Theresa Haddow's guest appearances

Theresa Haddow

Craft A Life You Love

The Simple Home

Latham Thomas

Cathy Heller

Nancy Levin

Kate Northrup

James Clear

Joshua Becker

Lara Casey

Lynn Chen

Randy Taran

Divya Gugnani

Kara Elise

Allison McNamara

Cara Harvey

Alisha Cohen

Stephanie Fleming

OwlTail

When life doesn’t go as planned, there’s always another path and calling on the horizon. That’s what happened to Theresa Haddow, an aspiring lawyer who failed the bar exam three times before deciding to pivot to something a little more fun. After working in the creative industry and participating in a challenge with her son, Thersa started her company, The Create Kit. In this episode, we talk about why she decided to start a subscription box and the why behind it. We talk about the magic of getting started with your dream and her advice on making the transition to doing what you love. She also talks about her experience with product sourcing, what a typical day in her business is like and how she’s navigated scaling her business since she got started.    What’s in this episode:  How Theresa is staying creatively motivated this year Her experience with failing the bar exam three times Why she started a subscription box for kids Her advice on making the transition to do what you love Theresa’s thoughts on being upbeat and positive  Her goal behind the Create Kit What her typical day is like How this time is affecting her business, creativity and relationship with other crafters The process of sourcing sustainable products How she navigating scaling her business Why you have to get out of your head and take time for pausing and reflection    About Theresa:Theresa Haddow is a creative who lives in Austin, Texas with her husband and son. After failing the bar to become a lawyer (3 times), Theresa decided to pivot to doing something a little more fun, she began working as the Workshop Captain at Paper Source and soon realized that creating pretty things was something that wasn't just a hobby, but something she was REALLY GOOD AT. After her son was born she discovered her love of watercolor while participating in the 100 Day Project and friends began insisting on paying for the paintings that she made. She also discovered that she was really good at coming up with fun and engaging crafts for her little guy to do and how much he was learning when they would do these activities together, which led to the start of the Create Kit. Theresa is passionate about helping others discover the joy and learning that can come from creative play through her craft subscription box for little kids, the Create Kit. As an artist, Theresa uses her work to share stories of hope, love and fun through her use of bright colors and subject matter.   Connect With Theresa: Website | Instagram | Facebook   Links:  Simon Sinek Ted Talk The Create Kit   Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. 

When life doesn’t go as planned, there’s always another path and calling on the horizon. That’s what happened to Theresa Haddow, an aspiring lawyer who failed the bar exam three times before deciding to pivot to something a little more fun. After working in the creative industry and participating in a challenge with her son, Thersa started her company, The Create Kit. In this episode, we talk about why she decided to start a subscription box and the why behind it. We talk about the magic of getting started with your dream and her advice on making the transition to doing what you love. She also talks about her experience with product sourcing, what a typical day in her business is like and how she’s navigated scaling her business since she got started.  What’s in this episode: <ul> <li>How Theresa is staying creatively motivated this year</li> <li>Her experience with failing the bar exam three times</li> <li>Why she started a subscription box for kids</li> <li>Her advice on making the transition to do what you love</li> <li>Theresa’s thoughts on being upbeat and positive </li> <li>Her goal behind the Create Kit</li> <li>What her typical day is like</li> <li>How this time is affecting her business, creativity and relationship with other crafters</li> <li>The process of sourcing sustainable products</li> <li>How she navigating scaling her business</li> <li>Why you have to get out of your head and take time for pausing and reflection</li> </ul> About Theresa:Theresa Haddow is a creative who lives in Austin, Texas with her husband and son. After failing the bar to become a lawyer (3 times), Theresa decided to pivot to doing something a little more fun, she began working as the Workshop Captain at Paper Source and soon realized that creating pretty things was something that wasn't just a hobby, but something she was REALLY GOOD AT. After her son was born she discovered her love of watercolor while participating in the 100 Day Project and friends began insisting on paying for the paintings that she made. She also discovered that she was really good at coming up with fun and engaging crafts for her little guy to do and how much he was learning when they would do these activities together, which led to the start of the Create Kit. Theresa is passionate about helping others discover the joy and learning that can come from creative play through her craft subscription box for little kids, the Create Kit. As an artist, Theresa uses her work to share stories of hope, love and fun through her use of bright colors and subject matter. Connect With Theresa: <a href="https://theresahaddow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theresahaddow/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/art.theresahaddow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Links: <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Simon Sinek Ted Talk</a> <a href="https://www.thecreatekit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Create Kit</a> Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/amytangerine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amytangerine/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired.

074: The Magic of Getting Started With Theresa Haddow

I think we would all agree that the reason we want to simplify our lives is to enjoy more quality time with the people we love, doing the things we want to do. But we look at Pinterest and Facebook and see all the activities we’re supposed to be doing, that even family time feels overwhelming. It’s impossible to keep up and do it all.  With that said, you probably do want to enjoy a few crafts or other activities with your children from time to time. You just don’t know how to fit it in.You don’t know how to come up with a meaningful craft,get it all set up,collect the materials,and still enjoy the process with your child. I get it. I’ve had that experience where I find the perfect craft online, I spend hours getting it all ready, I think I’m going to have a blast with my kids, but instead we’re all frustrated by the end and the whole experience is a mess.  This week on The Simple Home Podcast, my guest Theresa Haddow, the founder of The Create Kit, talks about her monthly subscription box that makes crafting with kids easy and fun. She had these same struggles, but knew she wanted to craft with her kids as they grew. She knows the value in arts and crafts from an early age and wanted to simplify the whole process for herself and other parents struggling with the same thing.  One of my favorite parts of her subscription is what an amazing non-toy gift this would make for any child or mother in your life.  I love finding gifts that are meaningful and that don’t add one more toy to our house, and this one is perfect. It comes in the mail, is incredibly reasonably priced, and there are many different packages available to suit your needs. If you also love to give (or get) non-toy gifts for your kids, you’ve got to check these out.  If you’ve ever wished you could include arts and crafts in your child’s life, more regularly, but can’t seem to find the time, this episode is a must.  Key Takeaways  Theresa shares the developmental benefits of her craft boxes for your childrenShe tells how you can easily use them to fill gaps of open time rather than spending hours getting things set up.She talks about why she started this business and how she was able to pursue this passion while raising a young child.She gives you all the details about what comes in each box and what you can expect.As a thank you, she gives a special bonus for those who sign up for a membership  Links More information about The Create Kit Ready to get the create kit for someone you love? Click here!Other Gift Ideas I LoveEducational Gifts Your Kids Will LoveClutter Free With Kids- Interview With Joshua BeckerThe Secret To Getting Your Time Back (As A Busy Mom) Find this episode 

I think we would all agree that the reason we want to simplify our lives is to enjoy more quality time with the people we love, doing the things we want to do. But we look at Pinterest and Facebook and see all the activities we’re supposed to be doing, that even family time feels overwhelming. It’s impossible to keep up and do it all.  With that said, you probably do want to enjoy a few crafts or other activities with your children from time to time. <ul><li>You just don’t know how to fit it in.</li><li>You don’t know how to come up with a meaningful craft,</li><li>get it all set up,</li><li>collect the materials,</li><li>and still enjoy the process with your child.</li></ul> I get it. I’ve had that experience where I find the perfect craft online, I spend hours getting it all ready, I think I’m going to have a blast with my kids, but instead we’re all frustrated by the end and the whole experience is a mess.  This week on The Simple Home Podcast, my guest Theresa Haddow, the founder of <a href="https://www.athomewithkids.com/family-time-the-importance-of-art-and-an-amazing-non-toy-gift-for-kids/www.theresahaddow.com/thecreatekit%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Create Kit</a>, talks about her monthly subscription box that makes crafting with kids easy and fun. She had these same struggles, but knew she wanted to craft with her kids as they grew. She knows the value in arts and crafts from an early age and wanted to simplify the whole process for herself and other parents struggling with the same thing.  One of my favorite parts of her subscription is what an amazing non-toy gift this would make for any child or mother in your life. I love finding gifts that are meaningful and that don’t add one more toy to our house, and this one is perfect. It comes in the mail, is incredibly reasonably priced, and there are many different packages available to suit your needs. If you also love to give (or get) non-toy gifts for your kids, you’ve got to check these out.  If you’ve ever wished you could include arts and crafts in your child’s life, more regularly, but can’t seem to find the time, this episode is a must.  Key Takeaways  <ul><li>Theresa shares the developmental benefits of her craft boxes for your children</li><li>She tells how you can easily use them to fill gaps of open time rather than spending hours getting things set up.</li><li>She talks about why she started this business and how she was able to pursue this passion while raising a young child.</li><li>She gives you all the details about what comes in each box and what you can expect.</li><li>As a thank you, she gives a special bonus for those who sign up for a membership </li></ul> Links <ul><li>More information about <a href="https://theresahaddow.com/thecreatekit?fbclid=IwAR2Fd0LGcbhcLxgoAyq8XHLccs9hkzwpSWOcvQpSpN__cmB93P8VrzjYXHU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Create Kit </a></li><li>Ready to get the create kit for someone you love? <a href="https://theresahaddow.com/thecreatekitsubscription" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here!</a></li><li><a href="https://www.athomewithkids.com/the-best-gifts-for-toddlers-and-preschoolers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Other Gift Ideas I Love</a></li><li><a href="https://www.athomewithkids.com/26-educational-gifts-kids-will-love/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Educational Gifts Your Kids Will Lov</a>e</li><li><a href="https://www.athomewithkids.com/family-time-the-importance-of-art-and-an-amazing-non-toy-gift-for-kids/athomewithkids.com/episode19" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clutter Free With Kids- Interview With Joshua Becker</a></li><li><a href="https://www.athomewithkids.com/family-time-the-importance-of-art-and-an-amazing-non-toy-gift-for-kids/athomewithkids.com/episode27" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Secret To Getting Your Time Back (As A Busy Mom)</a></li></ul> Find this episode

029: Theresa Haddow On Family Time, The Importance Of Art, And An Amazing Non-Toy Gift For Kids