Yallright - Southern Porch Kitchen

20/10/2026

Well, I guess it's time for another update.

I've made the difficult decision to give up my spot at The Clay Factory. I'm feeling pretty defeated, if I'm honest. I had such high hopes for what this could become, and it's heartbreaking when things don't work out, no matter how much effort, hope and heart you put into them.

So, Y’allright? is going back to being run from home and doing markets.

It's not where I hoped I'd be, and right now I'm struggling to see the positives. Maybe one day things will finally fall into place, and I'll get that little bit of luck I've been hoping for.

But until then, this is where I'm at. It's not quite the dream I had in mind, but it's what I've got, and I'll keep doing what I can with it. 💔

20/10/2026

Hey, y'all...in a bit of a bind, and needing help collecting my furniture from the clay factory back to my home off Cole Ln. It needs to be relatively soon as they have a tenant waiting to move in.

Some things just aren't meant to be for me. Better luck next time.

Any help would be appreciated as I really don't want to lose what few pieces I have.

Thank you!

18/10/2026

𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗜𝗡’

This week, I want to talk about something a little more serious than our usual porch conversations.

𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛.

I've had a difficult few days, and while I'm not going to get into the details, I do want to share something that I think is incredibly important.

𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗼𝗸𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽.

Sometimes we don't even recognise how much we're struggling until we find ourselves reacting to things in ways we normally wouldn't. We get overwhelmed, frustrated, angry, withdrawn, or just feel like we're not quite ourselves.

And sometimes we convince ourselves that we should be able to sort it all out on our own.

But we don't have to.

I've been reminded this week just how important it is to 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗢𝗡𝗘.

A friend, a family member, your GP, a mental health professional. Somebody.

And yes, getting the right support can take time. Sometimes you have to make phone calls, wait for appointments, ask questions, and advocate for yourself when you really don't feel like you've got the energy to do any of it.

But please don't let that stop you from taking the first step.

There's no shame in struggling with your mental health. There's no shame in needing medication, therapy, or just somebody to sit and listen.

And there's certainly no prize for suffering in silence.

One thing I've learned is that sometimes taking care of yourself means admitting that you can't manage everything on your own.

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁.

And please, don't isolate yourself because you think you're a burden or because you're embarrassed about what you're going through.

Reach out. Have the conversation. Ask for help.

You deserve to feel better, and you deserve support while you're figuring out how to get there.

For anyone here in the UK who doesn't know where to start, you can contact your GP, or call NHS 111 and select option 2 for mental health support in England. Samaritans are also available on 116 123 if you just need somebody to talk to.

And if you're the person somebody reaches out to, please listen. You don't have to have all the answers. Sometimes simply being heard makes a difference.

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝘁𝗼𝗼.

Welcome home, y'all.

— Jen

18/10/2026

🧡 THE GOODY BOX IS OPEN, Y’ALL! 🧡

The shelves are stocked with a whole lot of homemade goodness today!

🍫 BROWNIES
🍪 Cookie Dough Brownies
🥜 Peanut Butter Brownies
🥥 Coconut Caramel Brownies

🍰 BLONDIES
🧡 Candy Corn Blondies
🍒 Cherry Bakewell Blondies
🍪 Biscoff Blondies

🍯 BARS & FLAPJACKS
✨ Millionaire Flapjacks
🥧 Pecan Pie Bars
🥜 Peanut Butter & Jam Bars
🍫 Chocolate Flapjacks

🍞 HOMEMADE MINI LOAVES
🍌 Banana Bread
🎃 Pumpkin Bread
🍊 Orange Cranberry Bread

💰 £3.50 each | 3 for £10 | 5 for £15

📍 33 Weatherdon Drive, Ivybridge
Right at the top of the cul-de-sac!

☀️ OPEN NOW UNTIL SUNSET!

Payment instructions are inside the shed. Just help yourself, leave your payment, and don't forget to smile and wave at the camera! 👋

Come grab yourself a little something sweet!

Welcome home, y’all! 🧡

Y’allright? | Front Porch Kitchen

18/10/2026

17/10/2026

I'm home, I'm okay, and I am absolutely shattered. ❤️

I'm heading straight to bed, so it'll probably be tomorrow before I respond to anyone. Thank you all so much for your concern, your messages, and all the love. I promise I'll slowly work my way through everything, but right now I need to focus on myself and getting better.

I'm still planning to be at Thursday Market! As for the rest of my schedule, I honestly don't know yet, and that's not something I'm worrying about today.

Thank you all again. Love y'all, and I'll see you on the other side of my nap! ❤️

17/10/2026

I appreciate the messages this morning. Please bear with me if I don't respond. My phone is dying, and I'm nowhere near an outlet to charge it, and I need to save power to get a ride home. I'll respond when I can!

Thanks, y'all! I appreciate the concern 🌼🧡

17/10/2026

Some things carry more love than words ever could. ❤️

Before I was taken to Derriford Hospital last night, my son Devin gave me two very special things to take with me.

The little white buffalo is called Big Daddy Buffalo. My dad gave it to Devin when he was just a little boy. My dad passed away when Devin was only four years old, so this little buffalo has been part of our family for nearly twenty years. The grandkids called my dad Big Daddy, and that's how the buffalo got his name.

The little green bag holds one of my mom's rosaries. She grew up Catholic and had a collection of them over the years.

And somehow, last night, my son knew exactly what I needed.

He sent me to the hospital with a little piece of both my mom and dad. Two people who aren't here anymore, but whose love is still very much a part of our family.

Big Daddy Buffalo and Mom's rosary have been right here beside me in this hospital bed ever since.

I don't think Devin could possibly understand just how much that little gesture meant to me. But in a moment when I needed comfort more than anything, my boy made sure I wasn't going alone.

Sometimes the smallest gestures carry the biggest love.

And this one meant everything to me. ❤️

17/10/2026

My son got the Goody Box opened for me today, but he's not a social media person, so here's the post!

The Goody Box is open!!

Thank you for supporting my small local business. Mad love for y'all!

16/10/2026

OMG, American friends help me out!

I tried to get a bag of Brach's Candy Corn on Amazon and they want £10 for ONE BAG!!

Please someone send me some candy corn! 😁