Gwinnett County, Georgia Mamas First Swap Meetup!

Check out these photos from the Gwinnett County, Georgia Mamas first Swap Meetup today!



Organized by Group Founder Eve Rothacker, the Mamas decided to meet at a local Chikfila. From the sounds of things, they not only had a great time getting to know each other but swapping in person! (And take a look at the loot!)


And? The Mamas plan on meeting once a month as their new group grows -- how awesome is that?

So when's YOUR Local Meetup? Make sure to let us know and we'll put you in the blog ...

Happy Swappin', Mamas!

It's Personal

Imagine if every able person in the U.S. sent one useful thing they no longer needed to someone who did.

This is one of the simple ideas driving Swap Mamas. A dream really. Because let's face it, we like our STUFF. In a society where a large number of us -- subconsciously or not -- define who we are by what we have, it's hard to part ways with our STUFF.

And when we do part ways with that STUFF, it makes perfect sense that perhaps we feel like we're giving away a little piece of ourselves.

Which is exactly the point.

Giving it away feels good. Giving it to someone who really needs it feels better. Giving it to someone you've made a personal connection with (who really needs it) feels utterly FANTASTIC.

Whether it's sending a box of baby clothes to a Mama in need; or walking next door and helping your neighbor, give it a shot. Give a little piece of yourself.

If you don't find yourself addicted to the feeling, this Mama will eat her shoe.

Thanks to the Mamas ...

So, it's only natural that, in the spirit of true social networking, Swap Mamas adds a blog to it's repetoire, yes? (You knew it was only a matter of time, right?)

After just three months, we're closing in on 900 members, and the swap activity is nothing short of phenomenal. Mamas are giving. Mamas are getting. I, myself, recently received a HUGE package of clothes from Swap Mama Angie. 

Let me preface this by saying, in general, I tend not to buy girlie clothes. It's not that I don't love them ... it's just that pants are easier. And to be honest, I'm a bit lazy when it comes to wardrobe choices. Which means MP kind of lives in sweats.

The clothes that arrived from Angie, on the other hand, were ALL girlie. Beautiful and girlie and not a pair of sweats to be found. Actual DRESSES. MP was thrilled beyond belief.

Her expression says it all.

Thank goodness for friends like Angie for infusing a little fashion sense into our lives.

Okay, Swap Mamas, now it's your turn. Become a fan of the Swap Mamas Facebook Page and share YOUR thank-yous in the Wall of Thanks Photo Album!

Can't wait to see your loot ...

(If you're NOT already a member of Swap Mamas, click here and join! It's super easy, crazy fun, and best of all FREE. Seriously. Wadda ya waiting for?)