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Founder & Editor-in-Chief: Phyllis Pometta
Phyllis is a busy entrepreneurial woman balancing three businesses, a husband, three children and various household pets. She is the founder and owner of the online magazine, Tots To Teens Magazine, Celebrity Gifting, Boutique Marketing & PR for small businesses, Baby Swags and her online boutique, Baby Swags Boutique. When she isn’t working on her businesses, she is parenting her three children, Alyssa 13, Scotty 9 and Gianna 6. She met her husband 20 years ago at a high school graduation and has been married for 15 years. Her family also has a few pets, a Golden Retriever, Dakota and a black cat named, Pikachu. Phyllis enjoys helping entrepreneurs around the world get recognition for their products as she understands from first hand experience how much hard work and dedication goes into creating and marketing a product. She will always be a supporter of talented artisans, etsians, and small business owners around the world.
Art Design & Photography Director: Deena Wilhelm
In capturing shots of my own family, when I see that final print, the feeling inside is indescribable. I feel that way when I create photos for other people. I want YOU to experience that feeling too! My whole life I have enjoyed helping other people. Photography is just one more avenue in my life where I like to bring joy to others. My personal life involves being a wife and a busy mom to 5 children. I have always been obsessed with taking pictures. Around 9 years ago I discovered the thrill of editing and design in pictures, and 4 years ago I started studying photography and have been working towards my dream ever since. Life has had many surprises for me leading to my passion for photography. Paisley Rain Photography.
Senior Managing Editor: Adina Kidd
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Artsy fartsy Rock Star Mommy and self-proclaimed Twitterholic, coffee snob, and foodie– trying to overcome the Super Mom Complex while raising her three children (2,5, and 9). She lives the All-American dream in her suburban neighborhood with her partner in crime -the love of her life- Mr. AOK and their dog too. little-miss-aok blog
Meet our Talented Editors:
Home & Garden Editor, Digital Magazine & Website: Toni Thomason
I am happily married to my best friend, Brad, and a stay at home mom of 2 boys, Braden and Blake and 2 dogs, Roxxie and Rusty. I run my own business creating custom made and personalized gifts, Creative Designs by Toni. I love to shop, travel, and design. I have a background in graphic design, photography, and a degree in Travel Management. I am also a State licensed and Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician. I am active in several local moms groups and have a strong passion for reality TV.
Party & Entertainment Editor, Digital Magazine: Natalie Clause
As founder of Southern Belle’s Charm, I have been able to fulfill my passion for designing beautiful experiences. Growing up a southern girl allowed me the opportunity of seeing firsthand how special memories make life unforgettable. To each event, I bring my own unique sense of style and charm. The more I create a representation of what my clients want the more their dream becomes a reality. My goal is to cultivate the type of experience that will have clients returning to Southern Belle’s Charm for their next special event. From birthdays to weddings, I create the visions in your dreams.
Recognizing the value of a formal business education, I attended ONU in Illinois with a degree in Business Administration – Management. I have continued my position on fostering creative talent through the years and am a proud member of the Martha Stewart’s Dreamers in Doers and Children’s Party Network. My work has been featured on Hostess with the Mostess, Martha Stewart’s Dreamers into Doers, Children’s Party Network, Catch My Party, Kara’s Party Ideas, Plates & Napkins, Pizzazzerie, and Kate Landers Events, LLC.
Fashion & Style Editor: Digital Magazine: Lisa Yaker
Lisa is the mother of three boys, twins Ari & Noah (8) and Ethan (2). She has been happily married to her husband Dany for 11 years. They met in college, at Florida State University where Lisa was studying interior design. She owned an interior design firm in Naples, Florida, Design Elements of Florida, for many years where she concentrated on high end residential homes and interior architecture. Later she switched her focus to children’s room and nursery decor and opened a retail boutique in Bonita Springs, FL.
Lisa and her family relocated to Panama in 2008, where her husband is from. With her limited knowledge of the Spanish language she decided to change her focus from interior design to jewelry design, where she knew she would be able to work from home and sell online (and in English). She now uses her creative design talents to create a unique type of jewelry where the jewel is YOU. Her photo jewelry company is aptly named, jYOUlry. Lisa believes family photos are treasures. She will take those personal treasures and create a stunning photo keepsake of your fondest memories, where the jewel is your favorite person, pet or memory. jYOUlry’s full product line includes jewelry, accessories and gifts for men and women. (www.jYOUlry.com)
Teen Editor, Digital Magazine: Alyssa Pometta
Alyssa is a 13 year old volunteer teen editor. She has an interest in style, fashion, make up, and hair. She has a strong love for animals and would like to do some volunteer work at a local shelter. Alyssa is a writer for her own blog, Celebrity Teen Blog and has contributed to the Summer 2011 issue by providing make-up and last minute prom looks. She has selected complete fashions for teens in the Back to School 2011 issue. She was able to put together a great list of what teens her age are looking for this Christmas and it has appeared in our Winter/Holiday 2011 Gift Guide. Alyssa watches Vampire Diaries, Pretty Little Liars, Big Brother and many other reality, comedy and dramatic television. She also loves to discover new and hidden musical talents. She is a great singer and has uploaded many videos to her own YouTube channel.
Chief Mom Editor, Website: Kyle Travers
Kyle Travers is the owner of Boutique Elli’Ette, an online children’s boutique. She loves playing with fabric and designs, folding warm clothes right from the dryer, chopping garlic, warm baby cheeks, heirloom roses, the sound of waves, kneading bread dough, cooking and travel shows, among other things. Her children’s clothing and accessories are available at www.boutiqueelliette.com.
Travel Editor: Digital Magazine: Jenny Reed
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We would like to take this moment to welcome our Going Places Editor, Jenny to Tots To Teens Magazine! Jenny will take us to great travel spots, share with us fun family vacation locations, report to us on how we can safely (and sanely) travel with our family and so much more! We are looking forward to all that Jenny has to share with us and we hope you are too!
Meet Our Contributing Writers!
Contributing Writer: Digital Magazine: Jennifer Covello
Jennifer Covello, MBA, is an award-winning author and owner of Frittabello, LLC, a baby gift business she started in 2008. Her products are available online at www.frittabello.com and in upscale Fairfield County, CT retailers. Ms. Covello facilitates “Put Your Love on Paper” baby journaling workshops (http://www.facebook.com/putyourloveonpaper) as well as small business workshops for moms called “Moms to Mompreneurs”. She is a frequent contributor to various online publications for entrepreneurs and is a blogger for Working Mother Magazine. Ms. Covello lives in Norwalk, CT with her two children.
Contributing Writer: Website: Lisa Hein
Lisa Hein is the parenting author of THE BOOK “I’m Doing The Best I Can!” (They won’t always be cute and adorable,) radio talk show host of ‘Everyday Parenting,’ heard on www.RadioEarNetwork.com in over 134 countries every Tuesday, motivational speaker, and contributing writer for several magazines and newspapers.
Lisa shares her expertise of being a mother who thought her child was her oxygen! Her world revolved around him and when the time came for him to fly from the nest, she found herself at a crossroad she was not prepared for. She says, “That Empty Nest Syndrome ” isn’t a very fun place to be when your’re not prepared!)
Her journey has allowed her to be invited on numerous local and national television and radio shows, been interviewed throughout the world, and has had many of her articles published. She admits that she’s having the time of her life speaking to audiences and having a radio show that has allowed her to meet people from all over the world. She has met some of the most incredible experts as well as listeners who are trying to understand this ‘parenting journey.’ She has also had the opportunity to meet with parents who are searching for solid advice and that have expressed their gratitude for her down-to-earth way of thinking.
For further information about THE BOOK, to learn more about Lisa, or to book her for your next event, please visit her website at www.LisaRHein.com.
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