Comments on: A note from Ria Sharon of Checkmytag.com, and note from me on what it’s like to be an allergymompreneur http://allergyware.wordpress.com/2007/05/09/a-note-from-ria-sharon-of-checkmytagcom-and-note-from-me-on-what-its-like-to-be-an-allergymompreneur/ All the news that itches Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:36:25 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Provman http://allergyware.wordpress.com/2007/05/09/a-note-from-ria-sharon-of-checkmytagcom-and-note-from-me-on-what-its-like-to-be-an-allergymompreneur/#comment-10149 Provman Wed, 23 May 2007 19:35:20 +0000 http://allergyware.wordpress.com/2007/05/09/a-note-from-ria-sharon-of-checkmytagcom-and-note-from-me-on-what-its-like-to-be-an-allergymompreneur/#comment-10149 Please take a look at the above site for more information. Please take a look at the above site for more information.

]]> By: Gina http://allergyware.wordpress.com/2007/05/09/a-note-from-ria-sharon-of-checkmytagcom-and-note-from-me-on-what-its-like-to-be-an-allergymompreneur/#comment-9399 Gina Fri, 11 May 2007 19:00:03 +0000 http://allergyware.wordpress.com/2007/05/09/a-note-from-ria-sharon-of-checkmytagcom-and-note-from-me-on-what-its-like-to-be-an-allergymompreneur/#comment-9399 Leslea, What a wonderful post. I couldnt agree more with everything you said--especially " I am doing what I can, where I can, with what I can." There are so many wonderful allergy moms and dads out there and whether you are a volunteer, for-profit, non-profit or some of each, we are all providing more awareness to this invisible condition. Take care, Gina www.allergymoms.com Leslea,
What a wonderful post. I couldnt agree more with everything you said–especially
” I am doing what I can, where I can, with what I can.”

There are so many wonderful allergy moms and dads out there and whether you are a volunteer, for-profit, non-profit or some of each, we are all providing more awareness to this invisible condition.

Take care,
Gina
http://www.allergymoms.com

]]> By: ChupieandJsmama http://allergyware.wordpress.com/2007/05/09/a-note-from-ria-sharon-of-checkmytagcom-and-note-from-me-on-what-its-like-to-be-an-allergymompreneur/#comment-9329 ChupieandJsmama Thu, 10 May 2007 12:29:18 +0000 http://allergyware.wordpress.com/2007/05/09/a-note-from-ria-sharon-of-checkmytagcom-and-note-from-me-on-what-its-like-to-be-an-allergymompreneur/#comment-9329 If someone accused you of doing this blog or the shirts because of "money" then they are not an allergy parent. They do not understand the fear that we live with daily as we send our children out into the world and entrust them to the care of other people. The blogs are to help others, who don't deal with food allergies on a daily basis understand what our children go through and what we as parents go through. I also started blogging about food allergies as a way to connect with other parents who are going through the same things that I am. It also helps me vent when I'm frustrated, scared, or sad. The shirts and other allergy products are to be pro active and protect our children. I'm assuming you are not a millionaire and can't give the shirts away for free. I'm also assuming that you started making/selling the shirts as a way to protect the child that is nearest and dearest to your heart and offer them to us to do the same. We live in a world full of judgemental people and I'm sorry someone reached out and tried to push thier preconceived notions on you. I hope that she or he never has to deal with something of this nature in their lives and that if they do, no one tries to put on them the label they tried to put on you. If someone accused you of doing this blog or the shirts because of “money” then they are not an allergy parent. They do not understand the fear that we live with daily as we send our children out into the world and entrust them to the care of other people. The blogs are to help others, who don’t deal with food allergies on a daily basis understand what our children go through and what we as parents go through. I also started blogging about food allergies as a way to connect with other parents who are going through the same things that I am. It also helps me vent when I’m frustrated, scared, or sad. The shirts and other allergy products are to be pro active and protect our children. I’m assuming you are not a millionaire and can’t give the shirts away for free. I’m also assuming that you started making/selling the shirts as a way to protect the child that is nearest and dearest to your heart and offer them to us to do the same. We live in a world full of judgemental people and I’m sorry someone reached out and tried to push thier preconceived notions on you. I hope that she or he never has to deal with something of this nature in their lives and that if they do, no one tries to put on them the label they tried to put on you.

]]> By: allergyware http://allergyware.wordpress.com/2007/05/09/a-note-from-ria-sharon-of-checkmytagcom-and-note-from-me-on-what-its-like-to-be-an-allergymompreneur/#comment-9310 allergyware Thu, 10 May 2007 00:51:39 +0000 http://allergyware.wordpress.com/2007/05/09/a-note-from-ria-sharon-of-checkmytagcom-and-note-from-me-on-what-its-like-to-be-an-allergymompreneur/#comment-9310 Yes! I have worked for, audited, and help form not-for-profits. The paperwork, assembling a board of directors, writing grants -- these are generally not things that are easy for a full-time mom to do on her own, in between caring for her family. Making some shirts, doing some blog posts? I can do <i>that!</i> The thing about working for oneself is that you can fit it into your schedule. Sure, we may not make a lot of $ from it (I certainly do not!), but it is so worth it. Yes!

I have worked for, audited, and help form not-for-profits. The paperwork, assembling a board of directors, writing grants — these are generally not things that are easy for a full-time mom to do on her own, in between caring for her family.

Making some shirts, doing some blog posts? I can do that!

The thing about working for oneself is that you can fit it into your schedule. Sure, we may not make a lot of $ from it (I certainly do not!), but it is so worth it.

]]> By: Ria Sharon http://allergyware.wordpress.com/2007/05/09/a-note-from-ria-sharon-of-checkmytagcom-and-note-from-me-on-what-its-like-to-be-an-allergymompreneur/#comment-9309 Ria Sharon Thu, 10 May 2007 00:09:42 +0000 http://allergyware.wordpress.com/2007/05/09/a-note-from-ria-sharon-of-checkmytagcom-and-note-from-me-on-what-its-like-to-be-an-allergymompreneur/#comment-9309 Hey, Leslea. Just read your post. Good for you. You know, now that you mention it, I have had someone say something to me... like "But your are not a non-profit. You're a for-profit business." I guess her implication was the same as what you are describing. Truly, considering how much work it is, I made more per hour in my previous career. It certainly was less risky and less stressful. But Check My Tag is much more rewarding. I know, from the great feedback I receive from other allergy moms like you, that I am making a difference. And it is what I am compelled to do... I feel like I am being proactive about my son's food allergies rather than a victim of fate. Thanks for participating in our blogpush for Food Allergy Week! Hey, Leslea. Just read your post. Good for you. You know, now that you mention it, I have had someone say something to me… like “But your are not a non-profit. You’re a for-profit business.” I guess her implication was the same as what you are describing. Truly, considering how much work it is, I made more per hour in my previous career. It certainly was less risky and less stressful. But Check My Tag is much more rewarding. I know, from the great feedback I receive from other allergy moms like you, that I am making a difference. And it is what I am compelled to do… I feel like I am being proactive about my son’s food allergies rather than a victim of fate. Thanks for participating in our blogpush for Food Allergy Week!

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