I've always enjoyed sewing but never thought that I would be selling my creations. I grew up in a very poor family with lots of siblings, I felt the pressure even as a child of the lack of money. My dad was self-employed at times and during the better times he was employed, my mom never worked outside of her domestic duties. I didn't think anyone self-employed could ever support a family properly from my experience growing up. As a young adult, I aspired to become a grade school teacher or artist but stopped when I became a full-time mom. I couldn't for the longest time figure out how to make time for creativity again with my new busy life taking care of my daughter and then a son. In 2008 the recession began and I discovered Etsy which lead to my renewed interest in sewing. Due to a lack of money and growing little ones the stage was set for something new to happen and that summer I open my Etsy store selling baby slings, and skirts. At first, I wasn't very successful, but each little bit I sold helped and always seemed to come when we needed it the most. Much to my surprise in 2012, my Etsy shop took off after 3 hard years of building my inventory. I love having a small business that allows me to work from home, be creative and make a difference.