My Mama's Love

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I knew moms were pretty amazing, but today I was blown away. At the Eastside Family Fair, a fair mainly consisting of mompreneuers and green products, I met so many creative, intelligent, talented, professional moms. None of whom lacked love for their children, as a matter of fact, much like me, started their business for that very love of their child. I was brought to tears with a few of their stories. Like me, many of the moms I met today had special-needs children, many share a similar story of being alone in their plight to help and heal their child. Several cried with me as we re-lived hard times, criticism and cruel or false judgements. I have so much respect for these women, and so much love. So, getting back on topic….sorry! I wanted to share my favorites of the show. Some I have photos of, others I dropped the ball on. I am adding their website and information, too.

“Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs… since the payment is pure love.” -Mildred B. Vermont

“A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity, it dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path.”
— Agatha Christie

Kat Stremlau, owner of Tot Spot Cafe, mompreneur, fearless mompreneur-team-leader and loving mom to a precious little boy.
Kat is the lady you want on YOUR team and NOT the other. She is the business woman we all wish we could be. She is perfect at handling the delicate task of managing a hundred mompreneurs (need I repeat..managing a hundred women). A few of Kat’s juggling skills: suggesting networking opportunities to mompreneurs, getting donations for events, organizing events, running a business, handling staff and just being superwoman. Most of us would be frazzled by 1/4 the work Kat does, but she makes it look like making cake in an easy-bake-oven. I’m so thankful to have met her, and even more thankful to be on her team.

www.totspotcafe.com

Nurture Mother:

Bryn Riekstins, LMP is one fearless mama. She is often seen
giving massages with her precious little boy upon her back. She likes to nurture other mamas and, I must say, she gives an amazing massage. Bryn recently started making quirky, fun, unique clothing as well, and I hope to see a website up with some of her creations soon.

(206) 313-4867
nurture.mother@gmail.com

Nonny Baby:

Summer is not only beautiful and mother to four children, but she makes the most fabulous blankets I’ve ever seen. Summer is warm & easy to talk to. Her blankets are top-notch and would make a great gift for even the pickiest mamas. Best of all, Summer is passionate about helping children in foster care and donates a blanket, for every blanket sold, to a child in foster care. Mompreneur power!

http://nonnybaby.blogspot.com/

P.E.A.C.E of Mind:

Sabrina teaches workshops to educate parents on how to talk to their children about icky subjects, without scaring them. She will bring a seminar to your home, now that’s awesome! In addition to providing a great service, she is obviously a devoted mom….love the baby on the back!
Sabrina@pomwa.org
POMWA.org

Cozy Baby Boutique:

So, I forgot to get a picture of the owner, Ann-Marie Speirs, but at least I captured a glimpse of the spirit in the booth. Supportive of all things natural: babywearing, cloth diapering, non-toxic art supplies, etc. I bought my daughter some stainless steel straws at her booth. Ann-Marie is superb and a great resource for all things natural-parenting.

www.cozybabyboutique.com

My Mama’s Love with my Boo:

This was my favorite show by far. I love being surrounded by amazing women and even more amazing moms. My Mama’s Love was there raising money for My Mama’s Love Foundation , educating people on chemicals and chemical sensitivities, and clearing up eczema and diaper rash one Complete Skin Ailment jar at a time. Thank you to all that stopped by to say hello. I sure appreciate you. To all our new customers: I can’t wait for your feedback on our products. www.my-mamas-love.com

Incredible Inedible Cakes:
Owner Ashley McGill makes diaper cakes and other gift packages that are unique and creative. I’ve seen a lot of diaper cakes in my day, and never been tempted to buy one. However, I can easily see buying on of Ashleys cakes, they are works of art.

(425) 444-6252

Bella and Max:
It’s a store, it’s a hair salon, it’s both! Baby stores are a dime a dozen so what makes Bella and Max worth driving out of your way for? The quirky, fun, unique items they sell. Onsies with catchy, humorous sayings like “Oops, I pooped it again” and “Definitely worth the wait”, etc. and other fun gift ideas you won’t find just anywhere. They also offer kid-friendly haircuts in fun toys. Check them out!
http://www.bellaandmax.com/

Itsabelly:
I sure wish I’d known about this resource years ago. Itsabelly is a baby planning company and an immense, seemingly limitless, resource. Of course, itsabelly wouldn’t be on my list if they weren’t green, and boy are they green. Itsabelly wrote a book on green, titled “Going green with baby“. Doesn’t get any greener than that!
Windy Gossett-Baby planner
(253)852-2362
www.itsa-belly.com

And last, but certainly not least:

City Mommy:
I’m surprised I haven’t heard of this resource beofore; I seem to be on most of the mommy-talk sites. City Mommy is local, it’s moms from Seattle and the surrounding area. I love talking to moms online, finding people who share my parenting style and have similar parenting trials and tribulations, however, I am forever virtual-b.f.f with so many moms I may never meet; it’s depressing. I love the idea of chatting with moms that I may actually be able to see face to face at some point. Not to mention, it’s a great city guide, too. Love it!
http://seattle.citymommy.com