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Hi Reader,

Here we are a few days before Christmas! I'm equal parts "get things done" and "enjoy the season" and who knows which I'll be at any given moment.😂 I do have all the gifts bought and wrapped, though, so that's nice!

I have a list of things to make over the next week, though, for different family celebrations. They include the whole wheat dinner rolls, cinnamon rolls, and chocolate chip walnut pie (minutes to put together & tastes like a candy bar!) for this weekend, plus our traditional Christmas Day brunch menu I'm sharing below.

I hope these ideas help you in the next week and beyond (psst, the 2026 calendar is ready to help you plan for a new year - see the link below).

Just know that I'm wishing you the best of Christmas and that you find joy wherever you are in the birth of Jesus and the love He only can bring to us. I'm so grateful for you - thanks for reading and supporting me.💜

➡️ (I'm taking the next week off, so no Saturday newsletter - I'll be back in the new year!!)

Christmas Day Brunch

I have shared our traditional brunch many times, but here it is again:

​Easy Make Ahead Christmas Brunch Menu + Printable​

It includes this easy, overnight, all real food monkey bread that my family waits all year for. 😂 As well as make ahead eggs and bacon AND the all-important timeline for cooking and heating it all up Christmas morning.

Enjoy, friend! 💜

Your Holiday Checklist Week 9

​The Holiday Planner (click for immediate download) can help anytime you start. Here is the last week checklist - all the good stuff we've been planning for. 😀

2026 Monthly Calendar Printable

​CLICK HERE to get the 2026 calendar if you haven't already! (You will need to fill out the form and it will come to your email inbox.) The week after Christmas is a great time to plan and think about what you'd like to get done, where you'd like to go, and map out important dates. Enjoy the relatively quiet after the holidays.💜

From The Blog

​Almond Flour Bars with Truffle Topping​ Almond flour bars with a rich chocolate truffle topping - grain free! RECIPE HERE!

​Chocolate Drizzled Nut Squares​ Chocolate nut squares sweetened with honey and maple syrup are simple to make, easy to slice, and perfect for the holidays and anytime! RECIPE HERE!

​Easy Fudgy Truffle Bars​ These easy fudgy truffle bars have a rich chocolate ganache topping made with real ingredients and easy steps. RECIPE HERE!

Merry Christmas!!

And have a wonderful new year's celebration! I'll see you back here on the 3rd (of 2026!!). 💚

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