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Swap Review

June 27, 2011 By 2 Comments

Thanks to so many of you for coming to the swap yesterday!  I saw a lot of KinderCycle “regulars” and a lot of new people too.  It was great to see you all.  We had a kids’ play area that I saw many kids enjoying.  I know my daughter would have loved it if she had been there.  The capoeira studio we were in was so spacious, I thought it would be a good idea to have a separate kids’ play area.  Let me know what you thought of it!

Loved Twice came to the end of the swap; newborns in need scored big with all the leftover 0-12 month stuff.  A lot of the other leftovers will go to Brighter Beginnings this week.  And, dogs and cats may get some stuffed animals to love.  I feel immensely proud that we are recycling our kids’ stuff in such wonderful ways.

As usual, I didn’t have a moment to take pictures, but thankfully, my husband remembered to take some.  I love seeing the swap stuff with the fabulous capoeira t-shirts hanging overhead.

Filed Under: Behind the Scenes, Diaper Drive, Donations, Preemie Box, Swap

Swap Wrap Up

April 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Happy SwappersBy all accounts, Sunday’s swap was a success!  I love this picture of these 2 happy mamas.  They scored some great pieces; I think they definitely got their money’s worth!

And, our donation efforts were also a success!  Swappers brought diapers to give to needy families through Help A Mother Out, and we also gave stuff appropriate for 0-12 month olds to Loved Twice.

I’m so happy with how KinderCycle is turning into a wonderful resource for getting rid of kids’ stuff you are done with, getting kids’ stuff you want and funneling leftover items to where they can benefit our community.

Filed Under: Behind the Scenes, Diaper Drive, Donations, Swap, Why KinderCycle?

Diaper Drive

March 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Think back to the week your baby was born.   I’m sure there were stresses.  Maybe the hospital didn’t follow your birth plan. Maybe breastfeeding didn’t come easily.  Maybe well-meaning visitors stayed too long.  And, I’m pretty sure that you craved more sleep.

But, did you worry about whether your child would have enough diapers to get through the week?  I didn’t.  Whatever challenges came up along the way, I knew that our daughter would always have clean diapers.

Not every family is as fortunate; KinderCycle wants to do something to help.  We’re partnering with Help a Mother Out and will be hosting diaper drives at upcoming swaps.  So, when you get ready for the April 10th swap, gather clothes, toys, books and gear to swap, and also bring a package of diapers (or more) so that you can help KinderCycle give diapers to families who need them.

Filed Under: Behind the Scenes, Diaper Drive, Donations, Shout Out, Swap