A few years ago the adults in my family decided to stop "swapping" money at Christmas buying each other gifts we either couldn't afford to give or may not want to get.  Perhaps we should have considered another type of "swap"--the kind growing in popularity given recessionary conditions--swapping things we have but don't want for things others feel the same way about.

Several articles have been published this year about the rise in swapping, but the one that caught my eye today was about a new program from SunTrust banks...yes a bank...called "Swap a Solid".  And while I don't love the name, I do love the premise behind the Facebook application that enables members to swap any goods or services.  It is part of the organization's "Live Solid" campaign that celebrates consumer shift toward a more sustainable economic footprint that limits risk and exposure and maximizes enjoyment.  

What about you?  Have you participated in any swaps this year?  Are you considering it this holiday season?