Jamie Bird is the sweetie that donated one of her awesome Wet Bags for our Spring Fling giveaway! This innovative new product is SO smart and well made–I am very impressed. After years of dragging around wet diapers, clothing, and swimsuits in Walmart bags or ziploc bags that always burst open, the Wet Bag is a welcome, and stylish alternative.

Let’s get to know Jamie a little better, shall we?!

Tell us a little about yourself-

My name is Jamie Bird, and I run an online boutique
specializing in personalized, handmade baby products. About four years ago, I
told my husband I wanted to learn how to sew. I lugged my mom’s 30-year-old
sewing machine through the airport from Michigan to California, and went to
the library in search of a good HOW To book. I started sewing a few baby
items, and haven’t stopped since. Two new sewing machines and thousands of
hours later, sewing is my life’s work.

How did you get the idea for your product?

Actually, a friend suggested the idea for the wetbags. She is a connoisseur
of baby products, and together we knew it would be a must have for any mom.
From diapers to wet swimming suits to a cosmetics bag, it is a stylish and
affordable product considering how much use you will get out of it.

How is your business going?

Almost one year ago, I had my first online order. I am a relatively new
boutique, and have been really blessed this first year. I just hired another
mompreneur to help me out so I can spend more time with my family and
developing new products. It is a constant struggle to find balance between
work and family time. I am working on setting hours that I work each day,
and that helps me put less pressure on myself to “get it all done”.

What future plans do you have for your business?

I would love to continue making products that I find useful and unique. I
love babies, and hope that my products will be cherished gifts- treasures
that will make mom’s life easier. My long range goal is to have products
available in boutiques nationwide.

What advice would you have for someone that is interested in starting their
own business?

I have two- Initiative and Perserverence! I meet so many moms
that want to own their own business, but it seems overwhelming so they never
even try. A business takes time to grow, and small steps to make it
successful. There have been many days I would have loved to give up, but my
desire and love for this business won’t let me. If it is a true passion of
yours, go for it-and continue doing it even when things get tough. At the
end of the day, it will be worth all the hard work. I love that I get to
spend each day with my son, and I the many people I meet that make it so
worthwhile.