One Little Bow

The month of February is OLB’s anniversary month. I am proud to say I have been a successful small business owner for two years now! Through this experience I have felt every emotion imaginable from being extremely upset and wanting to close one day to being unbelievably happy the next.

I often get asked “how do you do it?” A mother to three girls, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a friend and a business owner. Well, it’s by no means an easy job but loving what you do makes the time away from my family and friends a little more worth it, and a little easier to accept.

I love my job. The most rewarding part for me is not the money, because lets face it once it’s all is said and done, I make about 4.50 an hour and I put in more hours than a full time job! LOL! No really, the best part for me is the friends I have met along the way. My customers have become my friends, I have watched their babies grow, new babies be born, and gotten to know their families. Much of it is done through Facebook or email, but they still and always will have a very special place in my heart.

The other rewarding part is seeing all of your cuties in the stuff I make! I just love that! It is the highlight of my day to see a new picture on our facebook fan page, or uploaded to the website gallery! <3<3<3

I cannot thank you all enough for being so patient with me this past year I know shipping was a bit delayed due to pregnancy complications and my daughter becoming ill shortly after birth. In the end, It all worked out. I managed to get out your orders and hopefully made everyone happy. I apologize again to anyone who experience ‘longer than average’ wait times throughout 2009. Thankyou, Thank you again for your patience and understanding.

I would also like to thank you all for telling your friends about One Little Bow. You have made us grow so much! I really mean it when I say “Without you, none of this would be possible.” I cannot brag enough about our awesome customers!!!
Now that I’ve got all the mushy stuff out of the way, I would like to explain our first contest!!!

This if for all of our ‘OLB LIFERS’ If you purchased a bow from me way back when we first opened two years ago, please submit a picture of your daughter in that bow! IT does not have to be a recent picture.

I’m going to call this the Ugly Bow Contest! I know my bows were nowhere near perfect, or even good when OLB first opened. So, I’m going to make it up to you! The person with the ugliest bow, made by One Little Bow will win…… A NEW BOW!!!
Rules:

1) Must Be an OLB Bow- Somehow, I remember every bow I make. I’ve made thousands, and I still remember when I made them. So don’t’ try to slip one by me. 

2) Bow must be Ugly because of the way it was made, not because it got sat on, colored on or anything like that!

3) Please send pictures to Jessica@onelittlebow.com

**Don’t worry about hurting my feeling! I am excited to see all of my “first months” worth of work!

So, all you OLB lifers; dig up those old photos of your cute baby in my ugly bow and I may repay you with a new one! You have until Friday to submit your ‘ugly bow’ pictures. I will then have them voted on via Facebook.

This month will be filled with all kinds of exciting specials, contests and giveaways so stay tuned and check back often!

Thank you for helping One Little Bow celebrate a wonderful 2 years of business!!

Jessica Bridgewater- One Little Bow Owner/Designer

Good morning to all of our fabulous OLB customers!! I hope you all have had a wonderful start to 2010! I just wanted to remind you of our holiday deadlines and a few other things going on.

***HOLIDAY DEADLINES***

St. Patrick’s Day deadline is Feb 10th

Easter is Feb 21st.

Orders placed after these dates will not have guaranteed holiday delivery.

***SALES and WAYS TO WIN***

The 20% off orders of $20.00 or more ends on Sunday! Enter ‘January’ at check out to get your discount.

If you haven’t read about our Bow Parties, or our Referrals please take a moment to do so! These are fun and easy ways to start earning free bows! The best part, there is no limit!!

Please submit your pictures to the customer gallery for your chance to win a 15.00 gift certificate.’OLB PRINCESS’

Add us on Face book, we give away a 15 dollar gift certificate every 100 fans! So add us, and tell your friends about us for your chance to win! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kansas-City-KS/One-Little-Bow/83791870348?ref=ts

**OTHER IMPORTANT NEWS***

Next Month we celebrate our two year anniversary! If you have any ideas of specials or sales you would like to see please let me know. I’m open to any ideas!

Many of you have probably noticed that you cannot track your order on the website. We recently switched our hosting company, and are still working out some of the kinks. If you have questions on a pending order, please feel free to contact me and I will give you an update.

And as always, if you have a custom order please let me know! We can work together to create just what you are looking for!

Take care!

Jessica

YAY! I am caught up on all orders! I’ve never thought it would feel so good to be back on our normal turn around time (and even a little ahead!)

If your order was delayed with shipping you have either received it, or can expect it just a few days! Again, Thank you to ALL of you for your understanding during the end of my pregnancy and the birth of my baby girl! You all got 25% off coupons in your box!

Can you guys believe Christmas is right around the corner!?!? Wow this year FLEW by! Just a reminder that all Christmas orders need to be placed by 11/15, this allows for our turn around time, and those dreaded holiday shipping times.

We have lots and lots of sales going on right now. Don’t be shy, come place your order….After all, you’ll get it with in the time specified, maybe even before!

Until next time,

You all take care!

Jessica

Hey everyone, as most of you know my third little girl was born October 13, a few weeks ahead of schedule, but that’s ok

I just wanted to say loud and clear that I am aware that orders are behind, I am very very sorry for this and I am working very hard to get caught up.

Some (most) of you have been very understand, thank you for that. I want you all to know that I have never taken this long with orders before and never will again. From my 31 week of pregnancy until I delivered it was nothing but one problem after another. I was put on strict bed rest for weeks, then modified which only allowed me up for a few hours a day. I did at that time also have 2 little girls, a house, and a husband to take care of.

I am not trying to make excuses here, that was just my life and the reason orders got behind.

I know first hand how frustrating it is to order something and not receive it when you want or are expecting. I just need you all to understand that I am trying. I started working again the day after I got out of the hospital from having Leah. Who does that? well, I do because I am dedicated to my customers.

If you have already got your order from me, you noticed there was a 25% off coupon in your box, If you have not received your order yet, you will also get a coupon if your order is shipped later than the 25 business days.

Once again, I am so sorry to everyone I have upset, or everyone who is/has waited longer than expected for orders. I have no problem admitting the wait has been ridiculous. Luckily I am close to being caught up and this should not be an issue for much longer.

Thank you for reading and understanding.

Jessica

Hey all of our fellow blog followers, also known as our best OLB customers

I just wanted to remind you all that Halloween orders need to be placed NO later than September 15! I know this seems WAY early, but this little baby girl of mine is already anxious to get out so I want to make sure you all have your orders in time.

If anyone one Lives in the Kansas City area, stop by the “Old Settlers Day” craft show in Olathe on Sept 11 and 12! We will be set up there with a wide variety of bows, clips, tutus and more (even stuff that is not on the website). We would LOVE to meet you!

*All of our sales will end the last day of August, this includes the free shipping over $25.00. Order soon to take advantage of these great deals!

Have a fantastic week everyone!

Jessica

Wow!!! I absolutely can not believe how fast the summer went by! My daughter goes back to school (she starts Kindergarten … ) in less than 2 weeks!

Our bow and clip of the month for August are posted, check out all the Halloween stuff under the ’seasonal’ album. A few more items will be added over the next week or so, check back for those!

As many of you already know I am due with our 3rd and final little girl in October. With that being said, we are asking that ALL halloween orders be placed no later than September 15. I know it still seems like a while away, but I would hate for you all to not receive your orders in time because the little miss decides she’s ready to say hello.

The OLB Princess for August was also posted today! Congrats! Mommy please contact me! Remember all photos submitted via myspace, facebook, or uploaded to the website are eligible to be the next OLB Princess. You win 15 dollars to onelittlebow.com

The August special is FREE shipping on orders of $25.01 or more!  take advantage of this to save some money!!!

Lastly (most importantly Orders placed today and on will no longer be on a 6 week turn around. Our turn around time is 3.5-4 weeks! Yay for that!!!
(orders placed up until 7-31 may still take up to 6 weeks to ship)

Thanks everyone. Please let us know if you need anything or have any questions!

Jessica

This was Jessica (One Little Bow) and Jen’s (Hailey’s Hair Clips) very first time meeting.  We decided to meet in Myrtle Beach to discuss both business ideas, what we are going to do when my baby is born, and most importantly to have fun!  The vacation it self could not have gone better!  Our family’s got along great, and had all similar interests. That made deciding what to do for the day pretty easy.   As you see from the photo above Jen and I  went down the the beach and wrote ‘ONELITTLEBOW.COM’ in the sand. This picture was taken from our 11th floor balcony and was the last time we set foot in the sand at Myrtle Beach

We are picking up on orders where we left off and they will be shipped asap!  Please remember all orders placed before Aug 1 are on an estimated 6 week turn around time.  Our shipping times will go back to normal on the first. We will also be posting a new bow and clip of the month, monthly special  and OLB princess (so get those pictures in) and check back soon!!!

If any one has any questions please do not hesitate to ask!!

Hello Everyone!

As of this afternoon, we will be leaving town for a vacation! Although we will have access to internet, we hope you understand that we will not be checking our sites very often. We will respond to any questions you have as soon as we can, but please don’t expect an immediate answer.

If you do have a question you feel can’t wait, please go to www.onelittlebow.com and check our FAQ to see if yours has already been answered.

We will still be accepting orders through the website and will start working on all orders again when we get back. Take advantage of the July special of 1/2 price shipping on ALL ORDERS by placing your order now. No code needed. Discount will automatically be applied!

Thanks for your continued support of One Little Bow and Hailey’s Hair Clips!

Jen & Jessica
www.onelittlebow.com

everything ready for that. we have a 22 hr car drive ahead of us with 2 little ones, so if you have any tips….feel free to send them my way! Anyway. We will have internet access while we are gone, however we are limiting the time we check it to every couple days. So, if you message us, email us, ect. Please do not expect a reply right away but rest assured we WILL get back to you. If you are looking for immediate answers please check out the FAQ of the website, this might help

Last but not least… The 5 Teeny Tiny Bows for 15 dollars is ending Friday morning. The Mooshu’s (adorable squeaky shoes) that we have left are on clearance for 22.00 a pair. This is discounted from 29.00. 1/2 price shipping will go on until the end of the month.

**we are not closing the website while we are gone so you can still place your orders.

Thank you everyone for your continued support of One Little Bow and Hailey’s Hair Clips.

Jessica and Jen

OLB Princess
The 1st of each month (starting August 1) a new OLB Princess will be chosen. The winner will receive a 15 dollar gift certificate good for anything off of www.onelittlebow.com and will also be featured on the front of our Myspace, Facebook and web page for the given month. (this is taking place of the myspace model contest)

Important Info…

-Pictures MUST be of your daughter wearing something made by One Little Bow.

-please send pictures to me via email, or myspace, tagged photos and customer gallery photos on the website will be eligible as well! You do not need to send a separate entry specifically for this.

-If your daughter just won last month, she cannot win again for 3 months. Please continue to send or tag photos, as ALL photos in the gallery are eligible!

-all entries must be submitted by the last day of the month.

Have fun! I can’t wait to see your cuties!!