12/22/2025
๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ค๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐จ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฉ ๐ฃ๐๐ฌ๐จ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐จ๐๐๐ง๐โฆ
Come January I will hang up my apron and I will no longer be baking. I know this is probably a shocker, quite frankly if you had asked my plans for KโnโJ Bakery even a couple months ago I would have never predicted this. It was the furthest thing from my mind.
But one day it just hit meโฆ my kids need more of my attention. The bakery is going so well, too well for a one woman show really. Itโs so much more than just baking and decoratingโฆ thereโs planning, shopping trips, countless messages (and I know we can all admit I havenโt been able to keep up with my messages in a timely manner recently, which Iโm really sorry about!), arranging deliveries and more. Thereโs early mornings and late nights. Itโs just a lot.
I want to slow down and I want to enjoy my kids. They deserve it. I want time to plan play dates, library trips, un-rushed afternoons with grandparents, field trips, walks and playground visits, baking ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐ the kids (they are not allowed to help because they only want to lick all the things), and I can only imagine how much more enjoyable our homeschool journey will with more flexibility, time and attention.
My mom and I started this bakery together in February of 2018, we fulfilled dreams together. It has meant so much to me. I think it has helped heal my heart a little, keeping this bakery going with my mom and our dreams in mind. Itโs been an amazing 7 years (just shy of eight years) and I truly canโt thank you all enough.
Iโm excited for this next chapter though. Iโm excited to just be a momโฆ my kids have never had the chance to see me that way, the apron has been on as long as their little minds can remember. Iโm ready to create new memories, memories that Iโm right in the middle of with my undivided attention on them. And I'm looking forward to maybe finding some time for myself.
Iโm sure you all will understand but it doesnโt make sharing this news any easier. I will miss you dearly. Iโve formed relationships with many of you. Iโve been baking for some of you from the very beginning. Thinking about all that does break my heart a little, you all really mean so much to me. Baking for you has brought me so much joy. Thank you for supporting these dreams and making this possible all these years.
There are so many amazing local home bakers, so I know Iโll leave you in good hands. Over the next couple weeks Iโll try to compile a list of recommendations for you.
๐ ๐๐ค ๐ฅ๐ก๐๐ฃ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐ค ๐ค๐ช๐ฉ ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ช๐๐. Iโll be taking orders for New Yearโs Eve, this way we can say our goodbyes and enjoy KโnโJ sweets one last time. So be on the lookout for those details!
Oh and donโt forget the current fundraiser for Bundles of Hope and a chance to win lots of KโnโJ Bakery goodies.
Also, though Iโm not taking any more orders for Christmas cookies be on the lookout for possible extras on Tuesday!
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to bake for you for so many years. I truly will never be able to fully express just how much it has meant to me. Here's a little throw back to where it all began, February 2018. ๐
