As Frederick County families face the fallout of the federal shutdown, they’re gathering at the county fairgrounds for a Tot Swap this weekend. While some households are selling their lightly used items, others are finding something new at a discount.
The Tot Swap first began almost 19 years ago, according to Manager Jill Lamb, who says the organization saw a need in the community. “Things are expensive, let’s start selling stuff, get people extra money,” Lamb said.
Families can bring lightly used items, like strollers, baby supplies, children’s clothes, books and games, and earn 60% of the sales in the process. Households that volunteer for the event can even earn 75%. The remainder of the proceeds go towards supporting Tot Swap…