I was born in Billings Montana and grew up in Missoula MT. I became one of the youngest Insurance Agents in Missoula. After about 10 years in the Insurance business, I started doing bookkeeping for several
large companies in Phoenix Arizona. When my second child was born
I became a Stay-At-Home Mom. I now have Three Children.
I started making jewelry in January of 2005. I needed a new hobby to lose myself in. I took some jewelry making classes and I really enjoyed being able to create something that was beautiful for myself. I started receiving requests from friends and family and was encouraged to start selling jewelry to others who would enjoy wearing them. I sell my jewelry at craft shows, car shows, gun shows, and Holiday events. This gives me the opportunity to get out of the house and meet people. It's nice getting the feedback and I have learned a lot from others in the business. My next step was designing my own web site. I hope you enjoy looking through my jewelry.
TWO BEADS in a Pod
My 13 year old daughter, Taylor, also became interested in making Jewelry and started creating some of her own. One of our best sellers was originally designed by her. It is the chain bracelet with colorful beads attached so they dangle. I call it the Rainbow Bracelet. I now make these in different color combinations as per customer requests. I took her into consideration when I was naming "our" business. I wanted to include her somehow, so I came up with the name "TWO BEADS in a Pod". Taylor either helps me with my Jewelry shows or stays home to babysit her brother and sister for me. She has been a tremendous inspiration to me.
Of course there are some disadvantages to having a 13 year old who "knows it all" as a business partner,
but I wouldn't have it any other way.
These are my other two children.
Hunter is 10 and Gabrielle is 7.
Cute, aren't they!
February 29, 2008 I married the perfect man for me. He has three children and with my three that makes six. Our friends call us the Brady Bunch. A couple days after we were married, I started another full time job with Pulte Homes. I am in the Network Operations Department. We bought a new house (a Pulte House of course) out in Queen Creek, Arizona. Our kids have adjusted well to living in a peaceful,happy home and have made some great friends. Keeping up with schedules can be a challenge but when I get to watch one of their games or performances I am so proud of what they have accomplished.
I am also a distributor for Energy Enhancer Patches and Appetite Control Patches.
Taylor is now 14 and in the 8th grade.
They sure grow up fast.
2009 has been a tough year for me.
I witnessed my Mother die in a car accident.
She was visiting me here in Phoenix. It was so nice to have her here, but now I'm missing her with every breath. The day of my flight to Montana for my Mom's funeral,
I had to say good bye to my dog, Aubrey.
She was my best friend for 20 years.
