#1...Armed with manufacturer's coupons and rebates my posts in Blogger will teach you how to shop frugally at the grocery and drug store for Catholic Charities. Beginning in 2009 I will post scenarios detailing specific information on which items you can purchase and where to find the coupons to match with these items to maximize your savings.

The choice of when you shop and how much you buy is left entirely up to you. There are no quotas to reach and absolutely no strings attached. In fact, do not hesitate to use this information to learn how to become a better steward of your own resources. Here are a few items I recently purchased with coupons at no cost (other than tax). These were all donated to the SFA Joy of Giving Tree Program yesterday.

Buying for charity can be done for just pennies on the dollar. I hope you're as eager as me to get started! Tomorrow's blog will help you recognize coupon lingo.