We’re Maggie and Ryan, and we loved Mason jars long before our business, Mason Jar Lifestyle, was even a twinkle in our eyes. When our youngest child was two-months-old, I (Maggie) was shopping at a local big box store and came upon a display of Mason jar drinking lids and soap pumps next to the jars. I immediately put one of each in my cart but wished there were more options than just those two items. I wondered what other clever attachments were out there, and I knew I wasn’t the only one.
Fast forward a few months, full of research and planning, to the launch of masonjarlifestyle.com – a dream come true for Mason jar lovers, who, like us, wanted to make the most of their jars. Did we mention that we also had a two-year-old and four-year-old child at home (in addition to our baby!)? It was a wonderful, whirlwind of a time. I recall taking product photos with baby sleeping peacefully (and, let’s be honest, often also crying and fussing), strapped to me in his carrier.
We did everything, from web design to shipping, from a small office in our home. After just a few months, though, we had outgrown our small home office and began searching for, and soon relocated into, an offsite space. We also hired two awesome family friends to assist with shipping and a part-time nanny to help with our kiddos.
Since we launched our business in May 2015, we have grown into a larger operation than we ever imagined, while continuing to value quality and customer service, just as we always have. We now have five amazing employees. All seven (Ryan and me + employees) of us are totally committed to giving our customers the very best experience possible. Each order still includes a handwritten note. Every email receives a response directly from either Ryan or me.
If you want to see a product that we don’t yet carry, we want to hear from you. We have an active social media community on Facebook and Instagram, where we often post ideas, sales, giveaways, and other fun content. We also value giving back to the community with regular donations to charities and charity events.
We will never forget where we came from or why we’re here. It’s for the love of jars, and it’s because of you.
