Swap

If retail therapy isn’t on the cards, get the thrill of the new without the financial strain: swap unwanted clutter with friends. It’ll make for a fun, money-saving get-together since one person’s junk is often another person’s treasure. Alternatively, investigate the online swap shops on www.energysavingcommunity.co.uk , or try the ever-popular Freecycle Network (www.freecycle.org )

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