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Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit! Happy March, y'all! March is “Be the Invite.”​ You don’t need to finish the house. You need a date. “Be the Invite.” And this is your soft opening. Not a performance. Just dinner. The Soft Opening Supper MenuKeep this simple. Forgiving. Warm. Main: Roast Chicken​ Side: Big Dippy Salad​ Bread: Warmed Bakery Bread + Good Butter​ Dessert: Store-Bought Cookies + Vanilla Ice Cream​ That’s it. Three core elements. One table. Two to four people. Your Timeline (Screenshot This)Beginning of the Week:
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You are not waiting until you feel ready. And here’s the part that matters: In March, I want you to become the kind of person who opens your door before you feel ready. That is what Supper Club is. Not content. A rhythm. If you want structure and a done-for-you menu every single month — join us inside Sweetpea’s Supper Club. We practice this together. And before you close this email? Send the text. You don’t need the outside finished. — Ashley P.S. In just a few weeks, I’ll be stepping onto the stage at the Wortham Center — the same stage where I danced The Nutcracker as a child. Isn't that so fun?! |
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