This week has been both exciting and tumultuous for my family. I’m coming down from the high of becoming a grandmother for the second time. It’s both exhilarating and exhausting.

In between all the excitement and responsibilities (i.e., being on red-alert for babysitting ‘Lil Moomette whilst her parents were at the hospital), I’ve had to remember to re-charge the battery on my Canon Powershot camera.

My poor cameras take such a beating. This is actually my second Canon. Last October, my first camera went swimming in the pool at a wedding. I was having my photo taken poolside, and one of the ushers tackled my sidekick, and the camera I was holding did a slow-mo into the pool. Luckily, all the photos on the memory card survived, as I removed it quickly, but the camera was toast.

It’s time to replace once again the one I’m now using. Being a Power Seller, you wouldn’t believe some of the motions I have to go through to try to capture just the right angle on some pictures for my listings. This camera took a dive off a step stool so I’ll be placing an order soon for a new one!

I’ll be needing it to capture all those priceless moments of Moomette’s upcoming second birthday!

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Now that I’m going to be a Grandma again for the second time, I’m so happy to be on the lookout for cute hand crafted baby items!   When I had more time, I was quite crafty.   I always used to love dressing my two girls in feminine little outfits, and the girls always enjoyed “accessorizing.” They still do!

There are so many talented, artistic moms around today, and I love to feature their “indie” hand crafted wares.

Today I am featuring a new item from Cozy Cuddlez. Valery is an artistic mom with a sharp eye for the unusual, and creates Diaper Wipe Cases. Each handcrafted Diaper Wipe Case comes stocked with wipes already in them.

These are so cool. The trendy Pink and Brown one that I received is well crafted, with attention being made to all fine details. The cases is somewhat padded; the horizontal lines on the fabric are straight and; all edges are securely finished. I especially like the silver heart “bling” as an extra bonus ~ it reminds me of the hardware on a Brighton purse that I have!

Valery’s website description states:

You can use these for just about anything. The ideas are endless. Mini First Aide Kit, Coupon Holder, Make up case. Throw one in your purse, glove box or diaper bag. This would be a perfect Baby Shower Gift as well.

At Cozy Cuddlez, Valery will also custom design a case for you if you are looking for something special.

The cases are priced at USD $15 before S/H. Visit Cozy Cuddlez and start your holiday shopping early! Choose a unique, thoughtful gift for your favorite Mommy (or even Grandma!)

“Toot Your Own Horn”

What does that mean? Well, it means every Tuesday, we get to post a Meme of an accomplishment that we have done. As Moms sometimes, we are quick in praising our kids and others about their accomplishments but we are “shy” when it comes to our achievements so … here’s our chance.

Today being Monday, it was awfully hard to come down from a fun weekend and go into the cubicle.  I’m constantly researching and trying new ways to make working at home an option for me.  Here’s a great article I came across that I’d like to share with any of my readers who are in the same predicament I’m in.

Baby Boomers - Work From Home Is An Option
By Chris Tutauha

To me the baby boomer way to live life is to make the most of the options we now have, especially the option to work from home. I do not have to remind you that we have always done that. Once we see an opportunity and it looks good we go for it. This is just another one of those things we can choose to do. And just like you I would rather do it the easy way than the hard way.

How easy is it to get up out bed, go to the toilet, put the kettle on boot up the computer and voila! You are at work? Too easy! Or what about this one. Hang out with the family, go home at 10.00 pm kiss your darling good night and then fire up the computer, go to work, and when you are ready; go to bed. The good thing is you can get up when you want the next day. Unless your darling has plans (and you forgot) then you have to suffer and complain you should have left your work for later. Or how about this one. You go to another part of the country or overseas, settle somewhere, fire up your computer (laptop this time) and … that’s right … go to work. This style of having a home based business opportunity is called: work from home.

What about doing the chores around the house, mowing lawns, gardening, weeding, fixing reticulation, hanging out the clothes, doing the washing, cooking, doing the dishes, playing with your grandchildren, entertaining your friends and visitors? Well you need to do these things as well and I have a special name for this way of living, because you it’s not good to work all the time, you need to have a break. This doing things around the house is called: work at home.

Now there is work from and there is work at home. Let me explain: To make this baby boomer lifestyle to work, we need to note that there is a difference between working from home and working at home.

Although both are productive, one is designed to give you your sense of self worth, keep you mentally challenged, reward you well for your efforts financially, provide the opportunity to learn new things and give you a sense of pride that you contribute to the community, just like it used to be when you left home to go to work.
The other is what you do naturally anyway because that’s the reason you went to work in the first place. This is what we used to normally do when we came home from work. This is what I call: A mans home is his castle and if he treats his wife like a queen he get to be the king.

Meanwhile their little princes and princesses are out of the nest building their lives and the good thing about that many of them. They are not waiting until they get to our age, they are doing it now. In fact amongst the so called geeks, nerds and young minds are the very core people who have turned this work from home concept into a very user friendly opportunity for us to live life the baby boomer way. Many of these young people are the product of what we have installed into their lives.

In closing: Fellow baby boomer, be proud of the fact that you can design for yourself a baby boomer lifestyle and enlist the help of the young nerdie geekie minds, just like your little darlings. With their help you can overcome the hurdles of todays technological wonders. The internet is filled with lots of baby boomer off-spring who know how to relate to us and certainly bridge the generation gap. Remember that old saying … You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Its true, you can not teach an old dog new tricks. Let me remind you of an old trick: You are only as old as you think you are. Come join the baby boomer boom. Work from home.

Chris Tutauha is a baby boomer who grabbed the concept of working from home because he wanted to design a baby boomer lifestyle and make himself easily accessible to his family, friends and visitors. Chris loves the idea of learning from the geeks, nerds and young minds. To see where he gets it click here: http://www.teknacool.com

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I’ve been officially honored as a “Drop Star” and awarded a badge by my friends Tina of Mummie Diaries (across the Pond in the U.K.) and Tammy (Canada) of Mommy Knows Everything! Yippee!

It’s absolutely amazing how many new friends ~ SAHMs, WAHM, Grandmoms, Baby Boomers that I’ve made, and the variety of talented bloggers I’ve met through Entrecard!

I read all about their wonderful families, contests, money-savings ideas, recipes, share in their gripes, musings and more. No matter what part of the planet we’re on, we all share a common denominator ~ seeking out friendship, and writing about our experiences.

If you want to know more about Entrecard and how you can join this vast community, read my post here.

Also, be sure to visit Tina & Tammy’s sites to see how you too, can become a Drop Star! Thanks ladies!

I’ve joined a Blog Party to try to meet other Moms and Grams like me!

Blog Fests and parties are a great way to see what’s going on and get to visit some new Bloggers.

Many of the Mommy Bloggers are sponsoring Contests and Give Aways. Here’s a chance to get to take a break from your daily routine or WAHM obligations, and visit some good reads. Enter some of the terrific contests and win some fabulous prizes too! What a selection!

Join in Now for MommyFest! MommyFest, happening May 12-16, 2008 to visit cyber-moms & grams blog all over the world!

I’m sponsoring eBook giveaways from my Moomette’s Magnificents Olde Town Shoppes site. I have some wonderful eBooks with immediate download for your reading pleasure ~ everything from Recipes, Crafts, Gardening, Children & More!

Come Join in on the excitement!
Visit MommyFest to learn how to sign up and get in on the A-C-T-I-O-N!

I’d like to thank all my loyal readers of Moomettesgram’s Musings. Your emails and comments have inspired me to split off and create a whole separate new blog.

I’ve decided to split Moomettesgram’s Musings in half. While I’ve been covering a lot of base with work-at-home tips for WAHMs and WAHDs; parenting, grandparenting and ebiz & eBay tips, I’d also been adding in some musings.

My newly launched blog is Moomette’s Mama Mentor Blog where I feel I’ll be able to muse to my heart’s content on a different level.

My primary reason for establishing Mama Mentor is that I’ve grown to enjoy blogging. Having joined Entrecard and Mom Blogs has pointed me in the direction of many, many wonderful blogs that focus primarily on reflections and general family life!

Now that my family is grown, and growing again, there’s so much I’d like to reflect on personally, and Mama Mentor will be that vehicle!

You’ll find the link at the top of this site under “My Other Blog.” Please stop on by and leave some comments!

I hope you’ll join me on my journey.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Cindi Matthews
Company Name: Moomette’s Magnificents Olde Towne Shoppes
Telephone Number: (unlisted)
Email Address: moomettesmagnificents06@yahoo.com
Web site address: www.moomettesmagnificents.com

BABY BOOMER HELPS OTHERS IN TRANSITIONING FROM COMMUTER TO eBIZ OWNER

CONNECTICUT – April 15, 2008 – Cindi Matthews is taking the internet business by storm. After 30 years as a paralegal in the business community, Cindi is looking forward to expanding the baby boomers knowledge and abilities focusing on technology.

Cindi’s passion started with her grandmother, who was born in 1901 and lived to be over 100 years old. Cindi’s passion was generated by her grandmothers appreciation for fine things and sharing her knowledge with Cindi. Many of her vintage items where inherited from her grandmother. Cindi took this opportunity to incorporate her love of vintage items from her grandmother with her love for shopping. Even as a baby boomer she wasn’t about to leave herself without the knowledge of the growing ecommerce business.

After a 20-year break from when Cindi first started college, Cindi received her first B.S degree in Business Administration with a minor in Sociology through accredited online studies, while in her 40s. Cindi went on to complete another Associate of Science degree in Paralegal studies, graduating Magna Cum Laude, all while working full-time and raising a family. With this education, Cindi was able to expand her internet and computer knowledge and develop it in to a passion with her shopping and vintage items.

Cindi has spent years developing her eBiz skills and knowledge. Experienced in all aspects of the retail industry, Cindi was inspired by and assisted her late mother-in-law, who as a female business women, owned a brick and mortar Gourmet Cheese store. Cindi has tried it all from Ebay Power Seller, independent consultant, to Ebay moderator, to blogger, to shoppes site owner. Cindi’s interest in eBiz skills started with an interest in Vintage Collectibles and Shopping. Deciding to incorporate her two passions together, Cindi opened an Ebay store, Moomette’s Magnificents, named after her granddaughter, and became a power seller within 6 months. This was Cindi’s first ecommerce experience.

Cindi’s Ebay store is an eclectic focus with new and EUC upscale clothing, vintage collectibles and other items. With her quick power seller status, Cindi became an Ebay Coach Free Forum moderator. In addition to Cindi’s ebay experience and store, which is still a funds generating program for Cindi, Cindi has worked as an independent consultant. Cindi’s worked for terrific companies such as, Tupperware, Mineral Makeup, and Unique Gift ideas. After Cindi’s experience has an independent consultant Cindi decided to try her skill at eBiz with her own Shoppes website.

Cindi’s Shoppes site includes Upscale handcrafted Artisan products made by cottage-industry crafters, offering childrens & baby clothing, accessories, handbags, handcrafted Artisan unique gifts, home décor, mineral makeup, natural spa products, sea glass candles, and scents.

Cindi mentions, “after being employed in the business community for many years as a Paralegal, I’m looking forward to being a Work-at-Home Grandma and sharing tips with all my fellow Baby Boomers on how to successfully transition from commuter to eBiz Owner!”

In addition to the many eBiz ownerships Cindi has been involved in, she is now the author of a blog, Moomettesgram’s Musings Blog, located at http://moomettesmagnificents.com/blog. Cindi’s blog focuses on WAHM, eBay, ebiz tips, networking tips, the benefits of online education and recipes, just to name a few.

In addition, to the current items and services offered on Moomette’s Magnificents Shoppes Site, Cindi is working to offer Virtual Assistant Paralegal services as well as general Virtual Assistant services. There’s no stopping the success that this grandma will face in the coming years. Cindi is hoping her drive and ambition will help other baby boomers to launch into the eBiz industry and inspire them to go the extra mile and incorporate their hobbies and interests into money making opportunities all through the internet.

Moomette’s Magnificents Olde Towne Shoppes was established in 2007. Realizing the benefits of telecommuting, being one of the first to utilize the Internet when online education was in its infancy, and the benefits of a global economy, an e-business seemed a logical choice when reinventing herself to establish a second career. At Moomette’s Magnificents Olde Towne Shoppes, you’ll find unique gifts specifically chosen to reflect what New England is known for ~ its spectacular mountains and nautical maritime history.

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Mother’s Day is May 11th this year!

Time to think about honoring your Mom, Grandmother, Mother-in-Law, favorite Aunt, Shut-Ins, Seniors or anyone else in your life who’s influenced you in a positive way.

My girls are grown ~ the oldest married with a daughter of her own and a son on the way. My youngest is away at college. We’ve become much closer now that they’re older, and we keep in touch daily ~ sometimes several times a day!

Oftentimes the most precious gift is that of your own company. Spring is here, the Robins are back, flowers are starting to bloom and the weather is definitely getting nicer….throw a garden Tea Party! Here’s a great recipe to re-connect, and share special memories or moments. Compliments of Teaporia ~ check them out, sample a new flavor of Tea ~ or find a unique Tea Pot or set for that special person in your life! They also offer excellent WAHM affiliate rep eBiz opportunities!

Cranberry Orange Tea Bread

2 cups flour
¾ cup dried cranberries
½ cup sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 cup Mott’s Cinnamon Apple Sauce
¼ cup butter or margarine, melted
1 egg
2 tsp grated orange peel

Combine flour, dried cranberries, sugar and baking powder in large mixing bowl. In separate bowl, mix together remaining ingredients.
Blend apple sauce mixture into flour mixture until just combined. Spoon batter into greased loaf pan. Bake at 350F 45-50 minutes, until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
Cool 10 minutes in pan before removing.