INTERVIEW WITH THE STORK BAG

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These days there is a "subscription" for just about any part of our modern lifestyle.  We also know that sometimes that pregnant women are left out of the fun of such offerings. So we were thrilled to learn about The Stork Bag. These bags are filled with mom and doctor approved, maternity self-care goodies.  We also love that like our design services this would make a very special and unique baby gift for mom-to-be.  #NoWrappingRequired

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Q&A WITH Ericka Perry, FOUNDER OF The Stork Bag
'Delivering mom-to-be A Whole Lot of Pampering

Ericka Perry, proud founder of The Stork Bag

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q: wHERE WERE YOU AND WHAT WERE YOU DOING WHEN YOU DECIDED TO CREATE THE STORK BAG (TSB)?

The idea for TSB came when my best friend was pregnant with her first child. She was in Florida at the time and I was living in Illinois, and I wanted to gift her something that would make her feel a little better (mommy-to-be stress, yanno?). I can recall her telling me that she wasn't feeling well but had no idea what to buy to ease common pregnancy issues like morning sickness. When I went searching on the internet for pregnancy care packages, I couldn't find what I was looking for. So I compiled a few items, like morning sickness aids and stretch mark creams, together and she loved it! 

I remember going to my husband and telling him how I thought this idea could really be a business and he cheered me on. Less than three months later, I created The Stork Bag and the rest is history!

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Q: What is the stork bag? hOW DOES IT WORK?

The Stork Bag is "The Best Pregnancy Gift Ever" if I do say so myself...it's a flexible pregnancy subscription bag service that allows our customers to easily shop for a prenatal care package that is curated to the stages of pregnancy. We offer the convenience of shopping for individual bags or full subscriptions and even have the option for our customers to purchase a few separate Stork Bag goodies. TSB is unique because it's the first pregnancy subscription to provide a reusable bag as opposed to a cardboard box, and these bags could be saved as a keepsake for future use. It is also the only OBGYN-endorsed subscription, and the only subscription that features products from mom-owned businesses! 

With each Stork Bag and PostBump Bag, our customers get between 8-15 products, both full-sized and sample-sized, to match each trimester of pregnancy and the postpartum period. Our prices range from $40 every three months for a 3-bag installment subscription to $210 for a prepaid 4-bag installment that includes the PostBump bag. We also have the individual bags available from $45-$63.99!

Look at this beautiful spread of the 3-bag Installment Subscription! So many goodies.

GIVEAWAY!

After reading this post we are certain you will want to get this for yourself or gift it to a deserving mama-to-be. So how nice is it of The Stork Bag to get one of our lucky readers started? Hint, hint, follow our Instagram feed 9/1-9/22 for rules on how to enter for the chance to WIN a first-trimester bag!

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Q: How do you vette and source the right products for each trimester or post-birth subscription?

When I first started out, I would contact companies whose products I had used during my own pregnancy. As we grow, we offer retailers the option to fill out an inclusion application to have their product featured in TSB. My team and I carefully review each application and would order sample products to test things out. If it's a great fit, we order! We also actively research new products that we feel our customers would benefit from and listen to customers as they express interest in certain products that they would like to see in our bags.

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Q: What products have you found moms-to-be to love most in their special delivery?

One of our most-loved product seems to be the Stretch Mark Bellie Butter. We include a full jar of this special formulated butter in all 2nd trimester Stork Bag and have the option for them to purchase it separately as well. It's actually an in-house formula I created myself using a combination of mommy-safe essential oils on an all-natural Shea Butter base.

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q: do you have any tips for how a new mom-to-be can educate herself and learn about self-care during her pregnancy?

The Stork Bag is also a great resource for expecting parents because we partner with leading professionals such as The Twin Doctors and other highly regarded prenatal professionals. We value these partnerships as they allow us to cultivate the market with education and service. I would encourage expecting parents to speak with their healthcare provider about any concerns or questions they may have and always carefully read product labels! Mental health is just as important as physical health especially during pregnancy so I also encourage moms-to-be to treat themselves with love during this very special time in their lives!

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Q: What's your own personal home decor or kids design style?

I like clean, warm designs throughout my home and in my boys space. I have 3 little boys and they aren't the neatest little beings so design that demonstrate clean-cut looks in a room is a must for me. When I was growing up, my mother decorated our house with warm colors such as auburns, burnt oranges, soft browns and mid-greens so this is how I usually decorate as well. I believe these colors send an inviting homey feel to a space and really makes a house feel like a home! I usually pair these colors with cinnamon apple fragrances in my main spaces like family rooms and front rooms as well. 

Having three boys who aren't the neatest calls for clean room-decor!

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Q: Do you have a social medIa style crush and/or favorite blog?

Well, YouthfulNest of course! I love the cleanliness of your posts and symmetry you pair with pictures and stylistic approaches. We're also fans of BossMomLife and the incorporation of their brand colors in their social media posts. We always crush on mom-owned brands that illustrate brand consistency.

BossMomLife is a beautiful coffee table book filled with quotes, affirmations, and motivations!

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Q: Who is your go-to home furnishing or decor brand when looking for pieces for the kids spaces?

I'm a Target gal so my go-to spot for my boy's space is definitely Target but I also love The Land of Nod!

Target - 1 Drawer Mid-Century Kids Nightstand

Land of Nod - Campsite Night Light

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Q: As a working mom - how do you find peace with the quality time you spend on each, work and life? or are they one in the same?

I have a very supportive husband who helps me balance the two. He is also an entrepreneur so he gets it when I have to multi-task. Discipline is also very important, so schedules are a must in my household. I also have to prioritize so that I can be sure that certain tasks are completed before others. I do this by writing list every morning or the night before and crossing things off when they're complete (this is also a great morale booster).

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BONUS QUESTION: What's next for the stork bag in 2017? any news, upcoming launches, partnerships, personal growth events coming up?

We have a few exciting things in the works. We'll be taking part in the Women's Expo happening this fall, partnering with a few related brands to bring our customers more value and increase our community exposure. We may also be popping up on a few brick and mortar shelves so keep your eyes peeled!

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SPECIAL DEAL FOR OUR READERS:

You've made it this far in our post! As a Thank you from The Stork Bag for your readership and interest in their products, YouthfulNest readers has a special 15% discount on any Stork Bag or Subscription package! 

PROMO CODE: YNTSB15
​Code expires 09/30/2017.

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