The Results of the $40 Challenge!

Are you guys ready for this??

 I am truly amazed by what I was able to get with $40. I mean... I feel so blessed to be able to give away all of this food. My experience has been fantastic. Normally when I go to stores to cash in on deals, I get anxious and worried that something might go wrong, but with this $40 challenge, I couldn't wait to get to the store and buy these things! I knew deep down that everything would work out... and it did. 

Here is the finally tally of my $40 Challenge:

Total Spent:

$40.59 (Oh well! lol)

Total Saved:

$100.31

This means that all of these items on regular price would have cost $140.90. But I got it all for $40.59! I know that this is not the typical savings I have, but this challenge has enabled me to donate so much food to those desperately in need.

Now... Here is a final picture of everything I am donating, along with a list of the items pictured. Keep in mind that there are few additions to my donations because I took out a few items from our pantry to add to the collection.

Final List:

16 Boxes of Stove Top Stuffing

10 Boxes of Betty Crocker Mashed Potatoes

12 Bags of Idahoan Mashed Potatoes

6 Bags of Betty Crocker Cornbread/Muffin Mix

8 Jars of Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce

8 Cans of Del Monte Vegetables

8 Cans of Campbell's Gravy

13 Cans of Hunts Tomato Sauce

10 Boxes of Gelatin

4 Boxes of Zatarain's Rice

2 Cans of Beans

4 Cans of Progresso Soup

2 Boxes of Nestle Hot Chocolate

4 Boxes of Spaghetti/Noodles

4 Jars of Spaghetti Sauce

1 Package of Tuna

=

112 ITEMS!!!!!

That's like paying only $.35 per item!

Here is a closer look....

I really hope that this blog entry isn't just like the rest... and that you guys take something away with you by reading about my challenge and my results. WE can make a difference in this world, even in the simplest of ways. I can go to sleep tonight knowing that I may have helped feed some very hungry people this holiday season. But it will not stop here! I will continue to make a difference in this world and I hope that you guys realize that you are capable of greatness! Use your coupon skills and your savvy ways to help those in need this season. It took me less than a week to put this entire package together. IMAGINE what this world would be like if everybody took $40, or even $20 or $10 out of their paycheck and used it to buy food for those in need. Let's just say this world would be a better place.

So go out and make a difference! You have the power to help those in need, just by making a small sacrifice. If you can't devote $40 to the challenge, just start with $5 or $10! Every penny counts. Besides, we can all afford to sacrifice some junk food or a trip to the movies here and there if it means making a difference in our hometown.

I hope you enjoyed keeping up with the challenge and I hope you found some great deals that you plan on pursuing! Good luck and please share your thoughts with me :D