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1. Moms in the City is a networking and resource site meant to jumpstart a city mom’s social life. Stay informed of events and deals while making new mom friends at the same time. They’re looking for guest bloggers who want to share their city experiences or stories. Email Krishana at momsinthecity.net@gmail.com to get your blogging on.
2. DailyCandy’s Start Small, Grow Big contest is up and running. Please enter your company to win $10,000 smackers. Read more
This just in. How excited am I? Sonsi serves up dress-for-success brands for plus-size women and offers a social community where you can chat, post and interact with members of their site. I first read about them in the New York Times and am thrilled that they’ve come on board to support 9 of our Momtrepreneur Exchanges.
I could tell you all about it myself, but Sonsi did such a good job writing up on it that I’m going to slap their press release right here for you…
Recently we shared a cup of coffee over the phone with Jill Salzman, the official Momtrepreneur Maven. In a nutshell, Jill co-organizes Momtrepreneur Exchanges in cities around the globe to bring momtrepreneurs together, live and in-person, to network, learn and exchange with one another. Recently profiled in A Cup of Cappucino for The Entrepreneur’s Spirit Volume II, Jill also speaks to corporations, universities and other organizations about why everyone should be paying more attention to their mothers. Read more
Easy to follow. Clear and comprehensive. Full of suggestions. And I’m not talking about my 3-year old. Alexandra has authored a unique combination of parent pointers meets practice worksheets meets common sense in her new guide on tutoring. By the time my kids reach grade school, there’s no doubt that we’ll be using this resource to avoid those parent-teacher conferences.
What business did you start up?
I am the founder of Thinking Caps Tutoring and the author of Tutor in a Book (Adams 2010.) Read more
I know. I love what Justin Bieber is doing for today’s youth, too.
And now you can stop feeling guilty about the other day that you scheduled yourself with one too many conference calls and completely spaced on your kid’s birthday. Now’s your chance to get your child a Bieber Bouquet, thanks to 1-800-Flowers.com. (They do have other lovely options, too.) In celebration of the Summer of Smiles that the saveyourbuttlastminute fine flower folks are promoting, they are even launching a sweepstakes that you can participate in.
To win a $50 giftcard to redemption, all you have to do is head to The Momtrepreneur Exchange Group page on Facebook and contribute to a discussion, or start a new one.
A week from today, I’ll be picking a lucky lady at random to contribute to her household’s Bieber Fever.
Doesn’t this photo say it all? I’m just so happy that someone out there has figured out how to calm all the crazy. As you’ll read below, Meredith defines success the way we all should. It almost makes you want to forgive her for not being a sushi lover.
What business did you start up?
I started Calm the Crazy, LLC, a company that develops products that make life with kids easier…because more ease means more fun. We also believe that your life – your style, your attitude, who you are – shouldn’t stop simply because you have kids. So, we create products that are easy, smart, stylish and durable for moms (and dads!) by moms. We are incredibly proud and excited about our first product – the Kikou: a unique and fashionable cover-up to protect your clothing from life’s little messes (a.k.a. spit-up, drool, snot). And it’s a great nursing cover, too! Read more
