Giving Back....Makes a Girl Feel Good!

[Steffigirl]

Seven and a half years ago I ran from a very bad marriage. I was blessed to have had the support of my local woman's shelter to help me and guide me through some very difficult times. I was weak and the people there helped me and my three children to get strong. The people at the Shelter were a shoulder to cry on when needed and a guiding light to a strong sense of self worth. Because of them, I was able to make a new and better life for myself and my kids.

I am now remarried to the most wonderful man in the world. My children have grown into strong, beautiful and loving beings and the best part of all is that I no longer feel weak and sad. I run my own business now and coupon and price match so that I never have to worry about supporting my family. This part was very important to me.

Now that I have been couponing and price matching for some time, I am able to give back to the place that helped me when I was at my weakest. The following is a list of the items and their retail valuation (according to walmart.ca) that I am donating tomorrow to the shelter that saved me:

DONATION

AUGUST 15, 2014

AMOUNT PRODUCT $ VALUE

2 pkgs Paper Towel 2 x $7.99 = $15.98

5 bottles Laundry Soap 5 x $3.99 = $19.95

27 bottles 250 ml Mouthwash 27 x $2.26 = $61.02

30 Reach Tooothbrushes 30 x $1.67 = $50.10

23 Tubes Crest Toothpaste 23 x $1.47 = $33.81

4 pkg 8 x Dial Soap 4 x $4.77 = $19.08

1 pkg 4 x Olay Soap 1 x $4.47 = $4.47

1 pkg 10 x Ivory Soap 1 x $3.93 = $3.93

10 bottles Softsoap refills 10 x $2.36 = $23.60

13 cans Glade air fresheners 13 x $1.32 = $17.16

3 pkgs 2 x Lysol wipes 3 x $2.38 = $7.14

1 pkg 6 x Kleenex 1 x $6.98 = $6.98

3 bottles Clean and Clear B.W. 3 x $4.47 = $13.41

3 Bottles Dove B.W. 3 x $3.47 = $10.41

6 bottles Garnier Fruictus shampoo 6 x $2.88 = $17.28

1 bottle Dove shampoo 1 x $2.47 = $3.47

1 bottle Pantene 2 in 1 1 x $4.96 = $4.96

10 pkgs Huggies Wipes 10 x $3.97 = $39.70

16 pkgs Huggies Little Movers 16 x $13.97 = $223.52

TOTAL VALUE OF DONATION $575.97

(RETAIL VALUE NOT INCLUDING TAXES)

I hope to be able to do this at least twice per year. I am now working on stocking up to do a Christmas basket for every family there at Christmas time. GIVING BACK FEELS SOOOO GOOD!!

[Natalka]

How kind of you to do this!

[ssbean]

Wonderful that you are able to give such a great donation.

[ticul]

Hi Steffigirl! I am sure glad that your life change for better as we all deserve a nice life with lots of love.

Now, I am impress by your donation. That is so nice of you to give back. I thank you so much for charing a great brag.....................

[coupon girl]

thanks for sharing -so nice of you to give back -I donated a few years back to a shelter for women -it feels great

[scouponer]

I'm sure it feels great to give back to a place that helped you so much. Awesome brag

[Debvictoria]

Pat yourself on your back because you are doing great!!!! and doing great things!!!!!!

[Lavender Lady]

By giving back you are showing your appreciation for all they did for you. They will be touched by your gesture and it will inspire them to continue helping others in need.
Thank you for sharing.

[CouponFamilyof5]

Amazing brag. Awesome to hear that you are now in a position to show your gratitude and give back. Now that's a success story!

[walkonby]

paying it forward when no one would have been the wiser if you hadn't, except you! Shows just how much wisdom you do have.
Congratulations on making that courageous choice to leave and give yourself and your kids a better chance at a good life.

[TooCouponCrazy]

Great to give back. Glad things are going your way now. Great brag.

[SavvyLady]

You were very courageous to leave your husband with three small children, and it appears no family members to take you in..you and your children are stronger for it!! Shelters do amazing things, great that you are able to make a generous donation!!

[toronto166]

OMG, this brought tears to my eyes. You are wonderful. I so believe in what goes around, comes around. God Bless you!

[hogama]

Wow... amazing brag all around! Good on ya!

[grannynellie]

Nice of you to give back! Awesome brag