~ Savings for Yourself, Blessings for Others! ~
~ From Heather
I’m pretty new to TrueCouponing, but I wanted to share our testimony so far.
Every Christmas, our church participates in Operation Christmas Child, which fills shoe boxes for needy kids overseas. Usually basic school supplies, small toys, t-shirts, etc. Necessities with a few fun things. Anyway, last year our family helped during the “fill” party and we noticed that a lot of school supplies ran out before we were done filling boxes. We wanted to try to help buy supplies for this year, but sadly my husband’s hours were cut at work and our income has us just barely scraping by.
I’ve always couponed, but I’ve never really made it all that it can be. Enter TrueCouponing! I started about a month ago, right when all the coupons were coming out for back-to-school. By clipping coupons, matching them to sales, and shopping carefully, I’ve managed to get all of my daughter’s school supplies, fill our school supply stash, and I have a nice big bag of things I can donate to Operation Christmas Child. All for about $5 to $6.
I am including a photo of what we’re donating. This entire pile cost about $1 to purchase. Most items were free with coupons and others were very, very cheap with sales. I think the most expensive thing is the package of scissors. I paid a $1 for that!
I know an experienced couponer would easily have tripled this pile, but for my first month of “extreme” shopping, I’m very pleased.
Thank you so much for helping us help others.
Thank you for sharing your story and picture with TrueCouponing! Operation Christmas Child is a great way to Bless Others through the use of coupns! You will make a difference in a child’s life this Christmas oversees. That is truly a blessing to know!
If you have a testimonial, story, picture of a shopping trip or your overflowing pantry, etc., send an email to [email protected] with “Testimonial” in the subject line. We would love to share your blessing to inspire others! Luke 6:38 “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
