I’m a wife, a mom to my son Noah, and the founder of Holydays Co.
My story really begins with becoming a mother. When Noah was born four years ago, I ran back to God as a prodigal and became completely on fire for Him again. As a new mom, I felt a deep desire to protect my son from the ways of the world and raise him according to God’s ways.
The idea behind Holydays Co. was actually placed on my heart nearly ten years ago, but it wasn’t until early 2025 that I finally acted on it.
Over the years, God has given me so many ideas for bringing His Holy Days back to the center of our homes and celebrations. But the first idea God told me to pursue was Fish & Loaves—ironically, it was the hardest one!
Creating it has required a tremendous amount of faith. I’ve had to overcome the fear of investing my family’s finances into something that didn’t exist yet, simply because I believed so deeply in this calling: to create something that could bring families closer to God. The entire process has refined me, stretched me, and grown my faith in the Almighty in ways I never expected.
Hi, I’m Shawna.
Why Fish & Loaves?
Jesus paid the ultimate price for us. He conquered death and gave us the promise of eternal life. As Christians, I believe this should be the GREATEST celebration of our entire year.
To be honest, I felt convicted that the bunnies and eggs were taking the focus away from Jesus on this Holy Day. More than anything, I felt that this day should belong SOLELY to Him.
That conviction eventually became a calling—and inspired Fish & Loaves.
Instead of filling and hiding plastic eggs, I felt God calling me to create something that would point our children back to His only begotten Son. Fish & Loaves were inspired by one of Jesus’ most beloved miracles—the feeding of the 5,000—and created as a meaningful alternative that redirects the symbolism of the holiday back to Him.
And my favorite part? My own son loves them, and it was such an easy swap!
I grew up loving Easter egg hunts, and I didn’t want our children to lose the excitement, fun, or memories of doing a hunt. I simply wanted to redirect the symbolism toward Jesus. We’ve now lovingly dubbed them “Heavenly Hunts,” thanks to a fellow TikToker who came up with the name!
It’s all the same excitement—the hiding, searching, treats, surprises, and memories—but now the objects our children are searching for actually symbolize Jesus and His miracles.
But my calling has never been to simply just replace an egg.
I’m a designer by trade, with a background in landscape design and a love for interiors, products, and beautiful spaces. Aesthetics have always mattered deeply to me, and I believe God placed that love of design within me for a reason.
AND THAT LED TO AN EVEN BIGGER VISION:
What if we brought a new vision to celebrating His Holy Days - one centered on Jesus, His Fulfillment, and His return?
Beautiful. Current. Sacred. Joyful. Meaningful. And above all, centered on Him.
I believe God has put it on my heart not only to redirect these celebrations toward Him, but to completely reimagine them—to take the beauty and creativity He has given us and use it to glorify Him. That is the heart behind Holydays Co.
Fish & Loaves is only the beginning. I have a growing vision for apparel, toys, books, entertainment, décor, and beautiful new traditions that will help families celebrate God’s Holy Days and Feast Days in ways that feel exciting for our children while remaining rooted in His Word.
My hope is that these creations bring joy into your home, strengthen your family’s faith, and help raise a generation of children who are genuinely excited to celebrate the things of God.
I hope you’ll follow along on this journey as we rediscover the Holy Days and bring the focus back to Him.