• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About
  • Blog
    • Personal growth
      • Mompreneurs
      • Health
    • Homelife
      • Home Cooking
    • Homeschool
      • Book/Product Review
  • Contact Me
  • FREE Book Chapter
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest

Inspirited Mom

Let us Spur One Another in Love

in Home Cooking, Uncategorized · March 10, 2014

From White Coat to Red Apron: Why I Started a Home Business

It is obvious that we can no more explain a passion to a person who has never experienced it than we can explain light to the blind. T. S. Elliot

At the start of this year, I asked God’s  approval for two things. First, I wanted wisdom whether to push through with the home business my husband and I started years ago.

Second, if it was time to hang my white coat and wrap a new apron around my waist.

Being in the health profession for 15 years, I had the luxury of time. I was able to homeschool the kids and do God’s work because of the work. I am my boss.

But for years, I knew in my heart that I should be doing something else. So with a new desire and armed with perseverance, I want to launch a new career. I need a career that would allow me to be the hands-on mom I have been for the past 11 years. This time I want a career that would not only add to the family’s growing financial need but also a career that I would be really passionate about.

So starting a home business would be the best for me and my family. My husband and I started decided to put on the entrepreneur caps on.

In college my mother started her own pasty business at home to help augment the family income. She did everything from preparing her pans, to baking, washing and delivering her goods to her clients. She was earning well but her plans changed and eventually so she had to close shop. I’m guessing because of my love for food preparation, exposure to the food business and appreciation for all things homemade, inspired me to start my own.

Three or four years back, I saw two kinds of cream cheese based spread recipes in my father’s recipe book. I loved how the recipe turned out. The following year, I brought some to a family reunion and it was an instant hit.

I would always make the spread as it became a family favorite. One day, I served the spread to friend who came over for a visit. After topping her cracker with the spread, she immediately placed her orders for their upcoming family get together.

My husband and I tweaked the original recipe and made it our own. After that initial batch of orders, more  came in as new friends gave the spreads as gifts for Christmas. We then added a new flavor using smoked fish or Tinapa, which surprisingly became a best-seller.

The idea of making a healthier version of spreads came to mind. I found myself trying out a new fruit jam recipe using our national fruit, mango. Inspired once again from one of my recipe books, I started our fruit jam selection with our favorite green mango. Friends were intrigued so they tried the jam and loved it. This year I added two more flavors to my jam selection, Pineapple Jam and Tomato Jam.

After that serious talk with God one morning, He answered my prayer. He approved my request to continue the business my husband and I started. In fact, right after that, I immediately received orders from a friend via text message. God is good indeed!

Last month, I walked the busy streets of Makati City and had our business registered under the Department of Trade and Industry using the business name “PICKINGS FOOD PRODUCTS”. Settling for a name was tedious. Until the Lord also helped me find a fitting name for our snacks and edibles.  Since the business was approved based on God’s timetable, it was only right the say that this new business was indeed ‘ripe for the picking’.

Jianne's logo creation
Jianne’s logo creation

Orders keep coming on a weekly basis now thanks to my very efficient Marketing Specialist, Peewee, who by the way, has a degree in Business Administration and had his own success in food business way back. God put us together not only to bring up our children but also to work as a team and partner with God in this adventure He has allowed us to take.

Let me share with you Pickings Spreads and Fruit Jams:

For the creamy spreads we have Roasted Bell Pepper, Cheesy Garlic, Tinapa (Smoked Fish) which is our best-seller and a new flavor, Pesto Spread.

Roasted Bell Pepper Spread great with toasted bread, crackers, bread sticks
Roasted Bell Pepper Spread great with toasted bread, crackers, bread sticks

For the healthier option, we have the well-loved Green Mango Jam, Pineapple Jam and surprisingly, Tomato Jam.

jams

Write your name and contact details at the comments section below if you want to try our yummy homemade spreads and jams 🙂

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)

Related

Previous Post: « Stressed-Out Moms Need to Stretch It Out
Next Post: This Boy Doesn’t Like Sports »

Primary Sidebar

Welcome!

Welcome!

Hey, I'm Jude. Inspirited Mom is my digital home where I connect with women, especially moms. I'm glad you are here.

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

30 Ways to Be a Better Mom Devotional Book

30 Ways to Be a Better Mom

Get your copy on Amazon today!

Subscribe

Join our mailing list. Subscribe today!

Missed Something?

Categories

  • Book/Product Review
  • Health
  • Home Cooking
  • Homelife
  • Homeschool
  • Mompreneurs
  • Personal growth
  • Uncategorized

Connect with Me

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

Footer

Latest on Instagram

One thing I LOVE to do is encourage people. And I One thing I LOVE to do is encourage people. And I use words to do that either on social media, in my blog, or my book. 

Not everyone will LOVE what I put out there, and that's okay. Because someone who needs those words of encouragement would LOVE them. 

I got this key point towards the latter part of episode 68 of @simonsinek ‘s podcast called A Little Bit of Optimism. He was talking to Carla Hall, a chef, author, and motivational speaker. 

Although they were talking about how they ‘fell’, the conversation headed in the direction of loving what you do. 

Do check out that episode maybe it’ll hit you differently than me. Send me a DM and ill share the episode link with you 💕

#podcast #simonsinek #lovewhatyoudo #lovewhatyoudomatters
There's another part of comparison that we uninten There's another part of comparison that we unintentionally do. It's looking at other people’s trials and comparing them with ours.

We all have burdens to carry. And in each burden, the Lord is either correcting or teaching us. 

Each trial is personal. So who's to say someone’s troubles are more burdensome than the other? 

Let's avoid saying, “Oh, I have bigger worries than you”. Because we don't see what the Lord is doing in the other person’s life. 

Remember, God doesn't love us equally but uniquely. Even in the challenges we encounter, He has a unique purpose in all of them. 

📖
“Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don’t try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way.” James 1:2-4 The Message 

#discipleshipjourney #accountabilitygroup #godlovesusuniquely #sistersinchrist #dgroup 
‭‭
It's a little personal. Scroll up if you're not up It's a little personal. Scroll up if you're not up to it. 

My recent battle with emotions exposed an ugly truth—I operate on validation from other people. The praise and ‘good job’ became my fuel and when I don't get it, I feel unwanted and insignificant. 

But God, in his graciousness, allowed me to discover it in the quiet moments. Going through that painful season is necessary to shake the drama off of my life and keep me sober. 

He uses His Word to validate who I am and who He is. What a liberating feeling to finally have this awareness so I can press on joyfully. 

Only God can use a most desperate season to bring about His holy purpose in our lives. What the devil meant for evil, God meant for good. Praise You, Lord! 

#emotionalhealing #roadtorecovery #quietmomentswithgod #morningthoughts #morningdevotion
Happy 1st birthday to our baby girl! You added joy Happy 1st birthday to our baby girl! You added joy and mess to our lives 😂 

#dogmom #jackrussellterriermix #nodiscrimination #mustlovedogs
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Never miss a post! Subscribe now to get the latest news.

  • Home
  • Contact Me
  • Cookie Policy
  • Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2023 · Inspirited Mom · Design by Studio Mommy

Get all the latest news and info sent to your inbox.

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT
 

Loading Comments...