I didn't even get my first cell phone until I was 42, but it didn''t take long for me to realize I didn't always have a pocket to hold it in. After constantly misplacing my phone and missing important calls, I thought, "There''s got to be a better way to hold onto my cell phone". One day I noticed a little round change purse I bought at a yard sale previously. It had a long, thin strap that could be worn across the body or around the neck. I stuffed my cell phone in the change purse and even though it barely fit, it held my phone and I could wear it even when I was wearing my bathing suit. I created a design that would fit and look fashionable and my husband mde up a prototype in our upholstery shop in our backyard. Everyone loved it so much, we decided to have them manufactured and start a business. We have a website and plan to get into beach shops, surf shops, sporting goods stores and retail stores everywhere
The Pami Pocket is a cute, comfortable, convenient way for women to carry their cell phones. It''s lightweight and stretchy so it holds any cell phone, even with a protective case and hold other little items too, like lipstick, keys, credit card or cash, if needed. It is made of neoprene so it's water resistant and great for the beach and boating. Made for anytime you don''t have a pocket and don''t need to carry a purse.
Inventor: Pamela French
I'm a 48 year old wife and mother of four awesome boys. Over the years, I''ve been a stay at home mom and helped my husband in our automotive upholstery business we run from our backyard. Until I was about 45, I had no goals, but that changed and in no time I''d come up with my big idea. I fell into an awesome position as a model scout and have only now put that on hold until I get my product distribution running smoothly. I''ve learned alot in the process, but most importantly I''ve learned to believe in myself and my ideas.
The unique thing about my product is that it can primarily be used for fun stuff like going to theme parks, sporting events, concerts and parties. But it also can be used around the house doing chores. It''ll also make you feel safe knowing your phone is right by your side especially when walking to your car in a parking lot. It''s also water resistant, so it''s perfect for the beach, boating, or around the pool.
What is fog and why does it happen?
Fog is simply condensation. Shower water is much warmer than the air temperature of most homes. Your warm shower heats the air and it becomes saturated. This warm moist air becomes fog or condensation when it collects on all cooler surfaces – like mirrors.
How is my Shave Well mirror truly fog free?
The Shave Well Company shower shaving mirror is fog free simply by design…and from basic science. In the short time you hold the mirror under the shower spray, the temperature of the moist shower air and the mirror will equalize. With the temperature of you shower and the mirror close to the same, there can’t/won’t be any fog (condensation). No more temperature difference - no more fog!
I have shaved in the shower for years. Over and over again I purchased supposedly fog free mirrors that didn''t live up to the claim or expectation. After 17 years in management with Fortune 500 firms, my position was eliminated just as my oldest child was entering high school. Not wanting to move (again), my wife and I started our consumer products business.
Inventor: Dinah and Bill Vogel
Bill Vogel was a former Fortune 500 executive that after a 20 year career, as many Americans, was downsized out of a position in the recent economic downturn. Dinah Vogel is the president and owner of The Cumberland Companies LLC. She was a commercial real estate broker specializing in income producing properties eligible for rehabilitation tax?credits. She continued in the real estate business until it became unfeasible with an infant and toddler at home. They have two sons, Gus and Charlie. Charlie is afflicted with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a neuromuscular disease characterized by degeneration of motor neurons, resulting in progressive muscular atrophy and weakness.
Did you know that a dry human hair has the same tensile strength as a copper wire of similar thickness. Yet after only 3 minutes in the shower it looses 70% of that strength. As such, shaving in the shower is the most comfortable place for a man to shave.
Brett says:
Jan 23, 2012 at 3:28 pm
Great idea - good luck!
Antoinette de Janasz says:
Dec 27, 2011 at 10:42 am
What a convenience! Love, love, love it!
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I create handmade tutus and tutu outfits for babies and children. My tutu outfits include a matching onesie which I design on my computer and then press with a professional heat press machine. My tutu outfits are for holiday''s, birthdays, special occasions like weddings etc. My tutus are hand tied with a special technique which provides the poofiest tutu you will ever get your hands on.
The first tutu I made was for a Halloween costume for my dog. After I made the dog''s tutu, everyone started asking me if I could make one for their children, grandchildren, niece, etc. I now sell tutus worldwide, and am expanding my line to be sold in boutiques around the country. We are still doing business as Teddy''s Tiny Tutus, but will be switching everything to our new name \"Pansy Pie\" in the next few months and will be selling on wwww.pansypie.com
Inventor: Danielle Carr
I live in St. Louis Missouri with my husband of eight years and my cute little dog. I graduated with my bachelor''s degree in music performance (clarinet) in 2005, but I knew I wanted to do something different. After I started making tutus, I knew I could create a successful business out of of it. Since we are just starting out with expanding things and getting our own website, we are doing well but are excited for the growth and success that''s to come.
Not only do I love making my products, I also love teaching other people how to make them. I have many successful tutorials and training DVDs I have created which have gotten rave reviews by thousands of people who have utilized them. I would love to someday have my own crafty television show like the awesome Martha Stewart! :)
Geordi says:
Jan 12, 2012 at 12:44 am
How cute are they!!! Simply adorable :0)
I create handmade tutus and tutu outfits for babies and children. My tutu outfits include a matching onesie which I design on my computer and then press with a professional heat press machine. My tutu outfits are for holiday''s, birthdays, special occasions like weddings etc. My tutus are hand tied with a special technique which provides the poofiest tutu you will ever get your hands on.
The first tutu I made was for a Halloween costume for my dog. After I made the dog''s tutu, everyone started asking me if I could make one for their children, grandchildren, niece, etc. I now sell tutus worldwide, and am expanding my line to be sold in boutiques around the country. We are still doing business as Teddy''s Tiny Tutus, but will be switching everything to our new name \"Pansy Pie\" in the next few months and will be selling on wwww.pansypie.com
Inventor: Danielle Carr
I live in St. Louis Missouri with my husband of eight years and my cute little dog. I graduated with my bachelor''s degree in music performance (clarinet) in 2005, but I knew I wanted to do something different. After I started making tutus, I knew I could create a successful business out of of it. Since we are just starting out with expanding things and getting our own website, we are doing well but are excited for the growth and success that''s to come.
Not only do I love making my products, I also love teaching other people how to make them. I have many successful tutorials and training DVDs I have created which have gotten rave reviews by thousands of people who have utilized them. I would love to someday have my own crafty television show like the awesome Martha Stewart! :)
Geordi says:
Jan 12, 2012 at 12:44 am
How cute are they!!! Simply adorable :0)
Danielle says:
Dec 28, 2011 at 6:13 pm
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