The Dog House Hotdog Company

10/16/2026

Dog House Diaries 💭

I used to ask permission for this on a normal week day. Employee time off was earned, not given. Not only that, but it was minimal.

I couldn’t get sick. Even when I was I didn’t have time for it. My time was reserved for whatever my kids needed. Out of said earned time? Too bad, so sad, you have to go unpaid to be home with the kids that are sick that you still have to provide for.

3 maternity leaves? Unpaid.

I’ve sat in an interview with an employer who was giving me a raise to recruit me there, as I told him my kids will always be first and I wanted to be clear - when it came down to it, what do you think?

I was running late to work one morning and called an hour ahead of time to let them know. Ellie was MaYbE 1 year old, throwing up in the car on the way to daycare and I chalked it up to car sickness, dropped her off at daycare and STILL went to work.

Later that day I sat across the table from my boss, who told me I was a disruption walking in late and “hopes my kid was actually sick.” The same person who got to put their name on my work.

No hard feelings, sir, but if you’re reading this that conversation lights a FIRE under my tail often.

I quit that next Monday without a plan.

I could seriously go on and on. If you don’t work for an employer who gives a crap about you or your kids, or if you’re someone absolutely terrified to take a leap of faith but you have something to your sleeve and flat out scared - there hasn’t been a sacrifice I’ve made that hasn’t been worth it. Do it.

Easy for me to say when my business appears successful, right? It hasn’t always been and not every event or set up is successful. I’ve eaten my fair share of ramen ok yall?! I have stretched a dollar thinnn. I’m normal folk.

But I can do this because you support me. Because you follow a hotdog business. Because you purchase a hotdog. Hotdogs!!!

Maybe it sounds so simple but look at the impact it has on a few babies because you support their mama!

I believed it in when hardly anyone did because I wanted this. Thank you for making it happen for me.

OK I LOVE YA BYE BEFORE I CRY lol

10/16/2026

Thank you for a great day Watertown! Sold out right at 1!!! 💪🏼

My boy worked hard with me today - so hard we didn’t make it 2 minutes down the road and he was out.

Mr. James always comes to see me in his Dog House hat. He has supported me since I started. I love hearing, “just my usual!” Which is a plain Jane with relish, under the dog. Makes a lot of sense if you think about it! He gets them for his wife. 🤍

A lot parenting going on in that trailer at the same time as taking care of y’all - I just really appreciate yall letting me be myself out here, and encourage me to be a mama while I work.

Also - nachos, with slaw 👀

I love yall!!!

10/16/2026

WATERTOWN - I am super diligent about checking other local trucks schedules. Unfortunately that isn’t always done in return.

I will be at Bond Construction today. Please give me until 11:15 as I’ve had to pivot.

Jalapeño cheddar smoked sausages and The Rocky Top today!!!

Thanks!!

10/16/2026

Hey Watertown! I’m on the way!

📍 Dollar General
🕰️ 11-1

10/16/2026

🌭 🏈 TDH COMMUNITY NIGHT 🏈 🌭

Yall. 🥹 I still have only been able to skim through comments and messages seeing what all of you want to donate, contribute, just be there, etc. - it is unequivocally the best thing I’ve seen in a long time.

I got a text last night with a pretty significant donation. By significant I mean it covers (bare minimum) at least 150 mouths in our community. We will have pulled pork as well that will make no telling how many sandwiches 😭😭

This is before I ever take into account what ALL OF YOU are wanting to do!!

Beyond feeding people, I have other generous offers coming in that will make a difference such as FREE hair cuts, FREE tshirts….the list continues to grow.

Here is where I think I need the most help:
🚨 GETTING THE WORD OUT TO THOSE IT NEEDS TO REACH.

WHO do we know? WHO can we can tell? How can we reach those in need of a meal? Sharing on social media is helpful but I need contacts.

I plan to have a couple banners, signs, and flyers to post around town. If you have an office or business, would you mind having one?! Let me know!

🪥🧼 I’m also going to post about collecting specific items for hygiene bags!

If you can think of a NEED, I will do what I can to pursue it getting offered.

10/15/2026

WATERTOWN 💜 🐅

I’ll be at the Dollar General tomorrow 10/16!!!!!

🕰️ 11-1

✨ SPECIALS -
🌭 Jalapeño Cheddar Smoked Sausages!
🧀The Rocky Top

10/15/2026

Another amazing day at WBT Operations Center! Thank y’all so much, and we were able to give back to the Nashville Rescue Mission!! ❤️‍🩹

So…. Several people were ordering the street corn pasta salad with the jalapeño cheddar smoked sausage (both of my specials today) on top and 😳

I personally think a lil queso, sriracha drizzle and crispy fried onions would make this 🔥

10/14/2026

IT'S HERE!! The link to the JESUS LOVES YOU AND I DO TOO tees! Annnnnd..... KIDS SIZES!! I love seeing my babies run around in these - especially to school where another kid has the opportunity to read them!

The link will be available for 2 weeks - I WANT TO GIVE AWAY 2 (announced late tonight after Corporate 123 go to bed)!
🌭 Tag someone you think will like this shirt
👏🏼 That's all! We love easy.

👕 They are mineral washed, vintage tee and THIN - so comfy. I would size up if you like them a little baggier even though they say slightly over sized. KIDS are Comfort Colors because CC is just the best too.

📬 They will ship right to your door!

Thank you for loving TDH and helping me spread the love!

Fulfillment will begin approximately 2 1/2 full weeks after the store's closure date (10/27/26). Your order will be shipped to you. All items are custom-made, so we are unable to accept returns or exchanges.