Beyond The Brew
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The Hands That Built Our Family: A Tribute to My Grandpa, Josef Bachmann
This week’s Sammi’s Sunday Scoop will be a little different as we navigate through my grandfather's illness. We aren’t highlighting any product, but rather the man who made all of this...
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Valentine's Day Edition
Valentine’s Day brings up a lot of emotions for me because on February 13th, 2015, my family’s life changed forever. What started as a somewhat normal day shifted within hours....
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Just Here for the Memories
It’s hard not to feel a surge of excitement as we approach Super Bowl Sunday. In the Jewell household, sports have always been more than just games—they’re woven into the...
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Cozy Cooking and Baking for Winter
There is something magical about the warmth of the kitchen on a chilly winter evening. Cooking and baking have always been passions of mine, but they’ve become even more special...
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Imagination
This week, I’ve been thinking a lot about imagination—how it weaves its way into our lives, even when we’re not looking for it. In my 4th-grade classroom, we’re currently reading...
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Candles to Brighten Your Home and Heart
This week, I’m shining a warm light on one of my favorite home essentials: candles! There’s something magical about the way a candle can completely transform a room. The moment...
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Turning the Page to 2025
There’s something magical about the start of a new year, isn’t there? It’s a blank page, a fresh start, an opportunity to turn the lessons of the past into a...
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Reflecting on 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, I find myself sitting with a mix of emotions: gratitude, growth, and even a little disbelief at just how much life can change in...
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The Final Sunday of Advent
As we light the Candle of Love on this final Sunday of Advent, I’ve been reflecting on the countless ways love has filled my life this Christmas season. This time...
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The Third Week of Advent: Joy
The third week of Advent invites us to pause and celebrate joy—unshakable, enduring joy that goes beyond fleeting happiness. As we light the pink candle on the Advent wreath, we...
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The Second Sunday of Advent: Finding Peace in the Journey
Today, as I light the second candle of Advent, the theme of peace feels deeply personal. This week invites us to reflect on what peace truly means—not just in the...
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The History of Advent and My Journey to “Prepare Him Room”
Right now, I’m sitting by my glowing Christmas tree, drinking coffee out of my MudPie Santa mug, and feeling the quiet anticipation that Advent brings. It’s one of my favorite...