SwapItBaby Pin-Ups

February Pin-Up

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Our February Pin-Up is new member and fabulous lister Christine Jongue. Christine's only been a SwapItBaby member for 3 weeks, but she's already swapped 16 items, with her swaps travelling to Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney and Greta. I think that's our record so far!

There's still plenty of Christine's stuff listed on the site: check it out here

Where do you live? A Northern Suburb of Melbourne :)

How many kids do you have & how old are they? I have a 20 month old daughter named Lillian and I am currently 19 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child

What’s your occupation? Full time stay at home mum, somewhat eBay enthusiast, and owner of two Facebook Shops.

What’s your favourite thing about SwapItBaby? Helps me declutter and share items with others

What’s the best thing you’ve got from SwapItBaby? Unfortunately haven't bought anything yet. The items on offer at the moment are either the wrong size (mostly) or items I already have. I am yet to make a purchase, so get listing please Swappers! I have plenty of credits to spend!

What would you like to see more of listed? DVDs, and larger sized clothing, like size 2 clothing for girls.

Tell us something you’d like to tell the world… Please have a browse in my two Facebook Shops!
Christine's Wardrobe: New & Preowned Clothing, Toys, Accessories & Much More
http://www.Facebook.com/ChristinesWardrobeNStuff

Buttons & Bows: Handmade Girls Accessories, Baby & Kids Items
www.Facebook.com/ButtonsandBows.au

November's Swapper of the Month

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Our November Pin-Up is super-active swapper Saffron Ross, who you'll know from all her fab posts on our Facebook page: she's the one with the great recipe ideas, aromatherapy tips, and activities.

Saffron's been a SwapItBaby member for just over a year, and has been involved in over 40 swaps.

· Where do you live? Mosman, Sydney, NSW

· How many kids do you have & how old are they?

Tayla is 3 years old and Alex has just turned 1 year old.

· What’s your occupation? Chartered accountant by trade, Full-Time Mom at the moment

· What’s your favourite thing about SwapItBaby?

Swapping! I love logging on to the site and finding something that I know my kids would enjoy!

· What’s the best thing you’ve got from SwapItBaby?

There have been some awesome swaps but I have got the most use out of a beautiful musical rocker that my son basically lived in for a good 6 months. It was as good as new.

(from Swapper Danielle Catchpole)

· What would you like to see more of listed?

Toys, books, DVDs and more clothes!

· Tell us something you’d like to tell the world…

A simple smile and hello does not take much effort but can really make somebody’s day! Greet your neighbours and spread some friendliness around!

Congratulations Liz McCann

2011-11-03T11:02:00.000+11:00

Congratulations swapper Liz McCann, who won the $50 Myer Gift Voucher by listing in October.

Here's what she listed:

two 2.5 tog grobags 6-18months boy or girl pattern vgc 'on the farm'

Thanks Liz!

SwapItBaby - teach your children to share

October's Swapper: Toni

2011-10-17T16:25:00.000+11:00

Our October Swapper of the Month is Toni Raynes. A SwapItBaby member for more than two years, Toni's listed over 40 items, and has had dozens of swaps: things her kids loved have gone on to Adelaide SA, Sydney, Magra Tas, Brookdale WA, Mernda Vic, Banora Point NSW, Loganholme Qld, Charlestown NSW and Palm Beach Qld.

Where do you live?
Footscray Victoria

How many kids do you have & how old are they?
Albie 3.5 yrs & Lillie 1.25 yrs

What’s your occupation?
Assistant Director in Film & TV pre babies, accounts for my husband's
business currently

Who are your favourite swappers?
Saffron Ross and Alana White

What’s your favourite thing about SwapItBaby?
Getting new stuff without having to leave the house!
Contact with other regular swappers.

What’s the best thing you’ve got from SwapItBaby?

A money pig that counts the coins you put in (although it may get annoying later!) Lots of great clothes for both kids

What would you like to see more of listed?
Older boy clothes, shoes,

Tell us something you’d like to tell the world...
Life’s too short, make sure you tell people when they’re good and ignore the
bad stuff...

Have you ever swapped with Toni?

Interview with Kate Luckins of The Clothing Exchange

2011-10-05T11:00:00.000+11:00

We interviewed Kate Luckins, founder and director of The Clothing Exchange, who are holding several events for National Swap Day on October 17th.

Click here to find out what's happening near you - it's great fun!

When did The Clothing Exchange begin?

The Clothing Exchange began in 2004.

What inspired you to start it?

Kate was inspired to start The Clothing Exchange when she was researching sustainable fashion for her PHD. She stumbled upon the fact that we purchase $1.4billion worth of clothes every year, that are never worn.

Where are your events held?

The events originated in Melbourne and are now located in Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra as well. We host our events in numerous places such as public venues, bars, libraries and even museums.

How are they structured?

The events work on the premise for a 1 for 1 exchange. We don’t judge garments on their brand or how much they cost but rather that they are a high enough quality for someone else to make use of them. We exchange the garments for a button, setup the clothing exchange and then people swap their hearts out.

On average, how many people attend The Clothing Exchange events?

We usually get between 30-50 attendees at our events.

What do you think the people who attend your events enjoy most?

I think sharing the stories amongst each other and where their garments have come from is always nice. People enjoy a fun night out with their girlfriends.

What do you find most enjoyable about The Clothing Exchange?

I enjoy being a part of the sustainable movement in Australia and helping offer a unique initiative that allows women to have a solution for their unworn clothes.

Have you been to a Clothing Exchange event?

In case you haven't seen it...

2011-10-03T13:22:00.003+11:00

Even though it has nothing to do with swapping baby clothes, kids clothes, toys, DVDs... any of that SwapItBaby stuff... just for starters, if you haven't seen this yet, we think you'll really like it!

...did you? And there's this one too...