We are happy to introduce to you Linda . . . the creator of My Baby Pajamas!  After you learn a little bit about this boutique and its adorable offerings, we will tell you about the wonderful prize Linda has so generously offered to our MomDot readers.

1.   Linda, please start off by telling us about your boutique and how you got started selling online.

My online Boutique is called www.mybabypajamas.com .My Baby Pajamas specializes in high quality pajamas that are going to last and last. I carry sizes newborn to size 14 years and also have one women’s brand: Scanty Brand Pajamas (I have them on right now). I started My Baby Pajamas in October 2007.Since I was a little girl, I have been obsessed with pajamas. When I had my first son 8 years ago, I loved putting him in his pajamas. It was my favorite part of the day, our bedtime routine. I went crazy buying him pajamas. Some were so cute; I even had him wear the pajamas as outfits. Then my husband and I moved to Arizona and I could not find the same brand pajamas I was buying in California.I started to search online and I found that I had to go to this website for this brand and this website for this brand. There wasn’t just one eCommerce store that had a lot of high quality pajamas: My Baby Pajamas was born and launched in October of 2007.

2.   Could you please tell us which items are the topsellers in your store?

My top sellers change from season to season.But right now, AT Home Pajamas and Hatley Footed Pajamas are my top sellers. It doesn’t matter what print or style, if it’s At Home pajamas and Hatley footed pajamas, it’s selling.

(After looking through My Baby Pajamas I could not resist showing our readers these adorable At Home snowmen pajamas.  Wouldn’t they be perfect to where to bed on Christmas Eve?~ Karen)

And what about these matching Hatley pajamas for mother and daughter?  These are just too cute for words!

3. What types of advertising methods do you use (both paid and unpaid)?  Which particular ones do you find to be the most effective?

I use all methods of advertising. I have Google adwords, which is a Pay per Click campaign. I have a company run my SEO, which is Search Engine Optimism. I love doing the Mommy Blogs or Parent Blogs and of course every company relies on word of mouth. I would say that the Mommy blogs give me the best feedback.I love to hear what everyone has to say about my website. Plus, Moms are great for word of mouth. I know when I find something I like, I tell all my friends.

4.  Is there a secret to running a successful business at the same time as raising two boys?

It is definitely a challenge to run a business and raise two boys. My oldest son is in 3^rd grade so he is in school most of the day. My youngest is 3 years old and goes to preschool 3 days a week for a couple of hours a day. I also do a lot when the kids go to bed.>My husband and I make a rule that once the kids get home from school it is their time with us until it’s time for bed.>Plus, my boys actually love to help me put out the orders. They just get a big kick out of it. My oldest son always asks, “Am I going to get paid for this”?

5.   What advice would you give to other moms who would like to launch their own webstore?

The advice I have for other moms who would like to launch their own web store is research. Just do your research and see what’s out there. Make sure you have something unique and there isn’t a million stores out there like the one you want to start. I have definitely have made mistakes along the way but that is normal. When you make a mistake just count it as a learning experience and move on, don’t dwell on it.Everyone makes mistakes. And the last thing I would advise is balance.yes;>Balance family and work to the best of your ability.

Linda, thank you for the great interview and for offering a special bonus to MomDot readers. From now until December 31st, 2008 you can receive 10% off your entire order at My Baby Pajamas when you use promo code:  MOMDOT10.

Interview by Contributing Writer Karen

~CONTEST~

Would you like to win a pair of Baby Pajamas from My Baby Pajamas? Pick out a pair for Christmas morning perhaps? You can pick ANY PAIR ON HER SITE that you want! We just want you to head over, and let us know WHAT pair. You gain a 2nd entry from giving her feedback on her site (patterns/colors/designs you want to see?). And you can gain a 3rd by blogging about her! 3 chances to win!

Contest Ends on Monday October 6th

trisha