I have decided to get back to the blog!
2010 was a fabulous learning experience and MIO Bags explored and grew with everyday and new customers. In the next few weeks, I will be going over the good, the bad, and the ugly.
The first thing I learned was that I am truly blessed. I met all kinds of people by selling in the open air markets last summer. By offering custom bags, I was also able to modify bags upon request. The most eye opening thing that happened was the requests from parents and grandparents to make bags for kids that have medical needs. Oilcloth is a laminated fabric that can be cleaned and disinfected without loss of integrity in color or fabric. Perfect for bags that carry medical equipment.
I never knew some kids have to physically wear their Epi Pens because their allergies are so severe. The first encounter came on Block Island when a grandma brought her granddaughter to my booth to have a fannypack made for the epi-pens. Now up until then I did not make fanny packs, but we modified the wristlet. The little girl was elated that she did not have to wear a medical looking bag and she chose the super cute polka dot fabrics!
Another group were the kids that have Juvenile Diabetes. The tween girls don't want to the embarrassing stares when they open their bags to get out a tester or a pump. Custom oilcloth bags did the trick. They pick out the fabrics and I make sure they are stylish and their equipment is safe and dry!
These little encounters assured me that I had made the right decision to close the accounting practice and start MIO Bags. Thank you to the little angels that have crossed my path!
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