Your turn: don't let business rule your life 24/7. These successful businesswomen sure don't.(Women)

Finding balance is the never-ending quest of busy people, particularly women entrepreneurs who often handle the "multiple caretaker" role. How do women business owners make time for themselves?

Kristi Hedges, 32, and Elizabeth Shea, 37, co-founders and principals, The SheaHedges Group, a McLean, Virginia, company that provides strategic marketing and public relations to technology companies (Sales: $2 million):

"Elizabeth and I have partnered in our business to help one another achieve a work/life balance not often possible with sole entrepreneurs. Although we have different lifestyles and personalities, we approach the business the same way and thus, can cover the work for each other when we need to get away. As an example, Elizabeth is a morning person, participating in a rugged boot-camp exercise program in the a.m., whereas I work out with a trainer during the evenings."

Landon Slane, 36, co-owner/designer, Slane & Slane Designers LLC, a New York City company that designs sterling silver and gold jewelry for men and women (Sales: $2.2 million plus):

"The companionship of Daisy, my springer spaniel, helps me maintain a balance in my life when it would be so easy to be a workaholic otherwise. As I walk Daisy at the dog park or to work, we interact with other people and their pets, which takes my mind off business concerns for the moment. Daisy comes with me to the Slane & Slane offices almost daily, and her presence serves as a replenishing reminder of the importance of balance."

Andrea Edmunds, 35, president and co-founder, PoshTots.com, a Richmond, Virginia, retailer of upscale nursery and children's furnishings (Sales: almost $3 million):

"I prepare meals for my family most evenings, and I admit, the value of a crock pot and a convection oven should never be underestimated. Now four months pregnant, I treat myself to sharing mint chocolate chip ice cream with my girls after dinner. By 9:30 ...