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Before throwing away any worn towels or blankets, check with your local animal shelter. They may be able to use them.

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Before throwing away plastic grocery bags, check with your local consignment or thrift store to see if they are able to use them.

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Have a bumper crop in your garden? Share it! If you don't know enough people personally, call a local shelter, soup kitchen, or food pantry. Think of all the people you will bless with the fruit of your labor.

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Before buying plants from a nursery, check with your local high school. Often horticulture classes sell plants and the money raised supports school activities.

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When making lasagne, put together two and freeze one. They are great for your own use or to give to someone whose family is going through a difficult time such as a death or illness.

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Help stick to a walking routine by offering to regularly walk an elderly neighbor's dog. You will get exercise and help someone at the same time.

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Improve every area of your life by constantly seeking the answer to "How can I do more?" The best way to serve is to serve others.

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If your child receives a duplicate toy as a gift, instead of exchanging it for another, teach your child to give back. Deliver it to a shelter or children's hospital.

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When starting a new diet, donate any unopened nonperishables not included in your diet to a nearby food bank or shelter. Help others while eliminating temptation.

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If you've been successful at something, use your experience to mentor others. Share strategies of how to stay on track and how to keep a goal in mind despite obstacles. You'll be rewarded by watching others succeed.

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If you're a baker, share some of your goods with your neighbors. A fresh bread or plate of cookies will endear you to them and they will likely reciprocate in unexpected ways.

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Send an extra box of unopened Valentines to school with your child to give to the teacher. The teacher can give them to a child whose parents may have forgotten to purchase Valentines.

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Encourage talented individuals to join your company. It will help others advance their careers and you'll improve your company at the same time.

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Keep few gift cards to fast food places on your person for when you are approached by someone down on their luck wanting food.

Tip #5,371 • 1 person found helpful

Set aside a dollar a day in a jar. Every 6 months, either give the $150 to charity or use it to purchase something you've been pining for.

Tip #4,575 • 4 people found helpful

Diminish your children's toy collections by having each select 3 toys to give to charity each time they receive a new one.

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Swap professional expertise with your friends. Profit from their advice and give of your own gifts and passions as well.

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If you want to help animals but don't have time to volunteer, check with your local animal shelter about donating items such as towels, food or cleaning supplies.

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Consider using spring break to engage in community service activities. You'll feel better about yourself and you can add the experience to your resume.

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Use the money from recycling soda cans and bottles for donating to a charitable organization you want to support.

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