What a year! In 2025, we became a family of five! I also wrote and published a book, baked a whole bunch, and continued to homeschool Sadie. In between it all, we traveled a little, worked on potty training Mordecai, dealt with Dakota’s hemangioma and constant ear infections, and simply lived life!
It has been such a blessed year. Every high and low reminded me that God is ever-present. Here’s a quick reflection on the year behind us and a look ahead to 2026.
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Imagine this: the warm scent of chai spices and sweet maple wafting through the kitchen. There’s not much cozier than that, right? That’s what these maple chai snickerdoodes deliver. This cookie recipe is a spin on a classic snickerdoodle but adds in a chai-spiced twist with hints of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and maple syrup for sweetness.
Whether you’re baking for fall, the holidays, or just craving something warm and comforting, these chai snickerdoodle cookies are soft, chewy, and full of seasonal flavor. The best part? They’re also pretty because they have a maple glaze on top! (more…)
Living My Full Life 