Many years ago (going on 14), I was a stay at home mom with three children (at the time).  My youngest daughter was starting school that fall.  I knew I wanted to move back into the workforce, but I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do.  I had a diploma in Early Childhood Education from my pre-children years, but I didn’t think this was the field I was destined to remain in.  I began to research what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.  The main elements that came to mind were 1) I wanted to be available to my children,whenever they needed me, had school trips, needed a parent volunteer, etc, etc.  2) I wanted to be able to bring in extra income to help my wonderful husband who had been our primary bread winner throughout our childrens’ early years and 3) I wanted to do something I loved.  There were many month’s of soul searching and research before I decided on this career.  I had always loved baskets.  Everything about them, their weave, material, the way they magically came together.  I remember going to Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens in Leamington, Ontario from the time I was a youngster and watching Mr. Colasanti weaving baskets.  It was amazing and the highlight of my visits.  Once I became an adult, I was able to purchase one of his baskets shortly before he passed and have treasured it ever since!
So I began. The gift basket business has evolved over the years, expanding and offering new and exciting products, but one thing has remained the same.  Every day, I love going to work, I love what I do, I get great joy out of my career and I am able to be available to my children….what more could anyone ask!

When my children were very young, I had the luxury of being a full-time, stay at home mom and I relished every minute of it.  I know this is not possible for many mothers.  (I also know that there are some, who enjoy working outside of the home, and I respect them for their decision).  My heart bled, however, for the moms who truly would have liked to be at home, but could not afford to do this.  When I began my business, centered around my family, I was determined to help those mothers if I could.  When I first started the business, I purposely kept it small, allowing it to grow, as my children did, so that it would not take over my life.  When I began hiring staff, I tried to hire stay at home moms. Moms who need to bring in an income, but still want to be there for their children.  I do this by offering flexible scheduling.  The moms that work for me, come in after their children are off to school and they leave in plenty of time to be home when their children arrive, if need be.  School field trips or important events in their lives are scheduled in, so that our working moms can attend.

After being in business several years, I thought of another way to help stay at home moms.  I created a drop ship program that would allow moms to inexpensively start a business from home, without any overhead, work short hours, that can be scheduled around their children, and bring in an income.  Although it may not seem like much to others, I am very proud to be able to help other moms who are looking to spend as much time as possible with their children.