Caring For Your Prom DressYou want to keep your prom dress or ball gown in good condition especially if you want to resell it later for the best price.
Train Travel: A family vacation adventureThis past Christmas my husband and I took our kids on a ski vacation. But rather than drive through the snow and ice to someplace close or brave the airport to go someplace farther away, we chose to take book an overnight train trip on Amtrak's Empire Builder from Seattle, WA to Whitefish, MT. The skiing was great but I think that the train trip to and from Whitefish was the best part for the kids
The Perfect Family Ski VacationIn December 2007 our family enjoyed an amazing holiday ski vacation. The trip included an overnight Amtrak train ride from Seattle to Whitefish, MT (just over 13 hours) and five days of skiing at the Whitefish Mountain Resort (formerly known as Big Mountain Resort---not to be confused with Big Sky Resort).
2008 Holiday Season: The Beginning Of The End Of Wrapping Paper and Holiday CardsFor years our family has been diligent about recycling. But in 2008 we are kicking it up notch. We are eliminating gift wrap and holidays. Yes, I have wrapped my last Christmas gift and sent my last card. Even though we always put used gift wrap and holiday cards in the recycle bin and carefully save bows for future use, it just doesn't seem like enough.
Ten Habits of Highly Famous Thin PeopleThe term 'celebrity diet' is used to describe a diet that is supposedly used by or is highly recommended by Hollywood stars, singers, or other celebrities.
How To Start Your Own Baby Food Business Part 4: Understanding Your MarketUnderstanding your market is critical. As early as possible, before you launch your business, I encourage you to survey moms in your area to learn about their values, buying habits, and infant feeding rituals.
How To Start Your Own Baby Food Business Part #: Marketing and PromotionMarketing is critical to the success of your baby food business. Here are some of the highpoints of the various marketing programs that we used during the initial launch of Sprouts Baby Food Inc. back in early 2006.
How To Start Your Own Baby Food Business Part 5: Fresh, Organic, and LocalOf course, you don't have to make fresh, organic, and local underlining values of your baby food business. You may loose potential customers if your food doesn't have at least one of these attributes.
How To Start Your Own Baby Food Business Part 6: Manufacturing vs CateringFood from your baby food catering business will be differentiated from commercial, factory produced baby food a number of different ways.
How To Start Your Own Baby Food Business Part 3: Naming, Taglines, and Logo CreationComing up with the corporate identity for your baby food business.
So you think you want to be a Mompreneur?'Mompreneurs' are at the center of a trend that's growing, as millions of business-minded mothers are starting companies and operating them from home.
Oh Baby: The Baby Food RevolutionThe baby food market has been growing consistently, however it has been experiencing phenomenal growth since 2003.
The Diaper Debacle: A History From Hides To HuggiesFor thousands of years parents have struggled with the diaper debacle. How to contain, manage, and dispose of the bodily excretions of their little bundles of joy until they are old enough to manage the issue themselves.
Email Marketing Basics Part#3: Email Marketing TacticsThird in a 3-part series on email marketing. This segment focuses on email marketing tactics
Email Marketing Basics Part#2: The Rise of Email as a Marketing ToolI originally wrote this 3-part series on email marketing back in 2001 and it was later published by the American Marketing Association. Even though several years have past these basic principals still ring true.
Email Marketing Basics Part#1: Introduction to Email MarketingI originally wrote this article series in 2001 and it was later published by the American Marketing Association. I recently reviewed the series again and found that the email marketing rules still apply. Given that so many marketers frequently break these rules I thought it was time for republication.
Introducing Your Baby To Solid FoodsA basic guide to introducing your baby to solid foods.
Small Children And Food AllergiesA child is at higher risk for food allergies if one or more close family members have allergies or allergy-related conditions, like food allergies, eczema, or asthma.
A Southern Belle's Guide To Caring For Your Ball Gown And Other Tips For Attending Elegant EventsIf you are going to resell your used ball gown you want to keep it in good condition in order to get the best price. Here are some valuable tips for caring for your dress.
Asleep At The WheelA loving mother of four is killed when a worker who had just pulled a double shift fell asleep on his way home.
The Truth About Attorney Finder Websites and DirectoriesAre you looking for a lawyer? Using the internet to find one? Beware of websites that say they will help you locate, evaluate, and choose a lawyer. These sites are not always what they appear to be. They are not a public service. More often than not these sites are simply paid advertising spots.
MacGyver MommyThe heroing tale of how one woman and a baby survived a 5 and a half hour flight from Washington, DC to Seattle, WA with only one diaper.
