Hi Everybody,
I have an idea, there are many in here that have children, how about a clothes and small item exchange? People with older children can trade their nice used clothes for something that they need. Clothes are expensive for kids. Maybe someone has a teenager and a baby, and someone else has a pre-teen and a toddler, you could exchange clothing. A good rule of thumb when gving clothes, if it is something that you would not let your child wear because of rips or stains, then do not send it to others.
Maybe someone needs a blender or handmixer, maybe someone else has an extra but needs silverware or cookie pans. You can make an exchange. I thought this might be helpful to people in need, because even if you are in need you may have something that someone else needs.
It is kind of an old concept, but I have not seen it in the blogs. Of course just donating is always fine too. This type of exchange program can help you to help yourself and others!
Any thoughts?