huggies – Smart Mom Solutions http://www.smartmomsolutions.com Mon, 21 May 2012 15:04:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 What Can You Buy With $15,000? http://www.smartmomsolutions.com/2012/05/21/what-can-you-buy-with-15000/ Mon, 21 May 2012 15:04:20 +0000 http://www.smartmomsolutions.com/?p=1089 I know you’re thinking “Diapers!”, or something for the children. Now it’s time to think of your business or product idea. If you have an idea for a product or already have an existing one, you need to apply for the Huggies MomInspired grant program at https://huggiesmominspired.com. The application process is now open for this program, in its third year of giving moms a boost in business. Take a look at a few of the newest innovations by Moms:

In its third year, Kimberly-Clark has recently opened the application process for the program that gives moms a chance to channel their moments of ingenuity into products or services that improve the lives of children and parents. This year, Huggies® Brand will award up to 12 select moms with grant money to explore and grow their own unique baby or child care ideas. Huggies® awards select moms with $15,000 in grant money and Kimberly-Clark resources to explore and grow their unique baby or child care product ideas.

For more information, visit http://huggiesmominspired.com.

]]> Get Inspired to Win $15,000! http://www.smartmomsolutions.com/2012/05/03/get-inspired-to-win-15000/ Thu, 03 May 2012 18:47:26 +0000 http://www.smartmomsolutions.com/?p=1025 The Huggies® MomInspired™ Grant Program awards inspired moms seed money as well as business resources to further the development of original product ideas and startup businesses. Huggies® does not specifically seek ideas that are diaper or hygiene related. Moms can apply starting today for the 2012 program at www.HuggiesMomInspired.com, and Huggies will award $15,000 grants to up to 12 moms who are hoping to explore and grow their own unique product ideas that makes parents’ lives easier. Because the program is designed to help women fund their own businesses, winning moms will receive business advice from Maria Bailey, author, radio and TV personality and founder of BlueSuitMoms.com, as well as support from Kimberly-Clark to promote their ideas.

  • Who Should Apply: Mompreneurs – 21 and older – with an original, innovative and viable new product idea to help make life easier for parents; must reside in the United States
  • How: Log onto www.HuggiesMomInspired.com and submit application including the idea and business plan
  • When: April 25, 2012 through July 31, 2012
  • Why: For the chance to receive $15,000 and advice to help make business dreams a reality

For more information about the grant recipients and the program, visit HuggiesMomInspired.com. Grants will be awarded in fall 2012.

]]> Apply Today for Huggies® MomInspired™ Grant Program http://www.smartmomsolutions.com/2012/05/01/apply-today-for-huggies-mominspired-grant-program/ Tue, 01 May 2012 19:04:25 +0000 http://www.smartmomsolutions.com/?p=1034 Moms, it’s time to get serious about your product idea. Whether you have a full-fledged plan or just a few notes scribbled on scrap paper, I’m thrilled to announce an opportunity to move to the next step in the process. What most ideas need for that leap to the next step is money. Kimberly-Clark has recognized this point with the Huggies® MomInspired™ Grant Program (www.HuggiesMomInspired.com).

In its third year, Kimberly-Clark has recently opened the application process for the program that gives moms a chance to channel their moments of ingenuity into products or services that improve the lives of children and parents. This year, Huggies® Brand will award up to 12 select moms with grant money to explore and grow their own unique baby or child care ideas. Huggies® awards select moms with $15,000 in grant money and Kimberly-Clark resources to explore and grow their unique baby or child care product ideas.

Watch this blog for more on this fantastic program, including videos and more! For more information and to apply for the grant, please visit www.HuggiesMomInspired.com. Take a look at Pinterest for prior winners’ products: http://pinterest.com/mariabaileybsm/huggies-mominspired/.

]]> Tips on Being a Work-At-Home-Mom http://www.smartmomsolutions.com/2012/04/29/tips-on-being-a-work-at-home-mom/ Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:56:56 +0000 http://www.smartmomsolutions.com/?p=1031 On this week’s episode of Mom Talk Radio, Maria spoke with:

  • Kelly Stephenson from Kimberly Clark talks about Huggies Mom Inspired.
  • Lisa M. Bennett from Simon Property Group tells us about National Moms Nite Out.
  • Kati Chevaux, editor from Cozi.com talks about moms, dads, kids and their smartphones!
  • The Mom’s Roundtable discusses tips on being a work-at-home-mom.
  • Dr. Harley Rotbart, author of No Regrets Parenting.

This week’s episode was sponsored by Family Circle and Land’s End.

Listen to the podcast here or download the free Mom Talk Radio app here.

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