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THANK YOU MARIE MCLAUGHLIN AND FAMILY!!

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Picture of Marie McLaughlin’s children:) 

Today we took our kids to Cedar Point.  As most of you know, amusement parks are not cheap, but we always try to go at least once a year and this year we picked today.  We got to the park and as we were getting ready to get in line to purchase our tickets, Marie (a complete stranger) went up to Jamie and asked if he was buying tickets.  He said yes, and she said come with me, I can get you tickets today for ONLY $20.  Tickets are normally almost $45.  (A $150 savings for our family ~ AWESOME) It was a special promotion that season pass holders could get friends or family in for $20 (a limited number of tickets) and she choose to do a random act of kindness for our family.   This was such a huge blessing for us.   Thank you Jesus and thank you Marie McLaughlin and Family.  Your random act of kindness was very much appreciated.

If you have been following this blog for long, you know we have been doing 365 Days of Kindness, so this was super cool to be able to experience this generous act.  Like I tell everyone, don’t ever discount the smallness of any act of kindness, because it matters to someone and can actually be life changing. This blessed our family more than I am sure she even knew and we appreciated it so much. Thank you again Marie and Family!!  We will NEVER forget this act of kindness!!




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  1. Joni,
    It was absolutley our pleasure! Coming from a family of 7 who did not have much growing up my mom always taught me that it was important to share what you could cause, God always provides! I do things like this as often as we can. The first few times I did it after meeting my husband and his kids they thought I was crazy and were embarrassed that I would walk up and offer something to a complete stranger. I didn’t care and I kept right on doing it, even when they walked away and acted like they didn’t know me. 😉

    As time goes on I notice more and more that Mike and even Makayla, our oldest, will suggest it sometimes, even before I decide to do it! I love that he and the kids are all starting to get more in to it and after your appreciation yesterday (most people say thanks and walk away or just look at me like I’m an alien) I think they will be even more apt to trying it – maybe even when I am not around! 🙂

    You honestly made my day so much better! I am so glad that we could help make your family’s day a little more special!

    Have a blessed day!
    Marie McLaughlin

  2. Joni,
    It was absolutely our pleasure to have met you and your family yesterday. I grew up in a family of 7 who never had much. We did the best with what we had, but my Mom always taught me to share your excess and do on to others, because God always provides. That has proven true in many aspects and every stage of my life.

    The first few times I approached a stranger to offer them something (discount coupons, free entry tix to places, etc.) in front of my husband and his kids they all thought I was nuts and were embarrassed. I didn’t care, I did what made me feel good, even when they walked away and acted like they didn’t know me! 😉

    As time goes on I notice Mike (my husband) and Makayla (our oldest daughter) suggesting things sometimes before I even mention anything! Yesterday, after the appreciation that you and your family showed us, I think that they will all look at this more like I always have! Why keep something to yourself if you do not need it and are not going to use it – let someone else benefit from your blessings!

    Thank you for making such an impact on my family! I am so glad that we were able to be part of your special day! God bless you. Have a wonderful day!

    Marie McLaughlin
    and Family

    • I am sorry! I did not meant for both comments to post. The first I did from my phone and was not sure it worked so I posted from my computer. :-/


Joni-Family-SmallMy name is Joni Meyer-Crothers and I run this couponing/money-saving blog along with my husband, Jamie. We love to show others how to save money in a BIG way! We do all the work for you. . we do the matchups and show you where to get the coupons, many FREE printable coupons. Sit back and follow the blog and watch your savings increase! Couponing is a ministry for our family as we we love to show others how to save and share from their couponing harvest!

I just recently wrote a book called “Extreme Couponing” (released March 5, 2013)  that gives step-by-step directions on how to coupon.  We have been featured on TLC “Extreme Couponing” five times, The 700 Club, 20/20, Today Show, GMA, HLN, Rachael Ray, AOL “You’ve Got”, Fox News, CNN Money, Huffington Post ~ to see a complete list you can click on the right-hand sidebar and the clips and articles are listed there.

I continue to challenge everyone weekly to donate 5 nonperishable or hygienic items to a local food bank/pantry and/or family you may know in need.  Don’t ever discount the smallness of any act of kindness. . it matters!