Dear Friends,
I had an idea. The idea was simple: help a couple of fans. I sit in my house with three healthy children, a husband that adores me, and I get to work at a business which I own. I know I am lucky and it is my duty to help others. I put out a message on my Facebook page asking for people to nominate families that needed help. I had a $60.00 budget to help. I had three families and I was ready to do something. I bought and gathered stuff to send. The postage alone was $98.02. Yes, I was over budget because I spent more than $60 on gifts for these families. This is a time when it didn’t matter. I had to get those gifts out.
I recently participated in a fundraiser for my children’s school. I sold several hundred dollars worth of ad space on my website to help the school. Then we were at the holiday program and I won $100. I couldn’t believe it. The hundred dollars I had spent had been given back to me. I decided I would sponsor the giveaway train the week after next and I would pay the prize. Then something funny happened. I posted about this $100 that was returned to me and people were delighted and some were still in need.
I went to get the mail and in it was a $25 Amazon gift card. I thought wow this could help one of my fans so I grabbed one. I ordered her children a gift. I went over budget again by $25. Then I received another letter for help and I helped them too. You guessed it, I spent $100 total. It doesn’t matter that I went over budget. I have a stockpile and I am not afraid to spend my grocery budget for next week or my $20 “all about me” money on someone else.
I was so excited to help someone. It is such a wonderful feeling. In fact, it is the whole reason for Madame Deals. The site was created to help, inspire and Make Dollar$ out of Change. I then went back to work. I work all the time but it is worth it. I received an email from a company I blog for and in it was a bonus. I would like to help another family so I will do just that! I hope you will help me continue to grow my business so I can continue to help others. When you have a moment, read an article, stumble it or share it. If you have friends, send them to my site. It is because of all of you that I am able to help so many.
Update: I sent another three families toys for the holiday season 
… then I got a call and an offer for a $100 gift card to Sears. I held my contest and the winner is going to help her friend whose house burnt to the ground. I can’t imagine how horrible that must be. I can imagine the look on their faces when they receive the blessing this lady is going to offer. The best part is the $100 story continues.
I received an email which happens all to often. The email was from a company that wished to work with me. I am glad this also happens often. I read their mission and it spoke to me. It already had my mind set on creating an event to help people. I knew as I read their pitch to work with me that they should be involved in my mission to help someone help some one else. I used to call this the chain of kindness. I would challenge my students to do something nice each day. The rule was they could not explain their actions nor could they do something nice just to receive a link on the chain. The children who were third grade special education students would come to my room each day with their good deed. We would write them down and add a link to the chain. The chain grew so large that you could barely see my ceiling which was amazing since I had only 9 students. They would listen to what one of their friends did and then the next day they would replicate the act of kindness. I often think about how one good action can cause several good reactions. I have enlisted the help of several wonderful bloggers and we intend to create an amazing amount of reactions this coming week and through out the year. it only takes one kind deed to create another and I have every intention of using the power of social media to create a wave of kindness.
The Event ended and a Winner was selected. Hannah won the $100 prize. This is what she wrote me:
Wow this has brightened my day so much! I was feeling down in the dumps today because of our financial situation and had been praying and returned to my computer to find your message. I have been struggling to make it working from home (I have an eBay store) but it is just not paying the bills. My husband works but we live paycheck to paycheck. So thank you so much, you are truly an angel! This is a huge blessing and will be used to get much needed groceries!
As for the other $50, I would love to send that to my mother, Mary Jean . She has Multiple Sclerosis which has prevented her from working at all anymore, so she struggles financially and could definitely use this to help pay bills.
I am so excited by our progress yesterday in my email I received a message asking if she could provide two packs of diapers and wipes to a fan in need. We talk about passing it on to a local person in the area. The chain continues. I was again surprised this evening 1/2/2011 when one of my winners of 100 cut coupons asked me to send them to another family in need.
I believe we have opened hearts and created our own chain of love. I plan to unite people one good deed at a time.
Sincerely,
Amee
Madame Deals
this is a truly special thing all of you are doing. thanks for being a generous and loving group of people
It is such a HUGE thing that you are doing for people, as I personally know. I find myself relying on company giveaways for items such as shampoo samples, razors, etc.. otherwise I just could not afford these items. I do not go out to eat – not even the occassional trip to McD’s, we do not rent movies or go “out; and this is very hard because I have a 7yr old little girl that I want to give the WORLD to, but can’t. I work part-time at an Optometrist office an hour away, but I have premature emphysema & lost part of my right lung (I’m 30yrs old), but we could never survive on disability-so I drag on, and rely on the computer. I don’t know what I’d do without the coupons and freebies that are posted by great blogs such as yours. But your stories are so touching – GOD BLESS YOU!!! You are making a HUGE difference inthis world.
I believe in paying it forward at least once a month and that means each week one member of our family must do something! So far we each do something each week some weeks we help more then others but when the opportunity arises..we take it and help out!!
Like Kristen , I rely on blogs for deals and freebies to get things I normally wouldn’t be able to afford. Our whole Christmas was from winnings I had saved all year. I also had entered a bunch of contests and donated to Toys for Tots to make some kids Holidays brighter. It is amazing what one person can do- and some of it is as simple as a tweet or a like.
I believe in ‘paying it forward’ as much as possible and I thank you for all you do!
I am just getting into this couponing and love going online for all the freebies and contests! I am looking forward to saving big and making huge donations to my local animal shelter
Paying it forward is contagious! My family and friends are catching on now to how wonderful it feels to do something nice for someone and not ask for anything in return – Before Christmas when angels were paying off layaways at Kmart – my daughter in law was amazed at the generosity of strangers. Her friend from work was at Kmart and the lady ahead of her was putting back the bike in layaway because she couldn’t afford it and the friend paid off the bike to this amazed mom. Looking forward to paying it forward all year long
My mother always said “All that you send out into the lives of others comes back into your own.”. You are definitely proving her point! God Bless you!
About 6 weeks ago I committed to begin to try to save as much money as I can by couponing after becoming ill with a chronic illness that in a matter of weeks I went from being an active 40something woman who had worked full time since I was 16 after having my 1st child, to being completely unable to hold even a part-time job. Gratefully, my husband has a good job, and we have our all our needs met. My quest for saving money, perhaps came out of some kind of pride in not being able to contribute at all to our family monetarily. I came across your blog a few days ago and it has inspired me to not only to help my own family save money, but to search for ways to help others as well, since I have been involved in volunteering for quite some time. Yesterday, albeit it small I purchased some toys that were discounted, added some coupons I had found and donated to our local indigent alcohol/addiction recovery center, many of the women there have children or are pregnant. The homeless & the addiction community has always been my passion, but now you have given me inspiration to continue to help out in ways other than physically as I used to be able to do. Throughout my own health issues, I’ve tried to do random acts of kindness on a daily basis, even if it’s simply taking the time to carry on a conversation with the elderly in the grocery store, or leave random notes/cards of inspiration on ppls cars. You’ve inspired me to do more, and I not only applaud your efforts, but thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping to inspire me more. Blessings to you!!
I love this story, thank you for making my day just by reading it!
Fantastic post. Thank you for sharing it. This week I received a $25 gift card I’d won. It arrived the same day I met a young family with a 2 year old, who are struggling to make ends meet. I gave them the gift card. The card I had won blessed them, and also make me feel great, for being able to help someone.
what a wonderful idea!
Truly inspirational! When you give, it will be given back to you.
Thanks for posting!!
My favorite thing to do is the angel tree at our local Walmart but I realize I should b doing more. Thank you for this story.
What an inspiring story! Giving back is truly rewarding.
I think this is such an awesome and inspiring story. So many of us go through life not realizing how lucky we are and not really seeing the ones truly in need. Sometimes the littlest thing to us could mean so much to others.
Thank you for sharing such an inspirational story of your mission. Selfless and giving people as yourself will reap your rewards in hundred-folds…..
“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices, God is pleased.” ~ Hebrews 13:16
I love this idea! So inspiring!
truly inspirational….thanks so much for brightening my day. I find myself giving back in my own little way quite often. Sundays are my shopping days and while at a local grocery store I came across a couple that was very carefully selecting foods that would stretch their budget. They were buying a particular brand of pizza that was 10/$10 and I overheard the wife tell the husband that as a treat he could have two. Clearly they were experiencing hard times and he was elated to have his two pizzas. I just so happen to have 10 coupons for $.50 that I received from this company for writing an email to them about their product. This store doubles coupons so it would make for 10 free pizzas. I offered the couple the coupons and they happily accepted. The simple joy of knowing that they would have a little extra money to buy maybe one more item as well as 10 pizzas was great. My 11 year old daughter happened to be with me and she was beaming as we left the store. She said “mom, Im so glad we could help those nice people. I hope that I can learn to coupon like you so that I can help people too.” One of my proudest moments!!
I love your story, I am sure we all could use a little help now and then, I know alot of us are to proud to ask, That is why I love free samples and coupons, I dont have to be embrassed to ask for anything that way. I always pay it foward when ever I can,.
Great post :]
This story is tremendous. I love hearing how someone gave all they had and yet it was returned to them. If only we ALL could learn that lesson. If we dont give it away we cant keep it. Thank you for your efforts and inspiring others to do the Same
This is very touching! I know most people don’t give in hopes of receiving something back, but, its nice to hear stories of when giving comes back to those that give with joyful hearts! Thank you for sharing, for letting other’s share their stories, and for continuing to Pay It Forward <3
I went out to a thank you dinner last night. It was to thank the people where I volunteer at (a place that helps families in need). The place was a little family owned restaurant that donated the dinner to us & there were other patrons there as well. The owner of the organization where I volunteer at gave a very nice speech about the organization & it was very nice. Afterwards 2 different people came up to her & each gave her a check for the organization! These were complete strangers who overheard her talking to us. We run on verry little money, it’s all donations so this was such a blessing! I couldn’t believe it! It was so heartwarming! I am still smiling about it!
I am inspired by this and hope to something special this weekend. I do however participate in several Cancer fundraiser throughout the year by volunteering my time and donating by way of items to raffle or auction. My husband and I truly enjoy these fundraisers
You are such an inspiration to me – what a reminder that even little things can help someone who really needs help.
You know that old saying a smile is contagious well I think a good deed is as well.I told my mother I was going to help my sister get her house in order since she doesn’t have the time being a single mother with two children to put through college.Well she jumped on the bandwagon and came over to help as well and then came my two nieces and one nephew.We got the job done quickly not only did they help her they helped me get the job done that much faster.So you see kindness is contagious.
your story rocks! if only there was more people who cared.
Great acts of kindness. God bless
i love this idea. wish there were more people like you.
I had a similar situation happen to me. I took a friend to the movies who was a little “down in the dumps, spending about $20. When we were leaving the theater I found $30 on the ground. I actually made a profit of $10 by being nice.
What a great idea. We enjoy king the Angel tree at Christmas. WE have 8 children of our own but still like to adopt a couple of angels for Christmas. We usually try to dopt older siblings as most people prefer the little ones.
Giving is so much more satisfying then giving. Acts 20:35. I agree
So inspirational! And thank you for the newest giveaway as well, its nice to be able to have a chance to win something, but it’s even nicer to be able to share the prize with someone else!
Truly inspiring! What a great way to do something to make the world a better place!
Great story! (:
What a wonderful thing you are doing!
it’s cool to see how this is multiplying. I have been following since I first saw it about a month ago. It strikes a chord with me because my husband and I have been helping several individuals and families since we got married. It is encouraging to see people avheive progress in their lives and to see others doing this kind of thing as well, especially in these times.
What an inspiration you are! <3
i was sent here by go momma coupons… what a great story of brightening someones day
This is an amazing idea! What a wonderful thing you are doing pay it forward is so heart warming!
You are an amazing person! Thank you for all that you do to help people.
This is such an awesome and inspiring story!
I’s a wonderful thing you are doing we always try to help those less fortunate than us we give to the food banks and donate to goodwill helping makes the world go round
That’s wonderful! Keep it going!
This is such an awesome way to pay it forward! =)
Your story is so inspiring! If only everyone had as big of a heart as you!
What an awesome thing to do, so giving
it is truly wonderful what you do for these familys
Such a nice idea!!
You are amazing…I would love to get to where you are!
Awesome!!! Your love and generosity is wonderful.
the the idea its great what your doing
I truly believe in the $100 movement & think that it’s uplifting to pay your good fortune forward. I think that if we pay it forward just one time per each person this world would be a better place. Thank you!
This is awesome thanks for inspiring and sharing with so many.
Wow. What a wonderful example for all of us. My husband and I are barely scraping by at the moment and we’re $40,000 in debt for student loans. Until he graduates in April and we can move, I don’t have a job and he has a job making $7.90/hr for 15 hours a week in order to pay for groceries and utilities. Even though things are tight for us, it’s a good reminder to know someone else is needing our help!
stories like this make me remember that there are in fact, decent people still left in this world, thanks for helping me remember that!
You are truly God sent and bless your heart for doing what your doing!!!
Wonderful story!
What is being done is truly amazing and wonderful. I try to help out as much as I possibly can.
This is one of those blog posts that makes me happy to read. You do so much for people and it just keeps multiplying. I believe that like begets like, so the more wonderful things you can do for people, then the more they can do for people and so on. Not to mention the more wonderful things that happen to you! Thank you for making this world a better place.
Such an inspiring story, how goodness spreads.
This post makes me happy. I truly believe if you are doing the right thing or traveling the path you are supposed to, then good things will happen. I have been lucky in contest when I seem to need it the most, and been able to help families with some of the freebies and contest I have received. I enjoy being a part of making someones day brighter and reading stories like the post above.
There are angels everywhere helping others. I have had that help myself, so I try to give back. We have a family of 5 kids ranging in age from 16 yrs. to 7months and we do ok. People ask me why I donate unneeded clothes, toys and furniture instead of selling them and I always answer that there are people that could benefit from them. We also donate every month to united way. I just wish I could do more. You encourage me to do so thank you!!
Amazing stories!
<3 it , very beautiful
Awesome!!
What a wonderful idea.And how generous you are!
What a great story & wonderful idea!
It is an amazing thing to give back when you are able to. Thank you for all that you do!
i have been tryin my hardest to teach my kids the importance of giving and helpin others … it warms my heart when im able to help or see others doing so… great job =)
that’s awesome… the people that received these gifts appreciate it probably more than you’ll ever know. i hope to do something like this around the holidays this year now
What an amazing story! It’s such a blessing to receive help when it’s needed, and a wonderful admirable thing to give help when possible. I hope more and more people write stories of lending a hand, whether that includes giving money or gifts or a simply a shoulder to lean on. Thanks for the inspiration and the reminder that we can always give back.
I love the idea of paying it forward. I’ve always promised myself to not only pay back the people who have helped me but also to help others in need as well, once I’m able.
Your truly an inspiration! I am couponing to say my hubby and I money right now as he is in college and we are in our 40′s. I am paying it forward by receiving samples, freebies and passing those items down to our adult sons families that are in need as they are also in college. Thanks for all you do. All the above stories are touching .
I love teaching my kids who are 6 and 2 to give to others because more people are in a worse situuation than us!
What a wonderful thing you are doing! Great Job!
What a wonderful idea. Love the idea of paying it forward. I try to do it even if it’s in little ways. Giving change to the person in front of me at the grocery store or buying a coffee for the person behind me in the coffee line.
This is amazing!!
I am sure you are inspiring others to pay it forward or do something to help people.
Brought tears to my eyes! You are so amazing! Paying it forward is so rewarding!
OMG – this is FABulous! I was sitting here feeling sorry for myself because we have a real serious situation in our family. It is very complicated & I have been asking friends to pray for God to send us an answer… & then I read this article, & realized that it could ALWAYS be worse – our house is intact & we are all relatively healthy & safe. I am going to find a way to do something for someone locally ( the job situation here is grim & I’m sure I won’t have to try TOO hard!) today. It won’t be $100, but maybe it will help…. Thanks, I really needed to read this today!!!
That is a really inspiring story, especially since you didn’t know that you would some how get that money in return. Keep doin what your doin!!
This is a amazing story! It is such a blessing! Thank you fr all that you do.I am truly a believer in “if you do good to people l, good things will happen to you” my mom and brothers were staying in a house that was full of drug addicts and after 2 years staying thereu mom got sick due to her diabetes.A friend that she hadn’t seen in literally 10 years showed up to the hospital to see her and told my mom to move out of that house and move with her immediately.My mom did.Nowy brothers go to a great school that offers so much to them.My mom is so happy now.The reason I tell this story is because this lady is a angel and came out of no where with her open heart.Thanks so much!
Wonderful post
You are truly a humanitarian! Thank you immensely for your generosity and wealth of unselfishness! If this world had another 1,000 people just like you, I believe the world ‘might’ be a better place live, just a little!
Thank You!
kimbuckjr
PS. Karma…what goes around, comes around, three-fold. I honestly believe that!!!! Especially now!
this is so amazing to read. My dads favorite saying was always ‘what goes around comes around’. He was the kind of man that would stop and help others before doing for himself. Glad to see/read that there are still generous people out there willing to do the same.
What an absolutely wonderful person you are! Its stories like these that remind me there really are good people out there!
This is a great story! Every year during Christmas my husband and I choose a child off of the tree at Walmart to buy gifts for. We do this instead of buying gifts for ourselves. It feels great to be able to help others!
This Christmas we were had both been out of work (and are still) so we were only able to buy something small. I know that it doesn’t matter what size gift it is, but I still feel bad that we couldn’t do more. I’m hoping that when we get back on our feet that we will be able to help more people. Thanks you for inspiring me to keep going!!
Wow! God bless you for all your generosity. It is better to give than receive. It gives you a sense of pride and you feel good inside.
You are truly awesome!
It’s wonderful that you are able to help so many through your blog.
This is really amazing at what you are doing. Thank you so much and god bless
Thank you for sharing this!
Truly Amazing <3
It is so true that the more you give to others, it all comes back to you in some way. I am glad I read this post today!
I think it’s wonderful what you are doing to help people. And it’s good ripples at work because those people are then more likely to help others when they can! And your story just reminds me that the universe works with us when we’re positive and good.
Awesome! I have, for many years now, spent one Saturday morning a month paying bills. AT that same time, I take whatever money is allotted (depending on my own current financial circumstances) and send some amount to one or two charities that I support. At various times in my life I have been poor–very, VERY poor!–but even then, I always sent at least five bucks. We ALL have *something* to give, whether it’s money or time or advice or a little elbow grease and know-how, etc., and I truly believe we should always be actively looking for ways to give. What a wonderful world that would be!
h4schaffer at gmail dot com
My family likes to help people we see in need, but when people like you bring it to light, it allows us to look for the chance to help people in ways we never would have seen. Thanks so much for this great eye opener!
this is amazing. you’ve inspired me
that is amazing. What a blessing it is to be able to help other and pay it foward.
Absolutely warms my heart!
all i can say s god will always provide
I love to hear stories like this! Before the holiday’s I just happened to get on Facebook and see a post from a woman who said that her kids weren’t going to have a Christmas. My heart sank into my stomach reading that as I had found out that my cancer had returned right before Christmas and knew that our Christmas was going to be quiet sparse but my son was still going to have a few things. I quickly messaged her for information on her children’s ages and what they were into and although I couldn’t contribute monetarily I did have items that my son and me had that were brand new but didn’t fit so I thought I would send it along. I sent two boxes full of things for her children and I have to tell you that I was delighted that I could help her in her time of need as I couldn’t fathom my son not having a gift under the tree.
Long story longer, I re-connected with an old friend from elementary school and a week later I received a $200 gift card in the mail! I was so overwhelmed with emotion and wasn’t going to keep it until someone told me that it would be just like the lady sending back the boxes of items for her children.
The kindness of strangers is amazing and paying forward is more rewarding then anything!
love the way you help people your great
This is why I love your site. We,too,have faced a very bad year and both had to retire because of health issues. We have gotten through having to live on just social security and we are both alive. Thank you for your inspiration.
Really warms your heart and reminds me that the world does have some good people left.
Thank you!~
This world needs more people like you. Thank you
It is amazing how good deeds really do inspire others to “pay it forward.”. You are very generous – our world needs more people willing to give, not only of their money, but of their time and talents. Thank you.
I wish more people would follow your lead. God bless. <3
Love this
You have a wonderful story! It is incredible how you ares being blessed. Continue with your amazing work!
I read this everyday to remind myself to help others.
What a great story!
Wow. What a self-less thing you are doing. truely inspiring.
wonderful idea!!!
This is wonderful!! It really touches my heart!
Just reaffirms my belief that a higher being works through us.
Bless you for all that you do!!
Such a great story and wonderful feeling to help others
You are very inspiring to many.
You are truly amazing helping all these families!! What a blessing to them!! You’re awesome
Altruism at its best!
thanks so much for all the wonderful things you do and I really love the pay it forward effect. I love to give as much as possible, and now that ive been couponing, doing sweepstakes, and getting freebies I love giving my family things i wouldnt normally be able to afford!!
You are such a kind and warm person for all that you do. Your story is heart warming & inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing.
way to pay it forward
What a truly selfless and wonderful person you are. ?
awesome!
I like to help the kids in the community. We frequently take items into our local Ronald McDonald House such as toiletries, laundry detergent and have even made a full blown Thanksgiving Dinner to serve those families stuck at the hospital on Thanksgiving.
This is such a great thing you are doing. And has inspired me to start doing the same!
I love what your doing! I believe the littlest act of kindness can make all the differences in the world to someone. I always try to pay it forward I live paycheck to paycheck but with the use of coupons and deals I am able to find I am able to donate to our local food bank once a month and do various small things like pay for a co-workers lunch once in a while
I think loving people and creating a sense of community across the world is what it’s all about – bless you!
Inspiring me to do more
so inspiring! thanks for sharing this!
amazing that in these times people are coming together to help each other out!
this is such a touching story!! Thanks for sharing!
XOXO
Amanda N.
exquisitex3@gmail.com
What a beautiful and uplifting (and inspiring) story!
Great story that you shared. Both of my kids this year decided to donate to our local family center instead of exchanging gifts at Christmas time. It feels good helping others.
LOVE THIS STORY!
You are exemplifying pay it forward and karma and all that is good. Way to be an incredible example to others and raise the bar for what it means to really give!
Thankyou for being such a a blessing
thank you for seeing the bigger picture in this life. it isn’t about what we can get but what we can give others.
Your story has touch my heart so much. And I also tell all of the bloggers how there hard work
helps me and I know so many more people. I am disable and take care of me and two my children 7 and 9 so I know all the samples and freebies we get help us so much and we give so to friends and family that need. I cut coupons and as any one who gets the paper ask if they don’t use there coupons if I could get them and when I get 5.00 coupons for over 50.00 for you order I will give them to someone in the store so they do not go to waste. I want to say thank you so much for your hard work.
this is a wonderful thing you are doing and it inspires me to be a better person.
So amazing this story has made so MUCH happen…just from your simple start of goodness has turned so BIG…How WONDERFUL this is!!!!!
Thank you you are a special group of people who deserves a pat on the back again thank you for all your hard work
Truly inspiring:)
That is an awesome story and like you, my hubby and I have always been giving. We’ve helped neighbors, friends, family and even strangers because it’s what we love to do. It’s such a GREAT feeling seeing the smiles on the faces of those you help and knowing that you were able to be the sun in someone’s day. Love it!
What a wonderful and amazing thing you are doing!! I am touched by your gifts!!
wonderful awesome!! paying forward is a great thing.. I do this with my sister who has 3 kids and very low income help her with coupons and trying to find her deals.. Keep up the great work.
Awesome!!
God is truly working through you. You are an inspiration.
wow, its really great what you are doing!
This is a really wonderful story — you should be proud of yourself <3
very inspiring. I hope this brings others to think of everyone else
Thanks for the Toms giveaway!
I love this idea, my family has always done a random act of kindness everytime we can. Its not always monitary, it could be a ride, food, clothes.
your story has inspired me to try harder to help. i always offer my coupons to others. i am trying to help my friend Lacie and my friend Sherry right now.i posted earlier to see who needs what coupons.
great idea
amazing!
That’s amazing! Gave me chills.
This is great because not only are you helping someone in need you are helping us to see that we could have it a whole lot worse. THANKS
If only the world had more people like this. thanks for sharing this story, hoepfully it inspires people to do the same.
This is a really great thing that you did I wish i was able to do something like this for a family. I do give my childrens old clothes to kids who need them and try to help people who need the help.
LOVE it!! If more people were willing to pay it forward just a little this world would be a better place..I just remembered once I was at the store..buying my instant tickets and an older couple handed me a dollar or too just because…and when I left the store there was am older lady with a cart full of groceries, so I helped her load them into her car, Its not always about monetary things, just helping someone else weather they need it or not really is a blessing both to the person you are helping as well as how much joy it gives to you!!!
Thank you for keeping me inspired to help others!
It is so wonderful that you can impact so many lives through your blog! I applaud your generosity!
Great story! We all need to do more to reach out.
Wow, inspirational! Thanks for inspiring me to reach out more!
I love reading stories like yours. It’s inspiring to see their are still people with good hearts still out there in this world!
Your blessing others is also blessing you! Such an uplifting story. Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely heartwarming! God bless!
Wonderful blessings come from helping others. Thanks for he inspiring post. I am definitely going to work harder to pay-it-forward each day.
This is great! I have done similar things and it is true that your reap what you sow, if you are a giver that your giving is provided for. God is so good and can use anyone and even blogs to help people in need! Thanks for sharing!
If everyone was as motivated to bless other people, what a beautiful world it would be. You have inspired me today to find a way to help someone! I hope you will continue to inspire others.
Be radically blessed!
It is so great that you have such a wonderful heart to help people out! I love doing things like this as well! I say, it really is so much better to give then to receive! You will inspire many to do the same thing and keep the good going!
What an amazing story! I love how much of a blessing it is to give to others!
What a great read! It’s great to know there are still selfless people like you in the world today!
What a neat story… thanks so much for sharing your story about sharing
What an inspiration to continue to help others help others…
I would like to win the gift card to help out the families in henryville Indiana and to do a donation for the crayons of hope drive.
What a neat idea!! Sounds like you are doing some really wonderful things
I will be following along to see how you continue to do this great work!
Love it! Isn’t it amazing how sharing with others actually blesses you as much (if not more!)?
This is great what you’re doing! I wish I had a bigger following, or I would try to do the same thing.
Thank you for your wonderful blessings, I can not wait until my Husband and I reach financial stability since you have inspired me to follow right behind you, I love helping people, just as you do. we actually have taken in 3 children from the state of fl until thier parents can regain parental rights. The state does not have funds to help us so it is draining us right now but that is ok cause this is what were called to do. I just wish we could do more.Again thank you from our family to yours.
I love your pay it forward. I am a single mom that was struggling to care for my family after three surgeries in two and half years. I was blessed to find couponing. May 14, 2011 our family suffered a terrible a loss when my boyfriend’s 16 year old niece died in a house fire. Her 12 year old brother escaped. Her 14 year old brother was not home at the time of the fire. Because of couponing, on multiple occasions I have been to give several large boxes of needed items not only to that family but to several others in need in my community. I have been able to donate pet food to my local animal shelter and food to my local food bank. My latest adventure this week was to buy Irish Spring body wash and deodorant to donate to the local mission for homeless here in my area. Thank you so much for your commitment to sharing deals and freebies that makes it possible for me to do these things. We are all truly blessed.
I love your post! I have been doing the “secret Santa” thing all year and it really makes me feel good! Thanks for a great post and doing something nice for others!
Wow! What a clever idea! I’m glad that it has worked so well and it is an inspiring story!
This was absolutely beautiful and inspiring to read. I love what you’re doing, and it truly is amazing how good karma really does come back to you!
I love this story… you helped so many people! Good Job!
You inspire! The gift you are sharing with this is so much larger than money and I hope those children carry it through their lives. My grand father always said “Kind words cost nothing, they make us rich if we use them.” I never forget it and I think it just makes my life and those around me all the better. Is there a catch phrase for your mission that one can share with children to help them remember? On another note, I could use some help, though it would not cost a thing. If you can, I would love to know what company you blog for as I could use more blog income to help get my military family across country this summer to see family we have not been able to see in years.
I love this post! Thanks for the inspiration! I have recently started paying it forward and I swear we get more out of it than the person on the receiving end
This is such a wonderful thing! I love the “pay it forward” type thing. There have been a number of times when I pull up to the window at McD’s or some other drive thru place and as I pay for my order, I ask the cashier how much the order is for the person behind me, and pay for it too, and tell her to tell them to just pay it forward to someone else in return.
Just stopped in on the Alexa hop. Thanks for hosting it!
Amazing. You’ve inspired me to do a little more. It’s not that hard to help others.
You post was inspiring.
This is definitely a great story and its true, you always end up getting more back than you gave!
Wow, what you do is so inspiring. You do such a great job and are such a giving person. God Bless.
you are so inspiring – thanks for sharing
You are amazing! Im a single mom of 4 and things arent ever easy. Trying to get by is a battle. The diapers really hit home since Im always having trouble getting them for my toddler. We try to have yard sales and sell what we dont need. Then whats left is always donated. When my luck comes and I have an extra few bucks theres a website wish upon an angel and my kids shopped for a little girl and her sister since she was living in a hospital waiting for a new heart. I dontate to St judes childrens hospital even though its very small but I never have enough to get by but when you get something you didnt expect its like you didnt have it anyway so why not pay it forward. Theres always someone worse off than you. Im always praying to win the lottery so i can buy a house,donate to many great places that are in need of help and start a business that would help others. I just clicked the link from mamaloversherbargains and here is your page. I wasnt planning on writting just looking for a contest since my little wins always help with something. So I hope everyone that reads your story remembers to pass something along no matter how small. You are great…and I will be sharing your story on FB and twitter. Take care!
my mom taught me charity begins at home ,which i do ,over and beyond but you do is also above board,thank you