Mompreneur and Dapper Snappers Inventor on Her Big Idea Internet Radio Show

Monday, August 4th, 2008

Fix droopy drawers in a snap with Dapper Snappers! Be sure to listen to the Her Big Idea Internet Radio Show on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 11 a.m. PDT / 2 p.m. EST hosted on Blog Talk Radio.  I will be chatting with Michelle, the inventor of Dapper Snappers. Dapper Snappers ...

Holiday Golightly - Group Travel Planning for Girlfriend Getaways

Saturday, August 2nd, 2008

When it comes to bachelorette parties, today's savvy ladies are turning to more sophisticated options for the final hurrah. A recent survey* by Holiday Golightly, an online group travel planning service designed specifically for girlfriend getaways, finds an overwhelming 88% of respondents are looking for more upscale options when it ...

A New Social Network May Keep the Doctor Away

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

The 29-Day Giving Challenge is a a pay-it-forward type of social network created by Multiple Sclerosis sufferer Cami Walker.  The goal of this network is to change lives, one gift at a time. Feeling desperate and hopeless after spending eight days in the hospital related to Multiple Sclerosis, 35-year-old Cami Walker, ...

All Woman Tech Start Up Launch New Affiliate Shopping Widget

Saturday, July 26th, 2008

The world of interactive shopping widgets just got some girl power. The other day I stumbled across this new online affiliate shopping widget produced by an all woman start up company called TinyMassive. Former merchants and co-founders Kate Hiscox and Lauren Miller recently launched the TinyMassive shopping widget. What ...

Show 014 - Interview with “A Dozen Invisible Pieces” Author Kimmelin Hull

Monday, June 30th, 2008

On Wednesday, July 2 at 11 am Pacific / 2 pm Eastern on the HerBigIdea Internet Radio Show, I will chat with "A Dozen Invisible Pieces and Other Confessions of Motherhood" author Kimmelin Hull. The very eloquent Kimmelin grew up in the Seattle area, and now lives with her husband ...

The Jolie-Pitt Foundation Pledges $200,000 to “Women for Women International” Program in Iraq

Friday, June 27th, 2008

Of the recently reported $1 million donated by the Jolie-Pitt Foundation to help those affected by war, I was happy to see a pledge of $200,000 going to the Women for Women International's program in Iraq.  This money will benefit 300 women, and more than 1,000 children in Iraq.  The ...

Inspirational Book “Pawprints of Katrina: Pets Saved and Lessons Learned”

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

  I came across this newly-release book called Pawprints of Katrina: Pets Saved and Lessons Learned (Wiley, $19.99, hardcover) by Cathy Scott.  This seems like an interesting summer read for the pet lover that's both heartwarming and heartbreaking.  The devastation of Hurricane Katrina led to the largest animal rescue effort in history, with approximately ...

Show 013 - Interview with My Plate-Mate Owners & Her Big Idea Social Network

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

Check out my interview with mothers, Paige and Michele, who are co-owners of My Plate-Mate spill guard feeding gear for toddlers, seniors and those with special needs.  The mission of My Plate-Mate is to offer it customers a unique self-feeding product. As a learning tool, My Plate-Mate assists in promoting independence and self-confidence ...

Mom Invents Eco-Friendly Learning Cards to Enhance Early Childhood Literacy

Friday, June 20th, 2008

As a former teacher I know that each child has a different learning style.  Some students can look at a word and memorize it, others need to hear and see the word and while others need to look, hear and write the word a few times and maybe even draw a ...

Show 012 - Interview with Author Chamein Canton

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

  This week's live interview on my Internet Radio podcast show is author and inspirational woman Chamein Canton.  Chamein has lived her life as a single mother to twins, battled cancer and diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. She has written books titled: "Not His Type" and "Down That Aisle In Style: A ...