More about the inner workings of Wallypop than you wanted to know

Recently, at Fashion Incubator, where I’ve been reading, there’s been a lot of discussion about professionalism and what it means, with various regulars implying that various guests are not professional. I’m kind of sick of discussing it there, but thought I’d share my thoughts here.
Personally, I’ve always tried to run my business professionally, even though [...]

I have a game plan for the interim and am feeling pretty good

Well, my 2.5 blog readers, I do have an interim game plan to keep me going February through August. There are still some details to be worked out, but I think I have a good, workable plan to keep me in business from February, when the CPSIA mandates reasonable testing, through August, when third-party final [...]

By and large, I have liked Fashion Incubator since finding them a while back.  But I part ways with them over some of their thoughts re: CPSIA. (And pardon typos, I’m typing with my left hand, Wally sleeping/nursing/coughing in my right arm and Genna sleeping on my left upper arm.)
Here is a quote from their [...]

Working

This is this week’s project (and it’ll spill into next week). Restocking fleece covers and wool wraps. I’m satisfied with the progress I’m making as we adapt to working with two littles. I’m getting in a good solid 2 hours a day, and as long as Miss G stays asleep during those two hours, I [...]

What I’ve been up to

because I know you’re all just dying to know.
Since I closed, I have:

learned to batik
restocked Mei Tai carriers
delivered some of said MT carriers to The Stork Wearhouse
restocked more MT carriers (you won’t see the new inventory listed because I’m not updating again until late December)

shopped around for new suppliers
restocked leg warmers
knitted my fingers off
made [...]

Restocking

OK, the schedule I published earlier was sooo off. I started out pretty good, then it all fell apart.
Priority-wise, here’s what I’m doing.
1. Doll diapers. These have been sitting out, taunting me for weeks.
2. Mei Tai carriers.
3. Fleece covers.
4. Wool covers.
Honestly, will I get to all these before I close at the end of the [...]

FINISHED!!

Today, I finished the last of my Made To Order orders. (A.M., this means you!)
YAY!
I have decided NOT to re-open MTOs at this point. It’s getting harder to work the same hours I’m accustomed to. Standing and working for very long (cutting, getting out and putting away fabric) makes my back hurt and eventually starts [...]

Plans for the rest of 2008

So… in case you did not know, we are expecting a baby in October.
Consequently, Wallypop will be taking a leave of absence October, November, and December 2008. I will re-open early January at the latest, potentially in December. We plan to play it by ear.
I know some WAHMs choose to keep their stores open following [...]

When are you restocking…

So many people ask when I’m restocking particular items. Here’s a general rule. If I have several of them in stock, but just not the color/pattern you want, chances are that I will NOT be restocking until I either run completely out, or run nearly out. You’re better off ordering Made to Order.
Now, here’s my [...]

Update

I’m sorry, I hate so many posts without pictures. I actually was going to take a picture of the flooded office, but was so busy cleaning up said office that I didn’t ever run up and get the camera. I’m largely back to normal in the office – for the time being. But I haven’t [...]