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Who is PSYCHOTIC LEOPARD?: Interview with Lisa Johnson
Posted by Lisa Johnson on
I: You are an artist, writer, editor, jewelry-maker and designer. How does this play into the products featured on Psychotic Leopard? Psychotic Leopard's Lisa: I learned that I have an eye for detail when it comes to shopping, and have a skill for finding all kinds of wacky treasures, both in and out of stores. I love extreme clothing or fashion, crazy animal prints, and anything that has a "way-out" sense of style. For me, fashion is a tool to connect. People constantly come up to me in restaurants or on the street and tell me they love...
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BENEFITS OF BARTER: Take the Quiz! What Do I Have To Trade? What do I Want?
Posted by Lisa Johnson on
Barter, the exchange of goods or services for other goods or services without using money, is a wonderful way to save money, make friends, and get great stuff! It helps develop key survival skills in any economy, and fosters an environment of collaboration and sharing. For some reason, however, many people initially become uncomfortable with the notion of trade. When speaking to friends about my idea of hosting a swap, often they will say, "But I don't have anything to trade!" or "I'm not sure what exactly I need." Fear no more, and take my handy dandy "What do I have to...
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BENEFITS OF BARTER - The Serendipitous History of a Swapper - Part 1 in a Series of Four
Posted by Lisa Johnson on
Why trade? In this economy, why not? Barter, or the act of trading without the use of money, has many benefits, including the following: SAVE CASH - benefit without spending money SAVE TIME - have others do what you prefer not to MAKE FRIENDS - everyone has something to offer HELP THE ENVIRONMENT - reuse, recycle, reduce EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN - learn how to negotiate and much more EMPOWER - value labor and develop self-reliance, as well as the power of negotiation BUILD COMMUNITY PRIDE - collective power through the individuals in a group HAVE FUN! My earliest trade occurred...
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