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I'm proud of myself for saying no, or at least saying "please hold until August" on any new projects for the summer to give myself space to actually step away from my business. (Not my typical habit, LOL.) And hopefully, it will help mitigate feelings of guilt a bit while I'm away so I can just BE PRESENT. As such, I likely won't be sharing many posts on my business page, but if you'd like to see a glimpse of my summer travels, you can follow along on Instagram @magdalasota_

What does this mean for my small brand? We’re actually almost out of stock for most styles and the next restock will happen later this summer in August/September, so the timing couldn't be more perfect! If you’re eyeing a dress, I encourage you to use the discount code this week to receive 15% off your order.

The CBD retail industry is flourishing. CBD can seemingly be found everywhere — from CBD-infused creams to CBD-infused oils, coffees, teas, gummies, juices, cookies, and lollipops. According to Statista, a leading provider of market and consumer data, it is expected that U.S. consumer sales of cannabidiol (CBD) will reach around 1.8 billion U.S. dollars by 2022. Sales of legal cannabis in the U.S. are projected to hit 23 billion U.S. dollars in 2025.

But if you are currently pregnant or breastfeeding, you might have even more questions about whether these products are safe for you.

The short answer is: we don’t know enough about it. Presently, FDA advises against the use of cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and marijuana in any form during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

As a brand owner, transparency is very important to me. I want our customers to know exactly what they pay for and where their money goes when they decide to purchase a $55 dress. I’m proud of how and where we make our garments, and I often share the behind-the-scenes process with our customers on social media. Our customers love to see the behind the scenes because they feel like their purchase truly makes a difference. It makes them feel like they are a part of the solution.

Small batch production, low waste, organic sustainable fabrics, local manufacturing, minimal and compostable packaging are all ways we try to minimize our environmental impact at MLM Brand. Sustainability and price transparency are internal parts of MLM Brand's efforts to offer elevated basics to breastfeeding mamas at an accessible price point. 

xoxo,

Magda