Archive for August 4th, 2008

MiamiHerald.com:
Miami mom Karen Rappaport had been on the go, trying to juggle wiping her baby’s bottom and searching for a diaper when she came up with an idea — create a diaper bag with a wipe holder built in.

Within months, she and mom friend Denise Goldman quickly discovered the road from idea to thriving business [...]

azcentral.com:
Ahwatukee resident Christine Hartland has done it all - Kyrene de la Colina’s Parent-Teacher Organization, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, the National Charity League and more.

Recently, the 46-year-old has devoted just as much time to something else: painting. During August, her works are being featured in a monthlong display at The CoffeeBuzz at 4804 E. Chandler [...]

Mlive.com:
Babies’ proclivity to chew has launched thousands of products, the latest being a unique blend of mommy ingenuity, fashion and dental science.

Launched in November, Dr. Bloom’s Chewable Jewels were created by entrepreneurs: Kalamazoo native Mary Settlemier, Joy Bloom Wright and her sister, Dr. Helen Bloom Smith. The product line includes durable necklaces and bracelets designed [...]

Not long after having her first child, Molly started up a business that she hoped would offer some of the things that mom’s need - all in one place. That place is an online shop called Tick-A-Too.

Her business wasn’t always as complete as it is today. She originally started by selling children clothing [...]