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Our NJ Momprenur of the week, Apnavi Pareek owner of , was a young mom in Singapore, a good friend saw her doing crafts ...
12/06/2024

Our NJ Momprenur of the week, Apnavi Pareek owner of , was a young mom in Singapore, a good friend saw her doing crafts with her son and knew she’d be just the person she needed to help run an art business.

Fast forward to 2019, when her family moved to New Jersey, and she launched her concept stateside.

Today, Buzy Bugs is a curated creative hub for children specializing in arts and crafts sessions, sensory activities, STEM-themed events, cultural workshops, activity kits, and more.

We caught up with this Jersey City mom of one to discover the well-known museums where she’s been known to host special events, her favorite ways to decompress & more.

Comment ‘Apnavi’ & we’ll dm you the link to read more!

Our NJ Mompreneur of the week, , always dreamed of being an attorney and having a fulfilling career in the courtroom. Bu...
03/26/2024

Our NJ Mompreneur of the week, , always dreamed of being an attorney and having a fulfilling career in the courtroom. But the pull to be present in raising her kids was also a dream in her heart, and at first, it seemed like those two dreams couldn’t coexist. So, after learning to sew special occasion children’s clothing and realizing it would be a way to provide without sacrificing time with her kids, Tannia pivoted to opening an online clothing boutique, Belle Threads, hoping she’d someday return to practicing. As her online business grew, she began to see the need to represent her business legally through trademarking, which sparked an idea for how she could re-enter the law world. The Ospina Law Firm was born, and now Tannia’s using her business journey to guide other NJ Mompreneurs through protecting the businesses they’ve built. We had a chance to chat with the Hasbrouck Heights mom of 3 about her untraditional career path, why businesses need to think about trademarking, and where her family likes to go for the best Spanish food in Bergen County. Click the link in our bio to read Tannia’s inspiring story 💞

Not many adults can say they remember specific episodes of Sesame Street they watched as children, let alone those that ...
01/25/2024

Not many adults can say they remember specific episodes of Sesame Street they watched as children, let alone those that led them toward a career they love. But Carey Marago does. As a child, she distinctly remembers an episode about a beekeeper that shed light on the process of making honey. 🍯🐝That episode stuck with her, and 15 years ago, she turned her interest in beekeeping into a backyard passion project, producing honey for friends and family. Pretty soon, the demand grew, and this special education assistant teacher started From the Hive Honey Shop, a side hustle that evolved from a roadside stand to a storefront with her raw honey and many more bee-related products in Somerville. We caught up with this busy Raritan mom of 4 to talk about that transformative Sesame Street episode, how honey is crucial to our future, and the nearby spot where she and her family go to escape.

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Growing up in Mexico, Edith Villavicencio, our of the Week, found joy among the abundance of beautiful flowers at her ...
09/25/2023

Growing up in Mexico, Edith Villavicencio, our of the Week, found joy among the abundance of beautiful flowers at her grandparents’ home. When she left her career in labor unions, she knew working with fresh flowers was her true calling. Enter a South Orange-based floral design studio and shop that carries the highest quality flowers from all over the world. Whether you need a simple bouquet, arrangement centerpiece, or her floral design services for a wedding or another special event, Edith has you covered. 💐 🌹

Click the link in our bio to read more about Edith, founder of Garden of Edith, and our of the week.

Ilene Kaplan, our of the Week, often tucked little notes of encouragement into her children’s lunchboxes. Ilene, who ...
09/11/2023

Ilene Kaplan, our of the Week, often tucked little notes of encouragement into her children’s lunchboxes. Ilene, who had a jewelry business, wanted to continue the love note tradition and thought about making a bracelet with an inspiring message. Seeing her daughter with a hair tie around her wrist led to a eureka moment—why not combine the two? Now, the unique accessory worn on a wrist or cinching a ponytail is on a mission to spread inspiration and empowerment, as well as support a charity close to Ilene’s heart.

Click the link in our bio to read more about Ilene, founder of .lou.co and our of the week

Beth Blatt, our of the Week, always searched for the “thing” that would make her feel the happiest. That thing turned ...
08/28/2023

Beth Blatt, our of the Week, always searched for the “thing” that would make her feel the happiest. That thing turned out to be baking desserts. She and her husband Nick—made her business dream of opening a place where they could work together come true. Honey Moon Bakery & Pizzeria in charming Frenchtown is open on weekends, and it’s where Beth mixes up her delicious recipes for desserts and pastries, and Nick bakes fresh sourdough and artisanal pizzas. 🧁🍕

Click the link in our bio to read more about Beth, our of the week and owner of

Michele Sobel, our of the Week, was born creative, using art as an outlet of expression but never considered it a poss...
08/14/2023

Michele Sobel, our of the Week, was born creative, using art as an outlet of expression but never considered it a possible career. That all changed once she became a mom—she started Michele Sobel Fine Art as a side hustle and was excited to see where it would lead. Now this Scotch Plains mom of two specializes in hand painting luxury goods and transforming them into unique, personal pieces for her clients.

Click the link in our bio to read more about Michele, our of the week. 💜

Working with children was always part of the plan for Robyn Spodek-Schindler, our of the Week, but she had another pas...
08/02/2023

Working with children was always part of the plan for Robyn Spodek-Schindler, our of the Week, but she had another passion, too—fine art. After becoming a licensed counselor, Robyn knew opening an art therapy practice could make the most impact. Fast forward to today, and offers a unique approach using creative outlets alone or alongside talk psychotherapy to help children and adults cope with anxiety, mental health issues, behavioral problems, ADHD, autism, and depression.

Click the link in our bio to read more about The Stars Art Therapy and Robyn, our of the week. 🖼️

Gina Kuyers, our of the Week, grew up with a love of well-constructed clothing and delicate lingerie but, after buying...
07/17/2023

Gina Kuyers, our of the Week, grew up with a love of well-constructed clothing and delicate lingerie but, after buying them, would find the fabrics both uncomfortable and high maintenance. So she started Luxeire, seeking out eco-friendly practices to produce elevated wardrobe staples that would be quality pieces meant to last. And it’s all in the family—Gina brought on her oldest daughter Margot, a graduate of Parsons, as a child business partner.

Click on the link in our bio to learn more about Gina, our of the week, and founder of Luxeire. 👚

A full-time special education teacher, Irene Marabi, our of the week, had an aha moment—what if she could arrange a we...
07/12/2023

A full-time special education teacher, Irene Marabi, our of the week, had an aha moment—what if she could arrange a weekly drop-in, structured group playdate for kids of different abilities? She talked it over with her fellow teacher, Julia Regan, and the two dreamed up a side hustle that could benefit kids and give parents a much-needed break. Enter PlayDate—a drop-off social space in Livingston for neurodivergent kids to have fun while working on their play and social skills in a safe, nurturing space.

Click the link in our bio to Read more about and Irene, our of the week. 🧸 🎨

A passionate music lover, Genevieve Spielberg, our of the Week, had thought about pursuing a life on the stage. But a ...
06/26/2023

A passionate music lover, Genevieve Spielberg, our of the Week, had thought about pursuing a life on the stage. But a reality check and an education in the music business led her to work behind the scenes at the top artist management firm in the country, with the who's who of classical music for over a decade.
Seeing a need to deliver a full-service experience to clients that other management firms weren't offering, Genevieve struck out on her own and opened her eponymous firm, Genevieve Spielberg Inc.(aka GSI Artists).

Click the link in our bio to read more of her inspiring story her 🎶

A passionate music lover, Genevieve Spielberg, our of the Week, had thought about pursuing a life on the stage. But a ...
06/26/2023

A passionate music lover, Genevieve Spielberg, our of the Week, had thought about pursuing a life on the stage. But a reality check and an education in the music business led her to work behind the scenes at the top artist management firm in the country, with the who's who of classical music for over a decade.
Seeing a need to deliver a full-service experience to clients that other management firms weren't offering, Genevieve struck out on her own and opened her eponymous firm, Genevieve Spielberg Inc.(aka GSI Artists).

Click the link in our bio to read more of her inspiring story 🎶

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