Truly Mama: The Tales of an Entrepreneur, Gentle Mama, and Wife

The Moment of the Melted Pencil

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The Moment of the Melted Pencil

Yesterday, I was using a mechanical pencil to make some pattern adjustments for custom clothing orders. I set the pencil down on the industrial coverstitch machine that was closest to me, and it melted! This was an issue for me because I was working in the tent while the mechanical pencil melted. Now I had 2 floor fans and 1 portable construction fan blowing and circulating the air, but the pencil I set down still melted. This is a moment forever remembered as the moment of the melted pencil. Pictured: Melted mechanical picture which caused me to question my life ...

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A Day in the Life of a WAHM (Work-At-Home-Mom)

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A Day in the Life of a WAHM (Work-At-Home-Mom)

I wish every update was positive and upbeat, but that is not reality. Life is full of ups and downs, joys and sorrows, triumphs and defeats. Such is life for everyone, even those whose life may seem perfect from afar. Today was a hard day for me. In the middle of the hard day, I was reminded that today was probably a hard day for those around me also. Sometimes I get so entangled and blinded by my own struggles that I forget to look up. Well, today was one of those days. I was so consumed by how difficult...

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Truly Rox SALE - Buy One, Stash One!

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Truly Rox SALE - Buy One, Stash One!

Buy One, Stash One — Our Biggest SALE Ever!!! Buy one Truly Rox item for you and receive a second Truly Rox item FREE to stash as a Christmas gift. The ultimate win-win! The sale is valid on all of our in-stock Rox items: Blankets Scarves Slim Pants Mix & Match! No code needed. Truly Rox knits are made of soft, high quality 100% extra fine Italian Merino wool yarn and are knit in Romania. These items are soft, cozy, comfortable and sure to be favorites. Grab your favorite colors and styles before they sell out! https://www.trulycharis.com/collections/truly-rox

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Tumultuous Times Ahead for WAHMs & Small Businesses

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Tumultuous Times Ahead for WAHMs & Small Businesses

In a conversation last week with another WAHM, we discussed how we are sailing into rough seas, and we need to prepare as best we can now. The sad truth is that not every shop will make it through the next few months. Although, I hope and wish that we all do. I am working on Truly Charis, Rox and CNE the best we can to prepare for whatever lies ahead. This weekend, I read news of Revlon filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. The most alarming part is that they struggled with the EXACT same things that I have been...

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The Truly Charis Story

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The Truly Charis Story
Truly Charis has encountered many challenges and overcome many struggles over the years. This has forced me to grow as a person, as a wife, as a mom, as a seamstress and as a business owner. I have learned from my mistakes, persevered and become resilient. Read our story here. 

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