Welcome to the latest edition of my Meet the Mompreneurs Interview Series. Below is an interview with Momkindness co-founders Kyle Nanna and Molly Lindemann. The brand’s first product is the Carry-All Tote Trio diaper bag, a durable, insight-driven, stylish, multi-tasker. The Carry-All Tote Trio is 3 bags in 1, plus a padded changing mat. The three-pieces — Tote, …
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I am always worried about my kids trying new foods because I have so many food allergies- including shellfish, raw fruits and veggies, nuts and soy. Because of this, I haven’t given my daughter fish yet. I got over the hump and let her have peanut butter last year and thankfully she is fine with …
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I just turned 38, which is crazy. In so many ways, I don’t feel like an “older” woman. When I was in high school, I would consider a 38-year-old someone who is way past her prime. But when I was in high school, it was also my goal to be married with kids by …
Yesterday, I took my four-year-old daughter for a mommy/ daughter pedicure. The lady taking care of us told my girl, “You’re so pretty. Don’t get fat.” Excuse me? That just happened. I didn’t even know what to say. Luckily my daughter, who is tall and skinny and built like a ballerina, let it blow over …
I’m terrified of heights and my daughter follows in my cautious footsteps. We were recently faced with a situation that required us to either confront our fears or take the easy way out: Ever since Genevieve was born, I dreamed of taking her to a mommy and me yoga class. Now that I am finally …
I’ll admit my husband is usually last on the list to get my attention. My kids are first. Then I started working on doing things that are important for me. And now, I’m trying to focus on “we.” I hate being away from the kids at night, so we really don’t go on dates. My …
In honor of National Pet Day, I’m going to share sad stories of how I suddenly lost two of my fur babies and then tell you happy tails of the new pets that came into my life because of those circumstances. If you are waiting to adopt a new dog because you are so devastated …
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Interview with Marisa Teiner, founder, Feel Better Pops, the first therapeutic ice pops for kids. I’m excited to kick-off my Mompreneur Interview Series with Marisa Teiner. I first learned about Feel Better Pops on Instagram, when a mutual friend posted about the brand. When I saw that Marisa was a local NJ mom …
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The above photo popped up on my Facebook Memories today and I’m happy to say that I followed that dream and published my semi-memoir, Trash the Dress: Stories of Celebrating Divorce in your 20s. I wanted to write a book my entire life. I grew up writing stories on a typewriter and cutting out pictures …
My daughter is learning how to ride a bike and struggles peddling uphill. Today she asked me if she can just ride downhill instead. My reply? You have to pedal hard uphill to get to the smooth riding downhill. This applies to so much in life and I want her to learn early on that …