Gail's May Newsletter
May Newsletter – Kick off the Cookout
🌸✨ Happy May! My May Newsletter is finally here… and it is packed with goodies! ✨🌸
Sorry for the delay, but I think you’ll agree it was worth the wait! 😍
Inside this month you’ll find:
🛒 New specials and limited-time offers
💙 This month’s Client Bonus Buy
🍴 Delicious new recipes
🌟 A fun new way to earn MORE VIP Rewards points
There’s also an important update on a few favorite products that will soon be leaving our line, plus a change to my website visit drawing.
So grab your favorite drink ☕, scroll through, and discover all the tasty fun waiting for you this month! 🎉
Happy May! 🌷
💛 Gail J
Your Tastefully Simple Ambassador
🌸✨ May Client Bonus Buy Spotlight! ✨🌸
This one has been flying off my table at events—and one sip will tell you why! 😍
🍍💙 Blue Raspberry Piña Colada Twist 💙🍍
Say hello to your new summer obsession! ☀️ This fun twist on a classic piña colada brings a pop of blue raspberry flavor to your favorite tropical sip. 🌴✨
🥥🍍 Creamy coconut + sweet pineapple + refreshing blue raspberry = pure sunshine in a glass!
And the best part? 🙌
👉 Only 5 ingredients
👉 And YES… one of them is just ice cubes! 🧊
Quick, easy, and absolutely delicious—perfect for backyard lounging, pool days, or impressing guests without the stress. 🍹💃
Who’s ready to blend one up? 😉
#TastefullySimple #SummerSips #PinaColadaTwist #BlueRaspberry #EasyRecipes #TSbyGailJ
🐠💙 Blue Raspberry Fish Bowl Mocktail 💙🐠
🎉 Mocktails are having a moment—and this one is making waves! 🌊
Perfect for kids AND adults, this playful drink is as fun as it is refreshing! 😍
💙 Sweet + tart blue raspberry
🥥 A hint of coconut goodness
✨ Finished with sparkling water for that fizzy pop
🐟 And of course… adorable fish gummies for a splash of fun!
It’s the ultimate party drink—great for BBQs, pool days, or anytime you want something a little extra special (without the alcohol)! 🍹🎈
👉 Easy to make
👉 Fun to serve
👉 Impossible not to smile while sipping!
#TastefullySimple #MocktailMagic #FunDrinks #KidFriendly #TSbyGailJ
⏳New Special on our LTO Peach Perfect Dip Mix
🚨 This February Limited Time Offer is still hanging on… but not for long! ⏳
Say hello to Peach Perfect Dip Mix—sweet, creamy, and absolutely irresistible with fruit, cookies, or even straight off the spoon (no judgment 😉).
💥 Here’s the juicy deal:
Use code PEACH5 with a $59 product purchase and Tastefully Simple will add this fan-favorite to your cart FREE! 🎉🍑
💡 Pro Tip (don’t miss this!):
With your $59 order, you can grab the Blue Raspberry Refresher Drink 💙 AND still score your FREE Peach Perfect Dip Mix 🙌
👉 Stock up, treat yourself, and snag this limited-time favorite before it’s gone for good!
#TastefullySimple #PeachPerfect #LimitedTimeOffer #FreebieAlert #SweetDeals #DipRecipes #ShopSmart #TSbyGailJ
Peach Perfect Mini Pizzas
A sweet sugar cookie base topped with a bright peach spread and topped with your favorite fruits.
No Bake Peach Cheesecake
Did you know you can make a No Bake Cheesecake with any of our sweet dip mixes?
Tastefully Simple does not have a recipe for this one, but follow the No Bake Lemon Cheesecake recipe link below!
Peach Perfect Dip
Here are the directions to make the Peach Perfect Dip Mix as directed on on the box.
All you need is cream cheese and milk.
Want to change it up? Add a 1 (7 ounce) container marshmallow crème instead of the milk to make a fluffy dip with twice the volume!
Peach Perfect Cheese Ball
No link needed. You can make any fruit based cheese ball with a fruit based dip mix. Soften an 8 oz block of cream cheese and combine with dip mix. Chill and form into a ball.
🍰✨ NEW Limited Time Bundle: Caramel Mini Cakes Set! ✨🍰
Get ready to bake up something sweet, simple, and absolutely irresistible! 😍
🍮 Rich, moist caramel cakes made EASY
🎁 Perfect for holiday trays, lunchbox treats, or gifting
🧁 Create adorable mini swirl cakes everyone will love
💥 What’s included:
✔️ Brown Sugar Caramel Pound Cake Mix
✔️ FOUR mini swirl pans for perfectly portioned desserts
⏳ While supplies last—this bundle won’t stick around!
💡 Pro Tip (this is HUGE!):
Those 4️⃣ mini swirl pans originally sold for $40… and now they’re just $2.50! 🤯
✔️ Silicone = super easy release
✔️ Works in oven OR microwave ⚡
👉 Yes… you can even make a pound cake in the microwave!
(Trust me, you’re going to want to ask me how 😉)
#TastefullySimple #LimitedTimeOffer #CaramelDesserts #MiniCakes #EasyBaking #DessertLovers #TSbyGailJ
🍩✨ Sweet Deal Alert: Caramel Donut Bundle! ✨🍩
Remember those fan-favorite donut kits? They’re BACK… and even better! 😍
💥 Buy 2 Brown Sugar Caramel Pound Cake Mixes
🎁 Get a mini donut pan FREE!
Now you can whip up rich, caramel pound cake donuts at home in minutes—warm, sweet, and totally irresistible! 🤎
🍩 Why you’ll love it:
✔️ Easy, quick baking (hello, instant gratification!)
✔️ Perfect for holiday trays, brunch spreads, or gifting 🎁
✔️ Reusable pan for endless donut fun
💡 Pro Tip:
That donut pan isn’t just for caramel…
👉 Try it with Absolutely Almond or Sunny Lemon Pound Cake Mixes for even more delicious options! 🍋🌰
👨👩👧👦 Kid-approved favorite! These are super quick to make, which makes them perfect for little helpers in the kitchen 💛
⏳ Don’t wait—this bundle is only here while supplies last!
#TastefullySimple #DonutBundle #EasyBaking #CaramelDesserts #FamilyFun #KidFriendlyRecipes #TSbyGailJ #LimitedTimeOffer
🎉✨ Monthly Website Winner Update! ✨🎉
To keep things running smoothly (and get goodies out faster! 🚀), I’ve made a fun change…
📦 Instead of multiple sample winners, we now have ONE lucky winner each month receiving a FULL-SIZE product! 🙌
✔️ Easier
✔️ Faster
✔️ Even MORE exciting! 🎁
💻 While I can track email + text clicks, I need your help with in-person visits or business card connections!
👉 Be sure to fill out the card below 📝💌
👉 Include your mailing address so I can send your prize if you win!
👉 BONUS: Completing a card counts as an extra entry/visit 🚀
🏆 This Month’s Winner:
🎉 Dianne Kaminski 🎉
Congratulations—your full-size product is on the way! 🥳
💡 Want to be next month’s winner? Keep visiting, clicking, and connecting!
#TastefullySimple #MonthlyWinner #WebsiteWins #GiveawayFun #FreeProduct #StayConnected
🚨✨ Last Chance Favorites – Discontinued Alert! ✨🚨
Are any of these your go-to favorites? 😍 If so… it’s time to STOCK UP! 🛒
⏳ These products are being discontinued and once they’re gone… they’re GONE for good!
🔥 On the way out:
🍫 Chocolate Bliss Torte Mix
🥓 Smoky Bacon BBQ Sauce
🥯 Everything Bagel Seasoning
🥗 Classic Ranch Seasoning
💡 I’ll be keeping a small stash (because… priorities 😉), but I won’t be over-ordering—so if you want them, don’t wait!
👉 Place your order ASAP
👉 OR message me and I’ll grab them for you before they disappear!
Don’t miss your chance to enjoy these favorites one more time! 💛
#TastefullySimple #LastChance #DiscontinuedItems #StockUpNow #FanFavorites #FoodieFinds #PantryStaples #DontMissOut
May Recipes
Fried Pickle Dip Mix
🥒✨ Fried Dill Pickle Dip is HERE… a new favorite recipe! ✨🥒
Heading to a BBQ 🍔, cookout 🌭, or graduation party 🎓? Show up with the dip everyone will be talking about! 😍
This fun twist on classic dill pickle dip delivers that perfect combo of creamy, tangy, savory goodness with a crunchy pickle-inspired flavor everyone loves. 🙌
💡 The secret?
You’ll definitely need a jar of our fan-favorite Dill Pickle Dip Mix 🥒💚
Easy to make, impossible to stop eating! Pair it with chips, pretzels, veggies, or crackers and watch it disappear fast. 😋
#TastefullySimple #DillPickleDip #PartyFood #GraduationParty #BBQFavorites #EasyAppetizers #SummerRecipes #FoodieFun
Everything Bagel Cream Cheese Spread
🥯✨ Everything Bagel Cream Cheese Spread = EASY party win! ✨🥯
Need a quick appetizer for your next BBQ, brunch, or gathering? Skip the store-bought tray and make this crowd favorite in minutes! 🙌
💡 Simply sprinkle Everything Bagel Seasoning over a block of cream cheese and serve with:
🥯 Bagel chips 🥕 Veggies and 🧀 Crackers
✨ Pro Tip: Mix the seasoning into softened cream cheese, chill for 30 minutes, and shape into a fun cheese log for an extra special touch!
Simple • Delicious • Party Perfect 😍
#TastefullySimple #EverythingBagel #EasyAppetizers #PartyFood #QuickRecipes #EntertainingMadeEasy
Chicken and Hashbrown Casserole
🍗🥔 Chicken & Hashbrown Casserole = Easy Comfort Food WIN! 🥔🍗
Busy nights call for easy dinners—and casseroles make mealtime a breeze when you prep ahead! 🙌
This cozy favorite combines savory chicken, crispy hashbrowns, and the delicious flavor duo of 🧅 Onion Onion and 🌿 Spinach & Herb Seasonings for the ultimate comfort food casserole. 😍
✔️ Make ahead friendly
✔️ Family approved
✔️ Perfect for busy weeknights
One pan… lots of happy plates! 🍽️✨
#TastefullySimple #EasyDinner #ComfortFood #CasseroleRecipe #MakeAheadMeals #FamilyDinner #QuickMeals
Air fried Turkey Cutlets
🍗✨ No more boring turkey (or chicken)! ✨🍗
These Air Fried Turkey Cutlets are crispy, flavorful, and ready to be devoured in no time! 😍
🌟 The secret? Classic Ranch Seasoning adds the perfect savory kick to turkey cutlets OR chicken breasts.
✔️ Quick & easy
✔️ Air fryer friendly
✔️ Family-approved dinner idea
💡 Have Classic Ranch at home? This recipe is a MUST-TRY!
⏳ Don’t have it yet? It’s still available while supplies last!
#TastefullySimple #AirFryerRecipes #EasyDinner #TurkeyCutlets #ClassicRanch #QuickMeals #FamilyFavorites
BBQ Chicken and Bacon Sandwich
🍔🔥 BBQ Chicken & Bacon Sandwich = Restaurant-Worthy Deliciousness! 🔥🍔
Juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and smoky BBQ flavor piled high on a sandwich that honestly looks BETTER than takeout! 😍
🌟 Made with:
🥩 Ultimate Steak Seasoning
🥓 Smoky Bacon BBQ Sauce
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Smoky Bacon BBQ Sauce is being discontinued and may not last through June… so grab it while you still can! 🛒⏳
Perfect for BBQ season, easy dinners, or weekend cookouts! 🙌
#TastefullySimple #BBQChicken #BaconLovers #EasyDinner #SummerRecipes #SandwichGoals #BBQSeason #QuickMeals
Beef and Veggie Kabobs
🍢🔥 Beef & Veggie Kabobs = Grilling Season Perfection! 🔥🍢
Fire up the grill because these colorful kabobs are packed with flavor AND fit beautifully into a balanced lifestyle! 🙌
🥩 Tender beef
🌶️ Fresh veggies
🍅 Big flavor from our Dried Tomato & Garlic Pesto
Easy, delicious, and perfect for backyard BBQs, family dinners, or summer cookouts! ☀️😋
Healthy-ish never tasted so good! 💛
#TastefullySimple #GrillingSeason #Kabobs #HealthyRecipes #EasyDinner #SummerCooking
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Roll Cake
🍰✨ Brown Sugar Cinnamon Roll Cake = Cozy Dessert Heaven! ✨🍰
Love cinnamon rolls? Love caramel cake? 😍 This dessert combines BOTH into one sweet, gooey, absolutely irresistible treat!
🤎 Made with our Brown Sugar Caramel Pound Cake Mix
🧁 Perfect as a full cake OR adorable individual cakes using the new silicone mini pan bundle!
💡 Imagine warm cinnamon goodness with rich caramel flavor in every bite… yes please! 🙌
Perfect for brunch, dessert trays, coffee breaks, or sharing with friends and family. ☕💛
#TastefullySimple #CinnamonRollCake #DessertLovers #EasyBaking #CaramelDesserts #SweetTreats #BrunchIdeas #BakeAndShare
Nana's Carrot Carrot Cupcakes
🥕🧁 Nana’s Carrot Cupcakes are here for spring! 🧁🥕
A fun new twist on the classic Nana’s Apple Cake—this time we’re skipping the apples and bringing on the carrots! 😍
These soft, flavorful cupcakes are perfect for:
🌸 Spring gatherings
🐰 Easter celebrations
☕ Coffee breaks
🎉 Sweet treats anytime!
Moist, delicious, and packed with cozy homemade flavor, these cupcakes are sure to be a crowd favorite! 💛
#TastefullySimple #CarrotCupcakes #SpringDesserts #EasyBaking #CupcakeLovers #DessertIdeas #SweetTreats #HomemadeGoodness
🔥 Sweet Heat Grill Sauce (LTO!)
This fan-favorite LTO is still available—and it’s ready to level up your grilling again!
✨ Welcome to the world of “Swicy” (sweet + spicy 😉)
This crave-worthy sauce features:
🍯 Light, tangy mustard
🍊 A hint of sweet citrus
🌶️ A touch of black pepper heat
Perfect for:
✔️ Grilled chicken, pork & seafood
✔️ Glazing, dipping & drizzling
✔️ Easy weeknight meals or backyard BBQs
💡 Pro tip: Try it as a marinade or brush it on during the last few minutes of grilling for amazing flavor!
Sweet. Tangy. A little kick. A LOT of flavor.
#LTO #SweetHeat #Swicy #GrillingSeason #EasyMeals #TastefullySimple #TSbyGailJ
🔥 Sweet Heat Grilled Chicken (Hello, Grilling Season!)
Time to fire up the grill and put that Sweet Heat Grill Sauce to work!
🍗 Start with your favorite cut—chicken thighs, breasts, legs, or wings
✨ Season with Seasoned Pepper
🔥 Finish with a brush of Sweet Heat Grill Sauce for that irresistible swicy kick
Easy prep. Big flavor. Summer on a plate!
#GrillingSeason #SweetHeat #BBQRecipes #EasyDinner #TastefullySimple #TSbyGailJ
🔥 Grilled Meatballs with Sweet Heat Sauce (Swicy & Satisfying!)
Time to fire up the grill and give your meatballs a bold flavor upgrade with Sweet Heat Grill Sauce!🔥 Grill until cooked through, then brush with Sweet Heat Grill Sauce for that irresistible swicy glaze
That’s it—simple, juicy, and packed with flavor!
Perfect for:
✔️ Appetizers
✔️ Party platters
✔️ Easy weeknight dinners
#GrillingSeason #SweetHeat #MeatballRecipes #TastefullySimple #TSbyGailJ
🔥 Sweet Heat Baby Back Ribs (Rib Lovers, This One’s for You!)
Where are my rib lovers?! 🙌 Get ready to take your ribs to a whole new level with Sweet Heat Grill Sauce—that perfect swicy finish!
The magic happens when you finish with Sweet Heat Grill Sauce 🔥
Tender. Juicy. Sweet heat perfection.
#RibLovers #BBQSeason #SweetHeat #TastefullySimple #TSbyGailJ
🔥 Sweet Heat Pork Chops (Juicy, Tender & Flavor-Packed!)
Pork chops cook fast—so start with thick-cut (1–1½ inch, bone-in) for the best results!
✨ Quick Method:
👉 Brine 1 hour (4 cups water, ½ cup salt, ¼ cup sugar)
👉 Pat dry & sear on high heat (2–3 min per side)
👉 Move to indirect heat and grill 4–8 minutes, until 145°F
🔥 Brush with Sweet Heat Grill Sauce just before done for that perfect swicy finish
⏱️ Rest 5 minutes… then enjoy!
#PorkChops #GrillingTips #SweetHeat #BBQSeason #EasyDinner #TastefullySimple #GailJTS
📖✨ Explore the 2026 Spring–Summer Catalog!
The 2026 Spring–Summer Tastefully Simple Catalog is here, and the online version is more interactive than ever!
New: Our LTO items have been added to the end of the Online Catalog!
Browse new products, discover easy recipes, and click your way straight to everything you want to try.
👇 BUTTON HERE
My Events
This year I am working on more work life balance. As such I am not going to be doing events in the summer past June 6th.
I will still have inventory for pickup and local delivery.
Catch me at these events or for pickup.
Events will resume in September.
Odessa High School Mother's Day Market – May 9th
The Odessa High School Mother’s Day Market is a really nice indoor event.
Perfect for my Middletown, Odessa and Smyrna clients, but an easy drive from Newark.
This event is from 10 am to 3 pm this year.
Location: 570 Tony Marchio Dr, Odessa DE 19734
Rising Sun Sunfest
My last event until Labor Day, Sunfest has something for everyone.
I will be located in the Sun Pharmacy parking lot along Queen St.
Shop with me and I can hold your items while you enjoy Sunfest. Pick up before you go home!
Host and Experience and Earn FREE Products
Are you ready to book an Experience? With FREE Product Rewards, VIP Points for Hosting and VIP Points for Booking, now is the time to get on my calendar,
When you host a Tastefully Simple Experience, you’ll have something wonderful to look forward to — friends, fun, and fantastic food.
✨ Pick Your Perfect Experience:
🕯️ Butter Candle Experience – Create beautiful, trending butter candles perfect for warm bread and entertaining.
🍞 Bread Art – Bake delicious, creative bread masterpieces.
🧀 Charcuterie Class – Craft stunning boards filled with tasty bites.
🍽️ Bake & Take – Join an experience and take dinner home with you!
🍹 Appy Hour – Enjoy appetizers, drinks, and laughter with friends.
🍴 Sampling Experience – Host a traditional Tastefully Simple tasting experience.
💖 Fundraisers – Support your favorite cause and earn 50% more in rewards!
💻 Online Experience – Share a simple shopping link and watch the magic happen. No social media required!
Interested in hosting? Let’s get something fun on the calendar!
Hosts earn free products and exclusive rewards while enjoying a fun experience with friends.
#TastefullySimple #HostRewards #CookingExperience #FoodieFun #ExperienceTheFun #HostWithJoy #EntertainAtHome #TSbyGailJ
🕯️🧈 Butter Candle Experience
Have you tried making a butter candle yet? It’s one of the hottest food trends right now, and I can’t wait to try it with you!
The idea is simple — and delicious.
🧈 Soften a stick of butter
✨ Mix in your favorite seasoning
🕯️ Place a wick in a ramekin
❄️ Refrigerate until firm
Light the candle and the warm, flavored butter slowly melts, perfect for dipping bread.
🥖 See the picture? That’s Bountiful Beer Bread baked in a round loaf, served with a glowing butter candle centerpiece.
Beautiful, interactive, and incredibly tasty!
Imagine warm bread dipped into melted, seasoned butter while gathering with friends.
🎉 I would love to host a Butter Candle Experience with you!
Butter candles can be stored 3–4 weeks in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer, so you can host your experience anytime.
Interested in hosting?
👇 Complete the contact information below and let’s get your Butter Candle Experience on the calendar!
#ButterCandle #TastefullySimple #FoodTrends #CookingExperience #BreadAndButter #EntertainingIdeas #TSbyGailJ
🌟 Gifts! 🌟
Tastefully Simple makes a great gift! Whether it is for a graduate, a new home owner, a birthday or business gift we have you covered!
Need ideas? I am here to help you with suggestions. Complete the card below or just reach out to me.
VIP Rewards Program
🎉✨ Unlock the Magic of VIP Rewards! ✨💰
Ready to turn your everyday orders into serious savings? If you’re not using VIP Rewards, you’re leaving money on the table… and I don’t want that for you! 😉
💡 Done right, you could save up to 30% (or more!) on your orders!
🌟 How You Earn VIP Rewards:
🛒 Shop → Earn 1 point for every $1 spent
🎉 Host an Experience → Big point boost!
👯♀️ Get bookings from your Experience → Up to 300 bonus points!
⏳ No stress! As long as you place an order every 180 days, your points stay active!
🔥 Want to REALLY maximize your savings? Here’s the strategy:
📅 Step 1: Book an Experience
✔️ Earn at least 50+ VIP points (often more!)
✔️ Get FREE product rewards + FREE shipping
🛍️ Step 2: Order under your Experience
✔️ Earn points on your order
✔️ Build MORE host rewards
👯♀️ Step 3: Get friends to book from yours
✔️ Earn 100 VIP points per booking (up to 3 = 300 points!)
💥 Let’s turn those points into GOLD:
Example time! 🎯
🎉 $500 Experience
👯♀️ 2 bookings from your Experience
🛒 $50 personal order
👉 You earn:
💰 100 points (Experience)
💰 200 points (Bookings)
💰 50 points (Your order)
✨ TOTAL = 350 VIP Points!
💸 Now the FUN part—spending smart:
🎟️ Convert 200 points → $20 coupon
🛒 Place a $70 order → pay just $50 in product!
➕ Earn 50 MORE points
🔁 You’re already building toward your NEXT reward… and your NEXT Experience!
🎯 Bottom line:
With just one Experience, a couple bookings, and smart ordering…
👉 You’re stacking points, free product, and savings like a pro!
💬 Want help setting this up? I’ve got you!
#TastefullySimple #VIPRewards #SaveMore #SmartShopping #EarnAndSave #HostRewards
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.
🌟 My Referral Program! 🌟
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
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