Do you ever barter? I do all the time with my sisters for babysitting! I have them go “shopping” in the Ivanovsky mini-mart for cleaning supplies, make-up, razors, etc. in exchange for babysitting or giving the kids rides.
I don’t really barter with anyone who isn’t family but I wouldn’t be against it in any way. I have done haircuts in exchange for items before and I have a friend that does embroidery, we trade for my ceramic plates when I need something done or she needs a gift. It works out well for both of us!
Below is a post from Jane, she barters quite a bit and I think it is really interesting.
I recently found a new bartering buddy. My friend introduced me to a lady who has chicken…and eggs! (thanks Veronica…hello Mary Ann)
“Egg Lady” gave me eggs for charcoal, rice and pasta sauce. All things I have an abundance of.
5 dozen cage free eggs (normal cost from her $2 each, normal store cost $3.75 each)
Do you ever barter? Who do you barter with? How does it work?
Part comedian, part Dad, part athlete. He will boss around your children while they play ball.
Just as angelic as she looks, this girl could easily raise a Village by herself, and all the children would grow up to be President.
Self proclaimed, she would be a webkinz dog. Because, "they're cute, and puppies are too. And they're sweet and they always get along with other puppies."
This mini-Martha Stewart can handle ANY craft you send her way. She isn't all bows and rainbows, she's got karate kid moves!
Not "Pick-Me-Up" like caffeine, she wants you to pick her up! AND NOW!
Anything that can be destroyed WILL be destroyed!
Practically Perfect in Every Way for now! Nicknamed "The Panda" she is rolly polly and lives by the motto, "the little one, is KING!"
The resident Labradoodle, Miller got his name because Mom won and got to name the baby! Need something chewed up? He'll take care of it. Especially if it's expensive..
I've bartered my sewing skills and photography for vinyl lettering, haircuts, movie tickets, etc. I've loved it every time!!
I babysit once a week to have my hair professionally colored by an expert 🙂
oh btw I'd luv to see a pic of the "Ivanovsky mini-mart".
I've bartered my photography for hair, vinyl lettering, facials and piano lessons. I love it.
I used to barter ironing the clothes of my scrapbooking supply consultant…for scrapbooking supplies!
I bartered piano lessons for our friends children. Their farmers and game me 1/4 of a beef.