Epic & Colossal FAILURE!!!

Every market I shop was closed tonight :( Sure, it's Easter.... to be expected, BUT I had a few items I had to have! After my 8pm Starbucks trip - not wise, BUT not an option for the night ahead of me! I ventured out to Sunfresh in hopes to flex my 'extreme' coupon muscles. Sunfresh doubles coupons up to 1.00 EVERY DAY!!! 

Epic and colossal failure sums up my trip.

 Baby wipes coupon gave me 1.00 off BUT the gallon of milk I needed was 1 dollar more! Haaa!!! The other items I needed were overpriced and would not offset my coupon. Thankfully I only needed a few items, but I did map out the store (had never been before) and gave it a shot! I do have lots of great coupons for stuff I normally buy and I'm THRILLED to not pay full price!!! ( How much gas will I burn with my efforts) Thankfully the savings is more of a challenge for me... a game to play with the markets - Who doesn't wanna save money??

Oh stockpile you shall be mine soon! 

My husband just called me The "H" word!!!

Gasp!!!! Are you kidding me!!!

Year round you can count on our home having stock piles of random donations for the shelters and outreaches I (The Esther Alliance), Host. When I have donations to give, we are able to be a huge blessing to local shelters that simply don't have the funding for such supplies to give to the clients (whom often have only the clothing on their backs upon entering shelter) Providing basic necessities like:  lotion, shampoo, deodorant, etc. is major help to those in need.  - I will admit, my home is a mini Target!!! As I'm already stocking up for Christmas! My husband has decided I'm the "H" word......... A HOARDER!!!!! 

 Every Christmas I step out in faith to believe that Christmas will be special for needy women and children. The past few years I have seen RECORD numbers of needy women and children at Christmas. Though Christmas isn't 'about getting / giving gifts to me and my family, it is a "Tool" that we use to reach out and extend the love of God to those in need. 

I'm super duper excited with the new doors and partnerships that The Esther Alliance has formed recently. In addition to our Northland domestic violence shelter, we have two new organizations we've connected with. Veronica's Voice (Commercially exploited women / sex trafficked), Along with Forest Family Shelter (Homeless women and children. We are working with their clients on a weekly basis NOT JUST AT CHRISTMAS TIME!! From providing meals, free beauty services, peer counseling, mentorship, job skills, life skills etc. It's a wonderful partnership!! And I'm blessed beyond words for the favor God has given The Esther Alliance!

Years past (10 to be exact) The Esther Alliance has partnered with Churches, businesses, families and individuals to provide a fabulous Christmas for 25 to 30 Women and 25 to 30 Children! Spa gift bags with: Robes, slippers, body lotions, bath sets, chocolates, coffee cups, instant coffee, devotionals etc are some of the gifts we've given each year.

 This year is no exception... except for one thing!!! TRIPLE our numbers to the need of 100 women!!!! GASP!!!!!! I need some extreme coupon tips

So yes, James Circello AND my children! Call me a HOARDER!!! 

NOT my collection yet.... In the works!

Lord, I thank you in advance for the provision and favor you have given me!!!! Not only at / for Christmas, but YEAR ROUND as we reach those in great need!