I can't believe it is only October and we have reached our goal of $2,000 retail! This is all thanks to the generous support I have received, in cash donations, coupons, and product donations. THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this possible:)
Totals for 12 weeks of shopping:
RETAIL: $2011.35
BEFORE TAX: $92.71
AFTER TAX: $134.21, PLUS $40 IN CASH DONATION = $174.21
Total number of items donated: 397
I am amazed that I could donate over $2,000 in goods to Upward Bound House and spend only $130 out of my own pocket. This is truly an awesome way to maximize the dollars that I am able to spare from my budget. Having all of these personal care items means that the participants at UBH can save a bit more money that they might have otherwise spent on toothpaste and shampoo.
So...what now? My own stockpile is in need of a little TLC, but I absolutely plan to continue to shop for UBH and of course use all donated coupons for donation items. The weekly hauls might be a bit smaller now that the primary goal has been reached, but I will continue to post about the amazing ways coupons and a bit of planning can save you tons of money:)
Here are the totals in a few categories to give you an idea of the amounts that were donated:
62 Shampoo and hair care items
51 Toothpaste and oral care items
28 Baby and Toddler Formula
61 Cosmetic and facial care items
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