Mood's Custom Chronicles

  Less than 24 hours ago, I was being wheeled into surgery, and now here I am—back home, cozy in bed, surrounded by snacks, water, and pain meds, with my remote in one hand and a fan blowing on my face. Surgery went smoothly with no complications (🙌🏽), and while I’m still a little groggy from the meds, I’m already moving around on my own with minimal assistance. Progress! This morning, I even saw the kids off to school—from the couch, of course. Having my son and the boys' father here has been a huge help, and knowing I have the support I need makes it easier to actually rest instead of thinking about all the things I "should" be doing. Business on My Mind (Because, Of Course 😂) Even though my main focus right now is resting and healing , my ADHD brain has already started planning ahead. Here’s what I’m working on (from bed, obviously): 📱 Staying Active on Social Media – Just because I can’t be hands-on with my business doesn’t mean I can’t stay engaged. I’ll be ke...

  Happy Hump Day, y’all! 🐪✨ Tomorrow morning, I’ll be heading into surgery (a hysterectomy, if we’re being discreet), and while I know it’s necessary, I can’t help but feel a little nervous. What’s waiting for me on the other side? How bad will the pain be? How will my ADHD handle the fact that I have to sit still for a while? The Battle Between Recovery and Restlessness For those of us with ADHD, the idea of forced rest is torture. I’m the type to jump into action at the drop of a dime, especially when it comes to running my business. While my full-time job provides benefits for this kind of situation, Moodsips Customs relies entirely on me—my creativity, my hustle, and my ability to make things happen fast. But for the next few weeks, my only job is to rest and heal. But let’s be real, “resting” doesn’t mean I’ll be doing nothing. 😂 My Post-Surgery Productivity Plan (From Bed, Of Course!) Since I won’t be able to work on custom tumblers or vinyl designs right away, I’m shift...

  Happy Monday, friends! ☕️✨ Let’s kick off the week with a mix of humor, nerves, and business strategy—because if there’s one thing I’ve learned as an entrepreneur, it’s that you have to be ready for anything. Backup Plans & The Elon Effect So, apparently, Elon Musk spent the weekend coming for government workers, which has me side-eyeing my contractor status like, hmm… maybe it’s time to speed up this whole “full-time business owner” thing. 🤔 Because let’s be real—if he ever decides to turn his billionaire gaze toward contractors, I’d rather have a thriving business to fall back on than be out here applying for jobs on LinkedIn like, “Professional vinyl weeder & tumbler magician seeking new opportunities.” All jokes aside, this is a reminder that having a strong backup plan isn’t just a good idea—it’s a necessity. Building a business that’s sustainable, profitable, and ready to scale means always thinking ahead. If you’re in the same boat, let’s talk—what’s your exit ...

 In the competitive world of custom drinkware and personalized apparel, balancing cost and quality is crucial. To ensure profitability, it's essential to source premium products at rock-bottom prices. Here's how you can achieve this: 1️⃣ Sourcing Bulk Tumblers and Tees at Unbeatable Prices Tumbler Supply Store : Offers a wide range of stainless-steel tumblers, sublimation blanks, and accessories. Their bulk deals are perfect for businesses looking to stock up on high-quality tumblers without breaking the bank. Tumblerbulk.com : Specializes in wholesale stainless steel tumblers, offering various sizes and styles suitable for customization. Their competitive pricing makes them a go-to for bulk purchases. Tumblerbulk Totally Promotional : Provides a vast selection of blank tumblers and tees in bulk. Their products are known for durability and come in various styles, making them ideal for personalization. Totally Promotional 2️⃣ Local Craft Suppliers in Columbia, SC When time is of...

The crafting world moves fast—what’s trending today might be old news tomorrow. Staying relevant means constantly coming up with new ideas, exploring fresh products, and making sure your custom creations appeal to a wide audience. 1️⃣ Keep Your Ideas Fresh & Exciting 🎨✨ One way to stay ahead is by experimenting with new crafting techniques. Whether it’s trying out UV DTF wraps for tumblers, laser engraving, or sublimation, adding unique elements to your custom drinkware and vinyl designs keeps your shop fresh. ➡ Tip: Follow industry trends, browse social media (TikTok and Pinterest are goldmines!), and take inspiration from customer requests. 2️⃣ Offer New & Unique Products 🛍️ Customers love custom, but they also love variety . Expanding your product line to include things like engraved drinkware, personalized apparel, or themed gift sets can help you reach new buyers. ✅ Some hot trends right now: Custom tumblers & mugs (because coffee lovers are everywhere ☕) Resin and...

Happy President’s Day!  Ever wondered what some of our past presidents would be like if they had a creative business or a blog? Turns out, quite a few of them had artistic passions, learning challenges, and even traits that align with ADHD! JFK: The ADHD Icon Before It Had a Name John F. Kennedy was known for his high energy, quick thinking, and ability to hyperfocus —all classic ADHD traits. He thrived under pressure and had an incredible ability to switch gears quickly. If he were alive today, he’d probably be the guy impulsively buying 14 different types of resin molds at 2 AM because he just had to try them all. 😆 FDR: The Original Blogger? Franklin D. Roosevelt wasn’t just a president —he was also a writer. He penned articles, speeches, and letters that kept the country motivated during tough times. If blogging had been a thing in the 1930s, you know FDR would’ve had a daily motivational blog with deep reflections, leadership advice, and probably some witty sarcasm. LBJ ...

  Happy Sunday, y’all! ☕️✨ A new week is right around the corner, and I’m setting my intentions early. This week, I’m focusing on two key goals that will help Moodsips Customs grow and keep things moving forward. Goal #1: Boost Email List Sign-Ups 📩 My email list is the VIP section of Moodsips Customs. It’s where I drop exclusive deals, early access to new products, and behind-the-scenes updates. This week, I’m pushing hard to get more subscribers by: ✅ Promoting my email sign-up on social media ✅ Adding more incentives (Who doesn’t love a discount? 👀) ✅ Making sure my website www.moodsipscustoms.com highlights the benefits of signing up Not on the list yet? Fix that now! Sign up here and get all the perks. 🎉 Goal #2: Increase Product Visibility Through SEO 🔍 I want more people finding my custom drinkware, vinyl designs, and gifts when they search online. That means doubling down on SEO-friendly content by: ✅ Using high-ranking crafting and ADHD keywords in my blog p...

  Happy Saturday, y’all! ☕️✨ It’s been one full week since launching this blog, and while I haven’t gained any official followers yet ( hint hint—go ahead and hit that follow button! ), I did rack up 82 total views —and guess which post took the crown? "Crafting & ADHD: A Match Made in Hyperfocus Heaven." Turns out, y’all really relate to the chaos of impulsively buying craft supplies we swear we’ll use… someday. 😆 This Week in Moodsips Land 📰 The February Newsletter went out Wednesday! If you missed it, make sure to subscribe at MoodsipsCustoms.com so you can get insider deals, behind-the-scenes updates, and exclusive crafting tips. 📦 All Valentine’s Day orders were shipped out on time. Because while my ADHD makes me forget why I walked into a room, it won’t let me miss a deadline! 🧠 Obstacles? Nothing major—just the usual brain fog where I reread a sentence five times and still missed a word. ADHD is the gift that keeps on giving. Looking Ahead This week’s top...

  Ah, Valentine’s Day—the one day a year when everyone’s either swooning over their significant other or aggressively pretending they don’t care. Meanwhile, I’m over here in a committed, long-term relationship with crafting. And let me tell you, crafting is just like having a boyfriend— needy, unpredictable, and always requiring my full attention. 1. He’s Expensive, But I Can’t Quit Him 💸 Like any toxic relationship, crafting drains my bank account. I tell myself I’m “just browsing” when I walk into a craft store, but suddenly I’m at checkout with $200 worth of vinyl, resin molds, and a pack of rhinestones I swear I’ll use someday. Sound familiar? It’s like dating a guy who insists on fancy dinners but won’t even text back consistently. 2. He’s a Mess (And I’m Always Cleaning Up After Him) 🧼 Glitter, resin drips, vinyl scraps—crafting leaves a bigger mess than a man who "forgets" to put his socks in the laundry basket. But do I complain? Absolutely. Do I still come back...

  Let’s be real—slow sales suck. One minute, you’re drowning in orders, and the next, you’re refreshing your inbox like, “Hello? Anyone?” It’s not you; it’s the cycle of business. When there’s no major holiday, sports season is winding down, or people just aren’t in a buying mood, sales naturally take a hit. But instead of panicking, this is the perfect time to work on your business instead of just in it. 1. Upgrade Your Skills Slow sales mean more time to level up. Take an online or in-person class to refine your craft. Whether it’s advanced Cricut techniques, resin pouring mastery, or laser engraving , investing in new skills now means new products (and higher prices) later. 2. Refresh Your Marketing Strategy Now’s the time to revamp your social media, website, and email marketing . Try: Posting more behind-the-scenes content Creating time-lapse videos of your custom tumblers or vinyl designs Running a giveaway (because free stuff always gets engagement) Sending out an email news...

If you’ve ever found yourself elbow-deep in glitter at 3 AM, obsessively watching YouTube tutorials for a new craft you just have to try or  staring at a pile of untouched supplies wondering why you never got around to that "brilliant idea"—congrats! You might just be an ADHD crafter. Welcome to the club. As I talk about in my book, Now Everything Makes Sense: How ADHD Finally Explained My Life ( Get it here ), ADHD isn’t just about forgetting where you put your keys or getting distracted mid-sentence (though, let’s be real, that happens too). It’s about hyperfocus, impulsive creativity, and the never-ending cycle of “I NEED THIS NEW CRAFT TOOL IMMEDIATELY” —only to lose interest two weeks later when something shinier comes along. Hyperfocus: The ADHD Superpower (and Curse) One of ADHD’s greatest quirks is hyperfocus—the ability to lock in on something so intensely that hours pass in the blink of an eye. For me, this meant spending entire nights perfecting resin art, testing...

 Attending vendor shows seems like a fun and easy way to sell products, right? Just set up a table, lay out some personalized tumblers and custom gifts, and wait for the money to roll in. Simple. Ha! If only. The reality is that vendor shows require an insane amount of time, effort, and patience—sometimes for a big payoff, sometimes for absolutely nothing but a long day of smiling at people who barely glance at your table. Let’s start with the preparation, which feels like training for the Olympics of small business hustle. Weeks before the event, you're making sure you have enough inventory, carefully crafting and packaging each item. You spend late nights customizing products, labeling everything, and checking that your display is aesthetically pleasing. You’re also calculating prices—because let’s be honest, there’s a fine line between pricing for profit and pricing yourself out of a sale. Charge too much, and people scoff as they walk away. Charge too little, and you're bas...

 You know how people say, "Find what you love and make money doing it"? Yeah, I didn’t plan on that happening. But here we are. Let me tell you how I accidentally turned my crafty quarantine boredom into Moodsips Customs, LLC. It all started during the pandemic when we were all stuck inside, losing track of time and binge-watching way too many shows. In a desperate attempt to keep my sanity, I decided to try resin art. No real reason—just something new to keep me from online shopping myself into debt. So, I made myself a rolling tray with an Aries logo on it (because, obviously, Aries energy is unmatched). It was just for me, something cool to have around the house. But then, I made the crucial mistake of posting it on Facebook. Next thing I knew, people were sliding into my DMs asking where they could get one. Friends, family, random internet strangers—everyone wanted a custom tray. And they were willing to pay. At first, I was just charging for supplies, but then I realize...