BOXES: A couple of people have mentioned liquor stores as sources for cardboard boxes, but consider asking other retailers, too. I used to work in the frame shop of an arts & crafts chain store and we got loads of boxes (all shapes and sizes) every few days that we'd just break down and put in a huge pile out the back. Anyone who stopped in to ask if we had any extra boxes could get whatever we had, free of charge. Same thing for bubblewrap, peanuts and foam wrap -- a lot of our merchandise came packed in that stuff and would just go out in the trash.
FREE NEWSPAPER: I now work at a university, and there are several places on campus where freebie newspapers are delivered every week. These types of newspapers can also be found in/around a lot of supermarkets and pharmacies.
DRAWERS: Don't forget that you can pack the drawers of your desk or dresser in lieu of using cardboard boxes. You're going to move that furniture anyway, so you might as well take advantage of the extra space. Just make sure you secure the drawers well before moving the furniture item, or take the drawers out and move them separately. (P.S. This also works with microwaves!)
~ Jenney
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