January Newsletter
Savor the Flavor in January
🎉 Happy New Year & Welcome to January 2026! 🎉I hope you had a joyful holiday season filled with good food, great memories, and maybe a little relaxation too.
Now that the hustle and bustle of the holidays is behind us, it’s time to reset, refresh, and start the New Year deliciously ✨
🍽️ Inside this first Tastefully Simple newsletter of 2026, you’ll discover:
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⭐ New ways to earn VIP Points (hello, FREE products!)
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🎁 An exciting January Host Special (hint: more free goodies)
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🛍️ The January Client Bonus Buy you won’t want to miss
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📖 Easy, flavorful January recipes for busy winter days
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🚨 Coming soon: a special inventory sale from my personal stock
🥗 Looking Ahead…
This month, I’m teaming up with fellow Tastefully Simple Ambassadors for a Clean Eating Program, focusing on simple, flavorful meals made with real ingredients. Clients will be invited to join us in February, so stay tuned for all the details!
💛 In the meantime, enjoy the newsletter, explore what’s new, and reach out anytime if I can help with recipes, products, or hosting your own Tastefully Simple experience.
#TastefullySimple #January2026 #EasyRecipes #WinterMeals #VIPRewards #HostRewards #TSbyGailJ #HomeCooking
Website Visitor Sample Winners
If you are an established client, you know that just by visiting my website, you could be a winner of a free sample with recipe.
While I can track my email and text newsletter clicks, I need your help when it comes to checking out from a business card or visiting during the month. So, please complete the card below! 📝💌
Make sure I have your mailing address. You can fill out a card below with your address. It counts as an extra visit.🚀
This month, we have 4 fabulous winners:
🏆Abbie Uhler🏆 Kimber Dickens🏆 Michele Dennis🏆 April Zeauskas
If you are a sample winner, keep an eye out for a sample and a catalog coming your way! 🎁 Congratulations!
I am also catching up on past winners.
#WebsiteWins #SampleWinners #TastefullySimple #AnalyticsFun #CongratsAll #GoodNews
Earn More VIP Rewards!
🎉 Who doesn’t love earning FREE Tastefully Simple® products?
Now you can earn VIP Points TWO ways — by shopping 🛒 and by referring NEW Tastefully Simple customers or Ambassadors 🙌
✨ Refer someone new = 100 VIP Points
💰 That’s $10 OFF a $20+ order
⭐ More referrals = more points = more savings!
📝 How it works:
✔️ Be a VIP Customer (free account)
✔️ Refer someone new to Tastefully Simple
✔️ Earn rewards toward free products & seasonings
👉 Click the link below for easy step-by-step instructions.
VIP Rewards Program
🎉 Unlock the Magic of VIP Rewards! 🌟💰
Just to remind you, we have a VIP Rewards Program. If you have not set up and account yet, what are you waiting for? It is free and you are leaving savings on the table. Many of my clients are racking up the savings. You should be too.
All you need to do is log into your account before you check out. Points are good for 180 days after your last order. In other words, order every 180 days and they don’t expire.
#VIPRewards #SavingsGalore #ShopSmart #PointsForPerks #FreeMoneyFun
Start the New Year with Flavor — and Get 50% MORE in Host Rewards! 🎉
January is the month for cozy gatherings and comfort food — and now it’s even more rewarding! When you host a Tastefully Simple Experience that closes in January 2026, you’ll earn 50% MORE in host rewards.
Let’s be honest — January can be a little dreary. But when you host an Experience, you’ll have something to look forward to: friends, fun, and fantastic food!
Pro Tip: You don’t have to wait until January to start! Your Experience link can stay open for up to 45 days, so we can kick it off anytime during the holiday shopping season. That means you can shop for gifts now, and those purchases will still count toward your January Experience total — maximizing your rewards!
✨ Pick Your Perfect Experience:
- Bread Art 🍞 – Bake up delicious, creative bread masterpieces.
- Charcuterie Class 🧀 – Craft stunning boards of tasty bites.
- Meal Prep Party 🍽️ – Simplify dinner with easy prep and big flavor.
- Appy Hour 🍹 – Enjoy appetizers, drinks, and laughter with friends.
- Sampling Experience 🍴 – Host a themed tasting (Appy Hour, Soup Kitchen & more).
- Fundraisers 💖 – Support your favorite cause and earn 50% more in rewards!
- Catalog Experience 📚 – Share a shopping link and watch the magic happen.
Hosting is simple, social, and oh-so-rewarding.
Ready to kick off your Flavorful New Year? Fill out the contact card below and let’s plan your Experience today! 🎊
#TastefullySimple #HostRewards #FoodieFun #ExperienceTheFun #FlavorfulMoments #HostWithJoy #NewYearNewFlavors #DeliciousAdventures
🌟 Business Gifts! 🌟
🌟 Do you know any businesses that thank their clients or employees with gifts? 🎁
The holidays may be in the rearview mirror, but Thanking Customers should not be. In fact, giving customer gifts when it is NOT the holiday season is more effective.
I’d love the chance to collaborate with them! After all, everybody eats! 🍽️ Plus, these gifts won’t clutter their office or home.
➡️ Send your contacts my way! If it leads to business for me, there are rewards in it for you! 💰✨, not to mention the VIP referral rewards.
#BusinessGifts #ClientAppreciation #EmployeeRecognition #Collaboration #Rewards #Networking
🎁🔥 January Bonus Buy — Only $6!
When you purchase $59 in products, you can grab a jar of Perfectly Parmesan Garlic Seasoning for just $6!
This new to this catalog seasoning has been a hit
🛒 Spend $59 → Add Perfectly Parmesan Garlic Seasoning for $6
✔️ No code needed
✔️ Automatically available with qualifying purchase
🧂✨ Why Tastefully Simple Perfectly Parmesan Garlic Seasoning has been a hit in addition to its incredible flavor:
💛 No sodium
🚫 No sugar
🌱 Nothing artificial
👌 No Gluten Ingredients
Flavor + savings = the simple way to shop!
January Recipes
🍲❄️ Soup Season = Soup Flight Season! ❄️🍲
We’re in the heart of winter, and what could be more fun (or cozier) than serving up a soup flight?
✨ Soup flights are a deliciously trendy way to enjoy several soups at once—perfect for family dinners, casual entertaining, or even a fun winter lunch. Tastefully Simple featured this idea in a blog back in October, and it’s still one of my favorite cold-weather inspirations!
👉 Check out the blog, then mix and match the soups below to create your own flavorful flight using easy Tastefully Simple recipes.
📸 If you make one, I want to see it!
Take pictures of your soup flight, share them with me, and I just might feature them right here in a future newsletter or on my site 👀✨
Warm, simple, and oh-so-delicious—that’s winter comfort food done right! 🥣💛
#SoupFlight #SoupSeason
#WinterSoups #TastefullySimple #TSbyGailJ
Rustic Chicken Wild Rice Soup
🍲💛 Creamy Wild Rice Chicken Soup (Upgraded!) 💛🍲
Take Tastefully Simple’s Creamy Wild Rice Soup and turn it into a hearty, comfort-food favorite by adding tender chicken seasoned with Rustic Herb Seasoning and Garlic Garlic.
This cozy bowl is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor—the kind of easy winter soup recipe that fills bellies, warms you from the inside out, and keeps everyone coming back for seconds. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or chilly winter weekends ❄️🥣
Simple ingredients. Big flavor. Pure comfort in every spoonful!
#CreamyWildRiceSoup
#ComfortFood
#EasySoupRecipe
#TastefullySimple
#WeeknightMeals
#TSbyGailJ
Southwest Chicken Chili
Who knew Tastefully Simple’s Chicken Tortilla Soup Mix could double as the base for a bold, flavorful chicken chili? Now you do! 😉
This easy recipe transforms a favorite soup mix into a hearty, comforting chili that’s perfect for cold winter nights, game day meals, or a fun addition to your soup flight. Big flavor, minimal effort, and lots of cozy vibes in one bowl! ❄️🔥
#ChickenTortillaSoup
#ChickenChili
#EasyChiliRecipe
#WinterComfortFood
#TastefullySimple
#WeeknightMeals
#TSbyGailJ
Perfectly Potato Beer Cheese Soup
🧀🥔 Perfectly Potato Beer Cheese Soup
So easy… yet so good! Take Tastefully Simple’s Perfectly Potato Cheddar Soup Mix and level it up with savory Bacon Bacon and a splash of beer for a rich, comforting beer cheese–style soup 🍺✨
This hearty bowl is perfect for chilly winter nights, casual entertaining, or adding something extra special to your soup flight. Big flavor with minimal prep—just the way we like it! ❄️🔥
⭐ Bonus Points:
Serve it in Bountiful Beer Bread Bowls for the ultimate cozy, crowd-pleasing meal 🥖🧀
#PerfectlyPotatoSoup
#BeerCheeseSoup
#SoupSeason
#EasySoupRecipe
#TastefullySimple
#BountifulBeerBread
#TSbyGailJ
🌶️🥣 Family-Friendly Wahoo Chili
I’ve shared this recipe before, and it’s so worth repeating!
Family-Friendly Wahoo Chili is easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for everyone at the table—including kids. It’s tasty and comforting without being spicy-hot, making it a go-to meal for busy weeknights, cozy weekends, or your next soup flight ❄️✨
Big flavor. Zero heat stress. Total crowd-pleaser! 🙌
#FamilyFriendlyChili
#WahooChili
#MildChili
#EasyDinnerIdeas
#TSbyGailJ
#TastefullySimple
More January Recipes (Game Day Friendly)
🏈🍗 Perfectly Parmesan Garlic Wings
Perfect timing! ⭐ Perfectly Parmesan Garlic Seasoning is the January Client Bonus Buy, making it a must-have for Game Day entertaining.
These wings are a delicious twist on traditional wings—crispy, garlicky, cheesy, and packed with flavor without being messy or overly spicy. They’re always a hit with family and friends! 🙌
✨ Want to add a flavor twist?
Mix in Classic Ranch Seasoning for an extra layer of savory goodness 🧄🧀
🔥 How to Make Them:
1️⃣ Lightly spray wings with olive oil or avocado oil
2️⃣ Shake wings in a bag with Perfectly Parmesan Garlic Seasoning
👉 Optional: add Classic Ranch Seasoning
3️⃣ Place wings evenly in an air fryer basket
4️⃣ Air fry at 400°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway
5️⃣ Serve with prepared Classic Ranch Dip (see link for instructions) 🥣
Crispy, easy, and perfect for football parties, Game Day spreads, or casual winter entertaining! 🏟️❄️
#GameDayFood
#ParmesanGarlicWings
#AirFryerWings
#EasyEntertaining
#TastefullySimple
#TSbyGailJ
Fiesta Layered Dip
🏈🥣 Fiesta Layered Dip
Layered dips are always a Game Day favorite, and this one is no exception!
This Fiesta Layered Dip delivers big, bold flavor with very little effort—all you need is Corn Black Bean Salsa and Fiesta Party Seasoning 🌽🫘🎉. Easy to make, fun to serve, and perfect for scooping during football parties, tailgates, or casual winter get-togethers.
Less prep. More flavor. Total crowd-pleaser! 🙌
#FiestaLayeredDip
#GameDayDip
#EasyAppetizers
#FootballFood
#TastefullySimple
#FiestaParty #TSbyGailJ
🏈🌮 Queso Chicken Nachos
Dinner or Game Day—the choice is yours! Either way, this recipe is a guaranteed hit with family and guests alike 🙌
These Queso Chicken Nachos are easy to prepare using Creamy Queso Mix and Mom’s Favorite Taco Seasoning, delivering bold, cheesy flavor with minimal effort 🧀✨
⭐ Why everyone loves them:
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Quick and easy to make
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Perfect for sharing
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Toppings on the side, so everyone can customize their own plate just the way they like it 🌶️🥑🍅
Whether you’re feeding a crowd or keeping dinner simple, these nachos are a win every time!
#QuesoChickenNachos
#GameDayFood
#EasyDinnerIdeas
#TastefullySimple
#NachoNight
#CrowdPleaser
#TSbyGailJ
🏈🍔 Sweet Pepper Jalapeño Sliders
Game Day sliders—Sweet Pepper Jalapeño sliders, to be exact—are guaranteed to delight everyone at the table!
These sliders are the perfect bite-sized addition to any plate piled high with Game Day favorites. Sweet, savory, and just a touch of heat, they bring big flavor without overwhelming the crowd 🌶️✨
Made with Sweet Pepper Jalapeño Jam, Seasoned Salt, and Garlic Pepper, they’re easy to prepare and always a hit at football parties, tailgates, and casual winter gatherings 🙌
⭐ Bonus Idea:
You’ll have plenty of Sweet Pepper Jalapeño Jam left—serve it over a block of cream cheese for an instant, no-cook appetizer 🧀😍
#GameDaySliders
#SweetPepperJalapeno
#EasyEntertaining
#FootballFood
#CrowdPleaser
#TastefullySimple
#GameDayEats
#TSbyGailJ
Winter Inventory Sale
Coming Soon! Check back for a list of inventory items I will be placing on sale.
Order 1-2 Items, 5% off
Order 3-4 Items, 10% off
Order 5-6 Items, 15% off
Order 7+ Items, 20% off
All items must be picked up unless other arrangements can be made.
Share Your Recipes
🎉 Have you ever Tastefully Simplified Your Recipes?
Tastefully Simplifying your recipes means you take a recipe and change out some of the ingredients for Tastefully Simple products to make it a Tastefully Simple recipe.
I am in search for good recipes I can share on my website.
Complete the card below with your recipe (or email me at [email protected]).
If I feature your recipe in my newsletter, I will give you a FREE product.
My Events
January and February are very slow for events.
Book an in person or online experience!
I am looking for venues to hold Charcutier and Bread Art Classes. Will post here if/when I am successful
🌟 Seeking Referrals! 🌟
Tastefully Simple has opened doors for us to collaborate with restaurants, chefs, and boutiques. I’m on the lookout for local businesses to partner with!
👨🍳 Do you know a chef or restaurant that might be interested in our products?
🏪 Do you know of a shop that would love to showcase our offerings?
🏛️ I’m also searching for venues to host engaging workshops and experiences. If you have any recommendations for spaces that would be ideal, I’d love to hear them!
📩 Drop me a note! If it leads to a business success for me, I’ll make sure to reward you! 🎉
#TastefullySimple #SmallBusiness #ChefCollaboration #PartnerWithUs #LocalBusiness #Workshops #VenueSearch #TasteTheJoy
Ways to Save $$ or Earn $$ with Tastefully Simple
VIP Rewards
🎉 Unlock the Magic of VIP Rewards! 🌟💰
Guess what? Our VIP Rewards program debuted last year, and it’s your golden ticket to savings! If you place just 2 orders a year or even a single order of $100 or more, you can score a fabulous 10% off your next purchase! 🛍️✨
Every dollar you spend earns you VIP points! That’s right, for every $1 spent, you’re racking up points like a pro! Starting at 100 points, you can convert them into a certificate worth 10% of those points. So, 100 points = a $10 certificate! 🎟️🙌
And don’t worry about your points expiring too soon! They’re good for 6 months, but if you place another order within that time, your expiration date gets extended to 6 months from your most recent purchase! So keep those savings coming, and don’t leave any $$ on the table! 💸
Best of all, this program is totally FREE! Just create an account, and you’re in! Make sure you sign in to make your purchase so you get those points. Let’s make shopping even more rewarding! 🎊🛒
#VIPRewards #SavingsGalore #ShopSmart #PointsForPerks #FreeMoneyFun
Host An Online or In Person Experience
🎉 Ready to throw an unforgettable Tastefully Simple Experience? 🌟 Host your own event and earn a fabulous shopping certificate based on the total purchases made under your experience! 🛍️💖 The bigger the sales, the bigger your certificate—it’s a win-win! 🎊
But wait, there’s more! By hosting an experience, you’ll also rack up additional VIP Points! 🌟 These points are on top of your purchases, and just like the rewards, the larger your experience, the more points you earn! 💰✨
And don’t forget—your guests can earn VIP Points too! As long as they log into their account when placing orders for your experience, they’ll score those points! 🙌
Interested in hosting? Complete the form below and let the fun begin! 🎈
#TastefullySimple #HostAnExperience #VIPPoints #ShoppingRewards #FunWithFriends 🥳💐
Become a Tastefully Simple Ambassador
🌟 Are you totally in love with Tastefully Simple? ❤️ Why not take it a step further and become an ambassador to offset the cost of your favorite products or even earn some extra cash and maybe even a trip! 🎉
🚀 The best part? There’s no joining fee—just a small monthly charge of $5.99 that gives you your very own Tastefully Simple website for orders! 🛍️✨ Plus, there are no minimums, so you get to choose how active you want to be!
🌈 If you’re curious about giving it a try, let’s chat! If you’re ready to dive in, my referral link is below. Let’s make some delicious magic together! 🥳
#TastefullySimple #BecomeAnAmbassador #NoJoinFee #EarnExtraCash #FoodieFun 🍽️💖
The 2025 FW Catalog!
It is that time again! The brand new Fall Winter Catalog is here with the new products now available
Check out my special page to see the new products
I did not have the ability to arrange sending them through Tastefully Simple, so I am getting them out to sample winners, those who purchase from my inventory and to those who request a new catalog via the form below.
If you tell me you want one (see the card below and just note you want a catalog), I will send one to you. Make sure I have your address.
Limited Time Offer Still Available
🎃 New but Not New: Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze! 🍞✨
Guess what? Your favorite Pumpkin Bread with Maple Glaze is back for a limited time only! 🎉 If you’re a pumpkin fan, you’ll remember how this delicious treat takes pumpkin bread to a whole new level!
⏳ Hurry! This is a limited-time offer (LTO), and once supplies are gone, they’re gone! You definitely don’t want to miss out on this seasonal delight!
👩🍳 Check out the recipes that come with it—our waffle and muffin recipes are highly recommended and sure to impress! 🥞🧁
Grab yours before it’s too late! One of my clients has already purchased 10!
#PumpkinBread #LimitedTimeOffer #FallFavorites #TasteTheJoy #SeasonalDelight #PumpkinSpiceEverything
Thanks for stopping by!
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