Karen Hellier

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7 Reasons You Should Shop at Kroger

May 25, 2018 1 Comment

The Kroger Grocery Store in Jasper, GA

I have only recently become a shopper at Kroger. In fact, I had never even heard of Kroger until 2014. I grew up in New England and lived there for most of my life. In 2014 my husband and I moved to Georgia. I had been used to shopping at ShopRite, Stop and Shop and Big Y when I lived in Connecticut. My absolute favorite store was ShopRite because they had the least expensive prices and also great deals that matched coupons so I could often get free items with double coupons. When we moved down to Georgia I was SO disappointed in the grocery stores down South. There are no ShopRites in Georgia and the closest grocery stores to us are an IGa which is overpriced and ten minutes from us, or Walmart Superstore, Kroger and Ingles. All of these last three stores are twenty-five minutes from us. There is also…
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Stock Up on Groceries Using Sales and Coupons and You Will Save Money

March 24, 2018 7 Comments

My stockpile of 14 jars Ragu spaghetti sauce.

Save Money By Combining Sales and Coupons and Stockpiling When I first started grocery shopping for my family, it never occurred to me that I should be stocking up on items when they are on sale. Nope, I just thought I was supposed to go to the grocery store once a week and buy what I needed for my family for the week. Ah, silly me. Well, that was a long time ago, and I have learned a lot over the years which has helped me save a lot of money. And now I want to help YOU save money too. One of my favorite tips from when I taught coupon classes is to stock up on items when they are on sale, or when I have a coupon. And if I can combine a sale with a coupon, that’s an even better way to save money! Wouldn’t it be…
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Paying Attention and Getting Connected Will Help You Save Money

March 13, 2018 3 Comments

Save money by not letting the grocery stores trick you into spending more money than you need to!

A lot of people may be confused by the title of this blog post but this title has been rattling around in my head for awhile, calling me to write a blog post about these two things. What exactly do I mean by that? Well, in order to save money, you must constantly pay attention to ways to ways to save. And getting connected to others who are also trying to save money will also help you save money as well. 9 Ways Paying Attention Can Help You Save Money   Look at the back of your receipts to see if there are any advertisements on them that will help you save on a future purchase somewhere. Keep your eyes open for coupons and coupon booklets that will help you save money. 3) Join the websites Couponmom https://www.couponmom.com/ or Southernsavers http://www.southernsavers.com/ to see a list of all of the coupon deals that come…
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How Creating a Price Book Can Help You Save Money on Groceries

January 23, 2018 3 Comments

Using a simple notebook as a price book can save you tons of money at the grocery store! I created a comparison chart of grocery store prices and was amazed at the results!

I love to grocery shop! Yes, I know, from what I have heard I am in the minority here, but there’s always been something special to me about buying food to nourish my family. Once I discovered how to use coupons correctly, I became addicted to saving money at the grocery stores. So today I want to share with you the value of creating a “price book” which will help you save money on your groceries. What is a Price Book? What is a “price book” you may be asking? It’s simply a notebook in which you keep track of all of the items you and your family use regularly, and what the normal price is for those items are when they are NOT on sale, at every store you would consider shopping in. I always advocate that shoppers go to more than one store to take advantage of the…
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Money Saving Deals You Don’t Want to Miss This Week, Including Free Coffee

September 28, 2017 3 Comments

Free Coffee on 9/29/17 for National Coffee Day

Hello all my money saving friends. There are some deals out there I just don’t want you to miss this week so I am posting about them and hopefully, you will read this post in time. Friday is National Coffee Day and Sunday is International Coffee Day If you enjoy a good cup of coffee, you won’t want to miss this special day. On Friday, 9/29/17, various coffee hot spots are giving away free cups of coffee in honor of National Coffee Day. Some are for Friday only, and some go through the weekend until Sunday night because Sunday, October first is International Coffee Day. Here’s a list of where you can get free coffee: Friday Only Wawa – 1 free cup of coffee, any size Dunkin Donuts – buy a medium sized cup of coffee or larger and get one free medium-sized coffee. Use the extra cup for a friend,…
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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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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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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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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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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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