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The Mommy's Time Pie

Writer's picture: Kristen King JaivenKristen King Jaiven

In Chapter 8 of Eve Rodsky’s book Find Your Unicorn Space, Rodsky (bestselling author of Fair Play and Find Your Unicorn Space) considers The Case of the Pie Lady. The Pie Lady (a/k/a Stephanie Hockersmith) is a mother of two boys who combined her love for baking and books and now creates amazing works of art (via pies!) that have been seen on shows such as Good Morning America and the Today Show. What I loved about Stephanie’s story is that she began baking gluten-free pies to address her celiac disease (health first). After mastering the gluten-free pie, she started tapping into her creative side by creating pies that are inspired by the covers of her favorite books. The end result? Beautiful culinary artistry that will send every book lover down a pie-filled rabbit hole of happiness.*


When I read Unicorn Space, I was already well into the creation of Mommy’s Time. The book was in the illustration and design phase, and the book’s illustrator (Katie Risor) and I were busy collaborating trying to capture all the elements the book had to offer, including images presenting Mommy as a whole person that takes care of her health, connects with her dearest friends, and pursues the activities that bring her joy. In Mommy’s Time, you will see the main character enjoying time in her art studio, and you will see her mom friends enjoying such things as gardening, yoga, and reading. Upon coming across The Case of the Pie Lady in Unicorn Space, I instantly thought Stephanie’s story embodied the message of Mommy’s Time. I immediately opened the Mommy’s Time rollout plan and wrote “Mommy’s Time Pie – a MUST.” Lucky for me, Stephanie agreed to create the Mommy’s Time Pie:



I squealed with excitement when I saw the first image of this pie! My son’s initial reaction (for those who do not know, my son is an eater): “what kind of pie is this?” Answer: Gluten-Free Strawberry! The pie is just stunning, and such a representation of the beautiful creations mothers can make when given the space and support to pursue their dreams. I caught up with Stephanie on the day she created the Mommy’s Time Pie and asked her my three favorite “Mommy’s Time” Questions:


What’s Mommy’s Time to you?

SH: Mommy’s Time to me is a hot cup of coffee and uninterrupted reading or baking time.


What’s your favorite summer activity with the family?

SH: My favorite summer activity with the family is traveling/exploring new places!


If today had 25 hours, what would you do with your extra hour?

SH: If today had 25 hours, I would probably use the extra hour to make more pie!


I am so excited to share the Mommy’s Time pie with you. I recommend everyone check out @pieladybooks and tap into some pie-filled happiness! In honor of the Mommy’s Time pie and given 4th of July is great weekend for pie, all items in the Mommy’s Time Store will be 25% off with the discount code: PIE through July 5th. Happy Shopping and Happy Pie Eating!


* As a lawyer, I know I should not make such bold claims. But I guarantee this one. The images on @pieladybooks guarantee pure joy!

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