I thought the Flip camera was a cool invention when it came out, but now that I’ve figured out a way to improve my kids’ behavior with it I think it’s even more amazing.
We have a family Flip video recorder that my kids used to make family movies of everything from plastic army men attacking plastic horses to capturing funny moments of Jeff on the potty to the dogs doing tricks.  I even started to carry the bright orange Flip Camera in my purse in an …

This is our very first in a new series of feature posts by UpSpring Baby co-founder Julie Jumonville.  Julie is a lot of things: a businesswoman, an entrepreneur, and inventor, the member of rock band, and a community activist–but she’s also a mom.  Her two children Grace and Reece have provided her with plenty of life lessons and in her bi-monthly column, she’ll share those real-life parenting moments with you:
“I Want This” Disease!

“Mom, can I get this candy?”
“Can I get this Lego?”
“Can I get this plastic horse?”
“Can I at least …

This week,Team UpSpring Baby says goodbye to one of our most valuable players.  Gillian Robb has been with UpSpring Baby since the company was formed and has played a vital role in our success.  She’s worn many hats, always ready to jump in when she’s needed and take on new challenges.  Her knowledge, humor and heart of gold will be missed as she takes a new direction in her career.
At her going-away lunch this week, UpSpring Baby founder Julie Jumonville composed an epic poem to celebrate all that Gillian means …

If you haven’t checked it out yet, head over to MomLogic and read up on the interview they did with UpSpring Baby co-founder Julie Jumonville.  Julie is a mom who rocks—literally!  PLUS!  Enter to win an UpSpring Baby gift basket while you’re there!
Rock on, Julie!

UpSpring Baby co-founder Julie Jumonville isn’t just a smart businesswoman–she’s also a passionate social activist. Last week she attended the Nobelity Project Artist and Filmmakers’ Dinner where Willie Nelson was celebrated for the release of the film One Peace at a Time.
Some of the most talented and dedicated professionals in the country gathered that evening to show their appreciation for the heart and soul that goes in to the Nobelity Project.  Check out Julie with some notable luminaries:

Julie Jumonville with Willie Nelson, his lovely wife and a guest.

Julie Jumonville with …

The official UpSpring Baby End-Of-Quarter celebration took place Monday at P.F.Chang’s downtown Austin.  We ate, swapped stories about our kids, and congratulated one another for the hard work each member of our team has put in to grow our company.  Good times!

Caroline Caskey Goodner (CEO) and Lisa Williamson (CCO)

Julie Jumonville (CIO) and Caroline Caskey Goodner (CEO)

Kaitlin Rhodes (Operations)

Kimberly Schram (VP, Marketing)

Matt Pope (COO)

Amanda Quraishi (Social Media Manager) and Valerye Rowe (Controller)

UpSpring Baby is founded and run by women of many talents. Not only do we invent amazing products for moms and babies, manage a rapidly growing start-up company, and wear mommy hats–we are also creative geniuses (kind of).
Case in point:  Julie Jumonville, UpSpring Baby’s co-founder and inventor of Milkscreen is also a musician with her own band.  Inspired by our newest product, she and her friend sat down in the studio to record what may very well be the next biggest hit to top the charts.
That’s right, folks.  It’s The …

Where is our globe-trotting Chief Innovation Officer, Julie Jumonville this week?
We sent her out to L.A. to represent UpSpring Baby to local businesses, and the next thing we know–she’s dancing with Ellen! (That’s Julie on the right, getting funky!)  We can’t wait until she gets back to tell us the whole story, and I’m dying to know what song they’re dancing to!

We couldn’t be prouder!  One of UpSpring Baby’s co-founders and our Chief Innovation Officer, Julie Jumonville, has been nominated for the prestigious Austin Under 40 Award in the Business and Entrepreneurship Category!
Au40 was founded in 1997 by the Young Men’s Business League and the Young Women’s Alliance to recognize young men and women in Austin who excel in their professional fields and make considerable contributions to their communities.  Their annual awards constitute a “who’s who” of Austin in many important areas of the community.
Considering the impressive list of other nominees, …

Julie Jumonville is UpSpring Baby’s Co-Founder, our Chief Innovation Officer, and the creator of the Milkscreen test to detect alcohol in breast milk. She’s also taken on the role as our company’s “ambassador” and spends a great deal of time on the road meeting with people, promoting UpSpring Baby and keeping her finger on the pulse of the baby and pregnancy marketplace. On a recent trip to Los Angeles, Julie had the pleasure of sitting down with Lori Caden, the inventor of the wildly popular Belly Bandit.
“I am …