Must Have Monday: Beach Essentials

For the next few days, I will be posting from the sunny beaches of Coronado, California (San Diego).  The weather is gorgeous and I’m staying just steps away from the white sandy beach. 

I’ve discovered these two amazing beach themed finds at UncommonGoods that are perfect for your next seaside getaway.

For her: The Wet Bikini Bag- in pink and green 

The beach can be a heavenly experience, especially if at the end of the day you can slip your wet swimsuit into this hand embroidered 100% cotton bag with a waterproof lining. Your possessions will stay dry, changing will be a snap and your suit will have a chance to breathe even as it’s packed away. This super-cute beach essential can be yours for only $18.00!

For Him: The Wet Trunks Bag

As any red-blooded man could tell you, there’s nothing worse than wet trunks. They cling to the flesh in a really annoying way, they get freezing cold when it’s windy, and you can never wring them out completely so they dampen every other item you’re packing. With this simple bag, though, you can get those trunks off and stowed away safely where they won’t mar all your other possessions. Featuring retro Bermuda shorts and a lightweight feel, this clever sidekick ensures that after a day at the beach, a comfortable evening is in the bag.  Only $24.00 at UncommonGoods.

Please don’t forget to enter the two contests we have going on:

  1. Win a Free Wupzey Highchair Food Catcher.  Perfect for anyone with a messy little one in a high chair!
  2. Win a year subscription to ListPlanIt.com (Retail Value $29.95).  Organize your life and your business with these great checklists.   

Be sure to check out my weekly column on PoshMama Online Magazine and Social Network.  This Tuesday I talk about how to write a feature release to help promote your business. 

And, don’t forget to tune into my 30-minute BlogTalkRadio show on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 2 pm EDT / 11 am PDT.  I am interviewing owner and entrepreneur Amber from RuffleButts.com.   RuffleButts specializes in fun and frilly clothing for babies.  Amber’s products already have a star-studded following.  Listen live and call in to ask her a question!  The call-in number is (646) 200-4281.

And remember to live your life to aspire and inspire with HerBigIdea.com.

Elaine of Her Big Idea, writes for Posh Mama Online Magazine and Social Network every Tuesday.

Join the 5th Annual MommyFest Blog Party May 12-16!

I don’t know what you’re doing this week, but I’m going to be blog hopping and participating in the 5th Annual MommyFest blog party.  And be sure to check out the great daily contests!  I have donated a two-week advertising spot on my blog, HerBigIdea.com.  I will also mention your website or blog on my Internet Radio show on BlogTalkRadio! 

Plus, anyone who enters a comment on my blog from May 11-16 will be entered in a contest to win a free week of advertising on HerBigIdea.com.  Your 125×125 ad will show up on my right side bar.  The contest winner will be announced on Monday, May 19th!  Good Luck!!!

According to Marie Ynami, organizer “The whole point of throwing this blog party is so that we get to meet other moms in cyberspace and make a connection.”

Every participating mom blogger will get a chance to introduce themselves and share what they are about. Plus, they’re encouraging creativity. Share what you want. You can even post pictures, audio and even video clips.

So here’s my introduction:  I’m Elaine and I blog on HerBigIdea.com, I have a podcast/Internet Radio Show on BlogTalkRadio and I’m a contributor on PoshMama.com. 

I created HerBigIdea to inspire readers and listeners to create their own business or improve on an existing business by learning from other female entrepreneurs and mompreneurs. Great products will be featured to make your life easier or just more chic!

I am a former marketing exec. and elementary school teacher.  I have a 16 month old son and another little boy due in mid July!  

A few interesting facts about me…

  1. My husband and I met while working at Disneyland.  
  2. My husband left on a 7.5 month deployment five days after our son was born.
  3. I love to play poker!

That’s enough about me…Check out MommyFest’s schedule of events or contest pages! And go blog hopping and start meeting other moms. Be sure to leave comments and visit the MommyFest site everyday from May 12-16, 2008.  Contest winners will be announced on the MommyFest website on May 19, 2008.

Remember to live your life to aspire and inspire with HerBigIdea.com. 

Happy Mother’s Day and Happy Blog Hopping!

Just added 5-14-08: Win a free Wupzey Highchair Food Catcher by adding a comment to: http://herbigidea.com/2008/05/14/show-007-interview-with-johanna-from-wupzey-high-chair-food-catchers

See post for rules.
thanks!
~HerBigIdea Elaine

Show 005 – Interview with Jodie – Inventor of the Buddie Pack

Listen live to my show Her Big Idea on BlogTalkRadio and win a free Buddie Pack! 2 pm Eastern / 11 am Pacific

Today’s guest on Her Big Idea is Jodie from Buddie Packs. 

Buddie Packs are pre-packaged fun activities for your children.  Are you tired of hearing your kids say, “I’m bored!”  while stranded in the doctor’s office, in a restaurant or in an airport?  Then Buddie Packs are the solution for you!

Two Buddie Packs will be given away!  Listen live today to win a Buddie Pack of your choice and then come back to HerBigIdea.com at the end of the show for another chance to win a Buddie Pack!  To enter, go to the Buddie Pack Website and pick out the product with the age range and gender you would like for your little one.  Then leave a comment in the comment box below telling us which one you would like.  A random winner will be selected on Friday, May 2nd at noon PST.

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