Holiday Cooking Without the CHAOS? Yes, Please!


Hello Friend,

Is it just me, or does the holiday season somehow sneak up on us EVERY. SINGLE. YEAR?!

And while I LOVE the holidays (especially all the delicious food!), I don’t love spending hours in the kitchen while everyone else is making memories.

Because shouldn’t we get to ENJOY the holidays, too?

Well, I’ve got something really fun to share with you today that might just make your entire holiday season a whole lot easier!

A FREE Holiday Cooking Event Is Happening today!

Today - Friday, November 13, there’s a FREE online event called Holiday Kitchen Kickoff, and it’s packed with ideas to help you tackle everything from Thanksgiving dinner to Christmas cookies and New Year’s celebrations.

We’re talking 10 food experts sharing their favorite holiday recipes, make-ahead tricks, entertaining shortcuts, and stress-saving strategies to help you spend LESS time stressing and MORE time enjoying the season.

And the best part? You can join from your own kitchen, living room, or wherever you happen to be! Sessions roll out all day, and each one stays up for 24 hours, so you can catch up tonight after dinner.

The speakers are in the live chat during their sessions, so go ask them anything.

​SAVE YOUR FREE SPOT FOR HOLIDAY KITCHEN KICKOFF!​

There are SO many great sessions, but a few really caught my attention:

  • Easy Make-Ahead Party Appetizers — Sharla from Freezer Meals 101 is sharing appetizers you can prepare weeks ahead and pull out when you need them. YES, PLEASE!
  • One Cake Mix, Endless Christmas Cookies — June from Practically Homemade is showing how to turn one simple box of cake mix into a whole assortment of holiday cookies. Talk about a time-saver!
  • The Holiday Table for 25 — Stephanie from Stephanie Cooks for a Crowd is sharing how to feed a BIG group and still sit down to enjoy the meal yourself.
  • Perfect Timing: Holiday Hosting Without the Last-Minute Scramble — Erin from The Speckled Palate is sharing how to plan backward so everything is ready at the right time.
  • Easy Holiday Drinks to Batch and Serve — Susannah from Feast + West is making holiday entertaining easier with drinks you can prepare by the pitcher.

And that’s just HALF the lineup!

You’ll also get ideas for turkey, sweet treats, hosting without the overwhelm, and more.

Oh, and did I mention there’s Holiday BINGO with prizes?! Because apparently learning how to make the holidays easier can be FUN, too! The prizes will 100% get you into the spirit of things.

Grab a coffee and come on in.

Here’s the Catch: It Happens TONIGHT!

But what if today is already packed with work, kids’ activities, appointments, or ALL THE THINGS?

I’ve got good news for you!

Can’t Make It Tonight? Grab the Holiday VIP Ticket!

If you’re thinking, “Amy, this sounds AMAZING, but there’s no way I can sit down and watch everything today,” don’t worry!

There’s an affordable Holiday VIP Ticket that gives you lifetime access to the session replays.

That means you can watch whenever you want, revisit your favorite tips, and pull up those helpful holiday recipes year after year.

And there’s MORE!

The VIP Ticket also includes:

  • A holiday cookbook featuring recipes from every speaker
  • Bonus resources from the presenters
  • Lifetime access to all 10 sessions, so you can learn at your own pace

I especially love this option because you don’t have to squeeze one more thing into an already busy day. You can watch a session while folding laundry, relaxing after the kids go to bed, or planning your holiday menu with a cup of coffee.

Just don’t wait too long! The VIP Ticket is only available through Sunday, November 15, at midnight Central.

​GRAB YOUR FREE SPOT OR GET THE VIP TICKET HERE!​

Let’s Make This Holiday Season a Little Easier!

Here’s what I want for all of us this holiday season:

More time enjoying our families.

More delicious food without spending ALL DAY making it.

More happy memories.

And a whole lot LESS running around like crazy trying to get everything done!

If that sounds good to you, I really encourage you to check out Holiday Kitchen Kickoff.

It’s FREE to attend tonight, and the VIP option is perfect if you’d rather enjoy all the goodness on your own schedule.

​YES! I WANT TO MAKE HOLIDAYCOOKING EASIER!​

Here’s to delicious food, simpler celebrations, and actually getting to SIT DOWN and enjoy the holidays this year!

How Did the Craft Show go?

If you are wondering how my craft show went last Saturday - not very good for me! I only earned $10 more than I paid for the booth!

But, it was a great experience for my teen daughter. I gave her a section for her own booth. She even made her own brand sign and received many compliments on her work. She made close to $50, which she was very happy with as she loves to buy or make gifts for all seven of her siblings (even though we draw names and she doesn't have to). She intends to buy materials to make gifts.

I did so much better in my Etsy shop than I did in person this week for product sales. But, I saw so many people I knew and haven't seen in a long time, so it was a great social event!

Some "Oldies but Goodies Posts" on Our Blog

​Make Your Own Foaming Hand Soap Using Thieves Essential Oil Blend​

​How do you Start an Etsy Shop?​

What's Hot In Our Etsy Shop...

Bowl Cozies

​Microwavable Reversible Bowl Cozy for Everyday Use, Soup Cozies, Ice Cream Holder

Have a joy filled day!

~Amy at NeededInTheHome - Website - Faith Testimony ​

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P.S. Don’t forget—Holiday Kitchen Kickoff happens TONIGHT, November 13! Save your free spot today, or grab lifetime access with the Holiday VIP Ticket so you don’t miss a thing. The BINGO game closes at 4 pm central TODAY. (super easy - mostly, follow so-and-so on Instagram, invite a friend, etc. complete 5 for an entry)

Affiliate note: If you purchase the VIP Ticket through my link, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

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