Monday, November 10, 2008

MONEY SMART MOM GIVEAWAY!!

****CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED****
WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON DECEMBER 3RD
The Winner is lynnae! Congratulations!!

Money Smart Mom Giveaway!
November 11th - November 25th


Although I like most of my product reviews to be Early Childhood and Literacy related.....this product is so amazing that I want all Mom's to know about it!


Having three children to chase after, laundry to do, food to cook and running my own business it can sometimes to be hard to find time to organize my personal finance budgeting. The Money Smart Mom Savvy Spending system will make your life as a Mom so much easier! Money Smart Mom has great easy to use free online budgeting tools that will calculate all your weekly and monthly spending for you. I absolutely love the features of her designer wallet. I have never had a such a functional yet stylish wallet and with the stay at home portfolio and booklet it makes system so easy to organize.


Orielle Hopkins has created an amazing system to help Moms Learn the fun way to make your money last and grow, with the Money Smart Mom system. Created by a Mom for Moms. She created a cash budgeting system that is similar to the envelope budgeting system but much easier to manage and far more organized. Not to mention they have a highly fashionable wallet made exclusively for Money Smart Mom.



Orielle was featured on Oprah and Friends radio recently talking with Jean Chatsky about Money Smart Mom. It was a wonderful interview where she talked about how Money Smart Mom has helped women take charge in planning and organizing their family finances. http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahandfriends/jchatzky/20081028_oaf_jchatzky


Moneysmartmom.com has generously donated to one of our readers a Money Smart Mom "No more debt kit"! It comes with a designer wallet, Money Smart Mom Stay-at-home portfolio, and a brochure detailing step-by-step instruction to implement system. ($55.85 value!)





To Enter:

1. Please review the Money Smart Mom website http://www.moneysmartmom.com/

2. Tell us what you like about the Money Smart Mom Savvy Spending System and post your comments on our blog!

3. Tell your friends to enter our contest!

4. Leave your email address so we can notify you if you win!!

For more entries:

Add our contest to your blog or

Become a Money Smart Mom Member and enjoy using here FREE online tools!



63 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wow! What a great website! I really like how her tools can help manage a part of my busy life for me!

aud1inok said...

I love this idea! I've wanted to try the cash system and this makes it look simple for me to use. We are about to have a career change and really need to stick to a budget!

Diana said...

A great idea and with the economy the way it is, everyone could always use a little help. I like that it is stylish and helps hold everything in one place.

Brandy said...

I like the fact that it has a Holiday Season Expenses Form. This would really help figure out how much money I should save every month for the holiday season. Thanks for a great giveaway.
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Andreah said...

I like the Quick Budget tool. What a great way to keep your budget on track and not spend a huge amount of time doing so. Thanks for the great giveaway!

heacollins said...

I like the weekly spending form. I really need to do this. This would be a blessing!

heacollins said...

I blogged this!

http://www.lifeglutenfree.com/mama_baby_gluten_free/2008/11/a-few-great-giveaways.html

I entered my comment twice before on accident, I didn't think it went through the first time. Sorry!

piece of me said...

I love the Holiday Season Expenses Form. That could really help out in the next few weeks. We could really use this.
livlifelov at yahoo dot com

crazydaisy said...

Oh this would help me so much (and it would help my husband, too.... Since he hates my little lists on scraps of paper all over the house!!!) Thanks for offering such a great tool!

quitecontrary1977 said...

We are pinching pennies so we could use this system!!

And come by my blog for my board game and jewelry giveaways!
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chris said...

With only one income hist system looks like it would really help me set and stick to a budget. the cash system and holiday season expense form are two that caught my eye

PS said...

I think the Holiday Season Expense form is great. I know I start buying early on so then I go shopping and think I can spend more, but shouldn't because I already spend money on them! This could help me keep track.

daytoncat said...

I like the quick budget feature which helps you figure out how much you can afford to spend!

daytoncat1(at)yahoo(dot)com

Moo said...

I really like the Quick Budget tool. With the sad state of the economy and our money not going as far as it used to, it's time to get serious and start a budget. This is such a great idea and would eliminate any beginning mistakes I might make. Thanks for the chance to win this great item!

moongrrlie said...

I love the Gift List assistant tool. And I signed up for the online tools. Thanks for the tip.

Lynnae said...

I love that it's based on the envelope system, which IMO is the easiest way to make sure you don't overspend.

Thanks for the great giveaway!

lynnae at beingfrugal dot net

oona said...

The Holiday Season Expenses form would keep me in line this year! It's so easy to go overboard on presents and this system breaks it down for me realistically!!

Thanks for the giveaway!

foxsquirrelrabbit AT gmail DOT com

lrbodine said...

I love these ideas. I've been a failure of the envelope system but this seems like it would really work!

amy said...

i like the envelops systme or the quick budget tool...those are nice...
please enter me\

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Keyomi said...

thanks for the gr8 giveaway!

I like the Quick Budget tool.A lovely way to keep your budget on track and not spend too much time after it.

thanks once again.

Anonymous said...

This is just a great way to stay organized!
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kagey10 said...

The quick budget tool is perfect. I was laid off and now I need a new budget. I have tried them before this is a whole plan. I love it!

thanks!

great giveaway!

karissag at gmail.com

cathyhall said...

I likied the Gift List Assistant
"I find that most of my clients spend significantly more than they realize on gifts" - that is just like me. I may budget $15, but then I see something slse, and something else etc.

Summer said...

Wow, what a great site! I'm really liking the free online tools she has up. This is a great giveaway, thanks!

Ginny said...

Everything looks great, I really like the Weekly Savvy Spending Form

sarah said...

i like how her site is so simple and easy to navigate. no clutter or confusing links!

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Valerie said...

This looks like an easy system to follow!

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Amiyrah said...

so cool! Thanks to Lynnae over at Being Frugal for telling us about this! I really like the weekly savvy spending form. We have been trying to get a handle on how much we spend weekly on everything, not just groceries and gas, and I think this might be the ticket. Thanks for doing this giveaway!

Kelly said...

I like that it is a cash system. We don't currently do that, but I think we may start. I am a stay at home mom and it has been six months since I got a paycheck. We have so far been okay, but with the economy and price of everything going up, we are starting to feel the pinch. I feel it is my job to make our dollars go further, so this would help!

kellygroves13 AT yahoo DOT com

That Crazy Mom said...

I'm still waiting for my confirmation email so I can log in and start using her Savvy Spending Tools but with being a single mom and just starting my own business, money is so tight and I need to find a system to help me get the most out of rough times. This looks like it's right on the money! ;)

Kirby said...

I like the weekly savvy spending, this will keep me disciplined in my spending

Jessica said...

I like her website. I saved it as a favorite. I like the Gift List Assistant that helps you to put aside money each week for gifts. Then when a birthday party comes up you need to buy a baby shower gift, you've already got the money stashed away. Please enter me in the contest. Thanks!

Sheila said...

What a great tool. I have been learning to use the various tools on the internet to keep to my reduced budget and this would be very beneficial in that endeavor.
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Anonymous said...

This looks like a useful system.

Robin said...

The envelope system is the way to go. When the cash is out, it's really out! we just bought a house and we're really feeling the strain. we need something to set up on the right path, that's for sure!

Robin said...

oops! forgot to leave my email: rubithirteen@aol.com

dawn @ iowahippiechick said...

I like the Weekly Savvy Spending Form.
Starting with a strong foundation, always helps me be more successful.
And this Weekly Savvy Spending Form, seems like it would be a strong foundational tool.

iowahippiechick (at) yahoo (dot) com

JULIE said...

We were on an envelope system, now modified to some real envelopes and some virtual envelopes. Something like this would really help me keep my household budget part in order!! I really like the Gift List Assistant and the Holiday Season Expenses Form to help me with my gift planning!!

soonergal11 said...

The expense form is the best! Thanks for sharing! During our current times, it's best for everyone to make sure they are tracking their expenses!

boobles2 said...

I really could use this, we are retired and need to learn how to manage our money and stick to a budget.

valerie2350 said...

this looks like it would be very easy to use :)

lorides said...

I could really use this, I like the weekly spending form

jamielz said...

This time of year, I would have to say that the holiday expense form looks mighty appealine. The site is nice and has a great color scheme.

jamielz@verizon.net

Anonymous said...

I love the weekly spending form and the holiday ine! Great website ~ very useful, especially now!

Vanessa C.
vanessasuethompson@gmail.com

nunac said...

I think the idea of switching to an all-cash system is scary but probably the very best way to keep track of money. I would love help cutting down on my credit card use--the interest rates are sinking me faster than any other single thing! Bravo for creating a way around them.

Veronica said...

Wow, i would love the Holiday Season Expenses Form. With a tight budget for Christmas, that would be sure helpful. Thanks for a great giveaway!

JeanJeanne said...

I LOVE IT! I ordered the whole kit and it arrived quickly! And it is so aweesome. I absolutely love the wallet and the simplicity of the whole system. EVERY MOM should have this. My kids enjoy grocery shopping now and we try to see who can get closest to guessing the total grocery bill. And we are easily staying within our budget! THANK YOU MONEY SMART MOM

Karen said...

What a great idea! I love how the system keeps things organized.

mrs.mommyy said...

quick budget tool is great- this looks awesome

kaylee8 said...

The Holiday Season Expenses Form will be great for keeping track of spending and for keeping it under control this year!

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Stephanie Bruce said...

WE need serious help getting our finances under control this would help thanks so much

amyparsons1@yahoo.com said...

I really like how the tools she has that will help me out in more than financial ways.

john ferris said...

A fantastic prize for thr little lady.

Carolyn said...

I am a stay at home mom and I really like the Holiday expenses system. I have great intentions, but always end up overspending. This program is great!

Kristi G said...

I like the Quick Budget Tool. This seems easy and quick:) Perfect for my busy lifestyle

klp1965 said...

there is nothing more in the world i like than saving money.last week i went grocery shopping and my original amount was $380 after my coupons it went down to $140..my store doubles coupons :)i was so proud it is like another paycheck.i love this site it has so many different ways to cut costs :)

Buki Family said...

the weekly spending form looks like it would help me manage myself better!

chris said...

The weekly spending form is exactly what I need...esp for my 2 teen girls. we definitely have to cut back these days.

Timster said...

What a great website!

blueviolet said...

I like the step by step easy to follow nature of it and the great forms included to help organize and that it's completely personalized.
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Holly Crosley said...

Anything that can help in this economy is great!! I love that it is stylish as well.

kerri69 said...

this is wonderful i really kike all the info about saving thanks so much