Community Corner
Freecycle Tuesdays: Five Free Deals in Melrose This Week [Nov. 29]
Looking to save money on holiday items and gifts? Your neighbors have offered up plenty of free toys, kitchenware, books and clothing.
The Freecycle philosophy is simple: Offer something to others that you no longer need; take something off of someone's hands—all for free.
The Freecycle Melrose group is one of the most active in the area, offering tons of great deals. Click here for more information on the group, or to find out how to obtain any of these great items.
Here is just a sampling of some of the deals we found offered this week. Note: offers change all the time and are taken quickly.
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1) Fisher Price basketball hoop for babies or toddlers: "Small basketball hoop with 3 balls. you push 1 of 3 buttons to have the ball go through the basket. Approximately 1 foot high." Posted by "clsheehy" Monday, Nov. 28.
2) Worse Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Weddings: "Perfect condition book - could be gifted." Posted by "clsheehy" Monday, Nov. 28.
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3) Bag of toys: "Cleaning out in anticipation of the holiday season. I have a bag of toys, including a train, a tool bench, some action figures, a tiger puppet and a few other things. May be good for stocking stuffers or small gifts. Must take all. Pick up in Wakefield. Please indicate date/time of pick up in reply." Posted by "annekkeenan" on Sunday, Nov. 27.
4) Cake carrier: "Plastic cake carrier for a 9" x 13" cake. It has a handle and the edge of the top is cracked, but it still clips closed and works fine. Please indicate pick up time in response." Posted by "nicoleslaw19" on Friday, Nov. 25.
5) Men and women's clothes: "I have a large box of women's size med to large clothes and mens size 36-38 jeans and pants, womens fur winter coat pick up asap must take whole box thanks." Posted by "alina24" on Sunday, Nov. 27.
