Most cities have curbside tree recycling or a Boy Scout Troop in the area that will take trees for a small donation. Contact your city or local boy scout troop for locations and more information:

www.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste

www.co.pierce.wa.us/treecycle

www.co.snohomish.wa.us

McLendon�s Hardware

Whole Foods

Southcenter Mall

Bellevue Square

Alderwood Mall

Northgate Mall

Tacoma Mall

Think about taking some of your children�s gently used toys and donating them to a charity after the holidays. It�s a great way to teach your children the importance of giving. For each gift they receive let them select one toy to donate. Remember, donated items are a tax write-off so save the receipt.

Every now and then you might get a gift card to a store or restaurant that is not your favorite. Below are ways to put them to work for you:

www.plasticjungle.com

www.giftcardrescue.com

www.cardpool.com

www.cardavenue.com

www.plasticjungle.com