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2020 Mom Boss Marketplace

Check out these local, mom-run businesses AND tell them Macaroni Kid sent you!

By Celia Even, Publisher Mom for Macaroni Kid Cedar Falls-Waterloo November 12, 2020

It's time to release our 3rd ANNUAL MOM BOSS MARKETPLACE guide! We love to shop local and we love to support moms, this combines both!

We all know that being a parent or caregiver isn't exactly easy, especially in 2020. There's always too much on your plate and not enough time... so in our Mom Boss Marketplace I want to take a moment to point out some amazing women who juggle all this AND run their own business!

If you're looking for something in particular or are looking to support some local Moms, take a look at our "Mom Boss Marketplace" before you go anywhere else. These ladies are rocking at being a mom and being the boss! 

With all this amazing talent in one place, I want to remind you of the importance of shopping local. It strengthens our community, puts money back into our local economy, and helps families right here in your neighborhood! Ladies and gents, I'd like to introduce to you our own... 

MOM BOSS MARKETPLACE

***Tell them Macaroni Kid sent you !***


Essential Bodywear
April Ramsey, Independent Consultant
Professional bra fittings, bras, panties, shapewear, and ready to wear items 
Email: aprilsbrawesomeessentials@gmail.com
Phone: 515-460-1042
myessentialbodywear.com/APRILSBRAWESOMEESSENTIALS/
www.facebook.com/AprilsBRAwesomeEssentials/

I am April Ramsey, a Fit Stylist with Essential Bodywear. I take one of women’s most frustrating tasks and make it easier on them - bra shopping. 85% of women are wearing the wrong bra, causing discomfort, sagging, and overall poor shape. I help women find the right size and style for their body. The right bra can make you look like you’ve lost over 10lbs. Besides bras, I carry panties, shapewear, and great ready to wear items. Contact me for your fitting today!

*Work from Home Opportunity*



Gwen Eich, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
Email: Gwen@travelingstamper.com
Phone: (319) 290-0237
I went to my first Stampin’ Up! party in 1997 and fell in love with all the fabulous items that Stampin’ Up! offered. Then life and kids got in the way but I still kept stamping. Some days it was my escape. In June of 2008, I decided to join just for the discount. I mean heck, why not. As much as I was buying who wouldn’t like a 20%-25% discount every time you ordered. I mean I couldn’t go to the big box stores and get this big of a discount EVERY TIME I bought something. It was a WIN-WIN situation.

Two years ago I started making this my full-time business. Being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator is so rewarding. Not only do I get to be creative every day, but I also get to be a creative coach. Offering fresh simple card ideas and encouragement to my customers and friends.

I love to share card-making and would love to be able to help you too. I run online classes and try to throw in some fun game nights along with stamping nights. - Gwen

*Work from Home Opportunity*




Jessica Crouch
Shaklee, Independent Distributor
Email:  jessica@organizeanywhere.com
Phone: 319-504-6689
In 1956 Dr. Shaklee, a chiropractor from Iowa as well as an ordained minister & inventor among other things, created a business built on the Golden Rule and being In Harmony With Nature. He wanted a company that improves the lives of everyone it touches, in healthy, happiness, and prosperity. I look forward to helping you find more happiness & health through Shaklee’s beyond-organic wellness products (nutrition, sports, skin, weight, home) and supportive community.
*Energizing Tea, Stress Relief Complex, Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer, Immune Support Fizz Tab
**Gift ideas for all ages available upon request.
***Offers can be combined if total order exceeds $150.

*Work from Home Opportunity*


SERVICES

This Little Light Studio - Kindermusik



Michelle Thompson, Owner
503 Washington St, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
Email: mythompson12@gmail.com
Phone: (319) 404-1173
https://www.thislittlelightmusic.com/
Kindermusik is the world's leading music education program for children ages 0-7 years, and has been around since 1978. With its research-based curriculum that follows child developmental norms, children are involved in movement and music activities which foster growth in 6 domains of childhood development including Language, Cognition, Social, Emotional, Physical and Musical.  
Kindermusik is all inclusive where children of all ages and abilities participate together with their parents to bring about learning, bonding and joy that is unique to this experience.  At This Little Light Studio, we offer classes that are Mixed Ages (e.g., babies, toddlers and PK), or Age Specific from infant (Foundations 0-12 months) to age 6 (Level 4 is 4-6 yrs). If you ask anyone about it, they will tell you "We LOVE Kindermusik!"

*BLACK FRIDAY ONLY Gift Certificate Specials* GREAT GIFTING IDEA for the little children in your life:
Buy 1 month of classes - Get a free kindermusik licensed instrument free 
Buy 2 months of classes - Get 15% off (savings of $18)
Buy 3 months of classes - Get 20% off (savings of $36)
*Gift Certificates are only good on Kindermusik classes, not studio or Kindermusik licensed merchandise. Gift certificates will be good for one year from date purchased. Please call to purchase: 319-404-1173


Holistic Hippie

Danielle Schares, Owner
930 6th Street, Jesup, Iowa 50648
Email:  holistichippiewellness@gmail.com
Phone: (319) 239-1837
https://www.holistichippiewellness.com/

Holistic Hippie Wellness studio is a fun and safe place to authentically be yourself! At Holistic Hippie Wellness studio we pride ourselves in offering a variety of classes, services,  and products to help our clients achieve their optimal wellness goals! We offer yoga and meditation, Hiit (high intensity interval training), beginner level yoga classes, massage therapy, and reiki energy healing. We also offer a range of products to include crystals, essential oils, smudge kits, and we now carry Farm to Health Organics CBD products! Let us help you achieve your wellness goals today! Find us on Facebook for a full schedule of classes and products available!
Black Friday specials:
Purchase multiple months for the best deal!
15% off yoga membership
15% off Hiit membership
25% off Combo membership (unlimited Yoga and Hiit)
Also 10% of ALL Farm to Health ORGANIC CBD products all day!

Family Travel on a Budget

Celia Even, Founder
Email: familytravelonabudget@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/familytravelonabudget
Blog: www.familytravelonabudget.net
*No sales, no commission, no travel agency - just FREE, honest information*

If you are single or okay with sleeping in hostels with friends or sharing rooms with new people, this is not for you. I promise there are lots of blogs, websites, and influencer that can give you tons of hints about travelling the world cheaply. But if you are a couple that likes their space or family (of any size) trying to travel and give your kids experiences instead of things (like I am) this is for you.
*On the flip side: If you are planning large-scale, international, Disney-themed vacations, I am not your girl. That is NOT in my budget or life plan. However, I would LOVE to tell you all about some lesser known, super affordable vacation destinations, what to do in the Midwest/Central USA, how to effectively pack for plane travel or long car rides, and how to save money on everything from souvenirs to restaurants to attractions.

A few of my other favorite local, mom-run businesses are:
Boujee Berries - Waterloo
Wax and Glow Skincare Spa - Jesup
The Sanity Room - Independence
New Beginnings Gluten Free Bakery - New Hampton (but available in many Iowa grocery stores)


I hope you all get a chance to support these mom bosses!