We made it into the top 200 Leading Moms in Business!

Wow -- where has the time gone? Hello, October!

For all of those who were so kind to support & vote for us throughout the months during StartupNation's leading moms in Business competition 2010 -- a HUGE THANK YOU!! With your gracious help we were named a winner at #40... we couldn't have done it without you!

We'd also like to express our Congratulations to fellow tweethearts who also scored wins in the competition...

@AboutOne

@CordialLee

@cutiepatutus

@LivingMyMoMent

@LoveBugKids

@MarthaVan

@susuandjohn

@TempletonSilver

kudos to all of you, and the other amazing winner moms, too!

As for us, it's now it's time to concentrate on all the Happy Halloweeners who could use our help carrying their cash (etc) under their costumes...

what are you wearing this holiday? Do you think PortaPocket would work with your outfit? We'd love to know!!

until next time....

go out there & brighten someone's day!

How 'bout a little BLING?

So I've heard from a few people over the years about how they like the concept of PortaPocket but think it may not be fancy enough. I had a little bit of trouble understanding why the fashion of this really mattered seeing it's mostly under the clothes, but okay...I guess it's really true that perception IS reality so why fight it?

Get ready for the BLING!!

We're working on some do-it-yourself sparkly kits that will be an option for people to "fancy up" their PortaPocket as they wish. That way us plain but practical girls can keep ours naked like we like, and the fashionistas can add the razzle dazzle decor.

What colors and patterns would YOU like to see for PortaPocket Bling?

We'd love to hear your ideas!

All Aboard the Good Deeds Express!

With so many things being not right with the world right now, we have to rely on ourselves to spread a little sunshine on an otherwise bleak day.

Spreading a little love around even in unexpected ways can really lighten our load and make us feel good!

A few months ago, there was a newspaper story of a pizza delivery man who got beaten and robbed while on the job in Evanston. Lots of good hearted people donated money and gifts to him, and it was an outpouring of positivity. When I was in the neighborhood, I donated a dozen portapocket carrying cases to the pizza parlor with the hope that they may help their delivery folks hide their valuables and avoid the same fate. No bands were playing. No parades kicked off. I didn't get a written thank you. But it didn't matter.

It just felt right.

And I'd do it again.

Let's be the architects of uplifting spirits.

Let's sing the praises of the unknown soldiers.

Let's bring joy to each other in these small gestures.

What good deed did you do today?

a few tweets from twitter

Going to run a little experiment....

let's see what kinds of things are being tweeted on a daily basis about people having issues with various things...

@ShellynessDee: Bike ride. No pockets, no phone

@urkillingme Boob dialing. It sometimes happens when u have no pockets

@TJVines: last night was crazy. i cant find my keys to go home since i was skinny dippin. no pockets.

@SJ_Price2b FML I lost my purse in dayton now I have no money, no I'd, no social no nothing ...

Hmmmm...seems like there's a solution to all of these situations... don't you think?...

What have you lost lately?

Patent for PortaPocket soon to issue!

So excited to report one of our patents is about to issue from the upsto and we're thrilled to pieces (as was my little one to ride on the boat...)! It's been a long road, but finally reaching this destination (or shall I say ...at least this way-station...) is very gratifying :)

Puts us in a very pleasant mode for observing this Memorial Day...

we SO respect and appreciate those who put their all into protecting & defending our freedom...

with GRATITUDE for ALL our MILITARY FORCES on this May 31...

BLESS YOU!

a little Lara Croft-ish?

so pleased as punch we were in Gadling again...this time, posted Wed May 13 by the illustrious Ms. Annie Scott ...with all her hidden loot!

;-)

http://www.gadling.com/2010/05/13/how-much-loot-is-this-woman-carrying/

just certified as WBE (Women's Business Enterprise)!

Great news! We're pleased to announce that Undercover Solutions, LLC (otherwise known as the place where you can find all PortaPocket products) has just received the designation of WBE, which stands for Women's Business Enterprise. This gives as credentials as a woman-owned business to now have further opportunities. Some companies have business models which require sourcing their assortments of merchandise by giving companies like ours a chance. So that could lead to new avenues in helping us get PortaPocket products distributed through more channels in the near to mid-term future (...at least in theory ;-))!

Which companies do you know that have a social consciousness who would be willing to work with small women-owned enterprises that have a heart & soul?