I did it again
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I sold out to The Man and got me some free samples of OxiClean’s new Max Force Power Paks and Gel Sticks. Why? Because I love taking things from The Man and giving them a woman’s touch? Because corporate giants could learn a thing or two from us momtrepreneurs? Because I can?
No, fools. Because I have some seriously backlogged laundry to do. Read more
A lot of headway has already been made in planning The Momtrepreneur Exchange.
We have a venue. A venue! I’m thrilled about the place where we will hold our Exchange–at the Zhou B Art Center in Chicago. This incredible space, founded by famed artists the Zhou Brothers, will accommodate everything that we want to do at this event and then some. The history of the center alone is amazing–I could not be more excited to share the space with all of you. If you could not tell, I’m a bit excited…now that the Exchange has a home, it is feels much more real than a mere that I’ve had thus far. Read more
A recent, much-anticipated appearance in Oprah Magazine’s Holiday Gift Guide (!!!) will give you a window into the up-and-up success that Two Blue Peas has had since its inception. Sarah’s frank comments about the ups and downs of running a momtrepreneurial business are, of course, a sigh of relief….since of course we all have those. Don’t forget to check out their adorable website, too.
There is finally an INCREDIBLE website that helps those of us with no time on our hands to cook dinner quickly and inexpensively.
I signed up and have been trying it out for a little while. Literally EVERY meal that I’ve made and eaten so far has been super easy and absolutely delectable. (I know, I sound like a spokesperson for the company–I swear I’m not.)
Why is it awesome?
1. Upon signing into the site, you pick your week’s worth of recipes from a menu that changes weekly.
2. You can choose the # of portions you want to cook and it will change up the portions for you.
3. It collects an Ingredients List and all the recipes into a printable pdf.
4. 5 dinners is under $85 in groceries. Each dinner takes 30 minutes or less to make.
Seriously, it’s been too good to be true. And since I know that most of us don’t have time to cook during the week, this helps tremendously.
Oh! Coupon code “dinner” lets you try it free for a week. Relish THAT.
As any New Year brings, this 2010 will wreak plenty of change and growth in our businesses and in us.
I’m pretty sure, though, that this year will be a huge one for us momtrepreneurs. There are already signs everywhere we turn:
1. At the end of last year, the Wall Street Journal reported that women were nearing the work force majority–as though it was something to be afraid of?
2. The Economist’s January feature is titled, “The Rich World’s Quiet Revolution: Women Are Gradually Taking Over The Workplace.”
3. Major marketplaces like Startup Nation, Ladies Who Launch, Yahoo’s Shine and more have recently launched (read: put big money behind) “Mompreneur Cafes” and other networking sites where momtrepreneurs can network, share information and resources and see how many other women are doing it.
You can bet that there’s plenty more to come…in the way of forums for momtrepreneurs to do what we do best–gather together and make things happen. How much am I looking forward to seeing more momtrepreneurs come on board this year? Very, very much.
