Even in certain economical times, raising kiddos is EXPENSIVE. You can coupon all you want but it all boils down to needs which can cost you a bundle if you’re not strategic. That’s why I want to tell you about Freepeats.org, “an online forum which allows parents to pass on gently-used baby, kid, and maternity items they’ve finished with and pick up similar items for free from other nearby parents.” Think of it as basically as a specialized Craigslist without money exchanged.
For a simple lifetime fee of $4.95, you can post items and request items from other members. What a great way to reduce the amount of things that we consume and give away products that you no longer need to a good home where they are needed! For specifics on what you can give away, what metro areas have forums, and how the Freepeats process works go to the FAQ page . Read what Freepeats.org members have to say about it here . And read more about the press coverage that Freepeats has received here .
Now, I love the concept of this organization and think it has the potential to save you scads of cash and improve our world; however, that’s not the only reason why I’m posting about it today. I have TEN, count ’em 1, 2, 3 . . . 8, 9, 10 LIFETIME membership to giveaway courtesy of Freepeat’s founder Angie (check out the awesomeness that is her blog @ BabyCheapskate.com ). All you have to do is to leave a comment with your name, the Freepeats group you’d like to join, and one item you’ll give away once you’re a member. I’ll randomly select 10 winners on Thursday, March 26th. Post where you’ve tweeted this giveaway on Twitter and/or your Facebook Status Update to receive up to 2 additional entries.
AND that’s not all . . . Angie says even if you don’t win you have the opportunity to get a free lifetime membership. Sign up for a Freepeats Membership, pay for it, post two items to offer during the month of March, and at the end of the month, your payment will be refunded! It’s all a part of Angie’s non-evil plan to get you to do some spring cleaning and hook you up with a Freepeats Membership. What are you waiting for? Get to commenting, folks!
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Of course you know my name and region. I think I would like to give away a booster seat. Cameron has been using it as a chair in his bedroom(even though he already has one for that purpose) since the new van has built in boosters.
I’d love to join the Seattle group. I have a bunch of clothes and bottles and a baby swing that I’d be interested in giving away. Yay!
Hi, Here from Indiana. I have a potty chair I’m no longer in need of. It was used 2-3 times. Now, we’re all trained! Yippee! Thx for the opportunity to win!
Samantha
Hello,
I’d like to join the Washington, D.C. group, and I’d offer up some toys and outgrown. baby clothes.
Thanks!
Hey,
This is April and I’d like to join the Minneapolis group. I have lots of gently used girl clothes that I’d give away.
Thanks!
Hey,
This is April and I’d like to join the Minneapolis group. I have lots of gently used girl clothes that I’d give away.
Thanks!
Hey,
This is April and I’d like to join the Minneapolis group. I have lots of gently used girl clothes that I’d give away.
Thanks!
Hi there! I’d like to join the Cleveland group and I have some washed but never worn girl clothes to post!