If you have a copy of Adobe Photoshop Elements, there is a plugin that brings over many of the features from the full version of Adobe Photoshop right into Elements.
Actions, scripts, filters, adj. layers, smart objects, etc.  Check out the link below to get the details!

http://fstoppers.com/get-most-of-photoshops-tools-and-features-without-buying-the-full-version-of-photoshop