Happy Monday!
Monday Fun Facts: Did you know that more than 50% of employees are late for work on Mondays, and that more online shopping AND vacation planning is done on Mondays than any other day of the week?
Interesting!
No need to dread Mondays when you look at it as an opportunity to meet someone new! Like Karen, the highlight of this week's #MompreneurMonday!
Karen is wife to Andrew, mom to 6 month old Corey.
Fun Fact about Andrew & Karen: "Andrew and I were contestants on Four Weddings Canada when we got married 3 years ago! We lost by 0.5....it was pretty crazy!"
In addition to her family life, Karen is the savvy owner & busy operator of Baby Droollery. Her small business offers a collection of heartmade goods & accessories for trendy tots, available in a variety of prints and styles, but never mass produced.
"Baby Droollery is all handmade by me! My little office is my kitchen table of which I have pretty much taken over, except for the far end where we try to eat dinner!"
The shop is a simple space in her own home, consisting of her sewing machine and a variety of little cubbies to house the material and packaging supplies, keeping the mess to a minimum while having a functional work space.
If you order from Karen, chances are you won't be seeing the same bib on another little tyke at your next play-date.
"I make 6 items of each fabric, so items are pretty unique for each customer! It's never a mass produced product...it's always made with love and attention to detail."
Karen began heartmaking her products as a result of her own baby's needs. She told us: "I went to the store to buy bibs, etc. but they were always too small and too cheaply made. I went online and found they were perfect!...but just too expensive. So, I jumped on my sewing machine and gave it a try. I loved the first bib I made and couldn't wait to try it out on Corey! After I posted pictures of it on Facebook, friends and family had nothing but positive feedback, so I made a few more to gift to family and friends as a way to try-out my new product on people who could give me honest feedback. Soon, everyone was suggesting I start selling my pieces...and so my Etsy shop was born!"
When asked how she balances Baby Droollery and the reality of her 6 month old, Corey, Karen said:
"It's definitely added to the hectic life of parenting. It isn't easy, but I've always enjoyed multi-tasking. It never feels like a 'job' I'm maintaining, but more like a hobby I truly love doing!"
Karen's favorite thing about her business is when customers share their product photos.
"I love seeing all the munchkins wearing something I have created. I love seeing it as something people really appreciate and can use. Our children are precious to us, and I am honored that parents can find my products helpful for their darlings!"
Karen operates her business during Corey's afternoon naps and often times in the evening once Corey is in bed for the night.
"Depending on the day, I might be sitting at my sewing machine until midnight!"
Karen told us, "I actually use the product I create, which means I can relate to the needs of my customers. I'm not just the designer/creator, but a customer myself. It's awesome to see how Baby Droollery has taken off because of this!"
Karen offers a variety of fabric choices, for both girls & boys, including gender neutral options. And, her shop is more than just bibs! She has recently added to her shop a variety of toy straps and security/carseat blankets - these items being her latest most handy products she's enjoying for Corey.
"The toy straps are a simple, inexpensive accessory to keep their favorite toys from dropping while on the go. The security/carseat blankets offer a loop for easy attachment to a stroller or carseat, or just for your little one to grab onto, all made in a soft minky fabric."
I love the way Karen uses trendy fabrics for her pieces (I'm loving the plaid most!) and I love the way her business name sounds almost like "Baby Jewelry" - it's adorable! Almost as cute as Corey...isn't he just edible??
This Week Only
Karen is offering an EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT
when you shop her Etsy store!
Click HERE to browse her shop!
{Enter Code: MOMPRENEUR10 at check out to receive 10% OFF your entire purchase!}
She's also hosting a GIVEAWAY!
One lucky winner will receive a set of THREE handmade Baby Droollery bibs!!
{Winner will get to choose any 3 bibs & fabric!}
***To Enter the Giveaway***
1. Follow BOTH accounts on Instagram:
a) Mompreneuer_Network b) BabyDroollery
2. Comment on the GIVEAWAY photo on Instagram
(found on IG: Mompreneur_Network)
a) Your favorite product in her shop,
OR a product you'd like to see in her shop!
b) TAG 3 friends who would love Baby Droollery!
Giveaway ends on SATURDAY, October 25th
THANK YOU, KAREN!!!
{Be sure to connect with Karen to tell her how much you appreciate her generous discount & giveaway! Find her on Facebook HERE & Instagram HERE}
Cheers!
Chara Noelle
So much creativity!
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