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The new year has a way of sneaking up on us. One moment we’re packing away Christmas decorations, and the next we’re being askedβ€”loudly, repeatedly, and sometimes aggressivelyβ€”what our goals are, what we’re changing, and how we plan to improve ourselves in the next twelve months. But if I’m being honest, every year I enter […]

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πŸŽ„ Day 16 β€” Homemade Apple Cider (25 Days of Simple)

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Comfort in a mug. Few things say β€œDecember” like the warm, spiced aroma of apple cider simmering on the stove. It’s cozy, nostalgic, and instantly transforms your home into a haven of holiday comfort. Today, for Day 16 of our 25 Days of Simple Christmas countdown, we’re making a homemade apple cider that’s clean, whole-food, […]

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πŸŽ„ Day 15 β€” Cranberry Sauce (25 Days of Simple)

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Bright, tangy, better-than-store-bought magic. All the flavor, none of the fuss. Homemade cranberry sauce is one of those joys of the holiday season that feels impossibly fresh and flavorful compared to the canned version. Tart, sweet, and bursting with whole-food ingredients, this simple recipe transforms any mealβ€”from roasted turkey to everyday chickenβ€”into something festive. Welcome […]

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πŸŽ„ Day 14 β€” Stuffing Mix (25 Days of Simple)

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The holidays in a jar. All the flavor, none of the fuss. If there’s one dish that instantly tastes like the holidays, it’s stuffing. Warm, savory, herb-packed, and nostalgicβ€”stuffing is comfort food at its finest. But instead of relying on a boxed mix filled with preservatives, today we’re making a whole-food, homemade Stuffing Mix that […]

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πŸŽ„ Day 13 β€” Chocolate Cake Mix (25 Days of Simple)

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May your New Year be as sweet as this cake! All the flavor, none of the fuss. A soft, rich, deeply chocolatey cake that comes together in minutes? Yes, please. This whole-food Chocolate Cake Mix is one of those pantry staples that saves birthdays, rescues last-minute gatherings, and turns any ordinary winter day into something […]

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πŸŽ„ Day 12 β€” Brown Gravy Mix (25 Days of Simple)

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Save any meal β€” and every holiday roast. Some recipes feel like big, flashy holiday moments… but Brown Gravy Mix?It’s the quiet hero β€” the one that steps in at the last second to pull everything together. During December, when meals come fast and time moves even faster, I love having a jar of this […]

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πŸŽ„ Day 11 β€” Homemade Vanilla Cake Mix (25 Days of Simple)

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There’s something incredibly comforting about having a cake mix on hand β€” not the boxed stuff full of preservatives, but a real homemade mix made with simple pantry staples. The kind your grandmother might have kept tucked away for unexpected company or those moments when a celebration pops up out of nowhere. This whole-food vanilla […]

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πŸŽ„ Day 10 β€” Cream-of-Soup Mix (25 Days of Simple)

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Your clean alternative to the canned stuff. When you think of comfort food in December, creamy soups often come to mind. But most store-bought cream-of-soup cans are loaded with preservatives, additives, and ingredients you can’t even pronounce. That’s where Cream-of-Soup Mix comes inβ€”a wholesome, whole-food version that gives you all the creamy goodness without the […]

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πŸŽ„ Day 9 β€” Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix (25 Days of Simple)

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A jarred gift everyone loves and a holiday classic. Few things say β€œholiday magic” quite like the smell of fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies. Soft, chewy, and loaded with melty chocolate, they’re the ultimate comfort foodβ€”and they double as the perfect homemade gift. Welcome to Day 9 of our 25 Days of Simple Christmas countdown! Today, […]

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πŸŽ„ Day 8 β€” Homemade Pancake & Waffle Mix (25 Days of Simple)

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Breakfast becomes effortlessβ€”especially for guests. There’s something undeniably cozy about waking up on a chilly December morning to the smell of pancakes or waffles wafting through the house. Soft, warm, and slightly sweet, they make even the busiest holiday mornings feel like a slow, magical ritual. Welcome to Day 8 of our 25 Days of […]

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πŸŽ„ Day 7 β€” DIY Brownie Mix (25 Days of Simple)

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For when you need a quick dessert or chocolate therapy. Some days in December feel like a marathon: wrapping gifts, school events, holiday shopping, and that never-ending to-do list. On those days, chocolate is not optionalβ€”it’s essential. Enter DIY Brownie Mix, a wholesome, pantry-friendly, whole-food version of that fudgy, chocolatey magic we all secretly need. […]

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