Not many people can see themselves raising nine children. Even less would start a business too. However, Robyn Pellei not only runs a successful business and cares for a large family, but she home schools each one. Needless to say, she is a busy woman, but she is also very driven in what she does.
Through her company, ViveVita, this innovative mom has managed to develop and launch a variety of products that are based around children and family, including her popular bandette cup tags for kids, reports The Charlotte Observer.
Q. How did ViveVita begin?
ViveVita began out of a need to resolve some irritating everyday issues that I was facing – and realizing that I would be facing them for many years to come if I didn’t figure out a way to fix them. And … since I was set on “fixing” the problems, I was determined to fix them in ways that I enjoyed – creating something pretty or cute, not just functional.
Q. How do you manage working with 9 children at home with you?
For most people it probably looks something like “managed chaos!” I have an office that is off to the side of the house – I work in the office early in the morning, late at night, and during the day whenever I can take the time (or when I have sitters, which is usually 3-4 times a week for 3-4 hours). Being that my goal is to be present for the kids, I don’t usually shoo them right out of the office when they come in … instead, I encourage them to climb into the back of my chair and either comb my hair or give me a back rub (smart score for Mommy!).
I will also take my laptop into the busy home zone and do the quick and easy stuff while also helping the kids with whatever they need. And, you’d be surprised how well 9 children can entertain each other – I highly recommend that any mompreneur have more kids to solve the keeping-them-busy issues!
Photo from ViveVita