Stephanie Nelson is the founder of the Coupon Mom website, which launched the coupon movement that took America by storm in 2008. As a savings expert, Stephanie has appeared on many national and local television news shows, including Good Morning America, the Today show, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. Her entrepreneurial Coupon Mom concept started a national cottage industry of other “coupon moms,” as she inspired women to start profitable websites in their communities. Her book The Coupon Mom's Guide to Cutting Your Grocery Bills in Half was a New York Times bestseller. Stephanie currently hosts her podcast, Pivotal People.
This was a sweet book, with cute illustrations, and an important message. It’s written in both English and Spanish, and would be ideal for bilingual kids or those who are working towards being bilingual. The illustrations match up well with the story. I loved how much Mari wanted to help the world, and how she didn’t let the naysayers stop her from trying her best. She’s a smart little girl who learns a powerful lesson - even little things (and people) can make a big difference. Getting to watch her share kindness and the ripples that spread from that kindness made for a fun story, one that kids and adults alike will enjoy, whether they’re bilingual or not!