Occasionally the kids in our neighborhood have an informal swap meet. They dig through their closets and drawers for tradable treasures, then spend hours (and sometimes days!) pondering the treasures and bartering with each other. It’s a great way for kids to recycle their belongings and get new things without spending money.

Items to trade (books, toys, sports cards, audiotapes, CDs, stickers, knickknacks, and so on)

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