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I swear, you don’t have to be a baker for this one.  It’s so simple, you can do this between meetings. 3 cups lukewarm water 1.5 packets granulated yeast 1.5 T salt 6.5 cups all-purpose white flour Add the yeast and salt to the water in a mixing bowl.  Mix in the flour.  No need…

My New Year’s resolution was to find a volunteer gig that would get my brain back into the work world. A good way to get my groove back, right? I recently joined the board of a non-profit organization that supports Fair Trade and economic justice in Third World countries. I am thrilled to be working…

Every momtrepreneur needs to have this tool in her toolbox.  Just made it myself, and it’s a glorious kidistraction for maximum e-mail time. 3 cups flour * 3 T oil * 3 cups water * 1.5 cups salt * 6 tsp cream of tartar  Dissolve the salt in the water, then pour everything into a large pot.  Stir over…

Today’s the day. If you have not yet heard about the Consumer Protection Safety Improvement Act that passed last August, here’s a summary:  “Starting on February 10, 2009, consumer products intended for children 12 and under cannot have more than 600 parts per million of lead in any accessible part,” although a one year stay will offer limited compliance relief…

There are only 375 qualified interpreters in the UK for over 70,000 users of British sign language. To whom did it occur to do something about the lack of education for the deaf there?  Who set up a sign language school and raised lots of money for it all?  A mom. Debbie Reynolds, a single…

Does the picture on this site make you drool, or is it just me? Check out the Nirvana Zen Bag, featured on said site on the back of a plane seat, which “mounts directly to seat back tray table, keeping all your in-flight essentials within arm’s reach throughout your trip. Great for airplanes, trains, cars…

1/3 cup white wine vinegar 1.5 T poupon mustard 2 T balsamic vinegar 1 tsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1.5 tsp. dried basil 1 garlic clove, smooshed 1/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup canola 1. Pull all ingredients from shelves. Move to computer, answer 12 e-mails. 2. Return to kitchen, locate whisk and large bowl.…

I’d like to introduce to you one of several guest bloggers that will be joining The Momtrepreneur Maven to add advice, perspective, and help with my periodic Mommy Brain moments. Welcome, Reluctant Momtrepreneur! Are entrepreneurs born or made? I guess I’m about to find out. My career path has never taken a daring turn. Even…

Myra Roldan has offered up the story of her experience on Oprah in the latest edition of Mommy Millionaire Magazine. It’s an interesting read and may have walking, not running, to get to Harpo Studios. “After appearing on Oprah, I became very depressed and almost walked away from my business. I was receiving nasty phone…