Ad-blocking. Install uBlock Origin on your Firefox and enjoy the internet.
I'd say contribute some $ to free software, especially when it's as good as uBO. However, even Gorhill doesn't want money, but encourages contributions to filterlists.
Oh, absolutely! If you find that a particular FOSS project deserves your money, you really should donate.
Public library.
And you can use Libby to get eBooks from the Library. You can send them directly to an eReader. I personally just get a copy with DRM and de-DRM it before copying it to my Kobo using Calibre.
You can get free Priority Mail boxes from the US Post office. https://store.usps.com/store/results/shipping-supplies-boxes/_/N-u9qwm0
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