Neat-Dough

Neat-Dough friends 💛

Spring was always such a fun season for Neat-Dough, and even though we officially closed shop, we’re considering bringing it back for a one-time spring pop-up. We’d love to plan it around what you’d actually want to see!

Would you be interested in a pop-up this spring?

React to vote:
👍 Yes!
❤️ Yes, and I’d love new items
😮 Maybe, tell me more
😢 Not this season

And if you comment, you’re helping us a ton:

What should we bring back? (single scene boxes, Easter baskets, scented dough, pizza kits)

How would you prefer to shop? (online pre-order + pickup, in-person pop-up, shipping)

Best month: March / April / May

If enough of you are in, we’ll lock in the details and share a date soon 🌸✨

✨ Closing the Chapter on Neat-Dough ✨

Today marks an official ending for Neat-Dough as I shut down its website. Truthfully, the decision to close the chapter was made some time ago, but the act of deactivating the site made it feel real. It’s funny how something as simple as a website can make a business feel tangible—to the world, to customers, and even to an entrepreneur. It’s a topic I recently discussed with my father-in-law, who is embarking on his own entrepreneurial journey.

The decision to close Neat-Dough wasn’t easy. I wrestled with it—over and over. So much time, effort, and heart went into building this business. It brought joy, challenges, and inspiration not just to me, but to others too. At its height, Neat-Dough felt like the perfect creative outlet. But as life evolved and priorities shifted, it became clear that it was time to step away.

Even as I pressed “deactivate” on the online store, I had moments of doubt. But then, I read a post from another entrepreneur reflecting on the sacrifices they’d made—missing important moments, even a funeral, for their business. That struck a chord with me. A sense of calm and clarity washed over me.

This is why I closed Neat-Dough. The sacrifices no longer aligned with the life I want to live. Could Neat-Dough have continued to grow? Yes. Do I think about the impact it might have had? Absolutely. But I know this was the right choice for me.

For the first time in years, I spent my November and December fully present with my family—making memories instead of stressing over craft shows and fulfilling orders. Each time I thought about how things used to be, that same peace settled over me.

Entrepreneurship is full of sacrifices. I’ve made them. But my priorities have shifted, and I’m no longer willing to make those same trade-offs. This doesn’t mean I’ve closed the door on entrepreneurship forever—just for now. I’m cherishing the time I have with my kids while they’re still young, soaking in every fleeting moment.
Seasons change, priorities evolve, and that’s okay.
Here’s to honoring the lessons and growth from Neat-Dough while embracing this new chapter with gratitude and peace. 🙌✨

Thank you to everyone who supported Neat-Dough along the way—you’ve made this journey so special. 💛

Today's the day! Teri is opening her home so you can sip and shop local businesses, including her daughter's business Entry_Envy. She'll also have Neat-Dough specialty kits - Christmas tree, Snowman, Angel and North Pole. If you're in the Blair area, stop by between 9 and 2.

My fried, Teri, is having a holiday open house at her home in Blair. She'll have Neat-Dough and other vendors there so you can do all your holiday shopping. Skip the big box Black Friday shopping and stop by Teri's.

I have a limited number (35 to be exact) of turkey kits, one of my favorite kits, available. These will be ready for pickup in Fremont/Blair or to ship out on Saturday. Only $5 each. Shipping will be extra.

Comment SOLD and the quantity you would like. First come, first serve.

Stay tuned for some limited Christmas kits that will be available after Thanksgiving.

I just added a bunch more to the Warehouse Sale page on the website. Check it out! Tag all the teachers, daycare providers and mommas in your life.

Warehouse Sale Neat-Dough

Neat-Dough Easter Baskets🐥🐰

Comment SOLD and your email address on the photo of the basket you would like. First come, first serve. There is only one of each basket available. A description of the basket and its contents, as well as the price are included on each photo.

Pick up options are listed below:

1. Pick up from my house in Fremont on Monday or Tuesday of this week.
2. Pick up from Village Point between 6 & 7 pm on Tuesday.
3. Pick up from Main Street Boutique in Blair this week during their regular business hours.

We're kicking off our Warehouse Sale on Saturday, April 6 with a Facebook LIVE at 1 pm CST. Join the Warehouse Sale event at the link below:

https://fb.me/e/4QOufDxXC

I’ve written and rewritten this post so many times in my head but struggled to post it because I wanted to make sure it was perfect. This month marks the end of a chapter for Neat-Dough and the beginning of the journey toward a new Neat-Dough.

I’m so grateful for the outpouring of love and support I’ve felt from our incredible family, friends and customers. Neat-Dough officially became a business in 2020 and a hobby business for a couple of years before that. I can’t tell you the number of people who have helped along the way by helping man booths at craft shows and festivals, made and rolled dough, put together kits, shared resources and ideas, connected me with opportunities and encouraged me along the way.

Running two businesses, keeping up with my growing kids’ busy schedules and still trying to enjoy life have led me to make some tough decisions, but decisions that I am excited about. I’ve scaled back on my marketing business and accepted a full time position as Marketing Director for a local orthodontist, McAllister Orthodontics. I’m excited for this new challenge and so happy to be part of the McAllister Orthodontics team.

So where does that leave Neat-Dough? As I’ve made transitions in my other business and professional life, I also realized it is time to make some decisions and changes when it comes to Neat-Dough. At the end of last year I decided that I would not be doing any events in 2024. That meant no Junkstock, no spring craft shows and no festivals. I was burnt out and those events are stressful to prep for and hard on the body, not to mention missing out on weekends with my family. Last week I moved out of Elevator, my warehouse space in Omaha. That was one more necessary step to scale back and allow myself to ponder what is next for Neat-Dough.

I will be taking some time to reimagine what Neat-Dough looks like as a business and where it fits in with my life. I will be holding a Warehouse Sale March 13-March 20. During that sale, I will offer deep discounts on products I currently offer and I’ll be clearing a lot of extra supplies I have. If you aren’t on my email list, please join now so you can be some of the first to get details about the sale.

This isn’t a goodbye, it’s a shift. It’s time to refocus the business and to bring the joy back into why I loved this business to begin with - to help mommas and others who help kiddos - by bringing back the joy in creativity. I’m not sure yet how that will look but I know the reimagined Neat-Dough is going to be even more helpful to those of you who love Neat-Dough now.

We love seeing all these bright and smiling faces having fun with Neat-Dough! Message us if you're interested in learning more about incorporating Neat-Dough into your classroom.

You can now find Neat-Dough at Made in Omaha. It's an honor to have our kits featured among some of the best local makers.