Grab These Totally Non Creepy Free Gifts From Utica's CraigsList

Shopping for the holidays in 2022 can hurt your wallet. Why go through all of that stress when you can grab these totally free, and totally not creepy or weird gifts, from your friendly Utica Craigslist?

Let's be real. We are currently experiencing the highest inflation in the United States since the 1980s. It's making holiday budgeting a more complex equation for millions of middle-class families.

A November Quinnipiac poll found 47% of Americans have less in savings than they did just a year ago. The same poll found 42% plan to spend less on gifts this season and only 8% plan to spend more."

According to CNN, overall holiday spending hasn’t slowed yet, but many families are making sacrifices to buy presents for their loved ones. A lot of families are trying to budget cheaper this year, maybe not getting that super big gift like normal.

In a Gallup poll this month, 55% of Americans said rising prices have caused financial hardship for their household, and 13% say that hardship is “severe.”"

This year many are looking for good deals, and incredible buys. Why not turn to CraigsList? You can find all sorts of free gems up for grabs. I mean, it's totally not weird or creepy the things that are offered for free currently.

You can find a variety of artwork, furniture, and more. Why not dabble this season? If you're looking to save, here are some amazing free items currently available on the Utica and Syracuse Craigslist pages. Yes, we added Syracuse. The more free non-creepy things, the better.

Grab These Totally Non Creepy Free Gifts From Utica's Craigslist

Why go through all of that stress when you can grab these totally free, and totally not creepy or weird gifts, from your friendly Utica CraigsList.

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Do NOT Miss These 11 Little Known Upstate New York Museums

This is a list of eleven museums scattered all across Upstate New York that are definitely worth a visit from you. Most are small and little-known. The Eastman House and Museum in Rochester is the most well-known. But did you know the dark secret the households? Read on.

The smaller ones tell a gripping story of a growing America. Most are little known as well. Why a pioneer oil museum in Western New York? And what is it with the knife museum, too? And you will love the story about the oddly named Drain Tile Museum in Geneva. But don't pooh-pooh those lowly drain tiles. Read on and find out why using them to help grow foods was called by Cornell University, "the greatest agricultural innovation of its time.'

And finally, be sure and check out museum #10. It is little known and in a remote location. But it tells a story of American history that took place in Upstate New York that few have ever heard of. Once you visit this museum, however, you are likely never to forget it.

Small museums with great big stories. And all in Upstate New York!

Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio