💖 Why Supporting Small Shops Means So Much 🛍️

When you shop small, you're not just buying a product — you're fueling a dream.

✨ A Real Moment That Meant the World

A woman contacted me in a pinch — she had been called to substitute teach the very next day and needed a school pride shirt fast. The local shops were either already closed or didn’t have what she was looking for.

She was stressed. Time was tight. But I said, “I got you.”

Within a couple of hours, I created a custom sublimation tee with her school’s colors and logo — ready just in time for her to walk in confident and spirited the next morning.

That’s the magic of shopping small.No 5–7 business days. No bots. Just real people showing up for each other.

🎁 Sentimental Gifts Hit Different

One of the things I love most is creating meaningful, custom gifts — the kind that tug at the heart.

When my son was in Pre-K, I made custom photo ceramic ornaments for his teachers. Each one featured a special photo.

When we gave them out, one of his aides actually got tears in her eyes.That moment? It reminded me that the things I create aren’t just “things.”They’re memories. They’re emotions. They’re connections.

Because of that experience and seeing just how much those gifts meant to them, I added the ornaments to my Christmas collection. Since then, I’ve been able to help others gift special items — to loved ones and even to themselves.

That’s what makes all the late nights and messy tables worth it.

Heres a little video from that special moment with Milo and his prek teachers.

🧵 Small Shop vs. Big Box: What’s the Difference?

Let’s be real — buying from a small business is a whole different experience:

• Mass-produced items come off assembly lines.

• My products are made one at a time, with love, attention, and sometimes glitter in my hair. ✨

You're not just getting a shirt. You’re getting:

✅ One-on-one attention✅ A design crafted just for you✅ A real person cheering every time an order comes in

👩‍👧‍👦 Where Your Support Goes

When you order from TashMadeShop, you’re not padding a CEO’s bonus.You’re helping me:

💗 Restock supplies💻 Pay website fees & vendor fees for events🛠️ Invest in new tools and designs🚀 Grow this dream business into something bigger

Right now, it may not be paying my personal bills — but one day, my dream is to do this full time. Your support brings me one step closer.

This shop is more than a side hustle — it’s my heart.

🙌 You're Part of Something Bigger

Whether it’s a one-time order or you’ve been riding with me from the start, your support means everything.

📦 Every package I ship out is a little piece of my dream.📣 Every shout-out, review, or repeat order keeps me going.

💌 From My Heart to Yours

Thank you for shopping small.You’re not just buying a product —You’re becoming a part of the story.

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