What if you could save over 70% on your monthly grocery budget and build a stockpile of food at the same time? Don t be a skeptic! Pick Another Checkout Lane, Honey will jumpstart your journey to saving $600 per month! If you re interested in the idea but overwhelmed by the logistics, you ll love our step-by-step approach that transforms even the most timid shopper from coupon-shy to coupon-savvy. Authors Joanie Demer and Heather Wheeler share their expertise along with hundreds of tried and true coupon tips in a fun, user-friendly format that will have you high-fiving the grocery store cashier in no time.
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Like many other business writers, I get a lot of books sent to me by publishers hoping that I'll write a (positive) review. Lately, I have been getting a lot of books about saving money at the grocery store and other retail outlets. After a quick look, I toss most of them. Many don't really contain a whole lot of useful information and they aren't exactly interesting to read. But after a quick look at Pick Another Checkout Lane, honey, by Joanie Demer and Heather Wheeler, I was hooked. I took it home and read the whole book, inspired by the web site TheKrazyCouponLady.com. The book doesn't contain any big revelations about how to save money at the grocery store. But it does a great job of covering all the basic concepts of couponing. It's also inspiring and funny. (One of my favorite parts is the book's assertion (and stereotype) that young male cashiers are the most accepting of coupons.). . . This book dispels a lot of couponing myths and challenges readers to have some fun while saving a lot of money. Whether you're just starting out in couponing, or use them regularly, you may really enjoy this book. - --Leslie Mitchell, Salt Lake Tribune
About the Author
Joanie Demer and Heather Wheeler, founders of TheKrazyCouponLady.com, are two stay-at-home moms on a mission to help you save $10,000 in a year. Once college roommates, Joanie and Heather now balance their booming business along with Pull-ups and sippy cups. They are both passionate about empowering women to take control of their financial lives and have fun at the same time! Joanie and her husband, an active duty member of the military, currently reside in California with their son and daughter. Heather and her husband, a high school teacher, live in Idaho with their two sons.
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250 of 253 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am a mother of three trying to cope with cutbacks in our family income. I got wind of couponing from some of my friends and after browsing many coupon websites, decided I needed to read some books to learn more as quickly as possible! I read three books: The Coupon Mom's Guide to Cutting Your Grocery Bills in Half: The Strategic Shopping Method Proven to Slash Food and Drugstore Costs, Pick Another Checkout Lane, Honey, & Shop Smart, Save More: Learn The Grocery Game and Save Hundreds of Dollars a Month. Each book was very different, so I thought I'd share my opinions- I hope they can help you!
Let me first say what each book had in common: they all promoted their own coupon websites and they all taught about how to get coupons, organize them and shop with them to save on your grocery bill. Pick Another Checkout Lane, Honey as you might infer by its title, takes a sassy approach to couponing which, for me was totally refreshing. I flew through these 246 pages & laughed out loud along the way! This book is very visually appealing, with hilarious cartoons, including my favorite "You might be a Krazy Coupon Lady if. . . your idea of date night is casing the neighborhood dumpsters and recycling centers." The book effectively motivated me to print some coupons and try it out first hand, and I saved 71% on my first trip!
This book did the best job of explaining how to checkout with coupons. If you've never done it, you don't know how stressful it can be! Other favorite chapters included "Anatomy of a coupon", "building a stockpile to `beat the joneses!'", and learning the different kinds of coupons to indulge your "coupon fetish". The book stays focused through Chapter 12 of 15, the last few chapters talk about how to increase your income and get of debt, particularly for stay at home moms. Some good info mixed with some stating the obvious that I could have done without.
The Best reason to buy this book: It has clear focus and doesn't have too much fluff. The focus remains on saving with coupons and getting items for over 70% off or free! Plus it has great humor and is an easy read.
The best reason to pass on this book: If you're looking for lengthy info on organic deals or how to cook, or how to entertain, this book doesn't talk much about it. And this book costs more than the other two.
Let me first say what each book had in common: they all promoted their own coupon websites and they all taught about how to get coupons, organize them and shop with them to save on your grocery bill. Pick Another Checkout Lane, Honey as you might infer by its title, takes a sassy approach to couponing which, for me was totally refreshing. I flew through these 246 pages & laughed out loud along the way! This book is very visually appealing, with hilarious cartoons, including my favorite "You might be a Krazy Coupon Lady if. . . your idea of date night is casing the neighborhood dumpsters and recycling centers." The book effectively motivated me to print some coupons and try it out first hand, and I saved 71% on my first trip!
This book did the best job of explaining how to checkout with coupons. If you've never done it, you don't know how stressful it can be! Other favorite chapters included "Anatomy of a coupon", "building a stockpile to `beat the joneses!'", and learning the different kinds of coupons to indulge your "coupon fetish". The book stays focused through Chapter 12 of 15, the last few chapters talk about how to increase your income and get of debt, particularly for stay at home moms. Some good info mixed with some stating the obvious that I could have done without.
The Best reason to buy this book: It has clear focus and doesn't have too much fluff. The focus remains on saving with coupons and getting items for over 70% off or free! Plus it has great humor and is an easy read.
The best reason to pass on this book: If you're looking for lengthy info on organic deals or how to cook, or how to entertain, this book doesn't talk much about it. And this book costs more than the other two.
67 of 70 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
"Pick Another Checkout Lane, Honey" is everything you ever needed to know about using coupons to save big. I have to admit upfront I was skeptical at first that coupons could provide the kinds of savings the authors promise, but as I read through the secrets in this book, I was completely won over. These ladies know what they are doing with coupons--it's completely ethical, really not that "krazy" at all except when it comes to the gigantic savings, and some of the shrewdest business advice imaginable.
I'm not going to give away all the secrets here. I'll just say that these really aren't "secrets" and the Krazy Coupon Ladies are not selling anything other than this book--there are no gimmicks, no additional purchases necessary, no expensive special kits to buy, and no overpriced seminars to attend. Everything you need to know is in this book. And it's more than just advice on how to use coupons to save a couple of dollars on peanut butter, mayonnaise, or ketchup--it's practical financial advice on how to protect your wallet, how to stockpile for emergencies, how to prepare for your future, how to provide you with lasting financial security in times of adversity, and also how to have some extra money for fun--to take vacations or whatever you want to do with it. Coupons are vital for such times as when the economy is bad, or as the Krazy Coupon Ladies explain, when gas prices are high:
The price of oil directly affects the price of groceries. The more it costs to transport groceries, the more you'll have to pay to get them. The shipping and oil industries are often unpredictable, so it's comforting to have a stockpile. If truckers go on strike, if gasoline prices quadruple, you can insulate yourself from the effects by having a stockpile. It's nice to think that if gas prices jumped to $15 per gallon tomorrow, I wouldn't have to drive to the store twice a week for overpriced cereal. I could just walk out to my garage and congratulate myself for stocking up when boxes of cereal were $0.50 each.
What I didn't expect from this book was to find out that Coupons Are Fascinating!--really! I had no idea about the history of the coupon from its origins in the late 1800s to its Internet printable versions and the fraudulent scams they have engendered. Did you know there are coupon clearinghouses operated by prisoners? Did you know what all those numbers and symbols on a barcode mean? You will learn all this and more in "Pick Another Checkout Lane, Honey."
And what about that title? It's funny. It describes how shoppers will have to wait a little longer while you use all those coupons, but so what? You'll be saving tons of money. The authors' many stories about their shopping and couponing adventures are equally priceless for their humor. And throughout are numerous wonderful cartoons depicting Krazy Coupon Ladies doing what they do best--savings tons of money.
Every step from finding great coupons, to how to use them to double and triple your savings, and what to do when checkout cashiers and store managers argue with you--how to educate them actually since you'll know far more than any store manager about coupons--is all provided here. And to top it all off, a lot of additional and completely free information is available on the Krazy Coupon Ladies' website.
This book may be the best financial investment you will ever make. You can easily earn back one hundred times the price of this book within one year--and if you follow all the advice in "Pick Another Checkout Lane, Honey," you may even earn back five hundred times the price. So get ready to save, and even make money.
-- Tyler R. Tichelaar, Ph.D. and author of the award-winning Narrow Lives
I'm not going to give away all the secrets here. I'll just say that these really aren't "secrets" and the Krazy Coupon Ladies are not selling anything other than this book--there are no gimmicks, no additional purchases necessary, no expensive special kits to buy, and no overpriced seminars to attend. Everything you need to know is in this book. And it's more than just advice on how to use coupons to save a couple of dollars on peanut butter, mayonnaise, or ketchup--it's practical financial advice on how to protect your wallet, how to stockpile for emergencies, how to prepare for your future, how to provide you with lasting financial security in times of adversity, and also how to have some extra money for fun--to take vacations or whatever you want to do with it. Coupons are vital for such times as when the economy is bad, or as the Krazy Coupon Ladies explain, when gas prices are high:
The price of oil directly affects the price of groceries. The more it costs to transport groceries, the more you'll have to pay to get them. The shipping and oil industries are often unpredictable, so it's comforting to have a stockpile. If truckers go on strike, if gasoline prices quadruple, you can insulate yourself from the effects by having a stockpile. It's nice to think that if gas prices jumped to $15 per gallon tomorrow, I wouldn't have to drive to the store twice a week for overpriced cereal. I could just walk out to my garage and congratulate myself for stocking up when boxes of cereal were $0.50 each.
What I didn't expect from this book was to find out that Coupons Are Fascinating!--really! I had no idea about the history of the coupon from its origins in the late 1800s to its Internet printable versions and the fraudulent scams they have engendered. Did you know there are coupon clearinghouses operated by prisoners? Did you know what all those numbers and symbols on a barcode mean? You will learn all this and more in "Pick Another Checkout Lane, Honey."
And what about that title? It's funny. It describes how shoppers will have to wait a little longer while you use all those coupons, but so what? You'll be saving tons of money. The authors' many stories about their shopping and couponing adventures are equally priceless for their humor. And throughout are numerous wonderful cartoons depicting Krazy Coupon Ladies doing what they do best--savings tons of money.
Every step from finding great coupons, to how to use them to double and triple your savings, and what to do when checkout cashiers and store managers argue with you--how to educate them actually since you'll know far more than any store manager about coupons--is all provided here. And to top it all off, a lot of additional and completely free information is available on the Krazy Coupon Ladies' website.
This book may be the best financial investment you will ever make. You can easily earn back one hundred times the price of this book within one year--and if you follow all the advice in "Pick Another Checkout Lane, Honey," you may even earn back five hundred times the price. So get ready to save, and even make money.
-- Tyler R. Tichelaar, Ph.D. and author of the award-winning Narrow Lives
40 of 42 people found the following review helpful
By S. Collins
Format:Paperback
I've been following websites on super-couponing, and still found this book packed with information I hadn't picked up elsewhere. A fun read -- loads of attitude -- couldn't put the book down. Enjoyed it so much that I wrote the authors to tell them "good job!" I've never done that before. Seriously. Authors were very thorough and ideas and instructions are easy to follow. I recommend it highly to anyone wanting to save money on purchases and have a good time while doing so.
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Published 5 days ago by SallyJoPipSqueek
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Great Book!
This is book is great for beginners and coupon savvy alike! A great overview of how to coupon from all approaches and how to improve your budget!
Published 5 days ago by Amanda Whittaker
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Thorough, engaging. A Life Changer
I read this book in one day. I couldn't put it down. I was amazed at the amount of information it contained. The authors over-deliver their content, and that is putting it mildly. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Gloria
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Best Couponing Book Ever!
This is an excellent book. I like the krazycouponlady blog, and I love this book. I have already saved about $400! It's definitely a good investment. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Dana Maye
5.0 out of 5 stars
lots of help
It is a lot of help.I want to learn so I can teach the ladies in our church thank you so much-
Published 20 days ago by brenda g fegenbush
5.0 out of 5 stars
My new bible!
LOVE this book and I LOVE couponing! This book has changed the way I shop and cut our bills down dramatically!
Published 22 days ago by Courtney
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
This book is a valuable resource for the person who wants to be better at making their dollars go further. Read more
Published 23 days ago by HotRN
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best book to help you save money!
After reading this book and following the website, I have been able to slash my grocery bill by 80%. This book is a quick and easy read and I recommend it to everyone!
Published 26 days ago by ShaynaMarie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love,Love,Love this book
This book is an easy read and is full of helpful tips to save money. I am even a follower of the Krazy Coupon Lady on the internet.
Published 27 days ago by Melonie E. Hill
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pick another check out lane honey
Great great book very clear to understand , seem all the questions in my mind were answered I also started saving money. Read more
Published 1 month ago by lovelyladylisa
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