Thursday, June 3, 2010

Money Smart Mom


Super-mom to 3 girls Sarah Deveau is someone I could see myself enjoying a cup of java with and having a great discussion. After all, she is an entrepreneur that owns a children's consignment boutique in Airdrie, Alberta called Cater Tot Consignment (clever, right?) so she knows how to be frugal by sourcing out great quality second hand items and in doing so, she created a business out of this skill. She's also the author of Sink or Swim: Get Your Degree Without Drowning in Debt (available at Chapters.Indigo.ca) and has just released her second book Money Smart Mom Financially Fit Parenting. How could we not be BFFs if we met in person?!


In Money Smart Mom - Financially Fit Parenting, Deveau shares with readers tips on how to plan financially for kids before you have them, how to survive on a reduced household income when on maternity leave, where to find money to set aside from RESPs, and basically how to shape up your finances and stop living paycheque to paycheque. There's no miracle plan that's going to make you 10x richer at the end of the year, but careful planning and paying attention to the money saving opportunities around us can make a big difference. Don't know where to start? This is where Money Smart Mom comes in.1 of my Canadian readers is going to win their own copy of Money Smart Mom - Financially Fit Parenting! To enter, simply leave me a comment here telling me what your biggest financial challenge is right now. Saving for RESPs? Living on 1 income? Not sure how to use coupons/sales to your advantage? That plus twenty more? ;)

For additional entries:
~ Follow me (join this site with Google Friend Connect)
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~ Blog about this giveaway and leave me the link
~ Follow @FeistyFrugal and @SarahDeveau on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway (RT 1x per day) Canadians, win a copy of Money Smart Mom by @SarahDeveau by entering @FeistyFrugal http://tinyurl.com/333lold (Ends June 13)
~ "Like" Feisty Frugal and Fabulous on Facebook (please leave your first name and last initial so I can find you as a fan.
~ "Like" Money Smart Mom on Facebook

Please ensure your profile is public or leave me your email address in your comment. This giveaway will end on June 13th at 9PM CT. I will use Random.org to choose the winners, email the winners, and post the win here. Giveaway is open to Canadian addresses only.
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75 comments:

  1. MomrempelJune 3, 2010 at 1:29 PM

    My biggest financial challenge is saving for our girl' post secondary education

    aandsrempel at yahoo dot ca

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  2. MomrempelJune 3, 2010 at 1:29 PM

    Follow Feisty, Frugal through GFC!

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  3. HeatherJune 3, 2010 at 1:29 PM

    Readjusting a lifestyle after a $30,000 drop in income due to a lay off
    doublehh34@shaw.ca

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  4. MomrempelJune 3, 2010 at 1:29 PM

    Subscribe via email!

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  5. MomrempelJune 3, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    I have your button on my sidebar!

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  6. MomrempelJune 3, 2010 at 1:30 PM

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  7. MomrempelJune 3, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    I Like Feisty Frugal on FB (Shirley D. R. )

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  8. Michelle MasonJune 3, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    I subscribe to your blog via email.

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  9. Michelle MasonJune 3, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    My biggest financial challenged is adjusting to be a stay at home mom and no longer earning an income.

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  10. Michelle MasonJune 3, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    I like Money Smart Mom on FB.

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  11. saraJune 3, 2010 at 2:12 PM

    This is week one of only one salary (and we are already in overdraft...)

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  12. saraJune 3, 2010 at 2:13 PM

    I subscribe

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  13. ChristieJune 3, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    Our biggest financial challenge is making ends meet with two kids and a mat leave that's about to run out. I would love to save more for their education as it is soooooo important. Thank you for this opportunity to win a copy!

    Christie at www.angelfaceprints.com

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  14. dsouth20June 3, 2010 at 4:19 PM

    Living on substantially less. I went back part time after mat leave to be with the kids more.

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  15. UnknownJune 3, 2010 at 4:38 PM

    Definitely coupons and sales for me.Have lots of coupons , but never seem to be saving lots of money...

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  16. UnknownJune 3, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    tweet http://twitter.com/Missy_wpg/status/15356255897

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  17. UnknownJune 3, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    I follow via google friend connect
    Also following both on twitter...

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  18. UnknownJune 3, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    I like Feisty Frugal and Fabulous on Facebook

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  19. UnknownJune 3, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    I Like Money Smart Mom on Facebook

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  20. PamJune 3, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    Our biggest financial challenge right now is trying to figure out how to get out of debt while having some semblance of a life and getting some $$$ into savings.

    melacan at hotmail dot com

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  21. PamJune 3, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    subscriber

    melacan at hotmail dot com

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  22. PamJune 3, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    I like you on facebook

    melacan at hotmail dot com

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  23. cathyjvJune 3, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    My financial challenge right now is surviving on one income because I'm on maternity leave and EI benefits suck. That and trying to save for daycare in August, her RESP and hopefully plan better for my next mat leave in 2 years.
    cathyjv@rogers.com

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  24. cathyjvJune 3, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    i like FFF on Facebook (Cathy J)

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  25. cathyjvJune 3, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    I subscribe via email

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  26. cathyjvJune 3, 2010 at 6:14 PM

    I follow with Google friend connect

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  27. cathyjvJune 3, 2010 at 6:15 PM

    I like MoneySmart Mom on Facebook (Cathy J)

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  28. cherilikoJune 3, 2010 at 7:56 PM

    What's not a financial challenge at this point?! For us though it's saving for sure - as soon as we have extra money we go and buy stuff - stuff that we'll use but still - I'd really like to be able to save....cheriliko@rogers.com
    I already "like" Money Saving Mom on Facebook
    I'm just about to "like" this blog on FB too - Cheri H

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  29. ChelseyJune 3, 2010 at 8:11 PM

    Making ends meet is our biggest challenge. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  30. ChelseyJune 3, 2010 at 8:12 PM

    I'm a subscriber.

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  31. ChelseyJune 3, 2010 at 8:12 PM

    Facebook Fan. Yeslech Y.

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  32. Tanis SJune 4, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    My biggest financial challenge is paying off our debt! I won't list everything that needs to be paid off, but we have a lot!! :)

    tanandjosh@telus.net

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  33. Tanis SJune 4, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    I follow via Google Friend Connect (tanandjosh)

    tanandjosh@telus.net

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  34. Tanis SJune 4, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    I follow you - @tannieschatter

    I Tweeted:

    http://twitter.com/tannieschatter/status/15417911768

    tanandjosh@telus.net

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  35. Amy BrownJune 4, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    That plus 20 more is right! My biggest financial challenge is living on one income.
    thanks for the chance!
    amym_brown@hotmail.com

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  36. Amy BrownJune 4, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    I follow on google
    amym_brown@hotmail.com

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  37. Amy BrownJune 4, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    I follow both and tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/amym_brown/status/15418762301
    amym_brown@hotmail.com

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  38. Amy BrownJune 4, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    I "Like" Feisty Frugal and Fabulous on Facebook (A. Brown)
    amym_brown@hotmail.com

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  39. Amy BrownJune 4, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    I blogged:
    http://momplays2win.blogspot.com/2010/06/feisty-frugal-fabulous-money-smart-mom.html
    amym_brown@hotmail.com

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  40. UnknownJune 4, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    tweet http://twitter.com/Missy_wpg/status/15419724175

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  41. DenRenJune 4, 2010 at 9:42 PM

    My biggest financial challenge is surviving with one main income and since that is me and I am still currently on mat leave it will be tight.

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  42. UnknownJune 5, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    tweet http://twitter.com/Missy_wpg/status/15522087809

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  43. AndreaJune 5, 2010 at 9:20 PM

    My biggeste money concern is living on one income, as I am separating soon, and need to trip down.

    aconquergood@hotmail.com

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  44. AndreaJune 5, 2010 at 9:20 PM

    I follow via google connect

    aconquergood@hotmail.com

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  45. AndreaJune 5, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    I like FFF on facebook (Andrea C)

    aconquergood@hotmail.com

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  46. AndreaJune 5, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    I subscribe via email.

    aconquergood@hotmail.com

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  47. FrugaluserJune 6, 2010 at 2:29 PM

    Our current challenge is that I am on mat leave for our monthly income has decreased making it harder to save the amount we would like. also with the baby we have more to buy
    sarah dot tennyson @ gmail dot com

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  48. FrugaluserJune 6, 2010 at 2:29 PM

    i get e-mails
    sarah dot tennyson @ gmail dot com

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  49. FrugaluserJune 6, 2010 at 2:29 PM

    I follow on google friend connect
    sarah dot tennyson @ gmail dot com

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  50. UnknownJune 6, 2010 at 4:27 PM

    tweet http://twitter.com/Missy_wpg/status/15582736318

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  51. Randa DerksonJune 6, 2010 at 4:30 PM

    Our problem is figuring out how to pay off our debts with one income!

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  52. Randa DerksonJune 6, 2010 at 4:30 PM

    I follow

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  53. Randa DerksonJune 6, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    I subscribe via email

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  54. Randa DerksonJune 6, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    I have your button

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  55. Randa DerksonJune 6, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    i am a fan on facebook Randa W

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  56. Amy BrownJune 6, 2010 at 7:23 PM

    daily tweet
    http://twitter.com/amym_brown/status/15594408505
    amym_brown@hotmail.com

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  57. mousecatJune 6, 2010 at 7:29 PM

    The biggest financial challenge is that everytime that we seem to be getting ahead thats when things all seem to break down...!

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  58. mousecatJune 6, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    I subscribe via email
    mousecat12@yahoo.ca

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  59. mousecatJune 6, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    I'm a facebook fan! (Evelyn B)

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  60. UnknownJune 7, 2010 at 5:54 PM

    tweet http://twitter.com/Missy_wpg/status/15664688138

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  61. KimJune 7, 2010 at 9:00 PM

    My challenge...shopping for 4 children on a limited budget. I love a good deal!

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  62. KimJune 7, 2010 at 9:01 PM

    follower of FFF

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  63. KimJune 7, 2010 at 9:02 PM

    subscriber

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  64. KimJune 7, 2010 at 9:02 PM

    button on blog

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  65. KimJune 7, 2010 at 9:02 PM

    like FFF on FB
    Kim T

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  66. KimJune 7, 2010 at 9:04 PM

    http://twitter.com/Luvmy4peanuts/status/15677604855

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  67. KimJune 7, 2010 at 9:05 PM

    Like Money Smart Mom on Facebook
    Kim T

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  68. KerriJune 7, 2010 at 10:26 PM

    My financial problem is cutting back at my part time job and hoping my home based wedding planning business will pay the bills.
    kerrin@shaw.ca

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  69. Amy BrownJune 8, 2010 at 8:02 AM

    daily tweet:
    http://twitter.com/amym_brown/status/15708258063
    amym_brown@hotmail.com

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  70. UnknownJune 8, 2010 at 7:57 PM

    tweet http://twitter.com/Missy_wpg/status/15748809979

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  71. Tanis SJune 8, 2010 at 10:18 PM

    Daily Tweet

    http://twitter.com/tannieschatter/status/15757633107

    tanandjosh@telus.net

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  72. CarlaJune 9, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    Ever since we got married only one of us has ever worked at a time. Right now I am on Maternity leave. We are constantly pinching pennies! I'd love to get ahead again.

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  73. CarlaJune 9, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    I am a GFC.

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  74. Amy BrownJune 9, 2010 at 11:14 AM

    daily tweet:
    http://twitter.com/amym_brown/status/15790383353
    amym_brown@hotmail.com

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  75. Tanis SJune 9, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    Daily Tweet

    http://twitter.com/tannieschatter/status/15793501838

    tanandjosh@telus.net

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