November Newsletter
Happy Thankgiving and Welcome to My November Newsletter
🎉✨ The clocks have gone backward, the costumes have been tucked away, and now we’re on an exciting flight straight into the holiday season! Can you believe it? Thanksgiving is just around the corner, with a sleigh full of other festivities not far behind!
This newsletter is your holiday magic wand, sprinkled with tips to make your celebrations a breeze. 🎄🍪 Be sure to explore my delightful cookie page, the perfect gift-giving ideas page, and mouthwatering recipes right here at your fingertips.
And guess what? We’ve conjured up a special bundle for anyone needing a hand with Thanksgiving dinner. It’s like having your own personal holiday elf! 🎅✨
Mark your calendars because we have a fantastic lineup of events coming your way, including another fun-filled Kids event! Plus, starting in 2025, Tastefully Simple is shaking things up with a brand-new host program.
Oh, and let’s not forget—this month I’m popping the confetti to celebrate my 15th anniversary with Tastefully Simple! 🎈🎉 Here’s to many more delicious memories together!
Wishing you a joyful and tasty Thanksgiving from your go-to Tastefully Simple consultant,
Gail J 🍽️❤️
Website Visit Winners – Thank You for Supporting My Website
We had a 95 visits to my website (tsbygailj.com) in October.
I draw one free sample for every 20 visits to my website during the month.
Although we had 95 visits, I only know of 28 people who visited, a few had multiple visits so they are entered multiple times. The purpose of this is to draw folks to my website, so I drew 4 winners from those I know visited.
The winners are:
- Maria Hassell
- Janet Barrowclough
- Geri Talley
- Abby Uhler
My email and texting process will be changing. To make sure I know you visited my website, please complete the form for a chance to win a sample! Remember, I will only contact you if you want to be contacted for something. This drawing is my Thank You!
Hosting an Experience, plus Host Specials
The last two months of 2024 are here, and it’s time to prepare for the holidays! This means holiday shopping, gathering recipes, and budgeting wisely.
You can do all of this while helping your friends by hosting a Tastefully Simple experience.
🎉 So Many Ways to Host Your Tastefully Simple Experience! 🎉
Ready to have some fun? Here are creative ways to host an experience that suits you!
Sampling 🍴: Stick with a classic tasting or try a themed event like Make and Take, Appy Hour, or Shop My Trunk. Who doesn’t love a taste test adventure?
Virtual 💻: We can go virtual! Host a quick 30-minute Pop-Up on Facebook or a Scroll Party right here. Prefer a traditional FB Experience? We can do that, too!
Meal Prep 🥘: Make meal prep easy by hosting at home, a community center, or on Zoom. Get your meals ready while having fun!
Kids Cooking Bonanza 👩🍳👨🍳: Join our National Kids Cookie Bonanza Event on December 7th! Kids love to bake!
Fundraising: Any of these can be a fundraiser too! 💰
Ready to start? Fill out the form below for credit on my website and let me know you’re interested in a Tastefully Simple Experience! Let’s make it happen! 🎉🍽️
#TastefullySimple #TastefullyDelicious #SimpleEats #FoodieFun
#TastyExperiences
Kids Cookie Bonanza – Dec 7th
Calling all junior bakers! 🎉🍪 Get ready for some holiday fun because Tastefully Simple is hosting another fabulous event! Our Kids Cookie Bonanza is the perfect way to stock up on delicious holiday cookies! 🎄✨
This is a fantastic opportunity for a school or kids fundraiser. Plus, if your kiddos are in scouts, this event is perfect for earning that badge! 🏅👩🍳
Drop me a message for all the delicious details coming on November 7th!
#KidsCookieBonanza #BakingFun #HolidayTreats #ScoutBadgeGoals #SweetSuccess
Host a Tastefully Experience and Get Rewarded (Fill Out Contact Form Below to Book an Experience)
Rewards for Hosting an Experience
🎉 **Hosting Is So Sweet!** 🎉
🍬 **November & December:** Check out the slide for your **basic rewards!** Special deals & half-price items are extra!
🔄 **January Update:** We’re simplifying our structure! 📬 Details in the December newsletter!
November Host Special
🎉 **Spread the Joy of Entertaining!** 🧀
November is all about gatherings! Host this month and earn the **Appy Hour Bundle** plus host rewards. 🎁 More fun, more treats!
Imagine a **Make and Take** party with our **Holiday Cheese Log**! 🧀✨ We’ll whip up deliciousness and sample amazing recipes together. 😋
Let’s get this party on the calendar! 📅 Ready to spread the joy?
December Host Special
🎉✨ Get ready for a magical December with a TS Experience!
Thanks to our new shipping partner, your holiday goodies will arrive before Santa! 🚀
But that’s not all! 🎁 Our December Special features the enchanting the Magic 3 and the fabulous Fab 5! Don’t miss this festive extravaganza! Gather your friends, unleash creativity, and let the celebrations begin! 🎊🌟
January Host Incentive
🎉🥳 January just got tastier! Host an experience this month and earn DOUBLE host rewards—twice the free goodies with qualifying sales! 🍽️✨ Choose from our ONE Pan meal mixes, delicious sauces, or scrumptious dessert mixes. Your friends and family will love it! 😋 Check out our new reward structure for an even more rewarding hosting experience. Let’s kick off the new year with flavor and fun! What else do you and your friends have to do in January? 🎊🍰
November Client Special – Artichoke & Spinach Dip Mix
Articihoke & Spinach Warm Dip Mix Recipes
Artichoke & Spinach Baked Chicken
🎉 Get ready to tickle your taste buds with a flavor fiesta! Imagine chicken breasts stuffed to the brim with a party of prepared Artichoke & Spinach Warm Dip Mix, all cozied up and baked to golden perfection. And just when you think it can’t get any better, we sprinkle on some crunchy bread crumbs for that extra pizzazz! It’s a simple recipe that’s bursting with flavor and fun—perfect for impressing guests or just treating yourself to a delicious night in! 🍗✨ Enjoy the deliciousness!
Artichoke & Spinach Chicken Roll-Ups
One of my absolute favorite appetizers, especially during this cozy season! 🎉🥳 You can whip these up with or without chicken, making them super versatile! Plus, if you’re feeling adventurous, try cutting the crescent dough triangle into two smaller triangles for bite-sized goodness! 😍✨Picture this: creamy chicken rolled in buttery crescent rolls—it’s the ultimate party starter! 🥐🎈#AppetizerGoals #PartyTime #CrescentRollMagic #YumInEveryBite #FoodieFavorites
Artichoke & Spinach Quiche
Who’s a fan of a deliciously good quiche? 🙋♀️🥧 This one is bursting with flavor and takes advantage of both packets from the Artichoke and Spinach Dip Mix box! 🌿✨ With all that taste, you’d be surprised at how simple it is to whip up. Perfect for any meal of the day, this quiche is a crowd-pleaser! 😋💚 #QuicheLove #FlavorPacked #AnytimeMeal #BrunchGoals #FoodieJoy
Vidalia Reuben Casserole
I want to dive right into this picture and eat it off the screen! 😍🍽️ Take two unexpected star players, the Artichoke and Spinach Warm Dip Mix and Vidalia Onion dressing, and turn them into a mind-blowing Reuben casserole! Say what?! 🤯 You read that right!
Get ready—you won’t be able to stop at just one piece of this deliciousness! 🎉✨
#CasseroleCravings #FlavorFusion #YouCantEatJustOne #FoodieDelight #EpicEats
Christmas Cookie Recipes
Every year I feature cookie recipes made from our Tastefully Simple cake mixes.
Check out the recipes for 2024. Some are classics, some are new. All are delicious
Holiday Gift Guide
Still have gift shopping to do for this holiday season?
Think teachers, coaches, hairdressers, secret santa, friends, family… The list goes on. Check out this handy gift guide to help you with that list.
Remember, everybody eats and these gifts don’t clutter. They won’t end up in that white elephant basket.
November Recipes
Simple Stovetop Mac & Cheese
🧀✨ What screams comfort food louder than a warm, cheesy bowl of Mac & Cheese? And hold on—I’m not talking about that powdered stuff from a box! Nope! I’m diving into the creamy, dreamy world of homemade Mac & Cheese, where real cheese reigns supreme! Picture this: a quick and easy garlicky cheese sauce that wraps around every noodle like a cozy blanket! Get your forks ready—comfort has never tasted this good! 🍽️💖 #MacAndCheeseMagic #ComfortFoodGoals #CheesyGoodness #HomemadeHappiness #NoodleNirvana
Scrumptious Pot Roast
🥘✨ Time to break out the slow cooker, folks! As the temperatures drop (hello, cozy nights!), there’s nothing quite like a big pot of comfort food warming up your kitchen. Imagine a hearty pot roast simmering away, loaded with carrots, potatoes, and onions, all basking in a deliciously rich broth! And let’s not forget the secret ingredient: a splash of wine for that extra oomph! 🍷❤️ This is not just a meal; it’s a family-friendly feast that wraps you in warmth and love! #SlowCookerMagic #ComfortFoodSeason #HeartyEats #FamilyDinner #CrockpotComforts
Balsamic & Basil Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
2009 National Conference Meatloaf
Thanksgiving Recipes
Buttery Garlic Herb Stuffing
With crispy edges and a tender center, this buttery stuffing is a flavor explosion packed with four fantastic TS seasonings! 🥳✨ And guess what? It’s super simple to whip up!
Perfect for Thanksgiving or any time you want to elevate your meal! 🍂🍽️
#StuffingGoals #FlavorPacked #ThanksgivingVibes #EasyEats #ComfortFoodMagic
Bacon, Onion & Herb Stuffing
Harvest Salad
Healthy doesn’t have to be boring at all! 🎉🥗 Check out this festive Harvest Salad—it’s bursting with flavor and goodness! The combination of wild rice and sweet potatoes is truly a match made in heaven! 😍✨
Get ready to indulge in a salad that’s as delicious as it is nutritious! 🍂💚
#HarvestVibes #SaladGoals #HealthyAndDelicious #TasteTheJoy #FoodieFun
Three Cheese Broccoli Casserole
Casseroles are a Thanksgiving game changer! 🎉🍂 You can whip them up ahead of time, and this quick and easy broccoli casserole is no exception! 🥦✨ The best part? You won’t even heat up the kitchen—everything gets done in the microwave! Talk about a win-win! 🙌💚
#CasseroleMagic #ThanksgivingPrep #MicrowaveMaven #EasyEats #KitchenHacks
Rustic Herb Turkey
Have you earned your free turkey from the grocery store yet? 🦃✨ And guess what? Now you have the perfect way to prepare it! Everyone is raving about this fabulously simple turkey recipe for Thanksgiving! 🎉
It’s all about that Rustic Herb Seasoning—seriously, it’s Thanksgiving in a jar! 🌿🍂
#TurkeyTime #ThanksgivingMagic #SimpleDeliciousness #HerbYourEnthusiasm #FestiveFlavors
Green Bean & Artichoke Casserole
It’s not Thanksgiving without that classic green bean casserole, but this year, it’s time to shake things up! 🥳✨ That can of soup can move over because we’ve got a new tasty green bean side ready to steal the spotlight! 🌟🥗 Perfect for Thanksgiving or any meal, this dish is here to impress!
#GreenBeanGoals #ThanksgivingTwist #SideDishSensations #UpgradeYourTable #YumInEveryBite
Garlic Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Why settle for regular mashed potatoes when you can indulge in creamy, cheesy, garlicky mashed potatoes that are ready in just 30 minutes? 😍🧄🧀 This mouth-watering side is not just easy, it’s downright delicious! So, which one would you choose? The basic or the ultimate flavor bomb? 🤔✨ #MashedPotatoMadness #CreamyAndCheesy #GarlicLoversUnite #30MinuteMagic #SatisfactionGuaranteed
Chocolate Crème Cookie Pie
With all the delicious recipes for Thanksgiving, you definitely need a show-stopping dessert! 🎉🍰 Sure, there’s the classic pumpkin pie and maybe an apple one, but how about something truly decadent?
Imagine a wonderfully chocolatey no-bake dessert with a cookie crust, filled with hot fudge and cookie mousse, and topped with whipped cream and more cookies! 😍🍫🍪 Who could resist that?
#ThanksgivingDessert #ChocolateHeaven #NoBakeDelight #CookieCrustMagic #SweetIndulgence
Thanksgiving Made Easy!
Hosting Thanksgiving dinner can be a breeze! With our hand-selected **Tastefully Simple** bundle, you can prepare a delicious feast for up to **12 guests** using our easy menu and recipes.
🍽️ What’s on the Menu?
– Turkey 🦃
– Stuffing 🍞
– Delectable Sides🌽🥔
– Fun Pumpkin Dessert 🎃🍰
👉 Check out the menu here!
The best part? The total cost for this meal for 12 (including Tastefully Simple products, $59.99, and groceries) is about **$150**! That’s a steal compared to dining out or ordering a pre-made meal. 💵✨
This option is perfect for first-time holiday hosts and those new to cooking. Plus, you’ll have leftover Tastefully Simple products to whip up even more delicious dishes later! 👩🍳🍴
Eat, enjoy, and give thanks! 🙏❤️
My Events
I participate in events typically between March and December.
See below for the events I currently have over the next couple months.
Most link to Facebook, but the information is here if you would like to attend.
BSA Troop 50 Craft Fair & Market (Nov 2)
Join us at Ebenezer United Methodist Church from 9 am to 3 pm to support the Boys Scout Troop 50.
Immaculate Conception Church Christmas Bazaar – 50th Anniversary (Nov 9th)
This bazaar starts early to coincide with breakfast starting at 8:30 am and going to 4 pm. There is something for everyone!
Check out the FB group for products and vendors in the past. Info will be updated as we get closer to the event.
Delcastle Technical High School Holiday Craft Fair (Nov 16)
Join us for the Delcastle Technical High School Holiday Craft Fair. Show is 9 am to 2 pm. I will be in the gym near the doors.
Crestview Family Night (Nov 22)
Join us on November 22nd from 6 – 9 pm at the Bellefonte Brewery on Marsh Rd in North Wilmington! All tips as well as raffle basket revenues support Crestview Pool
Dot Shopping (Nov 24)
Nov 24th from 2 to 5 pm at Mulligan’s Restaurant
631 Bayview Rd
Middletown DE 19709
FB Link Coming
Elsmere Fire Co – All-In Paddle Raffle
Have you ever been to a Quarter Auction? Well with a All-In Paddle Raffle, you buy a paddle for $45 and are entered into ALL the raffles, no quarters needed. Note: It says All Cash, but I will take credit cards for my Tastefully Simple products.
From 2 to 5 pm
1107 Kirkwood Hwy
Elsmere, DE
Avon Grove Country Christmas Craft Fair (Dec 7)
Held at the Avon Grove Intermediate School at the intersection of 896 and 796, this is one of the largest inside craft shows I participate in. I am in the gym.
Show is from 9 am to 3 pm.
Glasgow High School Craft Fair (Dec 14)
My last craft show for 2024 will be at Glasgow High School from 9 am to 3 pm on Dec 14th.
I will be in the smaller part of the gym, closer to the swimming pool.
Facebook Live Events With Jane Nachbor
Jane Nachbor is the Director of Culinary Development & Party Strategy at Tastefully Simple.
Her presentations are as entertaining as they are informational. Tune in to her events for a very fun way to learn about the great things you can do with our products.
Movie Night Pajama Party
November 14th at 7 PM ET
🎉🛌 Happy National Family PJ Day! 🛌🎉
Get ready to snuggle up in your coziest pajamas because it’s time for a family fun fest! 🎈✨ Whether you’re planning holiday pajama parties, movie marathons, or just a cozy night in, we’ve got the perfect recipes to elevate your evening into a snuggly extravaganza!
👨👩👧👦 Gather Your Crew! Grab your family and friends, throw on those fuzzy slippers, and let the fun begin!
🍕 Snack Attack! From popcorn drizzled with chocolate to DIY mini pizzas topped with everyone’s favorite goodies, there’s no limit to the deliciousness you can whip up together. Don’t forget the hot cocoa bar—marshmallows, whipped cream, and sprinkles galore!
🎬 Movie Magic! Pick a family favorite or dive into a new flick. Create a cozy fort with blankets and pillows, making it the ultimate viewing spot for your movie night!
#NationalFamilyPJDay #FamilyFunNight #PajamaParty #MovieNightMagic #FamilySnacks #CozyEvening #PJPartyIdeas #HolidayFu #WarmAndFuzzy #FamilyTime #SnackAttack
Holiday Hosting
November 21st
7 PM ET on FB
🎉✨ The Holiday Season is Here! ✨🎉
You know what that means—time to deck the halls and gather your favorite people for some festive fun! 🥳🎄 Friends, family, and all the good vibes are coming together to celebrate the season, and we want YOU to be the ultimate holiday host!
🌟 Join Our Holiday Hosting Facebook Event! 🌟Dive into a world of tips and tricks to throw the merriest, “appiest” holiday happy hour or evening your guests will ever experience. From scrumptious snacks to enticing cocktails, we’ve got everything you need to make your celebration sparkle!
🍹 Sip, Snack, and Celebrate! Discover cocktail recipes that will jingle your taste buds, and appetizer ideas that will have everyone coming back for seconds (or thirds)! 🎊
🎁 Let’s Make Memories! Bring your holiday spirit and creativity, and get ready to create unforgettable moments with your loved ones. It’s time to spread joy, laughter, and cheer—because this season is all about togetherness!
Join us and let’s make this the happiest holiday season yet! 🎈❤️ #HolidayHosting #CelebrateTogether 🎉
Limited Time Offer – Holiday Dip Ornaments
🎄 Deck the Halls with Delicious Dips! 🎁
Looking for a fun, flavorful gift? Give a Tastefully Simple surprise this holiday season with our Holiday Dip Ornaments! 🎉 This trio of festive treats includes our fan-favorite flavors:
✨ Garlic Garlic™ Seasoning
✨ Onion Onion™ Seasoning
✨ Spinach & Herb Seasoning
Each flavor comes tucked inside a cute holiday card, and there’s even space to add your own cheerful message! 🎅📝 Perfect for gifting or sprucing up your holiday spread. 🎄 Give the gift of flavor and dip into holiday joy! 🌟
These cute holiday cards are available as a set or individually. 🎁
🎃 Limited Time Offer: Pumpkin Spice Cheese Ball Mix is still Available
Pumpkin spice isn’t just for lattes anymore! Now you can enjoy that cozy fall flavor in a dippable dessert form with our Pumpkin Spice Cheese Ball Mix. But why stop there? Get creative with these fun, flavorful recipes. Which one will you try first?
Remember! This is a limited time product, when it is gone it is gone.
New 2024 Fall Winter Catalog
It is here! The Tastefully Simple Fall Winter Catalog.
I can testify that the new products are AMAZING! Our Conference was Aug 1 – 3 and we got to sample many of the offerings.
Another twist to this seasons catalog is that the totes we have are in the back of the catalog and are half price, while supplies last. Great idea for a gift with a few food products tucked in.
Here is a link to the catalog on my TS website.
Below is the link to a special page I created so you can easily see the new items.
Have You Earned VIP Rewards Yet?
Did you know when you order online you earn VIP Rewards?
My clients are racking up the points and earning their first rewards. The program is simple and I am here to answer any questions.
I have a report to tell me who has earned enough points for a reward certificate. If you need any help, please reach out.
The button below has more information.
Could You Be A Tastefully Simple Consultant?
The short answer is yes! I have created a special page to address some of the high level questions you may have.
After looking at the page, if you would like to discuss further, I am available for a chat.
Thanks for stopping by!
Want a recipe from a previous month? I archive the recipes for the past year.
The link below will take you to the page where there are links for each month.
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