Shop, Save, and Share [Paperback]

Ellie Kay (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2004

Ellie Kay's signature humor coupled with her practical money-saving plans equal an outstanding book for families wanting to cut costs and also share with those in need. Known to many as the "savings queen," she packs easy-to-follow advice into every page, covering the most economical ways to grocery shop, how to organize those coupons, and tips for saving money on transportation, furniture, clothing, and much more. This edition is rewritten to include updated and new material to reflect current economic realities.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Ellie Kay is a regular guest on CNBC's Power Lunch, a national magazine columnist, an international speaker, and a national radio commentator for Money Matters. She is the author of six books, including Shop, Save and Share and Heroes at Home. Ellie is married to a corporate test pilot and mother to a large family, including five children still at home. The Kay family lives in California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House; Updated edition (January 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764228641
• ISBN-13: 978-0764228643
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (91 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,122,711 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life-changing, February 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Shop, Save, Share (Paperback)

This book changed my life. My husband and I were having the same fights over and over again. It was all about the dreaded topic of money. He thought I didn't try hard enough and I thought he spent money foolishly. Then we got Shop, Save and Share. It was a quick read and really challenged us to make some drastic changes. We realized we truly could cut corners in ways that weren't too painful. It truly wasn't that difficult to shave hundreds of dollars off our monthly food budget and simplify other areas of our lives. We have found we have lots of (free) groceries to pass along to other people who need them. By reaching out to others, we've taken the focus off of ourselves and our (former) problems. My husband really appreciates the teamwork philosophy. Our marriage is better than it has been in a long time and we don't argue about money all the time. Thank you, Ellie, for making a difference in our lives by writing this book. I hope you sell a million copies and I hope that those children you support in India can one day meet you--you are one incredible lady!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Bargain even at the retail price of $9.99!, May 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Shop, Save, Share (Paperback)

I've purchased hard copy editions of other money savings books and after buying Shop, Save and Share, I feel I paid too much for those other books! Ellie's book is a trade paperback that is so full of great information that I felt I was getting a bargain in buying the book. I ordered copies for my friends birthdays and for family members because I think that anyone will enjoy Ellie's humor as well as her practical advice on how to save money. This isn't one of those books you'll want to pass around to friends--let them get their own reference copy. I have to save my copy to refer back to after I've gone to the store. I cut my grocery bill in half the first time I went to the store! I've lowered monthly expenses around the house by just twisting a few knobs and modifying some appliance settings. I've even been challenged to share some of our (free) groceries with our local womens shelter. I just want to know when Ellie is going to write another book!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm already saving $$, February 25, 2004

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Laura Harris (Alamogordo, NM United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shop, Save, and Share (Paperback)

As a mom to 2 teenage boys (and a husband who counts in the teenager category most of the time)my grocery bill is astronomical! Ellie's book is jam packed with practical, easy to implement ideas that saved me money the first week after reading it. Last night I shopped the Walgreen circular (something I would have never done before taking Ellie's advice) for toilet paper, paper towels, laundry soap, softner, toothpaste, peanuts, and my favorite lipstick that was buy one/get one free - yahoo! I saved $37 on $80's worth of items. I wish I had read her book 10 years ago. My grocery bill is down and my ability to share with others is up. It doesn't get much better than that. Thanks, Ellie for sharing with us!