Barter & Exchange
The “Barter & Exchange” category brings together ToitChezMoi resources focused on supportive co-living: offering a spare room in exchange for a caring presence and small everyday services.
It explores accommodation in exchange for services, practical organization, best practices, and key points to consider (framework, expectations, communication) to help hosts and cohabitants build a successful arrangement. You will also find insights on supporting seniors, family life, childcare, and everyday mutual support.
Browse the articles to better understand this topic and move forward step by step, whether you are offering a room or looking for a more human-centered housing solution.
Alternative and free solutions to have your pet looked after during the holidays
Sometimes, it is impossible to take your pet with you on vacation. Your neighbors, family, or friends are not available to take care of him, do not panic. Above all, do not abandon your friend. Shelters are overwhelmed every summer. Every year in France, nearly 100,000 animals are abandoned. Of these statistics, 80% of them […]
03/08/2016
The 5 good deals for cheap holidays
In 2016, less than 60% of French people will go on vacation with an average summer vacation budget of 889 euros. The current socio-economic situation and declining purchasing power mean that many French people are increasingly planning their vacations. They plan them according to the budget.
22/05/2016
Issues faced by caregivers of elderly, disabled, or aging individuals.
Close caregivers are family members, friends, or neighbors. They represent 60% of caregivers and dedicate their time to performing a variety of tasks. Among these tasks, taking care of elderly people helps to facilitate the home life of dependent individuals following a disability, an illness […]
16/05/2016
Collaborative consumption is trendy
Saving money, meeting great people, sharing… Collaborative consumption has many advantages. But what exactly is it?
28/04/2015
SOS from a distressed mom
Nothing like family life to spice up your daily routine… and your end of the month! Whether you are a mom or dad, when you have one child or more, expenses add up very quickly. They can quickly represent a significant burden for families who want to organize their lives.
21/04/2015
The devil wears Tafta or threatens collaborative consumption
Le Télégramme reported that gardening enthusiasts and amateurs meet several times a year to share or exchange plants and advice. Unfortunately, they will likely soon find themselves in illegality. Indeed, these plant swaps are now threatened by the free trade agreement or Tafta (Transatlantic Free Trade Area).
16/04/2015
Rent your room and, in exchange, learn a foreign language
Housing in exchange for services is becoming common practice. Multiple services such as companionship for seniors, homework help, or dog sitting can be offered in exchange for a room or housing. However, few know that one can also offer computer lessons or language courses. The process is simple. From […]
01/04/2015
Barter, exchange, the economy of tomorrow!
Nowadays everyone is looking to save money: that is why for some time now many websites promoting bartering and exchanging have been appearing online.
31/03/2015