Proposal to DU: COUPONS FOR KATRINA.

[lildreamer316]

First I'd like to say that several of us hope to have a frugal living group up and running very soon; where there will be many tips on how to conserve money in your daily life and a BUNCH of coupon tips! (calling all coupon queens!!) I was going to wait until then to post this idea but then Carolab's post of Michael Moore's letter kicked my butt into gear. Here's the idea:
There's a list of things that the Vets for Peace/Cindy camp need to help those they are finding. Look down the list and see what coupons you have for the stuff on the list; then go buy whatever quantity you can afford (don't forget to check your store for doubling and tripling!!) and send it. This way even the brokest (is that a word?) amongst us can contribute DIRECTLY to someone we KNOW is ON THE GROUND and MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE RIGHT NOW.
After all the back and forth about the Red Cross I am not so sure my monetary donation is being put to good use (Ice trucks anyone??Sheesh!!) so this is a good way for ANYONE to feel useful. If for any reason you cannot shop with the coupons or use them but they are still good; when/if the group is up I will post a central location to mail them to and we will start a collection or train.
Yes/no?? Ideas? Modifications? Love to hear from ya.

[Lilyhoney]

1. Best idea I have heard in days. nt