tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260249633634164991.post257098455031971331..comments2024-02-03T10:59:44.384-05:00Comments on What To Wear Wednesdays: What to Wear: A Clothing SwapShari Braendelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07785980426298777686noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260249633634164991.post-1398586269468125542010-09-15T06:51:27.060-04:002010-09-15T06:51:27.060-04:00Some of my favorite pieces in my closet are from a...Some of my favorite pieces in my closet are from a clothing shop my church did.<br /><br />I have to tell you about one of them. When I walked through our swap last year, there was the most gorgeous patent leather red purse. I snatched that thing up so fast! Well, it turned out that it had belonged to a friend in my Sunday school class.<br /><br />My friend died of cancer this year. It's almost time to pull out the red purse again, and it has become more than just a purse. It's a treasure that will remind me of my friend every time I use it. <br /><br /><br />TAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05719272265128184776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260249633634164991.post-82543695663138590692010-09-03T11:37:59.170-04:002010-09-03T11:37:59.170-04:00I immediately thought about baby&kids clothes ...I immediately thought about baby&kids clothes and products swap. When families are done having babies, they have all the equipment left. High chairs, baby beds, changing tables, bath tubs, car seats, strollers, play mats, toys, books and of course all the clothes (some clothes like special dresses are not worn more than once or twice, and are like new). And we all know how kids grow and there are often really nice clothes, in good condition, left behind, and that is what the growing babies could use.<br /><br /> On the other hand, there are new parents-to-be, or pregnant single moms, who are anxious about how to provide for their baby. <br /><br />Maybe a church mom's group, neighborhood parents, schools or other could have swap with a special twist: when people bring their used baby products in, they can choose to donate their tickets for those who do not have any products to bring (like pregnant with their first), but would desperately need some. This way the ones who come for the swap without anything (or very little) to swap with could still have some pieces/items they need. Like I would be so willing to bring stuff from our kids that someone else could still use and donate tickets for the needy families.Henna-Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13210447166363186496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260249633634164991.post-87476321603106744682010-09-02T22:28:28.484-04:002010-09-02T22:28:28.484-04:00Hi, Shari :-) I hosted a clothing swap about 18 m...Hi, Shari :-) I hosted a clothing swap about 18 months ago for several families at church. I had gotten tons of girls clothes from my sister and knew many people at church who could use them. So, I invited them all to bring anything extra they had lying around, I organized it, brought treats and everyone shopped and had great fellowship! It was so much fun that I've been thinking about doing it again as a "back-to-school" function!Daphnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17717144386648808854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260249633634164991.post-59880259731451364662010-09-02T14:32:43.616-04:002010-09-02T14:32:43.616-04:00Hi Shari,
I used to host clothing swaps in our ho...Hi Shari,<br /><br />I used to host clothing swaps in our home many years ago and they were a blast! <br /><br />I would set up various "departments" (ie. clothes, shoes, accessories, etc.) in the main areas of our house and leave the bedrooms and bathrooms available for the ladies to use as their "dressing rooms". Everyone helped set up the "store" and then it was time to shop. And shop we did! <br /><br />After we finished, I hosted a luncheon in our kitchen so we could all eat and fellowship together. I did this potluck style, so each gal brought either an appetizer, a side dish, a drink, or a dessert to share with the group. <br /><br />Both the clothing swap and the luncheons were fantastic experiences each time we did them. They were great opportunities to spend time with friends and a wonderful way to get "new" clothes!<br /><br />Smiles,<br />Natalie :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260249633634164991.post-28051406631868783012010-09-02T10:50:42.442-04:002010-09-02T10:50:42.442-04:00LOVE the idea of a clothing swap! Thx Shari! Have ...LOVE the idea of a clothing swap! Thx Shari! Have fun in the Caymans!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17673976941941006428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260249633634164991.post-64244621038949941102010-09-01T15:35:59.496-04:002010-09-01T15:35:59.496-04:00The clothing swap sounds like a great idea - and a...The clothing swap sounds like a great idea - and a lot of fun. But I had to tell you last week I clicked on the Cayman conference button - and I've been there! I was there in 2008 for a week SCUBA diving and it's one of the prettiest places I've ever been. And the meals - well, you'll be swappin' out your 12's and 14's when you get home! :-)Carolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260249633634164991.post-13163437485562217972010-09-01T12:14:06.865-04:002010-09-01T12:14:06.865-04:00It would be so fun to have a MOPS group do that! I...It would be so fun to have a MOPS group do that! I guess that would be considered a big scale type setting. But for someone like me, who is smaller than the average gal, a bigger setting seems to be hopeful for more options in the small department...IDK...sounds fun though!!! :DMariahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14677482760333751090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260249633634164991.post-35270665918550366192010-09-01T10:44:27.366-04:002010-09-01T10:44:27.366-04:00A great idea Shari. You are a blessing to women an...A great idea Shari. You are a blessing to women and God is using you to open our eyes to the beauty that surrounds us and the capabilities that he has provided for us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260249633634164991.post-1590578013042812912010-09-01T10:44:02.972-04:002010-09-01T10:44:02.972-04:00Shari,
What a great idea! I have been thinking ab...Shari,<br />What a great idea! I have been thinking about an avenue to donate my clothes that are still "stylish" but no longer fit and this would be great fun. At the same time teaching that we can find fun outfits that don't have to cost - the best thing free and giving at the same time. My idea is to combine ladies my age with their teen or college age daughters. Maybe have a theme around Psalm 45:11 :)Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16298048684758949139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260249633634164991.post-32176074794188384012010-09-01T06:23:59.799-04:002010-09-01T06:23:59.799-04:00Shari,
Clothing swaps are so much fun! A dear fri...Shari,<br /><br />Clothing swaps are so much fun! A dear friend of mine has organized a clothing swap for the college girls at our church the past 2 years. Last year it was simply a party to swap clothes. This year she decided to make it an encouragement dinner. The guys in the college group served dinner to the young ladies. After dinner there was a short program with a beautiful song from our youth ministers wife. Three ladies from 3 different generations in our church spoke to the girls to encourage them to be Godly sisters in Christ. After the program the girls had a blast shopping for their "new" clothes. This was a fun, new way to reach young ladies for Christ.The Calm of His Presencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05963836766874616080noreply@blogger.com