Karen Hellier

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

Tag Archive: saving money

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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8 Ways to Save Money on Groceries Without Using Coupons

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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Hello World!

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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