<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearch/1.1/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' gd:etag='W/&quot;A0EERnYycCp7ImA9WhRaFE4.&quot;'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859246797733591802</id><updated>2012-02-16T18:46:47.898-06:00</updated><category term='Unisex Diaper Cakes'/><category term='Legal Issues'/><category term='Baby Boy Diaper Cakes'/><category term='Behind the Madness'/><category term='Finance'/><title>Diaper Cakes By Stepheni</title><subtitle type='html'>A look into my journey to start a diaper cake business.</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3859246797733591802/posts/default?redirect=false&amp;v=2'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>ClassicsMama</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04458781404569820219</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>11</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry gd:etag='W/&quot;CUYNSX89fip7ImA9Wx5XF0g.&quot;'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859246797733591802.post-8117841383546997055</id><published>2010-09-17T14:53:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-09-17T14:53:18.166-05:00</updated><app:edited xmlns:app='http://www.w3.org/2007/app'>2010-09-17T14:53:18.166-05:00</app:edited><title>Petite Butterfly Diaper Cake with Washcloth Lollipop Bouquet</title><summary>This is the perfect petite baby shower gift that is just as gorgeous as it is cost effective
Diaper Cake Includes: - 10 Pampers Swaddlers Diapers- Decorative grosgrain ribbon- Hand Painted Wooden Butterfly
Lollipop Bouquet Includes:- 6 Washcloths- 6 Spoons- Each lollipop is wrapped in cellophane
Cost: $20.00


 </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/feeds/8117841383546997055/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/2010/09/petite-butterfly-diaper-cake-with.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3859246797733591802/posts/default/8117841383546997055?v=2'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3859246797733591802/posts/default/8117841383546997055?v=2'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/2010/09/petite-butterfly-diaper-cake-with.html' title='Petite Butterfly Diaper Cake with Washcloth Lollipop Bouquet'/><author><name>ClassicsMama</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04458781404569820219</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9C18wua9Hzo/TI4HEifO88I/AAAAAAAAADE/fJl2y0Wdhnw/s72-c/Petite+Butterfly+%26+Washcloth+Loillipop+Bouquet+Diaper+Cake.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry gd:etag='W/&quot;Dk4ERXcyeSp7ImA9Wx5XEUw.&quot;'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859246797733591802.post-4937179126161435307</id><published>2010-09-10T05:35:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-09-10T05:35:04.991-05:00</updated><app:edited xmlns:app='http://www.w3.org/2007/app'>2010-09-10T05:35:04.991-05:00</app:edited><title>New Items...</title><summary>Hello! If you have found your way to my site please do look around :-) I have added various tabs at the top for diaper cakes by gender, as well as other favors and/or gifts that you might be interested in for that special someone one on their way.

As always, please leave comments and feedback as I will use that information to improve my site to reach my customers. Also, if you subscribe you will</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/feeds/4937179126161435307/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/2010/09/new-items_10.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3859246797733591802/posts/default/4937179126161435307?v=2'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3859246797733591802/posts/default/4937179126161435307?v=2'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/2010/09/new-items_10.html' title='New Items...'/><author><name>ClassicsMama</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04458781404569820219</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry gd:etag='W/&quot;Dk8GQ3s7fyp7ImA9Wx5SE0o.&quot;'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859246797733591802.post-8573757011394768768</id><published>2010-08-09T12:24:00.004-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-09T12:27:02.507-05:00</updated><app:edited xmlns:app='http://www.w3.org/2007/app'>2010-08-09T12:27:02.507-05:00</app:edited><title>Changing the Site</title><summary>You might have noticed a few changes to my site/blog for my journey in the diaper cake business. In the coming days and weeks, you will see a few more diaper cake designs under each tab at the top of this Home Page. Please see the tabs for specific types of diaper cakes and other baby shower gift items. 

Please leave comments as they are always welcome!!

Thanks for visiting!!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/feeds/8573757011394768768/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/2010/08/changing-site.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3859246797733591802/posts/default/8573757011394768768?v=2'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3859246797733591802/posts/default/8573757011394768768?v=2'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/2010/08/changing-site.html' title='Changing the Site'/><author><name>ClassicsMama</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04458781404569820219</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry gd:etag='W/&quot;CUcESHY9fSp7ImA9Wx5SE0o.&quot;'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859246797733591802.post-6451008004054402421</id><published>2010-08-09T11:56:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-09T11:56:49.865-05:00</updated><app:edited xmlns:app='http://www.w3.org/2007/app'>2010-08-09T11:56:49.865-05:00</app:edited><title>Baby Girl Diaper Cake</title><summary>It's A Girl!!
This is the perfect elegant diaper cakefor the little princess on her way!!
*93 Pampers Swaddlers*Pink Sink Ribbon*Pink &amp; White Hybrid Silk Roses
Cost: $60.00</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/feeds/6451008004054402421/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/2010/08/baby-girl-diaper-cake.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3859246797733591802/posts/default/6451008004054402421?v=2'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3859246797733591802/posts/default/6451008004054402421?v=2'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/2010/08/baby-girl-diaper-cake.html' title='Baby Girl Diaper Cake'/><author><name>ClassicsMama</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04458781404569820219</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9C18wua9Hzo/TGAyam05QSI/AAAAAAAAAB8/w1u1jbblxzk/s72-c/Baby+Girl.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry gd:etag='W/&quot;A0cAQ3syeip7ImA9Wx5SEE8.&quot;'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859246797733591802.post-5820322000871535778</id><published>2010-08-05T10:39:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-05T12:24:02.592-05:00</updated><app:edited xmlns:app='http://www.w3.org/2007/app'>2010-08-05T12:24:02.592-05:00</app:edited><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Unisex Diaper Cakes'/><title>Unisex Diaper Cake</title><summary>We Don't Know Yet
This elegant diaper cake is perfect for the couple that doesn't know the sex of the baby just yet...
*50 Pampers Swaddlers*Green and Yellow Silk Hydrangeas*Green and Yellow Silk Ribbon adornment
Cost: $45.00</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/feeds/5820322000871535778/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/2010/08/unisex-diaper-cake.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3859246797733591802/posts/default/5820322000871535778?v=2'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3859246797733591802/posts/default/5820322000871535778?v=2'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/2010/08/unisex-diaper-cake.html' title='Unisex Diaper Cake'/><author><name>ClassicsMama</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04458781404569820219</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9C18wua9Hzo/TFqhfHx0SlI/AAAAAAAAABs/9FdjmIHdPVI/s72-c/Unisex+Diaper+Ccake.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry gd:etag='W/&quot;CUUGQ3s-fyp7ImA9Wx5SEE0.&quot;'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859246797733591802.post-1822448859537082616</id><published>2010-08-05T05:08:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-05T05:13:42.557-05:00</updated><app:edited xmlns:app='http://www.w3.org/2007/app'>2010-08-05T05:13:42.557-05:00</app:edited><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Baby Boy Diaper Cakes'/><title>Baby Boy Diaper Cake</title><summary>King of the Jungle
This 3 tier diaper cake will be the perfectwelcoming gift for mom and baby!
*93 Pampers Swaddlers*1 King of the Jungle (Lion)*Johnson &amp; Johnson Travel Sized Items(Shampoo, Conditioner, Lotion, Baby Powder)*2 Gerber #1 bottles *Blue Silk Ribbon with Embellishments
Cost: $65.00</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/feeds/1822448859537082616/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/2010/08/baby-boy-diaper-cake.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3859246797733591802/posts/default/1822448859537082616?v=2'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3859246797733591802/posts/default/1822448859537082616?v=2'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/2010/08/baby-boy-diaper-cake.html' title='Baby Boy Diaper Cake'/><author><name>ClassicsMama</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04458781404569820219</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_9C18wua9Hzo/TFqKt7K1TGI/AAAAAAAAABk/GbmlDG27004/s72-c/DSCN0568.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry gd:etag='W/&quot;C0UDSX07eip7ImA9Wx5TGEs.&quot;'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859246797733591802.post-4114054803864796453</id><published>2010-08-03T13:47:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-03T13:47:58.302-05:00</updated><app:edited xmlns:app='http://www.w3.org/2007/app'>2010-08-03T13:47:58.302-05:00</app:edited><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Finance'/><title>I need money??? What money?</title><summary>So, apparently to start a business you need money... who knew?? I knew there was a catch.... 

Anyhow, I did get the money together to put in an entry for the Business Council for the Arts Show here at my office. I didn't win but got verbal notice from the judges during the awards portion :-) I worked very hard for the money I spent in hopes that I would generate some business for myself and just</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/feeds/4114054803864796453/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/2010/08/i-need-money-what-money.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3859246797733591802/posts/default/4114054803864796453?v=2'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3859246797733591802/posts/default/4114054803864796453?v=2'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/2010/08/i-need-money-what-money.html' title='I need money??? What money?'/><author><name>ClassicsMama</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04458781404569820219</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry gd:etag='W/&quot;DUUERno6fCp7ImA9Wx5TGE0.&quot;'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859246797733591802.post-3781729945888466134</id><published>2010-08-02T22:46:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-02T22:46:47.414-05:00</updated><app:edited xmlns:app='http://www.w3.org/2007/app'>2010-08-02T22:46:47.414-05:00</app:edited><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Legal Issues'/><title>What are Patents, Trademarks/Servicemarks, and Copyrights?</title><summary>What Is a Patent?

A patent for an invention is the grant  of a property right to the inventor, issued by the Patent and Trademark Office. The term of a new patent is 20 years from the date on which the application for the patent was filed in the United States or, in special cases, from the date an earlier related application was filed, subject to the payment of maintenance fees. US patent grants</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/feeds/3781729945888466134/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/2010/08/what-are-patents-trademarksservicemarks.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3859246797733591802/posts/default/3781729945888466134?v=2'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3859246797733591802/posts/default/3781729945888466134?v=2'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/2010/08/what-are-patents-trademarksservicemarks.html' title='What are Patents, Trademarks/Servicemarks, and Copyrights?'/><author><name>ClassicsMama</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04458781404569820219</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry gd:etag='W/&quot;DEYARXk8fip7ImA9Wx5TGE0.&quot;'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859246797733591802.post-1644418839983874803</id><published>2010-08-02T22:29:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-02T22:29:04.776-05:00</updated><app:edited xmlns:app='http://www.w3.org/2007/app'>2010-08-02T22:29:04.776-05:00</app:edited><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Behind the Madness'/><title>Why Start a Business??</title><summary>I, myself, along with many others have decided to start a business not only for the additional income, but in hopes that what we are passionate and excited about will grow into something we can call our own. 

Entrepreneurial efforts are not unbeknownst to me due to the fact that my mother and aunt both have owned/do own a small business. The desire to do something that I like to do, am really </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/feeds/1644418839983874803/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/2010/08/why-start-business.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3859246797733591802/posts/default/1644418839983874803?v=2'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3859246797733591802/posts/default/1644418839983874803?v=2'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/2010/08/why-start-business.html' title='Why Start a Business??'/><author><name>ClassicsMama</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04458781404569820219</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry gd:etag='W/&quot;CE8FRX8zeCp7ImA9Wx5TFk4.&quot;'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859246797733591802.post-117130195622748542</id><published>2010-07-31T22:09:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2010-07-31T22:20:14.180-05:00</updated><app:edited xmlns:app='http://www.w3.org/2007/app'>2010-07-31T22:20:14.180-05:00</app:edited><title>To Do List For New Business</title><summary>1. Find out about trademarking business name and logos.2. Research different ideas I can work with to expand my business.What are things that people love in the diaper cake business that most of the current          companies seem to be forgetting?What else can I make with diapers other than cakes? What other baby item can I turn into a product and develop from there?3. How can I make the product</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/feeds/117130195622748542/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/2010/07/to-do-list-for-new-business.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3859246797733591802/posts/default/117130195622748542?v=2'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3859246797733591802/posts/default/117130195622748542?v=2'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/2010/07/to-do-list-for-new-business.html' title='To Do List For New Business'/><author><name>ClassicsMama</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04458781404569820219</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry gd:etag='W/&quot;CkUGSH8-cCp7ImA9Wx5TFEQ.&quot;'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859246797733591802.post-5831270360197320623</id><published>2010-07-30T06:40:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-07-30T06:43:49.158-05:00</updated><app:edited xmlns:app='http://www.w3.org/2007/app'>2010-07-30T06:43:49.158-05:00</app:edited><title>Welcome...</title><summary>Hi There.... This is my new blog about my journey to become an entrepreneur by creating diaper cakes. If you are here, then you probably have my card and are interested in a diaper cake for that special little person on their way!Just drop me a line if you have any questions and I will respond promptly!!Pictures coming soon....</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/feeds/5831270360197320623/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/2010/07/welcome.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3859246797733591802/posts/default/5831270360197320623?v=2'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3859246797733591802/posts/default/5831270360197320623?v=2'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://diapercakesbystepheni.blogspot.com/2010/07/welcome.html' title='Welcome...'/><author><name>ClassicsMama</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04458781404569820219</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>