Archive for June, 2010

  • Swaptree Asks: What Book Would Stop the BP Oil Spill?

    Swaptree Asks: What Book Would Stop the BP Oil Spill?

    Here at Swaptree, we're very eco-conscience and work hard to help promote a fun and healthy eco-friendly lifestyle. Swapping is eco-friendly, after all. Like most of you, we're distraught over the BP oil spill in the Gulf and while we work on our end to help the clean-up efforts, we took to our Facebook and Twitter pages to ask a very important question:

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  • Social Graces: When Swapping is More Than Just Mail

    Social Graces: When Swapping is More Than Just Mail

    Swapping is a form of commerce that has gone on since the dawn of time. People had needs - other people had things. With no currencies the swap was the exchange. This still exists today across the globe.

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  • Fun Fitness Regimes to Spice Up Your Workout

    Fun Fitness Regimes to Spice Up Your Workout

    Maybe it’s the fresh summer air and sounds of flip flops, or maybe it’s the fact that I attempted to shop for a bathing suit this weekend – either way, it’s time to amp up the workout! Whether you belong to a gym or you’re more likely to work out in the comforts of your [...]

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  • Money-saving strategies for living well on a budget

    Money-saving strategies for living well on a budget

    We found this great article from Orlando Sentinel this morning and had to share (not just for the fact that Swaptree is mentioned, but because there are some great tips to consolidating your finances!).

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  • Social Shopping: The Emotional Side of Swapping

    Social Shopping: The Emotional Side of Swapping

    In a few weeks, my 9-year-old son Sam is going to sleep away camp for the first time. It’s a huge freaking deal in my house right now. Along with all the emotional prep that comes with sending your first born away for 7 weeks, you have to actually consider the logistics of what to [...]

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  • CBS Shows St. Louis What Swaptree is all About

    CBS Shows St. Louis What Swaptree is all About

    The Show Me State showed Swaptree some love this week! We appeared in a segment on St. Louis CBS affiliate KMOV-TV with Swapper Rachel Flavin, to show the good people of Missouri how going green with Swaptree can help simplify your life, and your bank account.

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  • LibraryThing.com Integrates with Swaptree

    LibraryThing.com Integrates with Swaptree

    We’re psyched to see announce that LibraryThing.com has integrated with Swaptree. LibraryThing is the one of the world’s largest books clubs and helps avid readers catalog their books, connect with other readers and find new books to read. LibraryThing and Swaptree joined forces to help readers discover new books and swap for them! If you’re [...]

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