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Companies Running Buy One, Donate One Programs For Those in Need

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Both TOMS shoes and Warby Parker are but just two of those companies, but I wanted to focus on them for a singular reason: they both donate an item for each item you buy from them. One can hope this trend continues and the company finds even more ways to help those in need. Let’s take a look. TOMS Shoes. Everyone needs shoes, right?

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Spring Cleaning Tasks to Get a Head Start On

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If you plan to re-organize your closet and drawers, take the opportunity to go through your clothing and sort it into “keep”, “discard” and “donate” piles. Trends change over time, and so does our size and our preferences. Donate the items you no longer want to keep.

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The Prairie Eco-Thrifter Giveaway Extravaganza: 2nd Anniversary with an iPad 3 and over $200 Cash To Be Won Plus a Bonus Prize

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Two Years of Blogging Here are some highlights from the last 24 months: Top 8 Most Viewed Articles: Why Being Rich is Overated How to Make Your Own Clothes How to Build A Bird Feeder from Recycled Materials 5 Ways to End World Hunger How to Make Millions with Passive Income Frugal Anniversary Gifts that Will Win Her Over How to Save Hundreds of Dollars (..)

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Stuff – Full Circle

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But to reach full consumer status, they have to be taught to want things – and they learn fast. You donate to suitable charities. Maybe the new trends toward less clutter, tiny houses and minimalism will change the cycle of stuff? Kids will naturally accumulate stuff, even when they can’t buy it.

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