Gretchen's Abs Cakes, Cafe, and Supplies

10/31/2024

🌟 Empower Your Kids with Kindness! 🌟

Parents, teachers, aunts, uncles, and grandparents—this one’s for you! Kaleb's Journey of Kindness: Valuable Lessons to Teach Our Youth is an inspiring read that sparks valuable conversations with the children in your life. From saying "No" to drugs, va**ng, and bullying to showing respect for elders and embracing kindness, Kaleb's journey teaches lessons that will last a lifetime. 🌈📖

Whether it’s understanding chivalry, handling peer pressure, or practicing gun safety, every page is packed with moments that encourage character-building and responsible choices. Ready to start this meaningful journey with your child? ✨

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10/31/2024

🚀 Join the Leadership Journey! 🚀

In Leadership Under Fire, I share what I've learned from nearly three decades in law enforcement, from leading as Chief of Police to navigating high-stakes situations overseas. 🌍💼 My hope is to offer practical insights on resilience, integrity, and decision-making that can serve anyone stepping into a leadership role.

Take a look at my new video for a glimpse of the journey! 🎥 If you're ready to explore the realities of leadership in challenging times, order your copy here: https://a.co/d/8EQu4cj 📖💪



https://youtu.be/_Fg_SGPRa5M?si=vzJoEYqjdZrMO3o3

Leadership Under Fire: Lessons from the Frontlines of Law Enforcement

10/25/2024

📚 Uncover the Dark World of Undercover Work! 📚

If you’re ready for a deep dive into the gritty, high-stakes world of undercover narcotics, A NARC'S TALE is your next must-read! 🚨 This powerful series—featured on A&E and even inspiring an award-winning film based on one of the hundreds of real-life stories—pulls back the curtain on the true challenges, dangers, and adrenaline of life undercover. With over 200 five-star reviews from thousands of readers who couldn’t put it down, it’s available in Paperback, Kindle (eBook), and Audio (Audible) formats—perfect for however you like to read (or listen!). 🎧📖

👉 Grab your copy here: https://a.co/d/hAY9Ldf

AND stay tuned! In just a couple of days, my latest book LEADERSHIP UNDER FIRE: LESSONS FROM THE FRONT LINES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT will be available! 🚔🔥 This new release is packed with real truths about leading in extreme environments, from my time as Chief of Police to serving as the US Contingent Commander on international policing missions in countries facing post-disaster instability—whether from hurricanes, earthquakes, civil wars, or other crises. 🌍💪

07/30/2024

🎧🚨 Excited to share my latest podcast appearance on the LEO First Podcast! 🚔💡 Dive into Episode 48 as I discuss Leadership, Legacy, and Family with deep insights from my journey. Don't miss it!

👉 Check it out here: [Leadership, Legacy, and Family: Insights from Chief Keith Grounsell | LEO First Podcast Episode 48](https://youtu.be/gEdhrvHBDpA?si=FCrj8qJ7YAV5Oe1B) 🎙️🌟

In episode 48 of the LEO First Podcast, Keith Grounsell, Chief of Police at the Laurens Police Department, shares his inspiring journey balancing the respons...

02/29/2024

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Gretchen and Craig Grounsell, the owners of the recently closed Gretchen's ABS Cakes, Cafe, and Supplies in Mauldin, have been married for over 50 years.

11/14/2023

This will be our November schedule Gretchen's Abs Cakes, Cafe, and Supplies. Please note that we are no longer doing lunch or taking cake orders. We will also be closed Thursday 11/23 - Thursday 11/30. After that time we will solely be selling our retail items only. You have until Wednesday 11/15 at noon to order any pies or cheesecakes you may need to pick up on Tuesday or Wednesday for Thanksgiving!! Thank you for all of your years of patronage. You all mean the world to us! We appreciate your continued support as we close our store before Christmas. Please come by and look around and please say goodbye . We love you all..

11/10/2023

Gretchen's Abs Cakes, Cafe, and Supplies will be offering pies and cheesecakes on for Thanksgiving. Our pick up days will be Tuesday 11/21 between 9-1 and Wednesday 11/22 between 9-1. The last day to order for the holiday will be Wednesday 11/15@ 1pm. Thank you for continuing to support us on our last major holiday!! Btw - all cheesecakes can be frozen for Christmas!!!

11/01/2023

Items for sale!