Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Feb 9, 2012, 11:44 am
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mildred Muhammad Website: MildredMuhammad.com and zphib-thz.org Email: afterthetrauma@yahoo.com Details: View the online PDF here Event: Abuse is not love: February 9, 2012 Mildred Muhammad, ex wife of the DC Sniper, will be the featured speaker for the “Abuse is not...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Feb 8, 2012, 6:23 pm
Will you be stopping by the Dallas Market Center soon? Me Giant is currently showing their merchandise at the KidsWorld Studio 8701-5. Here’s a preview of what you might expect to see including their new line of baby blankets, wall art, picture frames and bibs and burps: Get Involved: Visit the M...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Feb 4, 2012, 11:02 am
Submitted by Ella Davidson People are definitely counting pennies more than ever these days in an effort to make their monthly budget work. You do not have to be a rocket scientist to see that just about everything is on the rise. There are numerous ways to save on nearly everything from the large t...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Feb 1, 2012, 1:36 pm
When Leah offered to ship me a Peacock Pottery dish, in trade for a recipe/blog post, I jumped at the chance. I already own (through purchase) numerous pieces of pottery from Miss Leah but I’d love to have more! Last night we prepared a family meal using four Polish Pottery serving dishes from Lea...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Jan 31, 2012, 1:16 pm
Just in time for National Soup Month, I was given the chance to review a “meal for two” Bertolli Meal Soup.* Rick and I selected the Tomato Florentine & Tortellini with Chicken soup. We decided to make our dinner a family affair. The kids ate Swiss cheese and mushroom burgers while Rick and I te...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Jan 31, 2012, 12:10 pm
It’s not easy finding tops during pregnancy that hold their shape, cover your belly completely, remain comfortable, don’t creep up and flatter your figure. When I agreed to review a For Two Fitness top I assumed I would feel ‘content’ with the top but that no real love would swell in my hear...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Jan 30, 2012, 12:27 pm
January is National Soup Month. I hope you have enjoyed the recipes thus far! Kiboomu Snowman Soup Vegetable beef soup (video) Creamy seafood soup and Kielbasa cabbage soup Chicken taco soup Splendipity soup Today I’ll share another recipe with you – this one is from Miss Connie over at Mom to ...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Jan 27, 2012, 7:13 pm
Generally speaking, I work hard to recycle and reuse products when I can. Sometimes I think really hard about it and come up with special (as my mom might call them) ideas. These special ideas are rather useless, really, but it goes to show that the Green Media has gotten into my brain. I just can�...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Jan 23, 2012, 12:43 pm
January is National Soup Month. Here are the previous soup posts, thus far: Vegetable beef soup (video) Creamy seafood soup and Kielbasa cabbage soup Chicken taco soup Splendipity soup Today we are sharing a soup recipe that’s a little… different: Just right for the kiddos in your life and ther...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Jan 19, 2012, 2:19 pm
If you are not yet familiar with the Mrs. P annual writing contest for kids, stop by the contest details page. Visit the press page to read about this year’s winners: Sarah Smale (8) and Emma Stowe (12) For Release: January 19, 2012 MrsP.com Announces Winners of 3rd Annual National Kids’ Writing...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Jan 19, 2012, 11:40 am
Submitted by Dawn Oliphant Picking a company to work with from home? When looking for a company to sign on with, consider the following questions: Is the company participating in a growth industry? Is the company financially stable? Does the company have a good reputation? Can you earn a decent in...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Jan 18, 2012, 5:30 pm
Submitted by Danielle Cantrel We all want our children to eat healthy. We strive to find the best snacks, meals, and treats that will still taste good. We take the soda out of their small hands and replace it with juices and water in hopes of instilling a little bit of guidance in their future eatin...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Jan 18, 2012, 4:46 pm
The following information is being shared with us via West Glen and ING Activewear.* Learn More: Did you know that in Africa, a child dies every 45 seconds from Malaria? As a mother, you know that no child should have to live in fear every single day of their lives.  I’m contacting you today on b...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Jan 18, 2012, 4:26 pm
January is National Soup Month. Here are the previous soup posts, thus far: Creamy seafood soup and Kielbasa cabbage soup Chicken taco soup Splendipity soup Watch below as Kara, own of The Bag Holder, shows us how she makes Vegetable Beef Soup. Thanks for your submission, Kara!
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Jan 18, 2012, 2:48 pm
Last year Mommy Perks launched our first “Women to Watch” campaign: Women to Watch in 2011: 12 Moms in Business Each mom was hand-selected by myself. In 2011 I decided to open the floor and allow others to nominate women they felt were watch-worthy: doing something special, unique, kind, helpful...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Oct 30, 2011, 10:46 pm
Introducing your kids to the use of cameras can be a troublesome thought: What if they don’t take good photos? What if they waste the film? What if they break my camera? I have three children (#4 is coming) and my eldest son is twelve. My daughter is now four and she began asking to use
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Oct 28, 2011, 4:05 pm
Have you heard of Tom Mabe? If you’re familiar with CMT, you probably have. If not, here’ s a sampling of the good times, ready to roll: You can check out more of Tom’s work by jumping over to the Tom Mabe Youtube channel. Subscribe and leave a comment, too! Tom is seeking more moms and blogg...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Oct 26, 2011, 2:14 pm
Some of you have been asking for an update on the Reliable Blogger lists. Here’s what I can tell you: Our first list contained about 60 bloggers Our second list contained about 60 bloggers Our third list is ready for creation and will contain about 100 bloggers (there may be less, after I have we...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Oct 25, 2011, 4:52 pm
This is a tough one for many folks, I know. If you are just starting out in business you will likely have to offer some work for free in order to build your portfolio and reputation. I would suggest that you hand select the people you want to work for, in this case, and come
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Oct 25, 2011, 12:48 pm
The following information is being provided by West Glen and the Will Rogers Institute* Did you know that there are currently over 7 million children in the U.S. who suffer from asthma?  The Will Rogers Institute, the nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting medical research and educating the ...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Oct 24, 2011, 12:33 pm
Recently, I received a Pognae Baby Carrier for review. My review schedule has dramatically slowed down because the waiting list grew too long, once again. I needed to step back. However, when I was offered a Pognae for review, I quickly agreed. We have another baby coming so the timing is prefect. A...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Oct 20, 2011, 6:03 pm
Tell us about Me Giant We offer a line of fun and playful, yet sophisticated creepers, kids’ t-shirts, baby bibs and infant hats all created from 100% cotton.  Each is emblazoned with words and images designed to spark playful personalities and bubbling imaginations. Our products are designed to ...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Oct 18, 2011, 3:27 pm
We recently received a SwimZip for review and had every intention of using the top during our family holiday. It rained, poured and even SNOWED on our final day there so…sadly, we haven’t yet seen the SwimZip in action. When the package arrived, however, my daughter was so excited to wear it; sh...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Oct 18, 2011, 3:05 pm
My Name is Handel offers music lovers, ages 7 and up, the chance to appreciate and digest the many facets of classical music. My Name is Handel includes a 24-page activity book with the CD. The book contains the history of the harpsichord and organ, words to a sing-along song, information about Hand...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Oct 18, 2011, 2:46 pm
I rarely agree to review books simply because I know…I don’t have time to read them. Now and again, however, something comes along my path that I say ‘yes’ to. It’s usually because the request is from someone I know or have built a relationship with. In the case of The Barefoot Executive, ...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Oct 13, 2011, 11:16 am
Recently I found myself chatting with Leah (Peacock Pottery) over lunch about the number of people questioning whether someone is running a blog or a business. With the explosion of blogs online many blog owners are assuming that their blog is a business. State laws make it clear that if you are run...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Oct 12, 2011, 6:29 pm
{Why do Mommy Perks and Womentorz offer this service? Read below to find out.} Recently, a few women-owned businesses shipped products off to Hilary Duff and her hubby Mike, to congratulate them on baby #1. Mommy Perks and Womentorz are dedicated to supporting small businesses and it’s our pleasur...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Oct 11, 2011, 1:24 pm
The following information is being shared on behalf of West Glen and the Spina Bifida Association. Did you know that every day in the United States an average of 8 births are affected by Spina Bifida or a similar birth defect of the brain and spine? October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. This mont...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Oct 10, 2011, 4:02 pm
Read below for important information shared by West Glen and the National Safe Boating Council. You probably already remind your family to buckle-up and wear their seat belts in the car. But it’s just as important to remind everyone to buckle-up or zip-up their life jacket when near water! We’re...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Oct 10, 2011, 3:40 pm
Glennita Williams is an eighth-grader at McKinley Junior High School. She has collected snacks and personal care items worth more than $14,000, including more than 600 pounds of Hostess Twinkies for shipment to American troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan over the past four years. When Glennita l...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Oct 7, 2011, 1:27 pm
By Rebecca Cousins : Freckles Crafts I am so excited to be a guest today at Mommy Perks, sharing with you my tried and true tips for a successful craft show. I remember my first craft show like it was yesterday. To say I was nervous was an understatement!   I had no idea what to expect, and
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Oct 7, 2011, 11:24 am
This article has been in my mind for some time now. A while back I wrote a post about taking my kids to a yard sale – giving them each some cash and allowing them to choose their own purchases. This was a great exercise in choice, spending and recycling/reusing. A young man tweeted, in a
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Oct 6, 2011, 12:38 pm
We recently decided to add eBooks to our list of offerings. At this time we have two books up on the Mommy Perks site. Mommy Perks is always dedicated to making our services and offerings affordable for serious small business owners – including those with a limited marketing budget. If you are see...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Sep 30, 2011, 6:13 pm
Have you ever found yourself watching a twitter stream thinking, “Does this person EVER stop self promoting?” It’s really annoying, isn’t it? Sale! Discount! Enter this code! Today only! We offer the BEST ________ ! ONLY HERE will you find _______ ! Don’t miss out – buy NOW! You find you...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Sep 30, 2011, 5:26 pm
By Kaitlin Olcott of Anna Bean Start Writing You can begin building links in to your website by writing articles for websites, bloggers, or even just on Ezine. Lots of people are looking for content and if you have something new and unique to add to the mix, people will want to use it.  Ezine is a
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Sep 30, 2011, 3:31 pm
We recently received a shipment of cookies for review – from Milkin’ Cookies. In a rush, my kids each grabbed a cookie, as did my husband. Everyone ate one. Then I pulled the little note from the box: Lactation Cookies. hahahahaha! Good times. You can’t BUY a moment like that. We tested the cr...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Sep 30, 2011, 1:15 pm
When I was offered a t-shirt for review, from Little TrendStar, I was happy to see that they offer shirts for little boys. My two-year-old doesn’t often gain a product from a review (I generally get offered more girl-focused products). When the shirt came my son said, “New sirt, mama? For me?!�...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Sep 27, 2011, 4:56 pm
Guest post by Leah Derewicz As we all know, it is expensive to market your home based business and our budgets are extremely tight.  The idea of placing an ad in a magazine or Television and being seen by thousands of people is wonderful, but terribly expensive. Here are a few cost effective ideas...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Sep 23, 2011, 1:07 pm
A pair of Chelsea Baby shoes recently found their way into my mailbox. We received the Bucky Shoes for review: Pesto Green and sand color “Sensuede” in combination with a classic black and white stripe cotton toe make these Chelsea Baby shoes a fresh take on class. Oh, lets not forget the fantas...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Sep 23, 2011, 12:49 pm
We recently received the BuggyLove organic stroller cleaning kit for review. I don’t have a baby at the moment (soon enough!) so we were not able to test the cleaning kit, as our stroller is sitting in storage. I opened the bottles to smell the solutions because I have a strong aversion to overpow...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Sep 20, 2011, 4:46 pm
With an explosion of blogs and bloggers to reach out to these days, small business owners are becoming increasingly frustrated. Many of them contact bloggers who claim to be PR friendly, hoping to establish a relationship. Some of the larger bloggers never reply or engage…while business owners fin...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Sep 19, 2011, 1:40 pm
*Comment below to enter for the following Jackie Evancho prize pack: Dream With Me CD mug tote bag poster Watch Jackie here, on America’s Got Talent: About Jackie: On 9/14, preternaturally gifted eleven year old soprano Jackie Evancho once again stunned the nation with her powerful guest perfo...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Sep 19, 2011, 11:33 am
My dear friend MariLee Parrish, author and musician, has published yet another book…in her long string of useful and helpful books. This one is titled: 50 ways to improve your relationship with your husband Here are my thoughts on the book: MariLee’s new book, 50 Ways to Improve Your Relationshi...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Sep 18, 2011, 4:26 pm
By Nicole Kline – Strawberry Monday Not sure what to do with your unwanted or small clothing? Try these tips… 1. Resale Shops : Make sure your items are neatly placed in a bag or bin and clean. It will save time and make you more cash. Also, PLEASE do not turn in items coated with animal
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Sep 15, 2011, 2:59 pm
By Bola – Slimy Bookworm {When I asked Bola to write a gust post for me, I did not, in any way, imply that she had to pay Mommy Perks props That was completely by her choice. Thank you, Bola! I appreciate you, too!} Review of small business marketing techniques You could say I had my
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Sep 13, 2011, 12:23 am
By Melinda Knight – Womentorz With Womentorz being primarily an online community and network I’ve had the privilege of meeting thousands of amazing entrepreneurs across multiple social media outlets.  This also includes communicating using the ever-popular email.  Oh, how I miss picking up the...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Sep 9, 2011, 1:31 pm
Lisa has been a member of the Mommy Perks community since…well, she was one of the first Reps, years ago. We have remained friends and colleagues. Lisa used to sell AVON products, as some of you may recall. She is now a Virtual Assistant.
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Sep 8, 2011, 9:39 pm
Lately I’ve had a few eBook authors ask me, “Why won’t bloggers review my eBook? Why do they get mad about being asked? They are so rude in response but their site says PR Friendly!” I certainly can’t answer for all bloggers or reviewers but for many folks, they feel as though reviewing eB...
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Sep 6, 2011, 7:33 pm
Years ago someone said to me: “What tapes are playing inside your mind? Are they positive or negative? If you find that the tape is negative hit STOP. Put in a new tape. A positive tape. Hit PLAY.” That advice has stuck with me for more than 13 years now. When the going gets tough it’s pretty
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Shara Lawrence-Weiss posted an article on Mommy Perks VIP Blog - Sep 5, 2011, 1:34 pm
Submitted by Jena Hess National Courtesy Month was “created so we would all take a moment and treat others the way we want to be treated, show others compassion and kindness, and help others when they need it the most.” This is wonderful and true, but courtesy must first start with yourself.  W...
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