When my daughter was very young I would have to lay down beside her to get her to fall asleep. She did not want to sleep alone, she was afraid of the “monsters” under her bed. When I would get up she would then wake again and the process would start all over again or I would just have to sleep in her bed all night or let her sleep with me.
Mumoocie is a one of a kind patented pillow originally designed to help parents get their kids to sleep in their own beds and help with the issue of co-sleeping as millions of children are afraid to sleep alone and believe in the monsters under the bed. The number of children who co-sleep with their parents is surprising; 35-55% of preschoolers sleep with one or more of their parents. That means a potential 17 to 26 million children in the United States alone that co sleep with parents and have a need for the Mumoocie co-sleeping pillow.
The curved shape of Mumoocie fits snugly behind the child once they are asleep so they feel comforted and secure as if the parent were still lying beside them. Finally children will be able to sleep alone in their own bed which means parents can finally sleep in their own bed. The use of quality high density foam and the weight of it keep Mumoocie in place behind the child and also retain the child's body heat, which helps the child feel like they are not alone. The soft outer cover is cozy and warm and retains any scent you like so the child can have their parents familiar fragrance close by. Its zipper allows for easy on and off and the fabric is durable and washable. There is a hidden pocket where a mini voice recorder is placed and a short loving message can be recorded and played and changed as often as you like.
Mumoocie has also been very well received by adults and used as a spooning body pillow. This makes Mumoocie pillow’s target market from toddlers to adults. There are many adults who don't like to sleep alone or for health reasons find that they can't sleep in the same bed with their spouse. Mumoocie is very comforting for many in this situation as well as for adults in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. For children, Mumoocie is placed behind their body and for adults it is placed in front. Once again the curved shape fits snugly and comfortably to any body shape and size.
Inventor: Leigh Woods
I am married with two beautiful children and both wanted me to sleep with them at night. After researching products on the market I knew I needed to create my own solution so I partnered with two other moms both of who I knew for years prior who expressed a great passion for the product so through development, and testing; now we are ready to bring to market.
Mumoocie was originally designed with only children in mind but a mom wanted one because she said she liked to spoon pillows at night while she slept and ours which is made to fit the curves of your body unlike standard pillows was easier to spoon made it very desirable to her. We made a You Tube video with her in mind called America loves to spoon and I guess so because so far we have had over 50,000 hits on the video.
PROLOCK® Propane Safety Cap is a safety cap that fits over the valve handle on recreational propane tanks designed for child safety and to prevent tampering. It installs in seconds, is very durable, designed in a safety green color and comes with a lock, two keys and a distinctive key chain, a reminder to secure the tank. It will bring peace of mind to all parents, grandparents, campers, RVers, all outdoor enthusiasts using propane tanks.
The idea for PROLOCK® Propane Safety Cap came about many years ago when my youngest daughter and her friends decided to play house in our backyard and turned on the propane tank on our BBQ. Luckily I smelled the propane gas, turned off the valve handle, avoiding possible injury. I made up my mind then I'd invent something to protect other kids from doing the same thing or anyone from tampering with the tank. As happens, life got in the way and due to illness, PROLOCK® was put on the shelf for awhile. My youngest daughter is now a young lady and the product she inspired is now on the market. Now, more than ever PROLOCK® is needed to give peace of mind to all using recreational propane tanks.
Inventor: Thomas Borter
I’m Thomas W. Borter and I started inventing safety products a number of years ago. My other products are PIN MASTER, a tool for changing teeth on backhoe buckets fast and safely and CENTER IT, a v-block for drill presses that holds tubes and round stock secure, avoiding hand injury. I look forward to the safety and security my latest product, PROLOCK® Propane Safety Cap will bring to so many people. I’m pleased that my wife and kids are involved in our family business.
Since bringing PROLOCK® Propane Safety Cap to the market took much longer than I originally planned and I felt it was a much needed product for child safety, I was especially pleased to receive the following awards: the 2008 National Hardware Show -- Retailers' Choice Award of Distinction; Homewares/HomeWorld Bronze Best of Class and United Inventors Assoc. Best Inventor's Product; the Handyman Club Member Tested &Recommended Seal of Approval, a Small Business Grant from HandBookLive.com and was featured on a segment of NBC Philadelphia.
Ginnie Roberts says:
Jul 28, 2010 at 5:16 pm
Oh, my goodness!! what peace of mind this inexpensive yet simple device brings. It provides such protection not only from thieves but from accidents caused by inquisitive litle fingers. Propane is not to be triffled with and Prolock on our tank … more provides a real measure of confidence and safety which we have never experienced before. We would not be without this!!!
Holland Anthony says:
Jul 28, 2010 at 4:30 pm
Great idea! Bought Prolock for my propane tank that's attached to my RV. Over the years, I have had vandals try to steal my tank or simply turn on tank for kicks. Prolock has stopped all my worries... place Prolock over value handle and rest easy. That's … more what I did!! Thanks!!
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Comet, The Fast Path to Learning is a unique educational game based on spelling, vowels, antonyms, and synonyms, true and false answers. Discover fun facts about geography, science, history, health, animals, nature and dictionary meanings. Choose from multiple answer questions, spell the word, name the vowels, win a Bonus Card, throw the die, everyone has a chance to win. Knowledge is the benefit of education.
During my background in law enforcement I went on an interview with 300 other applicants in a field I had no experience in. I am a quick learner and thought I would apply. The interviewer told me they were only interviewing 10 applicants, and I was in the top three. She hired me, and to my amazement, I asked her WHY? Her answer changed my life....because you can spell. I would like to empower others to have a good education, with a future filled with hope and dreams instead of poverty. Knowledge is the benefit of education!
Inventor: Sandy Evans
My background is in law, and educational game developing and research. I have published books on philosophy, health and nutrition. Comet, The Fast Path to Learning has taken years of writing and developing. We currently have available our Family Edition, Bible Edition and Children’s Game Card Edition. Further editions have already been written on Health, History, Graduate, Master, College and Art.
When first doing R&D...the game was played in a school in B.C Canada...the children liked the game, and the fun facts, there was just one thing...they wanted to play it longer, so we redesigned the game board to go around three times to ensure they have more fun as they wished. When learning is fun, everyone will benefit!
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Pattie says:
Jul 20, 2010 at 10:40 am
This game is really great! A friend of ours gave it to us as a gift. We never imagined the game to be so much fun!. I especially like the color of the board and the design. My husband raves about all of the detail in the board as well as the … more instructional value from the cards and playing the game.
In comparing the two products here, I can see the use of the other one but there are other products which I think provide much more for same or about the price I see posted. Pardon my opinion, but our family has found the Comet game a better value.
THE BAG-CADDY IS A PORTABLE SUPPORT DEVICE THAT TRANSFORMS AN ORDINARY PLASTIC BAG INTO A FREESTANDING, EASY TO USE RECEPTACLE.
The BAG-CADDY is ideal for:
- Bagging grass clippings
- Yard and garden clean-up
- Tailgating
- Picnics
- Camping
- Collecting recyclables
What makes the Bag-Caddy different from other products?
The Bag-Caddy rolls up into a cylinder and is designed with its own carrying handle which makes it easy to transport. It packs conveniently in the corner of an automobile trunk, back of an SUV or a camper. When not in use, it can easily be stored on a shelf in the garage or in a storage area.
There are four die cuts evenly spaced along the top of the Bag-Caddy which are used to lock the bag in place and keep it open.
The two handles on the side of the Bag-Caddy make it easy to pick up and carry.
The BAG-CADDY eliminates excessive bending and lifting! Disposing of a full bag is simple. All you do is unlock the bag, tie it off and lift the BC over the top, “The Bag-Caddy Way”
What is the difference between the X-Large and Large Bag-Caddy?
The X-Large Bag-Caddy is designed to support 30, 33 or 39 gallon bags. The Large Bag-Caddy supports 13 or 15 gallon bags. It also works with a 24” X 36” hamper bag.
What is the X-Large Bag-Caddy used for?
The X-Large Bag-Caddy is the most versatile support device on the market. Whether you’re bagging grass clippings, raking leafs or cleaning out garden beds; the Bag-Caddy saves time by eliminating excessive bending and lifting. One person can do the job of two people! The transportable feature makes it fantastic for tailgating, camping or picnics. It’s also very popular as a recycle bin.
How about the Large Bag-Caddy?
The Large Bag-Caddy is also great for tailgating, camping and picnics. It supports smaller bags so it is suggested for smaller events. It’s also an incredible support device for a 24” X 36” hamper bag. This makes the Large Bag-Caddy perfect for bathrooms, bed rooms, closets and dorm rooms.
The Bag-Caddy was originally invented for tailgating. My two sons went off to college and my wife and I started tailgating at football games so we could spend time with them. The 4 person tailgate with the bag chairs and a cooler quickly turned into professional tailgate parties complete with tables, outdoor cooking utensils, tents and large groups of kids! Needless to say our trash needs grew with the tailgate because the fact is most everything you take to a tailgate gets thrown away. I looked high and low and tried product after product and could not find anything that met our needs. We needed several receptacles that fit in the back of our SUV along with all our tailgating “stuff”. What I couldn’t find I invented! One day I was out cutting my grass when I saw my neighbor using a piece of rolled up plastic which was placed inside his bag (holding it open). That’s when it hit me…I went to the hardware store and bought that piece of plastic and created the Bag-Caddy. I flipped the plastic so that it was on the outside (which keeps it clean) and designed a carrying handle which makes it easy to transport. I created an attractive design to make it look good at the tailgate and I engineered the BC with 12 die cuts. Through the die cuts and handle the BC can be rolled up and transported, it sets up in seconds and the plastic bag is locked into place and open which makes it easy to accept trash. All you have to do is toss the trash in. Although I originally designed the BC for tailgating, it has become an even better product for outdoor use. The BC is the most versatile support device on the market… The Bag-Caddy works with 30, 33, and 39 gal bags. ”every bag needs a caddy”
Inventor: Mark Gomez
I am 50 yrs old, married with two step kids. I have been in sales my entire career and I’m currently working for a natural gas company selling wholesale gas. In college I played football and baseball and I’m still very competitive. I love to exercise and I enjoy a good challenge.
My random act really involves me. In the summer of 2002 I went to my Dr. for a routine physical. The Dr. heard a heart murmur and decided to do more tests. I was diagnosed with a defective aortic heart valve and I was told my aorta was close to rupturing. By the grace of God I am here today because I didn’t have nay signs of a heart problem. I was close to death and I didn’t know it. On August 8, 2002 I had open heart surgery to replace my valve and the base of my aorta. This situation is the inspiration for the Bag-Caddy because I now know tomorrow isn’t guaranteed. I’ve always had ideas and never acted on them until my heart condition and the Bag-Caddy!
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Doreen says:
Jul 27, 2010 at 5:15 am
I'm a grandmother of a 2 year old. The mumoocie comes in very handy when my grand daughter comes to spend the night away from Mommy and Daddy. I'm not used to having a little one sleep in my bed, so I lay her down in the spare bed with the mumoocie and … more we both sleep comfortably through the night.
Cindy says:
Jul 26, 2010 at 8:17 pm
As a mom I get it. What a great idea. I need one of these. My 4 year old daughter crawls in my bed every night at 1230 am just like clock work. My husband and I do not agree if it is ok or not.This would make everyone happy in my household.
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