Today we’d like to introduce you to Arelis Hernandez.
Arelis, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
Jun 2012 we were celebrating my aunt’s 50th birthday. I wanted to help my cousins somehow. Didn’t have money so I thought of using some fruit that I had at home. I had a watermelon which I used as a basket, did a 50 with some of the skin and filled the basket with fresh cantaloupe. Mango and pineapple. Everyone liked it, but it wasn’t till my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer that same year (Nov 2012) that I decided to make My side job. I was doing 2-4 events per month for the first 4 months then 2-5 events per weekend. It was hard at first. Trying to get people to know my work, did a few of “free work” to have at least pictures to show as advertisement. Now I offer not just fruit tables but desserts and custom t-shirts for any occasion.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
It wasn’t easy with a 4-year-old son with me 24/7 but somehow, I managed to finish all my orders.
Sacky’s Cute Creations – what should we know? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
We do a little of everything for your any occasion party: fruit table, dessert, custom shirts, personalized gifts. I’ve been known as the “Fruit Lady” for a while now hehe and my proudest and what sets me apart from others are my designed watermelons. I work with the party theme and carve it to the watermelon.
What is “success” or “successful” for you?
Success for me is seeing the smiling faces of the customers after their order is delivered. Event planning
Pricing:
- Fruit Table w/ chocolate fountain $120
- Dessert table $65
- Custom Tshirts $15
Contact Info:
- Phone: 8322728972
- Email: ahernandez0816@me.com
- Instagram: Sacky’sSnacks
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sackyssnacks/
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