Running a Handmade Business as a Homeschool Mom: Sarah Carney (Blue Tomato Handmade) | Balancing Kids, Polymer Clay, & Felt Food Design

How do you run a successful handmade shop while homeschooling two kids? In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Carney, the creative force behind Blue Tomato Handmade . Sarah shares the reality of being a stay-at-home mom who balances lesson plans with product launches. From adorable felt play food to polymer clay stitch markers, we discuss how to fit creativity into the margins of motherhood. In this episode, we share: The Homeschool Juggle: Practical tips for managing a business with children at home 24/7. Diverse Income Streams: Expanding from felt toys to sweater clips and stitch markers. Mompreneur Mindset: Overcoming the guilt and finding a rhythm that works for your family. If you are a parent looking for permission to chase your dreams without sacrificing your family time, this heartfelt conversation is for you. BlueTomatoHandmade on Instagram BlueTomatoHandmade on Etsy For a deeper dive into growing your handmade business, check out my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hooked on Growth ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , which goes into much more detail on scaling! RESOURCES & LINKS 🧶 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Enjoy a FREE donkey pattern! ⁠ 🔆 ⁠⁠ Join the Next Kit Club ⁠⁠ 🔆 ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Learn to Crochet Course⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 📺 ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠My YouTube Channel⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 🔆 ⁠⁠ ⁠Simply Hooked on Facebook⁠ ⁠⁠ 🔆 ⁠⁠ ⁠Simply Hooked on Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠ 🧶 ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Simply Hooked Crochet Patterns⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 📖 ⁠ Grab Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Book ⁠