THE SIMPLER DAYS JOURNAL

THE SIMPLER DAYS JOURNAL

Stories, recipes, places & simple things from the Piney Woods.
PINEY WOODS TRAIL

Welcome to Simpler Days: The Story Behind What We're Building

A family dream, a piece of East Texas land, and a love for plants, family, food, and simplicity became the beginning of Simpler Days.

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Latest stories from the Piney Woods.

A few of the latest things we're making, growing, cooking, exploring and learning.

🌲 STORIES FROM THE TRAIL

Meet the people and places that make East Texas special.

Our Trail connects us with incredible local businesses and places we're proud to call partners and friends.

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Twisted Texas Boutique
LOCAL PARTNER

Twisted Texas Boutique

A local shop full of Texas charm, handmade finds, and things worth discovering.

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Bralys
LOCAL PARTNER

Bralys

Serving East Texas with quality, service, and small-town values.

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Taqueria San Luis
LOCAL PARTNER

Taqueria San Luis

Authentic flavors and a Palestine favorite with heart in every bite.

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Texas State Railroad
LOCAL PARTNER

Texas State Railroad

All aboard for history, scenery, and family memories in the Piney Woods.

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Simple living. Local roots.

Life in the Piney Woods

Simple living. Local roots.

The little things that make life sweeter.

From garden tips to porch moments, we're sharing the simple things that make life in East Texas sweeter.

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More from the Piney Woods.

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There's more to discover around Simpler Days.
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Piney Woods Kitchen

Recipes that taste like home.
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Planter Collection

Small-batch creamed honey made with real ingredients.
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Creamed honey sampler set with four flavors including pecan, vanilla, chocolate, and chili honey from East Texas
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Piney Woods Honey Cream

Small-batch creamed honey made with real ingredients.
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