FEATURED MOM OF THE WEEK

I would like to congratulate Luisa for being voted this week’s Everyday”MOM” of the Week! As promised, here is our feature interview with her that will give other members like you the chance to get to know her better. If you have any questions or would like to congratulate her, please feel free to post them here.
Allison Villarreal- AV
Luisa-LU



Luisa

Owner of Crocheted Little Things
AV: Why don't you start by telling our members a little more about yourself!

LU: Hi there, I'm Lu and I'm from Italy. I now live in warm Florida with my American husband and our 2 wonderful kids, Gabriel (5yo) and Michelle (3yo). I'm a mom full-time and in my spare time I run a business (Crocheted Little Things) that is allowing me to pay for my training as a Child Care Professional.

AV: What are your biggest influences in life?

LU: Well my parents sure were and now my kids :)

AV: What is your favorite thing about being a mother?

LU: See my kids smile, even better if the giggle. My favorite part of the day is when I tuck them in their bed to sleep while they whisper "I Lobe you Amore (honey in Italian!)

AV: What is it like being a WAHM?

LU: It's so much fun. Stressful sometimes, but I'm having lots of fun and have the opportunity to connect with amazing people (including the Everydaymoms members!)

AV: Why did you begin crocheting?

LU: Just to kill time during summer breaks. I learned from my mom when I was 9-10 years old.

AV: Tell us more about your business. What types of items do you make and where can we purchase them?

LU: Well right now I'm having fun making all things cupcakes: Christmas ornaments, spa items, little purses and jewelry.
I started selling generic items like slippers and blankets and then I "branded" myself on cupcakes.
My items are available in many places online:

http://piccoladonna2006.etsy.com

http://crochetedlittlething.etsy.com

http://Crochetedlittlethings.artfire.com

http://crochetedlittlethings.shophandmade.com

and just recently I got my own website http://crochetedlittlethings.com

AV: As the mother of a child with special needs, how do you handle it all? Any tips for other mothers out there?

LU: Just a word for you: COFFEE! Just kidding, I think it's good to be organized. Gabriel (my kid with special needs)
is in school during the morning so that's a good time for me to take care of errands out the house and chores in the household with my daughter: she's a little helper and is easily entertained. I'm also a really silly mom, kinda like a big kid: I don't walk, we march and imitate puppets, so my kids have the impression we're always playing. And I dedicate to them my afternoons: we play, color, watch a new movie, read, dance, laugh, etc! So by night time, they're done and the coffee frenzy starts so I can do my "online" chores. I'm also lucky that both of my kids like computer activities, so I use that sometimes when I need to crochet an order of the spot :)
Organize your time, taking your time to breath and have fun: it's my best advice.

AV: Our members have noticed your love for cupcakes, why cupcakes?

LU: Well, it actually started all by accident. A friend asked me to crochet some cupcakes for her and I listed them in my shop. They makes my kids giggle and I actually use them to teach colors and other stuff to Gabriel, really handy. They became a big hit in my shop and you know.....I just made lemonade out of lemons. I started making them in every colors and shape, the more I make, the more I sell. Obviously I love them for making me so popular and bringing a smile to everyone's face.

AV: What is up next for you? Any plans for the future?

LU: Now, we're in holiday season, so my only plan is to sell a lot and make it through with my hand still attached LOL More cupcakes items are in the process for sure, then I take one day at a time. I really wish to find a job in child care, my training is almost done.

AV: Any additional thoughts or advice?

LU: You guys rock! What other advice I can give to you???
For all the moms out there that struggle....open up and wash it out. You're not alone as you think ;)