All in Christmas

Repeat the Sounding Joy

Repeat the Sounding Joy

Gwen Smith
Mindful Kitchen, Thanksgiving, Christmas

This week we’re kicking of the holiday season with a series about joy. Not to be confused with happiness, joy is a deep and true state of being. It contains so much and we expect the holidays to be full of joy. In this series, I and the guests I’ve gathered to the Hearthside will explore this concept and what it means for us the holiday season.

Part of the Special Holiday Series: Repeat the Sounding Joy.

Cherished At the Table

Cherished At the Table

Gwen Smith
Mindful Kitchen, Christmas

Guest post by Alyssa Stadtlander reflects on how family grow and change over the years and yet the simple traditions like making sugar cookies can continually reunite us to reconsider and continually cherish and accept the individuals of our families. Part of the Special Holiday Series: At The Table.

Childfree At the Table

Childfree At the Table

Gwen Smith
Mindful Kitchen, Christmas

Guest post by Tiffany Marie, author of articles on being happily Childfree, encourages those of us who are single or “just two” to lean into your stage of life and create meaningful traditions that fulfill your unique needs during the holidays. Part of the Special Holiday Series: At The Table.

3 Ways to Encourage Mindful Holiday Eating

3 Ways to Encourage Mindful Holiday Eating

Gwen Smith
Mindful Kitchen, Christmas

Do you dread the holidays because of the “calories” it brings? If you struggle with emotions like guilt or regret when it comes to food around the holidays, I hope this year you’ll consider dropping that shame and embracing all aspects of the holidays. Say goodbye to diet culture and food rules and celebrate this year. This post shares strategies to mindfully navigate the holiday season.