BusyBeesDiapers.com – ERGO baby carriers, custom in-stock AIO's and diaper bags.  FREE SHIPPING!! All of our trim-fitting AIO diapers are carefully hand sewn with the most exquisite fabrics, which are hand-chosen for their color-stay and softness. Any part touching the baby is always delicately covered in cloud like soft velvet. I believe your baby's bum should only be caressed by the finest, softest materials!  Be sure to see our custom diaper bags too for your soiled diapers at home and on the go! And, we also carry the 'ERGO', my personal favorite baby carrier, and the only way to carry your baby on your back for hours free of pain! Cloth diapering is a special gift from mother to baby!

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Q: Tell us about yourself and your family.  Married?  Children?  How many?
I have been happily married to a wonderful guy for 10 years!  We have 3 boys, Alex 8, Davis 6 and Riley 10 months.

Q: If you have children, what is your favorite part about being a mom?
My favorite part is the sweet 'I love you mom's' that seem to come from the blue and always when you most unexpectedly appreciate it.

Q: Cat or dog person?  Why?
We are a big 'any type of' animal family!  We have 2 dogs, 3 cats, 5 Amazon parrots and 3 red-lored Amazon babies that I am hand-raising right now!!

Q: Favorite color?  Least favorite?  Any particular reason?
I would have to say my favorite color is green.  We are big outdoor people and I have grown to appreciate all the green in our world.  It signifies growth and nature for me.

Q: What type of music do you prefer?
That would definitely be 'new age'.

Q: Last book that you read - or tried to read?
Who's Looking Out for You by Bill O'Reilly. My Dad is a big O'Reilly fan and likes to keep me on the up and up in politics.

Q: What do you prefer to do in your spare time?  Hobbies/Interests?
I am also a photographer, www.visionaryphotographs.com, and so photography is my passion!  I love nothing more than to be somewhere in the mountains with my family and a roll of infrared or black&white film!  That, and I adore scuba diving.  We haven't been able to scuba dive since baby#3 came along, but I think in the next 2 years we will definitely make time for a scuba trip again!!

Q: Funniest WAHM moment.
I guess the 'funniest' moment would be when my 'proud' 6 year old wanted to model my diapers!  His skinny hind quarters fit wonderfully in the larges!! (At least he didn't want to actually use one!!)

Q: What was the inspiration behind your business?
I spent countless hours on cloth diaper research and purchasing.  And, too many times I was disappointed in products.  (Don't get me wrong, I did find a handful that I adored!)   I decided it was time for me to make a super-soft AIO with the best no-fading fabrics that would last through generations.  I also hated all the diaper pails I found and wanted something stylish and less obtrusive so I came up with one that hangs from a door knob.

Q: How long have you been in business?  Is your business all online or do you have any local business?
I have been in business for about 6 months now, and am now fully functional on the 'web.'  I do some local business by selling ERGO's to local mothers who have envied mine!

Q: How did you go about starting your business?  What was the VERY FIRST thing you did?
I bought a Serger and sewing machine and learned how to sew like an expert.  My Aunt Marie owns a sewing shop in California and was a god-send for me!

Q: What did others think when you started your business?  Were they supportive?
They were very supportive!  My husband was happy to see me put time into something that would be my accomplishment instead of spending those countless hours searching the web for diapers (we all know how addictive that is)!

Q: Do you have a business plan or flying by the seat of your pants?
Right now my whole plan is around advertising and linking.  My photography business was much easier to 'launch' because it was local with instant and steady business.  I don't even advertise it anymore because I work off so many referrals.  Advertising Diapers, bags and ERGO's is all new for me.

Q: What is your daily routine?
That depends on the day!  Right now it starts with hand-feeding baby parrots (every 3 hours throughout the day).  During the week I am busy with the 3 boys and their activities.  At night I am online checking and filling orders.  On the weekends I am busy with photography sittings, sewing and internet business.

Q: What have you found to be the toughest part of the job of WAHM?
Keeping the family and businesses organized.  My hubby works full time as a mortgage broker, so we are a very busy family!

Q: What do you feel is your greatest strength and the greatest asset that you bring to your business?
My greatest asset would be that I offer a great line of products at great prices!  I have been on the consumer side for so many years and price and quality were always tops on my list.

Q: How would others describe you?
motivated, sincere, caring and organized

Q: On the other hand, what do you feel is your greatest weakness - how have you dealt with that in your business?
My greatest weakness is that I overextend myself.  In a way I am too accommodating.  I have to make myself take time off on a regular basis.

Q: How would you describe yourself?
Loved, happy and well taken care of by my family and friends!

Q: What is your favorite part of your job?
Hearing how happy mothers are when they love my products, or getting an e-mail about how the ERGO baby carrier is so LOVED (I personally have written one of these when I bought mine!).

Q: What is your favorite other WAHM/WAHM sites?
I would have to say my favorite creation is the AIO's with crushed velvet inside.  My baby loooooves them!  The velvet is the softest most luxurious fabric I have ever used in diapers.

Q: What is your definition of a WAHM?
Work at home mom, a super-woman who is talented in the art of time-organization and can make a mean PB&J!

Q: What is most important to you in a Cloth Diaper Resource site?
To let WAHM's advertise and to have many resources and articles about the wonderful world of cloth diapers!!