08/17/2026
🌟 **Meet Your Maker Monday** 🌟
This week we're introducing the heart behind **Honeydew Homestead**... Ashley Blake! 💚
Ashley is a wife, mom of two girls, and entrepreneur who believes every handmade product tells a story. What began as a creative outlet eventually became something much bigger—a way to build something of her own and bring joy to others.
One of her favorite things? Hearing customers tell her how much they love what she's made. She says it gives her a little dopamine boost every time. ❤️
Her favorite creations are her artisan sourdough breads and olive oil dip mixes because, in her words, *"There's just something about fresh bread and sitting around a table with friends."*
When you shop Honeydew Homestead, you'll find handcrafted spice blends, dry mixes, bath teas and soaks, baked goods, organic bug repellent, candied nuts, moon milk, cold drinks, and more—all made with quality ingredients and lots of care.
✨ Fun fact: Ashley has traveled to **three different countries doing missionary work!**
Her favorite quote:
**"Do it afraid."**
And when asked what being a maker means to her, she shared something I absolutely love:
*"It means that I am the one who sets the tone and the limits to what I want to achieve. No one can place those on me unless I allow it."*
Stop by this week and show Ashley some love! 💚 Supporting local makers means supporting real people, real dreams, and our community.
