Spot-light on: Buttercup Headbands

Meet the Mom Behind Buttercup Headbands!

Who is Buttercup Headbands? Where are you located?
Buttercup Headbands is a headband company that focuses on comfort. A headband that is soft, stylish and washable. No plastic to poke you, no elastic to stretch out & easy to use. I sew & develop the headbands to meet the needs of my customers out of my home office in La Habra, CA.


How did you come up with your business name?
I chose the name Buttercup Headbands because as a child growing up in Minnesota I loved picking wild buttercups that grew in the field next to our house. They are my favorite wildflower, so cheery and soft. Now that I live in the concrete jungles of Southern California I miss those little flowers.


When and why did you decide to start your own business?
I decided to start my business when I was at home with my son doing all the usual mom things-laundry, playing hide & seek, vacuuming up goldfish cracker crumbs and just couldn’t seem to find something to comfortably keep my hair out of my face. I tried all the typical torture devices on the market-plastic headbands hurt, ponytails hurt after a few hours and elastic ones would stretch out. I wanted to look stylish with very little effort; I am afraid to admit it but I don’t even own a hairdryer. So I decided if I could not find what I wanted I would make it myself so the idea to start a business was born.


How did you get started?
I had a gift card left over from Christmas so I used it to purchase an $80.00 sewing machine and some fabric scraps and set out to make headbands that I could use every day. I spent hours on my little sewing machine playing with fabric and poking myself with pins until I created a headband that I could wear all day comfortably and even sleep in it. My friends loved them and with a little encouragement from them I decided I could start up a business. Little did I know what an adventure it would be, I used the internet to find out about how to create a website, apply for my patent and how to get started with building a business.


What motivates you to keep your business going?
I love working with fabrics and the fact that I can be at home with my son and enjoying all the little things like checking out all the local parks or making a craft project together is the biggest reward.


How do you advertise your business?
Getting the word out about my business has been the hardest part. I currently attend craft shows, pass out business cards and use word of mouth to promote my business. I am just now learning the ropes about how to market my product & how to write a press Release.


How do you juggle family and work at home?
I do most of my work after my son goes to bed. In the morning I wait for the coffee to kick in and I make a list of all the business tasks and family tasks to be done that day and schedule play dates/fun outings for the day. I carry a notebook everywhere I go to jot down everything from grocery lists to new business ideas. I also have a really great husband & in-laws and they help keep my son occupied when I need to run a business related errand.


What advice would you give to moms seeking to become a WAHM?
The hardest part is just taking the leap to start a business. It can be scary to venture into unknown territory. I am constantly inspired by other moms who have started a home based business. The best book I read was Mommy Millionaire by Kim Lavine, she wrote all about her experiences while starting a business and trying to be supermom at the same time. Reading about other WAHM struggles and successes lets you know that you are not alone and that you can do this business thing.


Current promotions/specials at Buttercup Headbands:
The End of Summer sale is my current special- Any 3 headbands for $15.00.
Just type the promo code: SUMMER


Anything else you'd like to add about Buttercup Headbands or about being a WAHM in general?
I found a plaque shortly after my son was born that said: Parenting- Hang On. Hug Tight. Laugh Often.

I think it is words to live by, it’s a wild ride some days but I wouldn’t change a thing.


Visit Buttercup Headbands at: www.buttercupheadbands.com





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