Karen Hellier

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

Monthly Archive: May 2017

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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