FREE or nearly free

most of us are on a budget. these days especially. so, i was thinking about things that are free or nearly free that i take advantage of quite a bit.
1. pandora radio. it has the power to change hendrix's mood almost immediately.
2. under the sink "restore" store. FREE paint and up to 50 lbs. in houseshold cleaning products, varnishes, etc. you really can redo that room, now! almost all of the paint in my house comes from here.
3. the habitat for humanity store on 24th street. amazing doors, knobs, light fixtures for super cheap & it al goes to a really great cause. i got my kitchen cabinet knobs for $1.50/ea. take that anthropologie!
4. new life thrift has the best kitchen utensils, tools, pans, servingware, chairs, picture frames, holiday decorations. recently, i got a cast iron skillet for $6, a little tikes picnic table for $4.97, and a camel blazer (very j crew -esque) for $1.97. amazing.
5. looking for a quick, cheap, lunch that is not a combo meal of unknown, processed ingredients? go to any restaurant along the south 24th street strip or better yet check out daily grub. you can get a filling meal for around $6 that won't make you feel guilty or sick.
6. big wheels to butterflies last chance $1 store. all kids clothes are $1/ea. i got hendrix's fall wardrobe for $27.
7. for the cost of two combo meals or one take & bake pizza, you can receive a months worth of dinner menus & printable grocery lists.
8. redbox. for $1 you can rent a movie. need i say more? and for someone who doesn't get mail service at their house, this is awesome.
9. go to the library!!!!!!! remember those? yes, they still exist and most have wonderful story times for kids.
10. plan your garden for next year. for a little investment you can have fresh herbs, tomatoes, and more for almost six months out of the year.