I wanted a part-time job while homeschooling my 3 kids. Then my cake pop side hustle took off.
Jessica Redford started a cake pop business while homeschooling three kids. She now sells out weekly and has found a creative outlet.
Jessica Redford, a homeschooling mother to three children aged 14, 11, and 8, initially sought a part-time job while raising her kids. After some thought, she decided to pursue her passion for baking cake pops. Jessica started making and selling cake pops at local events, eventually selling them from a cart outside her home every Friday.
Her business gained momentum when a neighbor posted about her cake pops on social media, leading to a surge in orders for Thanksgiving and Christmas. However, the business's demanding nature took a toll on Jessica and her family, prompting her to take a break and reevaluate her approach. She now sells cake pops on Tuesdays and Thursdays at a local farm, where her kids can accompany her.
The past year has been a mix of excitement and emotional challenges for Jessica, who is learning to set boundaries and maintain a healthy work-life balance while running her business and homeschooling her children.
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