If you’re the type of mom who not only enjoys life to the fullest, but also wants to preserve memories of this special season, you’re going to love Stacey Pryce. As owner of Cute E’s Photography, Stacey has created a profitable business, sharing her God-given gifts, doing something she loves and helping other moms preserve treasured childhood moments. Now that’s a fulfilling career! And she does it all in just a few hours a week while her four children are in school. How many moms would love the opportunity to build a business with that kind of flexibility and creativity? Congratulations to Stacey for having the commitment and determination to make it happen for herself and family!
Business Name: Cute E’s Photography
Business Description: Cute E’s Photography provides on-location photography in Virginia Beach, VA, utilizing natural light and specializing in maternity, children, seniors, and families.
Stacey’s Story:
When my first child (daughter) was born, I started to grasp how fleeting our memories are and wanted to capture every moment and not forget one tiny hair on her precious head…..and so was born my passion for preserving those sweet memories. I began my journey into photography as a young girl and when I became a mom, it became a passion and then developed into my own business (Cute E’s Photography was created by me and my husband). I have always loved children. From as long as I could remember, I wanted to be a mom and a teacher. Growing up, I helped in Vacation Bible School, Sunday School, camp counselor, nanny and eventually became a teacher and a mom of four. My love and extensive experience with children helps me to find that true smile that you see only when your camera is “put away.” I love what I do and I thank God everyday that he gave me the gifts he did and the ability to start my own business. God even gave me the perfect partner! My husband has a great business mind and keeps my creative streaks in line with our business goals. I couldn’t do this without him. [Read more...]
If you’ve ever been interested in homesteading and sustainable living practices, take a minute to visit Hearthside Farm and Tasha’s Own Goat’s Milk Soap. Maureen Anderson and her family live and work on their rural farm in Virginia where they not only provide for their family (including her eight children) but also produce goods and services to meet the needs of a growing community. I’ve had the privilege of receiving some of the fragrant and clean Tasha’s Own soaps and enjoying fresh vegetables from her farm’s Community Supported Agriculture program. My children have learned about farm life while exploring Hearthside Farm with Maureen’s daughter Mairin. It truly is a special place – where hard work and strong values produce a simple life filled with many blessings. You can learn more about Maureen and her family farm by watching this video: 
In case you are looking for a way to use your business as a way to support a charity or cause, I want you to meet Rhoda Kennell and be inspired by her creativity and commitment to serving others. Rhoda was barely turning a profit in her soapmaking business when she decided to give some of it away to charity. In fact, during one of our private coaching calls together, we were working on the design and packaging of her product. She was trying to describe what makes her business unique – what makes it different than any other handmade soap. She came up with lots of features that are unique – but what really got her excited was the possibility of raising awareness (and money) for a much needed cause! Now she uses her products as a platform for supporting orphans. 
