Adopted Soldier box

I wanted to post a picture of some of the items that I sent to Linda my adopted soldier stationed in Kuwait. My kids also drew pictures to put in the box.  My daughter was so amazed that a "girl" could be in the Army. I told her that she could do what she wanted to do as long as she worked hard. She thinks it is so awesome and said that she is happy to be sending stuff to her. My daughter is 6. My son is 2 and he wanted to draw a picture of a tractor for the "Army girl". I am so proud that my kids are honored to be involved. I think it is important to teach kids to respect and honor those that serve our country. I hope Linda feels the love and appreciate, well as much as she could from a box of stuff.

  Thank you to Save and Share with Coupons & Hobbies with Heart for donating items!

If you would like to donate to my soldier or adopt your own soldier check out the Adopt a Soldier page for more information.

CANDY

Thanks to the wonderful volunteers at the West Hills Food Pantry I was able to obtain this candy for .25 a piece. The volunteers donated coupons for me to be able to do that. This candy will be used to make Easter baskets for the children that their families come to the food pantry. 

Gift Card Giveaway

How much time do you spend on Amazon perusing the random sales and items?
Well I have partnered with Deal Searching Mama and fellow bloggers to offer you a chance at a $50
Amazon Gift Card! Save and Share With Coupons, PA Coupon Family,
Carra Cares with Coupons and Couponlicious are awesome for participating in this
giveaway!

Get a jump on some holiday shopping, buy birthday gifts, heck buy yourself
something for all that work you've been doing!

Adopted soldier

After being sick for the last few weeks I am excited to finally send out a care package for the soldier I adopted in Kuwait. I will be posting items that you can contribute, if you are local. I send out a care package once a month. I will also post the link to the website where you can adopt a soldier of your own. I hope to adopt more soldiers in the next few weeks. 

$25 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

Save and Share with Coupons has reached her goal of 7500+ fans!! So in honor of that she is giving away a $25 Amazon gift card. Carra Cares with Coupons wants to celebrate with her so see below for a chance to win the gift card.

To thank you for helping me reach 7500+ this month,

I am having a $25 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway to one lucky fan!

Your support of my facebook page and website is incredible

and this is my way of saying Thank You!

(Keep your eyes out for a big 10,000+ Giveaway in the future!)

SOME amazing bloggers WANTED TO CELEBRATE WITH US TOO

COUPONLICIOUS

CARRA CARES WITH COUPONS

HOBBIES WITH HEART

PA COUPON FAMILY

DEAL SEARCHING MAMA

food pantry

Yesterday I helped in the local food pantry that is run out of my Church. I have to admit it was my first time actually helping while the clients were shopping for their items. I have been reflecting on this experience ever since. 

It was humbling to see so many families come and request food. They prayed together and genuinely were thankful for what they were receiving. God was working through all the volunteers there.

Watching the process it motivated me to want to tell others. As a community we need to do more. Picking up a few extra rolls of toilet paper, or a tube of toothpaste, or a box of pasta would make a difference. Go and help at your local food pantry, even if for one hour or even if just once. It made me truly appreciate what I have.

Tell everyone. You are helping your neighbors.

Donate to your local food pantry!

The war in Iraq might be over but there are plenty of soldiers still deployed in other places. Don't forget about the families that live in your community that have someone deployed. Valentine's Day is coming up so send a valentine to a deployed soldier or maybe send some candy to a child of a deployed soldier that lives near you. The smallest gesture can mean so much to someone that is away from a loved one.