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I'm Lauren Alonso!

I’m a southern mama of 5. I believe stories are worth telling and joy can be found in any season no matter how bitter or how sweet. I'm a podcaster, blogger, and entrepreneur who loves doing life together!

Summer days ☀️👙⛱️💦 and family time

Missing our big kids but soaking up the time we have together and making the most of the summer heat.

Thanks YaYa for an amazing day, yummy food, and a fun pool day!

Summer days ☀️👙⛱️💦 and family time

Missing our big kids but soaking up the time we have together and making the most of the summer heat.

Thanks YaYa for an amazing day, yummy food, and a fun pool day!

People have often been skeptical about how I’ve shared my life online over the years, but I can honestly tell you that when I started blogging over 16 years ago, I never could have imagined how this story would unfold—or how grateful I would be that I didn’t keep my life to myself.

While we live in a very digital world, most of my real-life friendships and meaningful relationships actually began with strangers who became friends… and eventually family.

Making friends as a full-time caregiver to my late husband—and now as a stay-at-home mom of five—hasn’t always been easy. But because of communities started in obedience to the Lord, I’ve experienced some of the deepest, most meaningful friendships of my life.

No matter which chapter of this story you’ve joined me in—those early days of ministry, Joel’s accident and our testimony, Extreme Home Makeover, Inside Edition, adoption, the farm, blending our family when I married Adam, birthing babies at home (or trying to! 😂), or now the Farmstand—I want you to know that it means so much to me that you’ve been here.

I try not to let fear or the state of the world distract me from what the Lord is doing because this little corner of the internet has been one of the greatest blessings of my life.

To “my biggest fan”—otherwise known as Kellie—thank you for “convincing”your sweet husband to drive 352 miles to visit us and the Farmstand this weekend 😉

Thank you for watching this story unfold from Jacksonville, to both farms, to all the babies, and now to the big pink tent in our front yard.

Thank you for every encouraging message, every prayer, every comment, and every season you’ve faithfully cheered us on from afar.

You are a true friend, and I am so grateful to have you—even 5½ hours away.

Thank you for being so much more than a stranger on the internet.

And perhaps that’s my reminder for all of us today:

Don’t underestimate what God can do with your “yes.”

Sometimes, He uses it to build a life you never could have imagined… and occasionally, it looks like a friend driving 352 miles just to hug you and try some goodies from your Farmstand.

#friendshipgoals #thisiswhatdreamsaremadeof #friendship

People have often been skeptical about how I’ve shared my life online over the years, but I can honestly tell you that when I started blogging over 16 years ago, I never could have imagined how this story would unfold—or how grateful I would be that I didn’t keep my life to myself.

While we live in a very digital world, most of my real-life friendships and meaningful relationships actually began with strangers who became friends… and eventually family.

Making friends as a full-time caregiver to my late husband—and now as a stay-at-home mom of five—hasn’t always been easy. But because of communities started in obedience to the Lord, I’ve experienced some of the deepest, most meaningful friendships of my life.

No matter which chapter of this story you’ve joined me in—those early days of ministry, Joel’s accident and our testimony, Extreme Home Makeover, Inside Edition, adoption, the farm, blending our family when I married Adam, birthing babies at home (or trying to! 😂), or now the Farmstand—I want you to know that it means so much to me that you’ve been here.

I try not to let fear or the state of the world distract me from what the Lord is doing because this little corner of the internet has been one of the greatest blessings of my life.

To “my biggest fan”—otherwise known as Kellie—thank you for “convincing”your sweet husband to drive 352 miles to visit us and the Farmstand this weekend 😉

Thank you for watching this story unfold from Jacksonville, to both farms, to all the babies, and now to the big pink tent in our front yard.

Thank you for every encouraging message, every prayer, every comment, and every season you’ve faithfully cheered us on from afar.

You are a true friend, and I am so grateful to have you—even 5½ hours away.

Thank you for being so much more than a stranger on the internet.

And perhaps that’s my reminder for all of us today:

Don’t underestimate what God can do with your “yes.”

Sometimes, He uses it to build a life you never could have imagined… and occasionally, it looks like a friend driving 352 miles just to hug you and try some goodies from your Farmstand.

#friendshipgoals #thisiswhatdreamsaremadeof #friendship

Don’t let the smile on my face fool you.

The burden we carry isn’t easy, but I’m reminded that His burden is light and it was never mine to pick up.

My part in this is remaining faithful, to let Him fight for us. And to stay the course. Seek peace. And put on my armor daily.

And sometimes that looks like putting up a pretty pink tent and serving baked goods and being a good witness to the cup we are holding.

He will deliver us. He is who He says He is. He will do it. We believe for it!

This song shook me the other day as I was attending a therapy session for my kids. Right before we walked in I was in tears, hands held high and shouting at a red light that seemed to last forever. My kids witnessed their mom wrecked by the Gospel and pointing to the one who has us in His hands.

I hope this reminds you that He is in it with you, fighting for you and not ever against you, friend.

xo,
Lauren

#FaithOverFear #GodIsFaithful #ChristianEncouragement #TrustGod #ThereWillBeJoy

Don’t let the smile on my face fool you.

The burden we carry isn’t easy, but I’m reminded that His burden is light and it was never mine to pick up.

My part in this is remaining faithful, to let Him fight for us. And to stay the course. Seek peace. And put on my armor daily.

And sometimes that looks like putting up a pretty pink tent and serving baked goods and being a good witness to the cup we are holding.

He will deliver us. He is who He says He is. He will do it. We believe for it!

This song shook me the other day as I was attending a therapy session for my kids. Right before we walked in I was in tears, hands held high and shouting at a red light that seemed to last forever. My kids witnessed their mom wrecked by the Gospel and pointing to the one who has us in His hands.

I hope this reminds you that He is in it with you, fighting for you and not ever against you, friend.

xo,
Lauren

#FaithOverFear #GodIsFaithful #ChristianEncouragement #TrustGod #ThereWillBeJoy

One of the questions I get asked the most is:
“Are you ever going to open a bakery?”

And honestly?

Not in my wildest dreams. 😂

Because that was never the vision.

A bakery often centers around one person’s talent, one person’s creations, and one person’s capacity.

But the Farmstand was never meant to be just my kitchen.

It was always meant to be a table where more people could gather.

I also get asked about doing more vendor events and pop-ups, and while I’m so grateful people want us there, I’ve realized that chasing every opportunity would pull me away from the very things I feel called to protect:
Being home with my husband and kids.
Creating when I feel led.
Building relationships.
Growing this community.

Because the truth is…

My food was never the main attraction here. 🤍

It’s the collective experience.

It’s the makers, bakers, and creators who each bring something special.

It’s community over competition.

Collaboration over comparison.

So in this next season, I’m taking a little bit of a backseat in baking and creating more space for our talented bakers and new makers to shine.

Don’t worry — your favorites from my kitchen aren’t going anywhere. 🤍

They’ll still be available through preorder, and extras will still make their way onto the stand.

But I’m choosing obedience over hustle.

Because before I am a business owner, I am a wife and a mom.

And I believe this is the next step God is calling me into.

The Farmstand was never meant to be something I could recreate somewhere else.

It isn’t just the stand.

It isn’t just the products.

It’s the people.

It’s the stories.

It’s all of us together.

So what’s next?

Not a bakery.

A bigger table. 🤍

More stories.
More makers.
More connection.
More joy.

Leave me some thoughts in the comments and tell me what you think about this pivot! Does it seem crazy or totally in alignment?

#ShopSmall #SupportLocalMakers #CommunityOverCompetition #LocalMakersMarket #FarmstandLife

One of the questions I get asked the most is:
“Are you ever going to open a bakery?”

And honestly?

Not in my wildest dreams. 😂

Because that was never the vision.

A bakery often centers around one person’s talent, one person’s creations, and one person’s capacity.

But the Farmstand was never meant to be just my kitchen.

It was always meant to be a table where more people could gather.

I also get asked about doing more vendor events and pop-ups, and while I’m so grateful people want us there, I’ve realized that chasing every opportunity would pull me away from the very things I feel called to protect:
Being home with my husband and kids.
Creating when I feel led.
Building relationships.
Growing this community.

Because the truth is…

My food was never the main attraction here. 🤍

It’s the collective experience.

It’s the makers, bakers, and creators who each bring something special.

It’s community over competition.

Collaboration over comparison.

So in this next season, I’m taking a little bit of a backseat in baking and creating more space for our talented bakers and new makers to shine.

Don’t worry — your favorites from my kitchen aren’t going anywhere. 🤍

They’ll still be available through preorder, and extras will still make their way onto the stand.

But I’m choosing obedience over hustle.

Because before I am a business owner, I am a wife and a mom.

And I believe this is the next step God is calling me into.

The Farmstand was never meant to be something I could recreate somewhere else.

It isn’t just the stand.

It isn’t just the products.

It’s the people.

It’s the stories.

It’s all of us together.

So what’s next?

Not a bakery.

A bigger table. 🤍

More stories.
More makers.
More connection.
More joy.

Leave me some thoughts in the comments and tell me what you think about this pivot! Does it seem crazy or totally in alignment?

#ShopSmall #SupportLocalMakers #CommunityOverCompetition #LocalMakersMarket #FarmstandLife

Never did get one of all 4 of them in their 🇺🇸… but here we are! At least we did them 😍

Happy 250th ‘Merica 🇺🇸🎇

Never did get one of all 4 of them in their 🇺🇸… but here we are! At least we did them 😍

Happy 250th ‘Merica 🇺🇸🎇

He didn’t just build this stand for me… he also steals my “pink” hat and sports it better than me! 💕

Happy 250th America 🇺🇸

#happy4thofjuly #4thofjuly #Independenceday

He didn’t just build this stand for me… he also steals my “pink” hat and sports it better than me! 💕

Happy 250th America 🇺🇸

#happy4thofjuly #4thofjuly #Independenceday

We are ready for ya! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Swipe to see our festive antebellum feeling charm!

#fourthofjulyweekend #4thofjuly #independenceday

We are ready for ya! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Swipe to see our festive antebellum feeling charm!

#fourthofjulyweekend #4thofjuly #independenceday

Imagine it’s 4th of July weekend at your favorite little farmstand… what are you hoping to find at the stand?!

Leave us your wishes and feedback of your past faves, shareable treats, and flavors you’re hoping to find here next weekend in the comments!

We want your feedback before we solidify that menu! So let us know!

#farmstand #fourthofjuly #independenceday

Imagine it’s 4th of July weekend at your favorite little farmstand… what are you hoping to find at the stand?!

Leave us your wishes and feedback of your past faves, shareable treats, and flavors you’re hoping to find here next weekend in the comments!

We want your feedback before we solidify that menu! So let us know!

#farmstand #fourthofjuly #independenceday

To the man only we get to call “Daddy”!

Honey, I’m so grateful for getting to be your wife and have our babies call you their Dad! You are such an amazing God-fearing leader.

We love you Daddy!!!

PS… we need updated family photos… pronto… these babies don’t keep.

#happyfathersday #fathersday

To the man only we get to call “Daddy”!

Honey, I’m so grateful for getting to be your wife and have our babies call you their Dad! You are such an amazing God-fearing leader.

We love you Daddy!!!

PS… we need updated family photos… pronto… these babies don’t keep.

#happyfathersday #fathersday

This boy has his priorities and dreams in the right place!

#toddlertalk #farmdreams #goat #farmboy #mamasboy

This boy has his priorities and dreams in the right place!

#toddlertalk #farmdreams #goat #farmboy #mamasboy

The Easter weekend that started it all. 🌸🤍

Thank y’all so much for how you’ve helped us grow this thing!

#Farmstand #cottagebakery RoadsideFarmstand #Mompreneur #SouthCarolina

The Easter weekend that started it all. 🌸🤍

Thank y’all so much for how you’ve helped us grow this thing!

#Farmstand #cottagebakery RoadsideFarmstand #Mompreneur #SouthCarolina

No offense to your mama… I’m sure she makes great biscuits…

But… I think I made a huge mistake calling these simply “blueberry biscuits.” 😂

Because these are NOT your average biscuits.

They’re soft, buttery, drizzled with sweet vanilla icing, bursting with juicy blueberries or cinnamon… and honestly? They give major nostalgic vibes.

And if you remember Bojangles’ old cinnamon biscuits, just know that we understood the assignment. 🤍✨

Only difference?

✔️ They’re homemade.
✔️ I’ll happily add extra icing.
✔️ You don’t have to beg for it at the drive-thru. 😅

These limited-quantity biscuits are available by preorder this week, and once they’re gone, they’re gone!

👇 Tell me in the comments:
Are you Team Cinnamon or Team Blueberry? For dad… father’s Day I decided to go ahead and do a mix box as well so you don’t have to choose!

Preorders close tonight, so don’t wait to claim your favorites!

#farmstand #brunch #fathers day

No offense to your mama… I’m sure she makes great biscuits…

But… I think I made a huge mistake calling these simply “blueberry biscuits.” 😂

Because these are NOT your average biscuits.

They’re soft, buttery, drizzled with sweet vanilla icing, bursting with juicy blueberries or cinnamon… and honestly? They give major nostalgic vibes.

And if you remember Bojangles’ old cinnamon biscuits, just know that we understood the assignment. 🤍✨

Only difference?

✔️ They’re homemade.
✔️ I’ll happily add extra icing.
✔️ You don’t have to beg for it at the drive-thru. 😅

These limited-quantity biscuits are available by preorder this week, and once they’re gone, they’re gone!

👇 Tell me in the comments:
Are you Team Cinnamon or Team Blueberry? For dad… father’s Day I decided to go ahead and do a mix box as well so you don’t have to choose!

Preorders close tonight, so don’t wait to claim your favorites!

#farmstand #brunch #fathers day

It’s far more than a $6 frozen lemonade. 🍋💛

Behind every cup are lessons I hope my children carry with them long after summer is over.

This year, I invested in a slushy machine for them to use at the Farmstand. Their job? To help pay it back. Not because I need the money, but because I want them to understand the value behind the things we own and the work it takes to earn them.

They’re learning about:
✨ entrepreneurship and taking initiative
✨ saving and investing
✨ customer service and communication
✨ cleanliness and food safety
✨ serving others with kindness
✨ showing up and working hard
✨ and the value of a dollar earned

Earlier this week, they got to spend some of the tip money they worked so hard for, each choosing something special that they wanted. Watching them make thoughtful decisions with money they earned themselves was one of my favorite moments of the week.

The truth is, I don’t think we’re raising future lemonade or maybe farmstand owners (although maybe we are 😉). I think we’re raising children who will one day be adults who understand responsibility, generosity, perseverance, and the joy that comes from meaningful work.

So thank you to every person who has stopped by, encouraged them, left a tip, or patiently waited while little hands learned how to do big things.

You’re helping us build something much sweeter than frozen lemonade. 🤍🍋

Their lemonade stand is open till 4 PM today… and they look forward to serving you!

#lemonade #entreprenuership #kidentrepreneur #lemonadestand

It’s far more than a $6 frozen lemonade. 🍋💛

Behind every cup are lessons I hope my children carry with them long after summer is over.

This year, I invested in a slushy machine for them to use at the Farmstand. Their job? To help pay it back. Not because I need the money, but because I want them to understand the value behind the things we own and the work it takes to earn them.

They’re learning about:
✨ entrepreneurship and taking initiative
✨ saving and investing
✨ customer service and communication
✨ cleanliness and food safety
✨ serving others with kindness
✨ showing up and working hard
✨ and the value of a dollar earned

Earlier this week, they got to spend some of the tip money they worked so hard for, each choosing something special that they wanted. Watching them make thoughtful decisions with money they earned themselves was one of my favorite moments of the week.

The truth is, I don’t think we’re raising future lemonade or maybe farmstand owners (although maybe we are 😉). I think we’re raising children who will one day be adults who understand responsibility, generosity, perseverance, and the joy that comes from meaningful work.

So thank you to every person who has stopped by, encouraged them, left a tip, or patiently waited while little hands learned how to do big things.

You’re helping us build something much sweeter than frozen lemonade. 🤍🍋

Their lemonade stand is open till 4 PM today… and they look forward to serving you!

#lemonade #entreprenuership #kidentrepreneur #lemonadestand

Love Mondays “off” with our crew!

Love Mondays “off” with our crew!

SURPRISE KIDS…. It’s a good day for a joyful family adventure!

See y’all at the “beach” 💦🌊🔫☀️👙🩳

#joyfuladventurebook #familytime #lakeday

SURPRISE KIDS…. It’s a good day for a joyful family adventure!

See y’all at the “beach” 💦🌊🔫☀️👙🩳

#joyfuladventurebook #familytime #lakeday

So grateful for sweet friends and family time 💦

So grateful for sweet friends and family time 💦

Our families are so so grateful that we get to do this every weekend!

It has been so fun to get to do this alongside other mamas who are chasing the same dream!

Thank you for showing up, shopping small and local, and supporting our families in the dream of entrepreneurship and motherhood!

#cottagebakery #farmstand #greersc #Greenville

Our families are so so grateful that we get to do this every weekend!

It has been so fun to get to do this alongside other mamas who are chasing the same dream!

Thank you for showing up, shopping small and local, and supporting our families in the dream of entrepreneurship and motherhood!

#cottagebakery #farmstand #greersc #Greenville

If there was ever a week to celebrate making it to summer break… it’s this one 😂☀️🍌🍒

This banana split cake was originally made for my daughter’s birthday last year and somehow I’ve waited two months to share it with the stand 🤍

And honestly? Watching this cake come together again feels like a little celebration in itself — slower mornings, barefoot summer days, sticky fingers, backyard memories, and all the sweet little moments we wait for all school year long 🌸

✨ homemade banana cake
✨ nostalgic banana split flavors
✨ whipped frosting + drizzled with chocolate ganache
✨ made from scratch

There are only a FEW slices remaining for this weekend and once they’re gone… they’re gone 👀

Preorders close TONIGHT to guarantee your order 🌿

But instead of just telling me if you want cake… tell me this 👇

What was the ultimate end-of-school treat growing up for YOU? 😂

Ice cream? Pizza? Little Debbie snacks? Pool day? I need to know 👀✨

#GreerSC
#GreenvilleSC
#SummerTreats
#HomemadeDesserts
#ShopSmallGreenville

If there was ever a week to celebrate making it to summer break… it’s this one 😂☀️🍌🍒

This banana split cake was originally made for my daughter’s birthday last year and somehow I’ve waited two months to share it with the stand 🤍

And honestly? Watching this cake come together again feels like a little celebration in itself — slower mornings, barefoot summer days, sticky fingers, backyard memories, and all the sweet little moments we wait for all school year long 🌸

✨ homemade banana cake
✨ nostalgic banana split flavors
✨ whipped frosting + drizzled with chocolate ganache
✨ made from scratch

There are only a FEW slices remaining for this weekend and once they’re gone… they’re gone 👀

Preorders close TONIGHT to guarantee your order 🌿

But instead of just telling me if you want cake… tell me this 👇

What was the ultimate end-of-school treat growing up for YOU? 😂

Ice cream? Pizza? Little Debbie snacks? Pool day? I need to know 👀✨

#GreerSC
#GreenvilleSC
#SummerTreats
#HomemadeDesserts
#ShopSmallGreenville

Alright dads… settle a debate for us 👀😂

If your wife pulled into a roadside farmstand to shop for Father’s Day… what would you ACTUALLY want her to come home with?

Because I’m convinced men secretly want nostalgic snack cakes and gas station junk food… just homemade with better ingredients 😂

Like are we talking:

🍰 homemade swiss cake rolls
🍫 twix bar cookies
🍓 whoopie pies
🥜 peanut butter brownies
🍩 jam filled donuts
🥛 little debbie-inspired treats
🥖 giant sandwich bread for cookout leftovers
🌶️ homemade BBQ rubs + seasonings
🍔 focaccia buns for burgers
👨‍🍳 grilling aprons
🥓 savory snacks nobody else is allowed to touch 😂

We’re dreaming up a Father’s Day menu that feels nostalgic, fun, homemade, and wildly delicious… but we need REAL dad feedback because “whatever’s fine” is not helping us here 😅

So this is your official opportunity to communicate clearly before your wife panic-orders another wallet or grill spatula set 😂👏

👇 Tell me the most “dad” snack or treat you’d lose your mind over if you saw it at a farmstand.

#fathersday #menu #bakery #cottagebaker

Alright dads… settle a debate for us 👀😂

If your wife pulled into a roadside farmstand to shop for Father’s Day… what would you ACTUALLY want her to come home with?

Because I’m convinced men secretly want nostalgic snack cakes and gas station junk food… just homemade with better ingredients 😂

Like are we talking:

🍰 homemade swiss cake rolls
🍫 twix bar cookies
🍓 whoopie pies
🥜 peanut butter brownies
🍩 jam filled donuts
🥛 little debbie-inspired treats
🥖 giant sandwich bread for cookout leftovers
🌶️ homemade BBQ rubs + seasonings
🍔 focaccia buns for burgers
👨‍🍳 grilling aprons
🥓 savory snacks nobody else is allowed to touch 😂

We’re dreaming up a Father’s Day menu that feels nostalgic, fun, homemade, and wildly delicious… but we need REAL dad feedback because “whatever’s fine” is not helping us here 😅

So this is your official opportunity to communicate clearly before your wife panic-orders another wallet or grill spatula set 😂👏

👇 Tell me the most “dad” snack or treat you’d lose your mind over if you saw it at a farmstand.

#fathersday #menu #bakery #cottagebaker

Life lately 💕

A photo dump but the things that have happened outside of the Farmstand!

#familytime #lifelately

Life lately 💕

A photo dump but the things that have happened outside of the Farmstand!

#familytime #lifelately

Yesterday I found myself in the kitchen making lemon sugar cookies while “LEMONADE” by Forrest Frank played in the background at the exact moment that I was adding lemon to these delicious cookies,… and something about it hit me right in the heart 🥹🍋

You know those moments where the song, the season, and your life all collide at the exact same time?

That was this.

And honestly… that’s what these cookies feel like to me.

A reminder that sometimes life does hand you lemons…

…but Jesus has a way of turning them into something sweeter 🤍

These blueberry lemon sugar cookie sandwiches are soft, bright, summery, nostalgic, and filled with the most delicious blueberry filling in between ✨

The kind of treat that feels like sunshine after a hard season 🌸

And they’re only available for a LIMITED time this weekend at the farmstand 👀

✨ preorder now for best selection
✨ pickup Friday + Saturday
✨ limited quantities available

Trust me… these are not the cookies you want to wait on 😂

👇 Comment “COOKIE” and I’ll send you the preorder link before they sell out!

#GreerSC
#GreenvilleSC
#Cookies
#ShopSmallGreenville
#HomemadeDesserts

Yesterday I found myself in the kitchen making lemon sugar cookies while “LEMONADE” by Forrest Frank played in the background at the exact moment that I was adding lemon to these delicious cookies,… and something about it hit me right in the heart 🥹🍋

You know those moments where the song, the season, and your life all collide at the exact same time?

That was this.

And honestly… that’s what these cookies feel like to me.

A reminder that sometimes life does hand you lemons…

…but Jesus has a way of turning them into something sweeter 🤍

These blueberry lemon sugar cookie sandwiches are soft, bright, summery, nostalgic, and filled with the most delicious blueberry filling in between ✨

The kind of treat that feels like sunshine after a hard season 🌸

And they’re only available for a LIMITED time this weekend at the farmstand 👀

✨ preorder now for best selection
✨ pickup Friday + Saturday
✨ limited quantities available

Trust me… these are not the cookies you want to wait on 😂

👇 Comment “COOKIE” and I’ll send you the preorder link before they sell out!

#GreerSC
#GreenvilleSC
#Cookies
#ShopSmallGreenville
#HomemadeDesserts

The other day a friend asked me why I decided to go back into physical products… and honestly, the answer surprised even me 🤍

This little farmstand wasn’t born out of extra time or boredom. It came during one of the fullest, hardest, most exhausting seasons of motherhood.

After years of pregnancies, breastfeeding, sleepless nights, survival mode, and pouring everything I had into my babies… I felt depleted.

Like the mama flamingo whose pink had faded from giving everything away in the best way to my babies🦩🌸

And then one morning, God planted this idea in my heart.

Not just a farmstand…
but a place for creativity, beauty, hospitality, homemade food, and COMMUNITY to come alive again.

A place where moms could make and bake from home without sacrificing their families in the process 🤍

And somehow… little by little… my pink started coming back too.

This farmstand has become so much more than bread and baked goods. It’s become a reminder that motherhood doesn’t mean the end of creativity, dreams, or purpose.

Sometimes it just looks different than before 🌿

Thank you for being part of this story with us. Truly.

✨ This week’s menu is LIVE + preorders are highly encouraged before we sell out!

📍816 Mount Vernon Road Greer, SC
💗 Friday and Saturday under the big pink tent — rain or shine

👇 I’d love to know:
What’s something that’s brought YOUR spark back in this season of life?

#GreerSC
#GreenvilleSC
#MomOwnedBusiness
#HomemadeWithLove
#SupportLocalMoms

The other day a friend asked me why I decided to go back into physical products… and honestly, the answer surprised even me 🤍

This little farmstand wasn’t born out of extra time or boredom. It came during one of the fullest, hardest, most exhausting seasons of motherhood.

After years of pregnancies, breastfeeding, sleepless nights, survival mode, and pouring everything I had into my babies… I felt depleted.

Like the mama flamingo whose pink had faded from giving everything away in the best way to my babies🦩🌸

And then one morning, God planted this idea in my heart.

Not just a farmstand…
but a place for creativity, beauty, hospitality, homemade food, and COMMUNITY to come alive again.

A place where moms could make and bake from home without sacrificing their families in the process 🤍

And somehow… little by little… my pink started coming back too.

This farmstand has become so much more than bread and baked goods. It’s become a reminder that motherhood doesn’t mean the end of creativity, dreams, or purpose.

Sometimes it just looks different than before 🌿

Thank you for being part of this story with us. Truly.

✨ This week’s menu is LIVE + preorders are highly encouraged before we sell out!

📍816 Mount Vernon Road Greer, SC
💗 Friday and Saturday under the big pink tent — rain or shine

👇 I’d love to know:
What’s something that’s brought YOUR spark back in this season of life?

#GreerSC
#GreenvilleSC
#MomOwnedBusiness
#HomemadeWithLove
#SupportLocalMoms

Last year for my daughter’s birthday, I made a cake so good my family was literally fighting over the last slice 😂🍌🍓🍫

And somehow… I never shared it with the world 👀

So this weekend, for a limited time, we’re bringing back our Banana Split Cake 🤍

Think:
✨ our signature banana walnut cake
✨ layered with strawberry jam
✨ rich chocolate ganache
✨ fluffy homemade buttercream
✨ festive birthday sprinkles on top

It tastes like childhood nostalgia and homemade birthday parties wrapped into one beautiful cake 🧁

This photo montage is a little peek into the sweetness behind it all… celebrating my girl, celebrating family, and sharing one of our favorite recipes with YOU 🌿

🎂 LIMITED WEEKEND SPECIAL
Preorders are NOW OPEN!

⏰ Reminder:
• Special preorder items close TONIGHT at 8PM
• Regular menu orders close Thursday at 8PM

Everything is made in small batches by local mamas baking from home 🤍

Comment “CAKE” and I’ll send you the preorder link 👇

#GreenvilleSC
#GreerSC
#GreenvilleFoodie
#UpstateSC
#ShopSmallGreenville

Last year for my daughter’s birthday, I made a cake so good my family was literally fighting over the last slice 😂🍌🍓🍫

And somehow… I never shared it with the world 👀

So this weekend, for a limited time, we’re bringing back our Banana Split Cake 🤍

Think:
✨ our signature banana walnut cake
✨ layered with strawberry jam
✨ rich chocolate ganache
✨ fluffy homemade buttercream
✨ festive birthday sprinkles on top

It tastes like childhood nostalgia and homemade birthday parties wrapped into one beautiful cake 🧁

This photo montage is a little peek into the sweetness behind it all… celebrating my girl, celebrating family, and sharing one of our favorite recipes with YOU 🌿

🎂 LIMITED WEEKEND SPECIAL
Preorders are NOW OPEN!

⏰ Reminder:
• Special preorder items close TONIGHT at 8PM
• Regular menu orders close Thursday at 8PM

Everything is made in small batches by local mamas baking from home 🤍

Comment “CAKE” and I’ll send you the preorder link 👇

#GreenvilleSC
#GreerSC
#GreenvilleFoodie
#UpstateSC
#ShopSmallGreenville

This weekend’s farmstand left us speechless 🥹🤍

Every message.
Every review.
Every “this was the best cookie I’ve ever had.”
Every person who stopped by for sourdough and left with armfuls of goodies and encouragement too 🌿

The sweetest part of all of this has been watching people fall in love with the recipes and homemade goodness that mean so much to our families.

From the focaccia and sourdough…
to the oatmeal cream pies, Rice Krispies, chocolate chunk cookies, and family recipes like banana walnut cake and grandma’s sugar cookies 🍪✨

Your words truly keep us going.

Because behind every item at the stand is a mama baking late at night, recipe testing in her kitchen, creating something with love while raising babies in the middle of it all 🤍

And while the food is wonderful… the bigger vision has always been about people.

Community.
Family.
Making room for moms to dream and create from home.
Building something meaningful together.

We are so grateful you’re part of this story with us 🌸

If you’ve ever stopped by the stand, preordered, or tried something from one of our makers and bakers… we would LOVE to hear from you 👇

Tell us your favorite item, leave a little feedback, or share what you’d love to see next at the stand 🤍

Your encouragement means more than you know.

#GreerSC
#GreenvilleSC
#SupportLocalMoms
#ShopSmallGreenville
#HomemadeWithLove

This weekend’s farmstand left us speechless 🥹🤍

Every message.
Every review.
Every “this was the best cookie I’ve ever had.”
Every person who stopped by for sourdough and left with armfuls of goodies and encouragement too 🌿

The sweetest part of all of this has been watching people fall in love with the recipes and homemade goodness that mean so much to our families.

From the focaccia and sourdough…
to the oatmeal cream pies, Rice Krispies, chocolate chunk cookies, and family recipes like banana walnut cake and grandma’s sugar cookies 🍪✨

Your words truly keep us going.

Because behind every item at the stand is a mama baking late at night, recipe testing in her kitchen, creating something with love while raising babies in the middle of it all 🤍

And while the food is wonderful… the bigger vision has always been about people.

Community.
Family.
Making room for moms to dream and create from home.
Building something meaningful together.

We are so grateful you’re part of this story with us 🌸

If you’ve ever stopped by the stand, preordered, or tried something from one of our makers and bakers… we would LOVE to hear from you 👇

Tell us your favorite item, leave a little feedback, or share what you’d love to see next at the stand 🤍

Your encouragement means more than you know.

#GreerSC
#GreenvilleSC
#SupportLocalMoms
#ShopSmallGreenville
#HomemadeWithLove

And if you’re wondering how I’m fixing it… 😂

I decided to stop putting pressure on myself to have the stand perfectly stocked the second we open.

Instead, I’m giving myself flexibility and guaranteeing preorder pickups within the hour of opening.

Because the reality is… I’m usually out there by myself in the early morning hours while my husband stays inside with the babies so they can keep sleeping while I work 🤍

And every single order has to be:
✨ packed
✨ labeled
✨ organized
✨ carried one-by-one from our basement kitchen to the stand

It’s a labor of love… but also a learning curve 😅

And honestly?
I think I’m probably the only one truly panicking about it 😂

I think most people understand this is real life, real families, and a real small business growing in real time.

So if there’s ever an unforeseen hiccup, just check your email before heading over 🤍

But I can promise you this:
I care deeply about your experience here.

Your order matters to me.
Your feedback matters to me.
My reputation and standing behind what we create here means the world to me.

And if something ever isn’t right… I’ll always make it right.

More than anything, I just want to say thank you.

Thank you for your encouragement.
For your patience.
For your grace while I learn to run this thing well.

And truly… one of my favorite things is when someone stops by and says:

“I’ve been following since the beginning and I’ve loved watching every part of this.” 🥹

Please never hold back those little comments and stories. They genuinely make my day and remind me why we started all of this in the first place 🤍

#smallbusiness #yeahthatgreenville #farmstand #momrunbusiness

And if you’re wondering how I’m fixing it… 😂

I decided to stop putting pressure on myself to have the stand perfectly stocked the second we open.

Instead, I’m giving myself flexibility and guaranteeing preorder pickups within the hour of opening.

Because the reality is… I’m usually out there by myself in the early morning hours while my husband stays inside with the babies so they can keep sleeping while I work 🤍

And every single order has to be:
✨ packed
✨ labeled
✨ organized
✨ carried one-by-one from our basement kitchen to the stand

It’s a labor of love… but also a learning curve 😅

And honestly?
I think I’m probably the only one truly panicking about it 😂

I think most people understand this is real life, real families, and a real small business growing in real time.

So if there’s ever an unforeseen hiccup, just check your email before heading over 🤍

But I can promise you this:
I care deeply about your experience here.

Your order matters to me.
Your feedback matters to me.
My reputation and standing behind what we create here means the world to me.

And if something ever isn’t right… I’ll always make it right.

More than anything, I just want to say thank you.

Thank you for your encouragement.
For your patience.
For your grace while I learn to run this thing well.

And truly… one of my favorite things is when someone stops by and says:

“I’ve been following since the beginning and I’ve loved watching every part of this.” 🥹

Please never hold back those little comments and stories. They genuinely make my day and remind me why we started all of this in the first place 🤍

#smallbusiness #yeahthatgreenville #farmstand #momrunbusiness

Here’s to 37 🌸

A little wiser.
A little slower.
And honestly… a lot more fun.

At 27, I thought life was about chasing more.
More success.
More certainty.
More proof that I was doing enough.

But somewhere along the way, life softened me.

Now I find joy in slower mornings, homemade bread, bike rides with my babies, flowers from the garden, meaningful conversations, and building a life that feels full—not just busy.

This season may not look glamorous by the world’s standards, but it feels rich in all the ways that matter most!

37 feels like learning that happiness isn’t always found in the big milestones…
Sometimes it’s found in sticky kitchen counters, late night laughter, watching birds on the porch, and the beautiful chaos of raising a family while still making room for your dreams.

I’m deeply grateful for every lesson, every hard season, every answered prayer, and every unexpected turn that brought me here 🌸

Here’s to living a little lighter.
Laughing a little louder.
Holding the people I love a little closer.

And continuing to grow exactly where I’m planted 🌱

Here’s to 37 🌸

A little wiser.
A little slower.
And honestly… a lot more fun.

At 27, I thought life was about chasing more.
More success.
More certainty.
More proof that I was doing enough.

But somewhere along the way, life softened me.

Now I find joy in slower mornings, homemade bread, bike rides with my babies, flowers from the garden, meaningful conversations, and building a life that feels full—not just busy.

This season may not look glamorous by the world’s standards, but it feels rich in all the ways that matter most!

37 feels like learning that happiness isn’t always found in the big milestones…
Sometimes it’s found in sticky kitchen counters, late night laughter, watching birds on the porch, and the beautiful chaos of raising a family while still making room for your dreams.

I’m deeply grateful for every lesson, every hard season, every answered prayer, and every unexpected turn that brought me here 🌸

Here’s to living a little lighter.
Laughing a little louder.
Holding the people I love a little closer.

And continuing to grow exactly where I’m planted 🌱

For the mom who felt less than on Mother’s Day, you aren’t alone. Here’s the truth about my “not so perfect” Mother’s Day 🌸

In full transparency… mine wasn’t perfect.

It was delightful and chaotic.
Overstimulating and exhausting.
Beautiful and hard.

And honestly?
I think motherhood is often both at the same time.

This weekend, one of the women who stopped by the stand shared something that really stayed with me. She said one year she decided to stop waking up on Mother’s Day wondering how everyone was going to serve her… and instead asked herself:

“How can I be a blessing to my family today?”

That hit me right where I needed it.

So instead of focusing on every unmet expectation or chaotic moment, I tried to notice the good.

My oldest surprising me with flowers 🌸
Taking the little kids to paint so I could breathe for a second… even if it ended with our English Cream Golden’s tail covered in black paint and streaked across my white walls 😂

The beauty of our first family bike ride around Furman… even if someone melted down 20 minutes in.

The quiet drive to grab ice cream for everyone.

My husband finally shampooing the dining room rug and chairs covered in months of fingerprints, berries, crumbs, and signs of a life fully lived around our table.

I don’t know if you’re a “glass half full” or “glass half empty” kind of person…

But I think there’s room to acknowledge both the beauty and the hard.

To tell the truth about the exhaustion of this season while still choosing gratitude in the middle of it.

Because motherhood isn’t picture perfect.
And neither is family life.

It’s messy. Loud. Emotional. Beautiful. Sacred. Stretching.

Perfectly imperfect.

And I think more moms need to hear this:
Despite what social media can make it seem like… no one’s life is as flawless as it looks online.

Most of us are living in the in-between—holding both joy and overwhelm at the same time.

And maybe that doesn’t make it less beautiful.
Maybe that’s what makes it real.

#motherhood #messymotherhood

For the mom who felt less than on Mother’s Day, you aren’t alone. Here’s the truth about my “not so perfect” Mother’s Day 🌸

In full transparency… mine wasn’t perfect.

It was delightful and chaotic.
Overstimulating and exhausting.
Beautiful and hard.

And honestly?
I think motherhood is often both at the same time.

This weekend, one of the women who stopped by the stand shared something that really stayed with me. She said one year she decided to stop waking up on Mother’s Day wondering how everyone was going to serve her… and instead asked herself:

“How can I be a blessing to my family today?”

That hit me right where I needed it.

So instead of focusing on every unmet expectation or chaotic moment, I tried to notice the good.

My oldest surprising me with flowers 🌸
Taking the little kids to paint so I could breathe for a second… even if it ended with our English Cream Golden’s tail covered in black paint and streaked across my white walls 😂

The beauty of our first family bike ride around Furman… even if someone melted down 20 minutes in.

The quiet drive to grab ice cream for everyone.

My husband finally shampooing the dining room rug and chairs covered in months of fingerprints, berries, crumbs, and signs of a life fully lived around our table.

I don’t know if you’re a “glass half full” or “glass half empty” kind of person…

But I think there’s room to acknowledge both the beauty and the hard.

To tell the truth about the exhaustion of this season while still choosing gratitude in the middle of it.

Because motherhood isn’t picture perfect.
And neither is family life.

It’s messy. Loud. Emotional. Beautiful. Sacred. Stretching.

Perfectly imperfect.

And I think more moms need to hear this:
Despite what social media can make it seem like… no one’s life is as flawless as it looks online.

Most of us are living in the in-between—holding both joy and overwhelm at the same time.

And maybe that doesn’t make it less beautiful.
Maybe that’s what makes it real.

#motherhood #messymotherhood

All my life… all I ever dreamed of was being a mom! 🌸💖

What a wonderful day with ALL my kids!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas!

#mothersday #happymothersday

All my life… all I ever dreamed of was being a mom! 🌸💖

What a wonderful day with ALL my kids!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas!

#mothersday #happymothersday

50% off remaining BAKED GOODS
Comment to claim by 8AM and I will hold them for pick up!

Stand opens by 10am

Still looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? 🤍🌸

We’ve still got a few BEAUTIFUL things left at the stand… all handmade, wrapped, and ready to gift 🌿

✨ Here’s what’s still available:

🛁 Bath + Body
• handcrafted soaps
• botanical sugar scrubs
• lotion bars
• lip balms
• premade gift boxes ready to grab + go

🥖 Fresh Baked Goods (all 50% off prices listed below)
• 1 sourdough loaves classic SOLD
• 1 sourdough loaves hot honey asiago $13
• 1 of each left of our sourdough focaccia everything bagel $12
• 4 sourdough scone flights $20
• 1 cinnamon sugar bread $12
• 3 banana walnut mini cakes $8
• 1 Grandma sugar cookie pack of 3 $8
• 4 cookie flight featuring: $20
— famous chocolate chunk
— lemon cake cookies
— strawberry jam thumbprints
— chocolate cake cookies

🍯 Plus:
• apple butter $6
• strawberry jam 🍓$6

🎁 AND we’ve got:
• gift bags
• tissue paper
• hand-painted floral cards

So truly… no extra store stops needed 👀

Everything is self-serve, easy to shop, and made by local mamas pouring their hearts into what they create 🤍

📍816 Mount Vernon Rd, Greer
💳 self serve- Cash at the box• Venmo • Cash App • Zelle

Come grab something sweet for the women you love most 🌸

#MothersDayGiftIdeas #ShopSmallMothersDay #HomemadeGifts #SourdoughBread

50% off remaining BAKED GOODS
Comment to claim by 8AM and I will hold them for pick up!

Stand opens by 10am

Still looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? 🤍🌸

We’ve still got a few BEAUTIFUL things left at the stand… all handmade, wrapped, and ready to gift 🌿

✨ Here’s what’s still available:

🛁 Bath + Body
• handcrafted soaps
• botanical sugar scrubs
• lotion bars
• lip balms
• premade gift boxes ready to grab + go

🥖 Fresh Baked Goods (all 50% off prices listed below)
• 1 sourdough loaves classic SOLD
• 1 sourdough loaves hot honey asiago $13
• 1 of each left of our sourdough focaccia everything bagel $12
• 4 sourdough scone flights $20
• 1 cinnamon sugar bread $12
• 3 banana walnut mini cakes $8
• 1 Grandma sugar cookie pack of 3 $8
• 4 cookie flight featuring: $20
— famous chocolate chunk
— lemon cake cookies
— strawberry jam thumbprints
— chocolate cake cookies

🍯 Plus:
• apple butter $6
• strawberry jam 🍓$6

🎁 AND we’ve got:
• gift bags
• tissue paper
• hand-painted floral cards

So truly… no extra store stops needed 👀

Everything is self-serve, easy to shop, and made by local mamas pouring their hearts into what they create 🤍

📍816 Mount Vernon Rd, Greer
💳 self serve- Cash at the box• Venmo • Cash App • Zelle

Come grab something sweet for the women you love most 🌸

#MothersDayGiftIdeas #ShopSmallMothersDay #HomemadeGifts #SourdoughBread

POV: When you have a customer who wants a bouquet and the flowers aren’t cooperating, you phone a neighbor!

What a blessing my sweet neighbor is to allow us to borrow her garden!

And… a sweet surprise from @jennykneadsdough … focaccias and jams and apple butter are now on the stand until they sell out!

We have jalapeño cheddar and everything bagel - only three of each! Plus her hot honey asiago sourdough is all the rage! We have so many beautiful goodies for Mother’s Day, but also just for you!

Don’t sleep on the Farmstand this weekend! This is when you don’t want to miss!

We are open till sundown today and open at 9am tomorrow!

#farmstand #bouquet #homemade #cottagebaker

POV: When you have a customer who wants a bouquet and the flowers aren’t cooperating, you phone a neighbor!

What a blessing my sweet neighbor is to allow us to borrow her garden!

And… a sweet surprise from @jennykneadsdough … focaccias and jams and apple butter are now on the stand until they sell out!

We have jalapeño cheddar and everything bagel - only three of each! Plus her hot honey asiago sourdough is all the rage! We have so many beautiful goodies for Mother’s Day, but also just for you!

Don’t sleep on the Farmstand this weekend! This is when you don’t want to miss!

We are open till sundown today and open at 9am tomorrow!

#farmstand #bouquet #homemade #cottagebaker

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