Why I Created Grocery Guru — My Mission to Help You Save on Groceries:

By Daphne Munro | Smart Shopper Daphne

If you’ve ever walked into a grocery store and walked out wondering where your money went, you’re not alone. I’ve made it my mission to help Arizonans — and anyone who buys food — stretch their grocery dollars without sacrificing quality or joy.

For over two years, I’ve been building a workshop called Grocery Guru, designed to teach anyone — no matter your income or family size — how to save big at the grocery store. It’s packed with practical strategies, smart shopping habits, and easy-to-use apps that help you compare prices, cut waste, and even get a workout while you shop!

 A Free Class for the Phoenix Community

Thanks to a wonderful partnership with the City of Phoenix Public Library System, Grocery Guru is completely free to attend. All you need is a Phoenix Public Library card — which is also free!

Sign up link here: phoenixpubliclibrary.org
Go to the Events Calendar and type in “Grocery Guru” to find the next class.

My next session is Sunday, October 19th at 10:30 a.m. — online and open to everyone! You’ll walk away with:

• Proven grocery-saving strategies

• A list of free and low-cost shopping apps

• Tips on what not to buy (and why)

• Even free seeds to start your own edible garden 🌱

I promise — it’s not your typical slow, boring class. You’ll laugh, learn, and leave ready to slash that food bill.

Why This Matters to Me

The truth is, our world feels heavy right now. Prices keep climbing, families are stressed, and too many people are struggling just to make ends meet. I can’t fix everything — but I can help people save. That’s my calling.

I’ve spent decades sharing ways to shop smart and live smarter, first on ABC15 as the Smart Shopper, and now through my Smart Living Podcast and SmartShopperDaphne.com. Every deal I share and every product I mention is genuine — I don’t take payment for recommendations. If I tell you something’s a good deal, it’s because I’ve done my research and believe in it.

I want to see more compassion, more ethics, and more accountability in our world — especially online. Social media may be full of noise, but I’m determined to keep my message clear: help people live better, save money, and do it with kindness.

So join me for Grocery Guru, and let’s get smarter together about the way we shop.