Rethinkgeek

12/07/2022

I have some sad news.
The storage unit Rethinkgeek's merchandise was in was broken into over the weekend. Almost everything was stolen and what was left was ruined. The only surviving item was a box of signs a very dear family friend made for us.

I have a lot of regrets and complicated emotions. Like, "I should have reopened the booth, I should have chosen a better location, I should have taken more risks like going to cons."

Right now I'm just focusing on filling out insurance forms and hoping everything will be covered. It's a lot of paperwork because there was literally hundreds of items from dozens of different companies. They all have receipts, thankfully. The only item I'm worried about not getting covered is my Square Reader. It was brand new in the box with the paper receipt with it. I have a bank statement so maybe that will be ok?

I'm also not sure about items I made or bought from artists. My sister Haven and I spent a long time making a beautiful paper garland from scratch. The many of the leaves were hand painted, cut, and hand rolled before being attached to the garland.

Seeing our hard work ruined, covered in p*e and crushed was upsetting. Luckily I had a somewhat busy social calander to destract me and the best husband in the world who took the day off work when I needed him.

I'm not sure what I'm going to do with ReThinkGeek right now. Let's see if we recover our loses before I make any decisions.

06/04/2022

Come join the fun. We will be here until 3
The First Annual Arkansas Lavender Festival

05/17/2022

Another little update:
We have not given up on opening a ReThinkGeek boutique but this journey is longer than I originally thought.

Most people know that you when you open a business, you typically don't get to pay yourself for the first two years, IF that business survives. I need to save up for about 3 years to have that cushion.

In that time I also need to open up more lines of credit, and pay off that credit to build my credit score. This will give me access to better business loan terms.

I have also canceled the photo shoot. All of the clothing designs ReThinkGeek currently uses licenses we purchased online from all over the world. In three years time I want to replace all of those designs with designs made by Arkansan artists, including myself.

I do have some other projects to work on with ReThinkGeek, but I will not make any promises until they are concrete.

I want to thank everyone who has given their support so far. When the day comes that we open this store, it will be due to all the help we had along the way. Thank you so much for believing in my dream.

10/10/2021

Just a little update:

1) I'm changing jobs right now but I am also planning photo shoots with some amazing volunteer models. Thank you so much to everyone who volunteered!

2) I'm considering down sizing my on hand stock because it's not feasible to set up booths like I originally planned. The business can afford it but I can't afford to not work weekends at my job for now. This means I will need to sell a lot of stock online.

I plan on using the photoshoot photos to both sell my on hand stock but to also make more posts for social media.

3) I now have access to over 60 brands of various stock. In theory, that means I should be able to fill a store in 2 months. Which leads to my last bit of news.

4) I am searching for a shop location in the tourist strip of Bath House Row of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Please let me know if you know of anything that becomes available.

Thank you all so much for your continued support. We are one step closer to our dreams coming true.

09/25/2021

Do you need to look snazzy for work at 9 AM and be ready for side quests at 5PM? Look no further! Our Short Sleeve Button Up Shirts come in any ReThinkGeek pattern and 9 sizes!

Please send us an instant message on Facebook Messenger to order a Sweatshirt for yourself!

Christmas Pre-Orders are open until October 17th!

Button Up Short Sleeve Shirts cost $50 with sales tax included.

Please send us an instant messenger on Facebook Messenger to order a Short Sleeve Button Up for yourself!

Men’s Sizes:
XS Bust 32"-34" Waist 26"-28"
S Bust 34"-36" Waist 28"-30"
M Bust 37"-39" Waist 31"-33"
L Bust 40"-42" Waist "34-36"
XL Bust 43"-45" Waist 37"-39"
2X Bust 46"-48" Waist 40"-42"
3X Bust 49"-51" Waist 33"-45"
4X Bust 52”-54” Waist 46”-47”
5X Bust 48”- 50” Waist 48”-50”

Christmas Pre-Orders are open again until October 17th!
This is a Pre-Order. That means your items will be made JUST FOR YOU! Any items purchased between September 23rd and October 17th will start being manufactured on October 18th. It will take 6 weeks to 13 weeks for your items to arrive at your door in time for Christmas presents!

09/23/2021

Christmas Pre-Orders are open again until October 17th!

Slip into your new favorite sweatshirt this winter featuring creatures of lore! Explore the map, fight monsters, and even machine wash when you are done!

Please send us an instant messenger on Facebook Messenger to order a Sweatshirt for yourself!

09/23/2021

Christmas Pre-Orders are open again unit October 17th! Our first new item is the simple and elegant Of Maids & Dragons Dress! This ankle length dress comes in 8 gemstone colors! Order yours now before a dragon comes to horde them! 🐲💍👑

09/22/2021

We recieved feedback about what people want for Christmas presents and there were a lot of requests for pajamas and comfy sweatshirts. I'm working in it!

09/18/2021

I'm clearly not fit for this modeling stuff! 🤭
So, we are looking for volunteers!

We need models of all shapes sizes, and genders to show off our clothing. Please send us an instant message if you are interested in helping out.

Meanwhile, please enjoy these bloopers while we find more suitable models.

09/14/2021

The Scarlet Ida Pocket dress was one of the first dresses we tested. It's still my favorite today and on Monday it can be yours. Feel like the wild fey child you are and twirl away in a dress inspired by Mt. Ida abundance of quarts, beautiful plant life, & the spirit of the determined people who live there.

Goes on sale Monday the 20th for a limited time.

09/13/2021

I'm getting ready to visit the World Trade Center in Dallas to hunt down new merchandise for ReThinkGeek.
What dress should I chose?
#1 Of Maides & Dragons Dress
#2 Mushroom Huntress Wrap Dress
#3 Teal Treasure Trove Pocket Dress
#4 Scarlet Ida Pocket Dress

09/13/2021

Morning routines are important!
Get ready for a magical day with elf ears from ReThinkGeek!