Mom Invented Products Featured on Grand Rapids FOX News

WXMI Grand Rapids FOX features Mom Invented products and businesses on Monday March 1.   You can find all of the unique, innovative products created by moms listed below.

MyPlate-Mate (myplate-mate.com)

My Plate-Mate is a unique, mom-invented product for toddlers geared to make meal times easier for families. My Plate-Mate is a spill-guard that attaches to the rim of any standard plate. Great for promoting independent self feeding while minimizing messy spills and clean up for parents whether you’re at home or on the go out at restaurants or grandma’s house. As a spill guard, it creates a bumper to prevent food from falling off the plate while a child eats. Also, My Plate-Mate’s innovative design provides a curved wall that helps children scoop food onto their utensil with ease, giving them independence and confidence in self-feeding. Made in the USA, using only FDA-approved plastic (no lead, phthalates, bisphenol-a, polycarbonates or PVC). Dishwasher-safe and conveniently portable so that children and families can enjoy their meals anywhere. Retails for $7.95, can be purchased online at MyPlate-Mate.com, via phone at 925-272-0745 and at retailers throughout North America.

Tilty (tiltycup.com)

Tilty is a revolutionary training cup that makes learning to drink easier. Through its internal angled wall design, the Tilty forces the fluid to the spout and allows the child to easily drink with minimal effort and head tilt, just like they would drink out of a regular cup or glass. The Tilty not only helps infants transition to using a regular cup quickly, it also improves gross motor skills and provides a better alternative to bottles and sippy cups, which, because of the sucking and posture required to drink out them, are associated with higher rates of poor dental development and ear infections. At the same time, the Tilty’s standard lid controls the speed of the liquid flow to avoid major spills. Also available is a smoothie lid for serving baby food, yogurt or thick drinks, as well as a leak-proof travel lid. Each Tilty can contain 7 ounces and is BPA, dye and phthalate free. For children 9 months and up. Tiltycup.com, $5.99/2 pack.

Bilingual Fun ( bilingualfun.com)

Developed by bilingual educators & parents, the Bilingual Fun program provides an exciting head start to teaching children Spanish! By offering Spanish lessons for children through enticing Spanish for kids DVD’s, and parent/child Spanish classes, Bilingual Fun is leading the way in Spanish for children! Children will actively learn colors, numbers, and animal vocabulary, through easy Spanish lessons which include music, movement, and interactive repetition.

Right now is the prime time to begin teaching your children Spanish!  Whether you have a toddler, preschooler or school age child, learning Spanish is an incredible asset. Research continually supports the benefits and advantages of teaching kids Spanish and other languages at a young age.  For children ages 10 and under. $13.99/each. www.bilingualfun.com, 1-877-686-7399

Who’s Shoes ID (whosshoesid.com)

The Who’s Shoes ID helps reunite parents and caretakers with their children as quickly as possible, and decrease the likelihood of children getting injured or kidnapped due to the child not being able to communicate with people and give his or her parents’ or caretakers’ contact information. Especially crucial durng travel. The Who’s Shoes ID easily and discreetly attaches to all types of shoes, sandals, belts, swimsuits, etc., and contains emergency information to quickly reunite a lost or injured child with a caregiver. Excellent for vacations or even daily outings. Kit includes two ID bands, photo ID card for parents to carry, DNA collection instructions and travel safety tips. Who’s Shoes is endorsed by several missing children’s groups, including the national Klaas Kids Foundation and the Laura Recovery Center. whosshoesid.com, $7.99.

NeckSavers (baberoo.com)

NeckSaver is the most versatile head and neck support for babies, ergonomically designed to reduce strain on the neck and cradle a baby’s head, keeping it from slumping or flopping while the baby sleeps. A baby spends on average more than 6 hours a day in his car seat, high chair, swing and stroller, often asleep with head slumped over. This leads to soreness and can even damage a baby’s postural development. Proper neck support is crucial to young babies as their skeletal structures undergo the greatest development in the early months. With good neck support, babies can develop better postures, are more comfortable, rest better, and wake up happier. The NeckSaver provides this support and enables baby to rest more comfortably anywhere he might be – car seat, high chair, swing, stroller, bouncer etc. Also great for keeping baby’s head stable while strolling on uneven ground or stroller jogging. Made of soft, hypoallergenic material designed to absorb moisture, the NeckSaver is comfortable for baby year-round. Comes in 10 different colors to match any stroller, car seat or baby outfit. $12, baberoo.com.

BabyBriefcase (babybriefcase.com)

BabyBriefcase is a document organizer designed specifically for parents and their babies and toddlers, particularly useful and important for health-related documents. Stylish and charming, the mom-invented BabyBriefcase stores all the documents and information relating to a new baby in a way that makes everything easily accessible whether at a hospital, doctor’s office, on vacation or anywhere else. Every document that deals with the new baby has a special place for it in the BabyBriefcase so that if an emergency arises, parents don’t have to sort through to find what they need. $29.95, babybriefcase.com

Head North to Zehnder’s Snowfest 2010!!

I want to invite you all to head up I75 to Zehnder’s Snowfest this weekend. They’ve already started, but there’s still time to catch the amazing snow and ice sculptures and all the other fun things going on. They have an apple pie contest, kid’s area, warming tent and much more. Check out their web site before you go. You can download a schedule of events so you can plan your trip for the thing you most want to see. My kids and I have gone over there every year and we love it. It’s new every year!! Our local news even did a newscast from a “Snowdesk”.

This is the blurb from the Zehnder’s Snowfest web site.
Zehnder’s Snowfest has been host to one of the top snow sculpting events in North America for the past 19 years. Visitors have enjoyed larger-than-life snow sculptures and beautifully detailed ice carvings each year.

Zehnder’s Snowfest 2010 will again dazzle and excite you with snow and ice sculptures created by professional ice and snow carvers from around the world.

Zehnder’s Snowfest is also host to the National Collegiate Ice Carving Championship and the High School Snow Sculpting Competition.
In addition, Zehnder’s Snowfest will have entertainment for the entire family in the warming tent, a fireworks display, petting zoo and children’s activities. Plan now to attend Zehnder’s Snowfest 2010!

Be warned, DRESS WARM!! There’s a lot of walking around, so make sure you wear comfy boots!

If you go, come back and share your thoughts here. Would love to hear what you think of Snowfest!

Check out their site and be sure to watch the video montage from the 2008 Snowfest. http://www.zehnders.com/snowfest/

It Pays to LOVE Pei Wei

In Celebration of Vietnamese Lantern Day you can go to your local Pei Wei Asian Diner this Friday, January 29th 2010 and claim your voucher for a FREE entree of their NEW Caramel Chicken! Yes, I did say FREE! They will provide samples of this new creation all day Friday and everyone will receive a voucher redeemable February 1st through the 7th for their very own entree.

To locate the nearest Pei Wei to you click HERE.  Be sure to spread the news and share the LOVE of Pei Wei!

To All of Our Friends…

Drop Santa Letters at Macy’s and Help Make a Wish Foundation

When I heard that Macy’s was giving $1 for every Santa letter deposited in Macy’s Santa Mail, up to $1 million to the Make-A-Wish Foundation I decided then and there that that was where my daughters were going to drop off their letters to Santa.

We went to the Macy’s in Somerset with letters in hand and dropped them off for all three girls.  They had a big red mailbox and a table with pens and paper for children to write their Dear Santa letters on.  It felt good to help out a charity, especially when we had already planned on mailing letters to Santa, but by going one step further, rather than to downtown Rochester we are helping children with one last wish.

Sure felt good!

Courtney is the ultimate multitasking mom!  She runs  three blogs Giftfully Simple, The Digital Mommy and Detroit Mommies , is a Social Media Marketing Consultant and has 3 girls under 6 years old.  Courtney is the founder of Detroit Mommies.  You can follow her on Twitter @theappleofmyeye.  She has worked with companies like Johnsons & Johnsons, Dove, e.l.f., Stride Rite, Sorel, 20th Century Fox, The Palace, Melissa & Doug, Panera, Tiny Prints and Ford (to name a few).  Courtney is a Purex^® Insider and a Max Mom for Office Max.

Sing Along With Santa

Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 4 p.m., The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestera presents a family friendly show.

$15 for adults, $6 for kids, $35 for a family(limit 6).

United Church of Christ
423 S. Fourth Ave.
734-994-4801

Courtney is the ultimate multitasking mom!  She runs  three blogs Giftfully Simple, The Digital Mommy and Detroit Mommies , is a Social Media Marketing Consultant and has 3 girls under 6 years old.  Courtney is the founder of Detroit Mommies.  You can follow her on Twitter @theappleofmyeye.  She has worked with companies like Johnsons & Johnsons, Dove, e.l.f., Stride Rite, Sorel, 20th Century Fox, The Palace, Melissa & Doug, Panera, Tiny Prints and Ford (to name a few).  Courtney is a Purex^® Insider and a Max Mom for Office Max.

25% Off Your Entree at Pei Wei – 1 Day ONLY!

Pei Wei is offering 25% off any entree with a non-perishable food donation on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 ONLY! Grab a box of mac n’ cheese or a can of soup and RUN, yes, R U N to the nearest Pei Wei for your discount! Giving back to your community has never tasted better.

To find the nearest Pei Wei location click HERE. Want to “become a fan” of Pei Wei on facebook? Then do so right HERE. 

I admit, those mad lettuce wraps haunt me on a regular basis. Now I have a Holiday Food Drive to entice me even sooner! Join me in a GREAT “cause”.

About the Editor

Michelle Cunningham is a single mother, licensed Esthetician at Virtuoso Salon in Birmingham, Editor for SkinJunkie and a Social Activities Director for her wonderful community at the Village Green of Rochester. “I’m quite passionate about gaining and sharing knowledge in all areas of my life, especially when something changes who I am and I feel myself grow into a better person because of it. We are not going to live long enough to make every mistake on our own so we should make serious efforts to learn from those around us”. Detroit Mommies Editor. @SkinJunkie on twitter.

Get Christmas Carol’D

Tis’ the season to get reconnected withe the magic of the holidays with the theatrical performance, by Charles Dickens.

This holiday season, let five masterful actors take you on a journey of imagination to the heart of this beloved classic. Inventive and funny, heartwarming and richly poetic, Zettelmaier’s adaptation fleshes out Dickens’ well-known characters, exploring their humor, their humanity and their hope.

November 19 – December 27, 2009

For more information: Performance Network

Performance Network Theater
120 E. Huron St.
Ann Arbor, MI
734-663-0681

Courtney is the ultimate multitasking mom!  She runs  three blogs Giftfully Simple, The Digital Mommy and Detroit Mommies , is a Social Media Marketing Consultant and has 3 girls under 6 years old.  Courtney is the founder of Detroit Mommies.  You can follow her on Twitter @theappleofmyeye.  She has worked with companies like Johnsons & Johnsons, Dove, e.l.f., Stride Rite, Sorel, 20th Century Fox, The Palace, Melissa & Doug, Panera, Tiny Prints and Ford (to name a few).  Courtney is a Purex^® Insider and a Max Mom for Office Max.

Operation Christmas Child

It breaks my heart that there are some children that will wake up Christmas morning without a trip from Santa.  Especially if they do believe in Santa and celebrate Christmas.  Unfortunately, there are children that won’t have gifts under the tree.  And, the worst part is that there are only a few years that children believe in Santa.

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The Dexter District Library is Hosting a Movie Night

The Dexter District Library is hosting the Pixar movie Ratatouille.

Bring the kids down for popcorn and a movie on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.

Admission is FREE

Dexter District Library
3255 Alpine St.
734-426-4477

Courtney is the ultimate multitasking mom!  She runs  three blogs Giftfully Simple, The Digital Mommy and Detroit Mommies , is a Social Media Marketing Consultant and has 3 girls under 6 years old.  Courtney is the founder of Detroit Mommies.  You can follow her on Twitter @theappleofmyeye.  She has worked with companies like Johnsons & Johnsons, Dove, e.l.f., Stride Rite, Sorel, 20th Century Fox, The Palace, Melissa & Doug, Panera, Tiny Prints and Ford (to name a few).  Courtney is a Purex^® Insider and a Max Mom for Office Max.

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