Moms who make it work: ‘Mompreneurs’ make big ideas part of their career/family balancing act (source:News & Observer)

Many moms have had an entrepreneurial flash as they struggled with a badly designed infant seat or crafted their own new and improved onesie.  While some might share their newfound expertise with close friends and family, more and more are acting on those inspired moments and starting their own business. They’ve even got their own name: mompreneurs. Click here to read full story.

Kathy Ireland shares her tips for life as a busy mom (source: CNN.com)

At 7 o’clock in the morning, Kathy Ireland’s life isn’t nearly as glamorous as you think. The former supermodel has to get three kids ready for day, make lunches and guide them through the chaos that precedes the rush to school. “My life is, it’s pretty crazy. Some elements are different than a lot of moms, and some are very similar,” she said while promoting her book “Real Solutions for Busy Moms.” Click here to read full story.

Hollywood’s Hardest-Working Moms (source: Forbes.com)

For women in entertainment, no role or album is tougher–or can garner more attention–than raising kids. Madonna just ended one of the most lucrative years in her career. In 2008, she sold close to 1 million albums in the U.S., grossed $105 million on tour and inked several endorsement deals. But the public only has ears for one thing: Mercy James. Click here to read full story

Mom’s Duties Prime Nancy Pelosi For Leadership (source: Pittsburgh Tribune Review)

As House speaker, she is arguably the most powerful woman on the planet and the only woman ever to be second in line for the presidency. She learned the basics of running the show as a stay-at-home mom who had five children in six years. “Never underestimate what happens in a home,” Pelosi tells two Tribune-Review reporters and two editors. “All the discipline, diplomacy, sense of organization … I learned it all there.” Click here to read full story

Marathon Mom Loves The Cause (source: Hingham Journal)

In honor of today’s Boston Marathon, he’s a great story about Allison Renna, a mother of 2. Here’s an excerpt: This year Allison will run the race as part of the Hingham Education Foundation’s marathon team. Each of its 10 members has pledged to raise $3,000 for the HEF GET SMART campaign, which aims to buy 50 SMART Boards – large, touch-controlled screens that connect teachers and students to the Internet and a wide range of other technologies – for the town’s elementary, middle, and high schools.

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Mompreneurs: Balancing Babies and Business (source: News Blaze)

I am a big fan of any Mompreneur. This article is worth a read. It focuses on the important balance (or juggling act) that mothers face when running their own business. They profile a few different Mompreneurs with businesses ranging from children’s boutique owner to online web publisher to custom table top designer. Click here to read the full story

Grateful mom gives back (source: KnoxNews.com)

We love this story about Christie Vowell, a Tennessee mother of twins. She wanted to show her gratitude towards the hospital that took care of her premature twins (born 26 weeks), so she dressed up as the Easter bunny and brought gifts to the 200 or child currently at the East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Her visit was such a success, she already has plans to bring back the bunny suit next year!

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Potomac mom raises awareness about lives of military families (source: Gazette.net)

This is a truly moving story about Alison Buckholtz, a mother of two from Potomac, MD who has written a book about her husband’s recent deployment and her life in a military family. This brings to light the strength military moms must have to continue on while their husbands are deployed. For more informatio about Alison and her book, visit her website – www.standingbybook.com. This is Mommy Power!

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Moms take turns giving each other the ‘night off’ (source: Townsend News)

What a smart concept.  Lyn Giancotti, a mom in Massachusetts, created Mommies Mobil Meals which provide home cooked meals for mothers in need of a break and senior citizens. Over 45 local mothers have joined this group to provide the home cooked meals. Here’s a brief excerpt: The group formed in September after Giancotti returned home from the hospital after minor surgery and found food left for her and her family on the doorstep. This was such a positive experience for her she wanted to do the same for others. “I think a lot of moms take care of and feed their families and friends,” she said. Mommies Mobile Meals is a chance for these women to both share and receive. Click Here to Read Full Story

Mom gets even with bogus ticket sellers (source: MSNBC)

Good for Diana Lee. This Lake Stevens, WA mom took action when she realized that her niece was sold bogus tickets on Craigslist for a Taylor Swift concert. She worked with the local police department and set up a sting so the police could apprehend the suspects. Here’s an excerpt: “Lee got in touch with the same sellers and arranged to buy more tickets. When they showed up to make the sale, Lake Stevens police were waiting. They say the two women were carrying a dozen forged tickets and a bunch of cash.”

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