After a January that seemed to drag on forever.....
March and April will be here before we know it! That means National Mom & Pop Business Owners' Day and National Handmade Day are almost here!!!
So we're using February's blog post to highlight some of our makers and the details of what to expect on these big days…
{click pics and graphics, to be taken right to that maker’s collection, a particular item, or to our facebook invites}
FROM SCRATCH FARM
I’m Amy. My biggest titles are “mom” and “maker.” But I’m also a chef, driver, photographer, developer, tester, bottler, labeler, social media manager, store owner, maid, pet caretaker, co-op director, blogger, order fulfillment associate, gardener, bestie, delivery person, and more! 😉
22 years ago- I became a MOMMA, and am now the mom to two young men. All of these years, I’ve wanted nothing but the best for my boys. I’ve changed what we eat and what products we use. I’ve tried hard to eliminate processed foods and toxins from our home. And as a single mom for the last 10 years, I’ve wanted nothing more but to be around as much as I can for the boys, and to set a good example for them. So I started a business!
12 years ago- I became a MAKER. Of natural, non-toxic, pampering, sudsy, moisturizing, detoxifying, eco-friendly, cleansing, and hydrating home, bath, and body products. To make a difference for our home, our health, our planet, for my new customers. It’s been an amazing decade of changing people’s skin!
8 years ago- I became a FOUNDER. I founded National Handmade Day. To celebrate makers! To bring awareness to handmade. To cheer on the artisans and artists. To shine a light on the quality and uniqueness of homemade goods. Viva la handmade!
6 years ago- I became a DIRECTOR, as I started up Handmade on Main. A boutique handmade shop and a maker co-op. To give a home base to some of my favorite makers. To give them exposure, love, direction, wholesale and market opportunities, community over competition, and sometimes just a listening ear. To give them a space to have hands-on workshops. To provide them an online presence. To help their business grow.
For National Mom & Pop Business' Owners' Day, I'm dropping a soap in every single swag bag. And five bags will be gifted a hot/cold rice pack.
For National Handmade Day, I’m having my annual buy more, save more sale:
Spend $25, take 15% off with coupon code HANDMADEDAY15
Spend $50, take 20% off with coupon code HANDMADEDAY20
Spend $75, take 25% off with coupon code HANDMADEDAY25
Spend $100+, take 30% off with coupon code HANDMADEDAY30
Click this pic to be taken to my collection. Browse, find your favorite items. And get ready for the big sale!
FOND BONE BROTH
Brewed like a beer, infused like a tea, sipped like espresso, our bone broth tonics are the surest way to level-up the flavor in ANY meal. Just replace water with bone broth in any recipe and you’ll be so FOND of the amazing flavor!
A Firm FONDation
FOND means foundation or base in French. Bone broth is the FOUNDATION of your culinary and nutritional lives. When creating our bone broth, we knew we needed to make a product that was one we would be PROUD to feed to our family – toddlers included. Formulated in our kitchen and now made shelf-stable through a gentle pressurized process, our customers can taste AND see the difference. Packaged in glass with custom illustrations from an Austin, Texas artisan, our eco-conscious packaging is something customers can feel good about using.
Our bone broth is super gelatinous and 100% free of gluten, sugar, carbs, and fats – all third party verified. Our bone broth has around 20 grams of protein per jar and is full of trace minerals you’ll be hard pressed to find in any other food.
We only source from verified regenerative farms where animals are never given synthetic hormones and are never fed any GMO supplemental feed. They graze their entire lives on pastures, free from pesticides, chemicals, and synthetic fertilizers.
Regenerative agriculture goes beyond organic farming, pasture-raised, and cage-free and adds conservation and rehabilitation of existing lands to create a healthier ecosystem as well as healthier animals and more nutrient-dense food.
In honor of National Handmade Day, each jar of Fond Bone Broth will be marked down to $11 on April 5th. Saving you $3 each!”
DEZYNR
“My name is Nadia and I am the proud artist behind Dezynr where I design and handcraft colorful and unique clay jewelry and accessories. Being a business owner over the last couple of years has been a dream come true. Aside from generating my own income by making art, I also get to connect with so many communities, find creativity in fun ways, and work at my own pace. As a soon to be mother, sharing my business means that my children will also see that they can create their own future in infinite ways.”
ART & SOUL
"Hi! I’m Anastasia, a former Art teacher, Texas maker, and creator behind Art & Soul. I started my dream job as an Art teacher in 2013 and I loved being with my students and expressing my passion and belief to young educators that Art isn’t just a hobby, but a way to help them pursue their future career. While I loved teaching, I also liked staying organized in my classroom by doing things such as labeling all my art supplies, giving students art jobs that gave them a purpose and understanding on how to take care of the materials, staying on track with my busy schedule by jotting down notes, and color coding my teacher planner. I remember when planners became popular, all I wanted to buy were special stickers for Art teachers, specifically Art rotation days, art district meetings, and art show reminders. However, there were no such things; I searched and searched but only found generic stickers for teachers. This is what made me start my small biz.
When I started this small business in 2019, I first began with an Etsy shop with just a few Art teacher sticker products. My Art teacher friends and colleagues saw my stickers in my planner and they absolutely loved them and began ordering from me. I felt proud to help my fellow colleagues. However, it turned out that having products just for Art teachers wasn’t enough. The majority of my family are teachers, from middle school Technology, to High-school English and Science teachers, even a college professor, and more…they all requested special stickers for their teaching needs. This is when I began thinking, why not make things for all teachers for their classroom needs.
Over time, my family and friends who are teachers requested from me not just to have stickers, but they wanted something more, something that involved cute outfits and accessories like customizable beaded lanyards, t-shirts, and jewelry. So now, that’s what my business is all about! A Teacher Goods and Gifts Shop!
Here at Handmade on Main you will find original teacher vinyl stickers and beaded lanyards, a great gift to give to teachers for the upcoming Teacher Appreciation Day or for the end of the year as a thank-you gift. You will also find other products not just teacher themed, but Texas themed as well, all handcrafted gifts and accessories to honor the beauty of Texas from special vinyl stickers, post-cards, and magnets. A perfect way for teachers and Texas locals to show off their Texas flair!
In honor and celebration of National Handmade Day, I’m offering 20% off my entire shop starting Friday, April 3rd and ending on Sunday, April 5th at 11:59pm. "
FIRST CABIN CO.
"Hi, I'm Elisabeth, the maker behind First Cabin Co. It's a brand I created to celebrate life's little moments. It started as a fun hobby of making party-in-a-box gifts for friends and has now turned into a purposeful venture of delivering fun in the form of tiny gift able parties,snarky award ribbons, and the ever growing college of holiday surprise balls. My products are designed with attention to detail, making them the perfect thinking-of-you gifts for anyone in your life. I encourage you to give your favorite people a surprise that's better than a card and more affordable than a coffee run.
I'm usually crafting and creating in the nooks and crannies of my life. That includes full-time work-from-home pharmacist duties, keeping up with growing boys, and their fun firefighting dad. Creating is an outlet for me. It's calming, a place to brain-dump and have fun. I hope you have something like that for yourself, too!
In honor and celebration of National Handmade Day, I'm offering 20% your purchase of $20 or more. Discount will apply automatically to your in-store and online orders. Happy Shopping."
RELYT
"Relyt (pronounced "rē-light") is more than just a brand; it's the culmination of my personal health journey. Back in 2015, while living in Long Beach, CA, I stumbled upon herbalism as a solution to a lifetime of health issues. The discovery ignited a passion that has since taken me on a fascinating journey around the globe.
Even while soaring as a flight attendant, I carried a suitcase filled with hefty textbooks on Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, Indigenous practices, and more. The captivating world of Western Herbalism, with its nerdy phytochemistry, resonated deeply, connecting me with my own ancestry. Under the mentorship of the incredible Western Herbalist, Julie James, my passion flourished.
What began as a personal quest soon transformed into a dream: to do what I love while making a positive impact on others. While still working as a flight attendant, I launched The Relyt Wellness Podcast. (Did you know "Relight" is simply my name spelled backward?) The podcast is our way of empowering you to explore different approaches to wellness and herbalism, ensuring you feel included and knowledgeable about your choices.
Crafting teas and tinctures that are not just effective but also a joy to use became a natural progression. In March 2020, amidst the world's shifts, I took advantage of quarantine to brand our formulas, build a website, secure a domain, create content, and establish Relyt as an LLC – all with Google as my trusty sidekick.
As the pandemic unfolded, my wife and I seized the opportunity to return to the Texas Hill Country, my roots. This move marked a turning point for Relyt, and in March 2021, we proudly sold our first product at an outdoor market in San Antonio.
Today, our operations thrive from our own little warehouse in San Antonio, TX, where we carefully craft our blends in small batches, shipping them with care across the nation. We're honored to partner with boutiques, spas, hotels, and cafés, and our journey is far from over – we're always looking for new ways to grow and share the Relyt experience with you.
In honor and celebration of National Handmade Day, we’re offering a free tea infuser with every herbal tea purchase. While supplies last.”
MIXY
"MIXY is the result of the desire to enjoy delicious craft cocktails at home. Over the years, we observed that the art of mixology is serious work. In order to make a perfect cocktail, you must study, craft, taste, and fine-tune recipes. But, who has time for that? In an effort to find something a little more approachable, but still just as fun, MIXY was born.
Founder Meredith created Mixy during a time when gathering outside the home was a bit difficult. Restaurants and bars were closed which meant delicious cocktails were scarce. Meredith created our original flavors, in her Dallas kitchen, with the help of her friends and family. After realizing how delicious her homemade cocktails were, she wanted to share them with everyone! Meredith wanted to give the rest of us the amazing at home experience she was able to create with Mixy.
MIXY makes craft mixology simple by providing handcrafted ingredients to make delicious drinks with a simple two-step process. Add 24 ounces of the spirit of your choice to the jar and let it infuse in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. The infused liquor can be enjoyed on its own, with our suggested mixers, or added to your favorite cocktail recipes. Each jar makes sixteen 1.5 oz. servings of infused liquor and can be infused twice for 32 servings.
Our MIXYs are good. Really good. But since MIXY started, the best part has always been the way these cocktail infusion kits bring people together. More than anything, we hope MIXY helps you create fun memories with your favorite people.
Cheers!"
As MIXY is revamping and rebranding, every last $24 jar is now marked down to $15!!!
COMPANY'S COMIN'
"Company's Comin' is more than just a food company; it's an artisanal culinary experience crafted with love and tradition. Our easy dinners are a testament to our commitment to delivering exceptional flavors while keeping convenience in mind. Each mix we offer is a family recipe, passed down through generations, ensuring that every bite carries a sense of nostalgia and authenticity. With meticulous care, we hand-spoon and hand-pack each mix, ensuring the highest quality and attention to detail. We understand that not everyone has the luxury of spending hours in the kitchen, which is why our mixes are designed to provide hassle-free meals without compromising on taste. By offering quick and delicious options, Company's Comin' is a lifestyle brand that is on a mission to bring families back to the dinner table, one mix at a time.
To celebrate, take $2 off each meal kit on National Handmade Day!"
WHAT TO EXPECT AT OUR NATIONAL MOM & POP BUSINESS OWNERS' DAY SWAG BAG GIVEAWAY EVENT!
Friday March 27th and Saturday March 28th.
The first 10 shoppers to spend $100 with us on Friday will receive a swag bag. The first 10 shoppers to spend $100 with us on Saturday will receive a swag bag.
IN-STORE
Come in either day, from 11am to 5pm. And just be one of the first 10 shoppers to spend $100 with us.
ONLINE
You can spend $100 online either day, from 11am to 11pm! Just be one of the first 10 to spend $100 with us. Steps?
1 Add $100 to cart.
2 Then add the swag bag to cart.
3 Use coupon code SHOPHANDMADEINTHEUSA. And watch the price of the swag bag drop from $200 to $0.
SWAG BAG DETAILS
Our makers are busy coming up with amazing ways to fill the bags for you. You can definitely expect to receive goodies, coupons, and a voucher for a free t-shirt. Several bags will also have Handmade on Main gift cards!
WHAT TO EXPECT ON NATIONAL HANDMADE DAY!
We'll be open regular hours, 11am to 5pm.
And lots of our makers will be having amazing sales! We'll keep everyone updated on all the exciting savings.
Want more info on the big days? Click the graphics to be taken to our facebook invites. Don't forget to rsvp!
Want to shop? Our website is up and running 24/7. www.handmadeonmainboerne.com
Or come see us, Tuesdays to Saturdays, 11am to 5pm.