Bow-Bow Ties

08/24/2024

Always a special moment when we meet another pup and her foster mom ❤️🐾

08/23/2024

This is REAL!

This!

Yesterday, I got a call from a woman who was having behavior issues with her 7 year old Shepherd and she wanted to rehome him. She got him as a puppy and due to an attack by another dog last year, he had become difficult to walk, reactive on leash, anxiety, and more. After listening to her - I explained the harsh reality of Rescue in 2024. She loved her dog and the more information she gave me (i.e. hip issues) the more I realized that the dog likely was in pain as well as feeling the attack trauma. I gave her trainer resources, told her the dog should be seen by a vet, and explained there was likely no room in any rescue. He would hate going anywhere without her - she was the only family he knew and at 7, he didn't want to start over. I'm hoping she heard me... if she didn't, his future will be grim, if he has a future at all. 🥺

08/18/2024

We can’t wait to be at the 2024 Kenmore Children's Business Fair organized by Thoughtful Citizens. We had the best time last year and raised the highest funds from a single event. It is next Saturday, Aug 27 from 12-4. See you there!

08/18/2024

A little act of kindness doesn’t hurt—in fact, it can go a long way. Today was a day of contrast experiences and powerful lessons.

Divisha learned a new marketing style from other kids at previous business fairs, to approach potential customers (basically anyone with a dog) to showcase her products. Divisha, who’s naturally an introvert and a bit shy, steps out of her comfort zone to do this as it has worked sometimes. But today, when she approached someone, they rudely told her “NO.” It was a tough moment for her. She has heard “no” before, but this time, it was different—this one stung. It hurt her feelings, and she lost her smile, not wanting to approach anyone else.

We couldn’t ruin the day with this one incident so I reminded her that every experience teaches us something. She should remember this feeling so that she never treats someone the way she was treated. A small act of kindness can make a big difference in someone’s day, or even their life. Anyway, after some time, she was okay. She even said, “Maybe he was just having a bad day.”

Later in the afternoon, something beautiful happened. A young boy, probably in high school, stopped by our booth and mistook the bow ties for human bow ties. When he realized they were for dogs, he seemed a bit embarrassed. I reassured him that it’s a common mistake and totally fine. He then noticed one of Divisha’s canvas paintings and said he’d check with his mom and come back. We weren’t expecting him to return.

But he did. An hour later, he came back to tell us that his mother didn’t want anything, but HE still wanted to contribute. He offered $5, saying that if he had more, he would have bought the $10 painting because he loved the glow art. This young man touched our hearts deeply. He didn’t just walk away; he came back, explained why he couldn’t buy anything, and still made a donation because he believed in the cause. He was kind, humble, and appreciative about the art work.

It was a powerful reminder of how we should always treat others—with kindness and respect. You never know how much your actions can touch someone’s life. 🌟

08/16/2024

What keeps a middle schooler going between juggling schoolwork, activities, practices, and running her own business?

THIS!!! The passion, the purpose, the belief that what she’s doing matters. It’s the spark that keeps her pushing through late nights and busy days, knowing she’s making a difference.

We all need a reminder of our impact from time to time!

Making the world a better place for animals.

08/13/2024

Congratulations for winning our summer giveaway!!! We can’t wait to send you the prizes and also learn about the animal shelter where you would like us to donate $100. 🤩🎉😍❤️🐾🐶

Thank you everyone for taking time to participate in our giveaway and dress up your adorable pups in our bow ties and tagging your friends! 🙏💛

08/12/2024

Aloha from the most adorable duo Hana and Koli .mrkoli sporting their watermelon 🍉 bow ties! What is better than starting the week with these cute faces!!! 😍😍😍

08/08/2024

From a mom’s diary!

Love to hear your thoughts! 💛

08/07/2024

Updated calendar of events. With school starting in September, these will be our last few in-person events for this year.

08/05/2024

Thank you for your encouragement and the support!

08/05/2024

Thank you for the encouragement and the support! 🎀🐾

08/03/2024

Poster Making Friday.

In-person events are such a fun way to connect with fellow pet lovers and hear their thoughts. Even if they don’t buy, their appreciation and ideas mean the world to us!

However, these events can sometimes be a bit slow, and our booth doesn’t always get the traffic we’d love to see. More sales mean more donations. So, we brainstormed and came up with some powerful messages to attract more people to our booth.

We’d love to hear your thoughts! How can we improve our messaging to connect better with our community? Remember, for a 12-year-old to sit through the whole day at these events, especially on so many weekends, it’s not easy. There are many other fun options but this is her choice. Therefore some good traffic helps her going and be happy with her choice!

Thank you for being part of our journey! 🐕❤️✨

07/25/2024

Can’t wait to see you all on Saturday!

What is in our forecast for Saturday? Well, a little bit of sunshine and the new Woodinville Market Fair of course!

Stop by to see some creative local artists. The talent here is mind blowing. Don't forget, we have door prizes and raffles for free.

Here is our list of vendors for July 27:

• Shello! jewelry & accessories

• Bow-Bow Ties: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071472273808

• Crafted Shenanigans: https://www.instagram.com/crafted.shenanigans

• Kim’s Kraftshttps://www.instagram.com/kimskrafts2024/

• Blessed Brushstrokes / Caroline Renee Fine Art: https://www.facebook.com/groups/160257706228228

• The Social Chain Co.: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialchainco/

• Dogwood and Fern: https://www.instagram.com/dogwoodandfern/

• Fragrant Plants Nursery: http://fragrantplantsnursery.com/

• All Things Shiny: https://www.facebook.com/debbie.bly.9

• Silvertude: (3D art & woodworking)

• Summer in the Pink City: https://www.instagram.com/summerinthepinkcity/

• Wigglebutts Vintage and Upcycling: https://www.instagram.com/wigglebuttsvintage/

• Rainbow Bridge Hearts: www.rainbowbridgehearts.com

• All things found: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560682097299

• SB Layered Creations LLC: https://sblayeredcreations.com/

• Bold Intent: https://www.instagram.com/_boldintent_/

07/19/2024

Announcing “Bow-Bow Fashion Show” Giveaway!

It is a fashion show plus a giveaway plus an opportunity to make a $100 donation.

To enter the giveaway, you must take a picture of your pet wearing our bow tie. If you don’t have a beautiful handmade bow tie from our collection, you can find them in our Etsy store or message us to order. It is like buying a raffle ticket, buy an accessory and have the chance of winning 3 products worth $35 and a $100 donation for your preferred animal shelter!

What you would win:
- A summer themed bow tie
- A summer themed bandana
- A tropical themed drawstring bag
- A $100 donation that we will donate to a shelter of your choice in the United States

How to enter:
- Follow us
- Like the post and share it to your story, bonus if you tag us
- Share a picture of your pet wearing a bow tie in your story and tag us
- Tag all of your fur friends who would look cute in our bow tie. More you tag the better.

You can enter till August 10, 2024.
Open to addresses in United States only.
The winners will be announced in our story.
This giveaway is in not affiliated with Instagram.

All the best!

Let’s have some fun dressing up our fur babies. We can’t wait to see your pets and how amazing they model in their bowties!

07/18/2024

We can’t wait to be at the 2024 Kenmore Children's Business Fair on August 24. So many talented enterprising kids to meet!

Block your calendar now!!! 😊

07/14/2024

Seems such a fun activity organized by an amazing rescue organization which benefits the rescued roosters. Rooster Haus Rescue

Registration for the 🎉Haus Party🎉 opened up two weeks ago and we've already sold more than half of the available tickets and campsites! 😮

If you're thinking about coming, make sure to register soon to secure your spot and take advantage of early bird pricing. We've been hard at work planning the food menu, live entertainment, and everything in between, and you definitely don't want to miss out on our best party yet.

If you're thinking about camping, definitely don't sleep on registering. There are only two campsites left! 🏕

🐓 https://roosterhaus.org/haus-party 🐓

Prices increase on August 1st (if there are even any tickets left by then)!

07/11/2024

Excited to share the second blog post by Divisha on PREPARING FOR A BUSINESS FAIR in the SERIES: FROM LEMONADE STAND TO FORBES. This is based on all her past experiences of participating in several children’s business fairs.

Many business fairs happen during summer time and we hope this will be of some help to the kids who are starting off. Let us know what you think.

Thank you!

My first pop up sale was in the Spring of 2021, which started off my business. I was 9 years old and had set up a lemonade stand with my friend where I sold my bow ties for the first time. My first…

07/08/2024

Here’s our upcoming events in July and August. There will be a few more and we will keep you posted. Hope to see you in some of these events!

07/07/2024

Block your calendar to join us in the UTSAV MELA event celebrating India's Independence day and culture on August 17, Saturday at Marymoor Park, Redmond. We look forward to seeing you there!

07/04/2024

Double celebration for us!!! 🇺🇸🎊🐾🎉🍰🤩

07/01/2024

Just a few days left! Don’t miss this opportunity!

✅A great sniff spot for your pup/s to explore unleashed at your private convenient time.
✅All patriotic theme props for a photoshoot to capture precious moments.
✅ Purchase handmade patriotic bow ties which give back to the animals who need the most.

07/01/2024

🌟 Six Months of Love and Impact in 2024🌟

We are already half way through the year and we wanted to share that in this six months, Bow-Bow Ties has raised and donated over $500 to animal shelters! Totaling our donations over $4500 🐾❤️

This milestone was made possible because of your unwavering support and love for our mission. Every purchase, every share, and every kind word has contributed to making the world a better place for animals in need. Over 50% of the sale proceeds are donated to shelters working tirelessly to help the animals in need.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of our journey and helping us make a difference. Together, we are creating a brighter future for our furry friends. 🐶🐱

Stay tuned for more updates and continue spreading the love! 🌍💖

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06/23/2024

We will be at the PNW Youth Expo by Sweety Saradha Arts on June 23, Sunday, tomorrow at Bellevue Downtown Park from 11 am - 5 pm. This is our first summer event and we are excited to showcase all our new collection. If you are local, please visit! It is always nice to meet in person ❤️

There will be many performances (see photo 3), food stalls and other youth entrepreneurs and their products.

06/17/2024

We are taking a break from June 24-30. If you were planning to get the pride bow ties or want the patriotic bow ties to reach you before July 4, place your order by June 21, this Friday. We will not take any orders from June 22 - June 30. Thank you!

06/16/2024

Here’s our upcoming events this summer. There will be a few more and we will keep you posted. Hope to see you in some of these events!