Kid's swap #4 - Great Turnout

Thanks to everyone that attended the kid's swap in Grass Valley on Saturday the 7th. I am just now getting around to updating the blog... : ) I only have time to do stuff late at night, early in the am, or during nap time.. I am always looking for local charities having to do with kids/families/moms to donate to after each swap, so if you know of anyone shoot me an email (peaceloveswap@gmail.com )

So, normally you have to bring something to swap to get in, but it occurred to me that sometimes people might need stuff, but may have brought all their stuff to the last swap - I don't want to exclude those moms, because sometimes you just need a few things. So, in December you will be able to attend even if you don't have anything to exchange. There is a catch - all families that have stuff to swap get entry at 10am - while if you don't have anything to swap, you can not enter until 10:45 or any time after. This gives priority to the moms that bring stuff, but still allows those to pick stuff out if they didn't have time to round some stuff up. My vision is to make these kids swaps like a consignment shop/sale without having to get credit for what you bring, filling out forms, being told you can't bring certain things, plus you can take what you want for free. The catch... you have to make the donation $5.00 (unless you volunteer.. then it's free) - and I only think you should make a donation if you find stuff to take home. The kids swaps are for the community, for local moms and dads ~ However, doing the swaps has become a job or business to me - I take a lot of time to put them on, market them, work on the website, print and put up fliers, not to mention the storage & hauling stuff back and forth and finding charities to donate to after the swaps. So, I wish I could do it for free, but I am really trying to cover my costs. To make it a monthly event where you kids can come and play at the gym for over an hour - and you can take whatever you need, knowing that leftovers are going to charity... I think is worth $5. ... If I ever find a sponsor that could sponsor the events - that would be great, but again, more time... I have the girls - Milla 4, and Lola almost 2, and any of you that have kids know how much you actually get done around the house when you are a stay at home mom. So.... I just want everyone to understand the $5 donation thing - the money goes towards operating the kids swaps & hopefully growing them... I think every community should have an ongoing event like this... See you at the next swap...

Till then... happy swapping!

Meg