I’ve learned that the habits that actually stick are rarely dramatic. They’re small, repeatable, and easy to return to — even when life is loud. I think of them as micro habits: practices so simple they don’t ask for motivation, only presence. I like to start with just one. Settling into Habits that Actually Stick […]
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Sharing one my family’s traditional Christmas dishes, one with many fond memories and a recipe that has lasted generations Every family has those holiday foods they grew up assuming everyone ate. The dishes that simply appeared each year, without question, as much a part of December as socks drying by the woodstove.Then you get older […]
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There’s something unmistakable about the scent of Glühwein drifting through a German Christmas market—warm citrus, whole spices, a little red wine, and that feeling that winter is something to savor instead of endure. During our time in Germany, we learned that Glühwein (pronounced “glo-vine”) isn’t just a drink. It’s a rhythm. A pause. A way […]
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Warm, gooey, and just the right amount of pumpkin spice! Breathe in the warm cinnamon sugar and enjoy another tasty dish this season brings! Delightful Bites of Fall To me, a comforting dessert consists of two things: Watkins spices and gooey dough. I love making my caramel rolls and sourdough cinnamon rolls and thought I’d […]
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It’s apple season and the sunrises and sunsets are getting colder here in Minnesota. This is when I reach for a quick, warm, and tasty drink to kickstart my day. Making Homemade Apple Tea It’s that time of year again, when my kids and I are craving a warm drink before heading off to start […]
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