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I feel like a circus clown sometimes

It’s THAT time of year again when we are juggling multiple balls at the same time! I now understand how clowns do it! You throw up one ball (or task) and then another and hold your breath that they all don’t fall down! I am wondering if keeping multiple balls in the air truly compares [...]

#CPSIA newbies, here’s a place to start!

It’s still shocking how many manufacturers (retailers, resellers, etc….) are STILL are learning about CPSIA and trying to understand how it affects them. (This doesn’t even take into account consumers who I truly believe are mostly ignorant to the law) I feel like every week I deal with a manufacturer who hasn’t even heard of CPSIA [...]

USPS postage increases again!

 
In case you didn’t realize it, the United States Post Office is increasing the cost of its postage, yet AGAIN! For the third year in a row, the USPS, is making an increase to the cost of shipping everything from first class stamps and postcards to priority mail and express. This rate increase while minimal [...]

Wishing all Mom’s a happy day!

It’s so refreshing to spend time with women friends. Last night I enjoyed a wonderful dinner and conversation with three other great women. It means so much to laugh, talk, and listen to other women share stories of their life. There is always something so fulfilling to commiserate with other Mom’s especially when parenting woes [...]

This baby jewelry will be music to your ears

I have to admit there is something so endearing and adorable about this baby jewelry that it just makes me smile. The idea of a baby moving her (or his) litte feet to hear these glorious baby anklet jewelry is just so sweet. Whether it is an infant who is just discovering their feet actually [...]

Guess who has threatened to sue us? Be warned if you sell these baby clothes

It happens at least once when you are in business…a threat of a lawsuit. Well, we are getting quite experienced here at Polkadot Patch Boutique. We have had our second lawsuit threat. Lucky us! The first isn’t worth a mention, but the second, recent threat….still a bit surprising!
So before I tell you anything futher…ask yourself, what [...]

Here’s why I’m happy to be a small business right now

In the midst of all the gloom and doom news reporting regarding the U.S. economy as well as the children’s industry disaster with CPSIA, I’ve been doing some thinking about Polkadot Patch Boutique and our place in the e-commerce world. I recently read a fantastic article illustrating why small businesses will persevere and have taken it [...]

Know any great sayings for my birthday this week?

Been fairly busy of late with an issue with our store that we are having to fix. We will come relate what has happened as soon as we get it all fixed. You won’t believe it when you read it but it’s an example of big vs. small.
In the meantime, I’m off to celebrate my birthday [...]

The #CPSIA rally is over. What now? Keep spreading the word.

I knew the collective voices would be heard during the April 1st CPSIA rally, but I really believed more media outlets would features this travesty and report to the American people. Where’s the media coverage? I believe CNN, FOX, and ABC were present but I haven’t heard of this rally being broadcasted by these major networks. How can [...]

Hey Congress, get ready to hear our voices tomorrow at the #CPSIA rally

Oh I can just imagine the excitement building for the CPSIA rally taking place TOMORROW in Washington DC. The momentum is building for the rally and everyone is ready to let our voices be heard!

I’m a big believer in the power of positive thinking and know this rally IS going to make a big difference. [...]