Rhonda sent these pictures of Jillian and her sister with all the goodies collected for the Lamb Fold shelter donations.  You guys were very clever in what you donated – baby formula, for instance – things certainly needed but ones I hadn’t thought of!  Again, thanks to all.  Click the pictures to enlarge.  I’ve had people ask about doing something like this on a regular basis (not every week or even every month and/or possibly different shelters, homes, etc.) – any thoughts?

Many, many thanks to those who braved the cold and biting winds to bring their donations to the CVS parking lot.  Boy, did Jillian and her mom get more items than they expected!  Rhonda has promised to email pictures of all the items when Jillian turns them over to Lambs Fold during the week which I’ll be sure to post.  Pat yourselves on the back for a job well done!

There will be a drop off/pick up for the women’s shelter donations tomorrow, Saturday the 3rd around noon in the Naperville CVS store (corner Naper & Ogden) parking lot.  Rhonda has agreed to pick up the items, since it’s quite a haul for most readers (especially the out-of-state ones!).

Let us know if this works for you or your need a different time or date.  I definitely can’t answer for Rhonda ( [email protected]), but maybe someone else will help with logistics for those people.

I spoke with John at CVS about allowing drop offs for this cause.  It’s a complete no-go because of corporate policy:  NO ONE is allow to solicit,  That’s why you won’t see the Salvation Army bell ringers or signs on the doors for lost dogs, etc.  Sorry, but there is absolutely nothing he can do about this.  So where are we at for drop off locations, etc.?

Rhonda, a reader and a frequent commenter, sent me the following email request:

Recently, I have been posting some of my finds on your blog. Normally, I’m don’t do the crazy couponing, but I have a very sweet reason for all my crazy couponing. It’s kind of exciting too. One of my co-workers, who has a 7 year old daughter  has requested that her family and friends not give her any birthday presents. Instead, she has requested that they make donations to Lambs Fold, a battered women’s shelter in Joliet. It has really touched my heart that such a young person could be so selfless.  I have been working very hard to get her everything that I can for to donate. I would appreciate it it so much if you could reach out to your friends, followers, fellow bloggers, and families to see if they would be interested in making a donation to Lambs Fold in the name of Jillian.

I assume she means stockpile donations, ’cause I haven’t seen the cash cow in some time.  It’s a worthy request, so I’ll be the first to donate.  How about 25 or 30 Revlon nail polishes – decent colors?  Taking time for yourself, just as a pamper-me type event, would probably go a long way towards rebuilding self-esteem.  And as MUM knows, I can also bring my trusty orange Whiffle bat for ex’s if asked.

Let us know what you all think and if you’d be able to help.  Also, there would have to be a central pick-up/drop off location, since not only is Joliet not convenient for so many of you, but they usually keep the location of these houses a secret.

Reader sends this picture of some of the got2b purchased…it’s a stylin’ household!

Periodically I get emails with photos of the latest and greatest of your awesome deals – here’s one from David, who writes:  I’m sure you’ll recognize this deal from Jewel.  I like to call it – Guerilla Shopping.  GREAT JOB, DAVID.