It's July! And, Market Mommy is happy to announce what you've all been waiting for! The winner(s) of our First Birthday Extravaganza! First, I'd like to say thank you to everyone who entered, tweeted, blogged, facebooked, etc. about the contest! I appreciate your support!
We had just under 300 entries! I've really enjoyed reading through them and getting to know you all a little bit better! And, we of course can't forget our awesome sponsors! Without them, this giveaway would not have been possible! Please review the list here and thank them whenever possible!
Now for the winners ......
Mega Prize Winner::
A BIG congratulations to Lois Whittacker at Cushie Pushie
4 runners-up recieve a one-year membership to Our Milk Money::
1. Micholyn Fajen at Fajen Consulting
2. Staci at November Sunflower
3. Emily Li at LiLi Picked
4. Angela Bickford at Always B Designs
19 runners-up receive a copy of The Business Behind the Boogie::
1. Angela at Always B Designs
2. Maureen Calo at United from Home
3. Kathleen Collins at Jilly Jelly Bug
4. Eva at Hyper Space web design
5. Heather Flottman at Liliputians
6. Jaime at Simply Jaime
7. Colleen Garcia at Clever Container 8. Jan Ackerson at Superior Editing Services
9. Anita Foster at Rianja Fashion
10. Melissa Dery at The Golden Rule VA
11. Heather Barnard at Chickadee Prints 12. Susan Jones at Little Monkeys
13. Jill Chuckas at Crafty Baby
14. Michal Circolone at MammaMichal's Freshly Made Body Care Products 15. Suzanne Remington at The Boy’s Store
16. Michelle Campbell at 3 Blondes and a Bag
17. Staci Egan at Contempo Jewelry
18. Heather Lopez at Happy and Healthy Mom
19. Michelle Miller at Kids Décor, Inc.
Congratulations to all! 
Winner:: Comment #47, Roxy!
Tasha Chawner is a wife and mother of two who has had a lifetime passion for color, design and jewelry. She has combined those passions into For You Jewelry Designs. Because she also has a passion for family, she turned her hobby into a business and is able to spend more time with her children.
Her goal is to create stunning jewelry. She draws most of her inspiration from Mother Nature and also enjoys scrapbooking, card-making and photography. Tasha is a self-taught, self-representing jewelry artist who specializes in one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry.
In addition to her Etsy Shop, she can also be found at her blog, or via e-mail.
Tasha has generously joined the Market Mommy First Birthday Extravaganza and is giving away a $50 gift certificate to For You Designs!! The winner of the gift certificate will be able to use it to choose their own favorite piece! If you just can’t wait to win, mention code Market Mommy and 10% of your order will be refunded via PayPal within 24 hours.
To enter, simply visit Tasha’s shop and leave a comment here about your favorite item(s). Comments will close on June 30, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Earn extra entries by doing any of the following {please leave a new comment for each!}:
• Follow @MarketMommy on Twitter
• Follow this blog!
• Sign up for our free monthly marketing e-newsletter
• Blog about this giveaway {include a link in your comment, please}
• Tweet about this giveaway!
You can tweet about this giveaway once a day until the 30th to earn extra entries, simply leave a comment each day that you do! All comments will close on June 30, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Winner:: TiffsPixie Dust, comment #74
Lorelei Hancock is the owner of Cricket Stitches. Growing up, she could never find her unique name on any personalized products. That is why she still loves anything personalized today.
She and her husband live in Central Florida with their two children. Her company has evolved out of her love for all things monogrammed, wanting to have something with her name on it and wanting a business of her own. She does all the embroidery of products herself.
Cricket Stitches has generously donated a Waffle Weave Cosmetic Bag as a giveaway for Market Mommy’s First Birthday Extravaganza! To enter, simply leave a comment here about why you’d love to have one! Cricket Stitches is also on Facebook!
Earn extra entries by doing any of the following {please leave a new comment for each!}:
• Follow @MarketMommy on Twitter
• Follow this blog!
• Sign up for our free monthly marketing e-newsletter
• Blog about this giveaway {include a link in your comment, please}
• Tweet about this giveaway!
You can tweet about this giveaway once a day until the 30th to earn extra entries, simply leave a comment each day that you do! All comments will close on June 30, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Winner:: Jessie, comment #18
Cerra is a full-time homemaker, part-time university student and entrepreneur who started crafting as a young girl and hasn't stopped since. She joined, and starting selling on, Etsy in 2007, originally selling only her postcards, then expanding to coasters, magnets, supplies and other miscellaneous goods before finding her true passion.
She began doing linocuts during junior high thanks to an amazing art teacher who encouraged her during a pretty dark time in her life. All of her linocut prints are limited edition runs, with the blocks being destroyed after less than a hundred prints are hand-pulled.
Bitten by the photography bug in the mid-1990s, her postcards were designed, some years later, in response to a need for non-generic tourist cards. She has them professionally printed for durability and clarity.
Her felt products, which originally started as toys for her son and gifts to others, are hand-sewn from eco-felt. This means that you reduce your environmental impact while supporting an independent business.
The feelings that came from creating have been a reliable source of comfort to Cerra throughout the years - something she hopes to pass onto her son by leading through example. Cerra is generously giving away an unframed lino print, fantastic magnetic fish and a set of four seasonal postcards to a lucky winner during Market Mommy’s First Birthday Extravaganza!
To enter, simply visit Cerra’s shop and leave a comment here about your favorite item(s). Comments will close on June 30, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Earn extra entries by doing any of the following {please leave a new comment for each!}:
• Follow @MarketMommy on Twitter
• Follow this blog!
• Sign up for our free monthly marketing e-newsletter
• Blog about this giveaway {include a link in your comment, please}
• Tweet about this giveaway!
You can tweet about this giveaway once a day until the 30th to earn extra entries, simply leave a comment each day that you do! All comments will close on June 30, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Winner:: Denise, comment #56
 Bella Tunno is a baby and children's NECCESSORY (necessary accessory) company dedicated to the balance of fashion, function and philanthropy. Trend-setting tots can now flaunt funky and fun baby basics - including Binkers, Bibs, Designer Diners, Parent Pods, Laminated Play Smocks, Disposables, Diaper Ditties and Headwear - while both retailers and parents can feel good about purchasing items that contribute to a larger cause.
The company was started in 2005 by Michelle Tunno Buelow to help others live the life that her late-brother, Matt Tunno, would have wanted. Bella Tunno is committed to donating a portion of EVERY sale to the Matt Tunno MAKE A DIFFERENCE FUND. The main focus of Bella Tunno's charitable efforts is drug and alcohol-related education, prevention and rehabilitation programs.
Bella Tunno has generously donated an Oopsie Ditty to giveaway at Market Mommy's First Birthday Extravaganza! Every mom could use one of these survival sacks for the parenthood jungle!
To enter, simply visit Bella Tunno and leave a comment here about your favorite item(s). Comments will close on June 30, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Earn extra entries by doing any of the following {please leave a new comment for each!}:
• Follow @MarketMommy on Twitter
• Follow this blog!
• Sign up for our free monthly marketing e-newsletter
• Blog about this giveaway {include a link in your comment, please}
• Tweet about this giveaway!
You can tweet about this giveaway once a day until the 30th to earn extra entries, simply leave a comment each day that you do! All comments will close on June 30, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
 Wow, it's here! June 1, 2010. Exactly one year ago today Market Mommy was born. I literally cannot believe how fast the past year has went by. It has been an exciting year for sure!
Market Mommy was founded in hopes of linking mom business owners with legitimate, affordable advertising opportunities. We have done that, but we have done much more! We offer our own affordable advertising space, and low-cost marketing services as well.
In March of this year, we expanded our design and printing services and can now quote any printing project you or your business may be interested in!
We have over 300 Facebook ‘likers’, over 2300 followers on Twitter and hundreds of newsletter subscribers! I really have been humbled by the support I’ve received and the many friends I’ve made! So, thank you!
It wouldn’t be a first birthday without a party! And we have put together a fantastic First Birthday Extravaganza! We are celebrating all month long with giveaways, guest bloggers and a fabulous marketing package that will be given away to one lucky mom entrepreneur!
Here is a list of everything that is included::
{for details & official rules, visit our Extravaganza Page}
Marketing Prize Package from Market Mommy
Advertising Package from Lower Mainland Children’s Directory
2 Hours Business Consulting, via Skype with The Boogie Moms
Advertorial on Chic Galleria Magazine
One hour social media marketing consultation from Rebecca Buscemi at Savvy Women’s Business Solution
One Year Directory Listing at SimplyStacie
Full listing, 125x125 month ad, and copy of Article Marketing Ebook From At Home Mom Blog
Become Better Brands advertising package
Writing/Editing Consult from always B designs
One Hour Tapping Sesssion from Tapping Heals
125 x125 Monthly Button Ad on Living my MoMent
Year-long membership to Our Milk Money
SOCBox from Bless Others with Cards
Let's Get Ready for Kindergarten, Let’s Get Ready for First Grade (books)
Free membership to Care4Hire
Corporate Mom Dropouts (book)
A copy of The Business Behind The Boogie (book)
So, You Want to be a Work at Home Mom? (book)
$20 Gift Certificate to use at CMBR Partners
Also, several random runner-up winners will win::
One of 4 year-long Memberships to Our Milk Money
One of19 copies of The Business Behind The Boogie
Here is a list of all the guest bloggers for the month::
Jill Hart, CWAHM
Jennifer Erickson, Lower Mainland Children’s Directory
Angela Bickford, always B designs
Heather Lopez, Become Better Brands
Rebecca Buscemi, SWBS
MariLee Parrish, CMBR
Cindy Selvaggio, Tapping Heals
Lindsey Wood, Casart Coverings
Holly Hanna, The Work At Home Woman
Abbey Fatica, Living my MoMent
Candi Wingate, Care4Hire
Stacey Kannenberg, Cedar Valley Publishing
Lucinda Cross, Corporate Mom Dropouts
Deirdre Smith, JDaniel4smom Blog
Lisa Wible, Bless Others With Cards
Ros Guerrero, Ficklets
Genesis Davies, At Home Mom Blog
Here is a list of the other fun giveaways running in June::
For You Designs
Cricket Stitches
Cerra on Etsy
Bella Tunno
This is getting to be a long post, but this is also where you can earn extra entries for the mega marketing package that we’re giving away. First, you must fill out the registration form here. Then, you can earn extra entries by doing the following {please leave a new comment for each!}::
• Follow @MarketMommy on Twitter
• Follow this blog!
• Blog about this prize package and the First Birthday Extravaganza {include a link in your comment, please}
• Tweet about this giveaway!
Win @MarketMommy 's birthday extravaganza! Marketing prize package #giveaway for your biz valued at over $2600! http://tinyurl.com/25s7qpr
You can tweet about this giveaway once a day until the 30th to earn extra entries, simply leave a comment each day that you do! All comments will close on June 30, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Thanks again for all of your support! Market Mommy wouldn't be where we are today without you! 
************************************************************************** Thanks to everyone for entering! Comments for this post are now closed. The winner is comment # 19 :: Kim, owner of Shop With Me Mama. Congratulations!! *************************************************************  Happy Summer! I am so happy to be part of the Summer Blog Tour! Thanks Abbey {Living my MoMent} and Holly {The Work at Home Woman} for putting this together! I’ve been having a ton of fun from the get go! And, of course, thanks to everyone for stopping by today!
My name is Dawn, and I’m the mommy behind Market Mommy! I have a wonderful hubby, two terrific preschoolers and we live in rural Ohio. My background is in marketing /communications and in 2007 I launched Announcements Galore, an online shop that sells photo cards, photo magnets and keepsake photo collages. I started Market Mommy in hopes of utilizing my marketing skills to help other mom entrepreneurs market their businesses.
I’m very proud and honored that Holly and Abbey came to me when they were first preparing for the Tour and asked me to design the tour’s button ad. I’m pretty thrilled with how it turned out and super excited to see it plastered all over the blogosphere! Button ad design is just one of the MANY marketing services that Market Mommy offers! If you are having a special event or promotion on your blog, or just need a new, updated button or banner, I’d love to help you out. Our prices are very reasonable!
 I’m very excited to tell you that Market Mommy will turn 1 next week! MarketMommy.com was launched June 1, 2009 and this blog shortly followed. I, personally, have had so much fun over the past year. I’ve met some FANTASTIC women, gained some great friendships, learned a lot about myself and even made a little money :)
To celebrate, we are having a First Birthday Extravaganza the entire month of June! There will be a full month of guest blog posts here on the blog. The schedule we have lined up is truly awesome! There will be some fun giveaways! And, best of all, there will be a large marketing prize package given away to one lucky mom business owner! It is valued at over $2600! So, mark your calendars and be sure to stop back next week!
Ok, now for the giveaway! I’m giving away winner's choice of a $25 gift certificate to Announcements Galore or Market Mommy. It can be used on any goods or services from either site. For your first entry, simply comment here and introduce yourself!
Earn extra entries by doing any of the following {please leave a new comment for each!}:
• Follow @MarketMommy on Twitter
• Follow this blog!
• Sign up for our free monthly marketing e-newsletter
• Blog about this giveaway {include a link in your comment, please}
• Tweet about this giveaway!
Visit http://tinyurl.com/27enooa! @MarketMommy has a #giveaway going for a $25 gift certificate to Announcements Galore or Market Mommy!
You can tweet about this giveaway once a day until the 31st to earn extra entries, simply leave a comment each day that you do! All comments will close on Monday, May 31 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Just in time to start the Extravaganza!
Thanks again for stopping by! I hope you’ll follow my blog and become a regular visitor! And, please, sign up for our free e-newsletter! Our monthly mailing is filled with marketing tips, features on mom business owners, coupons and much more!
Holly @ The Work at Home Woman is one of my favorite people. She has a great site and offers fabulous resources to women who work at home. And, her advertising works, I've used it! Well guess what?!? She just happens to be running a contest where you can win free advertising on her site!
For details, visit The Work at Home Woman. The package is worth over $275 and includes space on her main site as well as tweets, facebook posts and other announcements to her network. Sounds like a package I'd like to win! There are multiple ways to enter, so check it out today! The contest ends June 1.
Because I am SO excited about our upcoming First Birthday Extravaganza, I'm reposting the promo button for today's Wordless Wednesday. Our Birthday Extravaganza will run June 1 - 30 and will feature a HUGE prize package worth over $1700! Stay tuned for details, you won't want to miss this party!
You may not have realized {it's kind of snuck up on me too} but Market Mommy will turn one on June 1! This past year has truly flown by!
As you can imagine, I would not let such a significant date pass by without a party. So, in addition to our exciting site expansion and redesign, I'm throwing Market Mommy's First Birthday Extravaganza here at The Blog! The entire month of June is going to be a blast!
There are several ways you can get involved. First, we are putting together an AWESOME prize package for one lucky mom entrepreneur. This package already totals over $500 and we're just getting started. Do you have a product or service that would be useful to a mom business owner? We'd like to include it in our prize package, contact me for details! We're especially looking for advertising space :>)
Do you have a great product, but it's not necessarily aimed at women business owners specifically? We'd still like to feature you and your product on The Blog. We will be hosting various giveaways throughout the month of June, so contact us to get yours scheduled!
And, the entire month of June The Blog is going to be packed with guest blog posts. We are going to have posts on a variety of topics, including 5 Must Haves on Your Facebook Page, Affordable Child Care Options, How I Run my Business for Next to Nothing, and much more! Are you a veteran blogger that would like to write a guest blog post for our Extravaganza? Contact me with your topic idea today!
The fourth option, is just to come, hang out with us, enter some giveaways and have a good time! I hope to see everyone here. We are excited about our first birthday and hope you are too! Thanks for your support over the past year, we appreciate it!
We've been so busy around here the last week or so with our Think Spring! Blog Party that we may have lost track of some of the other great things going on in April for mom entrepreneurs! I wanted to take this opportunity to remind you about a couple things that are coming to an end this week. First, the awesome Blogoversary giveaway at Living My MoMent ends on Friday. Check it out, if you haven't already. Abbey is giving away over $1600 in prizes to celebrate her first blogoversary. And, I'm happy to say that Market Mommy and Announcements Galore are participating and have donated some great prizes of our own :o)
 Also, The Business Baby Shower will end on April 30. This unique contest will award 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes to three lucky mom entrepreneurs. The prizes and media coverage being given away total over $20,000. You definitely don't want to miss your chance to win that loot! Market Mommy is proud to be a sponsor of The Business Baby Shower! Visit and submit your entry today!
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Think Spring! Blog Party, we appreciate your support! We will be planning another fabulous party for this summer, so if you have a business you would like to promote {For FREE} please contact me asap and I'll put you on the list!
Here are all the lucky winners from last week's party! Congratulations ladies! And, a special thanks to all of our fabulous mom businesses that donated the terrific prizes!
250 Custom Business Cards from Market Mommy:: Heather
Month of free advertising on Market Mommy {website and e-newsletter}:: Leilani
A Turn Back Time Capsule sample with three days Celloxylin Skin Care , one day Lifeoxylin Elixir and two days Sugar Beet Crystal/Papaya Enzyme Microscrub from Apriori Beauty:: K
Winner's choice of a set of Ficklets from Ficklets:: Julie
$30 Limited Edition Collection Gift Certificate from Heavenly Flower:: Susan
$10 Limited Edition Collection Gift Certificate from Heavenly Flower:: Shannon
$10 Limited Edition Collection Gift Certificate from Heavenly Flower:: Nicole
One bag of My Homemade Organic Granola and one 1/4 Lb. nut cluster from Nicole’s Homemade Treats:: Krista
Gift certificate for 50% off one online item from Heather Hill Clothing:: Leilani
Island Coconut Oatmeal Soap from BellaHoney Body Care:: Susan
Facial Mud Masque from BellaHoney Body Care:: Krista
A punch out mini guitar pick charm from Metal Pressions:: Julie If you haven't received an e-mail yet, you will shortly! 
 Who:: Elisha @ Metal Pressions
Business Established:: Seven years ago.
What she does:: Metal Pressions handcrafts the finest personalized silver and gold jewelry. For as long as Elisha can remember she has been dabbling in all things crafty. Her forays into the handmade crafts and jewelry world started back in her college days with custom designed oil lamps that she sold to local shops. As time went on her horizons expanded into other types of crafts like stamping and scrapbooking. Around 7 years ago she was introduced into the world of hand stamped and  handcrafted keepsake and photo jewelry by a close friend. Her skill and expertise developed quickly as did her passion for making beautiful jewelry.
At the time her full time career limited her to practicing her craft as a part time affair or, as her husband likes to describe it, an accelerated hobby. Like many other hand made jewelry designers around the country, the crossover from part time hobby to full time work came when Elisha left her career to raise her children. In her spare moments she somehow found the time to grow her business.
How she finds balance:: We don’t. It’s all one big blur. All kidding aside, this is a full time affair for me and my husband so we can share the responsibilities of family and work to get it all done.
Her best advice:: 1% inspiration & 99% perspiration. That’s our formula.
Get it now:: 30% off anything on the site. Use coupon code: MMP30 . This coupon will be limited to the first 10 people to checkout. And, it will expire 4/30/10.
What they are giving away:: A punch out mini guitar pick charm {chain not included} with any of these shaped cutouts.
Play and win:: What is your favorite mom-related inspirational quote?
To register for THIS prize, comment on THIS post with the answer to the play and win question above.
Extra Credit::
You can earn an extra entry each day by doing any of the following and then leaving a comment {with link} about it. Follow us on twitter, tweet about the blog party, blog about the party, follow this blog, grab our blog’s button, fan us, or sign up for the Market Mommy newsletter. All comments on this post close at 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, April 23.
 Who:: Anayansi Matles @ BellaHoney Body Care AND she's on Etsy!
Business Established:: 2008
What she does:: BellaHoney Body Care seeks to introduce consumers to spa experience in their own home. Our products are naturally-focused and made with the finest butters, bath salts, olive oil soaps, and organic soaps combined into products that pamper the body and soothe the soul. Utilizing natural and pure ingredients  such as cocoa butter, shea butter, macadamia nut oil, and organic avocado oil. My line of products consist of handmade products; Body Scrubs, Cold Process soap/French Milled, Facial treatments, etc.
I started my business because my daughter and I suffer from dry skin and tried different products that did not really agree with our skin. After trying different brands and being tired of spending money on overly priced skin care products, I decided to create a line of Natural Body Butters that people can afford and also great for your skin.
How she finds balance:: It is a little hard balancing family life when a have a full time job besides my business. But making handmade products is my passion and I love it so there is always time for my business.
Her best advice:: The one advice that I have for other mom business owners is stay positive and continue to be strong.
Get it now:: Safe 10% from www.bellahoneybodycare.com on any purchase of $10.00 or more by using code: BLOGPARTY2010.
What they are giving away:: Two winners! Island Coconut Oatmeal Soap AND Facial Mud Masque.
Play and win:: What is your favorite ‘flavor’ of French milled soap?
To register for THIS prize, comment on THIS post with the answer to the play and win question above.
Extra Credit::
You can earn an extra entry each day by doing any of the following and then leaving a comment {with link} about it. Follow us on twitter, tweet about the blog party, blog about the party, follow this blog, grab our blog’s button, fan us, or sign up for the Market Mommy newsletter. All comments on this post close at 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, April 23.
 Who:: Nicole Varrenti @ Nicole’s Homemade Treats
Business Established:: I opened my Etsy shop in August of 2008 with one product, my granola. Then in March 2009 I decided to add other products that I make/sell locally and advertise.
What she does:: Go Ahead and Indulge! Nicole's Homemade Treats is an LLC operating out of New York State. All my products are prepared in my fully licensed kitchen. (NYS Dept. of Agriculture & Markets) I am a stay out mom of two lovely little men! Zachary and Gabriel. They are the joys of my life and make my days brighter! Candy making, it is a great stress  reliever and creative outlet for me! Selling my products locally and online is a fun and rewarding endeavor!
I make only all natural, preservative free products, and use as many organic ingredients as possible. My products may not have the shelf life of store bought products, no worries! They won't last very long! The packaging products I use are considered "green" because they are made using recycled products, or come from ecologically conscious companies. I am really conscious about who I purchase my products from - the majority come from local companies, farms, and shops, however if that is not possible I buy from companies that are known to be eco-friendly/green themselves.
All my products are made in small batches to preserve the taste and quality of the product, and to ensure that there is no waste. I hope you enjoy eating my "treats" as much as I like making them!
How she finds balance:: I do not know the answer to that. I just do! I am a very organized (or anal as my husband says) person so I guess that helps!
Her best advice:: Find what you like to do and do it well! If you are going to do something go all the way and do your best. It gives you a sense of accomplishment and sets a good example for your children.
Get it now:: Promotion: Free 1/4 nuts cluster with any purchase over $5.00 (a $3.25 value) Code: MMNUT AND/OR 15% Off any order over $25.00 (excluding shipping) Code: MM15OFF Please place code in notes to seller upon checkout. Discount will be refunded.
What they are giving away:: One bag of My Homemade Organic Granola AND one 1/4 Lb. nut cluster
Play and win:: Please visit my shop and tell us your favorite treat and why?
To register for THIS prize, comment on THIS post with the answer to the play and win question above. Extra Credit::
You can earn extra entry each day by doing any of the following and then leaving a comment {with link} about it. Follow us on twitter, tweet about the blog party {include @MarketMommy in your tweet too!}, blog about the party, follow this blog, grab our blog’s button, fan us, or sign up for the Market Mommy e-newsletter. All comments on this post close at 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, April 23.
 Who:: Heather Lanker @ Heather Hill Clothing
Business Established:: Started my business 8 years ago after I had my first daughter. It has changed through the years but currently I sell online and own the Heather Hill retail store.
What she does:: I sell handmade children’s clothing (ages infant to sz.8) online and at my retail store. Also, online there is an option to design your own clothing using our web dolls…really  fun to do with your kids! We're on facebook too!
How she finds balance:: Now that my kids are in school things are easier. I do draw all my patterns, grade them, sew and design all of my clothing. I can do this now that I have a storefront. It has a back room where I have all my sewing machines and equipment, so I work here now. I used to work from my home which was more challenging because work is always there. I felt like any free time I had I needed to work. With separating the two it’s easier leaving things at the store.
Her best advice:: It’s ok to not know what you are doing! Just keep moving forward and make decisions to help grow the business, most mistakes will help your business get better.
Get it now:: 15% off your entire online order through April ‘10. Just shoot me an email letting me know you are a reader and I will refund the difference through Paypal.
What they are giving away:: Gift certificate for 50% off one online item (design your own included)
Play and win:: What is your favorite accessory at Heather Hill?
To register for THIS prize, comment on THIS post with the answer to the play and win question above.
Extra Credit::
You can earn extra entry each day by doing any of the following and then leaving a comment {with link} about it. Follow us on twitter, tweet about the blog party {include @MarketMommy in your tweet too!}, blog about the party, follow this blog, grab our blog’s button, fan us, or sign up for the Market Mommy e-newsletter. All comments on this post close at 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, April 23.
 Who:: Ros Guerrero, owner and inventor @ Ficklets
Business Established:: We launched Ficklets in 2007 and received our patent in 2009.
What she does:: Ficklets are patented interchangeable charm huggers for eyeglasses, the first of its kind in the marketplace. They're designed to adorn eyeglasses in a fresh, fun way to help kids feel more comfortable in their glasses; it's also a way for adults to jazz up their ordinary frames. With over 100 designs, Ficklets gives plain, tired glasses a quick, affordable update offering versatility - options to change out your eyewear l ook depending on your interest, outfit or mood. To learn more about how we got started, please visit us here: http://bit.ly/9STxaP.
How she finds balance:: It's a challenge to create a "balance" {the ever elusive endeavor} in both family and work, so I put my efforts in juggling and managing both the best way I can. A major reason I can work the business is my husband's concerted efforts. My husband is instrumental in helping create a healthy family and work environment - he picks up where I leave off. For the most part, we've made some tradeoffs in terms of family & home duties, so I can focus most of my energy to building Ficklets. We work very hard to develop a mutually beneficial family and business teamwork environment because we understand the end goal and mission is to build a business that would provide our special needs daughter a quality life long after we're gone.
Her best advice:: ACTION... do something everyday for your business to move you towards your end goal. Be a perpetual inspiration seeker - this will help keep you in forward movement. Embrace social media & connect with other women entrepreneurs for inspiration, education & camaraderie.
Get it now:: 20% off purchases - code MM at check out.
What they are giving away:: Winner's choice of a set of Ficklets.
Play and win:: Who/what was the direct inspiration behind Ficklets?
To register for THIS prize, comment on THIS post with the answer to the play and win question above.
Extra Credit::
You can earn extra entry each day by doing any of the following and then leaving a comment {with link} about it. Follow us on twitter, tweet about the blog party {include @MarketMommy in your tweet too!}, blog about the party, follow this blog, grab our blog’s button, fan us, or sign up for the Market Mommy e-newsletter. All comments on this post close at 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, April 23.
 Who:: Leilani Cleveland Deveau @ Heavenly Flower
Business Established:: I have been making jewelry for over 11 years; decided to officially make it a business in 2002, although I am fairly new to the internet. After relocating and starting a family I decided setting up shop online would be easier than trying to sell at shows or give parties/face-to-face presentations.
What she does:: Custom keepsake jewelry for events or special occasions made by request. I work mainly in semi-precious gemstone beads and Swarovski crystals. I am currently developing a line of engraved metal jewelry and my site is being reworked to accommodate customizing. To keep myself  creative, I have limited edition jewelry for sale on Artfire & Etsy (all accessible from my site) which are mainly comprised of leftovers from past custom work. Because of this, I price the pieces at next to no markup; there are some great deals to be had - so check it out! There is also free shipping worldwide!
How she finds balance:: By being flexible. For example, just his morning I sat down to work on a project that I am on a deadline for, and the baby is teething, so with her fussing it was not going to happen. So I spent the morning with my girls (12 months and 2 years), and after a nap the baby was feeling better so I tried again. I got more done this afternoon than I had planned to get done this morning, so now I am ahead of my deadline. At first the day looked bleak, but with a little bit of patience and flexibility, it all worked out.
Her best advice:: Beside the flexibility, put your health first! If I am tired I stop. I find that I work more efficiently anyway after a good rest. It's good to be driven and have ambition but if you are sick you are no good to anyone.
Get it now:: 20 percent off items in My Etsy & Artfire Shop, or for custom requests (contact me directly). Simply quote the code: MARKETMOMMY
What they are giving away:: Three winners!!! $30 gift certificate valid for purchases from my Limited Edition Collection. Simply browse the pieces in my Etsy & Artfire Shops, accessible through my website. I am also giving away two $10 gift certificates for the same.
Play and win:: If you were to purchase a Mother’s Day gift from Heavenly Flower, what would you choose for your mom?
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Who:: Candy @ Apriori Beauty
Business Established:: Apriori Beauty opened in June of 2009 with a bang! Our products are based on the new science of Nutrigenomics. I wanted to help people understand how nutrients affect and protect their genes. My first blogpost was in October of 2009. On my blog, I share about health, wellness and beauty tips.
What she does:: ANTI-AGING AT THE CELLULAR LEVEL. Candace Keefe was a key factor in the creation of anti-aging products that were unparalleled in the marketplace ... until today. Apriori Beauty launched in June 2009 with her next generation of products that are guaranteed to turn anti-aging upside down, and inside out.
Everyone ages, it's a fact of life. But, everyone doesn't have to look their age! Most anti-aging solutions treat the symptoms of aging as opposed to keeping the visual signs from ever occurring. Apriori Beauty focused on Nutrigenomics — the molecular relationship between nutrition and the response of genes — to create the first ever, internal + external, preventative approach to aging. Plus, each product is power-packed with performance to reduce the visible signs of aging.
How she finds balance:: Balancing family and business is a daily challenge! I create and update my "to do" list every night, and try to accomplish as much as possible each day. My family is why I have a home based business, as I am looking ahead to college tuitions. I find that I focus on meeting the needs of my family first, then insert my business activities in the nooks and crannies of the day. A good example is that I can be making phone calls or preparing samples to go out while I am waiting to pick up my kids.
Her best advice:: My advice for other moms is to find a company with a consummable product {one that is reordered regularly} that they use and absolutely love, because it will be so natural to share it with everyone. Next, read everything about the company's method of doing business and know exactly what you need to do to build your paycheck (is there a weekly ot monthly activity or sale quota and can you meet that?) Make sure you have the personal support you need for mentoring and building your business, and that the company allows you freedom to advertise your business in creative ways!
Get it now:: Apriori Beauty's Special is the Derma Firm Illuminator $109 discount when purchased with a Full Sized or Autoship Set of Celloxylin Skin Care, themselves a 20% discount!
What they are giving away:: A Turn Back Time Capsule sample with three days Celloxylin Skin Care, one day Lifeoxylin Elixir and two days Sugar Beet Crystal/Papaya Enzyme Microscrub.
Play and win:: Name one of the four functions the Derma Firm Illuminator performs.
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Who:: Dawn @ Market Mommy
Business Established:: Market Mommy officially launched June 1, 2009.
What she does:: Market Mommy is an online marketing resource for mom entrepreneurs. It includes a free e-newsletter, this blog, low-cost advertising and marketing services, and MUCH MORE!
How she finds balance:: Divide and conquer! I have separate time set aside for family and another block of time for business. I don’t mesh the two!
Her best advice:: Go for your dreams! You never know what you can accomplish until you try!
Get it now:: Buy one month of advertising, get one free! E-mail me if interested!
What they are giving away:: Two winners!! Set of 250 business cards {design, printing & shipping included} AND a month of free advertising on MarketMommy.com and in our e-newsletter
Play and win:: What marketing piece do you find most useful and why? {Be sure to mention which prize you’d prefer, if you have a preference.}
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You can earn extra entry each day by doing any of the following and then leaving a comment {with link} about it. Follow us on twitter, tweet about the blog party {include @MarketMommy in your tweet too!}, blog about the party, follow this blog, grab our blog’s button, fan us, or sign up for the Market Mommy e-newsletter. All comments on this post close at 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, April 23.
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