Planting Seeds

I guess I could be talking about literal seeds, but I'm not. I've never been much of a gardener, except for dumb luck the first year we planted a garden. Epic fails ever since, probably because of overthinking (my superpower). In fact, it's taking everything within me to JUST DO THIS THING instead of waiting for everything to be perfect.

I'm Theresa, and my story begins in a small Midwest town. When I lost Mom to cancer at age 5, those early lessons about resilience, faith, and the power of family traditions became the foundation of everything I am today.

As a mom of boys, I find myself passionate about passing on the values and traditions that shaped me. My kitchen really is the heart of our home – where you'll often find me baking sourdough bread or my newest obsession -- sourdough cinnamon rolls. This love for creating led me to establish Adams Apple Company, a national food brand that started right in my home kitchen with a tradition of making apple butter as Christmas gifts.

Friends often ask, "Is there anything you can't do?" Yes, my friend, the answer is yes. There IS so much I can't do, but what I CAN do is do my best to create a legacy of faith, share the importance of traditional values, and celebrate the beautiful privilege of being an American mom. So, welcome to The American Mom, a brand that has "taken root" (sorry, not sorry) from Adams Apple Company. A big step of faith, if you will, which is pretty much like every step I've ever taken, to jump out of that apple tree and spread the message of faith, family, traditions, food, home, and maybe a little beauty and fashion mixed in---beyond the world of apple butter.

The purpose of The American Mom is to build a community of women who believe in keeping traditional values alive while embracing the joys and challenges of motherhood. Whether you're a seasoned mom or just starting your journey, you'll find resources, inspiration, and a warm welcome here.

So grab your coffee, pull up a chair, and join our community of American moms. We've got traditions to keep, memories to make, and stories to share. Let's see where this takes us!

Welcome home.