Need to clean out some space in your closet? Want to add a few more things to your wardrobe for free? Accomplish both (although I make no promises about extra space in your closet) with a clothing swap with your friends. Bobbi invited me to a clothing swap with a few of her friends the other day, and I brought my sister (in law) along. The premise is simple: bring clothes you do not want, and swap them for your friends clothes that they do not want — but you do!
Caitlin showing off the clothes that she brought to swap!
I have heard about these parties for a while, but this was the first time that I actually got to attend one. It was a lot of fun. We did not really have any rules, but I remember hearing about other parties that did.
Another table loaded up with items to swap...
Tips for a Successful Clothing Swap:
- Bring clothes that you actually like (somewhat). Something that you do not like from Aunt Suzie might be the best fit for your friend Jenna. However, you want your clothes to be relatively free of stains and holes. Remember that you want others to take your clothes, not pass by them in disgust!
- Plan your guest list — we had around 12 and it seemed like a great number. There was a large quantity of clothing, but we quickly ran out of space to display the items on. If we had one or two more guests, it would have been okay, but many more would have just been too busy.
- Set out an assorted array of appetizers and drinks. Finger foods are great for a party like this, because it keeps you free of a plate that you have to keep from dropping on clothes!
- Make up your own rules. Like I said, we did not really have any rules and it worked out fine. Some people have tickets, so you get a “ticket” for each item that you bring. That way someone cannot show up with one item and take home twenty. We had a nice group of women who were generous and not trying to sneakily steal a bunch of things.
- Decide what to do with the leftovers. We ended up with a few bags worth of extra items after everyone picked things out. I happened to be having a garage sale, so the girls just let me take all the extras. The other plan was to donate them to the Goodwill.
Caitlin and Bobbi showing off some sweet selections with me!
There you have it. A fun way to get a whole new wardrobe — or at least a few cute new pieces! Have you ever participated in one of these? I highly recommend it! If you want to see a few items that I brought — and left with, come back later today.
, by Candace Cameron Bure, I realized that I should not be eating snack food all the time. What usually happens when I buy chips is that I eat the whole bag in a matter of days, mindlessly. Candace talks about moderation, but not completely denying yourself of things. I really wanted to throw out the whole bag of Doritos (because I know how bad they are for me), but felt like that would be a waste of money. So instead, I made little baggies for the next 7 weeks with small portions on it.
to come in the mail, things got a little out of hand again. 
