How to Get What You Want for Free

Email your friends and family

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By MI-Sandi
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Everyone has something in their house that they don't use or don't need anymore, and everyone has something that they want. So why not use friends and family as a trading post.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

A group of friends and family
A computer and an internet connection
A email address or blog page
Something to barter with / for

Step 1

Give and take, it can be fun!

So you want to start dehydrating fruits and vegetables because you are on a health kick. So now you need to pick up a food dehydrater. You remember that your aunt talked about using one of these a couple of years ago. Why not send an email out to all of your contacts that are a friend or family member, letting them know that you are looking for one. Chances are, they have one in the closet just collecting dust. It sure doesn't hurt to ask!
Step 2

You never know what you may find when you clean.

You recently cleaned your bedroom closet, and came across an old computer monitor that you no longer need. You may want to mention in your email that you have a usable computer monitor, if anyone is in need of one. You may be surprised at the takers! Again, it doesn't hurt to ask!
Step 3

Sharing is caring.

Why not plan an annual pot luck, and home appliance swap? Or make it a clothes swap. Usually spring is a good time to clean and find out that you have alot of stuff. As I said, everyone has stuff! Some that they have and don't need, or some that they need, and don't have! Try it, you may be surprised at the response!