Donate $5 and get FREE Cheesecake

The Cheesecake Factory is offering a coupon for a FREE piece of Cheesecake when you donate $5 or more to Feeding America. Help our a great cause and get a yummy treat while you are at it! Donate HERE.

Makeup at Rite Aid

I wasn't feeling up to driving to Rite Aid since there isn't one close to my house. My friend Karissa offered to get some CoverGirl makeup for me when she went last night. She got 18 face make-ups (foundation and powder) for FREE ($3.85 for tax). I plan on keeping 3 or 4 and donating the rest to Dress for Success.

(the two that I used are not pictured)

She also scored a bunch of blush, eye shadow, mascara, and lip gloss. All of this (33 items) for $52.82. The mascaras were regularly $8.99 each and there are 6 of them! These items average out to $1.60 each.

I plan on donating most of these too.

Deal Divas Making a Difference

When I started couponing in California back in 2003 I followed Coupon Mom @ cutouthunger.org. Her idea was that she would help us find deals and when we could get items for great deals or Free we could stock up on those items and donate some. With my husband a full-time student, we don't have extra $ to donate, but I can help by donating items that I get when doing my deal shopping and I invite you to do the same (I know many who already do!)

You may think that a small donation won't make a difference. In high school I was in ASB (leadership) and we heard the story about a man throwing starfish stranded on the beach back into the ocean. Someone approached him and told him "There are too many, you can't make a difference." The man replied as he threw another starfish out to sea "I made a difference to that one." Even small donations count!

I spoke with volunteers from Hope's Door which is a shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. They are in need of toilet paper, trash bags, and toiletry items. They also need vacuums if you have an extra one (some broke so the women are having to sweep their carpet floors). Vist Hope's Door's website to learn more.

All donations are tax deductable and accepted at:
AAFV/Hope's Door Thrift Store
502 Main St.
Caldwell, Idaho
Mon-Fri: 10 am-5:30 pm
Sat: 10 am-4 pm

Dress for Success-I first heard about this organization because lia sophia works with Dress for Success. We donate jewelry as well as funds. Women is this program receive a suit, and training to get into the work field and become self-reliant. Dress for Success is a nationwide organization. Treasure Valley Dress Barn stores accept donations for Dress for Success.

You can also donate at their location:
Capital Christian Center
2760 E. Fairview Avenue
Meridian, Idaho 83646
(Corner of Eagle Road And Fairview)

You can donate year-round. Donations are tax-deductible.

They are in particular need of:
-Plus size (14 and above) suits and separates
-Shoes, purses, unused nylons
-Jewelry
-Unopened make-up (How about getting some extra CoverGirl at Rite Aid this week?)
Read more about how you can help HERE.

If you know of an organization that needs donations email me. I would be more than happy to include them in my next "Deal Divas Making a Difference." Our small donations can add up to make a big impact! If you don't live in the area I am sure there is a local charity in need of items near you!

Help Underprivileged Women get Free Mammograms

I am sure you know someone personally who has breast cancer, maybe you have had it. My mom forwarded this site to me. They give away a Free Mammogram a Day to an underprivileged woman. We all know that prevention and early detection gives the best chance for treatment. Just click on the button that says "Click to Give." It's Free (the advertising pays for the mammograms). Click HERE to visit the site. 100% of sponsor money goes to charity.

Note: No one asked me to post about this. I am just asking you to visit the site (maybe even daily) to help those who are not as fortunate as we are. Maybe even forward this post to your friends and family? Just click on the enevelope below or copy and paste the web address and send out an email.

Disney's Get and Give Program

How to get FREE admission to a Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World theme park:
-Search for and commit to a volunteer activity here.
-Complete your volunteer service.
-Print the voucher we’ll email to you once your service is verified. Follow the instructions on the voucher to redeem it by December 15, 2010. Then enjoy! (Or you can donate your ticket to a designated organization.)

The volunteer opportunities resulting from your search are only those available within the next 60 days. Volunteer opportunities are always being added, so check back again if at first you don't see an opportunity that interests you.

I love the idea that you are helping others and Disney is helping you! What a great opportunity to serve others. Have you seen how much Disney tickets are nowadays? I grew up close to Disneyland and I remember tickets being $20, now tickets are $72!

*Ticket quantities for this program are limited to one million people. Must be at least age 6 to participate. One ticket per person. Other terms and conditions apply.