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Philadelphia Steals & Deals by HelpfulHannah Riverviews

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Real Estate Agent with HomeStarr Realty RS143922A

It was a very strange week weather wise. One day it was seventy degrees, sunny and a beautiful great day to shut the computer and take a walk by the river. I met some very nice people who knew and  purchases their condo from Dennis Kulp now deceased, but was the broker of the last company I worked for and a great friend of this very nice couple. We had a nice conversation  while watching this huge barge dredge the river. The next night it was snowing.

delaire landing boat dreading river

I also had time to try this one bowl sour cream banana bread recipe. It was so easy and by the end, I was convinced it was going to be a flop. It looked nothing like the picture on YouTube .While it was in the oven I ran to Lou's Farmers Market and purchased more overripe bananas for 49 cents a pound. Was pretty shocked to see the price for regular bananas at 89 cents a pound . What are they in your area this week?  Well, seems my worry was for naught as it turned out delicious  and actually perfect to my great surprise! 

There are no Deals in gas prices that I could find except that if you buy at the beginning of the week prices will be lower than towards the weekend 

Amazon Deals :    Great steal one I just purchased myself called a KMAT it is an anti fatigue non slip kitchen mat, this is a 2 piece set usually sells for $49  on sale for $29 (I think I paid that for 1) -  Ninja Foodi Dual zone 2 baskets air fryer does it all 5 star rating - $199-- Beats solo 3 wireless ear headphones apple wifi $129 reduced from $199

 Roy Kelley mentioned LIDL last week a newer store in the area also my friends Dean and Paul has stopped there and said there were bargains and delights there. So I checked it out this week. I think if you sign up online the deals are even better. When you first walk in there are these delightful breads filled with cheeses and herbs. I purchased a few reasonable prices.  There were also beautiful produce and great prices and cheeses and chicken.  Then I came upon the lovely plants . I picked up 2 miniature daffodils and 2 miniature tulip plants stamped raised by women and extremely healthy-  cost 2 to $5- Texas garlic cheese toast $.99 -Beautiful asparagus  $1.99 - I picked up some Gelato for $2.99 - chicken -They also had great prices on seafood - walked over to pet food they had cat food cans same as everywhere  same brands and pretty bare.  I did, however walk out with jumbo eggs for 85 cents with an expiration date of April 24. If you like frozen foods, there were also great prices they had White Castle hamburger sliders and a tiramisu frozen delight. Bagels pack of 6 many choices could be had for 1.35 plus land of lake butter 2 for $5 and Stromboli packed with pepperoni, capicola, salami mozzarella, sauce and wrapped in dough, 2 for $4- I purchased  four full bags and spent $50  and I think every week is something new -almost purchased coke, but soda tax stopped me - This store had great steals & deals but you need to know your prices wish I had shopped there first  as their cheese prices were awesome 

I LOVE DOONEY: Still Having a sale use code: save big - I can assure you it will not last too much longer. When spring and summer arrive you will be glad you purchased and saved big  

I am working on a few listings . I do have ground for sale, lots of interest, but nothing in writing yet. Spring is almost here I see small buds on the trees. Time to clean the closets get rid of the clothes you do not wear. If you did not wear it this year, chances are you will not wear it next year. Get a big trash bag and donate the clothes you can write it off on your taxes. You can feel good that someone in need is making good use of these clothes . Play it forward and it will bring you good luck . 

Please come back next week 

Hannah Williams your local realtor 

215 820 3376  call direct 

www.HelpfulHannah.com 

HomeStarr Realty

eight local offices NE Philadelphia, Bensalem, Southamton,

Warrington,New Hope -Pennsylvania  

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Comments (16)

Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Hi Hannah,

We are about to go out and meet friends for lunch.  You just reminded me of those kitchen mats, I have been wanting one for ages.  Wishing you a wonderful weekend!  A

Feb 25, 2022 11:09 AM
Hannah Williams

Great Deal Ron and Alexandra Seigel  I have one now just ordered the two can't wait to receive - love it 

Feb 25, 2022 11:24 AM
Ray Henson
eXp Realty of California, Inc. (lic. #01878277) - Elk Grove, CA
Realtor

Thank you for all of the updates.  I hope you get your land sold quickly and those listings you are working on to the market soon.

Feb 25, 2022 11:42 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Raymond Henson, eXp Realty  I am not in a rush, but thank you just the same. There is such a shortage here of listings -  everything sells at a price -  How is the market where you are ?

Feb 25, 2022 11:49 AM
Ray Henson
eXp Realty of California, Inc. (lic. #01878277) - Elk Grove, CA
Realtor

Pretty much the same, Hannah Williams.  We have very little supply.  It is good for sellers and a challenge for buyers.  I am a bit slow, but it is giving me time to get my house ready to sell in about a month or two. 

Feb 25, 2022 11:52 AM
Hannah Williams

Raymond Henson, eXp Realty  oh packing is horrid, I did that last spring and summer . I still have not totally recovered - Lol

Feb 25, 2022 01:16 PM
Ray Henson

We did it about three years ago and have not recovered, Hannah Williams.  😀  I guess the bright side is that is reminds me what a big job my clients have.

Feb 26, 2022 07:22 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Hannah, how fun to meet people in your community, and your weather sounds like ours, one day beautiful, next day snow.    Gas is very expensive now, and will get worse.

Feb 25, 2022 01:04 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Joan Cox  This weather is knocking me out . You are right, it is wonderful to meet so many wonderful neighbors . It is hard to believe daylight savings time is only a few weeks away 

Feb 25, 2022 01:13 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Hannah one thing for certain is that if there is a sale you will find it.  😁

Feb 25, 2022 01:30 PM
Hannah Williams

George Souto  In these trying times we really do need to watch our money and help our clients do the same . You always make me smile 😃

Feb 25, 2022 01:45 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Hannah:

Glad your banana bread recipe turned out well. It's not fun to spend time cooking or baking and then have something not turn out as expected.

Yep, prices seems to be going up on everything.

Enjoy your weekend!

Jeff

Feb 25, 2022 02:23 PM
Hannah Williams

Jeff Dowler, CRS  It was so good it is gone and a new one in the oven now. The bananas were so ripe but my old neighbors called today they miss my banana bread I always gave them half when I baked . So I think I will make them one too This one pot is not so messy to clean up and I miss them too.

Feb 25, 2022 07:18 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Hannah- I've been trying to get Larry to try one of those kitchen mats for his work bench in the garage. If he's out working on a project, he could use it!!!  Haven't bought an air fryer yet but who knows. 

Feb 25, 2022 06:33 PM
Hannah Williams

OMG Kathy Streib  that is all I use is my air fryer. You have to get I do not even have a microwave anymore - The best really especially for chicken wings and French fries actually it does everything. Some of them even have a griddle to make best pancakes and stuff. Warms up food like it just came out fresh - Oh I could go on and on 

Feb 25, 2022 07:12 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I love steals and deals of any kind, Hannah.  I managed a couple in the last several days.  One was an outdoor furniture set via Wayfair, that I got on sale for $459.00/

Feb 25, 2022 07:35 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Myrl Jeffcoat  My good friend found a wonderful deal at Wayfair on her bedroom furniture and my sister purchased some living-room furniture there . I love to find bargains - here tell big business is making big money on Inflation 

Feb 25, 2022 07:52 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I really enjoyed this post. I was craving a Philly cheese steak sandwich all day after reading this Hannah 🙂

Feb 25, 2022 10:25 PM
Hannah Williams

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS  Oh, they are so good aren't they? My favorite place to eat them is "the three monkeys'" the seeded roll and the long hot on the side get me every time .

Feb 26, 2022 02:20 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Hannah - our weather these past seven days has also seen a lot of changes too.  From summer-like temps one day to quite chilly the next.  As for bananas, it depends on the market but generally less(65-69 cents a pound) than what you reported.  

Feb 26, 2022 05:42 AM
Hannah Williams

Michael Jacobs  that was the way they were priced here, then suddenly I saw that jump in price. Have not been shopping for anything in days. It is hard to believe in the next few weeks we will change the clocks 

Feb 26, 2022 02:29 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Hannah... don't buy bananas, so no idea how they are priced here. But I did buy a honeydew melon at Harris Teeter on special for just $2 on Thursday. I've been shopping at Lidl for some years... great prices on meat, chicken, eggs, milk, veggies, fruit and even though their prices are also up, they are still lower than in the supermarkets. Good deals on paper products as well if you watch for them.

Feb 26, 2022 06:41 AM
Hannah Williams

Nina Hollander, Broker do you need to sign up online at LIDL?   I really do not know where the day went today I feel like the weather has made me lethargic.

Feb 26, 2022 02:35 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Some of the prices at that new grocery store are incredible. Check out their eggs, butter and milk prices...unbelievable!

Feb 26, 2022 07:45 AM
Hannah Williams

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400d When I saw 85 cents for eggs I thought I went back in time .   I even purchased almond milk as soon I am starting my energy shake diet. I will need to fit into my bathing suits 

Feb 26, 2022 02:39 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It is good to see that you enjoyed shopping at your Lidl store.

Thanks for sharing your tips on bargains.

Feb 26, 2022 07:53 AM
Hannah Williams

Roy Kelley  You were a doll to tip me off on LIDL it was sitting in the Shopping Center not  far from me and I had not checked it out -


Have a wonderful weekend 

Feb 26, 2022 02:42 PM