Host A Swap Party!

Last spring my sister and I hosted a

clothing Swap Party for some of our girlfriends.  

What fun!  Who doesn't love free, new-to-you clothes??  

Why a Swap Party is awesome:

• It's green!-
•  Financially and environmentally responsible, the free part saves your pocketbook some green, and the swap part is green in that it is kind to the planet's resources.
• It's fun!-
• Spend an afternoon with your friends, and make some new friends. The key to a successful Swap Party is in the numbers, so encourage the friends you invite to extend the invitation to more girlfriends.  We are all different shapes and sizes, so it stands to reason that the more gal pals that participate, the more likely everyone is to walk away with some great pieces.
• It encourages good organization & frees up space-
• Doesn't it feel great to purge?  Free your closet from the things you haven't worn in a year.  Bonus- the new pieces you acquire will likely add new life to some older pieces you have, and give you new ideas for cute outfits!
• Did I mention it's free stuff?

Imagine the possibilities!

•  Include shoes, handbags, accessories and jewelry in your clothing Swap Party!
• KIDS!!  You know how fast they grow!  Gather your Mommy friends and all of their kids' outgrown clothes and trade.  Again, the number of guests is key- if enough people participate every kid of every age/size is bound to get some new stuff.  Bonus- the kids can all get together for a play-date!
• TOYS!! Instead of spending $$ on new toys for the kids, swap with friends.
• BOOKS!! Mine is a family of bookworms, we devour books.  Swap all kinds of books- magazines and kids books too!
• RECIPES & FOOD!!  Have guests bring a meal that can be frozen and maybe a small sample of their favorite recipes to trade.