tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post7276705833603444707..comments2024-03-28T18:58:47.880-07:00Comments on creative savv: 10 of my favorite freebies of recent weeksLilihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-76157160298899162032017-10-10T08:36:21.810-07:002017-10-10T08:36:21.810-07:00The other thing that I like about gmail for email,...The other thing that I like about gmail for email, is that it is sometimes smarter than I am. Noticing that I used the word "attached" in an email this morning, but didn't attach anything, gmail had a pop-up box that asked me if I forgot to attach something before sending. And I had forgotten! So on my item #1 not only do I appreciate email, but also that email can be "smarter" than me, at times.<br /><br />I love all of your responses. And yes, free piles/stuff put out for garbage are great too! There was a continuous free pile in front of one house all summer. The owners were moving at the end of summer. So instead of hosting a garage sale, they put out a free pile and kept it stocked, as they found things. We actually found several useful or fun items in that pile.<br /><br />Getting sturdy moving boxes from freecycle is also a good one. And I love the idea of turning junk and trash into art. I can imagine how that could be done. I'll have to check out etsy.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-27062204114311101142017-10-10T04:20:12.915-07:002017-10-10T04:20:12.915-07:00I utilize most of the things on your list with the...I utilize most of the things on your list with the library being my favorite. Maybe that has something to do with working there. We got all of our moving boxes from Freecycle. It was great to take advantage of the sturdy boxes that someone else had purchased. And they considered it a favor that we were taking them away. We have now passed on the boxes to other people moving.Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-48132730186032274392017-10-09T15:44:14.420-07:002017-10-09T15:44:14.420-07:00Walking would be at the top of my list, as I have ...Walking would be at the top of my list, as I have often thought about this free, convenient form of exercise that is right outside of my door.<br />Water at restaurants would be second, as I enjoy going out, but always have water over soda.<br />Online bill pay is also up there on my list, for its convenience.<br />MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-60814433578234718392017-10-09T13:32:19.446-07:002017-10-09T13:32:19.446-07:00Hmmm...we have our grandkids over this week, so a ...Hmmm...we have our grandkids over this week, so a freebie list is so timely. I think we should visit the library too. <br /><br />I'm all about doing things for less or free if possible. My latest obsession is making junk journals from literal trash paper and objects. Everything that is to be thrown away will have a second life on my craft desk, until I ponder it's future usefulness. Amazing how little makes it to the wastebasket. Expired, unused, ugly, broken, etc. are now treasured, even the littlest snippets of fabric and fiber. It is amazing what happens when you repurpose trash as art materials. People sell their junk journals on etsy, but I am not able to take it to that level. <br /><br />I find the internet a big saver all the way around, just as you have mentioned. Nature is also a good source of freebies.<br /><br />Have a great day!!<br /><br />YHF Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-80912729699679539912017-10-09T13:02:15.898-07:002017-10-09T13:02:15.898-07:00Your first 3 favorites are probably my first 3 fav...Your first 3 favorites are probably my first 3 faves, as well. Also #11. I would add in free concerts at churches, library, and park. Also, free museum days. Krisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-26115544500204190992017-10-09T06:33:16.960-07:002017-10-09T06:33:16.960-07:00I love that you did the book for your daughter in ...I love that you did the book for your daughter in #2. I need to utilize the library more, as I tend to make impulse purchases far too often with books.Little Penpenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-33683719744990594032017-10-09T05:57:56.395-07:002017-10-09T05:57:56.395-07:00Hi Lili,
Excellent points above! I agree with all ...Hi Lili,<br />Excellent points above! I agree with all of them. I'll add a few:<br /><br />WhatsApp and snapchat on my smartphone to connect with my daughters who are out of the country--free.<br /><br />Newspapers online. No more paper and subscriptions.<br /><br />Reduced produce at the grocery store. Also, there are many reduced products from mayonnaise to seasonal things.<br /><br />Free items in someone else's trash. We once got a lawn sweeper and it has been a wonderful thing to pick up grass clippings, leaves, pine needles. We went to his door and asked him before we took it. He said he never used it and sat in his garage for 20 years. Good quality too.<br /><br />Hand me downs from our kids and from MIL.<br /><br />I'm sure I'll think of a few more later.<br /><br />AliceAlicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06024364480893258511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-3369521607102002642017-10-09T04:48:23.036-07:002017-10-09T04:48:23.036-07:00We like to glean when we get permission...things l...We like to glean when we get permission...things like persimmons, nuts, etc. <br />Maybe not a freebie....but I enjoy trading things with my girlfriend or she passes on things to me and I do the same for her....things we don't use but know the other would...free to us.<br />Old newspapers or flyers....I make these into wrapping paper or bows.<br />Neighbors...we always share produce we have excess of and they do the same for us. Some of this sounds like barter..but it is still "free" and keeps things where they will be used.Linda Mnoreply@blogger.com