Save Money With Save1 & Help Those in Need

I recently was contacted by Carol of Save1, and she introduced me to their fantastic company.  I'm a huge bargain shopper, and I rarely shop online (or in stores most times, as well) without some kind of coupon.  I love getting a great deal on something, and despite my friends poking fun at me for always having coupons, I'll continue to do it for as long as those deals are out there!

Up until I learned about Save1, I mostly used sites like Retail Me Not to look up online coupons.  But now that I know about this alternate, I'll definitely use it instead.  Each time you use a coupon or special deal through Save1, they will use a portion of their commission to provide a nutritious meal for a hungry child.  At the time of my writing this post, their website states that they have provided 91,259 meals!  You can watch the video below for more information about them, in their own words.

  Save1.com Welcome Video from Josh Cearbaugh on Vimeo.

My financial status is average, I'd say; I come from a typical middle-class family.  Sometimes it's easy for me to overlook the fact that there are families out there who are struggling just to put food on their tables, because I get caught up in my student loan payments, etc.  But who am I kidding?  Yes, I have bills; and no, I'm not independently wealthy, but I have enough to pay those bills and spend a little on myself here and there.  Why not contribute some of that to those families who really need it?  Using Save1 is so easy, and I'd much rather use their coupons and deals to save me a little and to help others in need.

If you're a bargain lover like me, I urge you to try Save1.  They have deals for a ton of brands that I shop in plenty of categories (ranging from apparel to computers and more), and they're adding more every day.  They provide their meals through feeding partners that need to meet specific criteria.  They currently have four feeding partners: Action Against Hunger, Feeding America, Feed My Starving Children, and Project Peanut Butter.  You really can't go wrong here.  I've read through their FAQ and the story of how Save1 came to be, and I really believe that this is a cause worth supporting.  Check them out!  I'm sure you'll find some great coupons to put to use.

• Visit Save1 and start shopping!
• Connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, and their blog

*Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post.  I was contacted by Save1 about blogging about their program, but I was not compensated for this post in any way and the honest opinions here are entirely my own.

Momo's Piggery: Stories In Clay

This post is a bit different than what I've posted before, but I really wanted to highlight a great charity that I found.

The charity is called Momo's Piggery and they are based in Mountain View, California. Momo's Piggery caught my eye because I am an animal lover. I especially liked them because they work to find forever homes for guinea pigs. I've had rabbits all of my life, and although they aren't guinea pigs, I have a special affinity for all small animal pets!



Some of the cuties at Momo's Piggery in Momo-made cages

Momo's Piggery began as a one-time fundraising idea for an adoption event at their local SPCA. Founder Monica creates adorable charms and jewelry pieces, and portions of all of their sales are donated to Cavy House Guinea Pig Rescue. After the SPCA event, people began writing in to see if they could still purchase some of the pieces, and sending in pictures of their own guinea pigs to be made into art.




Soon, Momo's Piggery became involved in a string of local summer rescue events that led all the way into September. I also found out that earlier this very week, Momo's Piggery received an official Donation Acknowledgement letter! What began as a simple fundraiser has blossomed into an impressive operation to help find homes for adoptable guinea pigs. They work with rabbits on occasion as well, since Cavy House is a branch of the Rabbit Haven organization.




Momo's Piggery has a simple mission: all creatures deserve loving, forever homes; and they work to ensure that this need is met. Each of their creations are made with love, come with an official certificate of adoption (along with a name and story), and need a loving place to call home. These cute and whimsical pieces help to encourage those interested in having a guinea pig as a pet to adopt as opposed to buy one from a breeder or pet store.

Momo offered to send me a product from her shop to review, so I chose the Gupi necklace, which is her most popular item.




The necklace is so cute! The charm is made out of clay and is perfectly sized: not too big, not too small. The detail on it is very nice, and I appreciate the work it must take to put them all together. I could see the designs being really popular with younger kids, too, since they're very cute-themed.




I also liked how my necklace came packaged. The blue ribbon and sticker on the box are simple, but I just really liked the way the blue popped against the box. There were also two cards included, the first (bottom left) is an Adoption Certificate for my Gupi necklace with my name on it, along with the date of birth for my Gupi. On the right is Momo's business card.

• See the entire line of charms, trinkets, and jewelry at Momo's Piggery - Momo just posted the new Holiday collection!
• Connect with them on Facebook

Bottom Line: Momo's Piggery is a fantastic charity, and if you love animals like me I would highly recommend checking out what they have to offer. If you're in the Mountain View area, keep an eye out for Momo and her wares at different animal events around town!

Check behind the cut for more pictures of the sweeties at Momo's Piggery.