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Armed with just a dream and the determination to make it come to life, Simona Faroni & Guido Tremolini came from Italy and settled in the US 14 years ago. Their dream? To show Americans just how good Italian gelato really is. If you’re not aware of what exactly gelato is, it’s an ‘evolutionized’ version [...]
It all started with a mom and her son. A fear of the dark and of nightmares had left Debbie Glickman’s son a little uncomfortable as he was transitioning from his crib to a big bed. Aware of the calming properties that lavender holds, Debbie went looking for a spray that she could use on [...]
Business Has Kids Cheering ‘Hooray’
How do you get young preschoolers to learn? By making each lesson something fun. Hooray For Books is a franchise that makes learning fun. Using fun themes, stories and hands on projects, kids are able to use their imaginations to the max. However the founder, Mary Murphy, didn’t start out with a business in mind. [...]
Manage Your Snail Mail Virtually
When was the last time you calculated how much time it took to sort through all of your business mail, sort through the junk and handle any money you sent or received? If you stop and think about it, you will probably see that simply going through your mail can be very time consuming. What [...]
At first glance it might look like all a good knitting project requires is a pair of knitting needles and some yarn. However, upon closer inspection, you’ll soon find that it also includes a lot of little extras. Where does it all go when not in use? Either it makes its way down to the [...]
If you’re a fisherman on vacation, how are you supposed to know which spots are the best for fishing? Chances are that you may not know this information on your own but with a good guide you could easily find the right place to sit back and drop your hook. Of course, if you want [...]
Mompreneur Makes Breast Pumping Bras Stylish
As any parent knows, sometimes you need more than one hand to do everything you need to do when you have a baby in the home. If you’re a breastfeeding mom sometimes that extra hand can be hard to come by. Especially if you need to use a breast pump. After the birth of her [...]
It’s Never Been Cooler To Shop Consignment
If there is one thing The Great Recession has shown us, it is that we really can find the items we want for less. Due to a less flexible income many have come to love consignment shopping. Before it was cool there were women like Tracy True Dismukes who loved to shop in second hand [...]
Community Newsletters For Mom By Mom
Have you ever wondered what new, fun activities are happening in your neighborhood that your kids would enjoy? Or do you know what is going on but wish to share it with others in a new way? Then Macaroni Kid is your new friend. While they’re not quite available in all 50 states yet, I [...]
Greeting Cards That Are Good To You And The Earth
When it comes to sharing a special moment with friends and family or just letting someone know you care, nothing will ever replace the traditional greeting card. Unless, of course, you replace it with one that is earth-friendly. Launched by husband and wife team, Tom and Rene’ Bross, My Good Greetings has given them the [...]
Mom’s Invention Cleans The Grime Out Of Sippy Cup Straws
As any parent knows, a sippy cup that was lost and suddenly materializes a few days later isn’t a pretty sight. Depending on what was in the cup it is almost guaranteed that the liquid has congealed or simply clogged up the built in straw, rendering the cup useless. Of course that would mean you’d [...]
When was the last time you received a business card made out of chocolate? How about a chocolate spoon in your favorite coffee at your local cafe? A unique touch like that is hardly ever forgotten. That is exactly what Chocolate Graphics is banking on. While they couldn’t tell us exactly how they print on [...]
A Princess That All Little Girls Can Admire
What little girl doesn’t enjoy pretending she’s a princess? While there might be no real kingdom in their bedroom it is the ability to pretend it’s real that kids really enjoy. In Zaria’s World every little girl is a princess. Created by author and entrepreneur Cheryl Lynn Pope, Zaria is based around the little princess [...]
Stimulate Your Babys’ Mind With Your Shirt
Did you know that visual stimulation can help your baby develop their vision faster? Visual stimulation is just one piece of a whole stimulation program that is geared towards helping babies improve their “curiosity, attention span, memory, and nervous system development.” If you haven’t heard of it before now, you’re not alone. While many parents [...]
High End Fashion For Plus Sized Women
Nothing is more troublesome than trying to find high quality, high end fashions… especially if you’re a plus sized woman. The reality is that there is a growing niche in the clothing market, a niche that many stores are not that quick to fill. A plus sized woman herself, Michelle just wasn’t able to find [...]
Instantly Adjust Your Jeans Using A Simple Button
Whether you’ve lost weight, gained it, or you’re somewhere in between, I’m willing to bet that you’ve experienced ill-fitting pants at least once in your life. Short of wearing a bulky belt or having them tailored to fit you, there isn’t much that you can do. For Dana Contey the temporary fix to loose jeans [...]
Stuffed Toys That Kids Can Wear
It’s simply a fact of life that when parents travel with children their favorite toys must come along for the ride. Even if that means mom and dad are stuck carrying it all. Before having her son, Lise Lafontaine chalked up the need for parents to tote toys around as simply a responsibility. After he [...]
Printing Your Own Shirt Business
Not many people realize it but sometimes starting your own business is as easy as designing, printing and selling a few t-shirts. A few weeks back we mentioned AnaJet. If you don’t remember, the AnaJet SPRINT is a digital garment printer. All you have to do is create a design, place your blank shirt in [...]
Advantage Products Group Has It All For Brides & Beyond
It takes a very determined business owner to keep their business growing at a time when so many have gone under and Sandy Keller is one such owner. Sandy is the founder of Advantage Products Group LLC, which is the umbrella company over a series of 7 different online shops. From products for brides to [...]
How-To Make Money With How-To Products
If there is one thing that Manuel Rose has learned from his business, MMR Productions, it is that there is plenty of money to be made from how-to products. Of course, how-to isn’t all they know how to do. They can serve you whether you need one of your family videos converted to DVD or [...]
Can I Have Change For A Bracelet?
While charm bracelets are not a new concept, I think we can all agree that a bracelet made up of pennies, nickels, or quarters is definitely different. It is the uniqueness of the idea mixed with the custom options that come with it that has Jeff Byer, the owner of Reminicents, hoping that you’ll give [...]
When babies begin to stand on their own and walk their parents can’t help but feel a little excited or even anxious. It is not only an important milestone in their child’s development, it also means the time has come to find that perfect pair of shoes that they can comfortably walk in. Chalese, Jenny, [...]
If you love wine then there is a good chance that you’ll love Wine Shop At Home, a direct sales company that specializes in a variety of wines and wine tastings. Elizabeth Moore loves good wine and often found herself hosting a wine tasting or being the guest of one. With a little urging from [...]
When was the last time you drank out of the cup you use to scoop the dry food into your pet’s food bowl? I imagine the answer to that is never. Pet owners have kept their petware and tableware separate for years. Even after it has been washed most people don’t feel comfortable with the [...]
Solutions For Sticky Situations
Innovation is truly the mother of invention for Kim Olenicoff. From stick-on disposable pockets to sticky garment guards that stop underarm sweat from staining your clothing, it is possible that Kim has a solution for nearly any situation you can think of. The problem started with underarm stains on her white shirts. There wasn’t a [...]
MakeMySummer.com: Summer Camp Jobs
MakeMySummer.com launched last year as a way for students from the UK to find jobs in American summer camps. I recently had the opportunity to ask the founded Jacqueline Cole some questions about her business. What is MakeMySummer.com? MakeMySummer.com is a website where students can gain information and inspiration about how they can spend their [...]
What do you get when you take away the alcohol and violence associated with pirates? You have The Pleasant Pirate, a whole new take on beachwear. You won’t find any skulls or rum here, what you will find is a happy pirate that enjoys the beaches. There is no pillaging, just spending time with good [...]
Frames That Your Pictures Will Be Proud To Wear
It is often said that a picture can say a thousand words, so what about the frame holding it? With the right picture frame, that photo could say a lot more. When someone goes shopping for a picture frame a lot of factors come in to play. Everything from design to color must be considered [...]
Affordable Jewelry For The Fashionista In Your Home
With Valentines just around the corner, now is the perfect time to talk jewelry. Whether you’re hoping to treat yourself to a little something shiny or looking for a gift to give your special someone. If it is jewelry you want, Stella & Dot has what you need. Whether you stop by the website or [...]
Find A Little Gratitude In Your Day
When was the last time you were thankful for life? In a world where everyone seems to have a never ending schedule of appointments and no time to relax, the days tend to slip by unnoticed. Sometimes we forget to stop for a moment and remember that each day is a gift, although it’s not [...]
ezShade For The Busy Family On The Go
If you’ve ever found yourself under one of those big umbrellas at the beach, then you’re probably well aware of how little shade they actually offer. One mom in particular, Linda Varga, took notice and decided to do something about it. From a moment of inspiration the ezShade was born. Linda’s product not only makes [...]
Pet Urns Keep Beloved Pets Nearby After They’re Gone
It’s hard to lose a friend… even if that friend had fur and walked on four legs. Pet urns are big business.
At a time when many children find themselves nose-to-screen with their favorite television programs, it is refreshing to see more and more kids burying their nose in a simple book instead. That is, of course, unless you got that book from Little Write Brain. In that case, there is nothing simple about it. From the [...]
Love Handles For Your Motorcycle
Thanks to the inventive mind of a motorcycle-loving couple, Bill and Mary Freer, you can now hold onto a pair of love handles that are not attached to the driver.
Pictured Memories That You Can Hear
When you look at photos that represent special moments in your life, what do you remember? Whether it is the sound of a babies heartbeat during an ultrasound or the yell of “Surprise” on your 50th birthday, a new business is giving you the opportunity to hear memories just as you see them. Jennifer Furr [...]
Mom’s Website Helps Inform New Parents About Different Car Seats
When you’re a new parent, one of the hardest decisions you’ll have to make will be on what car seat you’d like to use. With all the options that are currently available on the market it does not make the decision any easier. As a mom, Kacie Curtis knew what it was like to try [...]
Business Is Good For Party Supplies Webpreneur
In a world where many people look forward to retiring someday, there are innovative women like Laurie Cohen that do things a little different. Not only did she leave retirement behind to help a company rebrand itself but she has since slipped into a new role as an entrepreneur. Originally she started with just one [...]
New Business Has Your Bedding Needs Covered
Before you anyone can start their own business, they have to want it bad enough to work for it. That is exactly what Mary Shelton has learned as she works to get her new business off the ground. Since launching ComfortersandMore.com in June, Mary has worked hard to get the word out about her business [...]
Parents Pay Less, Kids Play More With Educational Game Rentals
If you wanted to rent a game for your playstation or xbox, you never had to look much further than your local rental store. However, if you wanted to rent a game for your child’s v.smile, you were out of luck. That is, until now. Thanks to Jenny Scheidle and Christy Baker, the mom entrepreneurs [...]
Steal A Little Time To Workout With Rubberbanditz
As nice as it would be to visit the gym daily, that is one routine that doesn’t always fit into the average day. For some it is simply a lack of time, for others it is a lack of money. Either way, it is still important to make time for some exercise. Ari Zandman-Zeman had [...]
Artist Finds Her Niche In Mixed Media Art And Clothing
At first it might seem that clothing would have nothing in common with a painting business but that’s not entirely true. For Sandra Schulze there is a lot more behind those businesses than meets the eye. Inspired by the photo of her friends’ daughter, Sandra went to work on what would become her first mixed [...]
BuddyTops Gives Childrens Hats Personality
Now that we’ve entered December, parents are starting to break out their children’s coats for another winter— if they haven’t already. With the coats comes the extra essentials, hats and gloves. For some lucky kids, this means they get to wear their favorite animal on their head. BuddyTops, founded by Luis Kain and Nacer Hamai, [...]
Waterproof ‘Bubbles’ For All Labeling Needs
Like many great mom entrepreneurs before her, Michelle Brandriss’ business began out of frustration. She was looking for a customizable kids label that would fit her specific needs and found herself unsatisfied with the options available. Instead of settling for something that didn’t quite fit what she wanted, Michelle leaped into action and created Name [...]
Labels That Your Kids Will Love
If you have a child in daycare or in school then you know what it is like to label everything, from cups to clothing, that leaves the house. Traditionally that would mean the use of a permanent marker but now that is no longer necessary. Innovative parents, like Laura Porreca of Lovable Labels, have found [...]
Mompreneur Protects Sleeping Babies On The Go With SnoozeShade
If you’ve ever been out while pushing a baby in a stroller, then you probably know what it is like to try and help them fall to sleep or stay asleep. While you could always drape a coat or blanket over the stroller to help keep the sun out and help your child sleep, it [...]
Only in tea can you find a drink for nearly any mood. There is a tea you can drink at bed time to help you sleep, there is one for when you get up in the morning and need a boost. In some countries a cup of tea is simply a part of the daily [...]
Entrepreneur has an interview with Sean Spector, who, in 2002, co-founded Gamefly, an online company that is to gamers what Netflix is to movie lovers. What inspired you to start Gamefly? I had a voracious appetite for video games, and I couldn’t afford to buy all the games I wanted to play. I think that’s [...]
Entrepreneur, Inventor, and Designer, All Rolled Into One
When that idea hits for the perfect invention some people might ignore it. However, an inventor will do something about it. To go from idea to final product takes a lot of work and a solid design. Bret Schaller, the founder of Schaller Industries, Inc and co-founder of Willow Creek Animal Hospital, understands the process [...]
A Look Into The Business Of Interior Design
If you are creative and have a keen eye for design and patterns, you might also feel that the idea of starting an interior design business is a favorable one. While the passion might be there, it takes knowledge and skill to really get a business going. While I can’t help you acquire skill, I [...]
Mail That Caters To Kids With A Side Of Education
Sher-Lee’s kids were intrigued by the idea of receiving mail but, unfortunately, they almost never received any. Inspired by their interest, Sherri-Lee formulated a business that would deliver postcards to those kids who loved to receive mail.
