Can't Find it? Invent it. The mommy merchandise market is booming! The term “mom inventors” yields about 290,000 results on Google. The rise of the internet and social media has allowed child- raising women to express ideas, do market research and take entrepreneurial action without having to leave the house. Are you afraid of getting burned by your light bulb moment? You may be surprised to know that most of the successful mom inventors also had no idea how to transform their unique concept into a marketable product. How did they do … [Read more...]

The New Age of MOM Mothers are Valuable When it comes to the kind of "work" that moms do-- be it housework, childcare, or business -- moms are no longer being dismissed or devalued as they were in previous generations. With an increase in mom-owned businesses and the success of business women who have made a point of making their family a top priority, America is beginning support moms in practice rather than just in theory. Mothers are Growing the Economy Moms are the #1 consumer demographic and are leading the race in the digital space … [Read more...]

You've gotten a lot of advice on how to balance it all... ... and if you've been a parent for more than a few years, you could probably write your own book about how to juggle family, career, marital relationships and personal fulfillment. Blah - blah - blah. Is there room for improvement? The most valuable advice that I have received was to always stay 2 steps ahead of everyone and everything. Quite frankly, that seemed like the most impossible task when I was a newbie mommy, but that one little recommendation has saved me more times in … [Read more...]

What the heck is a CHAKRA? Take the test below to see how chakra savvy you are: A chakra is: A. the name of a new age musician from the 1980's B. a trendy boot C. the Klingon word for "grandmother" D. an organic vegetable made from the root of ragweed E. a Japanese monster movie (e.g. Chakra vs. Godzilla) F. an energy center in your body that regulates health and well-being If you answered anything other than "F" you might want to brush up on your metaphysical comprehension.... ...And I have just the expert to help us with that … [Read more...]