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The holidays have a way of sneaking up on us, don’t they? One moment we’re crunching leaves in October, and the next we’re elbow-deep in wrapping paper, wondering how on earth Christmas is already here. Over the years, I’ve learned that the most peaceful holiday seasons aren’t the ones filled with perfectionβ€”they’re the ones prepared […]

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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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πŸŽ„ Day 1 β€” 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, β€œMama… is it […]

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