From clothes to furniture to kitchenware, rarely a day goes by when we don’t need to procure or replace something. Fortunately for us, we live in a society where people are always getting rid of their old stuff to replace the slightly newer things they just bought.

It should go without saying that Goodwill and the Salvation Army are the go-to places for people looking for affordable wares (and grandma’s old summer wear). But a greater variety of goods —food, clothing and more — can be found in your local Freecycle group (www.freecycle.org). The Freecycle Network is a loose association of individuals giving away for free whatever they no longer need. You’re often expected to give away some stuff yourself, but once you get in the habit you can most often locate just about anything.

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