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November 17, 2009
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I’d thought I share a little idea that maybe a few of you would like to adopt. You know those friends you have that have a specific talent (or several) that you would just love to learn? I have one such friend, Natalia, who is a graphic designer and I admire her work greatly. I wanted to learn the basics of graphic design so I approached her with a proposition, if she taught me a few things, I would watch her kids for an equal amount of time that she spent on the class. It worked out pretty swimmingly and we both enjoyed the classes and chatting for a bit each week. Plus, the only cost was our time.

So friends, I’ll teach you how to make an incredible loaf of wheat bread if you … well, what would you love to offer?

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  • On November 17, 2009 , tiffany said:

    This is such a great idea! I usually offer to cook really delicious food for people in return for their help with things.

  • On November 17, 2009 , Thao said:

    Awesome idea! I love trades like that. I would offer my portrait photography services for … something beautiful and handcrafted.

  • On November 17, 2009 , Sue (Someone's Mom) said:

    I'm a food person too. I generally bake for those who have done nice things for me.

    Sue

  • On November 17, 2009 , Cole said:

    I love trading, my parents own a restaurant and trade food with their vet for care of their many animals.
    I'd totally trade teaching how to make jerk chicken, a killer cheesecake, or my yummy lasagna, but that might be cheating since I already blogged about it here http://adventuresinloveandhappiness.blogspot.com/2009/10/layers-of-goodness.html

  • On November 17, 2009 , Jes said:

    I'm a graphic and web designer, so…thats what I got:)

    Jessica

    http://kohlercreated.com/blog

  • On November 17, 2009 , Marta said:

    I can teach you Spanish or Catalan :)

  • On November 17, 2009 , Emilia Jane said:

    gah! i love this idea! i'm going to repost! i REALLY want to learn graphic design…and the basic skills of running a business. I can teach baking, handstamping jewelry, making jewelry, ummm. basic sewing? like real basic. so fun!

  • On November 17, 2009 , Lynne said:

    I haven't got any skills that are exciting, but I'm pretty good on spreadsheets and business plans (I'm an accountant.) Boring, right? I'd like to learn something about Illustrator, how to get my camera off auto and more Photoshop skills.

  • On November 18, 2009 , BOHO Boutique said:

    We use to do this in the small town I lived in in England Its such a great way to share,teach,give,receive,learn and at no cost. Which in these times is even better..I have thought about trying to start something like this in my Boutique It would be so great..

  • On November 18, 2009 , Kate said:

    this is adore, melanie! i wish you lived in LA so we could swap bread for whatever goodies i could think up! xo kate

  • On November 18, 2009 , roysie said:

    What a great idea! I have always wanted to learn how to bake bread. I can teach you how to drive a stick shift!

  • On November 18, 2009 , notebook doodles said:

    that is an awesome idea :D good luck with learning the basics! i'm sure you'll find it really rewarding since you'll be able to create things soon!!

  • On November 18, 2009 , laura marie said:

    ah i just love this! i would offer a listening ear and a cup of tea, because sometimes that's really just all we need.

  • On November 18, 2009 , Nicole Marie said:

    hahah that's such a cute and great idea! although i don't really have anything to teach. haha

  • On November 18, 2009 , Natalia said:

    awww, i enjoyed our classes too—your diploma's in the mail. (he-he)

  • On November 18, 2009 , abigail said:

    I taught a friend how to knit, she taught me how to sew. It's the best way to learn, if only because we got to hang out together!

  • On November 18, 2009 , karen said:

    I can teach piano or calligraphy…and please share the wheat bread recipe even if you already know how to play and write!

  • On November 19, 2009 , The Lil Bee said:

    Genius. I can make you a good outfit!

  • On November 20, 2009 , rubi said:

    i love this idea.
    i'm still looking for a massage therapist to trade haircuts with.

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