Okay, been out with family most of the day, but here’s the winner of the $100 giveaway:  Carrie, who said:  “Something tells me $100 used + coupons will go a lot further than just the $100 as a gift card.”  Well, Carrie, if you accept this challenge, you’ll be the one proving that statement!  I’ve sent you an email, so please check your inbox; you have until Wednesday evening to respond, otherwise another name will be selected.

The above challenge, should you choose to accept it, will start when the cash gets transferred (sorry, but this precludes out-of-town readers).  You will have ten days from that time to see how large a stockpile you can amass using sales/cats/coupons/ecbs/$$$.  Pictures must be submitted, either of the final pile or (what I’d like to see) as it’s growing with every deal.  You are free to donate to whatever charity – individual or organization – you choose.  I’m giving ten days because sometimes Wags and CVS and grocery stores have sucky deals one week, but the next week blows you away.  we’ve all experienced this!