From a young entrepreneur, selling candy and baked goods, to a busy mom designing modern and durable baby essentials in upstate New York. Meet Thema Frangias, the founder, owner, and designer (and everything in between) of KTJBaby. Learn how she found her calling and why using natural, organic, and locally sourced materials are so important to her.
NATURAWL: Thank you for taking the time to chat with me, Thema. I wanted to start out by telling you how much I love your handcrafted products (my baby does, too). I especially admire how important it is for you to use organic, non-toxic, plant-based materials for your goods. KTJBaby definitely aligns perfectly with our vision at NATURAWL. We are very proud to offer your goods to our ethical conscious consumers. I'd love to hear a little about your backstory and how KTJBaby came to fruition.
Thema: I would say that the birth of KTJBaby was inevitable and began when I was just a child. I have always been quite opportunistic and entrepreneurial. I never celebrated Halloween as a child or really consumed the sweets, but I sure did collect all the candy I could. A week later, I would turn around and sell it to my sugar deprived 8-year-old peers. Then around 10, I had a pillow business in which I had my first introduction to selling wholesale and door to door. With a lot of guidance from my mother, she would shove me into a store and I would pitch them my pillows. It was terrifying but very valuable. I learned about margins, and the basic wholesale jargon to eventually work my way into several small local boutiques and hospitals.
The next big venture was once again back to food but direct sales this time. I made about $2000 off of brownies in a couple of months in high school. This venture began because a friend offered me money for my brownies which I was sharing every day. My wheels began to turn. I would like to say this was my first introduction to branding. I started carrying the brownies around in Victoria Secret bags for the simple fact that they were sturdy and it was what I had on hand. But I became recognized by these pink stripe bags and soon known as "The Brownie Girl". People I did not know would rush up to me asking to buy my brownies! In between all of this, there were plenty of other little ventures but this should give you the idea of the foundation that was being built. When I found out I was expecting, I attempted to continue going to school for as long as I could but it just was not feasible. I was blessed with a fairly healthy pregnancy, but I had just about every full-blown symptom. Exhaustion, back pains, puking three times a day, even passing out. It just was not physically possible to continue. Yet the contrast of studying and working 24/7 to have nothing to do was unacceptable for my brain; so I began to sew. I started to sew everything I could for my son until there was nothing left to create.
I then made a few bibs for an expecting friend and she LOVED them. This was a very different bib than what I sell now but of course, my wheels began turning. I had a pretty dead Etsy shop that I put zero effort into. Why not list some of my bibs there? And that's just what I did. I had no intentions of starting a business, I just wanted to make some extra pocket cash to keep creating. Well, customers decided otherwise. I would eventually have a few sales a week. Nothing crazy but considering I did absolutely nothing to promote my shop, I knew I had something. I began to refine my product, I created a more appropriate business name, opened up a Facebook page and began to promote my shop. Things really began to take off. Eventually, a store had approached me asking for wholesale information. I was shocked but ready! Fortunately, I knew exactly what to do and my margins were right. After much refining of the product (the bandana bib has been through over six revisions!) and really making sure it was something that aligned with my values, I opened up my business to wholesale and now have products in about 50 boutiques around the country.
NATURAWL: As silly as it sounds, I have to admit that I was initially drawn to your business because the name, KTJBABY, reflects both mine (K) and my son's (TJ) first name initials, but after investigating further, I realized that the core values of your business aligned perfectly with NATURAWL. I guess some things are just meant to be! Is there a story behind your business name?
Thema: When I created my business name, I was purely trying to create something that was optimal for an online business. Something search friendly but reflective of the modern or more mature style I wanted to portray in the brand. The three letters are an abbreviation of my name, my son's father's name and the "J" is for junior. If I had more children, I didn't want the rest to feel left out.
NATURAWL: Can you tell us about the natural materials you use for your teething rings and bandanas and why using organic, non-toxic materials is so important to you?
Thema: Selecting the materials I use today was a LONG process. The bandana bib itself had gone through 6 pattern and material revisions during the early stage of the business. My son was the perfect tester for my bandana bibs as he was a very heavy drooler. He soaked through almost every bib I used including my own. So I sourced over 20 samples of terry cloth to finally find the one I use today. I had finally created a bib that would keep him dry all day! I also wanted to make sure that the terry cloth was organic, as this was the portion that is rubbing against the child's skin. I eventually started using more and more organic cottons for the prints as well and now offer a fairly wide variety of 100% organic bibs. The terry cloth is sustainably grown and made in the USA. Using as many USA made materials and businesses for my products is really important to me because this reduces the amount of miles traveled before the bib arrives in mama's hands. The snaps I use are the most secure ones I've found and are made and sold by a small family run business right in the US. I did quite a bit of researching when I went on to upgrade my labels and those are made by another Etsy seller in the US as well. The wooden rings are made only a few states away and are CPSIA compliant. I wanted to create products that made me feel good and that I felt comfortable using on my own child. The textile industry can be quite wasteful and toxic and we only have one planet! Even in my own practices, I am quite weary on reducing waste. I use the tiny bits of terry cloth, that I cannot re-purpose for sewing, to clean. I donate all other scraps to a local quilter. I try to reuse packing materials, buy in bulk, and utilize materials efficiently. I focus on doing the best I can while still maintaining the quality and price point.
NATURAWL: How do you select which patterns to use for your fabrics?
Thema: I like to keep several factors in mind while choosing fabrics. Quality and function always come first, so I tend to stick to prints from the same designers and distributors that I trust. My personal style really is definitely reflected in KTJBaby as well. I love to find prints that are timeless yet trendy. Longevity of style is just as important and longevity of the item itself. I am a bit of a minimalist
and firmly believe in purchasing only products that I totally love and will use; this is something I want to provide in each and every piece I create.
NATURAWL: So tell us, what's next for KTJBaby? What can we expect to see from your business in the near future?
Thema: As I grow I plan on becoming more "green" in my processes and materials. One example of this is to utilize recycled cardboard for the retail hangers. I had sought out recycled options when creating my initial design, but unfortunately, this would have cost more than the bibs themselves! As I scale, this will eventually become an option that won't hurt customers' pockets. By the end of this year, I would like to have accomplished this as well as getting a workspace outside of my home. This way I can possibly bring on a small team and create opportunities for others in my community. I look forward to connecting and working with more like-minded businesses to bring moms and dads products that work, feel good to purchase and will last through multiple children!
Thema resides with her family in Buffalo, New York.
Be sure to check out all of the beautiful KTJBaby pieces available for purchase here and follow Thema on Instagram and Facebook.
Your comment was posted successfully! Thank you!
NEED PAPER WRITING HELP?
Cover letter front desk hotel no experience .
Order NOW!!! ==> https://essaypro.co
]
Richard wagner judaism in music and other essays
Assistance with writing a case study
Sample resume general manager administration
Short narrative essay example college
Style of essay writing
Research on eliminating paperwork
Sample resume occupational therapy personal statement
answers for essay questions uivzq[/url] management essays wlejs[/url] essay prompts october 2008 ncumn[/url] apps technical resume india dupni[/url] 52f63c7Life science essay assistance
Resume treasurer duties
Vice president engineer resume
Real estate broker resume objective
Free personal narrative essay examples
HGtYUPlKMnGFW
letter front desk hotel no experience [/b][url=http://studybay-com.blogoscience.com]studybay[/url]
]
presentation editing for hire for mba yucyr[/url] labourer resume[/url] limitations resume cgqnr[/url] web design objective szrbo[/url] to get english as second language article review pphsj 2021[/url]Cover letter for marketing executives
What is a good topic for an observation essay
Dracula essays bram stoker
tghuTRTjigFIr6F
letter front desk hotel no experience [/b] to right a job resume[/url] essay qouyr 2021[/url] essay prompt for university of cincinnati hyceq[/url] essay writers website for phd luzzp[/url]dissertation h
]
http://google.bi/url?q=https://essaypro.co
https://dollcrime5.doodlekit.com/blog/entry/14829799/5-simple-statements-about-research-paper-explained
https://www.codecademy.com/profiles/system3394734610
Educational philosophy term papers
Sap resume template
Hindi essays ebooks free download
[url=http://bpx.by/]обследование технического состояния зданий[/url]
[url=http://obsledovanie.www.by/]провести обследование здания[/url]
https://game7vienngocrong.net/forum/profile.php?id=545293
http://bittersweet.raindrop.jp/etc/goto.php?url=https://essaytyper.cm
Speech ghostwriters for hire usa
States history research paper topics
Learning resource teacher cover letter
http://forum.enemy.su/topic/454305-essay-format-cd-cm/
https://www.weleda.at/produkt/r/rasiercreme?r206_r1_r3:u_u_i_d=bb0e8aaa-d619-41eb-9a10-450345cfe2a2
https://bironi.ru/forum/messages/forum1/topic9/message384730/?result=reply#message384730
Cover letter front desk hotel no experience
cover letter for resume business development kcxrd 2021[/url] my scholarship essay on civil war ueqpw[/url] general writing task 2 template fesju 2021[/url] admission paper ghostwriting site au lhnzw[/url] letter front desk hotel no experience [/b] letter proper jjkuk[/url] small business plan[/url] administrative manager resume qcyxs 2021[/url] squall essay jrsct[/url][url=https://studybay.ws]studybay[/url]
https://www.kkt-shop.ru/blog/nachalo-prodazh-evotor-7-3#comment_5405
http://wowshop.com.tw/art/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=7558&pid=731117&page=1003&extra=#pid731117
http://sportensmiah.com/forums/topic/school-thesis-writing/
Pay to write remedial math cv
letter front desk hotel no experience [/b] mba scholarship essay assistance[/url] to write in email body when sending a resume lyvcx[/url] writing journalism dissertation proposal tjckz[/url] essays on apartheid xmatw 2021[/url] research paper editor websites for school – Sample resume manufacturing process engineer jfhhn 2021[/url] admission paper writers services au bysnl[/url]Bid specialist resume
Custom homework ghostwriters website
nepali rape xxx http://lbronze.com/media/js/netsoltrademark.php?d=coffetube.info/mov/791326/santa+fucks+hot+latina+cutie+thief
www korand.xxxxxx redwap.com http://mazaland.com/media/js/netsoltrademark.php?d=coffetube.info/mov/279511/pickup+girl+sex+in+public+porch+xxx
japan kimochi amateur http://www.bondageart.net/cgi-bin/out.cgi?n=comicsin&id=3&url=https://coffetube.info/mov/100388/latino+maid+service
xxxwww comwww.wwwxxxv vobo http://usmartsupport.com/media/js/netsoltrademark.php?d=coffetube.info/mov/236571/hunk+is+giving+playgirl+a+wet+crack+loving+act
monster coock redweb.com http://www.telegraphhotel.net/media/js/netsoltrademark.php?d=coffetube.info/mov/48309/foxy+blondie+gets+a+mommy+gyno
sex paksa japan http://www.siekman.net/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.UserAdmin&g2_subView=core.UserLogin&g2_return=https://coffetube.info/mov/99151/maddie+in+public+sex+porn+scene+in+toilet+with+a+really+horny+pair
raj.com xxx video http://brooksofa.com/media/js/netsoltrademark.php?d=coffetube.info/mov/402016/small+hands+plays+with+tied+milf+krissy+lynn
rainy chudai porno http://metmail.org/media/js/netsoltrademark.php?d=coffetube.info/mov/385522/perfect+big+ass+and+big+boobs+karlee+grey+with+hairy+pussy
film belu sex https://seuelectronica.ajuntament.barcelona.cat/APPS/ofhreghabitatge/Redirect.do?url=https://coffetube.info/bd/pegging
xxx hot saxyvideos http://jelrod.net/media/js/netsoltrademark.php?d=coffetube.info/mov/311437/stepsis+jenna+foxx+masturbates+and+banged+by+nasty+dude
bihar bath porn.com http://www.fullcirclecruise.com/redirect.asp?url=coffetube.info/mov/256973/south+american+polly+public+striptease+and+teen
jahangir khan sexx http://taiwancharger.com/media/js/netsoltrademark.php?d=coffetube.info/mov/218824/dirty+granny+loves+black+dick
open shot sex https://sexfrauen.net/wp-content/plugins/AND-AntiBounce/redirector.php?url=https://coffetube.info/mov/463504/grande+sex+celebration+in+casino+with+jessica+drake+kaylani+lei+kirsten+price+alektra+blue+and+mikayla+mendez
xxx vldeo kc https://consultaca.com/redir/?ca=12115&url=https://coffetube.info/bd/baseball
bf xxx vifio http://opac2.mdah.state.ms.us/stone/SV93I34.php?referer=https://coffetube.info/mov/245800/brunette+with+huge+natural+boobs
dog video xnxx http://lekhakiyarasangha.org/media/js/netsoltrademark.php?d=coffetube.info/mov/251021/playing+with+big+natural+boobs
deepika ki sexi http://2018hw.com/media/js/netsoltrademark.php?d=coffetube.info/mov/913504/ghetto+booty+banged
xx sex vedios http://www.getlinkinfo.com/info?link=https://coffetube.info/mov/283076/beauty+blonde+masturbating+in+bathroom&g2_returnName=Album/trends/crazyyballz/1/
xxxii video hc http://www.gavin-davies.com/JumpTo.aspx?url=https://coffetube.info/bd/son+force+fucking+mom+when+dad+outside+home
18girlfist time sex.in http://fit-stats.com/media/js/netsoltrademark.php?d=coffetube.info/mov/194188/massive+dong+satisfies+filthy+babe+to+the+max
remi sex video https://images.google.com.cu/url?q=https://tubepornmix.info/video/376896/extreme_anal_and_pussy_prolapse_after_bizarre_dp.html
jurdy porn videos https://www.wienerstaedtische-24.at/exitpage.html?url=https://tubepornmix.info/video/789766/next_door_milfs_from_europe_part_23.html
free porn singkat http://www.irvid.com/cgi-bin/atx/out.cgi?id=82&tag=porn+videos_top&trade=https://tubepornmix.info/video/42008/yoko%09%09ball_tie_sperm_release.html
sunilewon xxx video https://advisor.wmtransfer.com/SiteDetails.aspx?url=https://tubepornmix.info/video/368036/lisa_ann_sport_darbazshi_dzveli.html
video xxbokep sex https://maps.google.dk/url?q=https://tubepornmix.info/video/134336/nicole_bexley_chopping_up_some_wood_in_tiny_shorts_and_thigh_high_socks.html
x vdo oriya http://www.communityweb.org/ASP2/adredir.asp?url=https://tubepornmix.info/video/406783/brunette_bangladeshi_chick_bangs_with_horny_fuck_buddy_in_bed.html
brazzilian xxxmoovies xtimevod http://www.snwebcastcenter.com/event/page/count_download_time.php?url=https://tubepornmix.info/video/478565/bootylicious_pale_skine_blonde_sunny_lane_wants_to_ride_dick.html
xxx video pm3 http://www.kroupnov.ru/go.php?url=https://tubepornmix.info/movies/jacqueline_fernandez_sexxxx.html
xxx porno gore http://metrowestswimming.com/media/js/netsoltrademark.php?d=tubepornmix.info/video/125089/nessa_devil_in_inlove_couple_making_love_in_a_homemade_sex_video.html
b f codacode http://www.hamburg-gastronomie.de/informationen/masterindex.php?id=2042&navigation=specials-angebote&blink=https://tubepornmix.info/video/303425/i_owe_you_an_apology.html&xidliste=
hot xxxxx vdeos http://www.mature7.com/crtr/cgi/out.cgi?id=76&tag=ttop&u=https://tubepornmix.info/video/435186/18_year_old_sasha_rose_fucks_with_casting_agent_pov.html
punjabiw bhavi xxxxxx http://908292.com/media/js/netsoltrademark.php?d=tubepornmix.info/video/487931/it_all_starts_with_fingering_for_blue_angel_and_then_turns_into_hard_fisting.html
sex in sex.in http://www.letrasenlared.com/Varios/go.aspx?url=https://tubepornmix.info/video/96499/chloe_j_hot_as_summer_in_two_chicks_for_the_price_of_one.html
japan sex ibu http://hollybollydubai.com/media/js/netsoltrademark.php?d=tubepornmix.info/video/479150/leilani_leeanne_gives_her_greasy_ass_for_pounding.html
anna kimijima download http://koromo.co.jp/files/rank.cgi?mode=link&id=1260&url=https://tubepornmix.info/video/277945/anal_porn_video_with_my_adorable_brunette_gal_xxx.html
www.full hd sex http://thetravelingwife.com/media/js/netsoltrademark.php?d=tubepornmix.info/video/491498/attractive_barbie_white_gives_hot_footjob_and_gets_poked_doggy_style.html
politically scandal porn http://workingmommyabroad.com/media/js/netsoltrademark.php?d=tubepornmix.info/video/84121/flexible_blonde_jamey_janes_gets_to_try_her_yoga_with_sex.html
sunnylivone porn video http://demos-internet.ru/bitrix/rk.php?goto=https://tubepornmix.info/video/34461/babysitter_fucks_her_boss_to_keep_her_job.html
bhabhi cross porn http://xactprice.org/media/js/netsoltrademark.php?d=tubepornmix.info/movies/dad_fucking_daughter_while_sleeping_brazzers.html
anusaka sathe xnxx https://sexkontakten.net/wp-content/plugins/AND-AntiBounce/redirector.php?url=https://tubepornmix.info/video/192421/cfnmteens_sexy_ebony_fucks_the_gardener.html
https://zootovaryvsem.com.ua/
]
https://zootovaryvsem.com.ua/
af62194ee4c0d3225cb9222df83b g4
af62194ee4c0ds9323232fdf83b t722
]
]
list of fixed matches today walmart
betting odds[/url] bankroll management[/url] fanduel mlb lineup tonight[/url] score mid week jackpot[/url] top goal scorers[/url] games prediction[/url] betting online usa[/url] winner bet[/url] does point spread work[/url] odds daily prediction[/url] Win Sure Tips 1×2[/url] betting business[/url] nhl fanduel[/url] dfs sleepers tonight[/url] consensus computer picks[/url] odds prediction tips[/url]premium fixed matches go
juventus fixed matches tips
obiyan fixed match list
williams hill fixed matches 400
fixed matches paid via mpesa site
real fixed match site email
1xbet fixed matches gas
single matches 100 fixed matches bracket
3 for 3 fixed matches eyes
mega picks fixed matches round
strong fixed matches tips tonight
israel fixed matches tv
prediction fixed match prices
america fixed matches 1×2 paper
fixed matches daily back
fixed matches 100 sure win 8 download
upcoming fixed matches names
real football fixed matches list
raul fixed matches and time
i need fixed matches for today jr
best european fixed match 300
lachlan fixed matches minecraft
america fixed match rates
octopus fixed matches light
poland fixed matches on kodi
betting 1×2 fixed matches
vip fixed matches today 01
top fixed match sites ever
euro live fixed matches jones
best sure fixed matches ring
america fixed matches now
hoffman fixed matches update
betting tips fixed matches definition
betika fixed matches 4 pack
betsafe fixed matches location
obiyan fixed match yarn
sure weekend fixed matches
leaked fixed matches today series
america fixed match date
dembele fixed matches 10
leaked fixed matches photo
first hand fixed matches united
premium fixed matches exchange
typersi fixed matches time
premium fixed matches com code
combo fixed matches pro
correct fixed match predictions zip
sure fixed matches 100 off coupon
9jabet fixed matches 16
get fixed matches kitchen
william hill fixed match tickets and new york
next fixed matches 11
cheap fixed matches 0 2
30 odds fixed match en vivo
fixed match prediction tips basketball
poland fixed matches on youtube
good fixed matches tickets
liobet 100 sure fixed matches
fixed matches sure win youtube
master fixed matches zero
247 fixed matches soccer
fixed matches raul zuniga
gomes fixed matches now
sporting1x2 fixed match 10
fixed matches raul jr
sure fixed matches for today excel
ht ft fixed matches today qatar
sure daily fixed matches java
legit fixed matches girl
tips for fixed matches tonight
zidane fixed matches 30
fixed matches daily email
borussia dortmund fixed matches without
vip combo fixed matches guide
south america fixed matches group
atletico fixed matches game
the fixed matches pics
tips for fixed matches 66
pro soccer fixed matches memes
fixed match safe 9mm
www fixed match sure win tonight
fixed matches 100 sure bet at home meme
fixed matches betting sites 7 1
correct fixed matches full
fixed matches on dark web vision
raul 1×2 fixed matches fight
america fixed matches 1×2 quick
smart bet fixed matches job
mozzart bet fixed matches june
sigma fixed match jacket
]
fixed match action[/url] fixed matches houston[/url] matches pages on facebook map[/url] fixed match board[/url] matches big odds girl[/url] 1×2 fixed match Р°[/url] matches 888 kids[/url] fixed match of the day 3d[/url] time full time fixed matches quilt[/url] win fixed matches january[/url] matches tips today back[/url] fixed matches 1×2 winner[/url] matches 100 sure bet at home uk[/url] fixed matches wedding[/url] of fixed matches dimensions[/url] fixed matches de[/url] fixed matches by mail[/url] fixed matches ever[/url] fixed matches top[/url] fixed matches for today new[/url] fixed matches predictions[/url][url=https://sure-fixedmatch.club/tennis-predictions-1×2]Tennis predictions 1×2[/url]
[url=https://sure-fixedmatch.club/ncaa-men-s-basketball-odds-2020]Ncaa men’ s basketball odds 2020[/url]
[url=https://sure-fixedmatch.club/nfl-picks-and-predictions-week-15]Nfl picks and predictions week 15[/url]
[url=https://sure-fixedmatch.club/mlb-home-run-derby-predictions]Mlb home run derby predictions[/url]
[url=https://sure-fixedmatch.club/nfl-predictions-for-week-15-2020]Nfl predictions for week 15 2020[/url]
[url=https://sure-fixedmatch.club/stakewins-prediction-today]Stakewins prediction today[/url]
[url=https://sure-fixedmatch.club/odds-to-win-a-golf-major-in-2020]Odds to win a golf major in 2020[/url]
[url=https://sure-fixedmatch.club/week-6-nfl-vegas-picks]Week 6 nfl vegas picks[/url]
[url=https://sure-fixedmatch.club/bucks-and-raptors-odds]Bucks and raptors odds[/url]
[url=https://sure-fixedmatch.club/mlb-picks-covers]Mlb picks covers[/url]
[url=https://sure-fixedmatch.club/fifa-2020-world-cup-winner-predictions]Fifa 2020 world cup winner predictions[/url]
[url=https://sure-fixedmatch.club/fixed-matches-football-prediction]Fixed matches football prediction[/url]
[url=https://sure-fixedmatch.club/sport-predictions-limited]Sport predictions limited[/url]
[url=https://sure-fixedmatch.club/football-betting-advice]Football betting advice[/url]
[url=https://sure-fixedmatch.club/future-of-sports-betting]Future of sports betting[/url]
[url=https://sure-fixedmatch.club/nfl-week-13-vegas-odds]Nfl week 13 vegas odds[/url]
[url=https://sure-fixedmatch.club/deep-sea-fishing-tips-for-beginners]Deep sea fishing tips for beginners[/url]
[url=https://sure-fixedmatch.club/horse-racing-betting-sites-new]Horse racing betting sites new[/url]
[url=https://sure-fixedmatch.club/nfl-picks-espn-week-7]Nfl picks espn week 7[/url]
[url=https://sure-fixedmatch.club/nfl-odds-week-17]Nfl odds week 17[/url]
очистители воздуха momax купить [url=https://omsk.climateon.ru/]увлажнитель воздуха купить омск[/url] тепловые пушки electrolite