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Sweet Score from Buy Nothing for Valentine’s Day
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Sweet Score from Buy Nothing for Valentine’s Day

Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day mini-celebration? Don’t underestimate your local community gifting groups. I got this sweet score from Buy Nothing, and it makes the perfect Valentine’s Day after-school snack. Let me tell you a little story about Buy Nothing groups. It all started with this little heart-shaped crystal bowl. If you’re new to…

Buy Nothing Groups for Beginners: A Complete Guide
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Buy Nothing Groups for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Have you heard about Buy Nothing groups? I started using them a few years ago, and I’m obsessed. If you’re interested in reducing waste and saving money while building a positive community of gifting among neighbors, read on for more about how to use Buy Nothing groups in your community. If you’re looking for a…

Answers To Your Buy Nothing Group Concerns and Questions
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Answers To Your Buy Nothing Group Concerns and Questions

While I use our Buy Nothing group quite often and tell many people about it, I get a lot of questions from others who aren’t quite sold on the idea. Here are answers to a few of the concerns and questions about Buy Nothing groups I receive. This is part of our How To Master…

The Joy of Requesting Gifts in Your Buy Nothing Group
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The Joy of Requesting Gifts in Your Buy Nothing Group

Have you ever requested a specific gift in your Buy Nothing Group? Last week, we requested some new toy cars, and they were the perfect little gift to light up my boys on a Friday afternoon! This is part of our How To Master Secondhand Shopping Resource Guide. I’ve written at length about my love…

How The Gifting Economy of Buy Nothing Made Our Holiday Better
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How The Gifting Economy of Buy Nothing Made Our Holiday Better

The holidays can feel overwhelming, especially as we consider the costs associated with many of the festivities and gift-giving. Consider how participation in a Buy Nothing group or similar gifting economy in your community could make your holiday a little better. Here are three ways our local Buy Nothing group added dollops of joy to…

Foraging For Mushrooms Through Our Buy Nothing Group
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Foraging For Mushrooms Through Our Buy Nothing Group

What is the strangest thing you have shared in a Buy Nothing group? Here’s my little story about how our unwanted mushrooms sparked a new passion for a neighbor. Where I live, foraging for food is a bit of a subculture trend. Our area is well-known for its mushrooms and there are many wooded areas,…

Have You Joined Your Free Local Buy Nothing Group?
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Have You Joined Your Free Local Buy Nothing Group?

If you’re looking to live a more zero-waste lifestyle, reduce your consumption, and practice eco-friendly habits, find your local Buy Nothing group and sign up. It’s totally free, easy to participate in, and will save you tons of money (while also helping you connect with your community). This is part of our How To Master Secondhand…