New OnTray Review

Look how cute this little guy is using his OnTray! I love how hard he's trying to smile.

His mommy, Katie, did a review of OnTray on her site, http://www.the-giveaway.com/2009/01/ontray-review.html and she's also giving one away! Check it out and be sure to register.

Support 42 Kids, Makers of OnTray in the 2009 StartupNation Leading Moms in Business Competition

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Where are you from?

Ever since I added the widget that shows me where everyone comes from that visits my blog, I am curious to know more. Things like, where are you from? What is it about my blog that you like? Do you have questions for me? Are you a weird stalker? Are you a Mompreneur(TM) like me, and are curious about my journey? I'd love to have some conversation with you. It feels strange to post things about me and my business (sometimes personal life) and not receive any feedback. Anyway, if you feel like it, post a comment to this message. I'll try and respond the best I can, and maybe I'll become a little less curious.

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OnTray Review & Giveaway!

I just thought I would share a review that OnTray received and also tell you that they are offering a giveaway! Visit the site for more information.

Naughty or Nice?

Well, it's over. We wait 365 days for 20 minutes of happiness. The boy's ripped through their packages and tore through their stockings in record time this year. I do love watching their faces as they open their Santa packages, and move from their "section" of the family room to see what the other one received. Ty wanted only Star Wars things, but he saw Luke's Bat Cave and was instantly jealous and said that Santa didn't bring him a Bat Cave like he wanted. What? Seriously?

All and all, it was a great Holiday. My brother was here from St. Paul and the boy's loved having their Uncle around. Aaron loves to play with them and buy presents for them, so it was a successful visit for all. I hope you had a wonderful Holiday too!

OnTray on www.onegoodie.com

Happy Cyber Monday! Want to stimulate the economy and get an OnTray at a discounted rate? Visit www.onegoodie.com, today only, and you can do both! Happy shopping!!

OnTray in Cleveland Leaders Gift Guide

OnTray - The Container 2 Go!
Submitted by Julie on November 26, 2008 - 1:26am.
2008 Holiday Gift Guide
Lifestyle
Shop for Kids
Shop for Under $20
Here's a perfect stocking stuffer for the on the go mom. Invented by a mom herself the OnTray simply attaches to a shopping cart handlebar freeing up your hands to shop. Its compact desing makes storage easy to keep OnTray in your purse, diaper bag, etc. OnTray can hold your child's snack, grocery list, coupons and calculator. It is microwave and dishwasher safe and FDA approved and BPA Free Plastic. The OnTray is available in blue, green, pink, and yellow and sells for only $7.00. If you want to buy 2, then it will only cost you $12.00, saving you $2.00! To purchase this product, go to: www.ontray2go.com or Amazon.com.

Early Childhood Parenting Examiner: A quick guide to Black Friday holiday shopping with babies and toddlers

Early Childhood Parenting Examiner: A quick guide to Black Friday holiday shopping with babies and toddlers

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Fun & Educational Game...Kubit2Me

A friend, that I have made throughout this inventing process, created a fun and educational game called Kubit2Me. She and I did a little product swapping (bartering is now my new favorite thing...if only I could swap about 1,000 OnTray's for some new dining room chairs!), and our Kubit2Me Little Scholars Edition came in the mail yesterday! This game involves tossing a soft, fuzzy cube with four pockets filled with either alphabet cards or numbers cards, allowing the child to pull a card and see if he knows what is on the card! My boys had so much fun playing it, and it truly will be my new go to present for all the little ones in our lives. Mary Kay, creator of Kubit2Me, also has some other editions in her brands offerings. A fun and light Truth or Dare version for 8 year old plus, and Now Your Talking to get kids to open up in a different and cool way. She really has such a terrific product, and I wanted to share it all with you.

Election Day Special

Election Day Special at http://www.ontray2go.com/

Today only, receive FREE shipping on any size order!

Shipping will be charged, but a credit will be applied via PayPal. Get shopping!

A Heavy Heart

Chad has been wanting to get new dining room furniture for a while now, and since we took the house off the market and decided to stay for a bit longer, I gave in. One of the reasons why I didn't want to get new stuff was because the dining room set was my grandparents. When my grandfather decided to sell the house, after my grandmother had passed away, my brother, cousins and I went in and got to have what we wanted. My cousins got to pick first, so some items that remained where a round table that was in their foyer and their dining room set. I was thrilled to take those items. The round drum table was what I remember seeing as soon as you walked into their house. It had pictures of all of us grandchildren, my parents, Aunt and some other relatives. I think of my grandmother when I look at that table, which now holds my family photos too. I plan on holding onto that table...so back off Chad! The dining room table was very hard to part with. You see, my grandparents lived about 3 hours from us so when we went for visits, most of our time was spent at that table. My grandparents were Italian and food was a big part of their lives. We ate, drank, laughed, talked, cried, argued...you name it...it happened at that table. When it came time to decide what to do with the old furniture, I thought long and hard. Do I sell it? That just felt weird and not right. Do I see if anyone I know needs it? How does that look? I finally decided to donate it to a local organization called MAP (Material Assistance Providers). What a fantastic non for profit company. They are a furniture bank where people who are in need can come and pick out furniture for FREE. I received a phone call from a volunteer at MAP yesterday. She wanted to call and tell me that the furniture had already been chosen and was in a house that so desperately needed it. I hope it makes my grandparents happy to know that hopefully the family who now sits around the table can make great memories too.

The Parenting Editors Like OnTray!

I'm so excited that OnTray has been chosen by the Editors of Parenting Magazine as a "Daily Fave" on their blog. If you have a chance, visit the link :http://forums.parenting.com/blogs/daily-fave/posts/ontray#

Support OnTray, by 42 Kids in the 2008 StartupNation Home-Based Business Competition

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OnTray & Bakugan!

Yesterday, Jack came up to me and said, "Mom...look at my invention!" He has been complaining lately that he doesn't have anything to keep his Bakugan in. Well, he took his OnTray (because every kid should have one...wink, wink) and tried to put them inside. The lid wouldn't slide over the balls, so he said he tried them in the clamp and "Bingo!" He was so proud of himself. I have to admit, I was a little proud too. So to all of you parents out there who are sick of stepping on Bakugan balls...OnTray is your answer! Well that and the actual Bakugan holder that they sell if you can get your hands on one.

Thanks Jack. I love you.

Fantastic Women's Conference!

I am excited to tell you about an event that will help women rise up their businesses with education, networking and the support of other women entrepreneurs. The Dynamic Women Entrepreneurs Conference is taking place at the Disney's Boardwalk Resort in Walt Disney World®, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, August 7-9, 2009. The event is catering to 125 women entrepreneurs with fast growing, innovative businesses, who have shown promise and dedication towards obtaining success and continued growth.
Women today continue to start and grow entrepreneurial businesses at an unprecedented rate. The Dynamic Women Entrepreneur event announces an expert panel of highly coveted speakers, along with an engaging agenda slated to provide invaluable advice and resources for women entrepreneurs.

Dynamic Women Entrepreneur attendees will experience the wisdom of:

Tamara Monosoff - Nationally known and coveted author, business woman and speaker
http://www.mominventors.com/
Julie Lenzer-Kirk - Successful business women, author and speaker - http://www.julielenzerkirk.com/
Peter Shankman - Marketing Guru and Help a Reporter Out founder – http://www.shankman.com/


For more information, please visit http://www.dynamicwomenentrepreneurs.com/ or e-mail to
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OnTray & The ABC Show...Part 2

Well, I'm back. We arrived back in Columbus about 1:30 am today, and to say I'm exhausted is an understatement. The show was from Sunday - Thursday, 9-6:00. I shook so many hands and explained how OnTray works more times than I ever thought I would have to. I'm not complaining one bit, however, because it exceeded my expectations! I met so many great people, both buyers and vendors alike, that I really think the show was a success for me and OnTray. I had some buyers telling me that they've had customers of theirs ask specifically for OnTray. Others were just in love with the idea, and of course some buyers flew right past my booth too. The last day we sold samples and mingled a little more with the vendors. It was such an amazing event. There were 2 floors and about 5000 vendors. I came home with some new orders, and will post those retailers to my site soon. I also passed out hundreds of flyer's and brochures so we'll see what the next couple of weeks still bring! Thanks to everyone for their support the past few months. I was completely wrapped up in preparing for my first ever trade show and was a little scattered brained in the process. Hopefully I'll be back to normal with this show under my belt!

BTW, some products and their sites I think you'd enjoy (I made some terrific friends):

http://www.dripstik.com/

http://www.chichibabybottles.com/

http://www.pop-pals.com/

http://www.parentunits.com/

www.respisense.com

http://www.paciplushies.com/

http://www.stukonu.net/

OnTray & the ABC Show...Vegas!

Hi everyone! I'm writing this post from LasVegas! Chad & I are exhibiting OnTray at The ABC Show, and it was an amazing first day! I meet so many great people and even made some sales! Look for new OnTray retailers soon. I'm posting a picture of my booth I took earlier today. It has already changed, as I noticed some things that weren't working. I'll post a new picture in a couple of days. This has certainly been an incredible learning experience!

One Day, One Goodie!

Check out this web site I stumbled upon, http://www.onegoodie.com/. They feature one to two "goodies" a day at a discounted rate. You can sign up to have them alert you to their goodie of the day. Ok, I may be a bit biased, but check out their OneMommieGoodie today! Enjoy!