“It’s not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving.” — Mother Teresa I once gifted my cousin a pair of shoes I thought she would love. They didn’t fit. She still smiled, but I remember that little sting of “I tried but missed.” That memory stuck. How many times do…
“We are not rich by what we possess but by what we can do without.” — Immanuel Kant I never thought about how much stuff I had until I moved apartments. That was when I first started thinking about what I actually needed. And that turned into an unexpected yet welcome lifestyle change. As I…
Join Swampum in celebrating World Environment Day 2024. Reflect on how small actions, like exchanging secondhand goods, contribute to significant environmental and societal benefits. Be the change you wish to see in the world.
In 2006, BookMooch started a whole new era in online book swapping. John Buckman had this idea to make a platform that was more than just swapping books. it was about creating a community. It was a new way for readers everywhere to connect.
“A penny saved is a penny gained.” Thomas Fuller Let’s face it, today’s inflationary economic environment makes spending less money just as beneficial to your financial condition as making more. And finding new ways to spend less has become increasingly important for many people. Whether you’re a budget-conscious student, a thrifty shopper, or simply someone…
“What’s the use of a fine house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on?” Henry David Thoreau We need the environment more than the environment needs us. It provides the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the resources we use to support our lifestyles and the advancement of human…
Raise your hand if you love reading and REAL books! There are no doubt advantages to the digital revolution, but there’s also nothing quite like curling up in a comfy chair or hammock with a book in your hands, and getting lost in another world for a pleasant hour or so. Here at Swampum, we’re…
