09/01/2026
I’ve been quiet on social media lately, and there’s a reason for that.
I’m tired.
I’m tired of social media.
I’m tired of feeling like I have to be glued to my phone to “run my business.” I’m tired of so much of the communication and coordination that comes with being a vendor happening through social media, and feeling like I need to constantly check in, keep up, and stay connected online just to stay in the loop.
I’m tired of feeling like I need to like every post, reshare every post, stay active, stay visible, and constantly have a “presence.” Because somewhere along the way, I realized that trying to maintain an online presence was taking away from the place where I actually want to be present most: my family.
This little once-a-month MicroBakery was never meant to become a full-time, all-hands-on-deck, constantly-online business.
It was meant to be a little side endeavor. Something that kept my hands busy, my mind engaged, and allowed me to create something I love while still being a present wife and homeschool momma.
And that’s where it will stay.
So, I’m giving myself permission to step back.
There will not be a September pre-order. I’m taking all of September off and the first half of October. No baking schedule. No trying to keep up. No pressure to post just for the sake of being seen.
I want to slow down, be present, enjoy my family, homeschool my daughter, and remember why I started this in the first place. Plus, my baby sister’s wedding is right around the corner. It’s go time.
I’ll hope to be back at the Cabot Farmer’s Market in mid-October with limited items for their fall season.
Thank you to everyone who has supported By Grace Cultivations & Micro Bakery, whether you’ve bought a loaf, shared a post, stopped by my table, or simply encouraged me along the way.
This little bakery isn’t going anywhere.
I’m just choosing to keep it little.
And I’m okay with that.