Shop and Share Locally

Purchasing locally grown and processed foods and goods tends to be more expensive than similar products bought at a big box store, but that differential can be seen as an investment in the resilience and well-being of one's local community. Look for a CSA farm near you, where fresh, local food can be purchased, often at a cost savings. And tap into the sharing economy: you can save money and accomplish more by borrowing from your neighbors—and even make some cash by letting others rent your car or a room in your house.