Read about how one mom turned her love of scrapbooking into a business!
Meet the Mom Behind My Treasure Box!
Who is My Treasure Box? What kind of products does your business offer? Where are you located?
My Treasure Box is a company that designs deluxe, hand crafted scrapbook photo albums for life altering occasions such as Baby, Wedding, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, School Days, Family and many other events. Our photo albums are decorated inside and out so all you need to do is paste your photos in the designated spots on the lovely layouts. We are located in OC California.
How did you come up with your business name?
Walking the dog one day, I was looking at the houses in this high-end neighborhood and I noticed there were no lights shining through the windows, no kids playing outside, no sign of life. I suddenly thought that we invest so much time trying to get more, buy more, get bigger and better, we actually don’t have the time to enjoy the ‘more’ we have. These houses were big beautiful empty boxes. I realized what makes my life ‘more’ in every way are the people in it, and how we share time and memories together. I decided to keep my box filled with treasures, enjoying moments with my family and friends and treasuring them in beautiful albums, so we can enjoy every moment more than once.
When and why did you decide to start your own business?
I had a full time job teaching and organizing events for the school, I sold my scrapbook albums on the net, volunteered, invested in human capital – my two kids, a dog and a traveling husband. I tried to invent a time machine that will accommodate my schedule better…. I’m still looking for one. Two years after my daughter, Gaby, was born I decided my best investment was my family and so I launched My Treasure Box, a way to treasure what’s in the box and do what I love – Scrapbooking!
How did you get started?
The time machine project fell through.
What motivates you to keep your business going?
People. Clients. My family.
Do you have a particular product that's a best seller on your site?
Our best sellers are the baby books of all sizes and colors. People just love them! Each month we have a different promotion, sign in for the newsletter to be notified.
How do you advertise your business? Which methods proved successful/effective?
I advertise through findgift.com; Christmasgift.com; adwords by Google, social links on the net and word of mouth.
How do you juggle family and work at home?
I have split days. I work on orders, phone calls and my site during school hours, then have kids-time, play dates, social calls, friends and other home-maintenance activities until it’s bed time. I return to work for a few hours at night. Weekends tend to be family and friends time.
What advice would you give to moms seeking to become a WAHM?
Research the market before, take one step at a time during and have your plan laid out for the future. Most of all – be flexible!
Current promotions/specials at My Treasure Box:
We currently offer 40% off any purchase over $40!, enter coupon code: FRIENDS
Anything else you'd like to add about My Treasure Box or about being a WAHM in general?
Take the time to rekindle your soul – Save your photos in an album and put it where you will use it! Make an album for each one of your children – they truly enjoy telling their story, recreating whom they are. Give the gift of good feelings, treasured moments – give or make a photo album. We now offer a variety of kits here:
http://mytreasurebox.com/custom-scrapbook-premade-scrapbook-photo-gift/premade-scrapbooks-kits-and-cards/KIT.html
We offer premade or customized archival photo albums to fit your theme, colors, mood, and journaling needs so you’ll be able to treasure them forever.
We’ll work with you until you’re absolutely happy with your order. First 45min. consultation for custom albums is free.
Visit My Treasure Box at: www.MyTreasureBox.com
(Note: Product images and nterview responses courtesy of My Treasure Box. Please respect their work and do not copy and/or alter their images and words. Thank you! )
1 comments:
very cool!
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