{"id":13179,"date":"2014-12-24T09:15:37","date_gmt":"2014-12-24T17:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-367309-1145696.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=13179"},"modified":"2014-12-23T17:57:02","modified_gmt":"2014-12-24T01:57:02","slug":"3-mindful-holiday-traditions-to-start-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/articles\/3-mindful-holiday-traditions-to-start-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Mindful Holiday Traditions to Start This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Think about developing some mindful holiday traditions for your family this season to further explore and encourage togetherness, thoughtfulness, and a more natural (and less commercial) holiday.<\/p>\n

Well, here we are. \u00a0The holidays are well underway, and I don’t know about ya’ll, but my calendar has been book-bookity-booked since December 1. \u00a0There’s a constant batch of icebox cookies in the oven and\u00a0and I’ve tripped over the same roll of wrapping paper four times today. \u00a0With all the hullabaloo, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the idea of redefining tradition, especially since Important Media began its More Love, Less Stuff<\/a> series, and I’m loving on the idea of establishing some more mindful holiday traditions for my family.<\/p>\n

This post is part of Important Media\u2019s \u201cMore About the Love, Less About the Stuff\u201d holiday series<\/a>. This year, we\u2019re talking all about redefining holiday traditions to focus on compassion over just more stuff.<\/em><\/p>\n

Three New + Mindful Holiday Traditions to Start\u00a0Today!<\/h2>\n

1) Crafts!<\/strong><\/p>\n

How harmful are ornaments really? \u00a0They’re not, in the grand scheme of things, but they do = just more stuff, so take a peek at Crafting a Green World’s\u00a0tutorial on making your own ornaments<\/a>\u00a0using mostly found objects. \u00a0They’re easy, cheap, and you could pretty effortlessly involve the kiddos. \u00a0An intentional approach to decorating keeps your blood pressure down (less money to spend, less unnecessary expectation) and it provides a really nice mindful holiday tradition especially if you involve others. \u00a0Get your family, friends, co-workers, etc. to join in on the fun and activity!<\/p>\n

2) Baking!<\/strong><\/p>\n

This beauty of a mindful holiday tradition has a two-fold end-result: you get to taste-test\u00a0your delicious creations and gift or share them<\/a> as well. \u00a0Throw together your favorite batch of cookies<\/a>, brownies<\/a>, or any other tasty treat. \u00a0Then sample and share\u00a0to your heart’s content. \u00a0The gift of food is consumable, which is a plus, and you can, again, pull together a gang of friends and family to tackle these delicious projects. \u00a0My kids are big fans of baking so plan to put your little ones to work too!<\/p>\n

3) Giving!<\/strong><\/p>\n

This year my oldest punk and I picked a local food bank to which to give, shopped for food together, and donated it. \u00a0This mindful holiday tradition is just good, good, good on so many levels. \u00a0Not only does it keep charity and giving at the forefront, but it is an activity in which the whole family can participate, and it’s a good reminder for everyone involved.<\/p>\n

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Image credit:\u00a0<\/em>Holiday baking<\/a> via Shutterstock.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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