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Free Family Film Festival is Now Showing!
REG has planned a fun-filled summer of select movies for kids and parents. Regal has proudly offered this free summer fun since 1991. Oh, did we mention that it’s FREE! Selected G or...
FREE books, DVDs, audio books, magazines & more at your public library
Summer is in full swing now and we are trying to come up with fun things to do that don’t cost much money. I had forgotten that the public library is the greatest deal in town. Fo...
E-mealz will simplify your life, 
save time & money!
I just signed up for e-mealz and I have to share how easy this has made meal planning and grocery shopping. Meal planning is a big part of our budget. We have $125 per week for grocer...
TV or not TV that is the question…
What is your answer? We are seriously contemplating turning our cable off which is essentially equal to having no TV. It is a drastic move and there are pros and cons either way. ...
The "CARD Act" goes into effect today
The new rules essentially amount to this: the companies can still hose you, but now they have to tell you they're doing it!” More on CBS News Story at moneysmarttips.com

Give Joyful, Give Smart
As moms we we love to buy gifts for family and friends, but we don't stop there. We buy for our extended family, acquaintances, teachers, coaches, co-workers, weddings, bridal showers,...
Need Help With Groceries?
Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing grocery relief and financial support to communities throughout the United States. There ar...
Slow Cooker Lasagna Light
Ground Turkey, no fat cottage cheese and wheat lasgana make this a healther version of the traditional lasgana. It tastes great. This is a family favorite and so easy to make. Ingr...
How to Organize and Create a Spending Plan Workshop
Orielle Hopkins is a Financial Coach for the Moneywise Education Program at Mariners Church. She will be teaching How to Organize and Create a Spending Plan on March 14th and continuin...
Book Orielle as a Speaker
Money Smart Mom has inspired women all over the country to take charge of their spending, make a plan and achieve thier financial best. Book Orielle Hopkins, The Money Smart Mom to ...
Kristine's Grocery Shopping Tips
Thank you Kristine M. from West Virginia for sending in your grocery shopping tips to share with all of us. 1. Shop the circulars. We have 3 grocery stores in our area a...
ANNIHILATE YOUR DEBT STARTING NOW!
"Just as the rich rule the poor, so the borrower is servant to the lender." (Proverbs 22:7) Money Smart Mom is proud to announce an all new Savvy Debt Annihilator tool. You don't have...
The Institute for Women Entrepreneurs talk about Money Smart Mom
WATCH VIDEO Director of the Institute for Women Entrepreneurs, Sallie Salinas and IWE counselor Carolina Manross discuss how Orielle Hopkins came to them for help with her business Mone...
Money Smart Mom is now on Facebook!
Money Smart Mom has a page on Facebook! Check it out and become a fan today!
MAKE A JEWELRY ORGANIZER FOR LESS THAN $3.00 - WATCH VIDEO
Make a clever jewelry organizer for less than $3.00. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO What you will need: 1 BEAD ORGANIZER($1.99), 1 SHEET ADHISIVE BACKED FELT($1.29), RULER, SCISSORS, P...
MONEY SMART MOM IN THE NEWS
Money Smart Mom is featured in the Orange County Register as The Business in the Spotlight. View OC Register Article
The Money Smart Mom is coming to Rancho Santa Margarita on Feb. 5th
Orielle Hopkins, The Money Smart Mom will be sharing her "Strategy For Financial Security" at San Francisco Solano Roman Catholic Church MOPS on Feb 5th at 9:30. The address is: 22082 A...
Come Meet Orielle Hopkins, The Money Smart Mom on Fri., Jan. 9th in Dana Point, CA
Learn her simple secret to peace and security through smart money management. Orielle will be speaking at St. Edward's Church in Dana Point this Friday, January 9th at 9:30 a.m. You a...
KEEP YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION - BUT HOW???
· BE COMMITTED. Think through what you want to change and commit yourself to the long-term process it usually takes to achieve change. Come up with a realistic plan to help you reach yo...
3 Steps to a NO DEBT Holiday
Step 1: Make a List and Check it Twice - SERIOUSLY! Decide who you are going to buy gifts for and what you are going to buy before you leave the house or go online to start shopping. ...
SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE YOUR DEBT!! Use a Cash Budgeting System.
We use the Money Smart Mom cash budgeting system for many reasons ? IT WORKS! It is way too easy to overspend by paying with a credit card versus paying with cash. People that use cred...
Look for Money Smart Mom at Mariners Church in Irvine Nov. 8th
Moms Learn the fun way to make your money last and grow, with the Money Smart Mom system. Created by a Mom for Moms. Come meet Orielle, the creator of the Money Smart Mom system, learn ...
Money Smart Mom will be on the Oprah & Friends XM 156 radio show with Jean Chatzky - 10/28 8:00 a.m. West Coast time
Please be sure to listen on Tues., Oct. 28th at approx. 8:00 - 8:15 am West Coast time. Jean Chatzky will be interviewing Orielle Hopkins regarding how Money Smart Mom has helped women...
Look for Money Smart Mom at Coast Hills Church Nov. 6 & 7
Moms Learn the fun way to make your money last and grow, with the Money Smart Mom system. Created by a Mom for Moms. Come meet Orielle, the creator of the Money Smart Mom system, lear...
How much do you think you spend on gifts in a year
As moms we we love to buy gifts for family and friends, but we don?t stop there. We buy for our extended family, acquaintances, teachers, coaches, co-workers, weddings, bridal showers,...
Why Use A Cash Spending System
We use the Money Smart Mom cash Spending System for one reason only ? IT WORKS! It is way too easy to overspend by paying with a credit card versus paying with cash. I recently re...