Momease Baby Boutique is a relatively new store north of us but already has established a strong community presence. After speaking with Lyra, you can understand why. Her enthusiasm coupled with impeccable research make her and her store a valuable resource for parents in the community. If you ever find yourself in the neighborhood, stop by and say hello.
Momease Baby Boutique
#121-5325 Cordova Bay Rd.
Victoria, BC
What year was your store established?
We
are still a "toddler" in terms of a baby store. We opened Momease
Baby Boutique doors for the first time in May 2013, but definitely hit the
ground running right from the start!
What
motivated you to start your baby store?
My
two children. During my first pregnancy I began doing a ton of research into
new & innovative parenting products and I wanted to make these great
products more accessible in our area & online.
Inspiration
behind the name of your store?
I
really feel that all of the innovative baby products that we carry in the store
help to make parenting young children just a little bit easier - hence the name
"Momease Baby Boutique."
What
best describes your store's personality?
Fresh,
fun, modern & welcoming! With so many great "regulars" coming
into the store on a weekly basis, I really feel like heading to work is an
opportunity to visit & catch up with friends! We also LOVE the "shop
local" initiative & work to help promote & support other local
small or home-based businesses in our community by featuring their products in
our store.
The best part of your job?
Meeting
so many wonderful people in our community. I love connecting with new or
expectant parents, grandparents, aunts or uncles & working to help find the
perfect parenting products to complement their needs & lifestyle.
What
is the one thing you wish you knew prior to opening your store?
How
quickly I could fill a small boutique with amazing products! There as so many
ingenious options out there for today's parents that it's really hard to narrow
it down to a select few. All the more reason that we're currently working hard
to launch our website at momease.ca later this year & expand our boutique
online!
What
is your favorite ZoLi product?
The
ZoLi BOT is a major favorite in our house! The weighted straw makes this sippy
cup absolutely ideal for your toddler's first few unassisted sips. We also love
the the ZoLi Matties silicone place mats for pairing with our portable high
chair & as a craft surface to protect our table from stray crayon marks
& felts!
What's
your favorite song?
Ha,
ha - that's an unexpected but great question! My throw-back favorite would
have to be The Police "Every Breath You Take" as it's such a classic!
For a current fave, my boys & I regularly enjoy a good dance-off to
"Happy" by Pharrell Williams.
Momease will be launching their website soon so you can check out all her goodies online at momease.ca.
Momease will be launching their website soon so you can check out all her goodies online at momease.ca.