Well, I'm on a roll this morning

Let's think about the simple things ~ the really simple things ~ like our Sunday morning newspaper - loaded with coupons that we will never use ~

guess what? I found someone that can! (If it can be recycled, I'll find a way) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

http://www.ocpnet.org/

Our program serves military families by assisting you to forward "manufacturer's coupons" to overseas military bases. These bundles of coupons are placed on tables, at the PX and Commissary, or handed out for use by military members and families on base. This helps the family save valuable dollars and stretch their budget.

This is not a tax deductible charity. This is a patriotic charity. You are supporting the service person and their family by sending coupons that you do not use, and all of the extra ones that you can find, to them. The service pay rates are no longer below the poverty level, but they are in no way great. They appreciate your assistance.

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My adopted base is in Iwakuni, Japan (it's a USMC base of course)

At first I doubted the importance of this one - seemed TOO simple to make a difference, but I have been told by a friend of mine (whose hubby/family were stationed in Japan) that this program really helps! She did mention that the greatest need (in her opinion) was for baby coupons -

overseas, they do not have the "store brands" to choose from, so it's all or nothing - and 'all' can get rather expensive!

~ ** Please remember, Expired coupons are OK - when used overseas, they can be used for up to 6 months AFTER the exp. date **~

I send one box per month - if you'd like to toss some of your 'unused' or 'expired' coupons my way, please let me know!

A huge thanks to Creative One who, without fail, leaves a bag FULL of coupons for me every few weeks!!

Another huge thanks to PauldingBabe who, without asking for anything in return, will spend her time helping me cut out the danged little things!