Toronto Swap Events This Week: October 15-20, 2013

Saturday, October 19
Canzine Symposium for Indie Culture Makers
11am-3pm
918 Bathurst St.
Admission: $38 day pass

Crafty types may want to check out Canzine's symposium on Saturday. it's a full day of events including a zine swap and skill share, in addition to a panel discussion, book pitch, readings, books, comics and printed ephemera.


Sunday, October 20
Evergreen Brickworks Community Clothing Swap
11am-2pm
BMO Atrium, Evergreen Brickworks
Admission: $3

If you're still hunting for a halloween costume, Sunday's clothing swap is perfect! It's open to men, women, youth and children; and clean, gently used clothing (except underwear), fashion accessories and Halloween costumes are welcome. As always, proceeds will go towards further community events at Evergreen Brick Works, and all extra clothing will be given to charity. Check out their site for info on advanced clothing drop off dates and times.

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Toronto Swap Events This Week: September 23-29, 2013

Saturday, September 28
Autumn Uber-SWAP
11am-2pm
947 Queen Street East, Toronto (Queen E. Presb. Church) at Carlaw
Admission: $10

It's uber-swap time again! Nathalie Roze's quarterly event is always big, chaotic and fun.

Gently used in-season clothing, accessories & footwear as well as craft supplies & fabric are welcome (minimum 10 approved items needed to participate).

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Swap Don't Shop! This Saturday!

So excited about this weekend's swap! We're in a new location, this time around - at the Arts Market on College. Details below:

Autumn Clothing Swap Party
Saturday, September 21
12pm-4pm
Arts Market, 846 College St.
Admission: $5

Show up with the clothes and accessories you no longer want, and leave with a great new haul! You'll get a ticket for each good quality item you bring (max. 30 tickets). Each ticket can then be redeemed for a new swap find.

The swap starts at noon, but feel free to arrive any time after 11:30am to drop off your clothes.

As usual, there will also be snacks, diy tips and on-site alterations.

All clothing, shoes, and other accessories (with the exception of socks & undies) that are clean and in good condition are welcome.

At the end of the day, all of the clothing that is left will be donated to charity.

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Links: Shopping Food for Thought

It's always tempting to go shopping at the start of a new season. Below are some shopping-related links that don't include the usual sale promotions:

If, like me, you're someone who struggles with responsible spending, xojane's piece on avoiding 'I deserve it' purchases is a good pre-shopping read.

If you're not into spending money, but you're feeling dissatisfied with your fall wardrobe, shopping doesn't always need to cost money. Styled247 has some tips on shopping your closet.

..and check out stiletosandtequila's post to remind you of all the reasons why shopping isn't all it's cracked up to be.

And on the 'bigger picture' side of things, an interesting interview on the CBC with Doug Stephens sheds some light on the consumer impact of creating safer and more financially reasonable working conditions for factory workers in Bangladesh (hint: it's pretty minor).

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Toronto Swap Events This Week: August 19-26, 2013

Things have been fairly quiet on the swapping front this month, but there are a couple of fun events coming up in the next week:  

Thursday, August 22
Summer's Eve Clothing Swap
6:30pm-8pm
Admission: $5 requested donation
Bring your gently used clothing and accessories. Exchange them for others gently used items.
All proceeds and leftover clothing will be donated to a local charity.

Monday, August 26
Home Ec: Food & Films
8pm
Handlebar, 129 Augusta St.
Admission: FREE
Although this event is not happening until next week, you might want to do some advanced planning. With a food & films theme this month, this potluck event should appeal to cinephiles and foodies alike. People are welcome (but not required) to being a food item to share with others. As well as delicious film-inspired snacks, look forward to projections of famous foodie flicks and some good natured banter on the topic of the best food films of all time.

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Toronto Swap Events This Week: August 5-11, 2013

Sunday, August 11

CLOTHING SWAP In Support of Horizons For Youth
12pm – 4pm
Arts Market, 846 College St.
Admission: PWYC
Update your wardrobe, be part of a sustainable movement and help support homeless or at risk youth! Bring gently used clothing (with the exception of socks or underwear) and swap them for new-to-you pieces! Proceeds going to the Horizons for Youth Foundation. 

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Toronto Swap Events This Week: July 22 -29, 2013

Saturday, July 27
Book, Movie, Music Eco Swap
11am – 9pm
Yonge-Dundas Square
Admission: FREE
Thousands of items will be available at this media swap event. For each item you bring you get a token that can be used towards a new swap find. There will also be a family-friendly section for the kids.

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