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Welcome to NWEM's August newsletter! We will continue to bring you news about the organization and member businesses through this format on a bi-monthly basis. All members are welcome to contribute to the newsletter - for submission information, please click here. Northwest Enterprising Moms Elections NWEM elections are around the corner and we are still looking for members who are interested in contributing their leadership skills to the organization. Being an officer of Northwest Enterprising Moms is extremely rewarding as you will get to know and provide leadership to many members who are impacting our community with innovative products and services! These individuals will have an opportunity to grow their network, the organization, and bring awareness to local and national consumers the power of balance in business and motherhood. Positions up for elections are:  NWEM Volunteer Positions Kelly has also written up a list of volunteer positions to make the whole NWEM organization run a lot more smoothly. She will be sending these descriptions out in a separate email - stay tuned!
Welcome to our new NWEM members from June & July!
REgarding Peanut Clearance Sale
When: August 6th through August 30th Feel free to share this with your friends and family; everyone loves a good shopportunity, right?
We live in a culturally-diverse area, where heritage and differences are honored and valued, but how do we make the most out of what we have? Integrating language and culture into our children’s lives helps them connect to others both in their own community and also in the greater world. Sponge, which offers foreign language classes for young children, hosted a panel discussion in May where local experts shared their thoughts on a topic they are passionate about—culture for kids. So, as a parent, what can you do?
Lundquist and the I'm Thankful company are facilitators: helping new parents, grandparents, children and families develop better communication through journaling. The I’m Thankful Journal leads readers through a series of questions that help facilitate positive communication and interaction with their loved ones. The I’m Thankful Journal is a tool that helps generations of families better communicate with one another. A perfect gift that keeps on giving.
North Star Offices is expanding to offer more part-time office space in Redmond Need flexible office space or a meeting room Eastside? After two successful years in business, North Star Offices is expanding to add more private offices and a large conference room. Perfect for working moms and new business owners, North Star Offices lets you set your own schedule by allowing you to rent by the hour, for just part of a week, or full-time. Visit us at www.northstaroffices.com.
I was in Butte Montana with my family for the 4th of July, and learned that Senator Barack Obama and his family were going to be there for the holiday as well. I also learned it was his oldest daughter’s birthday, and thought it would be a wonderful opportunity to give her an Eye Can Art kit or two. Not surprisingly I guess, giving the Obamas a gift is a difficult task. At a 4th of July picnic for the candidate, the Eye Can Art kits I was toting along made it through a metal detector, a hand-off to a family friend in the local political scene, two secret service unpackings and re- packings, and a sniff test before eventually making their way toward the Obamas travel bus. We hope they made it onto the bus, and that the Obama girls got a chance to enjoy the kits. Oh, we also wanted to mention that two of our kits recently won Parents' Choice awards in their "Toy" category! Lilipip is helping small businesses to reach their customers in a new way - animated viral marketing!
Lilipip creates animated stories and experiences to educate, entertain and inspire your customers about your business. "Lilipip" means "little people" – we are a group of "little people", we think like when we were little, and so we know how to tap into an inner child of your customer and connect with them on an emotional level to win their loyalty and trust, and help you deliver value to them instead of hoping for their tolerance. Itsabelly Baby Concierge Acquires Seattle Baby Planners
Job description: Looking for a consultant in Seattle, WA. Candidate should have a minimum of 2-3 years sales and marketing experience. Seeking a candidate with strong interpersonal skills, and who is motivated, assertive, and passionate. Skills in market research, sales and being resourceful are key. Experience and knowledge in the maternity and baby industry a plus! This position will work closely with expectant moms, dads and new parents to help them navigate through the world of all things maternity and baby. Position is home based, has flexible hours, and compensation is commission based. Training will be provided. If you're interested, or have questions, please email: info@itsa-belly.com or call 503-799-5719. Feel free to forward this to anyone you know that might be a good fit. Personal referrals welcome.
Soon it will be time for the kids to get up and out of the door for school each day. Now is the time to prepare for enjoyable, relaxing mornings with the help of great parenting skills! The Priceless Parenting course will help you learn effective parenting techniques for handling the morning routine plus many other challenges. This online parenting course can be taken at any time from the comfort of your own home. You can save $10 by registering using the NWEM registration page by 9/1/08. Spun announces the launch of its newly-designed website
Seumae's journey began in early 2007 shortly after the birth of her second daughter. While she and her family had already begun making "green" changes in their diets and daily life practices; it only seemed logical to take the next step in to their closets. Not prepared to make any concessions when it came to her personal style, Seumae started to research quality, fashionable organic clothing that would stay within her family's budget. Unable to find what she was looking for, and with a little inspiration from her father, Seumae realized that only she could fill her "green" fashion need. For the full story about Spun, please log on to www.ChooseSpun.com, and stay tuned for Spun's Fall/Winter 2008 collection. Never Carry a Doggy Bag Again! Do Your Kaka Duty with Kakaduty!
Kakaduty leashes feature velcro-lined "wings" which securely hold full bags of dog "kaka". You simply lift the wings, drape the bag around, then snugly fasten the wings back down. The bag-holder is 18" up from where the leash attaches to the dog's collar, which should give plenty of room for most any bag. Kakaduty leashes are available in two sizes and a variety of colors. The leashes are made in the USA of polypropylene, which will not stretch or fade should the leashes get wet. Fifty cents from each purchase will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Lynn would like to offer free shipping of her leashes to all members of NWEM. Please see her
website at www.kakadutyleashes.com or call 206-755-2024 to order.
Remember, be a responsible dog owner and do your kaka duty with Kakaduty Leashes! Other News and Events
Second annual LearningMap Education Fair Looking for the best school for your child? ParentMap is here to help! Spend an evening with us and visit local independent, private and public schools from the Greater Seattle and Eastside, as well as British Columbia Boarding Schools (Seattle location only), under one roof. Explore the options, make connections, ask questions – even sit in on a seminar or two with education experts. It's easy - and it's free! In Seattle... When: Tuesday, October 7, 2008, 5:30-8:30 p.m. ...or on the Eastside! When: Monday, October 13, 2008, 6:00-8:30 p.m. What: Education Fair sponsored by ParentMap newsmagazine - more than 20 schools will be represented from the Eastside and the Greater Seattle area. For more information about the event, visit www.parentmap.com, or contact: Kimberly McDonald: kimberly@parentmap.com
Tough Enough to Wear Pink - Ellensburg Rodeo Sponsorship needed to raise money for Cancer Patients at the Kittatas County Hospital and American Cancer Society
Proceeds will go towards assisting Cancer Patients at the Kittatas County Hospital and the American Cancer Society. For more information please email Laurie Erickson - LJeanErickson@aol.com and visit http://www.ellensburgrodeo.com/ToughEnoughToWearPink.html
NWEM Fiesta at Sponge School: Monday, August 11, 11:00AM NWEM Networking: Tuesday, August 12, 10:30AM NWEM Networking: Tuesday, August 26, 5:30PM
About Northwest Enterprising Moms Northwest Enterprising Moms (NWEM) is an organization created by and for moms to support, mentor and network mother-owned businesses. The organization offers lectures and support groups for members and non-members throughout the year, as well as annual Spring and Fall expo events. For more information about the organization visit the NWEM website at www.northwestenterprisingmoms.com. |
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Itsabelly Baby Concierge
The inspiration for Kakaduty Leashes came to Lynn Kern while out walking her
dog, Maggie, one morning. She had been in the habit of using an old clothespin
to attach Maggie's full "doggy bags" to her leash, and on this particular
morning it seemed that every dog walker she met was carrying their bags! The
idea for her invention came to her in a flash. She calls it her "epoopany".
Laurie Erickson of Ellensburg, Washington is looking for sponsors who will contribute to the "Dare to Wear Pink" day at the Ellensburg Rodeo over Labor Day weekend. The sponsor levels begin at $1000 and include quite a marketing package for the weekend which attracts families from all over Washington and the rest of the country!