Creating and selling fanciful, whimsical headwear is a family affair for Kelly Carlson of Rice, her family and friends. Carlson was one of many vendors selling items at the "Firefleyes" event Dec. 8 at the Boy Scouts' Building in Sartell, an event that raised money to help prevent deadly malaria in Ecuador, South America. From left to right are Jody Navratil of Sartell, a friend of Gilbert's who helps create the items, Ava Gilbert (Carlson's daughter), Kelly Carlson and Mary Gilbert of Sartell, Kelly's mother and Ava's grandmother. The Carlson headgear business is called "It's a Girlie Girl Thing."
Creating and selling fanciful, whimsical headwear is a family affair for Kelly Carlson of Rice, her family and friends. Carlson was one of many vendors selling items at the “Firefleyes” event Dec. 8 at the Boy Scouts’ Building in Sartell, an event that raised money to help prevent deadly malaria in Ecuador, South America. From left to right are Jody Navratil of Sartell, a friend of Gilbert’s who helps create the items, Ava Gilbert (Carlson’s daughter), Kelly Carlson and Mary Gilbert of Sartell, Kelly’s mother and Ava’s grandmother. The Carlson headgear business is called “It’s a Girlie Girl Thing.”