While waiting for my turn at the hairdresser last week, I came across a really interesting sounding web site, called Freecycle , in a magazine I was scanning. I quickly wrote down the web address on a scrap of paper I had because I knew I wouldn't remember it later when I wanted to do so (Not because I often have a mind like Swiss cheese, but because I like to practice speed writing on tiny bits of paper as often as possible in places where others are lathering, rinsing and repeating). :^)
When I went to the site, I thought, "Wow! What a great idea!". This site is dedicated to reusing all the good stuff we have that we just don't want or don't have room to store. People can list things they would like to get rid of or things that they would like to receive. This is not trashy stuff, people. This is great stuff that is still usable that this organization is trying to keep out of our overflowing landfills. There is no "buying" of items; these are purely "gifts" that we are giving and receiving from each other. You can narrow your looking area to your surrounding community by typing in a city and state.
Now, come on, admit it...you've got a lot of "stuff" that others could probably use. Don't trash it! If it's in good condition and usable, "gift it" to someone else. I think this site could become a teacher's best friend. :^)