10/08/2026
I’ve debated whether or not to share this, but I think sometimes it’s important to be honest about the reality behind a small business.
Honeybee Hollow hasn’t been open the last week and I’ve been pretty quiet, and there’s a reason for that. I’ve been taking some time to really look at the numbers and figure out what makes sense moving forward.
The truth is, prices have gotten so high that there have been times where I’m not even making enough from a weekend of sales to cover what I spent on ingredients. When you’re a small business buying everything at regular retail prices, those increases hit HARD. Flour, butter, eggs, sugar, chocolate, packaging, labeling, gas… it all adds up so quickly.
And behind Honeybee Hollow is just me. I’m a mom of 3. I work. I’m going to school full-time. I’m raising my kids, taking care of my home, and somehow trying to build this little dream on the side. I’ve done every bit of this out of my own pocket, no loans or handouts at all. I LOOOOVE what I’m creating here, but I’d be lying if I said it hasn’t been really hard lately.
So for the past two weeks, I’ve been stepping back and asking myself what I can realistically do to keep Honeybee Hollow going and growing (bc that’s the dream tbh) without putting myself further behind financially.
This week, I’m going to try something a little different. I’ll have a smaller menu, something fun and new, and focus on the things that make the most sense for the business right now.
If you’ve supported Honeybee Hollow by buying something, sharing a post, telling a friend, stopping at the stand, leaving a review, or even just cheering me on from the sidelines… thank you. Truly. You’re supporting a mom who is trying really hard to build something of her own.
Small businesses don’t always look like the pretty pictures you see online. Sometimes they look like spreadsheets at the kitchen table, figuring out whether you can afford another batch of cookies. Sometimes they look like taking a couple weeks off because you need to regroup. And sometimes they look like trying again anyway.
I’m not giving up on Honeybee Hollow.
I’m just trying to find a way to make this little dream more sustainable for the time being.
Thank you for being here. Thank you for supporting local. And thank you for supporting my little corner of the world. ❤️