Don't Toss Those Toys!
One thing I see a lot of during Austin's Bulk Collection is unwanted or unusable toys left curbside. I would love to see these toys donated to those...
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Easter Eggs
My neighborhood has an annual Egg Scramble every April. We always ask for donations of eggs with prizes inside. This year we did remember to collect...
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End of Year Donations
Ever since I was a little girl, December was a big cleaning and clearing out month for me. I'm not sure if my mom ever said anything directly, I just...
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Energy Rebates
Austin friends, check it out. Non-Austin: See what your local utility provider offers in the form of rebates for replacements. April is a great month...
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Fall Fest 2022
So it's been some time since I've been with you all. My family and me in particular really struggled with sickness over the last few months. I was...
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Give Them The Cold Shoulder
They have many names. An image search for the technical name brings up at least the following:
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Greener Meat Eating
There is research showing that not eating meat can be "greener" for the Earth. I respect that argument but I am not addressing that here.
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How to Host a Zero Waste Party
On my street, we have a birthday party for the person our street is named after every year. We also have a lot of events in the community. So when I...
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How to use up gift cards: Shelters & Assistance
This idea is a way to use up gift cards. I used an IKEA gift card for SAFE to get the bedding they need.
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Howdy Neighbor! Neighborhood Marketplaces
Does your neighborhood have a forum to buy, sell or give away items? In my neighborhood we have a Facebook Marketplace Group for residents in our...
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