The Half Dozen Homestead Farmstand

07/14/2026

07/12/2026

🥩✨ NEW at the Farm Stand This Week – Beef Tallow! ✨🥩

Beef tallow is officially coming to the stand this week!

Our beef tallow is locally sourced from Blair Wright out of Exline, making it a great addition to your pantry.

✔️ Shelf stable – no refrigeration required
✔️ Great for cooking in place of vegetable oils or grease
✔️ Perfect for seasoning cast iron skillets and Blackstone griddles
✔️ Adds rich, delicious flavor to your favorite meals

Please note: This tallow is intended for cooking and seasoning cookware. It is not recommended for use on your skin.

These will be available in the farm stand starting tomorrow. Stop by and grab one while supplies last!!!

07/12/2026

🥢✨ Big News from Half Dozen Homestead! ✨🥢

We have officially started recipe testing for our healthy meal line! 🎉

First up are some Chinese-inspired meals, and let me tell you… the stir fry with our sugar-free sauce is SO good! 🤤🥦

Before we can sell them, every recipe has to be registered with the State of Iowa. So, we’ll be spending the rest of the month testing recipes, making any final tweaks, and submitting everything for approval.

That means…
🎉 Healthy pre-order meals will officially launch August 1st! 🎉

Our goal is to make healthy eating easy with delicious, homemade meals that are perfect for busy families and anyone looking for convenient, nutritious options.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing sneak peeks, taste tests, and introducing the meals that will be available for preorder. I can’t wait for you all to see what’s coming!

🚗 DELIVERY: We will offer delivery in Bloomfield, Ottumwa, Albia, and Centerville.

👇 Tell me… what healthy meals would YOU love to see on the menu? 🥗🍱💚

07/11/2026

🌾🍞 Farm Stand is OPEN until 8:00 PM! 🍞🌾

📍 907 Pamela St., Moravia, IA

Fresh bread is out… and it’s already going fast! 🙌 I’ve already had 2 stops this morning, so if you’ve been thinking about coming by, don’t wait too long!

🍫 We also have Cosmic Brownies available!

🧁 I’ll be making Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes tonight, so watch for those to hit the stand later!

🥥 Unfortunately, there will be no Coconut Cream Pie cupcakes this weekend. I’ve checked everywhere—even in Des Moines—and I can’t find one of the ingredients anywhere!

Thank you all so much for supporting Half Dozen Homestead. Every visit, purchase, like, share, and kind word means more than you know. ❤️ See you at the stand!

07/10/2026

🚨 Fresh Play Dates Boutique Drop! 🚨

I just made a fresh delivery to Playdate Boutique and Friends! 🎉

Available now:
🌶️ Jalapeño Cheddar Bread
🧀 Italian Herb & Cheese Bread
🍫 Cosmic Brownies

✨ Cosmic Brownies are exclusive to Play date Boutique this weekend! They will NOT be available in the farm stand, so if you’ve been wanting to try them, be sure to stop by the boutique!

While you’re there, don’t forget to check out all the other amazing local vendors. Thank you all so much for supporting my small business! ❤️

07/07/2026

🌾🤍 A Heartfelt Thank You from Half Dozen Homestead 🤍🌾

On July 2, it marked one year since our farm stand was delivered. We had to patiently wait four long weeks after ordering it before we could finally set it up. Then on September 1, we’ll celebrate one year since opening our doors.

To say we’re blown away would be an understatement. Over the past year, we’ve watched this little dream grow beyond anything we imagined. Our followers have more than doubled, and every loaf of bread, cookie, freezer meal, and kind word has reminded us that this community is truly something special.

As a small way of saying thank you, once we reach 1,000 followers, we’ll be giving away TWO $25 Half Dozen Homestead gift certificates! 🎉

✨ Here’s how to enter:
❤️ Like this post.
📲 Share this post.
🛒 Bonus Entry: Place a preorder for Saturday pickup!
📍 907 Pamela St, Moravia IA

🍞 This Week’s Menu

🥖 Sub Loaves – $2 each
• Jalapeño Cheddar
• Rosemary Onion
• Italian Herb & Cheese

🍎 Caramel Apple Crumb Cinnamon Rolls
$4 each or 4 for $15

🍌 Brown Butter Banana Bread Coffee Cake
$5 per slice or 2 for $9

🫐 Blueberry Butter Swim Biscuits
$5 each or 2 for $9

🍓 Raspberry Cream Sugar Cookie Sandwiches
$3 each

🧁 Cupcakes
• Coconut Cream Pie
• Chocolate Covered Strawberry

$2.50 each or 2 for $4

Thank you for supporting our family, encouraging this dream, and making Half Dozen Homestead what it is today. We truly couldn’t do it without you.

“Let all that you do be done in love.” — 1 Corinthians 16:14 🤍

From our family to yours, thank you for being part of this journey. We can’t wait to see what year two has in store! 🌾✨

07/06/2026

🌽🥒 HALF-PRICE PRODUCE & CUPCAKES! 🧁

Help us clear out this week’s fresh goodies! For today only, all remaining **produce and cupcakes are **✨ 50% OFF! ✨

It’s the perfect time to stock up, treat yourself, or grab a sweet snack for the family before it’s all gone!

📍 Half Dozen Homestead Farm Stand
907 Pamela St. • Moravia

Open until dark, or until everything is gone! Thank you all for the incredible support—you continue to amaze us every single week. ❤️

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 We just set out 6 fresh loaves of Italian Herb & Cheese Bread… and that’s the last batch for the weekend!

We’re heading to the lake to enjoy the Fourth of July with our family and friends. ❤️

Thank you all so much for stopping by the farm stand today. You have absolutely blown us away with your support. Every purchase, kind word, share, and visit means more to our family than you know.

The farm stand will remain open until dark today, so if you’ve been hoping to grab a loaf, now’s your chance!

We hope you all have a wonderful, fun, and safe Fourth of July! 🇺🇸🎆

🌱 Fresh Produce is Here! 🌱

Stop by the farm stand for fresh, locally grown produce!

📍 907 Pamela St, Moravia IA

🥬 Cabbage
🍅 Tomatoes (Large & Extra Large!)
🧅 Huge Onions
🥒 Cucumbers
🥒 Zucchini

Everything is fresh and ready for your table! Whether you’re making a summer salad, canning, or just stocking up on garden favorites, we’ve got you covered.

You guys have completely blown me away! ❤️ Other than the cupcakes, every fresh baked item sold within the first hour! Thank you all so much for supporting our little family business. Your support means more than you’ll ever know.

I’ll be doing a fresh restock tomorrow morning with:
🍞 Fresh bread
🍪 Chocolate chip cookies
🥜 Peanut butter stuffed peanut butter cookies

07/04/2026

Customer order complete! 🍪🤎

I may or may not have made a few extra so I could sneak one… or two. 😅 (Quality control is important, right?)

The extra cookies will be heading to the farm stand tomorrow morning and will be available first come, first served. If you’ve been wanting to try them, be sure to stop by early, they don’t tend to last long!

Thank you Amanda Hellige for supporting Half Dozen Homestead. Every order truly means so much to our family! ❤️🌾