Kim Castner is the creator of the Go Green Lunchbox (www.gogreenlunchbox.com), an eco-chic line of waste-free lunch solutions that's as functional as it is fabulous. Here's what this Manhattan Beach mother of two has to say:

"WORK! Yes. The dreaded four-letter word I hate to utter in summer. As soon as the Fourth of July is over, all major stores fill their shelves with back-to-school supplies. And even though moms and kids shudder at the idea that summer has just started, we are already thinking about the next school year. Being in the lunch box business…this is my season! Most of www.gogreenlunchbox.com sales happen between Aug. 1 and Oct. 1, so while I plan to grab a few beach days with my girls (Emma, 12, and Grace, 10), I’ll be spending many hours helping families prepare to pack a trash-free lunch. As much as I complain that I’m stuck indoors on beautiful summer days, I wouldn’t change it for a thing. I love the Go Green Lunch Box product, being a work-from-home mom and helping make a positive impact on our environment."

Anita Jamshidi is founder of Utterly Yours (www.utterlyyours.com) and the creator of the company's award-winning pregnancy pillow, which alleviates back pain, and the breast pillow, which helps mom nurse hands-free—both of which are pregnancy must-haves. Here's what this Great Falls, Va., mother of four has to say:

"After a year of homeschooling three of my four children and running my business at the same time, all I want to do this summer is take time to recharge, relax and re-engage with my children outside of our home classroom setting. I plan on doing this by spending a lot of time outdoors—nothing exotic. As a matter of fact, I’m looking forward to taking advantage of the beautiful summers in Great Falls, Va., right in my own backyard. Our deck is thankfully shaded by the beautiful cyprus trees I sadly haven’t appreciated lately with my busy schedule. I just want to breathe in peace, watch the kids play and even get playful with them again. I have to remind myself that I gave birth to my children to have fun with them, as well as nurture them. This summer, I think trees, pools and ice cream are going to be the 'order of the day!' Now if I could only figure out how to make my backyard a no-phone zone."

Erin Condren is the owner and designer of her own irresistible line of stationery, note cards, labels, announcements, invitations and very cool calendars (www.erincondren.com). Here's what this El Segundo, Calif., mother of twins has to say:

"…planning to take time off from work! Our busy season is quickly approaching—Christmas and calendar season will be here in a blink of an eye. My entire team works overtime in the fourth quarter and we add many seasonal helpers then, too. I am blessed to have a booming business, but that time of year is absolutely exhausting and I spend very little time at home. This summer, I plan to go tent camping with my family (yes, I'm a tent camper!) and spend as much time on the beach as possible. My kids are finally old enough to carry their own boogie boards and beach gear, so I plan to bring my camera and a beach chair and take photos of the ‘Summer of 9.’ My kids will be 10 next year, double digits! Time just flies by and I want to cherish every moment and make fun memories this summer."