Interview With DadLabs’ Clay Nichols (Part-1)

One of the Many Struggles of Being a Working Mom

LizzieBtv Interviews Ingrid & Isabel Founder Ingrid Carney

When I was pregnant with my first daughter some five plus years ago one of the first pregnancy products I bought was a Bella Band by Ingrid & Isabel. I can remember walking into Mom’s the Word boutique in San Francisco some time around my first trimester and I was soooo wanting to buy maternity clothes. The gal at the counter took one look at me and giggled. She said I was a bit premature for buying maternity but if my jeans were starting to feel a little snug I might want to check out this new product called the Bella Band. I snapped up two that very second. One in white and the other in black. I thought the Bella Band was the coolest invention ever for pregnant women and started telling all my pregnant friends about it.

A lot has changed for Ingrid & Isabel in the last few years. They’ve expanded their product line to include tanks, camisoles and leggings. And this year they took an eco-conscious approach and released an organic cotton Bella Band. Last month, I sat down with Ingrid Carney, the founder of Ingrid & Isabel while I was attending the ABC Kids Expo in Las Vegas. We talked about her product line but more importantly we talked about the tug of war all working mother’s face when they’re launching a business including her three most important tips for every mom inventor.

Click here to check out my interview with Ingrid Carney.

Click here to hear Ingrid Carney’s mom inventor tips.

Visit: Ingrid&Isabel.com

Interview with Ingrid Carney of Ingrid & Isabel: The Bella Band Founder

I’ve been Kashi-fied

I know my close friends and family are going to find it hard to believe but it’s official, I’ve been “Kashi-fied!” No, really I have. And it didn’t take long. Earlier this week, I took part in Kashi’s All-Natural Adventure for Mommy Bloggers in La Jolla. Talk about Uh-May-Zing! The folks from Kashi know how to do things up right. Our first morning started bright and early with sun salutations on the La Jolla Shores. There we were, six Mommy Bloggers getting our stretch on and not a screaming child in sight! I’ve never experienced anything so beautiful and peaceful.

Our morning yoga on the beach was followed up with a yummy, crunchy Kashi breakfast. My personal favorite, some plain yogurt with a mix of Apple Orchard Granola and Go Lean Crunch sprinkled on top. Dee-Lish! While we fueled up on Kashi goodness, David de Souza (Kashi GM) took a few minutes to thank and welcome us. He was followed up by Karen Moyer and Keegan Sheridan, two Kashi gals who taught us about the history of the company (for example, did you know Kashi was started by husband & wife/former bodybuilders, Phil & Gayle Tauber) and what it means for Kashi to make healthy, natural foods. Talk about an awakening. The company uses the following Nutrition Philosophy as a guide to creating new products.

• All Natural
• Positive Nutrition
• 7 Whole Grains are Better than One
• No Blanket Fortification

Needless to say we learned quite a bit about Kashi, including some new product releases and ones they’re working on. But I’ll save those for another post so stay tuned!

Tips for New Moms going back to Work

Are you a new mom getting ready to head back to work? Is your stomach in knots every time you think about leaving Junior behind with the sitter? If so, you are not alone. Check out my recent lizziebtv video on tips for new moms heading back to work. I really wish someone would’ve shared these tips with me when I tried heading back to work.

To see the video click here: Tips for New Moms Returning to Work

5 Tips for New Moms Returning to Work

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Welcome to Lizziebtv!

Well, here it is! My foray into online media.  I can’t believe this day has finally arrived – I’ve been talking about doing this for what seems like forever.  So, what can you expect to find at Lizziebtv?  I’d like to think you’ll find lots of cool video content that informs, entertains and makes all you moms out there laugh (or cry). My goal is to feature a new video every week so check back often.  In the meantime, please click around – check out the site and  share with all your mom friends.  Oh, and don’t forget to leave comments and tell me what you think.