My helper Sandee, left, and myself, Sandy Kuhlers

They call me the Jam Lady...

My name is Sandy, and I have been in business commercially since spring of 2006, but I got my start long before then. I made jams/jellies for my family many years ago, when I only had 2 children in the house. As my family grew, I stopped making the jelly so that I could tend to what ended up being my family of 6.

Who knew a garage sale would take me here?...

In 2003, I helped a dear friend with a garage sale after I had recently quit my job due to health reasons. She invited me to bring whatever I wanted to the sale to make some money. I knew some old shorts and shirts would not create much cash, so I brought some jams I had recently started making again, relishes, and the like. I made a lot of money in two days and realized something was happening here.

Farmer's Market was a hit...

I soon ventured to our local Farmer's Market and to my astonishment, I sold jelly like crazy. Every year it got bigger and bigger. It got to a point where I needed to become a commercial business. My family helps occasionally with labeling, stepping in to sell for me at the Farmer's Market when I have to be out of town for a show. My biggest asset is my helper, Sandee. She helps me make the hundred-jar batches of jelly and makes it fun, not work!

I wear many hats...

I am the wife of Dana, my husband of 20 years and the mother of 4 boys and also a grandmother! I have not, at least at this time, been able to fulfill my dream of having farm animals but my dog and 3 cats will have to do! In addition to making jam, I also substitute in our school system as a paraprofessional with special education children.