Issue 5 (Holidays 2021)
Organic living. Simple. Local. Healthy. Issue 5 Holidays 2021.
Vegan & Gluten-Free pumpkin pie recipe.
Easy stocking stuffer ideas.
At-home wine tasting.
Holiday hostess gifts.
NYE DIY charcuterie board.
Where healthy meets lifestyle. Mother’s.
Mother’s. Celebrate together.
Healthy holiday meals.
Holiday reservations available. Reserve now.
Family Meals.
Skip the cooking and get everything from Mother’s. There are many family meals to choose from including vegan, turkey and sides only. All made in Mother’s kitchens near you.
Turkeys.
Sourced from Diestel Family Ranch, Mother’s Thanksgiving Turkeys are juicy and tender. Reserve an organic roasted or an uncooked organic non-gmo, or heirloom turkey.
Sides. Vegan options too!
Don’t want to cook any sides or just need extra servings for your meal? Mother’s has many homemade a la carte sides to choose from, including numerous traditional, vegan, and vegetarian options.
Pies. Vegan options too!
No Thanksgiving is complete without dessert, right? Indulge in our delicious baked goods this holiday. All made from scratch with the finest ingredients.
Limited supplies. Reserve now.
Mother’s locations.
NOW OPEN! Sunset Beach AT PETER’S LANDING 16400 Pacific Coast Hwy Huntington Beach, California 92649
ANAHEIM HILLS 5759 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd. Anaheim, CA 92807
BREA 413 S Associated Road Brea, California 92821
COSTA MESA 1890 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa, CA 92627
HUNTINGTON BEACH 19770 Beach Blvd. Huntington Beach, CA 9264
IRVINE 2963 Michelson Dr. Irvine, CA 92612
LAGUNA WOODS 24165 Paseo de Valencia Laguna Woods, CA 92653
MANHATTAN BEACH 1700 Rosecrans Avenue Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
SANTA ANA 151 E Memory Ln. Santa Ana, CA 92705
SIGNAL HILL 2475 Cherry Ave. Signal Hill, CA 90755
Coming soon. CORONA DEL MAR 3049 Coast Hwy, Corona del Mar, CA 92625
Where healthy meets lifestyle. Mother’s Corona Del Mar. Opening December 15, 2021.
Mother’s is excited to announce the opening of “her” 11th location in Corona del Mar on E. Coast Hwy between Iris and Jasmine Avenue. Long-time CdM residents may remember Mother’s Kitchen that was located in the village, in the early 70’s, very close to the new location. The name and many of the deli favorites were gifted to the founders of Mother’s Market & Kitchen in 1978 when the first location was opened in Costa Mesa. Since 1978 in Costa Mesa, Mother’s has opened stores in Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Woods, Santa Ana, Anaheim Hills, Brea, Signal Hill, Manhattan Beach and Sunset Beach.
The Corona del Mar Mother’s, named Mother’s California Market, is a smaller and intimate shop. The Corona del Mar location – which will share building occupancy with incoming CVS – will offer the most popular selection of all Mother’s favorites including a full traditional grocery shop with natural and organic food choices, fresh organic produce, an organic juice bar and homemade ready-to-eat healthy meals. The store will house beauty, supplements and body care items as well as a curated selection of beer and wine. Mother’s looks forward to serving the community and being the spot Where Healthy Meets Lifestyle.
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Content
Mother’s Corona del Mar
Letter From the CEO
Discover Mother’s
Local Farms & Family Producers
A Taste of Europe at a Great Price.
Easy Thanksgiving Football Game Appetizers.
Pomegranate Salad.
Brussels Sprouts Medley.
Tomato Mac n’ Cheese Recipe
Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Thanksgiving Composting
Holiday Cards for First Responders & Frontline Workers
Peppermint Twist Hot Chocolate
Sugar Cookie Recipe
5 Easy Sugar Cookie Decorating Ideas
Holiday Bucket List
Sustainable Holiday Wrapping
Post-Holiday Detox
Gifts for the Hostess
Stocking Stuffers
Coloring Sheets
NYE Cocktail & Mocktail Recipes
Charcuterie Board Essentials
Immunity Support Products
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Simple. Local. Healthy.
Letter from the CEO.
It’s time to celebrate.
Here comes Thanksgiving. For sure, it’s awesome that we can finally gather with family and friends to celebrate, watch football and eat too much! Wouldn’t it be awesome if this year, you hosted a plant-based dinner?… but, of course, just in case, as a backup, you should cook the organic turkey for your grandpa because there’s always one who definitely can’t just do mashed potatoes, green beans and vegan loaf!
Here comes Hanukkah. The celebration of hope and light. Miracles happen. Really, they sometimes do.
Here comes Christmas. Tree up. Lights on. Presents wrapped? Roast or mushroom risotto on the stove. Cookies made. Here comes Santa Claus.
And Happy New Year! Resolutions aside, let’s use the 2022 calendar reset as an excuse to celebrate all the challenges we have overcome and instead of saying what we want to do in 2022, let’s take a moment to reflect on all we did to keep going in 2021.
Cheers to togetherness. Happy Holidays,
Dorothy Carlow
Mother’s Market CEO
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California Original. Serving organic plant-based food since 1978.
Founded by a group of yoga enthusiasts passionate about plant-based living, Mother’s is the leader in organic grocery and cafe. Whether you’re looking for hard-to-find vegan or vegetarian specialties, handcrafted fresh juices, Homemade Grab & Go, or all things wellness, Mother’s has it all. Our Wellness Shop has the largest selection of vitamins, supplements, and clean beauty products.
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Simple. Local. Healthy.
Discover Mother’s
What started in 1978 as one natural, organic grocery and wellness store has turned into so much more. The company has grown to have ten locations throughout Southern California, with eight being in Orange County and two being in Los Angeles. Mother’s is excited to continue expanding with the addition of its Corona del Mar location this Winter.
Standards & Ingredients
With strict product standards in place, Mother’s vets each item for quality before placing orders and stocking products on our shelves. We care about what we put on our shelves as much as what goes in our bodies. This belief is reflected through all products across all departments. You deserve only the best!
Organic & Natural
Mother’s has been a pioneer in providing Southern California consumers with organic and natural products. Our team of buyers has strict product standards that they adhere to so that you and your family get nothing but the best across all of our departments. Staying true to our roots, Mother’s remains firmly committed to providing customers with the best organic and natural food and wellness products.
Organic Produce
Since 1978, Mother’s has proudly partnered with the best local and organic farmers to supply you with one of the widest selections of organic and non-GMO fruits and vegetables in Southern California. Not only do we have year-round favorites, but also unique, seasonal produce that will wow your taste buds.
Food Preferences
No matter your dietary preference, Mother’s has something for everyone. Choose from a wide selection of specialized products, including organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, keto, and more. We have it all!
Groceries
Our grocery department has all of the essentials, with an expansive selection of high-quality natural products for your family. We also offer a wide variety of products for special diets, including gluten-free, low-sodium, kosher, and more.
Wellness
Mother’s is well-known for having one of the largest selections of vitamins and supplements in Southern California! Visit our Wellness Shop to discover products that support health and well-being, including immunity support, multivitamins, skincare, collagen, and more. We also carry a large variety of clean body care, beauty, and skincare products.
Cafe
Mother’s Cafe is a go-to spot for home-made, organic dishes. Our Cafes are a special part of our markets. All of our delicious, healthy dishes are made with love in our kitchens. Stop in to try our monthly cafe specials or to pick up your favorite menu items. With vegan, vegetarian, and protein-packed dishes, there are meals for everyone. You can even skip the lines by ordering through ChowNow, Uber Eats, or Grubhub for pickup or delivery!
Organic Juice Bar
For nutrient-dense juices that taste as good as they make you feel, visit our Organic Juice Bar. Mother’s offers organic juices, smoothies, shakes, and more, all made to order. We guarantee you will be frequently visiting Mother’s to get a juice once you try one.
Sushi
Prepared fresh daily by specially-trained chefs, our hand-rolled sushi is made with organic rice, organic vegetables from our produce department, and certified sustainable seafood. Wrapped in convenient Grab & Go packages, our sushi is easy to pick up for lunch or dinner for a restaurant-worthy meal.
Homemade Grab & Go
With delicious plant-based choices and classic Mother’s favorites, our Homemade Grab & Go section has convenient and healthy options for all, including the pickiest family member! We use only the highest quality produce and freshest ingredients to prepare our homemade foods, including sandwiches, salads, flatbread pizzas, and more. Stop by to pick up a healthy breakfast, lunch, or dinner entree and even stock up for the entire week!
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Holiday baking is better with Bob’s.
The holidays are back, and they’re better than ever! We’re looking forward to celebrating with family and friends, and showing off the baking skills we’ve honed this past year to make some serious holiday cookies. Explore our line of high quality flours and baking essentials, and make your season a little brighter.
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Local Farms & Family Producers
With the widest selection of organic produce in Southern California for over 40 years, Mother’s is your organic produce destination. Bringing Orange County and Los Angeles residents the best organic fruits and vegetables does not just happen. Through years of vetting, forming, and maintaining relationships with local farms and family producers, we are able to bring you the best of the best. With the holidays in mind, we wanted to share some of the most popular seasonal produce items and introduce you to some of our amazing partners that supply us and ultimately you, with them.
Upper Loveland Ranch
Where Unique meets quality
In 2007 Ed Nejad purchased a 16 acre property off Ortega Highway that only had a few fruit trees and a home. He never anticipated that ten years later, he would end up manifesting the land to becoming a fruit, berries, nuts, and flower orchard, now known as Upper Loveland Ranch. Ed dedicated himself to creating an orchard outside of his full-time business that would provide homegrown style, truly organic, and unique food. He feels that it is important to spend the time to determine how to maintain sustainability so that what comes out of the ground can provide for the growth of a crop.
What started as a few trees has turned into a ranch with over 3,000+ trees over the past ten years. Ed’s main crops are Pomegranates, Mulberries, Stone Fruits, Figs, and Protea Flowers. The key to his success? Ed says that one sure ingredient that brings positive results for his farm and his family is “love” — sharing it all year round, no exceptions! He hopes to continue to provide good and honest food to the locals and loved ones.
Upper Loveland Ranch is sourcing Mother’s with its wonderful variety of Pom Arils. Pom Arils are the seed pods inside the pomegranate, which have a red and clear fruit that surrounds a tiny seed, all of which is edible. Mother’s loves partnering with local vendors, and we are excited to be working with Upper Loveland Ranch!
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La Bonne Vie is a collection of French inspired favorites, iconic as the Eiffel Tower itself.
Original Goat Log 10.5 oz., Garlic & Herbs Goat Log 10.5 oz., Blueberry Vanilla Goat Log 10.5 oz., Triple Creme Brie 8 oz., Brie, Camembert 8 oz.
2s Company. Australian Crisps perfect for pairing with your favorite cheese!
Cranberry & Pumpkin Seed 5.3 oz., Cashew & Rosemary 5.3 oz., Fig & Pecan 5.3 oz.
Bella Maria
Bella Maria sources only the highest quality products, offering a variety of authentic specialty nuts and tortas imported from Spain.
Caramelized Walnuts 3 oz., Marcona Almonds 3.5 oz., Caramelized Pecans 3.25 oz., Seville Orange Tortas 6.3 oz., Traditional Spanish Torta 6.3 oz.
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Specially selected cheeses are naturally matured for a long time, from 1 to 3 years, in a historic cheese warehouse of more than 100 years old in Woerden.
Gouda with Truffle 5.1 oz., Goat Gouda with Rosemary 5.1 oz., 1 Year Aged Gouda 4.9 oz., Gouda with Mustard 5.1oz., VSOP 2 Year Gouda 4.7 oz.
At- home wine tasting
A taste of Europe at a great price.
When the weather gets cooler, we tend to stay indoors more and enjoy the comfort of home. If you’re looking for a fun activity to do for a cozy night-in, try doing an at-home wine tasting! Not sure where to start? We recommend trying some of the fantastic wines imported by the Mosaic Wine Alliance.
Pierre Lemieux, a Southern California native, founded the Mosaic Wine Alliance 30 years ago and has traveled to Europe for years in search of small family wineries making the highest quality wines at exceptional prices. He visits every winery he imports and prides himself on the unique relationships that develop over time. Mosaic Wine Alliance currently imports wines from France, Spain, Portugal, and Italy, and the wines are only found in the finest restaurants and specialty retailers in Southern California.
For your wine tasting evening, pick up the bottles of wine listed below, all of which are imported by Mosaic Wine Alliance and available at your local Mother’s.
2020 Raphael Midior – SancerreRaphael Midior carries on the tradition of five generations of winemakers. At the family estate located in the village of Chémery, in the heart of the Loire Valley, Raphael is ensuring the quality of his light & fresh wines from their vineyards is of the best quality.
Crispy, fruity, and delicate with mouthwatering citrus aromas, this Sancerre pairs perfectly with asparagus, fish, or salads with goat cheese.
2019 Gota, Azahar, Vinho VerdeBeautifully crafted in Portugal, Azahar wines exemplify the wine region in which they are made. Azahar is named after the fragrant white flowers from the orange trees that perfume the entire country. Since the vineyard is close to the Atlantic, creating a maritime influence, a beautiful salinity is added to this sustainable and organic wine.
Bright, lively, and fresh, with delicate orange blossom aromas and vibrant minerality, Azahar wines pair nicely with fresh salads, lighter pasta, fresh oysters, and grilled fish.
2019 La Selva Privo –Organic RossoIn the 1980s, Karl Egger founded this organic farm in a small town called Magliano, a southern region of Tuscany near the coast. Karl’s philosophy is to make wines using organic methods using the highest quality fruit to create the highest quality wine. Karl’s Sangiovese is from the oldest vineyards in Tuscany planted between 1945 to 1950. This wine is not “natural” to be trendy. La Selva has been certified organic for 42 years, and it is the first winery to be certified in Tuscany. The wine is also made with no added sulfites.
Luscious and jammy, the fresh palate features raspberry, cherry, and white pepper and is medium-bodied with ripe tannins and bright acidity. Pair with pasta with red or meat sauce, BBQ’d marinated pork ribs, or roasted vegetables.
2019 Les Vins de Vienne -Cote du Rhone – AmetOn the edge of the Rhone River in the town of Chavaney, three partners, Yves, Francois, and Pierre, started on a great adventure. In 1996, these friends, who were passionate and established winemakers, formed Les Vins de Vienne out of their love and respect for viticulture. These superstars of the Rhone Valley continue making certified organic wines today with passion and pleasure.
Cote du Rhone wines are incredibly food-friendly. With a smooth textured finish, these wines are perfect for anything coming off the grill.
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Get game day ready.
Easy Thanksgiving football game appetizers.
On a day when you already have a lot of cooking to do, the last thing you want to be doing is prepping more food. Make your Thanksgiving football game snacks easy this year. We’ve got you covered! These three great ideas for Thanksgiving game day appetizers are quick and require minimal prep, giving you more time to focus on your team.
Hummus and Dippers Board.
Get together two to three different hummus flavors in small bowls and surround them with easy dippable foods such as carrots, chips, pita bread slices, and other vegetables. This one is great for making sure a healthy option is included. The best part is that Mother’s has delicious hummus flavors in our Homemade Grab & Go section, so minimal effort is required in prepping this board.
Herbed Goat Cheese Log
Cut up some baguette slices. You can toast some and leave some untoasted, whatever you prefer! Then take a large log of goat cheese and roll it in a chopped herbs and lemon juice mixture. Serve on a board with a cheese knife.
Tater Tot Nachos
Cook your favorite brand of tater tots (or potato wedges, if you prefer!) and melt cheese over them. Top with a drizzle of guacamole dressing and some hot sauce.
Seasonally inspired pomegranate salad.
When you’re looking for a great healthy side dish for Thanksgiving dinner, look no further than this beet and goat cheese salad! Complete with a pomegranate balsamic dressing, this salad combines the unique flavors of autumn in a special yet classic way to complete a festive holiday dinner.
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 package baby spinach, washed and dried
• 4 medium beets, trimmed and sliced into½inch rounds
• ½cup chopped walnuts
• 1 small goat cheese log, crumbled
• ⅓cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp honey mustard
• ¼cup pomegranate juice
• ¼cup pomegranate seeds
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• ½tsp salt
DIRECTIONS:
In a bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, pomegranate juice, maple syrup, herbs, salt, and mustard until smooth. If you want a mixed salad, you can combine the spinach, beets, nuts, and crumbled goat cheese with the dressing in a bowl and mix.
If you’re going for a more organized presentation, place a small pile of baby spinach on each guest’s plate and top with some beet rounds, then crumble goat cheese over it and top with walnuts and some pomegranate seeds.
Drizzle the dressing over the top. Enjoy!
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Sweet & Savory
BRUSSELS SPROUTS MEDLEY
Brussels sprouts are a fall side-dish staple, and they are both healthy and super versatile! You can make them savory or sweet, but we like them a bit of both. This recipe for Brussels sprouts with butternut squash and cranberries is not only super easy to make in the middle of your other Thanksgiving preparations, but it is also the perfect combination of fall flavors, sweetness, and warm savoriness.
INGREDIENTS:
• 3 cups washed, dried, and trimmed organic Brussels sprouts, cut in half
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• Salt to taste
• 2 shallots, chopped finely • 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1⁄2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 1⁄2 cups cubed butternut squash • 1 cup roughly chopped walnuts
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with tin foil.
3. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients
and mix until well coated.
4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until Brussels sprouts are browned and butternut squash is fork tender.
5. Remove from the oven halfway through to mix. Enjoy!
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Whether it’s our own Non-GMO Project verified, Certified Organic or Oven Roasted deliciousness, our turkeys are raised the way mama nature taught us- on a 100% vegetarian diet with no antibiotics, growth stimulants, or hormones, ever.
No matter how you are celebrating this holiday season we’ve got the tender, juicy, bug, bold, premium Diestel Family Ranch bird you’ve been dreaming of!
Vegan-Friendly
TOMATO MAC N’ CHEESE
Mac n’ Cheese is well known to be one of the most perfect foods ever invented. It’s versatile, comforting, and, best of all, easy to make! These days, vegan recipes are ever-improving, and this recipe for tomato mac n’ “cheese” brings together this staple dish with another comfort classic: grilled cheese with tomato soup. Not only is it vegan, but you can easily customize this recipe to be gluten-free. Simply substitute the flour with arrowroot powder and use gluten-free bread and pasta for the bread crumbs and noodles.
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 box of your favorite small pasta (anything but long noodles; Cappellini works great, or you can stick to macaroni!)
• 3⁄4 cup of your favorite tomato soup • 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups unsweetened & unflavored almond milk • 5 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1 1⁄2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup vegan shredded parmesan cheese
• 1⁄3 cup vegan shredded cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 tsp cayenne pepper, if you like some spiciness • 1 tbsp vegan butter
• Salt to taste
• Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Cook pasta as directed on the box, and don’t forget to salt the water generously (it should be as salty as the ocean!). Once cooked and drained, set aside.
2. While pasta is cooking, add oil, garlic, and butter to a large skillet with high sides and cook for 1 minute over medium heat.
3. Add flour and then constantly whisk and cook for 1 minute.
4. Slowly add the almond milk, continue whisking. Whisk for 2 minutes.
5. Add the cheese, nutritional yeast, some salt, optional cayenne pepper, and tomato soup. Mix and cook until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Pour in the pasta and mix well.
7. Transfer everything to a casserole dish
and top with some more cheese and the
breadcrumbs. Cook in the oven for 10
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8. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Vegan & Gluten-Free
PUMPKIN PIE RECIPE
Everyone should enjoy the best parts of Thanksgiving, which includes the delicious dessert staples. It’s hard to find good recipes that are both vegan and gluten-free, but we’ve got you covered! This recipe for vegan and gluten-free pumpkin pie is bound to make you and your guests happy this year. And don’t forget the vegan whipped cream!
INGREDIENTS:
CRUST
• 1 1⁄4 cup Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 Gluten-Free Flour
• 1⁄4 tsp salt
• 6 tbsp cold vegan butter • 5 tbsp cold water
• 1 tsp sugar
FILLING:
• 2 3⁄4 cups pumpkin puree
• 1 1⁄4 cup cashew milk, unsweetened • 1⁄3 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1⁄2 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
DIRECTIONS:
1. To make the filling, place all filling ingredients in a saucepan and mix over medium heat until smooth and bubbling. If it is not smooth enough, you can use a stick blender on it. Remove from heat.
2. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
3. Place the flour, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl and whisk. Add in the butter in small bits and mix in with two forks or a pastry cutter. The consistency should look like sand with small pebbles in it.
4. Add in the cold water a little at a time and mix until a loose dough forms.
5. Transfer to plastic wrap and pat into a 1⁄2 inch disc, then chill for at least 30 minutes.
6. Once chilled, put the dough into your pie dish, forming it with your hands until it fits, and form the edges as you like it. You can get creative with this or leave it rustic looking.
7. Pour in the filling and bake for 60-65 minutes.
8. Allow to cool fully, and then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Enjoy!
Tips and Tricks
THANKSGIVING COMPOSITING
This Thanksgiving, make sure to have an eco-friendly holiday with our composting guide. Whether it’s meat, bread, fruits or vegetables, dessert, or coffee, here are Mother’s tips and tricks for effectively composting and repurposing leftover food!
Turkey, Roasts, Other Meats
Do not compost meat! Consider reusing leftover proteins for soups, broths, and sandwiches, among other tasty leftover meals. You can even freeze meat and eat it at a later date.
Bread
Oftentimes, sliced bread and rolls go stale very quickly when not stored properly. Instead of tossing your rolls out, you can chop them up into tiny squares to use as salad croutons or use for homemade breadcrumbs. As a last resort, bread can always be composted if it has begun to mold or if there is no other use. However, if composting, make sure to bury it in the backyard, so you don’t attract pests.
Fruits and Vegetables
Whether raw or cooked, peeled or chopped, molded or not, all fruits and vegetables can be composted. Extra veggies are also great to add into soups or eat with leftover dinners as a side dish. Fruit also serves as a great healthy option to snack on throughout the day or add into nutritious smoothies.
Dessert and Coffee
Our favorite Thanksgiving staple pumpkin pie, along with other desserts, is compostable. Still, it is important to remember, like bread, to bury this compost under the soil, so you don’t attract pests. For coffee lovers who need a cup of coffee with dessert, save your grounds and even the filter to add into your compost pile. Coffee helps to add Nitrogen to your compost and can act as fertilizer for your soil.
Cans, Glass, Plastic
Like always, make sure to clean out remnants and extra residues from cans as well as glass and plastic bottles and containers before recycling. You can even separate your cans and bottles to bring to your local recycling center for some extra spending money.
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HOLIDAY CARDS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS & FRONTLINE WORKERS
Each year holiday cards are exchanged religiously between family and friends but what better way to share the holiday cheer than by taking the time to write holiday cards to first responders and frontline workers?
After over a year of being disconnected from each other, now more than ever, it is important to show our appreciation and gratitude to the individuals who have greatly sacrificed for our community. Between the continued fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, devastating wildfires, and more, show your appreciation
with this small gesture of kindness this giving season.
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PEPPERMINT TWIST HOT CHOCOLATE
During this holiday season, try adding a jolly twist to a classic winter beverage, hot chocolate. Here is a recipe that combines some of your favorite holiday flavors into a cozy cup of creamy sweet goodness with ingredients you can pick up at Mother’s Market. What are the holidays without a cup of hot chocolate in your hand?
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 quart milk of your choice
• 1⁄3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1⁄2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 7 peppermint sticks, 3 crushed, 4 whole
• Pinch of salt
DIRECTIONS:
1. Place cocoa powder in a pot and whisk in milk until dissolved.
2. Simmer over medium heat while adding chocolate chips and crushed peppermint.
3. Stir for 8-10 minutes until chocolate and peppermint have melted.
4. Top with whipped cream and serve with a peppermint stick.
Sweet and Easy
SUGAR COOKIE RECIPE
‘Tis the season to celebrate one of our favorite holiday traditions, spending time with loved ones making holiday cookies. No matter the occasion, whether it’s for National Cookie Day on December 4th or for the perfect cookies for Santa, we have a delicious, festive sugar cookie recipe for you. Deliver some cookies to your neighbors or even arrange a cookie swap with friends and family. What better way to get into the spirit of the season than by spreading some holiday cheer with a classic seasonal treat.
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 3⁄4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon of salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups of flour
• 1⁄2 cup of butter, softened to room temperature • 1⁄2 cup of sugar
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoon of whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla
• 1⁄2 teaspoon of cinnamon
FOR ICING:
• 1⁄6 cup of canola oil or softened butter • 1⁄2 pound of powdered sugar
• 1⁄8 cup of milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS:
1. Mix the softened butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add in the vanilla, egg, and whipping cream to the mixture. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Slowly sift the mix of the dry into the wet ingredients until a smooth dough forms.
2. Separate dough into two. Use a rolling pin to flatten out the two halves of dough between two sheets of parchment paper. Move the dough still sandwiched between the parchment paper to the fridge. Chill for at least one hour or overnight.
3. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
4. Remove the top sheet of parchment paper and choose your favorite cookie cutters to cut out festive holiday shapes.
5. Transfer the cookies on the parchment paper to a cookie sheet and cook for 5-8 minutes. Remove the cookies once they begin turning a golden color at the base of the cookie. Repeat with remaining dough and dough scraps. Let cookies cool completely.
6. To make the icing, beat together the canola oil (or softened butter), powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. If the icing comes out too thick, add small amounts of milk to the mixture until the icing is the perfect consistency to spread evenly. Separate icing to different bowls and add food coloring for your desired colors.
7. Decorate with your icing and even add sprinkles for a more festive touch.
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5 EASY SUGAR COOKIE DECORATING IDEAS
Many of our cherished holiday memories are made while baking cookies in mom’s kitchen! What’s great about sugar cookies is they are tasty, easy to make, and fun to decorate! The possibilities are endless with designing a cookie. Here are five easy sugar cookie decorating ideas!
1) Christmas Stocking
Every stocking is unique and customized for you! You can personalize your sugar cookie with different color frostings, sprinkles, and more. Make it even more fun by writing your name and claiming your cookie!
2) Snowman
You’re never too old to make a snowman outside or out of sugar cookie dough! Give your snowman cookie some eyes, a carrot nose, and a big smile. To make it more fun, add a scarf and hat too!
3) Christmas Wreath
Seeing wreaths on every door brings such joy and comfort! It’s the first thing we see when visiting family and friends during the holiday season and adds excitement to celebrations. Add some leaves, ornaments, or even a bow to create the perfect wreath cookie.
4) Fallen Snowflake
Snow days are the best days! Just a little white or blue icing can help create a beautiful icy and edible snowflake.
5) Mittens
Not only do mittens keep you warm, but they’re also fun to wear! Create your favorite pair of mittens in a cookie with your choice in color and design! You can do stripes, polka dots, stars, or a festive design.
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HOLIDAY BUCKET LIST
This holiday season is a time to rejoice and spend quality time with loved ones. Add in some new memorable traditions this year with these holiday bucket list ideas. Make sure you don’t miss out on the festive fun!
Participate in a Family Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving is a time of giving thanks, spending time with loved ones, and eating delicious food. Pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes, stuffing, the works! Register for your local Turkey Trot or create your own to participate in some festive, healthy fun. Whether you run competitively, jog, or walk, you can shamelessly indulge at dinner knowing that you moved your body and even have a medal or T-shirt for show.
Volunteer
Give back this holiday season by volunteering at your local soup kitchen, food bank, or animal shelter. You can also donate gifts for families in need. It’s important that we take time to reflect and give thanks for our family, friends, and good fortune. Bring family and friends together to give back to your community. Volunteering is the perfect way to share love and joy with those in need.
Plan a Holiday Cookie Swap
This holiday season, plan a get-together with a group of friends, neighbors, or family members and do a cookie swap! Each person will bake their signature cookie in advance, and then everyone will meet at one person’s house to exchange cookies! Pull out all the stops with creative cookie cutters, colorful icings, sprinkles, and more. Exchange and enjoy!
Visit a Christmas Tree Farm
This year is the year to find THE TREE. No matter the size of the tree you are looking for, head over to a Christmas Tree Farm in Orange or Los Angeles County to find the perfect one for your household.
Go Holiday Ice Skating
Wintertime in Southern California isn’t exactly the typical winter wonderland portrayed in movies. Get in the spirit of the season by visiting your local holiday ice skating rink for some quality family fun. Lace-up your skates and glide around the rink for a merry time for all.
Create a Vision Board
New Year’s Eve is the perfect time to come together with family to create a vision board full of all of the upcoming year’s goals and resolutions. Use this opportunity to show off your arts and crafts skills to create a 2022 board individualized to your liking. It’s the perfect way to manifest a year full of success, health, and happiness.
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SUSTAINABLE HOLIDAY WRAPPING
With so much waste produced and an extra emphasis on recycling this holiday season, it is important to consider sustainable ways to celebrate! Here are three easy ideas to ensure you are taking advantage of the simple and cost-efficient ways to be an eco-friendly gifter this year.
1. Reuse Cardboard Shipping Boxes & Packaging Materials
Online shopping has become increasingly popular over the past few years, and with it comes a lot of packaging to keep your items safe while in transit. Once your products are delivered, be sure to save the shipping boxes, envelopes, and packaging materials, such as bubble wrap and extra brown paper, and use them to wrap gifts.
2. Wrap with Brown Paper Bags
Have a stash of brown paper bags from weekly grocery runs? Grab some tape, white paint, ribbon, twine, or string — essentials for creative DIY gift wrapping. Wrap the presents with the blank side of the brown paper bags, then comes the fun part. Decorate your present using white paint or stamps to add festive designs and pictures for a personalized touch. Tie it all together with ribbon, twine, or string for the perfect finishing touch. You can even tie on a candy cane or add a bow for some extra holiday flare.
3. Wrap with Old Newspaper
Start collecting all of your old newspapers now for an easy and unique way to wrap this year. Just use tape and add ribbon or twine. Then you can add a candy cane, mini pine cones, or Christmas tree sprigs for an individualized gift wrap that’s sure to be a hit. Pro Tip: Use the comics section to add some silly cartoon fun.
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POST-HOLIDAY DETOX
Holidays are the most popular time for overeating. This year, don’t feel bad about your food consumption because we have you covered with Mother’s five favorite holiday detox products. Take that food coma in stride this year, knowing that you have the detox and cleanse essentials to alleviate any discomfort and guilt.
Renew Life – 3-Day Liver Cleanse
Renew Life’s 3-Day Liver Cleanse is the perfect supplement to rid your body of toxins and support liver health after indulging your way through the holiday season.
Bambucha Kombucha
Bambucha Kombucha is a refreshing organic, non-GMO, vegan probiotic beverage filled with beneficial acids great for gut health. Try out the Thai Ginger, Guava Punch, Blueberry Tart, Hibiscus Rose, or Mango Masala flavor to reap the benefits of good digestive health.
Paradise Herbs Ayurvedic Cleanse
Paradise Ayur-Pro Rx Cleanse is a vegan, non-GMO, gluten- free product that is gentle and active, making it a great daily colon health formula
MRM Detox & Cleanse
MRM’s Organic, Superfood Detox, and Cleanse is a non- GMO verified, vegan, and gluten-free product. In a tasty peach mango flavor, this natural supplement can be mixed into juices or smoothies or used alone for everyday use whenever necessary.
KAL Activated Charcoal Capsules
KAL Activated Charcoal Capsules are a great way to detoxify your body due to their absorbent effects. Just take two pills a day to purify your body of toxins and facilitate digestion for a happy, healthy gut!
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GIFTS FOR THE HOSTESS
Attending a holiday party this year? Heading to someone’s house to celebrate? Don’t forget to bring a hostess gift with you! If you’re not sure what to get, we have some great options, all available at your local Mother’s.
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STOCKING STUFFERS
In need of easy stocking stuffers this holiday season? Mother’s has many unique options that you can easily pick up on your weekly shopping trip.
Fuzzy Slipper Socks
Essential Burt’s Bees Kit
Kitsch Mini Spa Rollers
Kitsch Holiday Scrunchie Ornaments
Pacha Soap Co Froth Bombs
Everyman Jack Men’s Body Kit – Cedarwood
Pacha Soap Co Bar Soaps
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NYC COCKTAIL & MOCKTAIL RECIPES
New Year’s Eve is one of the best times to gather with friends and family because you get to look back on fond memories from the past year and look forward to new ones! When the clock strikes midnight, clink your glasses and celebrate the new year with one of these fun and enjoyable brews! We have a cocktail recipe and a flavorful mocktail recipe for those looking for something a little lighter. Cheers!
New Year’s Sparkler Cocktail
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 oz berry-flavored vodka
• 1 1⁄2 ounces of pomegranate or cranberry juice • 3 1⁄2 oz champagne, chilled
• Raspberries for garnish
DIRECTIONS:
• Add vodka and pomegranate or cranberry juice to a glass
• Top with champagne
• Garnish with raspberries
*Must be 21+ to enjoy
Black Lemon Mocktail
INGREDIENTS:
• 1⁄2 cup fresh blackberries • 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup lemonade
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Club soda
• Lemon slices for garnish • Mint for garnish
DIRECTIONS:
1. Add your blackberries to a saucepan and mash them with a potato masher or fork until broken down.
2. Add the sugar, water, and lemonade and set to a low- medium heat
3. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
4. Strain the mixture to remove the bits of blackberry. Then
add the lemon juice and put the liquid in the refrigerator.
5. Once cooled, pour the liquid evenly among four glasses filled with ice cubes.
6. Add club soda until the glass is full.
7. Garnish with lemon slices, mint, and extra blackberries.
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CHARCUTERIE BOARD ESSENTIALS
Charcuterie boards always find a way to bring people together, just like the holidays! What’s great about charcuterie boards is there are so many different options, and they’re always evolving. Originally, charcuterie boards contained mainly meat and cheese. Now there are many ways to make charcuterie boards, including gluten-free, vegetarian, or vegan, so that everyone can enjoy them! Not sure what to include on your board? Here are some tasty ideas!
Cheeses
Incorporate a mixture of soft and hard cheeses as well as mild and sharp options. The more variety, the better!
Meats
Go with a variety of flavors and textures! We love including calabrese salami and prosciutto.
Organic Fruits
Because so many people love fruit, you can’t go wrong with putting some on your charcuterie board. Fruits such as apples, berries, figs, and grapes match perfectly with various cheeses and bring a sweetness factor, while mini peppers, cucumbers, and carrots are great ways to add more fiber and texture.
Organic Nuts and Dried Fruit
Organic pecans, walnuts, almonds…there are so many nut options to add to your board. Mother’s has a large assortment to choose from in-store. As for dried fruit, try organic dried cranberries or Turkish apricots.
Chocolate or Candy
Break up some pieces of a few chocolate bars or add some semi-sweet chocolate chips to make it even easier. Tasty tip: Unreal Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups are the perfect sweet addition.
Spreads
For added taste, try including a small jar of honey or jam. Mother’s Homemade Grab & Go Hummus is also a great option.
Miscellaneous
It’s always fun to add a few surprise factors that people normally would not expect on a charcuterie board. We love adding in pretzels, olives, hardboiled eggs, and breadsticks, just to name a few!
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IMMUNITY-SUPPORT PRODUCTS
The holiday season is a busy and chaotic time. With so much to prepare for, we are often cooking, cleaning, shopping, traveling, visiting loved ones, and far too often, we are running our bodies into the ground getting ready for each holiday. Make sure you don’t forget about the importance of self-care this year. It doesn’t have to be a difficult task to put your body first. Mother’s Wellness Shop has you covered with immunity-support products to help you get through cold and flu season.
Ener C Packets
Ener C is a Vitamin C product great for boosting immunity and thyroid support. It contains no artificial colors or flavors and includes B vitamins, electrolytes, antioxidants, and more!
Boiron Oscillococcinum
This holiday season, don’t let the common cold and flu season bring you down. Boiron Oscillococcinum works naturally with your body to quickly reduce any of your flu-like symptoms using completely homeopathic medicine.
Nature’s Way Sambucus Elderberry Zinc Lozenges and Elderberry Gummies
Prioritize your body and wellbeing this year using Nature’s Way Zinc Lozenges and Elderberry Gummies. They offer the best in traditional immune support using 100% handpicked and harvested elderberries.
mykind Organics Garden of Life Elderberry Syrups – Kids, Sleep, and Adult
mykind Organics Elderberry Immune Syrup with organic echinacea plus Zinc & Vitamin C provides all the essential wellness ingredients to keep your body in tip-top shape this winter flu season. The brand also offers kid-safe elderberry syrups as well as immune/sleep syrup for a better night’s rest.
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