Coupon for Our Troops

I hope everyone had a Great Fourth of July.  In keeping with the spirit of all that is AMERICAN, there is nothing more American than supporting our TROOPS!

Did you know that Expired Coupons can be forwarded to our troops and their families abroad?  This simple act can help so many of our Service Men and Women.  There are are certain guidelines to donating your expired coupons, i.e. not more than 2 months past the expiration date at time of donation, must be manufacturer coupons only, and should be neatly clipped (this will also save you on postage costs by reducing the weight). 
     I have found three programs with different approaches of providing this service to our troops.  Pick the avenue that is most appealing to you.  Share this with your friends and family even if your not interested in participating in any of these programs.  There are many  people that want to support our troops and just don't know how easy it can be to make a difference.
    
 The First program that attracted me was Toni @ www.TheHappyHousewife.com.  She is a military wife that has a unique way of sending coupons to our troops.  She actually pairs you with an Adopted family abroad.  Simply click on her sight above and complete your "Adoption Papers".  She will then match you up with a family or families.  She may have a waiting list right now, so if you personally know of a military family abroad that should be added to this list, please contact her via her website.
 

The Second program I really liked was Coups for Troops, North Carolina.  You can print the flyer (shown here), attach it to a box or large envelope and leave it at the library, your break room at work, local grocery store, etc., to collect coupons to be forwarded to:

 Coups for Troops

P.O. Box 147

 Winnabow, N.C. 28479. 

If you don't have the time to collect coupons from different sources you can post a Take-away flier with the address to send coupons and people can send in coupons themselves.        

The third program, again being a little different, is Care Packages For Soldiers and Their Families in Houston,Texas.  By donating your coupons to this organization, they are able to purchase items for Care Packages that are assembled for our troops for less than retail.  They accept current and expired coupons.  You can visit their site on Facebook. 
Whichever way you choose to go, please get involved...encourage your children and friends to get involved.  It's a simple way to show our appreciation.

As always 'til next time....DREAM BIG!