Woman-Owned Children?s Product Companies Know What Parents and Kids Want this Holiday Season
DENVER, COLO. (ContentDesk) August 24, 2005 -- The word "momtrepreneur" is quickly making its way into today's business lexicon. Stay-at-home mothers turned business owners are popping up everywhere with their innovative products, functional designs and savvy style. Far from housewives with glue guns, these creative, business savvy woman are reshaping the workplace by successfully combining parenting with professionalism. From sourcing products and manufacturing overseas, to managing inventory and quality control, they are learning what it takes to compete in today's market.
Perhaps the biggest advantage of this emerging trend is their first-hand knowledge of what will and will not work for today's busy parents and modern children. Three Denver-area women have found the key ingredients this holiday season with products that are functional, fashionable and the perfect solution to the gift giving dilemma. JP Lizzy, a fashion forward line of diaper bags and totes, Monkey-Toes, an animal themed line of children's shoes and socks, and Pig Pen Designs, a collection of high chair splat mats, place mats and travel mats, are all mom-based initiatives that resonate with parents, kids and gift givers. JP LizzyJP Lizzy is one of the original diaper bag companies to blend form with function.
Launched in 2002 before stylish diaper bags were widely available, the Denver-based company is the brainchild of founder and chief designer Wendy Barry.
The inspiration for JP Lizzy occurred during a late night chat with Barry's mother. As a new mom to premature twins, Wendy's year had been filled with many changes. From career to stay-at-home mom. From fashion-forward to frantic. Gone was the small and stylish clutch purse to match every outfit.
Instead, she found herself with bag in hand, carrying enough for a small army. Wendy wondered where the classic and contemporary bag that offers all of the functionality was hiding. With that, JP Lizzy was born. Today women carry the JP Lizzy bag to match all of the hats they wear. Whether they are exercising or traveling, a mommy or not, customers love the JP Lizzy bag for its versatility and style.Monkey-ToesKids will be kids.
And stylish moms want to keep them looking cute as a button.
For Jenny Chism, understanding this age old truth brought forth more than peace of mind during her morning dressing routine with her two young daughters. It brought her into the world of entrepreneurship.
Meet Buzzy Bees, Little Piggies, Leap Frogs, Spunky Spiders and Little Ladies ? the playful pals that are Monkey-Toes. Monkey-Toes, Chism's line of animal themed footwear, blossomed from a single mother's dream of being a stay-at-home mom and an all-American business owner.
Inspired by her daughter's long toes, the name "Monkey-Toes" was a perfect fit for the collection of hand painted children's sneakers and matching socks.
Pig Pen DesignsPig Pen Designs, Inc. offers all of the tools a new parent needs for keeping their homes looking good in the midst of raising a little one. The company creates stylish splat mats, bibs, placemats and travel mats that are made with wipeable oilcloth fabrics on one side and a chalkboard on the other.
Motivated by a combination of a marketplace void and the yogurt stains on her floor, Syd Cymbala created Pig Pen in 2004 as a way for stylish parents to take back their homes.
The name Pig Pen was inspired by the perpetual mess that surrounded her home. Gone were the days of an orderly house. She began calling her abode the "Pig Pen" and it stuck!.
25 Christmas Stocking Filler Ideas For Your Teenage Girl
You may think that Christmas stocking fillers for teenage girls will be expensive but they don't have to be.Save the DVD'S and CD'S to go under the Christmas tree and use this list as a starting point for buying smaller treats and necessities for her stocking. Remember that a lot of the items you would have to buy anyway (or get talked into buying!) so by adding them as small gifts at Christmas time you are keeping ahead of the game. 1. Candles and candle holders2. Photo frames3.
Underwear and socks/ tights4. Toiletries, hair accessories and cosmetics (nail varnish, makeup brushes, deodorant, face masks, bubble bath, lipstick and moisturiser)5. Notebook/diary/journal6. Magazines / books7. Chocolate and sweets (Always a favourite!)8.
Handbag9. Purse/wallet10. Key ring11. Ornaments / things for room such as a dream catcher, chimes, lamp etc12. Clock ? either a wall clock, alarm clock or new watch.13.
Jewellery (earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings etc)14. Jewellery...
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keeping New Year's Resolutions
Success With New Year's ResolutionsJohn Satterfield is a certified hypnotherapist practicing in Mountain View. He specializes in helping clients have success with stopping smoking and losing weight You can reach him by telephone at 870-269-6811 Also get his free report "Never Be Lied To Again" at www.hypnosisucanuse.comEach year you set new goals, probably concerning weight loss or stopping smoking. They're certainly worthy goals and you really mean to accomplish them but year after year the enthusiasm seems to soon fade and the focus gets fuzzy and within a matter of weeks (days?) those good intentions are just like your dirty socks, thrown in a corner and forgotten. Here's a little tactic that can help you really achieve those new years resolutions and more in 2005. Before I share this technique with you please realize that your success or failure happens first and foremost in your mind.
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Quick Tips for Mirrors and More
Copyright 2006 Melissa Galt
Decorative Mirrors
Mirrors are best used when they will reflect something worthwhile.
Too often they are considered a quick fix and reflect an empty wall or stairwell.
They are not to be used as a stop gap. Think about that fireplace and before you put the mirror on the mantel, have a seat and really look at what might be showcased, too often it is the ceiling fan and wall beyond!
In the case of your dining room, rather than a vast empty table, dress it with a runner, a floral arrangement and candleholders.
Have it reflect abundance.
If you want a more contemporary look, a collection of ceramics or even art glass could be created for reflection.
Bath Mirrors
Mirrors in the bathroom are too often frameless, endless expanses. Consider adding picture molding (if attached to the glass with double stick foam tape, it won't affect the walls adversely when removed...
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The Only Valentine's List You'll Ever Need
1. List of romantic songs ? if "I Can't Help Falling in Love with You" by the King won't do. http://www.inspirationpoint.com/ipmusic.htm . 2. List of romantic movies to rent ? "Casablanca," "Princess Bride," "Ghost" ? http://www.inspirationpoint.com/ipmovies.htm .3.
The heart-shaped griddle or frying pan ring for your Valentine's pancakes and fried eggs, just $5.49: http://www.romanticgifts.com/RomanticGifts/njscat.nsf/adminCatalog/E329061D73D3165188256A31001EE646!OpenDocument&15.+Kitchen+$+Dining . Add a few drops of red food coloring to the pancake dough.4. "Love Ya" Little Guys Lunch: heart-shaped sandwich in the lunch box, strawberry jam and cream cheese. Put "Love Potion" in the thermos ? Hawaiian punch, but tape on a new label! Pop in some Hershey's kisses and candy hearts for dessert.5. Family Valentine dinner ? put that meatloaf in a heart-shaped pan.
(Stainless steel heart-shaped baking form: ( http://www.cooking.com/products/shprodde.asp?SKU=189433 ). When its...
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