! We live near a college campus ,and we have gotten a futon sofa , a table and chair set with 2 inserts , several bookcases , arts and craft supplies , a couple of full length mirrors , books , magazines , office chairs , desks , and a graphing calculator , among many other things. The best times are when the students move in or out (check local colleges for when the semesters start and end) and also when the students go on break. If you look in the dumpsters the day after they leave for Christmas break , you can get free Christmas trees. Sometimes already decorated and with lights ! When you go , just bring a dumpster diving safety kit with gloves, disenfectant , a screw driver to take things apart so they are easier to transport , a garbage bag to put things in , and a big muscle-y person (or more , but you will have to share the loot !)
Also , be smart and don't touch really bad looking stuff. Most of the things we got were left next to the dumpster.
Here is a page about how to dumpster dive and do it in a clean and safe way !
DUMPSTER DIVING , AN INTRODUCTION.
SOME GENERAL SITES TO CHECK OUT
This site has great advice and information . Scam alerts , saving money , spending less on consumer items , freebies , and tons more. There is a also a radio show that has the same theme . The site tells when and how to listen to the show. Check it out !
CLARK HOWARD
Here is a site that is kind of quirky , but fun !It has tons of information about living on a low or moderate income.You have to do some digging , but that is part of the fun !
BE AWARE OF FONT-SIZE SHOCK WHEN YOU FIRST GO HERE ! : )
BETTER TIMES
Here is the Better Times links page . These links lead you to all sorts of interesting , and some 'radical' ways of saving and living low on the budget scale :
BETTER TIMES ALL LINKS PAGE.
This is a page has an alphabetical listing of TONS ! of topics dealing with saving money !
THE DOLLAR STRETCHER.
This is a store with a mission quite like freecycle. It is the Baltimore FreeStore !
It would be so nice if people were to give what they don't need ,and take what they do , without greedy attitudes about always needing the best new version of this or that. There is a small start here.
BALTIMORE FREE STORE : TAKE WHAT YOU WANT , GIVE WHAT YOU CAN.
This site isn't as visually nice as some of the others , but it has great advice and links.
FRUGAL LIVING BY BELLA ONLINE.
"You can afford to stay home with your children - work from home and practice frugal living! " Information on work at home jobs , being a stay at home mom , finances , and frugal living ideas.
FRUGAL MOM
This is a back to basics site. Scroll down and look in the left side bar to find topics of interest. Also , they have an active forum that looks like fun !
THE FRUGAL VILLAGE.
There are tons of ideas here . It is a LONG list of re-use and recycle tips .
MONEY SAVING TIPS
This site has many articles about budgeting and finances . It isn't stuffy though , but very readable. Lot's of frugal tips too.
"Dedicated to Helping Families Live a Better Life,
Not by Spending More Money, but Less!"
LIVING A BETTER LIFE - THE MONEY SAVING TIPS E-ZINE
"Home of the Penny Pincher E-zine and Tightwad Tidbits Daily" A great site with lots of resouces , but be cautious if you follow any links to free offers or deals ,and READ ALL THE FINE PRINT .
ALL THINGS FRUGAL.
Here is a blog that talks about simple and frugal living. This particular page has 100 things that you can make yourself to save money . I am putting my own disclaimer on this list : It is frugal if you have all the equipment or can find it ( freecycle for instance ) for free. It is not frugal on time to make your won stuff , but you do gain satisfaction and sometimes a good workout !
SIMPLY THRIFTY
Here is a lady that has an inspiring way of looking at things. Her web site is called COUNTING THE COST. This is her page covering how to be creatively frugal . The listing of topics ranges over a big area of frugal living about almost anything.
COUNTING THE COST FRUGALITY
This site is called "Mrs. Fixit". It is a how-to and fix it yourself site , and if you go in the right side bar , there is a great page for alternative uses for things .
MRS. FIXIT.
Here is a site that has tons of frugal tips and ideas . They also review other sites and have many 'sites of the day ' Some sites are about being frugal , and some are on saving money and finances . Others are ideas about where to shop on the net for the cheapest price on goods and services.
GARDEN AND HEARTH DOT COM
Here is a great site for getting debt free by low cost living , and then staying that way !
DEBT FREE LIVING
And here is the list of money saving tips from the debt free living page:
MONEY SAVING TIPS DIRECTORY
Here is another list of money saving tips :
FREEWEBS SAVING LIST
This is a great blog by Mary . It has money saving ideas for saving on all areas of your life . Plus , it is a good "read".
MONEY RULES DEBT STINKS
JUST FOR FUN
22 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW YOU COULD GET FOR FREE
FREE HELP FOR FIXING UP YOUR HOME APPLIANCES
This site offers free help in repairing your fridge , stove , washer , and other home appliances. They also offer parts , of course. But at fairly reasonable prices ,and their service is much cheaper than calling the repair man !
REPAIR CLINIC
MORE OF MY PAGES ABOUT RE-USING AND RE-CREATING THINGS FROM OTHER THINGS
THE PLASTIC BAG PAGE
The all new plastic bag page (actually just spruced up a little !)
THE VINEGAR PAGE
***THE BAKING SODA PAGE***
THE DUCT TAPE PAGE
HOW TO LOWER YOUR BILLS
Here is a site that I have used in the past for finding the cheapest car,phone, and other companies . Look under "Choose a bill to Lower " slightly down on the left.
LOWER MY BILLS DOT COM
Another way to save money , especially if you have to buy a big ticket item , is to use a price comparison site. Here is a good one courtesy of my friend Elaine of TSA.
PRICE GRABBER
After you find the best price , if you want to save even more , look for a coupon code . This is a series of numbers or letters that you enter at the end of your shopping before you check out (online) . You usually save even more money , or you might get a free gift.Here is more information about coupon codes and how to find the one you want:
COUPON CODES
SAVING AT THE STORE
Walgreens is a store where you can really save if you do your homework. Be aware , though , Walgreens has a policy in their pharmacy that requires the pharmacists to make you wait at least 15 minutes for your meds. It has been proven that people spend about $40.00 while waiting for their meds if it takes this long to fill them.
Anyway , Walgreens does have some great bargains. Their coupons in the Sunday paper insert are usually really good deals. They have a cool rebate program too .
Here is a lady who knows how to maximize savings at Walgreens :
SAVE EVEN MORE AT WALGREENS
An online store that has great savings is Blair. Every Monday they reduce already reduced items by 10% . Then the items are reduced even more everyday until they are all gone. It is a great way to get a good deal ! And fun to "gamble" on getting the best deal . But don't wait too long if you really want the item . Also look in their 70% and 80% off sections that you can find in the left side bar.I found nice clothes listed for under $3.00 !
BLAIR
Need glasses but you can't afford them ? Think again ! Here is a place where you can get them for $8.00 ! From what I have seen , they go up in price all the way to a whopping( not) $39.00 !
ZENNIO OPTICAL
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Here is my page that lists all of my sites on the net.
There is free and low cost help for almost any situation in life that you can think of.
Some of the pages are similar in appearance to this one and some are in a slightly different format on a site called
Aidpages - "People Helping People "
SOULIGHT'S PAGES and how they can be of value to you -fixed link 02/18/08
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More to come ! Keep checking back!
