Would you like to have these great deals delivered right to your inbox? Subscribe to our email digest. Or if you use a feed reader, subscribe to our RSS feed. Thanks for stopping by!
How’s your stockpile doing? If it’s like mine, it’s growing quite nicely. I think it’s time to give some away.
I am inviting you to join me in giving a portion of your stockpile away during the week of May 2-8.
In fact, I can’t tell you how excited I am to share this next bit of news.
Ever since that whole Nightline thing went down, I have become more convinced than ever of one thing: we as couponers have the abilities and resources to impact our communities in a BIG way.
And then it hit me–what if we made a united effort to give? The impact could be amazing.
So I’ve been busy, busy, busy behind the scenes inviting my fellow coupon bloggers to join me in asking our readers to GIVE during the week of May 2-8.
And I’ve been thrilled with their response. I’ve created a Facebook Event page where you can check out the other blogs participating in the event. Check it out! They just keep coming.
NOTE: If YOU are a blogger that would like to participate in this event, let me know!
Here is where YOU all come in:
- First, head on over to the Facebook page and indicate that you plan on taking part by clicking on ‘Attending’.
- Second, start thinking now about what you would like to give and where. Next week is the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive as well, so giving will be as easy as putting a bag of non-perishable items out by your mailbox on Saturday, May 8. If you are like me and have a lot of health and beauty items to give away, then you may want to plan on giving to a friend in need or to a local homeless shelter.
- Third, TELL US ALL ABOUT IT!! What will make this event fun is seeing how much everyone has given! Upload pictures on the Facebook page and share in the comments what you have been able to give. Yep–it’s ok to brag!
- Finally, on Saturday May 8, I will have a Mr. Linky up where bloggers can leave links to posts or you can leave a comment sharing how you were able to give. We all can celebrate together!
WHO’S IN?!
A very special thanks goes to Sharon from Good, True, and Beautiful for designing the ‘Couponing for Community’ button. Thanks, Sharon!
[...] to Kaley from ChaChingOnAShoetring, coupon bloggers from all over will be asking their readers to participate in Couponing for [...]
Ok, the post is written and scheduled to post at 2:30 here.
Thanks for organizing this!
http://mycouponlady.com/2010/04/27/please-join-me-in-couponing-for-community/
[Reply]
[...] a Shoestring is organizing a week to give back to community. You can read more about that effort HERE. I am proposing that we join in that effort. We can donate a portion of our stockpile to help [...]
You bet. if we all did a little we could make a big difference.
[Reply]
yeah!
[Reply]
Great idea! I’m in and I will come up with a post within the next few days! Thanks!
[Reply]
[...] time or another. That’s why I wanted to let you know about a fun campaign that fellow blogger Kaley of Cha Ching on a Shoestring is spearheading called Couponing for [...]
Fabulous idea!! Love your thinking…..will create a post to tell all. Alreayd shared on FB!
[Reply]
I have 2 grocery bags full of misc stockpile items… mostly household items. My dilemma is should I donate to food pantry or to a local family that I’ve ‘adopted’ for the past year. what would you do? thanks
[Reply]
kaleyehret Reply:
April 28th, 2010 at 9:25 am
I don’t think you can go wrong, Dawn! You know which would be more meaningful.
Besides, it sounds to me like you are the type of person who will look for more ways to give in the future. =)
[Reply]
I felt the same way after the Nightline episode aired! I will be participating as well! I will be posting it on my blog – Spectacular Savings! Thanks so much for organizing this!
http://www.spectacularsavings.net
[Reply]
What a great idea…thank you so much for organizing this! I’ll be posting about the event soon!
[Reply]
[...] on a Shoestring has come up with a fabulous idea to unite bloggers and readers to participate in Couponing for Community. For the week of May 2nd, we are going to concentrate on giving! Madame Deals will be continuing [...]
[...] you would like to learn more about this event, Kaley has written an in depth article on her website. If you also want to be a part of this community, please come on over to our event page on [...]
[...] basis, but the challenge is to see how large the impact could be if we ALL gave. I am joining Kaley’s vision and jumping in on this Couponing for Community challenge myself. Head on over to the Couponing [...]
I think this is wonderful!! I am in!
I will be blogging about it.
Amber @ http://simoneysavers.com
[Reply]
I’m participating!
[Reply]
Such a great idea!!! I have written a post about your even on my blog at: http://frugalsciencegal.blogspot.com/2010/04/couponing-for-community.html
Thanks for putting this together! I think it is so amazing!!
[Reply]
Count me in! What a fantastic idea!
[Reply]
Rhonda Reply:
April 29th, 2010 at 5:41 pm
http://yummyboymummy.blogspot.com/2010/04/couponing-for-community.html
[Reply]
[...] at Cha-Ching on a Shoestring is the mastermind behind all of this and I’m so excited to be a part of it! Thank you, [...]
I am in! I am marked as Attending on Facebook.
[Reply]
I’m in!! What a great event that your planning!
http://www.frugallyfabulousmom.com
[Reply]
What a great idea! I am in. I will post about this now!
[Reply]
[...] food banks, shelters, friends in need, nursing homes, and more. My blogging friend Kaley, over at Cha Ching On A Shoestring, came up with a fabulous idea. What if a bunch of bloggers got together and united in this [...]
[...] blogging friend Kaley, over at Cha Ching On A Shoestring, came up with a fabulous idea. What if a bunch of bloggers got together and united in this [...]
Posted about here already: http://alaskasbestgrocerydeals.blogspot.com/2010/05/couponing-for-community-event.html
Thanks for organizing such a great event!
[Reply]
I love the idea! I will be joining in!!
http://www.simplesavingsmom.com
[Reply]
It’s All About the Saving’s Will be joining you!
http://all-about-the-savings.blogspot.com/2010/05/we-are-joining-couponing-for-community.html
[Reply]
I love this idea!! I will definitely be participating, and will post it over on my blog.
http://coleysqs.blogspot.com/2010/05/couponing-for-community-come-join-in.html
[Reply]
I am excited to share in this great cause! Thanks so much for creating it..together we can make a huge impact!
[Reply]
I have no idea how to RSVP on Facebook [[for whatever reason, it won't let me]], but PLEASE count me in. I actually have four boxes of stuff that my mom and I have got ready to go to two separate charities. It won’t go til this week — to coincide with this — so please count on Drugstore Divas to take part =]
[Reply]
I am in and will be blogging about it! http://www.iheartcoupondeals.blogspot.com
[Reply]
I am in and I just posted about the event!
http://thriftyjenny.blogspot.com/2010/05/couponing-for-community-join-us.html
[Reply]
[...] could not be more perfect!! Basically …the challenge, the brilliant idea of my friend Kaley at ChaChingonaShoeString, is [...]
I love this idea! My stockpile is overrunning us at the moment. I am on my way over to the Facebook page to RSVP right now. Thanks for making such a wonderful effort for us all to participate in!!
Jen @ A Penny Saved
[Reply]
Hi! Love you for planning this! The couponing community definitely has the means and the generosity of spirit to make this one awesome give-fest. I’m looking forward to reading about the results and the impact we couponers can make in our local communities and around the nation!
I’ve signed up both my blogs and a post about the event on each.
[Reply]
[...] also wanted to direct your attention to Couponing for the Community which is being hosted by ChaChing on a Shoestring. It is a fabulous idea and I will be participating. I plan to take the girls later in the week [...]
[...] ChaChingOnAShoetring has challenged coupon bloggers from all over and their readers to participate in Couponing for Community from May 2 – May 8! [...]
I will absolutely participate in this!! GREAT idea! Will be posting later tonight on my blog about it and hopefully will have a photo up later this week with my donation!
[Reply]
I’m not a blogger but am up to the challenge! I also have lots of personal care items that I want to find out where I can donate.
I just watched the Nightline story…I sincerely hope that Nathan does not keep THAT much food in his garage; it’s more than my local city suburb’s food pantry.
I did see a story on the NBC
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/#36790277
It’s labeled Shrewd shoppers embrace coupon clipping….now I have never gotten my final bill down to less than $10 but I have saved upwards of 60-70%
Love your site BTW
[Reply]
[...] hope that you will all join us this week in Couponing for Community! There is a facebook event page setup [...]
[...] Ehlert, at Cha-Ching on a Shoestring, spearheaded the idea after seeing a Nightline story a few weeks back about coupons. The folks [...]
Is it too late to join? This is an excellent idea, love it!
http://www.frugalplayground.com
[Reply]
I’m joining in! I can’t wait to purge my cabinets and stock up on freebies/cheapies this week for the project! Thanks for hosting this great event!
http://bargainbecky.blogspot.com/2010/05/couponing-for-community.html
[Reply]
I’m in!! I love this idea. It’s a great way to show that being frugal is not being cheap and selfish. I’ll be blogging about it at http://centisible-living.com/
[Reply]
[...] over to the Couponing for Community event page that Kaley has organized to find out more [...]
This is great timing! The message at church this weekend had me thinking about me thinking about ways in which couponers could help give back to the community and I have several posts sketched out for this week. I’ll post them at http://whatacoolidea.blogspot.com
Thanks for pulling everyone together to go in one direction!
[Reply]
I’m in and posting it to my site right now!
[Reply]
Count me in!!!
) Also I will be adding the info to my blog… !!!!
[Reply]
I just posted! So excited about this, thanks Kaley!
[Reply]
Such a great idea, I am excited to post about this and help stamp out hunger!
[Reply]
My post is up about Stamp Out Hunger and I’ve linked back to this article! I’m in!!
[Reply]
Such a neat idea–I just blogged about it on my CVS blog, Simply CVS. I love being able to donate and joining together like this makes it seem more powerful–like multiplying your donation.
[Reply]
Jumping on the band wagon a little late, as I didn’t see this till Friday night, but please add me in. ! I positively support donations! It’s one of the 12 “business” principles I advocate consumers adopt and use – and I think this is a fantastic idea to rally everyone to really make a difference! I’lll definately be linking to this article.
[Reply]
[...] you know this past week was Stamp Out Hunger week and one of our fellow bloggers, Cha Ching on a Shoestring put together a great program Couponing For the [...]
Post is finally up with pictures!! This is a great cause and looking forward to being involved with future donations!!! Thanks for putting this all together!!!
[Reply]
kaleyehret Reply:
May 8th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
It’s been a blast, Denise!
[Reply]
[...] I head out for the first of what I hope will be three shopping trips this week to benefit the Couponing for Community campaign. My game plan is to make my regular grocery shopping trip and add a separate transaction [...]
[...] accomplished! Yesterday I put together a game plan to purchase items for the Couponing for Community campaign. My game plan was to make my regular grocery shopping trip and add a separate [...]