About Us:

Mark and I were married in 1995.   We were trying to think of unique Christmas gifts to give family and friends without spending alot of money.   Mark made his perfected blend and I put the secret recipe in decorative holiday canisters-instant unique gift!   In 1999, a family member suggested making the secret blend and selling it; DeYoung's Fore Seasons gourmet spice blend was born.   In 1999, DeYoung's Fore Seasons started with two gourmet retailers when we found out our family was about to get bigger.   The whole purpose of this business was to create a financial future for our children.   Mark and I held our full time jobs and did the spice business in our spare time.   When William came into our lives in March of 2000, we had a tough decision to make.   We decided to put the spice business on hold so we could share in the raising of our son.   I worked days and Mark worked afternoons, and we did the baby swap at 3:00 p.m.   William was only 13 months old when we found out another baby was on the way.   Gregory came into our lives in December of 2001.   Mark and I continued our hectic schedules and baby/toddler swapping until 2005.