Also, see if you have a local Freecycle and Craigslist on the internet join and watch for things posted that you can use. If you have things you no longer use you can post them for someone else to come pick up or meet them somewhere close if you don't want them at your home. Do you have a local grocery clearance? Use coupons and try to shop with them for featured ad items which are loss leaders to begin with.
Local libraries usually have movies, CD's, and books on tape for you to borrow as well as books. Perhaps you could trade with someone - each of you cook something and then divide and trade. That way you have more variety for your effort. Ann in TN