Karen Fusco worked as a Teacher and in the business world as the Production Manager of ‘S9’, the leading CB Radio magazine of its time, before embarking on a career in Computer Programming and Analysis. After 10 years in this field, Karen ventured out on her own and has been an entrepreneur since 1993. She currently owns Creative Solutions where she is a Systems Consultant, designing and writing custom software for her clients, and Creative Properties through which she is involved in real estate investing.

With her varied background in Special Education, Publishing and Programming, in addition to her artistic flair, Karen has used her knowledge and talents, along with those of her partner, Pat Brill, to create her first website, www.SilkBow.com - 'the perfect place for the perfect gift'. In doing so, they met their personal challenge to go live in 90 days! Catering to the Busy Mom who needs to streamline her life and save time wherever possible, SilkBow is a gift idea directory where you can find fabulous gifts for any occasion, recipient, personality or price from the comfort of your home.

Lastly, Karen is a Baby Boomer who's been a Busy Mom for 30 years constantly striving to enrich herself, her children and those around her. As a single mom for most of their childhood, Karen has worked very hard to raise her two daughters well and is quite proud of the wonderful young women they have become.