Shop, Save, and Share (ISBN 0764228641)

not helpful:
I will be odd-man-out and admit that I am extremely disappointed with this book. I was hoping to find interesting and unique ways to save money while still practicing generosity. The information in this book, however, is nothing I can't find for free on the internet. To make matters worse, Ms. Kay's style of writing is obnoxious and self-serving. She claims the name of Christ but, from reading her vignettes that start each chapter, she seems to be more worldly than anything. She often speaks ill of her husband and in some stories seems hell-bent on her refusal to be submissive and supportive of him. She shows no meekness of spirit or heart. I would recommend a book like Charity and Its Fruit by Jonathan Edwards. At least until something better comes along.

I'm already saving $$:
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!

a reader:
Here's the only money saving tip you need - stop buying books that tell you how to save money! There is nothing here that isn't already out there in various places for free on the internet or your local public library (the public library is the greatest money saving resource you have - use it!). And if you really want to make money, start writing your own book of the incredibly obvious tips and get someone to publish it.

A valuable read:
I loved the Tightwad books, and this updated edition of Shop, Save, and Share by Ellie Kay is equally good, but written in an even more fun-to-read and witty style. I've found the book to offer great savings tips that are realistic and practical without a great deal of extra effort, because if it's going to take a lot of time to do--(at least for me)--it's not going to get done! I recently enjoyed hearing Ellie (in a very warm and charming manner) give good advice on the Money Matters radio program, so I also got and would recommend her latest book, A Women's Guide to Family Finances.

coupons, coupons, and more coupons:
I've read this book, and if you are someone who uses coupons, it will be a great book. I, however, live in an area with no stores that double coupons nor do I have access to newsstands selling various city newspapers to buy several Sunday papers for coupons. There's nothing wrong with having a local coupon swap box, but I nor my friends are interested in clipping EVERY coupon and swapping. So. If you want a book that saves grocery money with coupons, go for it. If not, I recommend Miserly Mom by Joni McCoy. She dismisses coupons in general as they are usually coupons for stuff you wouldn't buy anyway. ps ellie kay is a rather amusing read, I'll admit