Archive for September, 2011

  • Hottest Items on Swap.com (Week Ending: 9/24/11)

    Hottest Items on Swap.com (Week Ending: 9/24/11)

    Swapping is really all about turning what you have into what you want, which is why every week we take a look at last week’s most wanted item on Swap.com (items added to member’s want lists the most). Add any one of these in demand items to your have list today (new or used) and [...]

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  • Join Us for National Costume Swap Day 2011

    Join Us for National Costume Swap Day 2011

    If you’re a busy parent prepping for Halloween, you’re going to be sure to want to reserve Saturday, October 8th on your calendar. Why October 8th? Because that’s the day our National Costume Swap Day 2011 will be rolling into a community near you! With over 100 Costume Swaps organized all across the country, why shop for [...]

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  • Swapper of the Month: The Delightful DarcyHawley

    Swapper of the Month: The Delightful DarcyHawley

    The team at Swap.com has the privilege of meeting and interacting with some of the most awesome and genuine people you could ever have the pleasure of knowing, both online and off. That’s why we are shining the spotlight on some of our best and brightest community members with our Swapper of the Month feature! [...]

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  • Swap Your Habits: Think Healthy and Avoid “Fat Free” Labels

    Swap Your Habits: Think Healthy and Avoid “Fat Free” Labels

    When browsing your local grocery store aisles take this simple piece of knowledge with you: the fact is, labels promoting “fat free” or “low soduim” options are a trap. When manufacturers produce a fat free good, they often do so at the expense of your health. If you read our post 9 Food Swaps to [...]

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  • Hottest Items on Swap.com (Week Ending: 9/17/11)

    Hottest Items on Swap.com (Week Ending: 9/17/11)

    Swapping is really all about turning what you have into what you want, which is why every week we take a look at last week’s most wanted item on Swap.com (items added to member’s want lists the most). Add any one of these in demand items to your have list today (new or used) and [...]

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  • Car Sharing on the Right Track to Reducing Cars

    Car Sharing on the Right Track to Reducing Cars

    It’s official, collaborative consumption works! A new study shows that car sharing is now proven to reduce the overall interest in personal vehicle ownership. A recent study conducted by the University of California Transportation Center found that car sharing services actually reduce the number of personal vehicles owned. Apparently joining a car sharing network triggers [...]

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  • Swap of the Day: L.A. Farm Swaps Bees for Business

    Swap of the Day: L.A. Farm Swaps Bees for Business

    What happens when you add a little honey to the art of swapping? It gets a little sweeter! Okay, very, very bad joke. But I had to make it and now that we have it out of the way, we can get down to the real point of this post: honey bartering in Los Angeles. [...]

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  • Swap of the Day: Athens Organization Lets Members Swap Skills

    Swap of the Day: Athens Organization Lets Members Swap Skills

    We love talking about how swapping can save you money and as we all know the old saying “time is money.” When it comes to chores and projects around the house the same rules of swapping can apply. In a sense, swapping isn’t just limited to physical goods, you can also swap your time, energy [...]

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  • Hottest Items on Swap.com (Week Ending: 9/10/11)

    Hottest Items on Swap.com (Week Ending: 9/10/11)

    Swapping is really all about turning what you have into what you want, which is why every week we take a look at last week’s most wanted item on Swap.com (items added to member’s want lists the most). Add any one of these in demand items to your have list today (new or used) and [...]

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  • Green Ideas: Zipcar Members Swap Cars for Healthier Lives

    Green Ideas: Zipcar Members Swap Cars for Healthier Lives

    America is a country that loves its cars. Most Americans use a car every single day to get around and get things done. Unfortunately our reliance on cars comes with consequences: the costly gas they require , the environmental impact they cause and the sedentary lifestyle  they encourage are all examples of how cars can negatively impact our lives. In [...]

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