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As I prowled the aisles of Target the other day, I saw the ultimate symbol of Back To School: the bed-in-a-bag.  Those of you who experienced the joys of dorm room living will remember the bed-in-a-bag as a nifty bedding solution. You got your sheets, comforter, pillowcases, maybe even a dust ruffle, all in one…

Michal Chesal needs no introduction…check out her video and you’ll see why she’s so fantastic, and is doing something equally fantastic having great business experience. What business did you start up? Baby K’tan, LLC (also Pet Teek, LLC) but I’ll focus on Baby K’tan for now! What motivated you to do it? We found that…

Enjoy Courtney’s story about her unique and innovative concierge service-based business.  After learning about 351 Concierge, I am sure you will agree:  we all need to hire Courtney. What business did you start up? 351 Concierge LLC. Its a personal concierge service. It operates similarly to a hotel concierge but on a personal level. We do…

This just in from author Danielle Botterell… If you would like to contribute your thoughts on life as a momtrepreneur for a book about us that will be published by HarperCollins, please fill out this survey. Your input will be much appreciated and potentially published.

This momtrepreneur saw a sign…and knew she was meant to help moms & children everywhere learn how to use American Sign Language.  What could be better than encouraging parents everywhere how to facilitate communication well with their babies? What business did you start up? Sign Babies.  (I had started a business before this as well).…

Screeeeeeeech!  That’s the sound of me putting the brakes on my business idea. I’d been working on it for several weeks, pulling together a preliminary business idea, mulling over the details as I lay awake in the wee hours.  But I eventually realized that while the idea was good, it just wasn’t workable for me…

Leslie Haywood has something to teach us all having grill business.  If you’re a momtrepreneur full of fear, listen to Leslie.  If you’re a momtrepreneur who wonders why you got into the game, listen to Leslie.  If you’re wondering how valuable press is for any company, listen to Leslie.  And by all means, watch her…

Louise Zweben created an entirely new forum to “celebrate the life of a loved one” on SympathyTree.com.  You may have even shared a memorial site.  Her interesting story will show you how momtrepreneurs really do make it happen–moving their ideas from “I need this” to “I did this.” What business did you start up? My…

Linda McNair has quite the story to tell, and she does it exquisitely well.  This momtrepreneur moved from a high-powered position to an organic nursery farm, and did it with bravado.  You can read her blog and see below for her interesting story. What business did you start up? My husband, Trent, and I started…