I love coming across new businesses that offer such a variety in products for kids and families. And that is exactly what I found when I came across Gifts by Claudia. However, the product that really stood out to me was her Buddy Activity Books. For any parent who is looking for something to keep their kiddo's busy, is homeschooling or doing online distant learning, or looking for a unique gift I highly recommend checking out the Buddy Activity Books. But first, let's get to know Claudia and her company a bit more and then you can read my full review below.
Do you have kids? If so how many & age?Yes, Bruno, he's 11.
What's one thing people probably don't know about you? That everything I do is homemade and I do them myself. Are you a stay at home mom? I work as a crafter at home but as a cook at a restaurant too. What is your favourite thing to do for yourself? Run while listening to music, watch movies/series. What is your favourite date night activity?Going to the movies. What's one thing you couldn't live without? Bread.
Who's your IG inspiration? My own. Where is business located out of? Richmond Hill, ON How did you choose the name for your business? I was looking for a name that would tell people that everything I sell is personally done by me. How do you balance having kids & running a business? Not really sure, I just do it and live one day at a time. Where can people find your products? At my website: www.giftsbyclaudia.ca, or on my IG pages: @gifts_by_claudia @buddyactivitybook What advice can you give someone looking to start up their own business? If you want something, go out and do it, search for the tools you need, study your market, watch videos related to your products. What sets your business apart from others alike? Most of my products is customizable which makes it unique. What is the most challenging part of running your business? Getting people to see it and know about it. What does a typical day look like for you? The one that includes lots of work, from the moment I wake up until I go to bed.
Favourite song: Gigantic (Will and the People) Dream Vacation: Anywhere with a nice and safe beach. Favourite Book: The Little Prince Dream Job: Being able to work with what I do now and not having a second job Favourite Podcast: Dare to Lead Dream Car: Sorento Favourite Smell: Vanilla Dream meal: any tasty food Favourite item of clothing: jogging clothes
Instagram: @gifts_by_claudia @buddyactivitybook
Somedays it can be a struggle to get Lily to engage with her online schooling. She isn't feeling the activities, doesn't want to sit in front of the computer anymore (I don't blame her!) and we just need something new to get her to engage in a learning activity. I don't push her to do the activities that are provided by the teachers because I don't want this to be a bad learning experience for her. Instead when we are struggling to get her engaged in an activity, I try to look for other ways to get her learning that she may not realize is actually school work.
Claudia's Buddy Activity Books have helped us do just exactly that. They are fun and interactive books for kids that help make learning enjoyable. There are a large variety of activities offered in the book that Lily is able to flip through and pick what she feels like doing but I can still be rest assured that she is learning something with whatever she chooses. It is also a great quiet activity that if she needs some space away from everyone and the online learning that she can focus on the book and have some quiet time alone.
Lily is 4 years old, and the book is recommended for kids starting at 5 years old. However, I wouldn't let that deter you from purchasing. Lily is in school and has no issues working on the activities. She does sometimes require help or me to check something for her but it isn't too advanced.
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