Crochet Market Vlog 🌼Results & What I learned🌿 

You have a lot of changes occurring in your life. A toddler brings a lot more physical chaos to a home than a baby, and requires a lot more mental energy as a parent. It is super important that the other parent also gets to develop a strong relationship with your child on their terms, and the only way for that to occur is to let them be together without you. (I hope that’s helpful.) Also, you are modeling for her how to be a happy and fulfilled woman, by taking time for your creativity and business. Finally, to those folks who feel the need to criticize you in the comments - this is your channel, you get to do what you want. They can go make their own channel. I love your work. ❤

That little mom ramble at the end made me tear up. Gosh mom guilt is so real. Even right now as I type this I feel mom guilt because my daughter is independently playing right now and I’m market prepping. And i totally understand the chaos of a house when you are in the thick of market prepping…my house is always a mess leading up to a market. And I try to be gentle with myself, but it’s hard…and I see how much my husband takes on so I can run my small business, but I wish I could just clone copy myself sometimes so he can relax, I can take care of my daughter,, and I can also take care of the house. Not to mention all the admin/behind the scenes work it takes to run a business. It’s crazy…and I say all this, but having a small business is so rewarding , and I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE A VLOG of you putting together the jungle gym for your daughter. How rewarding that will be. You got this ! You are doing amazing, in ALL aspects of your life!

Its a good thing your table began to look empty, it means all of your makes made people happy. I know emptiness can look sad, but it's a good thing lol

45:26 ❤ they grow so fast and I have 3 kids and i have all the feels when I pause to think about it - this is when they say crying is good for you because you are constantly falling in love with all the people they are growing into and you’ll constantly be missing them as they grow ❤ but if you can do what makes you glow - they’ll glow along with you 😊

This is the most relatable market/mom video I’ve seen. Mom guilt is real. I love being a SAHM but there are times that I get jealous that my husband gets to go to work and be around other people. On the flip side, he misses out on a lot at home. Just think, someday soon you’ll get to bring your daughter along with you! My youngest is 8 and she loves helping me with my markets. You did AMAZING at your show and you’re right, we crave more recognition. You’re an awesome MOMprenuer!!

Aloha from Hawaii 🌴 What a great day. I love all your whimsical flower items. The bookmarks, coasters,headbands. And my favorite the worms. Looking forward to your next vlog.

Guuuurl, you almost made me cry with you. Im a stay at home mom too to a 3 year old and it definitely is a challenge to manage time. Yet, I am so proud of your accomplishment!! You did amazing and its definitely a learning curve. Don't sell yourself short on your items. Increase your prices by $2-5 more because it is precious time you take from your child, family, and home. I really enjoy your videos && you're q wonderful mother and wife ❤

You will gradually get to know how much stock you need and how frequently you can do a market it seems like these were too close together to be able to make much in between. Hopefully, you will soon have one tote you restock after each market with floral bags, usual bags, business card display, etc. you can have your list, but also things already gathered. Each event is a learning experience. Give yourself some grace and be proud of what you have achieved so far. I’m impressed that so many of your items sold. You must be doing a great job of knowing your customers and interacting with them. I’m really enjoying your vlogs. I’m a knitter with a little crochet experience. Didn’t expect to enjoy this so much. You’re great to watch. Hugs and keep on trucking! Deb

Big hugs to you mama!! As a fellow mom who also struggles with balancing building my business and being sure I’m present for my children, hearing your reassurance that I’m doing good was validating. You may have seen your thoughts as ramblings; but I resonated with them wholeheartedly. We got this ❤

Wow congratulations! That’s awesome! I feel like everytime you have a mental hard days the market is always great! It’s like the market gods know 😂

Just trying to help you learn from my mistakes.. put the sand in gallon bags then put into the weigh bags!! Sometimes the stitches come undone and some sand will come out. Itll save you a big mess!!

Your parent ramble was just what i needed today, thank you (I definitely shed a few tears myself 😅) so I just wanted to thank you for being so open and vulnerable with us all. It’s a brave thing that means so much to the people watching ❤

Mom guilt is so tough! I have a 3 year old and a 6 month old. I brought them both with me to my first show of 2024, outside in the mud and cold wind. It was awful. I do not recommend. 0/10. Lol but it's because I felt so bad leaving them! Since then, my perspective has changed. There are positive parenting things about being a small biz owner/crochet artist. Our kids get to see it work hard, pursue our interests, and develop skills. They see us better ourselves every day. What a great model to follow, right? :) At least that's what I tell myself. Hope that helps! You're doing a great job! Also, the fact that this was so hard on you just proves how much you love her and prioritize her. 💜

I can totally relate to everything you’ve mentioned especially the feeling guilty part when we’re away from our kids. I’m also a stay at home home and a crafter. I love everything that you’ve made. You’re doing a great job❤

I understand very well what you are talking about when you talk about your baby, it happened to me specially with my first baby, and 21 years and 4 kids later it still feels the same way. so my humble opinion is that you are doing a great job at enjoying every moment you have with your baby, time goes by super fast. Most of all, the future you will appreciate the hard work you are making right now. trust me on this one, you can never go wrong in making something happen for yourself and the sooner the better.

Girl trust me I always have this grand vision with my crochet markets but having 3 kids I know it’s not possible! Best thing to do is realistic goals and if you want cute things to fill space like I have fake flowers to make it cuter !

Cannot wait for your worm release!

I totally relate to the mom guilt. Mine are getting bigger now (almost 8 and almost 11) but I still feel like I neglect them/the house for my business. But you're right. We are worth doing things for ourselves. Great job at the booth despite the struggles. That's amazing that you nearly sold out!

In case no one has told you lately, you're doing a great job! There is one of you and it's ok if sometimes things are more delayed/messy as you balance life. We wear lots of hats and unfortunately the guilt doesn't seem to end but a great support system/partner and happy days get you through ❤️❤️❤️

I love how real you are! I am not a mom yet but I know I will remeber your advise when I am!

The only suggestion I have is to use a darker color where your flower 🌸 prices are…the white washes out…at least on video it does 😊 but definitely know your worth and price accordingly 🥰 my sister also crochets and she refuses to lower her prices or bargen because she has learned what her worth is 🥰 your stuff is super cute! Especially the worms 🐛

I can tell you’re a good mom. Baby Girl is so lucky to have you!! Congrats on a great event. So sorry about the phone dying…I’d die inside. Things happen!!

I love that a lot of videos have been of crocheters getting amazing sales! So happy that your items are doing well! I also get mom guilt! But I just started taking them with me to markets

Uk Maker here, really love your videos. Get a list together of essentials and have it as a packing checklist. Or, leave stuff you'll need in the car, jumper, water, spare battery pack. Im glad it went well even though it didn't go to plan. :)

Sending lots of positive vibes your way and you’re not alone in feeling this way at all. Mines 23 and I still feel like I’m neglecting her and the rest of my family when prepping lol. BUT they are my “why” so I try to remember it won’t be like this forever and that I’m doing this FOR them too. Be proud that you are doing what you are and being successful❤

You got this, you are doing a great job and your stuff is so cute ❤ good luck with future markets, ill be doing my second one in a couple weeks and I'm nervous of how I will do 🤞🤞 like the idea of towel rack, been wondering on how to display my keychains, so thx for that! 😉

Love how honest and open you are. You say what we all think while setting up. Looks great.

Omg that perfectionist syndrome and being frustrated with reality vs. what was envisioned is so relatable to me. BUT…. Being on the outside looking in this time, let me just say wow! Please give yourself permission to be proud of your achievements at this market. Selling out that fast? Amazing. Just goes to show the quality and individuality of your product. Also, I used to do markets (not with crochet but with handmade and fair trade goods) and all of the lessons you learnt at this market I had to learn from experience too - you are not the only one!! Love your videos and can’t wait to watch the next one ❤

Every mum has mum guilt, please don't worry. Your find a routine that works for you. With the money you make from the markets Your be able to give your family days out, treats you may not of been able to buy. But also it okay for mum to have time off to, it's good for you. 😊

If you Put your flowers bags in the plushie or flower box as soon as you see them that might help.

Congratulations on your successful market! As an idea, as your stall gets low on inventory, don't be afraid to change it up, like take down a table and bring the back table at the front and spread out your lovely flowers and make them the star of the show. Also, the flower bags, when you said you forgot them again I definitely laughed - the dreaded curse of the flower bags!! Okay lastly, mum guilt is hard. It can feel like no matter what you do you feel guilty. It is really okay to have feelings about it, have a good cry, to reflect on your choices and choices of how you're spending your time and make changes etc. I'm not going to say hey you're the perfect mum - sometimes I have realised that I made mistakes in how I've used time or how I'm balancing things - it is easy to go to extremes and over time you'll find better balance that work for you. I have twin 10 year olds and I'm 47, and I can only speak for myself, but I think that it is really important that you do things for yourself, and specifically a business/job/career is such a good idea for so many reasons - anything can happen and being able to support yourself and your daughter with your skills and experience might save you in the future and give you independence and choices which it might seem like that will sooo never be you, but for so many of us, it will be. It is also awesome for your daughter to spend lots of alone time with her dad, and to spend periods of time which give him the chance to flex parenting muscles - making snacks, doing naps, organising meals etc., them knowing how to do that stuff is so important also even if they don't do it all the time. I would say too, my kids are 10, and they love seeing me work, and they now love being part of my crochet journey - my girl helps me make up a whiteboard with our market prep goals, my son also crochets and wants to make things to sell, they both helped the last booth I had and they've also helped their Pop with his market stalls. It is so good for them to see and learn these things! Seeing you do something you love and enjoy and are good at will become a core memory for your daughter. Ps. I can tell you've hit on a real genuine issue from the long responses from commenters as I scroll down - it's clear you are not alone and we are all learning as we go too! Again, congrats on your successful market and let's gooooo with your prep for your next one!! You got this!!

Watched this in two parts, but just wanted to tell you, you're doing amazing. We're on the same boat, again I have an autistic 5yr old and my husband works two jobs so we rarely see him during the week, and although he is so supportive and helps around the house when he can, it's like you said, they bust their butt all week and shouldn't have to pick up after us. I was just telling my hubby about my frustrations too, of not being able to get everything done, he said he doesn't mind a little mess. Even with that though I decided that I'm going to set aside a couple of hours a day to prep food and tidy. Then take a whole morning off while my child is in school to do any deep cleaning or catching up that needs to be done. Idk if that's technically going to work but I hope it at least helps to know you're not on your own.

Thank You for your courage to be real. I found three other moms when our children were toddlers and we took turns helping each other. We need community, we can't do it all alone. (Although we try 😵‍💫)

Congratulations! You’re doing great in all areas. Hang in there!

You should be so proud of yourself because you're making beautiful handmade items and have a wonderful looking set-up...and you're a mum of a little one! I do have some suggestions for when your items are selling and leaving gaps. Keep adjusting your booth displays to more evenly spread out the remaining items. Rethink your display baskets and shelves to display the remaining items in an eye catching way. For example, you still had a bunch of coasters and headbands and it could be eye catching to line those colourful coasters up along the front of your table and maybe splay out the headbands across the table. I'd turn the stand with the car hangers so they weren't bunched at the back of it. Basically just keep rotating your displayed items to fill gaps and show off everything you have left, like moving some of your flower displays across to one of the other tables. Hope that all makes sense (and it is not criticism but just ideas to keep your set-up looking awesome as things sell). I really enjoy watching your videos. Donna from South Australia 🇦🇺

Also wanted to add. Get Square on your phone. There's a tap to pay option

Well done on such a great result! Everything you are doing is for your daughter so don’t be too hard on yourself 😉 you are so sweet 😊

17:30 the booth looks so good.

Since you’re already using square, you should take advantage of their inventory count feature! That way you don’t have to write it down.

Great vlog, thanks. Tonnes of good advice and inspiration. I appreciate your art.

I have family in Oroville. I love your spirit.

Omg congratulations girl! That's awesome! I'm so happy for you & that it went so well! Everything looked so great❤️❤️

Once at a market a mobile boutique was stationed in front of me on the street- so there was a huge walk in trailer to buy clothes out of and a huge SUV attached. It ended up being a good day but I was so bummed at first because you couldn't see me at all if you were just driving by or parking. I love your worms so much. They are so cute. You should do one with like little daisy blossoms all over for spring/groovy vibes!

I understand the mom guilt. I used to go away for a weekend every June for 10 years in a row to sell my plushies at this 3-day convention. But my friend told me this: I am home with him 24/7, he needs time alone with others than me. Like his dad or his grandparents.

Your poppies are gorgeous 🌸 and I need the Kramer painting 🖼 😂 don’t feel guilty ❤you’ve got this momma 💪🏼

I totally understand the feeling, I had two of my kids pretty young and I would usually work split shifts with one hour break in between both and sure to cost of gas I couldn't go be with my kids during that break,, when I would pick them up from my mom's they would be sleeping and I would have zero time with them. It does get easier❤. My oldest is 19 now and is living in a different state💔 we are so proud of him though. My 17 yo is a great help with my other 4 though ❤️

Yes!!!! Sorry but I noticed the Krama photo in the background and I bought the same one for my boyfriend lol. Also congrats on the show and your stuff is so cute.

Also a SAHM who does markets. My 2 girls now either stay with my parents or my husband and always loved and being played with. And as mom's we also need "me time" but I also understand the guilt that comes with that. Its tough but they're always fine and I can get them extra little treats cause i have some spare cash

Suggestions okay. You are a great crochetier. You have quality work. I see it. My suggestion is to crochet on down time always. ❤ I was able to crochet 2 months straight none stop almost and have $5000.00 in inventory. Price what you're worth. You are great. I know. I've been doing this since I was 16 and I'm 65 now. ❤good luck 💯🤞you are great again LOL 👍

The moment you mentioned food trucks I told my husband “ oh that’s gonna be loud” 🤣 also you can order cards on vista print for cheap. Stickers too. I was fading in and out when you were talking about cards but that’s where I get good deals if you’re looking 👀 lol . Especially because the more you order, the cheaper per card it is and sometimes they will double it towards the end with a promo if you spend a few bucks more. They always offer some good deals.

Fellow perfectionist here, I have to keep forcing myself to just do the thing even if I personally think I’m no doing it perfectly. Also, solidarity on the market tech issues embarrassment moment: my first event I didn’t take the time to figure out my square reader and stuff in advance (because time management) and I had to make people wait while my phone just wouldn’t accept payment. I felt so embarrassed and inexperienced. It happens ❤

Everything you're doing is for your daughter. Before you know it she will be sitting down and crocheting with you. Just remind yourself that it's for her. Congratulations on selling out.

Congrats on a successful market. Never be sad about having low inventory. It’s always a good thing. It’s hard to judge how much will sell. So with that being said, I’m thrilled for you! PS the worms are so freaking cute! Is there a pattern for them?

You are doing an amazing job and you need to allow yourself to be happy. You are not superwoman and you can not do the impossible. When you are happy the family is happy too. You are also very pretty, hard working and talented. Life goes by fast,enjoy it. ♥You are also lucky to have a great father to help you, not everybody does. Let your husband help because you also work hard. I made that mistake of doing everything and it was a mistake.

Okay I am only 1 minute in and you’re currently talking about your towel hanger situation and going to goodwill and then I suddenly had the thought of small “S” hooks. Possibly that can be a solution because you won’t have to remove everything behind because they are individually hooked? Just wanted to share my idea before I completely forgot, but I’m only 1 min in, I’m sure you find something 🤭 okay. I’ll keep watching now LOL

Mom guilt is the worst. It’s not even rational half the time. When I get overwhelmed with market prepping and stuff surrounding the market I always go right to me feeling like I need to stop and give up and just focus on being a mom. My husband gives me a lot of reassurance but it’s hard. My house gets a mess. My craft room gets a mess. My time management and ADHD cause things to be so much more difficult than they need to be and I end up spending more energy stressing than actually getting anything done. Also when it comes to mistakes you learned at market.. we’ve all been there. Our phones have died. Forgot sandbags. Didn’t think about what we need I.e clothing snacks and such. Feeling bummed before a market bc you feel like it’s gonna be a flop. It’s not as simple as creating and selling for anyone let alone parents. Your passions are relevant. You’re allowed to have a life outside of parenthood. You will ultimately be a better mom if you’re allowed to do things for yourself that make you happy. Come up with a time management plan and get yourself into that routine. You got this mama ! Congrats on a successful market ✨🤍

I have a towel rack thing too (I think) and I put my review car charms on there with “S” hooks. I get the mom guilt thing. I have an autistic 5yr old and the guilt gets me too. I just try and work mostly when he’s asleep or at school/therapy.

How do you find out about markets or festivals? Im so proud of you 👏...now i want to make flowers..😊❤

Empty table is a good thing. Stop being so hard on that. Good job hun

U got this!!!!! Ifu ever wanna have a video call and crochet together, I'm totally down! I have 3 little kids so I totally understand:) ❤❤ u are doing great!!!

Could you attach small s hooks to the paper towel holder and then hang the plushies on the s hooks

Those are the cutest chickens. Where can I find the pattern?

Where do you get your wire and what size I ordered mine at Amazon 3 different times but they are so flimsy I use the barbecue sticks but you can't bend it thank you your flowers are so pretty

I Love your videos...but instead of saying your booth looks bad you should be happy it seems empty because of everything you've sold. You're very negative in this market video and sorry but not your best. No matter what if you're sharing your experience at markets...you should be more positive. Happy crocheting...Love ya anyway.💕

I watch Bailey from Goo Goo Goods, she does markets and has twin boys who are very young and she does a lot of prep during nap times. It might be interesting to see her journey as she also is very focused on her children and working around them. I'll link her youtube here but so long as your child has your total focus when she asks for it, you will be fine. Children and pets get upset if they want your focus and can't get it. LOL it is funny that sometimes while people are talking to the camera their pets will walk right in front or do other things to distract them and it totally comes down to "focusing on the camera and not them" www.youtube.com/@googoogoods