Stephanie Nelson
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A well-planned trip to the grocer saves you return visitsFeb 26, 2008 10:00 pm - Who likes grocery shopping? I used to think that was a rhetorical question to ask readers. From what shoppers have told me, I assumed most people did not like grocery sh...
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Find coupons for low-fat foods, produce in healthy amountsFeb 12, 2008 10:00 pm - I've heard every reason why people don't use grocery coupons. One of the most common is "there are no coupons for 'healthy' foods." I generally nod and say something to ...
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Ads head to computerized shopping cartsFeb 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Advertisers are always finding new ways to appeal to potential customers. For years they've pushed their products on television, in magazines and on radio. Today they ca...
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Smart shopping paves way to savingsJan 22, 2008 10:00 pm - Over the years I have enjoyed hearing from one of this column's many regular readers, Oren Spiegler of Upper St. Clair, Pa. He's one of the many of you who update me wit...
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'Tough customer' sold on Aldi's quality, low pricesJan 15, 2008 10:00 pm - As the price of groceries climbs each year, smart shoppers may want to consider buying some groceries at no-frills stores to get good deals on basic items. This year, a ...
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Popular dollar stores can be a bargain hunter's havenJan 08, 2008 10:00 pm - For many smart shoppers, the thrill of hunting down a great deal is as satisfying as the actual savings from the purchase. The explosion of dollar stores proves that an ...
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You really can make a difference this holiday seasonDec 11, 2007 10:00 pm - Most people donate food to charity through food drives in schools, places of worship and social organizations. I recall going door to door in our neighborhood collecting...
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You may have to dig to find coupons for organic foodsNov 27, 2007 10:00 pm - As shoppers become more selective in making healthy choices at the supermarket, many shoppers are opting for organic grocery products. In the past, organic shoppers had ...
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Savings strategies at Wal-Mart can help lower your grocery billNov 18, 2007 10:00 pm - Over the years, I have heard from many shoppers that they believe Wal-Mart has the lowest grocery prices. While there are hundreds of locations, unless you have a Wal-Ma...
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Drugstore chains have generous rain-check policiesNov 06, 2007 10:00 pm - I recently shopped at my drugstore and was disappointed that the best bargains were out of stock. I had waited until the last day of the sale week, and other clever shop...