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Seasonal & Holidays

Chevy Chase Resident Grateful For Spring Mill Bakery’s Sweet Holiday Kindness

For Krysten Jenci, the bakery's thoughtful team and their famous gingerbread make the season brighter for her and her mom.

This year, Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to spotlight the thankful moments that bring our communities together.
This year, Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to spotlight the thankful moments that bring our communities together. (Courtesy of Maureen Shelton)

Chevy Chase, MD — Thanksgiving is the perfect time to pause and reflect on what brings us joy — from family and friends to meaningful traditions and everyday moments. This year, Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to spotlight the thankful moments that bring our communities together.

Here’s what Krysten Jenci in Chevy Chase shared. Want to tell us what you’re thankful for? It could be a person, a tradition, or even a small everyday joy — just answer a few questions, and let your community know what matters most to you this year.


What are you most thankful for this year?

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Spring Mill Bakery in Gaithersburg.

Why does this mean so much to you?

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My mom just adores their gingerbread cookies and the folks there frequently set aside some for me to send her!

How has this made a difference in your 2025?

Getting the Spring Mill gingerbread cookies is a lovely treat for my Mom! She is a bit of a picky eater so these are an extra special treat for her. The team at Spring Mill is so lovely and they make our holidays so merry and bright.

What do you wish others knew about what you’re thankful for?

I am thankful for bakers who make homemade delights with care and kindness. I am grateful for people who take the extra time to get to know customers. I am grateful for being able to do something small for my Mom who lives in California. These cookies allow me to show that I am thinking of her and give her a small showing of my appreciation for her!


What are you thankful for this year — a business, a community organization, a place, or a person who’s made a difference? We want to hear from you! Click here to answer a few questions, and your response could be featured on Patch.

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