Karen Hellier

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

Tag Archive: Dollar General

Save Money by Shopping the Back to School Sales

Back-to-School sales will save you money!

Back-to-School Sales are Starting Back-to-school sales already? Yes, they are already starting. I know some of you are thinking I might be crazy, but down here where I live in the South, some schools are starting at the end of July. And so  for those of us who love to save money, it’s time to gear up for some fun sales. As you probably already know, you can save money by shopping the back-to-school sales offered by a variety of different stores. But what if you don’t have kids, or your kids are grown and you don’t need stationery supplies? You can still save money on these types of supplies by purchasing them now and saving them for upcoming projects throughout the year. Or you just may need pens or paper to have around your house to get you through the next year. Buying now, and stocking up is the…
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If You Are Buying Gift Cards For Christmas Gifts, Don’t Miss These Deals

Store fliers with gift card deals

Giving gift cards for Christmas gifts is an easy option for that hard-to-please friend or relative, or for that person on your list that already has everything. In reading through the Sunday paper yesterday, I noticed a lot of deals on gift cards that will help you save money and I was so excited I just had to share these savings with you. After all, saving money is what this blog is all about! Maybe you don’t give gift cards for Christmas, BUT you can use some gift cards personally or with your family. You can also take advantage of these gift card deals and keep some extra money in your pocket! I also noticed some ways to earn extra gas points from gift cards that were not in the paper but I am including. Please watch the dates below so you can take full advantage of these offers without missing them: Dollar…
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7 Places to Get Great Deals on Cards and Stationery Products

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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