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Life before Etsy

SunAndRainSunAndRain member
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I can't imagine a working mom's life before Etsy. I've found so many kid decorations and gifts that were unique, personalized and just plain awesome.  In 15 minutes or less I had unique, adorable valentine's day gifts for all of DD's class and daycare teachers ordered.  They were ~$1.50/piece after shipping.

I think back to when I was a kid...my mom did nothing when it came to creative gifts and costumes.  She, like I, has zero creativity, but also because she was a single mom just trying to make ends meet.   Now, I imagine that my mom wouldn't have had extra income to drop $30 on Valentine's and every other holiday and given where she got me in life I'm just appreciative that she always prioritized us kids over everything else.  I'm also grateful that a website like Etsy allows small businesses to sell their stuff and makes it possible for me to find awesome gifts at reasonable if not low prices while supporting small businesses. 

It's Valentines Day...and I just felt inspired to "share the love" and promote a website that supports other working moms like us!

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  • MamaAllisonMamaAllison member
    i love me some ETSY!!!
    DD1 - Evelyn Riley - 9/30/11
    DD2 - Charlotte Avery - 1/27/14




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  • SunAndRainSunAndRain member
    edited February 2014

    oohhhh I saw a Breaking Bad cutting board that read "Let's cook"

    WANT IT!

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  • thedashthedash member
    I have to agree. I got some cute valentines for DS's class on etsy for less than $30 including shipping. I bought from what I assume was a SAHM who mentioned also having a kid in preschool. To me that's the best! I get a cute, fun gift and a SAHM gets to make a little extra income.

    When I was in school there were several kids with SAHM who did cute gifts and crafts that the working moms didn't do.
    DS: 2/17/11          DD: 9/4/13
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  • emberlee3emberlee3 member
    thedash said:

    I have to agree. I got some cute valentines for DS's class on etsy for less than $30 including shipping. I bought from what I assume was a SAHM who mentioned also having a kid in preschool. To me that's the best! I get a cute, fun gift and a SAHM gets to make a little extra income.

    When I was in school there were several kids with SAHM who did cute gifts and crafts that the working moms didn't do.

    I think I have only bought from Etsy once. Next year, I will be half working mom/half SAHM, so we shall see if I become crafty.
    DS born 8/8/09 and DD born 6/12/12.
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