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Dandelion Moms 4th Birthday Giveaway!
It sure does seem like yesterday that we launched dandelion moms in August 2012! So much has happened in four years and we have appreciated all the feedback, comments and stories you all have shared with us. It always makes my day when I hear from another mom that an article we posted helped her out in some way or she was inspired to go after a dream she has put on hold. It really means the world to us over at dandelion moms! And we couldn’t do it without our fantastic contributors! From Charly James of One Appy Mama who is our right-hand dandelion and…
- Awareness, Culture, Inspirational Moms, Life Management, Lifestyle, Parenting, Plan, Relationships, Slideshow
Inspirational Mom :: Helen Lao Baxter of Clear Path Solutions
Last year I was invited to attend a media event for Carsmetics, a company that takes the hassle out of car repairs. I was impressed that they were specifically marketing towards women and make it easy for people to get their car repaired without the aggravation. You know how it can be when you get a fender bender and it takes 5 calls just to get a decent quote? I met Helen Lao Baxter at this event as her company, ClearPath Solutions, is working with Carsmetics. I was very impressed with Helen’s go-to attitude and business acumen. You can tell she is a lady that goes after what she wants and manages to run…
- Awareness, Culture, Inspirational Moms, Love, Parenting, Relationships, Slideshow, Special Needs Parenting
Inspirational Mom :: Tara McCallan of the Happy Soul Project
Last year I came across a picture of the sweetest little girl I could imagine and had to find out more about her. Her mom, Tara McCallan, started the Happy Soul Project right after the birth of her daughter, Pip, who was born with Down Syndrome and some health issues. She wanted to show to the world, through Pip, that being different is cool and beautiful. I think her message and the work she is doing to bring awareness to Down Syndrome is truly inspirational. I can’t even begin to think about the numbers of families who have been inspired by her message and seeing the love of life that Pip…
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Inspirational Mom :: Shelly Ehler of Show No Towels
You know when you come across a product and think “I wish I had thought of that!” Well, that is how I felt when I came across the very clever idea that Shelly Ehler created with her Show No Towels. You might have seen her on ABC’s Shark Tank last year where she pitched her idea and business. Or possibly seen her talking on TV or on the radio about how Disney Resorts is now offering her towels with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. Talk about hitting the jackpot idea! I met Shelly at one of Tory Johnson’s Spark & Hustle events and we spoke a moment…
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Inspirational Mom :: Meredith Alexander of Milk + Bookies
Recently, I came across an organization that provides books to families in need. As a children’s author and mom to an early reader, I know the importance of providing books and encouraging a love of reading to kids. We are fortunate to have access to many books and always consider it a treat to visit our local independent bookstore. But many families are not in a situation to do this. Meredith Alexander has created a wonderful organization called Milk + Bookies that encourages families to come together for a Milk+Bookies event, have some milk and cookies and buy books that are then donated to families in need. One of the…
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Parenting :: What Matters Most
My little girl is a full-blown fire-cracker. She seems to two speeds: asleep and awake. Some days parenting seems more like running a marathon (and definitely not in some super-cute puma shoes). At the end of the day, I usually feel like a haggard she-beast with boogers smeared in my hair and mystery stains marching across my shirt. As the long days and nights meld together, though, I still find victory in the battle and joy in the journey because my daughter is a blessing. What Matters Most: 1. Just as I remind her over and over how important, beautiful, and loved she is, she does the same…
