Only three weeks remain until the deadline for would-be inventors to submit their inventions for The Baby Products Association’s annual Concept awards. The best inventions can come from all walks of life so professional designers to enthusiastic newcomers, in design school or simply a parent at home inventive are being invited to put forward their designs and prototypes. Parents and nursery retailers with hands-on experience of bringing up young children are in a
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Unique Handmade Jewellery
Well more great news which I'm so excited about.
A very talented lady, Jen Guezo who is a new member to WM, makes the most gorgeous handmade jewellery. She is going to be making pieces exclusive for Iona Cosmetics. Each piece will be totally unique and not available anywhere else.
I'm so pleased to be working with Jen, we've known each other for about 18 months now and I've purchased some of her pieces for myself and for my daughter. She really is so creative and talented and I feel so honoure… Continue
Posted by Jude Robinson on 19 July 2008 at 8:55pm — No Comments
TOP TEN SCIENCE FICTION OUTFITS
I found this on a blog on another site and thought that it maybe some interest. Personally I thought it was great as I am a great movie buff, hence the stuff I sell!
"Having recently watched Tin Man (and enjoying it despite the flaws, or maybe because of them, or maybe because of Kathleen Robertson, hubba hubba, yes probably that last bit) it occurred to both me and my other half that you get some bloody great clothing designs in the world of science fiction..."… Continue
Posted by Sue Wynette on 19 July 2008 at 7:30pm — 2 Comments
˙˙˙˙uoıʇuǝʇʇɐ ʍɐɹp oʇ pǝʇuɐʍ noʎ ɹǝʌǝ ɟı
˙˙˙˙˙ǝɹɐɥs oʇ ʇuɐʍ noʎ ƃuıɥʇǝɯos oʇ ɔıɟɟɐɹʇ llnd ʎllɐǝɹ uɐɔ ʎɹɐuıpɹo ǝɥʇ ɟo ʇno ƃuıɥʇǝɯos ƃuıop - sǝɯıʇǝɯos ˙,dılɟ, pǝllɐɔ looʇ ǝlʇʇıl ʎʞunɟ sıɥʇ ɟo ǝɹɐʍɐ ʎlqɐqoɹd ǝɹɐ noʎ uǝɥʇ ƃolq ɥɔunɹɔɥɔǝʇ ǝɥʇ pɐǝɹ noʎ ɟo ʎuɐ ɟı Continue
Posted by Nikki - Web Mums on 19 July 2008 at 6:15pm — 3 Comments
Networking
I am taking Nikki's advice and starting my first blog on Webmums. I have been involved in networking for about 2 years and although I haven't made many sales from any of the networking events or sites, I have made contacts. Contacts that have turned into good friends. Contacts that have kept me going (Nikki) and given their knowledge freely. The knowledge that I have gained outweighs any sales and to me that is priceless.
I am a member of a local networking group that I help to organize. We meet… Continue
Posted by Ann Williams-Maughan on 18 July 2008 at 10:54pm — 2 Comments
Update on the UV Buggy Blanket SPF30+
Firstly i would like to thanks all those that have given me such good advice and help since i joined in may.
For those that dont already know about me.. I have recently launched a new product - the UV buggy blanket spf30+. This product was designed to solve the problem of when a child is in a pushchair or buggy and there legs are exposed to the harmful rays of the sun. Due to the natural movement of the sun, parasols and hoods alone do not provide adequate protection.
In April i opened an eBay… Continue
Posted by melanie greenwood on 18 July 2008 at 9:47pm — 4 Comments
Just a little update!
Another little update from me. I've been very busy lately promoting Iona Cosmetics (www.ionacosmetics.co.uk). I've got a Squidoo lens now called "Welcome to my lens introducing online cosmetics from the UK - Iona Cosmetics", check out the link on my profile. It took me ages to do and I do keep adding to it even now.
I'm also talking via email to lot of other fantastic women via WM or Twitter etc. who, like me, are working from home whilst caring for their kids - good on ya ladies!! It's just so… Continue
Posted by Jude Robinson on 18 July 2008 at 2:54pm — 9 Comments
Shea Terra - Angelina Jolie uses it and so can you now
I just discovered a product range that is a well kept secret. It is an organic range, made with fair trade, pure, unrefined shea butter. Obviously I should be pushing my own range which is almost completed and being launched soon, however I am so impressed with these products (having tested them extensively over the last few weeks) that I decided to stock 3 of the…
ContinuePosted by Sabine on 18 July 2008 at 12:00pm — 2 Comments
What Can Web Mums Do For Me?
The power of networking is underestimated and not understood by many people. Yes, we're told to join networking groups – which we do – but then what? Well, in the case of sites like Web Mums, I'm sorry to say that a profile page is often filled out, only for us to never hear from that person again.
If you think for a moment that you will make business contacts, reach customers, filter into the search engines and promote your business from filling out a quick profile pag…
ContinuePosted by Nikki - Web Mums on 18 July 2008 at 11:00am — 17 Comments
Ouija, Unicorn, Geisha and More
^___^ Hi Everyone…… News Auctions for This Week
Auctions of Ouija, Unicorn, Geisha and More
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Looking for moderators
At mums making money , not only do we have a auction site , but we also have forums.
i am currently looking for forum moderators to help me promote mums making money and give their help and business advise to new and old members.
If you are interested please let me know.
Thanks.
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Posted by Helen jarvis on 15 July 2008 at 10:03pm — No Comments
PikLife - What's it all about?
Hi, I thought I would start off my blog with a little information about the company I run here in Malaysia, I have just recently started (March 2008) and unfortunately things go a little slow over here, so not much happens very fast. i can't even believe its been 4 months or is it the fact that its only been 4 months!!!
Here's my business blurb for you to read -
PikLife is the leading edge provider of weight loss and wellness products. Our mission is to assist you to look and feel your abso… Continue
Posted by Paula Louise Rajaratnam on 15 July 2008 at 9:44am — 1 Comment
Anybody listing on Etsy? Beware...
I just had an email from Etsy where I list parts of my shop inventory to say that apparently I didn't comply with their new rules and they just removed my whole shop from their listings! That's it! Just went and did it. No warnings, no nothing.
They were quite happy to take my money - and it's not cheap.
6 weeks ago they sent out an email to everybody saying that one had to make it clear how the goods one displays on there were made. I chose "handmade" as this was one of the options they offer… Continue
Posted by Sabine on 14 July 2008 at 9:02pm — 10 Comments
Win a free month of advertising
Advertise your web site free for a month.
Win a block in the footer , the best seat in the house.
the footer does not refresh , one picture to a block and is on every page.
all you have to do to win a £10 worth of free adverting is to......
make a comment on my page about mums making money
either on my web mums page or
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Posted by Helen jarvis on 13 July 2008 at 8:30pm — 1 Comment
Finally started 30DC
I'm pleased to say that after talking about it I finally got my act together and started on 30DC stuff last night. Well until nearly 3am to be honest but it is addictive once you start. I still have some more catching up to do but am really looking forward to learning lots more useful tips. I am already making full use of my new knowledge of Twitter!
Anyway, for the time being I had better get back to some work that I was supposed to be doing las… Continue
Posted by Yvette Segal on 13 July 2008 at 11:00am — 13 Comments
How To Add An RSS Feed To Your Profile Page &/or Import Your Ebay Shop Listings
Below you will find a video of how to add an RSS feed to your page here on Web Mums. I will be doing a series of these videos to enhance your experience on Web Mums. I'll also be adding some videos on some cool techniques to market your online business - so stay tuned!
Quality was crystal clear until I uploaded to YouTube - so I will tweak it and see if I can get it a bit better but you should get the general idea!
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Posted by Nikki - Web Mums on 12 July 2008 at 6:30pm — 10 Comments
Has the economic slow down affected your business?
Posted by Familydealscard.com on 11 July 2008 at 9:00pm — 1 Comment
Back to the Grindstone
This is going to be a short blog. I know I haven't written one for a while and I thought it was about time I wrote something.
Well I returned from holiday a few days ago. We went on a lovely break to Calgary in Canada staying with my brother-in-law and his family. It was a refreshing break not sitting up on the computer till all hours and to be able to spend time with my husband and 2 children without constantly checking emails. Okay, I admit I did have a few peeks at my emails most days but th… Continue
Posted by Yvette Segal on 11 July 2008 at 3:54pm — 2 Comments
So frustrating!!!
Hi y'all
Well I'm just feeling a little frustrated these past few days. Since the end of May I've worked hard on rebranding my company, designing the website, getting all the stationery e.g. leaflets, letterheads etc. I've listed on the internet, anywhere I can for free but orders have almost come to a halt. What am I doing wrong? Is it just the holiday season starting?
On a positive note, I've got one, possibly two Iona Cosmetics Consultants on the books now and they're busy starting their pa… Continue
Posted by Jude Robinson on 11 July 2008 at 12:00pm — 12 Comments
What has happened?
I just realized it's been a while since I posted something in my blog here. So here goes.
Looks as if we get our money back from the Spanish Seguridad. Just have to post over a - yet another - original certificate and hey presto! We should be set for the green light. Thanks to a wonderful woman (well the guy in the troupe was "too busy") who worked very hard on our behalf we seem to be on to a winner. Just another piece of evidence about women networking and how much more efficient they are tha… Continue
Posted by Sabine on 11 July 2008 at 10:00am — 4 Comments
Low priced advertising
http://www.mumsmakingmoney.net/modules.php?name=Advertising&op=plans
In order to purchase advertising space on Mums Making Money you must ensure that you can supply us with the following required information during the PayPal check out process:
The name of your web site.
The URL of your web site (i.e. www.yoursite.com).
A link to your advertising image, which should be 100 pixels high by 150 pixels wide.
Any alternative text you wish to include in the event of the image link being broken.… Continue
Posted by Helen jarvis on 10 July 2008 at 11:37pm — 1 Comment
Here to help YOU...
www.mumsmakingmoney.net
Hi and welcome to MumsMakingMoney.net The One Stop CyberMarket FOR Mums BY Mums!.
Mums Making Money is a website designed for Mums, who have something to sell, whether it be homemade crafts, secondhand children's clothes, toys, books, and much more! Here you will be able to sell your items in The Cupboard, advertise your business online and interact with other like minded mums in the forums!
Also, if you have a small business you would like to advertise (our prices are… Continue
Posted by Helen jarvis on 10 July 2008 at 11:19pm — 2 Comments
Barefoot Books Fife - Herb The Vegetarian Dragon Review
RUBBISH WEATHER
I think the title says it all! What time of year if this? Feels like October, with so much wind and rain not a lovely sunny July. Still I suppose we had one half decent week while Wimbledon was on. When I was a kid you could always rely on Wimbledon fortnight for good weather. You could pretty much guarantee it. I must be showing my age.
With the school summer break coming up this is that last thing parents need is for the kids to not be able to go outside on their bikes, playing football or in… Continue
Posted by Sue Wynette on 9 July 2008 at 9:20am — 5 Comments
Organic Range Just Arrived at Cinderella-Rockerfella!!
Posted by Cinderella-Rockerfella on 8 July 2008 at 10:31am — No Comments
FREE Marketing Course - Mankini Optional
I'm not going to give up on you guys! This challenge gives you soooo much valuable information. It's a wonderful tool for ANYONE who is running an online business or thinking of starting one.
You get step by step training in video format (in a very light-hearted and humorous way - thanks Ed Dale) so it is incredibly easy to follow. Some of it you may already know but there are some great tips being chucked out consistently.
The guys teaching the 30DC are some of the most, if not THE most, resp… Continue
Posted by Nikki - Web Mums on 7 July 2008 at 6:16pm — 1 Comment
At last something sexy for your man!
.... Hustler underwear for Men!
Ladies, now is the time to clear your mans draws out! Get rid of those grey, aging holey pants haunting you. The new Hustler range offers packs of 2, so why not stock up on fresh new undies and keep your other half up to date and sexy!
The new range offers a wide range of designs with boxer shorts,… Continue
Posted by Seduction Lingerie on 5 July 2008 at 7:00pm — No Comments
New course for mums who want family friendly work
From the author of Family Friendly Working, inspiring ideas for making money when you have kids
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Posted by Antonia Chitty on 3 July 2008 at 7:30am — 1 Comment
Ethical Shopping
Ethical shopping is a subject much discussed at present but what does it actually mean to consumers? Wikipedia defines it as buying things which have caused no harm or exploitation to humans, animals or the natural environment. Our newspapers are full of tales of factory farming, climate change, sweatshops and child labour and it has been suggested that any purchase involves moral choices. Lets be realistic buying is a necessary part of modern life the nitty gritty is deciding whether we will ex… Continue
Posted by Linda Sones on 2 July 2008 at 5:29pm — No Comments
Getting back to work - tips and advice for mums
There are several things a mother can do to help get back to work. Gillian Nissim of WorkingMums.co.uk suggests:
Ø Find out what your rights are by looking online, and talk to friends who have requested flexible working
Ø Research your company’s policy on flexible working and find out the experience of others who have applied for it
Ø Before you go on maternity leave, work out the contact level and regularity you would like to maintain with your employer. Ask for things that would help make y… Continue
Posted by Antonia Chitty on 2 July 2008 at 1:00pm — No Comments
Flexible Working: If you don’t ask, you don’t get
Posted by Antonia Chitty on 1 July 2008 at 1:21pm — No Comments
Spiritual Awakening 4 - Signs of Contact
I dare say that many of us have been sat at home and felt that ’something’ wasn’t quite right. Had a feeling that there was something different about the place but not quite been able to pin down where that feeling was coming from. Sometimes is can drive us to distraction trying to figure out exactly what it is and what triggered the feeling, unfortunately we can’t always find the source.
I know when I walk into my home whether I have an extra ‘guest’ as it were, as I can feel the shift in the… Continue
Posted by Claire Dixon on 1 July 2008 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment
What Is Affiliate Marketing?
What Is Affiliate Marketing?
What does it take to become a successful ”affiliate marketer”? How do you get started? Will I make money right away? What do I need to get started? These questions, along with hundreds of others, play around in the minds of affiliate marketers who want to make it big in this business. First, let’s define what is affiliate marketing. Affiliate marketing is a profit sharing agreement between an online merchant and a website or blog owner. Advertisement is placed on a… Continue
Posted by Debra on 30 June 2008 at 3:00am — No Comments
Running a competition on your website
A competition can be a great way to get new people to visit your site, but how do you make sure that you get genuine entries, and your competition meets UK law? I'm a member of Mumszone parenting forum which has a great section for parents running a business. On the forum, Chell of BabySigning store Chelltune pointed out these useful articles if you are running a competition. The… Continue
Posted by Antonia Chitty on 26 June 2008 at 10:23am — No Comments
I need to tell you all about - Soap Nuts!
Posted by Angela Ravenscroft on 25 June 2008 at 12:33am — 11 Comments
Dragon Albino, DragonFly, Mystic Pendant and More
^___^ Hi Everyone…… News Auctions for This Week
DragonAlbino,Mystic Spirit, DragonFly and More Auctions
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Developing your Psychic Skills - Psychometry
If you are looking for a way to focus your newly discovered psychic skills, or simply to put them to some practical use, psychometry is a good skill to begin with. Put into simple terms psychometry is being able to ‘read’ information from an object that belongs to someone else, be it delivered in the form of feelings, impressions or imagery.
It is best to start out with objects provided by friends, preferably something like a piece of jewellery that has been handed down from one generation to a… Continue
Posted by Claire Dixon on 23 June 2008 at 11:35pm — No Comments
Accounting software
Anybody who is looking for a really cool and easy to use plus time saving accounts package - have you tried Kashflow?
I have been using it for well over 3 months now and it has really taken the burden off (and my hatred of) book keeping. It's not the cheapest software around especially if you want to add the automatic Paypal import feature, but I found that rather than sitting here and typing blisters on my little fingers or pay a book keeper or my accounta… Continue
Posted by Sabine on 22 June 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments
Aromatherapy has its serious side
I thought i'd let everyone know what ive been upto this week. On Tuesday I was invited to speak (again) to the Alzheimer's Cafe in Solihull. This is a return visit for me and I was only to happy to accept their invitation.
Alzheimer's is one of those diseases that we all hope will avoid affecting us, unfortunately its a disease that can be devastating for friends and relatives of those affected. The lack of government funding for drugs which can help to stave off the some of the symptoms to tho… Continue
Posted by Helen Hammond on 21 June 2008 at 11:00pm — 10 Comments
Hello Ladies Business advice required pleaseeeeeeeeeee
Posted by melanie greenwood on 21 June 2008 at 10:30pm — 7 Comments
MOUNTED PHOTOS
Here is the second of my product descriptions of the film memorabilia that I sell. This is a fairly easy and short one to do. Mounted photos do say exactly what they say on the packet, it is a photo that has been mounted. The photo is approx 10x8 inches in size, so nice and large, the mounts are currently black but I have mostly done them in the past in cream. Both look just as goo… Continue
Posted by Sue Wynette on 21 June 2008 at 8:39pm — No Comments
The Thirty Day Challenge - Please Check it Out!
Ed Dale has run a 30 Day Challenge for the past 4yrs. Aimed at Internet Marketers, the 30 day challenge gives you all of the tools you need to market your product/s online using all of the latest Web 2.0 tools available.
If you had ever doubted the power of Twitter or even just lacked the know how on how to use it, then Ed takes you through step by step with clear and concise video tutor… Continue
Posted by Nikki - Web Mums on 21 June 2008 at 1:59pm — 3 Comments
Spiritual Awakening 3 - Making Contact
When the tine arrives for you to reach out into the ether and 'make contact' just who do you believe that you will find there? This will of course vary from belief to belief, but generally the first spirit you should actively seek out to communicate with will be one of your guides. Yes, we can all 'talk' to the spirits of deceased loved ones as if they were in the room with us, whether we believe they are actually there or not. But for the purpose of learning about your gift, and developing your… Continue
Posted by Claire Dixon on 21 June 2008 at 12:30pm — No Comments
Hundreds of FREE Products and Services YOURS in the Wonderful Web Giveaway
It’s like Winning a 3 Week Shopping SPREE!
This is a heads up on the SECOND incredible “Giveaway” Event our
GutZy Women International Mastermind Alliance has teamed up for
in the last several weeks.
If you didn’t get a chance to take a look at the first one, and missed
out on the INCREDIBLE Giveaway of products and services, all I
can say is you’re NUTS for missing out!
Now you have a SECOND CHANCE! And this time, you don’t
have to buy ANYTHING at all to be able to collect.
This Friday…June… Continue
Posted by Debbie Ducic on 21 June 2008 at 8:52am — No Comments
Are You Up For A Challenge?
As you know, I like to keep you up to date with various bits and bobs on the web! So - here's the latest - The Thirty Day Challenge.
If you want to learn about how to make some money on the internet - perhaps in addition to what you are doing already, then give this a go!
If you want the info laid out in an easy to understand format with video to help explain it, then again, give this a go.
If you want to learn about marketing a… Continue
Posted by Nikki - Web Mums on 20 June 2008 at 8:53pm — 1 Comment
Successful JV between Web Mums
I promised Nikki to write a blog about what happened when I joined Web Mums.
Basically I met Helen from Scentsible Solutions on here and she encouraged me to take the plunge and have my own ethical skin care label. Helen is an aromatherapist and so has the right credentials and experience - which is why I decided: nothing ventured, nothing gained!
I found myself a label designer and a label printer and off I went. There are currently three ethical skin care products available:… Continue
Posted by Sabine on 20 June 2008 at 3:00pm — 11 Comments
WAHMs (Work at Home Mums) GET BOOST FROM NEW TAX ALLOWANCES
1,400 home businesses are started every week in the UK and ‘mum’ businesses contribute an estimated £4.4billion to the economy, and now HMRC are putting their weight behind the growing trend, with new tax breaks for people working at home.
New guidance in HMRC manuals, published on their website, contain examples of the level and nature of home expenses that can be claimed. There are two areas of particular interest: spe… Continue
Posted by Antonia Chitty on 20 June 2008 at 10:06am — No Comments
That's it - all done.
At last, that's it. It's all over. I had my last exam todya - yippeeee.
Now, I am twiddling my thumbs and don't know where to start!!
I'll have a lot of work to do at greenbeginnings, adding new eco-friendly and organic products and I would like to revamp the site a little before the children break up for the summer holidays. I have a great baby and toddler sun scree… Continue
Posted by Samantha on 19 June 2008 at 8:28pm — 2 Comments
Seduction Lingerie Facebook Fan Page
We have an ever growing facebook fan page, please add yourself to keep up to date with special offers and news! (you have to be a member of facebok to join the group)
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Posted by Seduction Lingerie on 19 June 2008 at 12:48pm — No Comments
Any Ideas?
I'm going to my cousin 30th surprised birthday party in a few weeks time and just wondered if anyone had any good ideas on what I could buy for her. I'd like to get her something thats different but keeping within a small budget of around £50.00
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Posted by Cinderella-Rockerfella on 18 June 2008 at 3:05pm — 6 Comments
Dragons, Red Sun and Summer Time
Posted by Karina on 18 June 2008 at 11:44am — 2 Comments
Working From Home - Is it a Real Job?
Of course it is, but do you ever get the impression that others don't take it seriously? How many times do friends or family call for a chat? Or even turn up on your doorstep!
How often do you find yourself working into the early hours of the morning because you had a visit from family or friends that day an… Continue
Posted by Nikki - Web Mums on 14 June 2008 at 9:42am — 9 Comments
The Baby Products Association’s Annual Concept Awards
Posted by Antonia Chitty on 13 June 2008 at 3:14pm — No Comments
Struggling on with the chemistry
Well, I had my third exam today which didn't go so well.
I have just one left, next Thursday and to tell you the truth, I can't wait for it all to be over now.
I'm sure that my website is suffering as I haven't been able to work on it for weeks, though I did manage to sneak 5 minutes the other day and add a natural lavender deodorant (no alcohol, no aluminium salts and no parabens) and s… Continue
Would you go back to regular employment?
New survey from Workology shows Family Friendly Working is on the up
11 June 2008 – Forty-one per cent of flexible workers would forgo a 100 per cent pay rise if it meant giving up control of the way they work, according to the results of a new survey by Workology, an online community that supports flexible workers, freelancers, portfolio workers, and self-employed professionals. When the incentive to return to traditional 9-5 was lowered to… Continue
Posted by Antonia Chitty on 12 June 2008 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment
What is a Film Cell?
Film memorabilia is a vast and varied product and there are many different areas for collectors to choose from. I only sell a small portion of the items that are available.
You know about my business from my profile and introduction on this blog, I have posted some photos of my products in the photo section but it occurred to me that maybe some people are unsure what a film cell actually is, so I will endeavour to describe the products I sell in more de… Continue
Posted by Sue Wynette on 11 June 2008 at 8:38pm — No Comments
New wholesale and drop shipping opportunities for luxurious skincare range
Mambino Organics is a NEW range of 100% natural skin care for mothers and babies. Safe to use during pregnancy, the ingredients are synergi…
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