Today we’d like to introduce you to Melissa Simpson.
Hi Melissa, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
Inspiration for MizzFitts Fun Finds comes from memories of past, present, and future. Including favorite movies and characters from her family, her husband, her misfits, and herself of course. What was, what is, and what will be. From the people in her life that gave her the strength to keep going. One misfit and one moment at a time.
Once Upon a Time there was a little girl who loved watching holiday movies. Her favorite was Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and The Island of Misfit Toys. Do you remember that movie?
Fast forward years later, that girl grew up. She still remembered her favorite movie as a child and how it made her feel. How she too felt like a misfit. She was the youngest misfit of five daughters. She also remembered how wonderful it is to be a misfit and that it is okay to be different. She never really knew who she was or what she wanted to be. She loved listening to all kinds of music, she loved dancing, singing, writing poetry, photography, and of course watching movies that inspired her. She has beauty like her mother and a strong will like her father. Little did she know, she was about to have little misfits of her own.
The girl became a woman. She is a wife (married twenty five years to her Viking King), a mother (five misfits – two sons and three daughters), and a grandmother (four grandsons so far). She worked many different jobs to help support her family. She worked in food service, retail, wholesale, and warehouse distribution. She volunteered in the community and at her children’s schools. She knew it was no longer about her anymore. Her little misfits came first. All those little misfits each have amazing talents of their own. Dreams and fun inspirations. All her sacrifices were worth it because those little misfits alongside her husband are who she lives for!
All her misfit children march to the beat of their own drum. Each misfit has unique abilities, talents, and desires. What they all have in common together is their unconditional love for family and spending time together during holidays. Decorating, cooking, baking, and having fun. Family dinners, movie nights, and game nights are the best!
One tragic day, one of her little misfits became an angel. She was the youngest of all the misfits. Their lives would never be the same again. Life had to go on for her, her misfit offspring, and her husband (the man of her dreams literally and father to the youngest misfit daughter, but that is for another story). Life continues to go on and they all find the strength to make it through one day at a time. More to this story to be told in another space in time.
Going through the motions with many tears, the show must go on. The girl made a choice. A decision that would change her life. She took her life experiences and opened MizzFitts Fun Finds in 2022. Not just any store. One with stories to tell. Adventures to share.
When it comes down to it, we are all really a bunch of misfits. We all have been through some hard times, and we do our best to remember the good times. Sometimes we find fun things as a reminder of people we love or good memories to cherish. Sometimes it is nice to have little fun finds that help make our day or someone else’s day a little brighter.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
There are always challenges. With the vast amount of Pop Culture Collectibles and Novelty Gift stores there are, it is quite a challenge to swim with the sharks. I embrace the chaos and keep reminding myself why I started the business in the first place. The joy of giving. One of my favorite parts about MizzFitts Fun Finds is adding free fun finds to every order and packing them like a present. I feel we all deserve a little extra fun these days.
To be honest, at the end of 2022, I almost threw in the towel and closed my online store before even giving it a chance. Another learning experience for MizzFitts Fun Finds. No matter how many years of retail, wholesale, and distribution experience I have had, NOTHING could have prepared me for this.
I am so grateful for the support I have received from my husband, my family, my friends, our creative vendors, and our wonderful customers. I would not be in business if I did not have all of their support and kindness. I also owe a thanks to all the amazing positive people that I know are out there in the universe somewhere! We are all a bunch of misfits. Each so special and amazing in our own unique ways.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
MizzFitts Fun Finds is a small online retail shop offering Licensed Entertainment Collectible Gifts from some of the best Pop Culture brands in the industry in addition to some fun novelty gifts as well.
Remember what it was like to receive a gift, and not have a clue what was inside? The feeling of gratitude, excitement, and anticipation? The feeling of being appreciated, cared for, and loved? Here at MizzFitts Fun Finds, we believe in bringing that feeling back with free surprise gifts in every order.
As the owner and founder, I understand that ‘things’ are not a priority in life. It is the human connection and experiences that helps to mold us into who we become. Sometimes it is those ‘things’ that can bring back memories. Memories that we can learn from, to share, and pass on. If anything, it is a gift from us to you.
Cherishing the good memories of the past, enjoying the Present, and cultivating the Future. The older we get, sometimes we forget, and the little things can help us remember.
With Love, Peace, and a Little Crazy Fun ~ MizzFitt
What matters most to you? Why?
My Family, Time, and Kindness
Time with my family. Time to reflect. Time to remember. Cherishing good memories from the past, and learning from my mistakes. Embracing the present moments, and not take time with family for granted. Cultivating the future, and preparing for adventures to come.
Kindness. I often read many quotes that say, “you never know what someone else is going through, so be kind.” I cannot agree more.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://mizzfittsfunfinds.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mizzfitts_fun_finds/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mizzfittsfunnfinds/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mizzfittsfunfinds
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@mizzfittsfunfinds
