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7 Simple Ways to Go Green in 2013

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Look for a consignment shop in town, visit Freecycle web site, or check the Classifieds before you go to the store to buy new. Plant a Garden. Plant three or four things, just to get started. The added plants will help with the air quality around your home, and you’ll save money by growing your own food.

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10 Ways to Find Cash for your Summer Vacation

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You don’t even have to stay at the home, you could just check in daily to collect the mail, water the plants and garden, feed the goldfish, open/close blinds, etc. If you have a green thumb, offer yard and lawn services: mow lawns, pull weeds, water gardens, plant flowers, power-wash driveways or decks are just a few ideas.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Not sure if online consignment shopping is right for you, use my referral link for a store credit for first time thredUP shoppers to try it out. During vacation season, offer to water plants, pick up mail, open and close the blinds, take care of pets, for a fee…of course. 21 – Offer house and/or pet sitting services.