11 episodes

Hey there! We're Kristin and Dana of Craft Happy. We are competitors turned besties turned co-founders and together, we’ve taught thousands how to handcraft the perfect cozy knit with our chunky blanket kits. Join us as we grow our side hustle all while balancing marriage, motherhood, friendship, full-time careers, and the inevitable mess that comes when those areas of your life get tangled up. So pour yourself a glass of wine – or maybe not if you’re driving! - and find comfort in knowing you’re not the only one hiding from a toddler right now. This is TANGLED UP with Craft Happy. >> Visit us online at www.crafthappyco.com ** All socials @crafthappyco

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Hey there! We're Kristin and Dana of Craft Happy. We are competitors turned besties turned co-founders and together, we’ve taught thousands how to handcraft the perfect cozy knit with our chunky blanket kits. Join us as we grow our side hustle all while balancing marriage, motherhood, friendship, full-time careers, and the inevitable mess that comes when those areas of your life get tangled up. So pour yourself a glass of wine – or maybe not if you’re driving! - and find comfort in knowing you’re not the only one hiding from a toddler right now. This is TANGLED UP with Craft Happy. >> Visit us online at www.crafthappyco.com ** All socials @crafthappyco

    10. A Spork In The Road - Knowing When To Step Back To Step Ahead

    10. A Spork In The Road - Knowing When To Step Back To Step Ahead

    After Google failed to answer "when to know when to quit your side hustle" - instead just giving us a million and one results for "when to know when to quit your day job and go full time side hustle" - we figured this was the episode WE needed to hear ourselves.

    In this vulnerable Season One finale of the Tangled Up with Craft Happy podcast, we do our best to share today's mindset. Entrepreneurship has never been for the faint of heart and building a side hustle comes with its fair amount of sacrifices. We're at a fork in the road. Should we tie another square knot and keep going?

    No, really...we're asking YOU! Send help. And wine.

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    • 38 min
    9. The Write Off People - Tax Season Scaries

    9. The Write Off People - Tax Season Scaries

    If that Schitt's Creek skit is just about all you know about business write-offs, then you probably know more than us. Welcome to the most uneducational 30 minutes of your life where we figure out how to minimize our tax bills without going to prison. We're waaaaay too pretty for that.

    A few nuggets of wisdom may be uncovered - like did you know Roth IRAs are named after Rothys? Or that you can write off your press-on nails if you just post a photo of yourself doing something business-y with them on your TikTok? It's true. We think. Let us check with our accountant. Again.

    Also...sorry to our CPA, Perry. He taught us better than this.

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    • 37 min
    8. Those Who Can Kinda Sorta Do, Teach - Adventures In Hosting Online Workshops

    8. Those Who Can Kinda Sorta Do, Teach - Adventures In Hosting Online Workshops

    Cozy on up! It’s story time. This episode is all about our accidental jump into the land of virtual workshops. From humble beginnings hanging iPhones on chandeliers to nailing the tour guide lingo, Kristin is the real hero as our best (and for a while, ONLY!) Craft Happy chunky blanket teacher.

    Don’t think that Dana didn’t get thrown into the mix teaching one workshop we’ll talk about for ages…because of THEIR ages! “Can you speak up, dear?!” 

    Ohhh don’t worry, Dorothy. We leave no loop left behind! 

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    • 42 min
    7. Unsolicited Advice - What We Wish We Knew Way Back When

    7. Unsolicited Advice - What We Wish We Knew Way Back When

    We’re firm believers that everything happens for a reason, and we wouldn’t be where we are today without some bumps in the road (love that journey for us). Buuuut hindsight is 20/20 and what we wouldn’t give to yell at our younger selves to PUT DOWN THE TWEEZERS! 

    Also maybe don’t follow strangers down a mall alley, get your pale ass out of the tanning bed and into a good skincare routine, learn some basic math skills and embrace the “no’s” - if you’ve never failed, you never tried! From fun quips to surprisingly insightful reflections, this “way back when” episode HAS IT ALL. (And if you read that last line like SNL's Stefon, you're our kinda people - welcome!)

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    • 36 min
    6. Spousal Support - Husbands Keep Us Humble (and Hungry)

    6. Spousal Support - Husbands Keep Us Humble (and Hungry)

    This episode is dedicated to our oh-so-loving spouses just in time for Valentine's Day...which may sound sweet if this is your first episode of Tangled Up. But you should really know better by now. 

    Whether it's maintaining a family calendar or hiding Amazon packages (girl, we get it), marriage takes work. Join us as we share insights into our own relationships. We're by no means perfect wives, but don't feel too sorry for the guys - they know EXACTLY who they married. 

    The couple that packs chunky blanket workshop kits today, stay together. #blessed

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    • 43 min
    5. Fuller Life - We'll Take One Full Time Career With A Side Hustle For 400, Pat

    5. Fuller Life - We'll Take One Full Time Career With A Side Hustle For 400, Pat

    Does having a side hustle make you a better employee? We think so. We also think you have to be a little crazy to look at your already insane schedule and say, “OH! There's totally room in my life for a side hustle.” Obviously no judgment here! 

    Join us as we navigate the demands of our 9-5s with a passion for our own small business, a shared disdain for low-rise jeans and how we're confusing the F out of TikTok's algorithm. 

    Also…yes, this description was written during one of Dana’s 3am benders on a shared Apple note for Kristin.
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    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

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11 Ratings

11 Ratings

mar gutleber ,

Informative and entertaining!!!!

This duo explain the pitfalls of starting up a business venture. Each one if these young ladies are smart enough to do it alone but having much more fun together. They know it’s all about the journey and adventure rather than just making money. Can’t wait to hear their next episode !!! Waiting 😁

anperrett ,

So, so relatable!

So fun, so relatable… I’ve enjoyed every minute so far! Can’t wait to hear more.

Marzipan Franzi ,

Fab! Fab! Fab!

Fresh and humbling take on starting a bizz w/ your bestie! Dana and Kristin approach life, love and business w/ charisma and wit — a fun and inspiring listen!

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