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Free, Barter and More

Love this site and look forward to seeing the movie. I moved to LA with no money 4 years ago and was forced to be resourceful to make ends meet. ( now thank goodness, I am doing much much better, but that is due to be resourcefulness.)

1) Craig’s list Free section- I have gotten so much free stuff from there it is unbelievable… It furnished most of my apartment when I moved here.) Much like freecycle , people are giving away , cleaning out grages and stoarge spaces to keep stuff out of landfills…Often times the stuff is in amazing condition. Also I have a guy that offers free lemons and limes off his trees every year if you come pick them>>

2) The Barter section of Craig’s List/ Barter networks… I have traded so much , my friend’s call me the barter queen, sometimes two-three tier trades, but I don’t like to waste things and can save money by trading with other people for their stuff/ services.

3) Organic Coop Farms – you can pay a low fee and get fresh local organic veggies/fruits delivered to you and u just reuse the box each week/month that they are delivered in

4)Many places will give you a discount if you bring your own cup or bag 7-11/ Starbucks will discount coffee, most stores will discount if you bring your bags

5)Much of what needs cleaned can be done with baking soda and vinegar

6) Old t-shirts, towels, sheets are reused as rags

7)Thrift shops/ Garage Sales are your friend, you save money and keep things out of landfills…
Go outside and be active. It is nature’s gym…Hike, bike,skate, join a kickball or softball league, many parks have exercise trails, LA they have free yoga at Runyan Canyon everyday….

9)Use raw coconut oil instead of lotion, it is natural , smells good and great for your skin.( Whole Foods carries this andmost natural stores)

I have many amazing resourses here in LA.. I will start blogging it on soon….Save money, be green, love life!!!! Namaste….

This post was submitted by JC.