Welcome to the third installment of our new Update series. At the Mom’s Choice Awards®, an honoree is considered an alumnus … someone who is part of the family for life, not just an awards cycle. We love celebrating their news and achievements, and these mini-spotlights are a perfect way for us to catch up and reconnect with them. In … Read More
Alumni Spotlight Update: Vanessa Van Petten
It is hard to believe that it’s already been two years since we last spoke with Vanessa Van Petten, author of You’re Grounded! In our June 2009 interview, Vanessa shared the reason behind the book: she knew she wasn’t the only teen tired of fighting with her parents and she wanted to build bridges for both “sides.” Now that she’s had … Read More
Alumni Spotlight Update: Heather Ledeboer, Mom4Life.com
We call our honorees “alumni” for a reason … you deserve a lifetime of recognition for all you’ve accomplished to help families find the best. Our new Update series gives you a chance to meet or reconnect with honorees you’ve read about or heard about before. So on with the show … It’s hard to believe that it has been … Read More
BEA 2011 Countdown: Events in Booth 2264, Part 2
The countdown continues! Yesterday we had a preview of some of the prizes in our daily drawings, today we want to introduce you to the honorees and alumni who are in our booth on Tuesday, May 24, 2011. 9:00 – 10:00 :30 – Mary Cashman and Cynthia Whipple autograph Merrilee Mannerly & Her Magnificent Manners 10:01 – 11:00 :30 JoaAnn … Read More
BEA Spotlight Shines on Tim Ostermeyer and the Adventures of Rusty and Ginger Fox
Tim Ostermeyer knows the hard work that goes into crafting an award-winning product. Tim is a Master Photographer whose wildlife photography has earned him 250 (!) First Place awards, and Photographer of the Year by various organizations. Transforming those images into a story for children, in many ways is an extension of the art Tim knows and loves. As you'll … Read More
May Spotlight Shines on Clare Schexnyder Oh Baby! Fitness
What’s the difference between being a journalist and an entrepreneur? Not a whole lot. As Clare Schexnyder explains, her tenacity and aggressive research were just the tools she needed as co-creator and owner of Oh Baby! Fitness, an exercise program for pregnant and new moms. In her last job before taking the title Mom, Clare was a producer for CNN … Read More
May Spotlight Shines on I Can Do It by Growing Sound part of Children Inc.
Growing Sound is the nonprofit venture of Children, Inc., which has been offering educational resources to children and their families since 1977. In some ways, Growing Sound (created in 1997) is a 20th Anniversary tot he world. The organization was developed to create music and other products that translate key findings from recent child development research into practical and entertaining products for … Read More
May Spotlight Shines on Yes Kidz Can by Lisa Novick and Julie Chapman
Have you ever wondered how long it takes to really make a difference? Well, for moms Julie Chapman and Lisa Novick, it’s been a fast sixteen months. These two moms have been involved with philanthropy for along time, and when they launched Yes Kidz Can! in January 2010, they focused all that experience on one purpose: to encourage kids, their … Read More