Karen Hellier

Freelance Writer, Coupon Lady, eBay Entrepreneur: Helping You Save Money and Work From Home

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Announcing the Contest Winners for the September Contest

September 13, 2017 0 Comments

Announcing the winners of the September Contest at karenhellier.com

Sorry this is late everyone but due to Hurricane Irma, we did not have electricity or the internet yesterday and into today. This is the first time I have had the chance to announce the winners of the September contest. Contest Winners Now, the information you have all been waiting for: The winners of the September contest on this blog are: Sarah Hauta: Winner of the $25.00 Walmart gift card Arline Culp: Winner of the $25.00 Starbuck’s gift card Congratulations to the two of you, and thanks to all of you who joined as new subscribers. If you didn’t win a gift card this time, do not despair, I will be having a contest on this blog every month. Stay tuned for upcoming contests. Upcoming Blog Posts And I have some great blog posts coming up on various subjects including a post on selling on eBay and a post about how living in a tiny…
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A Contest for My Blog Subscribers

September 1, 2017 10 Comments

Subscribe to my Blog for Your Chance to Win a $25.00 Gift Card   Welcome to my blog about saving money and working from home! I have decided to hold a monthly contest on this blog because it’s full of information about how to save money and how I get things for free, which I do all the time! I am offering my subscribers the chance to win something, for free, each month! September, 2017 Contest   All you have to do to enter this contest is subscribe to my blog by adding your email in the blank on the top right of this page. You will get an email at the address you sign up with, and you must confirm that you want to be a subscriber in order to enter the contest. I will pick two winners on September 11th; one for the $25.00 Walmart gift card, and another one for…
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What I Got For Free in August, 2017

September 1, 2017 1 Comment

You know how people always say, “You can’t get anything for free these days?” Well, I am here to prove they are wrong. You can get lots of things for free, and I am here to show you how. I will be doing this once a month starting with this month, August 2017. I will post what I got for free, and how I did it so hopefully, you can get the same or similar things for free as well. I would love for all of my readers to join the, “If it’s Free, it’s for Me Club.” Of course, that’s not really the name of a club, but being a frugal person, it’s a lot of fun to get things for free. If you aren’t subscribed to my blog yet, feel free to add your email in the space in the top right area of this blog so you won’t miss…
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What is a Coupon and How Does it Work?

July 18, 2017 4 Comments

Make sure you know the coupon policy at the grocery stores you shop at.

  What is a Coupon? A coupon is “a portion of a certificate, ticket, label, advertisement, or the like, set off from the main body by dotted lines or the like to emphasize its separability, entitling the holder to something, as a gift or discount…” according to Dictionary dot com. So there you have it. But what does that mean exactly? Coupons are usually printed on a piece of paper or cardboard and often have to be cut out and handed to the cashier at a store for a discount off of that particular product. Using coupons saves money for consumers and are accepted at most grocery stores, pharmacies and various retail stores. Coupons are also accepted at many restaurants. Coupons are very widely accepted in the United States, but not as much in other countries. Coupons are usually printed on a piece of paper (see above) or cardboard and often…
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Saving Money

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15 Tips to Save Money Eating Out at Restaurants

June 23, 2017 0 Comments

    I’m a big fan of eating out at restaurants. I don’t enjoy cooking all that much, so anytime I can go out and eat delicious food that I didn’t have to prepare makes me one happy camper! But eating out at restaurants can get expensive. Here are 15 ways you can save money eating out at restaurants: 1) Go to Breakfast or Lunch Instead of Dinner The price of breakfast or lunch is less expensive than going out to eat for dinner. If you want to save money eating out at restaurants, you will save more money during these meals. Restaurants often have breakfast and lunch specials that can save you even more money. Friendly’s has a deal currently that gives customers 50% off all of their breakfasts Mondays through Fridays. 2) Drink Water This is a sure-fire way to save money at a restaurant. Not only is water free, which…
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Saving Money

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7 Places to Get Great Deals on Cards and Stationery Products

May 13, 2017 0 Comments

I know for some people, sending cards and letters through the mail is a thing of the past. Well, call me old-fashioned, but I love receiving mail in my mailbox, especially when it’s not bills! There’s just something about opening my mailbox and seeing a card, letter or package from a friend or family member that makes me feel loved. It’s not the same with a text or email, although I do appreciate any positive messages in any form. This post is for those of you who feel like I do and enjoy getting and sending “snail mail” delivered by the good old U.S. Postal Service. I am always on the lookout for inexpensive cards and stationery to send to people. Yes, I know, writing letters is also a thing of the past for many, but I enjoy it. So here are the top 7 places I have found to…
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Saving Money

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8 Ways to Save Money on Groceries Without Using Coupons

May 3, 2017 0 Comments

I am a huge fan of using coupons to save money on groceries. In fact, when I lived in Connecticut, I used to teach classes on saving money with coupons. If you are someone who loves using coupons and would like some extra tips, I added a link to an article I wrote about saving money with coupons at the bottom of this article. But I also know there are many people who find the whole coupon thing too time-consuming and don’t use them. This article is for you so please keep reading! Below are my top eight tips for saving money without using coupons. Check out the Sales at all of the Stores you Plan to Shop at Before you Leave your House Who wants to pay full price for an item when you can get it at a discount? Certainly not me, and hopefully not you. If you…
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Saving Money

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Pinch Me…it’s too Good to be True!

May 1, 2017 0 Comments

Free Products in the Mail You know that phrase when people say, “Pinch me…it’s too good to be true,” or they may tell you they had to pinch themselves because something is too good to be true? Well, I have discovered a website called Pinch Me and at first, I thought it was too good to be true.  This website sends samples to you for free. I have been a member there for over a year, and it is the real deal so I wanted to share it with everyone I know! I don’t know about you, but I love getting mail. I especially love getting mail that isn’t bills. Mail makes me feel loved and every time I see the bright aqua box from Pinch Me in the mail…yep, I feel loved! How it Works Here’s how it works…you go to the Pinch Me website and sign up. Don’t worry,…
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Free Stuff

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Hello World!

March 9, 2017 1 Comment

My name is Karen Hellier and I am a freelance writer, eBay entrepreneur and coupon lady! Welcome to my website where I will be sharing money saving tips and ways that you can live a more fulfilling life by working from home. If you can’t stand your regular 9 to 5 job and want to take control of your life and time, this website is for you. If you yearn to be the mom that stays home with her kids but also contributes to the family income, this website is for you. If you have a disability that prevents you from working outside of your home, this website is for you. My goal is to help you find ways to save money and earn money from home and live the life you want, not the life you are forced into because you need the money a 9 to 5 job…
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