BorrowMe for Freecycle Users
Feb 8th
The ideals behind the Freecycle Network are noble and geared towards helping the planet. They have thousands of groups with millions of members across the globe, but they have been facing the loss of members and groups left right and center (Most notably in the UK where Freegle has sprung up in the upheaval). Many have accused Deron Beal of trying to stifle the community, and others compare his opposition to change to Craig Newmark of Craigslist. Most agree though, the biggest issue with Freecycle is option.
Success Story #42 – Pickup Truck
Feb 3rd
We have all been there. We’re forced to move, or need to pick up a large item, but we just can’t pack it into the Kia no matter which way we bend, push or fold. Most people call a friend who has a truck and get it dealt with Tout de suite (Look at me using fancy french words!), but what about those poor souls who don’t have somebody on speed dial? You guessed it, BorrowMe.com!
BorrowMe for Theater Groups
Feb 1st
“O BorrowMe, BorrowMe! Wherefore art thou BorrowMe?”… OK, while Shakespeare may not have lived long enough to experience theaters crumble from the pressures of the Mega-Movie-Plexes, his legacy of plays are faithfully re-enacted year after year by starving artists in underfunded playhouses. As more people shy away from cultured performances in favor of over-budgeted, over-acted screen adaptations of stage classics, theaters struggle for financing to fund wares for their next production. If only there was a better way…
BorrowMe for Offices
Jan 29th
We spend 8 hours or more a day with our co-workers, yet many of us have little to no interaction with each other outside of the throws of work. It would be nice if we could get to know our co-workers a bit more, and save some money in the process. I’m not saying we need to be having BBQ’s on the weekends or helping each other move, but a little extra chatter and a bit of resource sharing never hurt anybody.
Success Story #13 – Rowing Machine
Jan 27th
Tis the season of failed resolutions. Gym memberships lapse almost before they have started, and newly purchased exercise equipment begins collecting dust. We always start out with the best intentions, but so many of us get caught up with other things and drop the ball. So when he wanted to get a rowing machine, Sean decided to post a Wish in hopes of finding one that had been sacrificed to the dust bunnies.
BorrowMe for Condo/Apartment Complexes
Jan 21st
We nod slightly as we pass in the halls, wave a quick acknowledgment from across the lobby or parking lot, but that’s the extent of interaction most people have with their neighbors. One definition for neighbor is “a person who shows kindliness or helpfulness toward his or her fellow humans“, yet we seem to have reservations about talking to our neighbors, let alone borrowing a cup of sugar or an egg like we would have years ago. These days, it’s more like no-way-bors! We are missing out on potential friendships, on building community and feeling like we’re part of something. Not to mention the possibilities for resource sharing!
Facebook Connect and BorrowMe
Jan 19th
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Let us help!
Jan 13th
In some of my upcoming posts, I will be covering some features on BorrowMe that you may or may no be aware of. This will help to bring awareness to these features, but also to make life easier for the users (That’s you!).
This week, we talk about Wishes!
New Year, New Ways of Thinking
Jan 4th
It happens every year, another digit is added to the calendar and people set lofty goals of how they are going to change or better themselves this year. By February, a majority of them have forgotten their resolutions and life is back to normal. This year, set yourself some goals that you can actually implement, be a better neighbor, be a better tenant on earth.
BorrowMe supports uEnd.org this holiday season.
Dec 15th
I stood just inside the doorway, I might as well have been invisible. Hundreds of holiday shoppers were dodging in and out of stores, nearly climbing over each other, like a colony of ants. Loads of holiday gifts were being deposited with weary husbands trying to avoid the fray on the limited benches scattered throughout the mall. As I watched them scurry around, arms loaded with overpriced swag I wondered if anybody was thinking about the less fortunate?