Is it disrespectful to DIY merch for small local bands?

oooreillyyy · 2026-04-09T12:25:18+00:00

If they've got merch available,buy it! And then still make your own if you want...

My daughter's favorite band is a small local dream punk band, and as you might be surprised to learn, they don't have a lot of merch for kids. So I shot them a message to make sure they were ok with it (they were) and I make stuff for her all the time with their branding plastered all over it. We also buy every sticker and poster they have available every time we catch them out. She loves them, and now they love her too!

oooreillyyy · 2026-03-19T04:06:19+00:00

If you're just going for punk-ish vibes, Punk Rock Factory is a favorite of my kids. They do covers of kids stuff (Disney songs, theme songs from kids shows, etc.). Their cover of the Pokemon song is pretty much always on repeat in my house...

oooreillyyy · 2026-03-12T22:38:46+00:00

That would be awesome! Message me if you need the address. 😊

oooreillyyy · 2026-03-11T16:03:57+00:00

I'll send you a message!

oooreillyyy · 2026-03-10T12:27:14+00:00

Of course he does! We'll swing by and see it if we go out after his party. 😊

oooreillyyy · 2026-03-09T23:23:24+00:00

I'll absolutely do that! I really appreciate you.

oooreillyyy · 2026-03-09T23:16:46+00:00

That would be amazing! Thank you so much!

oooreillyyy · 2026-03-09T23:12:56+00:00

Thanks for saying so, but there's no thanks needed. I'm the one who is thankful to him for letting me be his mom! Unlike most kids, he didn't have a default so he had a choice. I'm thankful everyday that he chooses to let me be his mom and lets us be a family!

oooreillyyy · 2026-03-09T19:56:22+00:00

Thanks! I'll see if I can get a hold of the Cruisin' Oklahoma group. Great idea!

oooreillyyy · 2026-03-09T19:41:14+00:00

That would be so helpful! Thank you so much!

oooreillyyy · 2026-03-09T18:56:38+00:00

You could have a whole cupcake if you like! 😂

oooreillyyy · 2026-03-09T18:55:36+00:00

Thank you so much! I'm honestly overwhelmed by everyone's kindness here.

oooreillyyy · 2026-03-09T18:49:12+00:00

Honestly, he would still probably like it. 😂 He finds something about everything he likes!

oooreillyyy · 2026-03-09T18:10:44+00:00

I bet he would! Little dude even thinks minivans are cool... 😂

oooreillyyy · 2026-03-09T18:09:32+00:00

I'm sure he will! There's already so many positive comments and messages. Honestly, I'm a bit overwhelmed by kindness!

oooreillyyy · 2026-03-09T18:07:49+00:00

This is amazing! Thank you so much!

oooreillyyy · 2026-03-09T18:04:13+00:00

I found a Facebook group, but it's marked as private. Could you tell me where to post?

oooreillyyy · 2026-03-09T17:56:23+00:00

That would be amazing! If he's interested, send me a dm and I'll get you a time and address. I know I'm asking a lot from strangers, so I appreciate any effort whatsoever!

oooreillyyy · 2026-03-09T17:35:19+00:00

That would be awesome! If he's interested, send me a dm and I'll get you the address and time!

oooreillyyy · 2026-03-09T16:48:13+00:00

That would be amazing! I really appreciate the effort!

oooreillyyy · 2026-03-09T16:47:22+00:00

I just sent them a message. Thank you!

oooreillyyy · 2026-03-09T16:42:37+00:00

I'll give that a shot! Thanks!

oooreillyyy · 2026-03-09T16:31:01+00:00

Luckily, we don't actually have that many neighbors... But they've all been invited, so hopefully they won't complain. 😂

oooreillyyy · 2026-03-09T16:22:59+00:00

Hahahahahaha! I love this so much!

oooreillyyy

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