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[28 Jul 2011 | 3 Comments | ]
Celebrity Faux pas?

Dear Sarah,
I make these super cute round terry towels, that are incredibly absorbent, and have an unique button loop so you can hang it from almost anything; towel bars, stove bar, fridge handle, apron strings, high-chairs, cribs, strollers, tennis bags,  and gym bags.  I have targeted several celebrity moms, chefs, tennis pros and dog lovers who I want to send these to (I have your "How to get your products to Celebrities" CD) but how can I promote this if I can't get a photo of the celeb with my …

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[5 Oct 2010 | 14 Comments | ]
Certification Required?

With the new 2008 laws regarding the Consumer Product  Improvement Safety Act, manufacturing will never been the same! Are you just as confused as I was about all these new testing rules? Don't go all bug-eyed and fall asleep now, these are very important regulations to research and follow if required for your product to be salable.  Did you know, that if you manufacture overseas, and your product falls into a category that requires proof of compliance,  it most likely will be rejected at customs if you fail to provide …

Business, Importing, Kids, Manufacturing, Nuts & Bolts, Sales, Startup, Wholesale »

[1 Jul 2010 | 21 Comments | ]
Sand + Sea = Product

Just look at this new Entreprenette photo! I arrived at the beach yesterday (on my vacation!) to find these two enterprising young women with a jewelry stand…..selling necklaces made from sea shells and beach rocks with natural holes in them. They win my vote for the best new business of the week.  All they needed was an idea and voila – instant product line.

What I admire about them, is that they saw an opportunity and went for it. They happened upon the shells and rocks on …

Business, Innovative ideas, Inventions, Kids, Manufacturing »

[6 Oct 2009 | One Comment | ]
Turmeric Powder and a Little Subversion

Guest post by Laurelle Johnson

My daughters are allergic to anything “mom” says or tries to impose when it comes to their health. So the idea of taking vitamins, eating more fruits and veggies and laying off MY coffee in the morning is met with a resounding “NO!” Feels like the terrible two’s all over again.

Subversion is the only tool left to me to insure their continued health.

Entreprenette, Kids, Mom Stuff, Recipes »

[14 Aug 2009 | No Comment | ]
Let’s Make a Difference

Started by a shrink and a stylist, Retail Therapy provides the latest in “feel good” apparel & accessories.  Their motto “take care of yourself, take care of the world” inspires us all to be organic, recycled, and earth-friendly in our products.
My twins have these tees and we just planted the hangtags in the garden.  I am so excited to see the flowers grow!
A LITTLE SOMETHING ABOUT THEIR COOL TEE SHIRTS…
• Tees made of organic cotton, recycled polyester & naturally occurring rayon
•  Tees made of 100% organic cotton
• Even our RT …

Baby, Books, Business, Entreprenette, Innovative ideas, Kids, Public Relations, Sarah Shaw »