What did your family say when you told them you were going to be an
entrepreneur?
Honestly, I think they initially thought this would be a
little "side job" while I stayed at home being a mommy. Within a year they
realized it was much more. Within 3 years my husband left his stressful
corporate career to work for our company!
You mentioned that your family thought that your store would just be a
"side job." How successful did you think it would be?
I think I knew it would be successful, but just didn't know how quickly it would grow. I
still feel like I haven't caught up!!
How did you get started cloth diapering and sewing your own diapers?
I started with Ashton, spent a TON of time online both reading and buying.
Once I started using cloth diapers I discovered certain likes and dislikes.
Trying so many diapers helped when creating our own products. I was able to
find what diaper qualities worked best and put them into our own creations.
Do you have any advice for a WAHM just starting out (or someone who is considering becoming a WAHM)?
Plan on spending the first 6-12 months
"building" your business, getting established. Don't get discouraged. Try
to set a schedule to separate family time from work time. It isn't always
possible and they often intertwine. Remember your a wife and mommy first!!
What's your favorite product from another WAHM/WAHD?
I LOVE Maria/Kiwi
Pies, Jesse/Luxe Baby, and Christy/Fussybutt products. We've used their
diapers on three of our babies. They've all now gone "hyena" but they are
true artists and I truely appreciate how much time and energy they put into
each of their products.
If you could have a day to yourself (spouse and kids could be cared for
if you wanted, and you were all caught up with sewing), how would you spend
it?
I would spend the morning hiking Hyalite Canyon, lunch at Nova Cafe,
coffee and knitting in the afternoon at the Leaf and Bean.
What is your favorite sport to play? What is your favorite sport to
watch?
Downhill skiing is what I enjoy most. I like watching Sunday
football with my husband.
What one thing have you always wanted to try/do/learn, but have not had
the time or resources to do?
Snowboarding, Duane and I took one lesson and
were so sore we've never done it again. I really need to try it again!
What is your favorite book?
Kite Runner
What is your favorite television show?
Man vs Wild
What is your favorite movie?
The Color Purple
What is your favorite musical artist or band?
Allison Krause
What is your favorite sound?
My children laughing
What is one of your guilty pleasures?
COFFEE....I'll admit it...I'm a
coffee addict.
Tell us about your most embarrasing moment or an unusual story from
your life.
There are so many...LOL...With Teague my water broke while
walking around the mall. Pretty embarrassing!
What is the farthest you have been from home?
I was an exchange
student to Germany.
What place would you love to travel to?
New Zealand
What are your dreams for the future?
I look forward to growing our
company with my husband and children. We plan on taking a year off and
living abroad with our children so they can experience life outside of the
United States.
What's something that no one would ever guess about you?
I went to
college on a softball scholarship
Tell us anything else you think would be fun for others to know about
you.
I'm a twin!
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Dream-Eze, Pocket Change, WonderWraps, Wonder-Fulls One Size Inserts, Haute
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