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Who wants a free tree? Just head to the site of the Community Canopy program, which is designed to help people plant trees on their property for maximum energy savings as part of Arbor Day Foundation efforts. The program partners with cities, states, energy companies, corporations and nonprofit organizations to distribute trees throughout the country. In parts of Miami, it is made possible through Cleveland Clinic.  To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter and visit our Facebook group page. Trees around homes will

Rent an RV for summer travel, as extra housing for family and guests, or as a spare office for working from home or on the road. An RV lets you enjoy a much-needed vacation while avoiding crowds and public spaces. You can travel from Florida to visit places that are cooler, or take advantage of smaller summer crowds within the state. Summer is coming! It’s time to leave the house you’ve been stuck in all year and venture out to the beach, the mountains or the parks. But how can you do that safely? Travel is full of cramped airplanes

Earth Day was born in 1970, to help Americans to understand that taking care of the environment was not just a fad. In 2009, the United Nations designated April 22 as International Mother Earth Day, and it is now celebrated by nearly 200 countries. Whether you set aside some time to enjoy nature, or take part in clean-up efforts and other sustainability practices, the idea is to enjoy a greater appreciation of the planet. You can plan to do this on April 22 … or you can find ways to do this throughout the year. We’ve compiled a roundup of

The National Park Trust‘s annual Kids to Parks Day – created to encourage families to explore the great outdoors – is happening this year, but with a slight change. On May 15, instead of promoting special parks events, organizers say they are “encouraging people nationwide to celebrate the day at local parks and public lands with their household groups or established covid ‘bubbles,’ focusing on close-to-home outdoor spaces and experiences.”  To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter and visit our Facebook group page.

POSTED BYLiving on the Cheap Get rid of your old car seat and score savings on a new seat, thanks to Target. The retail giant, which has locations throughout Miami, hosts a popular car-seat, trade-in event for shoppers every year. This year, through April 17, trade in any car seat and get a 20 percent-off coupon toward a new car seat, car seat base, travel system or stroller. You may also use this discount on select baby home gear, including playards, high chairs, swings, rockers and bouncers. (Courtesy of Target) To keep up with latest news, sign up for the

Getting outside and breathing in fresh air is always a good thing, especially during these times. Miami’s many gardens are an ideal setting for taking a nice, long stroll surrounded by lush, colorful scenery. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter and visit our Facebook group page Historic spots such as Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Deering Estate, Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, The Kampong and Pinecrest Gardens are just a few we suggest. Please keep in mind: Face coverings and social distancing are required