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In 2007, Linda Naerheim founded Elements Naturals® in Bend, Oregon, with the aim of developing high-quality baby natural products that are designed with babies and the environment in mind.  She found success rather quickly, and with it came little nuggets of wisdom that can surely help us all.  My favorite?  “Never take no for an…

Raise your hand if you giggled just a little when you saw Erika’s product name.  Now raise your hand if you sighed a great big sigh of relief when you realized what her product could do for you.  This founding mom has taken the leap that so many people never do–she’s gone ahead and created…

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…

Mary’s healthy 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 healthy products do it all?  Read on to find out.  (And note her favorite book.  Exquisite taste). What business did you start…

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…

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 professional speaker title on YouTube available at Cracker Barrels everywhere. What…

I’ve heard of models and actors climbing to fame from “being spotted,” but I’ve never heard of a momtrepreneur essentially starting her gemstone jewelry 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…

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 environmental issues, many ways.  Make sure to watch her YouTube video, below. What business did you start…

Finally, a momtrepreneur who talks about the challenge of closing up shop at day’s end, an all-too-common issue among us.  Doesn’t Gigi’s business idea make you want to have a baby all over again just so that you can try the stuff out(baby food business)? (The question is rhetorical, people). What business did you start…