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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. Gardening is an enjoyable activity, and it can help you improve your sustainability. You don’t need a huge garden, either. Replace Some of Your Light Bulbs.

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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. During our vacation, we hired a college kid (whom we trusted) to stay at our house, collect the mail, water our vegetable garden, and take care of the dog.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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For example, if you love crafts, see if Michael’s is hiring, or if you love to garden, see if your favorite local nursery is hiring. And now you can thrift shop from the comforts of your own home with online thrift stores like thredUP. Consider what your hobbies and interests are and look for work in those fields.