Monday, February 16, 2015

Hey! It's me!

Hey there, friends! It's me, Chrystal, making you take a break in your regularly scheduled after-lunch nap! Wake up! We've got some things to talk about, so pour us some coffee, would ya!? Thanks, that's better...
Sooooo, what's newwww? ::feet on desk and mug in hand:: all of that is fascinating! I'm intrigued! Tell me more!
Oh about me!? Well, let's see....where to start....
There's a lot going on around these parts, business wise, family wise, crap-to-do wise! 
To be frank, I'm not sleeping well. Ya see? I'm missing this lady right here, somethin awful. 
This is our momma, and she passed away November 10. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of her, instinctively go to text her something funny, wish I could hear her voice, and just wish I could feel one of her momma hugs. Right now, we are atill handling the state of her affairs, figuring out what to do with the contents of her estate (garage sales coming soon), and trying to get things divvied up. It's very surreal and sad and emotional to talk about, but....it has to get done. So, we will be very busy in all of our copious amounts of spare time (haha) in the coming weeks, trying to get things squared away and in order. Simultaneously, we are trying to get Jodi (this girl and my paaaahdnah) 
ready to move as well. Ya see!? She bought a 1965 airstream a few weeks ago and will be moving into her tiny house as soon as possible! 
Ain't she a beaut!? Just wait, she's going to be stunning!
Paring down possessions, living simply, owning it outright!? Who couldn't stand to do that anyway!? It's going to be amazing and we are having a ball thinking of all the design possibilities! Clawfoot tub in an airstream!? YES, PLEASE! 
Stay tuned for the progress on that project, as it's moving fairly quickly! 
In other news, business wise, we've added a couple new goodies to the CMQFC line up! Jodi whipped up and instant favorite, chocolate raspberry date bars, and we can't even keep them in stock, they're going WAY too fast!! For only $1 a bar?! Can you say "throw me a fiver!"?!?! A nice addition to breakfast or a great snack mid afternoon, or whenever you feel the need, it's healthy, it's tasty, and you won't feel guilty or crappy after you eat it! 
Here's our girls at the farmers market this weekend. 
It really is hard to get much better! Pair it with a hot latte and your afternoon is complete!
A week behind this new lady, comes our newest guy, the spicy ranch cashew! A last minute creation, as many of our experiments are, this one worked out well on the first try! A little ranchy, and a tiny spicy kick, these add a nice savory side to our menu of goodies! They're delicious and portioned out just right for those of us who are of the mindless eater variety! Lol! I'm one too, don't worry!! Try these for your road trips or on the way to the gym! 

Worth every savory calorie, nutrient dense, and flavorful! Stay tuned guys, this fella is goin places!!
We are also throwing around the idea of some new creations, like dressings and marinades, as well as some other savory nut/seed mixtures, too! We can't be ALL sweet, can we!? ;) 
We love working hard for you guys, and couldn't be more thankful! Business is growing, and hopefully we will have some awesome news for y'all soon! I know you're on pins and needles! Lol! 
What else is new? Well, I'm working on some labeling for our products while Jodi works on logo design and new foods, and jessi is working on branding and merchandising, all the while, she is our go to girl for invoicing and order taking and basically all our office type needs! Stuff she can do while living hours away! We are hoping she'll be able to come home and take some headshots for us soon, since she IS the family photographer and all! Didn't know that!? Well now you do! Put her to work! ;)
I'm steadily crunching numbers on the side. We've got some really awesome goals we want to meet this year, and I think with your help, we can get there! Can't give away all our secrets yet, but know it involves a huge leap, awesome food, and you seeing us far more often!! Until then, order your favorite goodies every week, and you're helping is get to our goals directly!! We've met our weekly goals every week this year thus far, and have no plans on slowing down! Can you tell we love what we do?? I hope so! It's all your fault! Lol!
Anywho, that's all for now, kids, now get back to work! Don't let me catch you with your light off! Meeting adjourned!!
Cave-momma and Feral Child. #thankful

Friday, February 6, 2015

Weeks 4-6 : Change Is In The Air

Hey Everyone!
Welcome back to the Cave-Momma's Quest & Feral Child Headquarters' (CMQFCHQ) BLOG!

January was a wonderful, productive month for the girls.
They did an amazing job at keeping up with the demand for their products...even though it wasn't easy.
With more and more orders coming in daily, the girls started to see the potential for growth in this business.
The order form that I implemented at the beginning of the year, has given us amazing feedback.

We've learned that MOST EVERYONE is interested in:
  • A Buyer's Club (where we sell breakfasts, lunches, & dinners in a meal plan).
  • Seeing a CMQFCHQ Food Truck in MidCounty/Jefferson County, Tx
  • Participating in Educational Food Classes.
  • Sharing CMQFCHQ with their friends & family
  • Bookmarking the order form for quicker/easier access to REAL food
  • Enrolling in the email list to stay up-to-date with CMQFCHQ in the future.
After receiving all of that input, we are seriously racking our brains at coming up with some wonderful new ventures for the future. Nothing is set in stone, but no one can stop us from dreaming. :)


I, Jessi, got an opportunity to assist my sisters, Cave-Momma & Feral Child at the Down To Earth Farmer's Market on Saturday (Jan. 24th) and it was SO refreshing to see the wonderful response from their customers. Everyone seems to enjoy their orders and keep coming back weekly for more.
Chrystal & Jodi love what they do and it really shows in the final product.
(Me, Feral Child, & Cave-Momma)

(Cave-Momma & Feral Child @ D.T.E.'s Farmer's Market)

Here are some of the other local vendors that attend the market:

(you can click the pics above to be directed to their facebook pages)

Oh, don't let me forget to tell you about our NEW CMQFCHQ NEWS! :)
The Paleo Spiced Apples ARE OFFICIALLY OFF THE MENU!
(they were a seasonal item & MIIIIGHT be back next winter.)
HOWEVER, in it's place is Feral Child's NEW Date Bars for $1/each!

(Chocolate Raspberry/Gluten Free/Whole30 Approved)

If interested in ordering the Chocolate Raspberry Date Bars or any of C.M.Q.F.C.'s products you can do so by clicking the following link: http://goo.gl/forms/D60zqgDZGA

People are RAVING about these little babies!
In the last 3 days, we've received orders for up to 36 date bars! WOWZA!

Feral Child also creates her legendary Oh.Oh.Mayo that is seriously So.So.Goooood!! 


There is JUST SOOOO MUCH THAT I AM ITCHING TO TELL YOU GUYS!
I've been sworn to secrecy, though, until all of the wrinkles are ironed out.
I guess it's, at least, safe for me to say this: the girls (CM & FC) are very close to making this food business a full-time enterprise. We are working on branding & brainstorming, so PLEASE STAY TUNED & KEEP CHECKING BACK HERE WEEKLY!

If you're in Nederland,TX tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, head over to the Down To Earth Farmer's Market to support your local businesses & enjoy the wonderful weather!

IF YOU'RE NOWHERE NEAR NEDERLAND, TX TOMORROW: 
order your goodies through the online order form & we will SHIP THEM TO YOU! :)
(Currently unable to ship the Bone Broth, Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette, & Olive Oil Mayo...but with 12 other items that can be shipped, you've still got plenty to choose from.)

HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE! Thank you for reading & have a wonderful weekend!

Peace, Love & Real Food,
Cave-Momma's Quest, Feral Child, & the blogging B*