Our 2025 Family Holiday Cards

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Listen, this year has tried its best to take me out, but it can't take away the holiday cheer I am determined to create - with a little help from my greeting card besties at Postable. Holiday cards are my seasonal comfort hobby. I’ve sent them every year since I was a teen, and for the past 11 years, I’ve chosen Postable. 

 

If you've been reading here for a while, you know I am Postable's biggest fan, and just like in years part, I want to make sure you know you know that this isn't a paid review. It's a trade. They give me the best cards ever and I share my thoughts about them with all of you - but I would order from them regardless. What really sets Postable apart is that they handle everything - design (so many choices), printing, stuffing, addressing, stamping, mailing - while I just pick something cute and pretend I’m thriving.

And because the people at Postable are genuinely nice humans, they're giving all Bubby & Bean readers 20% OFF your entire order with code BEAN25. So get over to their site right now and take advantage. Whether you’ve had a year like mine or not, the holidays are a LOT. You should not have to fight with stamps or handwriting endless zip codes, friends. Let Postable do the chaos part. You pick the card, they do the rest. 

This post is in collaboration with Postable. 

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Veggie Oven Nachos

This is a favorite meal for everyone in our house! They're so simple to make, and easy to customize to everyone's taste.

Serves 2-4

INGREDIENTS

1/2 bag tortilla chips 

1 can black beans 

5 cups shredded cheese

3/4 tsp chili powder 

1/4 tsp cumin 

1/4 tsp garlic powder 

1/2 teaspoon salt 

1-1/2 cups thick salsa

1 fresh jalapeño, sliced 

1/2 avocado, cubed 

lime

Preheat over to 400 degrees. Rinse and drain black beans. In a bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Add a single layer of tortilla chips on a baking sheet, then spread beans evenly on top. Cover with cheese and sprinkle with spice mixture. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes, until cheese is melted. Top salsa, avocado, and jalapeño slices for a kick. Squeeze on a little lime and serve.

These are an easy weeknight meal and make a fantastic snack too. Enjoy!  

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Mini Crunchy Black Bean Tacos

I love eating outside on my patio when the weather gets nice, and this is one of my absolute favorite meals to eat out there! The mini shells are so fun, and everyone in our (picky) family gets excited about them.

Black Bean Mini Tacos

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

2 14 oz. cans black beans, drained and rinsed

1 medium avocado

2 cups cherry tomatoes

Handful of romaine lettuce

1 cup shredded cheese

1/2 lime

1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon cumin 

Salt to taste
12 mini crunchy taco shells  

In a medium saucepan, heat black beans with spices. Slice avocado and cherry tomatoes. Chop lettuce. In each shell, add a layer of black beans, shredded cheese, avocado, and tomatoes. I like to top with a splash or hot sauce.

Happy outdoor dining season! 

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My Favorite Supplements for 2025

I have been taking supplements on and off since childhood, but only recently did I decide to be more consistent with them. I had bloodwork done a couple of months ago and figured out which ones I really needed, then did a clean-out of my medicine cabinet and got rid of all of the expired supplements as well as those I felt I didn't need anymore. Today, I thought I'd share a few of my current favorites with you!

1. Iron Supplements My blood labs have come back as anemic a few different times over the years, so having a good iron supplement on hand is key. I choose Naked Iron supplement because it has 65 mg of iron (361% DV), which helps to enhance energy*, increase immunity*, and reduce fatigue.*  (Working mom fatigue, especially in these grey winter months, is no joke.) I love that it is formulated with Ferrous Bisglycinate, which offers superior absorption, is gentle on digestion to help me maintain optimal iron levels.*

2. Biotin Supplements Biotin is known for nourishing skin and hair*, boosting metabolism*, and more. Naked is my favorite Biotin brand because it is high potency, containing 10,000 mcg, and is vegan and gluten free. So many supplements are full of unnecessary extras. Naked brand is called Naked brand for a reason - it's free of extra junk!

3. Vitamin D Supplements I don't have a specific brand of Vitamin D I prefer, and tend to switch it up. But I was vitamin D deficient, and my doctor told me it's important that I take this everyday, especially in the winter. 

4. Collagen Peptides Yes, another Naked brand supplement. But for good reason! I consider Naked Collagen to be the absolute best (you've probably heard me talk about it before), and I put it in my coffee every single day.  It's sourced from pasture-raised cows, is free of additives and artificial sweeteners, is odorless and tasteless, and is highly soluble. The best!

5. Probiotics Gut health is important to me, and I can feel it when I stop taking probiotics. So this year, I'm making an effort to be sure to take them daily. 

If you take supplements, I'd love to hear about your current favorites as well!

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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