Tuesday, November 08, 2005
The Abundance Swap
I just read about this incredible idea called The Abundance Swap.
As it is customary in this country, the day after Thanksgiving is the “official” opening of Christmas Season –though, I have already seen tons of Christmas decorations already, gosh!
Anyway this one man started this tradition that is fast spreading through a community near you. Why not catch up? The idea is very simple. You need a place to gather. Invite your community to partake in the event. Any community will do: your children’s school, your church, your street, your club… use your imagination.
When you invite people to attend the event, you also invite them to bring something pretty, in great condition, that they no longer need. You then go around the place and get the things you want to give as presents to your family and friends for Christmas. Someone else will pick yours.
Voilà! The swap is done. There is no bargain. This is no garage sale. You just swap. No need to fight for a parking spot. No need to face crowds. Can’t get any better than this.
Need more info? Go to http://www.abundanceswap.org/Letter.html
As it is customary in this country, the day after Thanksgiving is the “official” opening of Christmas Season –though, I have already seen tons of Christmas decorations already, gosh!
Anyway this one man started this tradition that is fast spreading through a community near you. Why not catch up? The idea is very simple. You need a place to gather. Invite your community to partake in the event. Any community will do: your children’s school, your church, your street, your club… use your imagination.
When you invite people to attend the event, you also invite them to bring something pretty, in great condition, that they no longer need. You then go around the place and get the things you want to give as presents to your family and friends for Christmas. Someone else will pick yours.
Voilà! The swap is done. There is no bargain. This is no garage sale. You just swap. No need to fight for a parking spot. No need to face crowds. Can’t get any better than this.
Need more info? Go to http://www.abundanceswap.org/Letter.html
