South Florida parents share their stories and advice
In these tough times more moms and dads now barter rather than pay cash.
Our Lifestyle reporter Liz Doup is looking for parents who barter to share their stories.
So, if you bake a cake for a neighbor in exchange for her transporting your kids. Or you repair a roof in exchange for getting your pool fixed. If you barter with friends, or strangers, Liz wants to talk.
You can reach her at ldoup@sunsentinel.com.
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