HBP:: Lady Infant and Lord Toddler

Who:: Christina DeLuca @ Lady Infant and Lord Toddler

Business Established:: September 2008

What they do:: Lady Infant and Lord Toddler specializes in quality fashion for children, unique baby gifts, educational items, everyday must have’s and great customer service.

How she finds balance:: Family is absolute priority. I devote a significant amount of time each day to my business pursuits making sure to schedule enough flexibility (and portability) to manage personal commitments as planned or as may arise spontaneously. Personal obligations will always supersede my business activities which makes for some very late nights after my husband and my daughter have gone to sleep. Establishing a harmonious relationship between personal and business activities is difficult, but maintaining clear priorities (and being able to survive on very little sleep) allows this balance to be mutually beneficial. The realization is that my fiercely independent spirit is driving my business to rapidly expand and I will soon be dependent on additional help to continue this growth.

Her best advice:: Believe! You will endure struggles before you reap rewards. Embrace the support of those who will you to succeed and draw strength from others who persist in the face of failures. Build on each day as you build a durable foundation for your future aspirations. Look to the past to help guide you on a path wrought with many forked roads. Be passionate. You will waiver, but do not submit to failure. My husband often tells me that I remind him of the Weebles from his youth, you know,’…the ones that wobble but don’t fall down.’ Believe!

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What they are giving away:: Shopping cart/Highchair cover in any fabric print {excluding Minky & Bamboo material}

Play and win:: Sign up for the Lady Infant Lord Toddler newsletter or follow them on twitter @LadyInfant and leave a comment here letting us know you did so. They have monthly contests of their own!!

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HBP:: Heavenly Flower

Who:: Leilani Cleveland Deveau @ Heavenly Flower
Business Established:: 2002
What they do:: I design jewelry using mostly semi-precious gemstones. The pieces are inspired by the many facets of my life. I also do custom work by request. I really enjoy custom pieces that help convey a message or feeling for the owner. The metaphysical properties of gemstones have always fascinated me and this is conveyed in the pieces I create.
How she finds balance:: I find that my business is a true passion of mine, so my family life and work goes hand in hand. My children are such an inspiration. I do find I have to be really organized and sometimes plan weeks ahead the tasks and goals I want to hit. That way, if my girls (ages 7 months and 25 months) have a cranky evening and they need my undivided attention, I don't feel behind. I've also had to accept the fact that my business will grow at a more slower rate than probably my ambition would like to accept! But it's worth it. Recently I made myself a workspace in the laundry room that includes a play area. So while the girls play, I can get laundry done and say, package up jewelry to ship all at the same time! That's the kind of multi-tasking that's smart and keeps me sane!
Her best advice:: For other mom entrepreneurs I say don't be afraid to take risks, yet don't feel guilty if you need to turn down work once in awhile. When my husband and I decided to start a family, it was an absolute must that I stay home with the kids (and lucky for me, we are both entrepreneurs so my husband gets to stay at home, too!). So I do what I can and make no apologies about it. I would rather work smarter & more efficient than to take too much on and be sloppy about it.
Save Now:: Enter code: MARKETMOMMY for a free pair of handmade artisan earrings with every purchase. This code will not expire - use at anytime. I always offer free shipping worldwide as well.
What they are giving away:: $50 gift certificate AND 5 $10 gift certificates to Heavenly Flower!
Play and win:: What is your favorite product from Heavenly Flower?

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HBP:: Cherished Voices

Who:: Heather Hultgren @ Cherished Voices
Business Established:: July 2008
What they do:: Bedtime stories by you... when you can't be there. Recorded CD's and MP3's of you reading your child a bedtime story. So many parents and grandparents can't always be with their child due to challenges such as travel, illness, divorce, and deployment. Cherished Voices has a large variety of famed children's books to choose from, such as "Love You Forever" by Robert Munsch. All of our books focus on how special your child is and are the perfect family keepsake. You can even add a personalized touch by telling them stories about your own childhood memories.
How she finds balance:: A balance through prioritizing work that needs to be done... and working late at night so my children have my attention during the day.
Her best advice:: My advice for other mom business owners would be to always make sure your children come first, even when the going gets tough. They are the reason for our hard work.
Save Now:: Email us at info@cherishedvoices.com to receive your code for a special 15% off. For Market Mommy customers only.
What they are giving away:: Mark-My-Time Digital Bookmark
Play and win:: How did you hear about Market Mommy?

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HBP:: Pockets of Dreams

Who:: Tammy Von Horn at Pockets of Dreams

Business Established:: December 2006

What they do:: Pockets of Dreams creates multiplied blessings for our little girls and for the world’s poor. Your purchase helps and African seamstress build her own sewing business, ending the cycle of poverty, while providing clothes for girls throughout Africa.

How she finds balance:: Any time my husband or my children want to play, I play. Nothing is more important. I do my day job during the day and my fun job at night and the weekends but an opportunity trumps both.
Her best advice:: Remember why you started - remember the excitement and the passion, especially in those moments when it would be much easier to just give up on your dream and live a mundane, safe life.

Save Now:: Use code MommiesRule for 10% off your entire purchase!

What they are giving away:: A precious little girl’s purse – fully lined, zipper closed with the signature Pea pod

Play and win:: Why girls?

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HBP:: Announcements Galore

Who:: Dawn @ Announcements Galore

Business Established:: 2007

What they do:: Custom photo cards, collages and magnets for any occasion! We offer great, personalized designs and top-notch customer service. Also, custom orders are done at no extra charge!

How she finds balance:: I have very limited, uninterrupted time with my kids. So, when they are awake they are my focus. The majority of my work is done late in the evenings after they are asleep.

Her best advice:: Don’t ever give up, be persistent!

Save Now:: Get FREE shipping on any order with code FREESHIP {all holiday designs are currently on sale too!}

What they are giving away:: $35 gift certificate to Announcements Galore.

Play and win:: Which is your favorite holiday card design?

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