BorrowMe for Moms

Ask any parent and they will tell you that their children were a gift from God, and they would do anything for them. This includes obtaining mass amounts of clothing, toys, cribs, strollers and other accessories that end up consuming their basements and garages. As the children continue to grow, so do the boxes and piles of outgrown items sitting around.

Many of these items were purchased with full knowledge that they would unlikely see more than 3-4 months of use before they had to be retired, and in a majority of cases, these items were purchased brand new. While children may be the light of our lives, they are also a huge drain on our finances. It can easily cost more than $150,000 to raise a child up to the age of 18. There must be a better way.

Again, we come back to the scenario of ‘why should I buy it new, when there are probably a dozen sitting unused within blocks of me!’, this is especially true in suburban areas where 95% of the residents have children, or are having children. For those who are having their second or third child, they can probably reuse many of these items themselves, but what about the new and single mothers who are just starting out?

With the current recession, money is tighter than ever. Despite things looking up, it will take awhile for North America to return to it’s former financial glory. BorrowMe gives new mothers a venue to connect with seasoned vets to acquire some of the things they require for free or at a cost much lower than buying retail. It’s a win-win situation. One person gets what they need, one person gets a few more karma points and clears out some space in their garage!

Helping others can give you a warm and fuzzy feeling inside, especially when the other party has another party in the oven. You can help build a better community and help people find what they need at the same time, can you get any better than that?

Looking for some ideas for things you could add on BorrowMe?

• Car Seats
• Strollers
• Cribs
• Highchairs
• Gyms
• Playpens
• Nightlights
• Books
• Changing tables
• Rockers
• Bottles
• Baby tubs
• Hooded towels
• Baby monitors
• Outlet covers
• Slings
• Jumpers
• Carriers