So, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting the beautiful and talented Natasha Nicholes of Houseful of Nicholes. She’s agreed to give us an interview and share her experiences and wisdom with us, Mompreneurs.

Without further ado, introducing…Natasha Nicholes!

Natasha and her BEAUTIFUL Family! :)

What’s the name of your business?
Houseful Of Stitches

What kind of services do you offer?
Custom created clothing and accessories for children and women – and the men who shop for them.

Do you have a personal or business slogan? What does it mean to you?
We serve families who want high fashion without the labels.

How long have you been a Mompreneur?
A little less than a year.

What’s your Mompreneur story?
In 2010, I found out that my husband and I were adding twins to our family. Because we cloth diapered, I couldn’t imagine having to buy cloth for two in such a short time frame (the start up is kind of expensive). So I started looking up tutorials to sew my own cloth diapers that would still let my baby bottoms look cute, but have our pockets not as light as they could be.

Diapers led to clothes, clothes led to aprons, and aprons led to purses, wallets, hair accessories. I’ve even done a nursery set for someone. Sewing allows me to still be creative without having to leave my children at a daycare (no judgment to those who do) because for us, it’s a financial block that keeps us from being able to do so. Three under four is a LOT for day care systems.

How do you balance your responsibilities, as wife (fiancé), mom, daughter, sister, friend seamlessly?
Honestly, with lots of prayer and lower expectations for things.I have come to realize that my house will NOT be clean every single day. I’ve learned that I won’t be able to sew 8 hours straight in the house. I’ve learned to not sweat the small stuff as well. I’m learning a LOT about patience (be careful when you pray for it), due to all of the things that I have to juggle. Most importantly, I’ve learned the value of NO. If it doesn’t increase the value of my life or my family’s life – then we’re usually not doing it.

What’s the biggest triumph you’ve experienced as a Mompreneur? How did you celebrate?
Opening my Etsy Shop, and having people who I had just met at a business retreat order from me. I also completed a nursery set – crib skirt, curtains, sheets and changing pad cover as well. We celebrated with dinner – on ME.

What’s the biggest challenge you’ve experiences as a Mompreneur? How did you recover?
My biggest challenge is not being so hard on myself. I can’t sew if I’m stressing myself out. Not to be confused with, I can’t sew if I’m stressed. I’m weird like that. If my brain is jumbled because I’m not giving myself a break, I won’t be good to customers OR myself OR my family.

Any words of advice to aspiring or established Mompreneurs?
Learn to accept support. My husband helps me by cutting fabric and being with the children on his days off. I’ve learned to delegate things and also trust housecleaning (when it’s done) to my two older children. I may have to train a bit longer, but it will be one less thing that I have to do later down the line.

How can the readers of AngelicaKimberly.com stay connected with you?
You can follow my blog Houseful of Nicholes - I talk about my sewing and all of the other random stuff that happens to our family on a daily basis. I also offer recipes, and DIY that will make things around the house a little brighter or easier.

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Ladies!

As a special gift , Mrs. Natasha is offering  a 15% discount to readers of AngelicaKimberly!!!
Use the code AngKim15 at checkout
This discount code will expire April 30th.

So get in on this deal, Ladies!
I’m headed over to Houseful of Stitches to shop, right now, as we speak! :)

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Are you a Mompreneur (or know of a Mommpreneur)? Would like to be featured on AngelicaKimberly.com?
Send me an email to angelica@angelicakimberly.com!

Be sure to include “Mompreneur Spotlight” in the subject line.

I’d love to have on AngelicaKimberly!
Let’s allow the Ladies of AngelicaKimberly glean from your success, experience, and wisdom! :)

Dance with the King!

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