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• Garbage into gold: Great ways to recycle old containers

  Posted Jul 16 2008, 10:27 PM by Karen Datko
  Filed under: Extreme savings, Saving, Wise Bread, Groceries
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  This post comes from Myscha Theriault at partner blog Wise Bread.

  In these days of planetary consciousness and squeezing every nickel, any new idea helps. Here's an "extreme green" list of ways to put previously discarded items to new use.

  Empty Chianti bottles. In addition to great long-term candleholders, they are also great for olive oil dispensers, particularly if you buy yours in a large bulk can. You can either add a pourable spout, or stick with the cork from the original bottle. It's a much easier size to manage on your counter or back of the stove.   Read More...

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• Search online for a fix before you toss that gadget

  Posted Jun 19 2008, 06:03 AM by Karen Datko
  Filed under: Extreme savings, Spending, Saving, Wise Bread

  This post comes from Xin Lu at partner blog Wise Bread.

  My husband and I often search online for fixes for our electronics problems because if a gadget is out of warranty it often costs quite a bit to get it fixed. When we find a solution that is not hard to implement, we figure we might as well try it. We have been able to fix many things, including computers and handhelds.

  Lately my husband's Nintendo DS Lite has been giving him problems. Namely, the shoulder buttons at the top of the portable gaming console have been sporadically unresponsive. He has been using my DS, and he was thinking of buying a new one. However, today he found a great low-tech fix on the Internet that saved us more than $100.   Read More...

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• 7 ways to get free shipping supplies

  Posted Jun 05 2008, 04:55 AM by Karen Datko
  Filed under: Extreme savings, Spending, Saving, Wise Bread
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  This post comes from Xin Lu at partner blog Wise Bread.

  Once upon a time I sold a lot of stuff on eBay and Amazon, and I always needed envelopes, boxes and padding. The cost of these shipping supplies can really add up when you mail more than 1,000 things per year, so I looked into how to cut down my shipping costs.

  Here are some of the ways you can get supplies for free and lower your business overhead.   Read More...

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