I don’t usually “promote” people, and I’m doing this on my own, but I really like what this guy preaches and found it really helpful.

Last year I saw a PBS Special on Dr. Daniel Amen and his theories and methods really hit home for me. I’ve had my struggles like everyone else, but after reading a few books by Dr. Amen, I learned why I had the emotional struggles I did and how to help heal them. I just wish I would have read them years ago and hadn’t had to figure it out the hard way through trial and error.

Anyway, browsing his website today I came across this list he posted. Wow, it’s exactly what I needed to hear. He has a great way of seeing and explaining what really works. After reading the list I feel like slapping my forehead and saying “duh, why haven’t I been doing that all along”.

If we all just do one thing on this list, the children of the future will be one step closer to becoming the wonderful adults we know they can be.

135 Best Things You Can Do For Your Child by Dr. Daniel Amen

If you only do 1 thing today, listen to this recording of a 1 hour tele-class he did on Love and Your Brain. The replay is only up for 1 more day. So listen to it today. You won’t regret it and your partner will be sooo grateful!! It’s really good. I had signed up for the free tele-class. Hopefully it’s okay that I posted the link

Happy Holidays!!

5minutesformom.com is a fantastic website created by two twin sisters who know how to really share their wisdom. I had the honor to get to know one of the twins, Janice, through many Startup Princess events. Janice has posted a sweet and wonderful review about Cheeky & Swank today. We are just tickled pink with all the love sent our way recently. Thank you Janice!!

5minutesformom.com is also giving away two of our bibs, so head on over and get signed up. I’m pretty sure you’ll love all the amazing features, articles and info on 5minutesformom.com.

Wow, when it rains, it pours. In our case, we’re being showered with praise. Wasatch Woman Magazine added us to their Holiday Gift Guide too. Our Madam Butterfly shirt is really getting a lot of love.

We are so grateful and honored Wasatch Woman!!

We are so excited!! We were featured in Hybrid Mom Magazine’s December Issue as one of the “Hybrid Mom 100″. This is their first “editor picks” gift guide and we are so flattered to be included. Our Madam Butterfly shirt in Black was the hot product to be listed!!

Thanks Hybid Mom!!

Are your burp cloths “Daddy Friendly”? What I mean is….are your burp cloths big enough to cover a mans shoulder? We’ve learned that our 12″x22″ burp cloths do the job perfectly!

Here’s what one new Dad had to say about our burp cloths….

“..your C&S burp cloth is great! It’s the only one that I really use – others are too small for a man..and for Anise’s constantly moving head“. – Stan Smith

When designing our Cheeky & Swank Burp Cloths, coverage was a huge issue. My first child had acid reflux and could spit up so well, she could have won an Olympic medal. The itty bitty burp cloths that I received as baby shower gifts were cute, but completely useless. Both my kids moved there heads around constantly to see what was going on around them. Inevitably they would turn their head and dribble down the side of my arm (right where the burp cloth didn’t cover) or turn their head into my chest and send it down the front of my shirt. So in response, I created the Cheeky & Swank Burp Cloth. Did you know that it works great as in impromptu changing pad?

If you have used a Cheeky & Swank Burp Cloth or any C&S product, we’d love to hear about.

I had the amazing opportunity to meet and get to know Heather Bailey last weekend at the Startup Princess Touchpoint Conference. (Okay, so I only got a chance to chat with her over dinner, and mostly I picked her brain about business and design, but she was fabulously kind to me). She was one of the keynote speakers and spoke about creativity in life and business, which she has been a screaming success at!
If you love Heather Bailey’s website, you’d love her even more in person. She was incredibly genuine and sweet. She was constantly bombarded by us “fans” in between sessions and was so gracious to speak with everyone in depth, to the extent that I don’t even know if she got to eat her lunch. ha ha. It was wonderful to hear her “story”. It’s so encouraging to learn that others have overcome struggles and doubt and have persevered and come out on top. Thank you Heather for sharing your story!!
If you have a chance to attend anything hosted by Startup Princess you better jump. Kelly King Anderson and Michelle McCullough do a excellent job and providing wonderful motivating speakers for Women Entrepreneurs.
I met some new amazing women and hung out with the many exceptional women I have met through this great organization. Here are just a few……
Allison of Petitelefant.com

Janice of   5minutesformom.com

Carrie of  Thisismejournal.com

Kelly  fo Just-spotted.com

Rachel  Todaysmama.com

Pam of Wasatch Woman Magazine

And there are many, many more wonderful women that I met……..

Thank you Startup Princess for putting on a great event!

Please update your contact info now…..it’s soo easy to forget!

NEW PHONE 435-232-3309

NEW FAX 866-610-5453

Hope you had a fabulous holiday weekend!

Thanks for your support!

I want to  introduce you to my fabulous new friend Andi Green of Worry Woos. She is the talented creator, author and illustrator of the Worry Woos childrens books and plush toys.

If your child has ever felt lonely or felt that there was something about themselves that they didn’t like, there’s a Worry Woo character that can help. Each book has a darling character that learns a sweet life lesson and shares it in a way that a child (5 yrs and up) would understand and be comforted by. The matching plush was an instant hit with my (almost) 5 yr old, too.

Check out Andi’s Website. I loved “Rue” the Moster of Insecutiry. Which is you favorite???

Genny Heikka of MyCup2Yours.com wrote a great article for MothersClick.com.

In her article titled “Creating Quality Time by Ignoring the Clock” she shares…

“In the midst of ordinary things, we had an extraordinary time together.  And I was reminded that I don’t have to make grand plans to create special memories with my kids.  I just need to focus on them.  And slow down.”

How true that is and how easy it is for us to forget and get sucked into our “to do” lists.

Slow down, take some time and just be “in the moment” with your kids today. I am.

Last week I attended an amazing conference called Moms Who Make It: Empowering Creativity in Life and Business in South Jordan, Utah. It was successfully put together by Quinn Curtis, of CreatedbyMom.com and Emi Hill of Gorgie Tees.

Wow, where to start…First I need to thank Quinn and Emi for being the dreamers and creators of this fabulous event. The entire day was filled with small, hands on mini-classes (it was really hard to chose which one’s to attend, they were all so relevant and informative). We then listened to keynote speakers and a fabulous panel discussions about “Using Difficult Life Situations as a Catalyst to Change”.

Here is a list of some of the incredible speakers…….

Laura Biswas of www.embraceyourfinancialpath.com

Kelly King Anderson www.startupprincess.com

Josh Unfried of www.momfaves.com

Sugar Jones at www.sugarjones.tv

Cari Greer, Owner/Manager, Sole Desires

and many many more……

These are moms who make it happen! If you live in Utah and have a chance to go next year, I’d highly recommend it!!

PS I was also nominated and honored as a “Mom who is making it“. Thanks Quinn! **blush**