by kathryn matthews | Dec 12, 2022 | Gluten-Free Baking
When I asked my husband what kind of cake he wanted for his birthday, he surprised me with his answer: “blackberry jam cake”. For him, blackberry jam cake is a potent nostalgia food. My husband was born and raised in the south, and his late grandmother (affectionately...
by kathryn matthews | Dec 3, 2022 | Spiritual Wellness
Ahhh…December. The holidays are here again…Christmas trees, strung-up lights, holiday baking, festive parties and time spent with family. The holiday season is synonymous with “giving”: giving material gifts, giving money; giving acts of service; and/or giving to the...
by kathryn matthews | Nov 1, 2022 | Holidays and Your Health
Having boundaries is the ultimate act of self-care. Boundaries characterize every relationship we have, whether familial, romantic, work and even total strangers. Boundaries can evolve over time, depending on the status your relationship with someone; for example: a...
by kathryn matthews | Oct 30, 2022 | Holidays and Your Health
Along with your roast turkey, cranberry sauce and green bean casserole, you will—hopefully—be serving up a generous portion of healthy boundaries! (We’ll circle back to the importance of boundaries shortly.) The Hallmark version of Thanksgiving depicts cozy, happy...
by kathryn matthews | Oct 4, 2022 | Lifestyle
Are you in a committed—or casual—relationship with sleep? Sleep is one of the most potent, natural healing processes, that we, as humans, have been gifted. Yet, many people dismiss sleep as important—or even necessary. Though public health messages have emphasized the...
