Small Business Big Game kicked off July 31 and had tens of thousands of small businesses enter for the chance to win more than $25 million in rewards and offers to help them succeed. Then the field was narrowed to just 20 that Intuit’s 8,000 employees around the globe voted on to determine the top four finalists. Now with only a few days to go before the Super Bowl it is time to decide which of the four lucky finalists will get a featured sport during the Super Bowl on Sunday.

Of the four finalists up for the huge top prize I am a fan of Barley Labs out of Durham, NC.  As a stay at home mom raising two boys you look for opportunities to build something of your own without giving up being a mom.  In this case it is a couple that started a dog treat business from their house from the left over grain from a home brewing hobby.  They don’t have a big factory, commercial kitchen, or staff and they are striving to make a small passion a success.  My husband and I can relate to that because we would love to be able to develop this site and several other family friendly sites into a successful network that would allow us to have the freedom to raise our family without being tied to a corporate clock.

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I wish Barley Labs th ebest of luck this week along with the other three finalsts.  Even if they don’t win all four finalists do receive a nice little prize package to help their business grow.

In addition to vying for the ultimate prize, all four businesses score big no matter what outcome. As finalists they will receive:

  • Free, lifetime use of Intuit small business solutions, including Intuit QuickBooks, payroll and payments.
  • Professionally produced advertising for their business.
  • A meeting and business advice from entrepreneur and reality star Bill Rancic.
  • An all-expense paid trip to New York for a big game viewing party held in their honor.

More information on the top four is available on the Small Business Big Game website at www.SmallBusinessBigGame.com.  To join the Small Business Big Game social conversation, share on Facebook and Twitter using #TeamSmallBiz. Full rules are available at www.SmallBusinessBigGame.com/rules/

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Today is a Caption This contest. I think you’ll all agree that this picture captures a multi-tasking mom….What is a mult-tasking mom to do when you don’t have an extra hand to spare for your “well-deserved”drink. With two babes, you gotta make do. #MommysSippyCup

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How would you caption this photo of my cup holder drink?

Share your creative caption in the comments by next Friday, August 30. I’ll be sharing my five favorites here on Mommy Posh. I’ll also be tweeting at the winner, so leave your Twitter handle with your caption. Can’t wait to see what you come up with!

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As a parent you know that everything costs money. From diapers, formula, clothes, back to school supplies, and even those Band-Aid brand bandages that you trust to keep your child’s boo boos clean and healing.  Well Band-Aid’s famous jingle is a song we all know and if your kids are old enough they probably sing along when it comes on the television.  If you think your singing child has the Stuck On Me jingle down why not enter by September 2 them singing the jingle for a chance to win a $5000 Toys R Us gift card?  That will buy more than a few Band-Aids! Check out their contest page on Facebook for all the details and how to enter: https://www.facebook.com/bandaid?sk=app_446166212144556

Check out YouTube singer and vlogger Eva Ricci do her best to belt out the jingle.

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Rebecca Lando had a passion for making healthy home cooked meals on a budget.  She took that passion and created a web video series that showed off her recipes and helped other foodies cook on a budget.  Her story is part of American Express’ #PassionProject series which is shining the spotlight on enterprising people that follow their dreams.  Rebecca has gained a large enough following online that she has a dream to release a cookbook based off her webshow.  What is your passion?  What do you wish you could do everyday to bring more enjoyment of fulfillment to your life?  Take a look at what some others are passionate about at youtube.com/americanexpress.

American Express is taking the extra step to help 70 people out there with a passion.  Show off your #PassionProject and enter for your chance to win $2,000 to pursue your passion – http://www.youtube.com/user/AmericanExpress/MembershipDoes

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In honor of Earth Day on April 22, enter to win the JAWS prize pack (Just Add Water System).  Find out more below.  View Post

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