So, my church, Family Harvest Church had us read a book, 40 Days To Greater Generosity, during lent. I really thought I'd heard everything there is to hear about giving and began out of pure obedience. Hey, I'm just being honest here! Boy was I wrong! First of all, I never felt as though I was much of a giver because I am constantly looking at what don't have to give rather than what I do have. I was delighted to find that I give much more than I thought I did, and yet made me hungry to give more. To say the least, the book got me thinking. In fact, God had already been dealing with me about many things in the book, because as you know I changed the focus on this blog toward finding ways to give to the widow and single mom.
Not only does the daily devotional remind the reader of scriptural principles in giving, but it combines this with practical ways to look outside the box for ways to be more generous....And not just with money.
Anyway, I thought I'd let you know that thanks to Linda Thompson and generous people at FHC giving their coupons, (and a few of you donated items as well) I was able to donate over $58.00 worth of product to the pantry this week alone! The more coupons we bring in, the more we can do! This cost me absolutely nothing but time and effort! At this rate, (and providing we receive more coupons, we could easily increase) together we could give over $2500 in a year! Not bad for just bringing in the coupon section that you may already just throw away!
I said all of this to say, that I was looking for ways to be generous without having to spend a dime, because that's just where we're at financially. But God truly does provide seed for the sower. Ask God, He will give you creative ideas to give from what you do have. Stop fretting over what you don't have. God does give seed to the sower!
If you're interested in helping me, just bring your coupons or non perishable items to Family Harvest Church this Sunday. (It's best if the coupons are still together in their jackets, it's very difficult to use loose already cut coupons because of our current filing system.)
**Plus a special shout out to Colin at Hip2Save.com for doing all the leg work with all those great deals!
In response to a 40 day teaching on generosity, I began to seek God on how I could give more. Then it came to me! I could use coupons to purchase the free items offered every week and give them to widows and single mothers. God is faithful and He gives seed to the sower.
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Saturday, April 9, 2011
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Shoppping List for Charity 4/3/11
Colgate Maxfresh, Maxwhite, or Maxclean toothpaste 6 oz $2.99 = $2.99 RR
Use the $0.35/1 coupon found in the 4/3 SS
Pay $2.64
Get back a $2.99 RR
Final cost FREE + a $0.35 moneymaker!
Use the $0.35/1 coupon found in the 4/3 SS
Pay $2.64
Get back a $2.99 RR
Final cost FREE + a $0.35 moneymaker!
Spend $10 on Participating household items = $3 RR
(Swiffer, Tide, Febreze, Bounce, Downy, cascade)
Buy around 4 Swiffer Dust & Shines on sale for 25% off
(The online price is not listed, but I’m guessing these will be priced around $2.99)
Use 2 buy one get one free coupons found in the 4/3 PG
Pay $5.98 (IF these are priced at $2.99 each)
Get back a $3 RR
Final cost only $0.75 each!
Accu-Chek Aviva or Compact Plus blood glucose monitor $14.99 = $5 RR
Submit for the $14.99 Mail-in Rebate found on the package
Final cost FREE + a $5 Moneymaker!
Olay lotion 8.4-20.2 oz, body wash 10-23.6 oz, bar soap 2-4 pk Buy 1 get 1 50% off
Deal Scenario #1:
Buy two Olay bar soap 2 pks $2.99 each (based on online price)
Minus Buy 1 get 1 50% off sale = $4.49 for both
Use 2 $2/1 coupons found in the 4/3 PG
Final cost only $0.24 per 2-pack!
Nature Made vitamins and supplements Buy 1 get 1 Free
Deal scenario #1:
Buy 2 Nature Made Vitamin B-6 50 mg tablets (100 ct) $6.29 each (based on online price)
Minus Buy 1 get 1 Free sale = $6.29 for both
Use 2 $3/1 coupons found in the Feb and/or March issue of All You mag
Final cost Only $0.29 for both!
Almay Cosmetics 40% off
Buy One Coat Nourishing Waterproof Thickening mascara or Intense I-Color $7.99 (based on online price)
Minus 40% off sale = $4.79
Use the $2/1 coupon found in the 3/6 SS
Plus, use the $2/1 Walgreens coupon found in the Spring Beauty Guide Coupon Booklet
Final cost $0.79!
Gold Bond body wash 12.5 oz $5.88 = $3 Ecb (limit 1)
Use the $2/1 coupon found in the 4/3 SS or 3/6 SS
Pay $3.88
Get back a $3 Ecb
Final cost $0.88!
Crest or Oral-B Pro-health complete rinse 16.9 oz, Clinical gum toothpaste 4 oz or Glide Clinical Protection floss 38.2 oz $3.49 = $2.50 Ecb (limit 2)
Use the $1/1 Crest rinse coupon found in the 4/3 PG
Or use the $1/1 Glide coupon found in the 4/3 PG
Pay $2.49
Get back a $2.50 Ecb
Final cost FREE!
Spend $20 on Benefiber, Gas-X, Maalox, or Prevacid 14 ct = $10 Ecb (limit 1)
Deal Scenario #1:
Buy 4 Gas-x Prevention products $6.29 (based on online price)
Total = $25.16
Use 4 $4/1 coupons found in the 12/12 SS
Pay $9.16
Get back a $10 Ecb
Final cost FREE + Moneymaker!
**There is also a $3/1 Benefiber coupon available here.
Complete Multi-purpose solution 12 oz $8.99 = $8.99 Ecb (limit 1)
Use the $1/1 coupon found in the 4/3 SS
Pay $7.99
Get back a $8.99 Ecb
Final cost FREE + a $1 Moneymaker!
G-U-M Eez-thru flossers 75-150 ct $2 = $2 Ecb (limit 2)
Final cost FREE!
Thanks to Hip2Save for the information! If it wasn't for you, we wouldn't be able to give as much as we do!
Thanks to Linda at Together Spreading Kindness and Family Harvest Church for allowing us to do this!
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