Every year ConsumerQueen.com picks a local charity to donate to, to help out our community. Our members, local people, and brands come together to make this happen. This year we have chosen “Jordan’s Crossing“. Jordan’s Crossing is a non profit agency that provides residential substance abuse and co-occurring services to women, and women with dependent children. Since 2006 they have provided residential services to almost 1,000 women and children. Many of these women have been able to reunite with their children, maintain their recovery, and are now leading productive lives. Substance abuse treatment saves lives,saves Oklahoma taxpayers the costs of incarceration and more importantly helps families recover from the damaging effects of substance abuse. They just recently had a grand opening of 20 additional beds for women that they call Jordan’s Landing.

To me this is very important because many times drug abusers are just thrown in jail or looked down on instead of helping them get the tools and education they need to turn their lives around so they can make a better life for their children.Since many children come through this organization we thought it would be  great to make sure they have a great place to play. So we will be taking donations for toys, clothes and Christmas gifts to make sure they have a great Christmas this year. Just one example Step 2 is donating a play kitchen and My Little Pony is donating a DVD.. This will provide years of fun and long lasting memories. Once we get all the donations in we will deliver them to Jordan’s Crossing and do a video of the donation. All sponsors will be listed in our video and in  our charity post.  We will also do a moderator’s Christmas party and each moderator will be bringing a toy to get in.

If you would like to donate to this cause please send me an email. I am sure that anything would be appreciated.

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Ok so I was having a really tough day yesterday dealing with my hubbys disease and after I talked to my pastor I decided to do something Fun and crazy as a stress reliever!!!!!!!!! I am starting a new Video Log called the Crazy Swiffer Mom. As moms we often do not have time to work out because we are busy attending to household chores etc so check out me making a fool of myself and probably embarressing my kids!!! Actually? they thought it was quite funny LOL. So enjoy at my expense LOL!!!!!!

The big announcement I have been teasing you guys about is finally announced! Wal-mart has chosen us as one of there 11 mom bloggers! Actually it will be updated to at least 17, they are in the process of changing the banner.

Our website will now be featured on Wal-mart.com ! The money saving moms link will also be featured on the bottom of every Wal-mart receipt.  Wal-mart has already added some of my Youtube videos to their favorites page !

Speaking of youtube!!! Wal-mart is having a contest right now where you can submit a money saving tips video to their YouTube and be entered to win a Years worth of Groceries!!!! http://www.youtube.com/walmart

(be sure and mention your a CQ member so we will know who you are in the video)

Post your video here and we will all vote for you!!!(of course I am not elidgeable lol)

Instructions: Register for a free YOUTube acctount and upload your video then go to Wal-marts youtube to enter!! 

There will be a really cool prize giveaway on my site comming soon ha ha another mystery! 

I am very excited to be apart of this team and the moms are so nice and helpful!! The Lord has truly blessed me this year!  If you have any questions feel free to post them here! 

On October 17, 2008 Wal-mart stores across Oklahoma will be setting up tables from 2-6P.M.  and will be featuring products appropriate for those awsome tail-gate partys for  football season. Products will include Schwab’s chili, Bar-S franks, Advanced Brand’s Fast Fixin’ fully cooked burgers and Chef’s Requested Foods’. All part of the Made in Oklahoma Coalition.

If you haven’t noticed Wal-mart has been on a misson to help with the economy. They have made it their mission to help people save money. What better way to save money and support local business.