Creatively Demonstrating: It's No Big Deal

I have known Maria since our kids were in Kindergarten, and her talent and creativity was evident then, but I had no idea that I would be the lucky beneficiary one day! Fast forward a few years, while I was checking out my facebook page, I saw a video for a friend's book, "Hell is Other Parents," and it hit me. Why didn't I think of this before? I should ask Maria to make a video for nomie baby car seat covers to show them in action! She came up with a brilliant idea to let Josie and her friend Leo have a food fight in their car seats, and then show how cleaning up is really "no big deal." It was such fun to watch them in action, and to get to observe Maria build and create as the kids had a free-for-all.

I couldn't wait to see the final version, once it had been edited, and like most moms who also have other jobs outside of the home, Maria worked odd hours in the middle of the night, and within days it was done! It seems that creativity runs in her family, because much to my surprise and delight, after Maria edited the video she added the VO and used music to help pull it all together and set the mood. The music she chose and "borrowed" came from her musically talented brother!

I hope you enjoy seeing the nomie baby car seat covers in action, and should you be thinking of creative ways to get the word out about your product or services, you should consider letting Maria's creativity help get it out! You will truly be amazed and entertained!

Replacement covers for infant car seats

Crumbs, scattered Cheerios and spills are the telltale signs of a little one in the car. Often a quick, or some times not so quick, vacuuming takes care of what has escaped the car seat. However, tackling the car seat cover is an entirely different matter. Disassembling the car seat is a hassle, takes a long time, and requires a good memory to be able to reassemble it all. Oh, and while the cover is being cleaned, the car seat can't be used. Here is where replacement covers come in handy. The nomie baby car seat covers slip over the existing cover, and there is no need to completely disassemble the car seat in order to clean it. So go ahead, pass the Gold Fish, Cheerios and juice!

Another great reason to get a replacement cover, other than saving time and aggravation, is to be able to pass your car seat on to your next child or a friend. It's one thing to put your child back in their seat with their mess. It's quite another to put another child in this. A cover can take care of this problem in seconds. What was old and grubby, becomes new and clean!

For fractions of the price and hassle an old car seat can get a new look and feel!

How to remove a Graco car seat cover?

When a big spill, accident or exploding diapers happens, the last thing you want to do is fish around in "that" drawer for the car seat manual, if you even bothered to keep it. NO, you just want to get the cover off as quickly and painlessly as possible, and throw it in the washing machine. Instead, in order to get the Graco or Britax or another manufacturer's car seat cover off, you will need a lot of time, patience and memory. Time, because you will need to take the car seat out of the car, and once you get the cover off, you will need to wait until it has been washed and dried and reassembled before you can use the car seat again. Patience, because figuring out how to disassemble the straps can be frustrating, and memory, because you have to remember exactly what you did, so that you can put it all back together just as you found it!

There is a better way! The nomie baby car seat covers make cleanups hassle-free, and as easy as 1, 2, 3! They are cozy, removable, washable & waterproof covers for infant car seats, and they are designed so you don't need to take the car seat out of the car, or disassemble the straps. They slip right over the existing cover, so while they are in the washing machine and dryer, you can still use the car seat. Then when they are clean, you just slip them back on, and get ready for the happy-mess!

Travel Tips for Parents

The holiday season is upon us, which mean over the river and through the woods we go to visit our friends and family. Here are some tips to make traveling with children less stressful whether going be car, plane or stroller:

1. pack a bag with fun things that the little ones only get when traveling (stickers & sticker book, little travel games, books on tape, books...)

2. snacks in small containers, so they are easy to handle, and you can pack a variety

3. nomie baby car seat cover to make cleaning up after the ride is hassle-free

4. empty garbages bag to quickly throw all the mess away, or bring it inside for cleaning and washing

5. change of clothes in case there are spills or accidents

6. your sense of humor

Happy trails to you, and here's to happy-mess!

Giggle Guide recognizes National Prematurity Month

Inspiration is Never Born Too Soon!

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By Sara Clement - Friday, November 13th 2009

Nomie Baby's inspiration, Josie -- now 3 years old

During the challenges and heartaches of having a premature infant, many parents discover hope, inspiration and the power of TLC. Katie Danziger and Amber Lancaster are two such parents. Both are mothers of preemies, and both are dedicated to offering support, and useful products, for other parents of preemies. In honor of their achievements and National Prematurity Awareness Month, The Giggle Guide™ showcases their respective companies, Nomie Baby and Born 4 Couture.

Nomie Baby Adds Easy-Care to Car Seat Covers

Nomie Baby

Being the mother of a child that was born two months premature, Katie Danziger knows not to sweat the small stuff. However, when she realized that the car seat cover she used for her tiny baby wasn’t washable, she decided to do something about it. Searching for soft fabric that wouldn’t irritate the skin of her sensitive child, she made it her mission to manufacture an easy-care, comfortable cover. Nomie Baby car seat covers is her neat idea that met a need in the marketplace. The covers, designed for infant and toddler seats, retail for $36, and are available in solid blue, white, pink, lime, white, pink, navy and charcoal.

Nomie Baby was born from the inspiration of a miracle child, so 10% of profits are donated to an NICU in appreciation for the care that helps save children’s lives.

For more information, visit www.nomiebaby.com

MSNBC's "Your Business" featured my business

It all started about 2 months ago when I saw a friend of mine, Deborah Kogan, publicizing her new book "Hell is Other Parents" on the Today Show. I was so happy for her, and also wondered how she was able to get such a coveted spot. When I got in touch with Deb, and told her that I had been trying to get on MSNBC to do their 'elevator pitch' segment, she said, "Oh, a friend of mine is JJ Ramberg. Write her and let her know we're friends." I quickly sent off an email to JJ, and heard back from her almost immediately! It then took about 2 months to schedule the 'elevator pitch.' Once again, showing that while I am on one schedule, others have theirs.

On Nov. 5th I showed up at NBC's Rockefeller Center's headquarters, and was escorted upstairs to the "green room" with one of the panelists, Michael Goldberg from Bridge Investment Fund. Then it was off to hair and make-up, which was such a treat. There in the chair next to me I met the other panelist, Colleen DeBaise from the Wall Street Journal. They couldn't have been nicer, and put me at ease before we all shot the 'elevator pitch' complete with an infant car seat, covered with a nomie baby car seat cover and baby doll snuggled in cozy. Everyone there couldn't have been nicer, and much to all of our surprise, we were able to get the segment done 1 take! I then had to wait, but not quite so long this time, to see it on air.

On Nov. 8th at 7:30am "Your Business" featuring nomie baby aired on MSNBC. Just in case I overslept I set the DVR. Of course I was awake bright and early on that Sunday morning, and since it was taped I knew that swine flu or any other big news story wasn't going to bump it! The press push continues with tweeting, posting it on facebook, and continuing to get the word out. The great news is that it has lead to another store taking the nomie baby car seat covers, and hearing everyone's feedback, and their genuine joy on my behalf. Cheerleaders really do keep me going, because I have come to learn that there is no such thing as overnight success! Once again,while it might be difficult to wait, often it's worth it.

Holiday Gift Ideas

Trying to figure out just what to give everyone on your gift list is always a challenge. There are the little ones, and we know that often they find the boxes, wrapping and ribbons the best part. Once my son was given a pair of mittens, that were wrapped in about 10 different boxes. Perhaps not the most eco-friendly gift, but he had such a great time unwrapping it, and if you really want, you can always reuse the boxes and wrapping.

Then there are the friends, who always enjoy something that they might not get themselves, or something that they will truly appreciate. If you know someone who is starting their own business, getting them a stamp with their business's name, not only shows you support them, but that you believe the business will be around. You can also get them a subscription to Collective-E to help their entrepreneurial spirit.

For the parents with young children on your list, giving them a favorite book to share with their child that you and your little ones enjoyed, shows thought, and after all isn't that really what it's all supposed to be all about?!? Parents are also looking for gadgets and tools that help them save time, so there's more time for the fun stuff. Getting them the nomie baby car seat cover, will not only make all the trips "over the river and through the woods" hassle-free, but more enjoyable.

People also love when you know their hobbies and treat them to something that will enhance it. For example, if your friend loves photography, getting them a gift certificate for a photographer to give them a lesson, or a book or subscription to a photography magazine. If they are always quoting "People" magazine, treat them to a subscription for their guilty pleasure!

Really knowing the person makes thinking of what they will love much easier. Remember, it doesn't need to be expensive to be thoughtful.