Stéphanie Biedermann, 39 years old and a mother of three,lives in Carvin, a small town in the Hauts-de-France region. As a stay-at-home mom, Stéphanie and her husband, who works in construction, manage a tight household budget while juggling the costs of raising their children and paying off their mortgage.
“With the house loan on top of everything, we absolutely have to monitor and account for all our expenses. We’re very vigilant,” Stéphanie explains. Every purchase is carefully considered to make sure the family stays within their means.
Discovering Temu
Even though they manage their money carefully, the steady rise in the cost of daily essentials over the years has strained their household budget, especially with the sluggish economy affecting the construction industry. As a result, Stéphanie has had to cut back more often, particularly on small treats for the children, as there simply isn’t extra money to spare.
That changed two years ago, when scrolling through Facebook, Stéphanie stumbled upon an ad for Temu’s app. Intrigued, she decided to give it a try, not expecting much. Her first experience was with a free game offered on the platform. To her surprise, she won several items at no cost, including two stylish cardigans, a curling iron, and colorful hair clips for her daughters, all delivered without even paying for shipping. “It felt almost too good to be true,” she recalls. She soon signed up and has become a Temu fan since.
Saving on Daily essentials
Gradually, Temu became one of her most trusted shopping sites for its quality affordable offerings. The e-commerce platform connects consumers directly with manufacturers, allowing them to purchase products at much lower prices by cutting out middlemen and avoiding additional markups.
Stéphanie began ordering daily essentials for herself and her children, along with games and creative supplies like acrylic markers and mystery coloring books—her personal favorites.
“I started placing two to three orders per month, depending on what we needed, and always made sure to compare prices before finalizing a purchase,” she explains. “No more trips to crowded stores or waiting in long lines. Shopping on Temu is a game-changer. I could take my time and make sure I was getting the best deal.”
Her budget-wise approach to online shopping has helped her manage the cost of living more effectively. Shopping in this way has allowed Stéphanie to stretch her household budget further, especially when it comes to essential items like school supplies and soccer cleats for her kids. “I’m always looking for affordable options,” she says. “Temu makes it easy for me to do that.”
Temu Christmas
Christmas marked a key moment when she relied on Temu to make the most of her budget. “I planned everything online and compared platforms to make sure I was getting the best deals,” Stéphanie says. “All the gifts were delivered straight to my doorstep, saving me so much time and stress. I was able to stay within my budget while still getting my kids everything they wanted. It was the perfect Christmas.”
For the back-to-school season that followed, Stéphanie has already carefully selected the targets for her next Temu purchase. “I’ll fill my cart in advance and make sure I’m getting the best deals,” she says. “I’m not interested in braving crowded stores. Online shopping is stress-free, and I can take my time comparing prices.”
For Stéphanie, Temu has become more than just an app—it’s a valuable tool for managing her family’s budget more efficiently. It has transformed the way she shops and saves on her family’s everyday cost of living.
Stéphanie’s enthusiasm for Temu quickly spread to her family. Her mother-in-law, sister-in-law, and even her mother, who is 57, became loyal users. “My mom orders practically everything through the app now—clothes, accessories, gadgets like earphones, makeup, jewelry… I focus more on everyday items like gifts and school supplies,” she says. For Stéphanie, Temu has been a practical way to manage expenses without sacrificing quality or convenience.
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