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🎄This Dip, That Elf, and a Tiny Bit of Zen

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Freaking Delish

Dinner at home... without the chaos? Yes, please. I help busy moms skip the drive-thru and get real food on the table fast — even when it’s 5:15, nobody’s started dinner, and everyone’s hangry. 👇 Grab my 5 No-Cook Rush Hour Recipes — your secret weapon for stress-free weeknights.

Hey Reader

I’m easing into the holidays a little differently this year. Less hustle, more calm. (Well...sort of.)

I had a cold last week—so that slowed me down real quick. Now everyone around me is catching it like it’s some festive group activity.

🛫The takeaway -- Holiday travel is NOT for the faint of heart.

And in case I needed a reminder that December is a full-time gig, my kid's elementary school decided to throw in a Book Fair this week. Why? Just...why??

Still, I’m leaning into the shift.

Tomorrow, I’m heading to a Krampus festival—something totally new and unexpected. And honestly? It feels kind of right.

This year’s about trying different things. Not just surviving the season, but actually enjoying it in whatever way feels good.

Speaking of enjoying things... If you’re hosting or attending a little holiday get together this weekend (& need to bring something festive that makes you feel like you have it together), I have a dip I want you to try:

CRANBERRY CANDIED JALAPENO DIP

Just 3 ingredients:

  • Whipped cream cheese
  • Whole berry cranberry sauce
  • Candied jalapeños

It’s a little sweet, a little spicy, and perfect with crackers or crostini.

It also takes about 90 seconds to make. Which—let’s be honest—is key.

📺 Click here to watch a quick how-to video.

Elf idea incoming! Here’s one of my favorite Elf on the Shelf pics from Christmas past....just in case you need some holiday humor😁

LOL still makes me laugh out loud :))

🎁Treat Yo'Self

Oh—and one more thing: my husband surprised me this week with Target’s Spa/Beauty Advent Calendar. I love it. So, had to share!

It’s 12 days of little self-care gifts, and it’s honestly been one of my favorite things this season.

Here's your holiday reminder that joy doesn’t have to be big. Sometimes it's just a travel sized fancy face wash....plus 11 other tiny fun things I didn't have to seek out for myself.

So here's to doing things differently,

Trying something new,

And letting a few things go.

Talk soon,

Brett

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WHAT I❤️THIS WEEK

Target's Spa Day Advent Calendar! Good job hubs xoxo

IN MY CART🛒🛒🛒🛒

Okay, I got mini cookie cutters at Michael's in the 50% off Christmas area! Now I'm tweaking my cookie box to include MINI sugar cookies. Pics incoming!

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Freaking Delish

Dinner at home... without the chaos? Yes, please. I help busy moms skip the drive-thru and get real food on the table fast — even when it’s 5:15, nobody’s started dinner, and everyone’s hangry. 👇 Grab my 5 No-Cook Rush Hour Recipes — your secret weapon for stress-free weeknights.