How Pie Bird Pies baker Kristen Daily starts her day

How it works: The day begins with Freddie, her "goofy-looking" Chihuahua-terrier mix. Freddie wakes up Daily and her wife, Andrea, demanding breakfast.

• Their other dog, "old man" Norman, likes to sleep in, but they'll take them out for a walk before they dive into their work.

State of play: Daily has grown her home bakery this year and is busy selling locally sourced summer flavors and hosting local Pride events.

Here's how Daily starts her day:

⏰ Wake up: 6-6:30am.

🍳 Breakfast: A "boring" breakfast of oatmeal or granola. On bake days, she eats pie.

• She used to love coffee, but because of early menopause, she's cooled down on caffeine.

📱 What she's reading: Axios Des Moines, and a quick email scan. She also plays the New York Times' Crossplay.

💡 Advice for bakers who want to expand: Try selling at one of the many different-sized farmers markets across the Des Moines metro.

• "If you love baking, people love to eat treats."