Crib Sheet #53: Snikiddy’s Mary Owings Schulman.

Mary’s products are everywhere!   Snikiddy Snacks have been on the Today Show, they’re available in Toys ‘R Us, Babies ‘R Us, and they even have their own Hip Hop commercial.  How does her product do it all?  Read on to find out.  (And note her favorite book.  Exquisite taste).

What business did you start up?

I started a natural snack food company, called Snikiddy.  My mom and I founded Snikiddy in 2006 with a passion for children’s health, Snikiddy produces Snikiddy Snacks® – great tasting, family-friendly snacks. Read more

Crib Sheet #50: For Baby With Love’s Stephanie Nash.

How much happiness does Stephanie get from a properly-clothed tushy?  Quite a lot.  Check out why she went the alternative route and how successful she’s become, all while as time-management-crazed as the rest of us are.

What business did you start up?

For Baby with Love.  An online baby boutique geared at promoting cloth diapering and natural parenting alternatives.

What motivated you to do it?

When my husband & I found out we were expecting twins we knew I wouldn’t be returning to work after maternity leave.  Read more

Crib Sheet #48: Author and Speaker Brenda Nixon.

HiRes from Revell Award-winning author and speaker Brenda Nixon is a powerhouse of parental wisdom.  She “builds stronger families through parent empowerment” and offers parents a not only a fantastic resource for childrearing, but she also offers every late-blooming momtrepreneur much inspiration.  Check out her co-authored holiday title on YouTube available at Cracker Barrels everywhere.

What business did you start up?

I launched a vertical learning curve into the professional speaker circuit. After speaking in Read more

Crib Sheet #47: Nature’s Gems’ Wendy de Penasse.

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I’ve heard of models and actors climbing to fame from “being spotted,” but I’ve never heard of a momtrepreneur essentially starting her business from ‘being discovered.’  Check out why Wendy’s clever lunchtime self-promotion can be a very, very good thing.

What business did you start up?

I created a unique line of handcrafted jewelry made from Brazilian gemstones and sterling silver called Nature’s Gems. Read more

Crib Sheet #46: Zola’s Beth Remmes.

Beth Remmes brings an entirely new meaning to the term Earth Mother.  Inspired by Mother Nature herself, she is the green pied piper (not to be mistaken with the Green Giant) inspiring others and making change in many, many ways.  Make sure to watch her YouTube video, below.

What business did you start up?

Zola was set up as a company in July of 2007, and it went online in March 2008.

What motivated you to do it?

I have always been interested with environmental issues, but what finally led me to take action was Read more