We’re baaaaack! Grab your afternoon snack (milk and cookies of course) and enjoy the rest of the Milk and Cookeez interview! See the first half of the interview here!
Anne-Marie: Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you like to do when you’re not creating for Milk and Cookeez?
Tammy: When I am not creating I spend time with the fam. I have 3 children, a 10 year old daughter, who I might add is my biggest fan, and 6 year old and 2 year old boys. They keep me grounded and focused. I enjoy volunteering my time with my daughter’s Cheerleading Squad and gardening.
Anne-Marie: What is your favorite thing about running your own business?
Tammy: I love making people smile. I also love knowing that I am giving them a high quality bath and body product that doesn’t just look fun it is really good for you. I also enjoy knowing that I make the decisions on what products I use and what I can neglect to offer, it goes along with the Type A thing.
Anne-Marie: What’s the best advice you can give to someone who wants to start their own business?Tammy: Research everything! Ask lots of questions, there are many wonderful people that are more than willing to help you. I joined the Indie Business Network to receive my insurance, but I would be remiss not to mention all of the amazing support that the IBN has offered.Anne-Marie: What’s your favorite product to make?
Tammy: Right now it is Melt and Pour Soaps. I change every few months, last month it was Scoopz. I am so into manipulating the soap to make not only a molded soap, but a whole new product.
Anne-Marie: What is your favorite Bramble Berry product and why?Tammy: I have 2, is that ok? I adore your Holiday Candy Fragrance Oil. This is the fragrance that has become our signature Sweeteez fragrance. It is the perfect combination of sweet and yummy, just like Milk and Cookeez. I also love your Like-Cold-Process Melt and Pour soap. I love the way that it does not sweat and has no detergents in it. I won’t use a detergent based M&P.Anne-Marie: Final thoughts? Anything you want Soap Queen readers to know about Milk and Cookeez?
Tammy: Milk and Cookeez make great gifts and favors that not only look sweet, but are good for you too. I love working with customers and making products that make people smile. Who doesn’t smile when they see a cupcake or an ice cream cone? I know that I sure do.
Milk and Cookeezon TwitterAnne-Marie: Thanks, Tammy, for letting me pick your brain! Good luck with the new Ice Cream and Clean Shoppe and keep us updated with your favorite new products!
Great work, lovely article and just great pics too! Love following you on Twitter too Tammy (and Anne Marie of course!). Really lovely products!
Always fun to read about other small business owners. Tammy your work doesn't sound like work–sounds like a whole lotta fun!
These just look like fun, very nice!
Yay, Tammy! Your products are gorgeous and your site is adorable! This is a well deserved feature, and I can certainly attest to your fabulous customer service. Way to go!