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The first tortilla puffed up in the pan, and for a moment the kitchen went quiet. Not because anything dramatic happenedโ€”but because something felt different. I wasnโ€™t chasing a perfect recipe. I was just standing at the stove, flipping a simple round of dough, realizing that people have been doing this for generations with far less than […]

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๐ŸŽ„ Day 7 โ€” 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 optionalโ€”itโ€™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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๐ŸŽ„ Day 6 โ€” Gingerbread Cookie Mix (25 Days of Simple)

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All the flavor, none of the fuss. Nothing says Christmas like the spicy-sweet aroma of gingerbread wafting through the house. Soft, perfectly spiced, and just a little sweet, gingerbread cookies are a holiday classic that instantly make your kitchen feel festive. Welcome to Day 6 of our 25 Days of Simple Christmas countdown! Today weโ€™re […]

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๐ŸŽ„ Day 5 โ€” Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Mix (25 Days of Simple)

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Warm as a Christmas hug. Thereโ€™s something grounding about a bowl of oatmeal on a chilly December morning. The smell of cinnamon and apple fills the kitchen, and suddenly the chaos of holiday prep slows down for just a moment. Welcome to Day 5 of our 25 Days of Simple Christmas countdown! Today weโ€™re making […]

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๐ŸŽ„ Day 4 โ€” Vanilla Bean Buttercream Frosting (25 Days of Simple)

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The creamy topper that makes every holiday dessert sparkle. If sugar cookies are the canvas, then Vanilla Bean Buttercream Frosting is the masterpiece. Smooth, rich, and decadently sweetโ€”but made with wholesome ingredients you can feel good aboutโ€”this frosting is a holiday essential. Welcome to Day 4 of our 25 Days of Simple Christmas countdown! Today, […]

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๐ŸŽ„ Day 3 โ€” Soft Sugar Cookies (25 Days of Simple)

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A simple, nostalgic recipe that never disappoints. Thereโ€™s something about sugar cookies that instantly whispers holiday magic.Maybe itโ€™s the soft, buttery dough. Maybe itโ€™s the smell of vanilla and cinnamon drifting through the kitchen. Or maybe itโ€™s the memory of little hands pressing cookie cutters into the dough, leaving behind stars, trees, and gingerbread men. […]

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๐ŸŽ„ Day 2 โ€” Honey-Sweetened Marshmallows (25 Days of Simple)

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Fluffy, whole-food, melt-in-your-mouth magic for cocoa, gifting, and Christmas joy. There are few things in life more magical than watching homemade marshmallows come to life.A bowl of clear liquid transforms into a cloud of soft, snowy fluffโ€”and suddenly it feels like Christmas isnโ€™t just comingโ€ฆitโ€™s already here. Welcome to Day 2 of our 25 Days […]

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๐ŸŽ„ Day 1 โ€” Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix (25 Days of Simple)

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A warm, rich, whole-food classic to kick off our Christmas countdown. The holiday season always begins the same way in our home: with that first frosty morning when you can see your breath as you walk to the car, the kids press their fingers against the cold windows, and someone inevitably says, โ€œMamaโ€ฆ is it […]

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Count Down to Christmas: 25 Days of Simple Homemade Christmas Recipes

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The holidays have a way of sneaking up on us, donโ€™t they? One moment weโ€™re crunching leaves in October, and the next weโ€™re elbow-deep in wrapping paper, wondering how on earth Christmas is already here. Over the years, Iโ€™ve learned that the most peaceful holiday seasons arenโ€™t the ones filled with perfectionโ€”theyโ€™re the ones prepared […]

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The Wellness Case for Refill Living: Fewer Toxins, Fewer Chemicals, Fewer Unknowns

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How simplifying the products in your home creates a cleaner, calmer, and healthier life A Wellness Journey That Starts With One Bottle I didnโ€™t expect my wellness journey to start with a single bottle of dish soap. Like many people, I focused first on foodโ€”whole ingredients, organic choices, cooking from scratch, getting closer to the […]

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5 Real-Food Thanksgiving Swaps That Keep Tradition (and Ditch the Junk)

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Thanksgiving is a time-honored tradition rich in food, gratitude, and family โ€” but too often, our holiday table is filled with ultra-processed versions of โ€œclassicโ€ dishes. As someone who cares deeply about nourishing my family with whole, organic, non-toxic food, Iโ€™ve come to believe we donโ€™t have to trade health for holiday spirit. Thatโ€™s why […]

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