The Slow Holidays Companion

The Slow Holidays Companion is a cozy, special edition seasonal newsletter to guide reflection and provide support as we strive to celebrate a slower, more intentional and personally fulfilling holiday season this year. 

WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH MY PURCHASE?

• A free subscription to the paid, holiday pop-up section of my regular Substack newsletter, "Everyday Wanders." This section will only be available to those who purchase The Slow Holidays Companion bundle and will run from late October until the end of December 2025. 
• The Slow Holidays Planner, Gratitude Workbook, and Thanksgiving Coloring Sheets will be available for download immediately after your purchase. More details about these can be found below.
• The newsletter will include not only posts but also free access to additional resources to come throughout November and December.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

When you join, you will be gifted your subscription to The Slow Holidays Companion on Substack. This special section will begin October 26 and go through the end of December 2025 and arrive in your email inbox.

In addition to this, you will immediately receive a few digital resources to get you started:

The Slow Holidays Planner — a holiday planning tool with reflection questions as well as monthly and weekly planning pages. In the first section, prompts guide you as you decide how you want to experience November and December this year. The second section is intended to give you an overall view of the season to easily see when things start to feel overwhelming, where you may decide to leave some expectations behind this year, and when you might really need to schedule downtime and rest days before you are overcommitted and overbooked.

Gratitude Workbook — The workbook includes 31 journal prompts to reflect on the many gifts in your life as well as 31 ways to practice gratitude through small acts with meaning. There is no timeframe by which to complete it, and you can do it in any order you'd like (or not at all). This is your season to enjoy without guilt or overwhelm!

Thanksgiving Coloring Book — Playful designs match the artwork of the planner and workbook, primarily featuring large images that are easy to color with some more intricate borders if you'd like to extend your coloring session for just a little bit longer : ) 

AND THERE'S MORE!

During our time together, I will share posts and additional digital resources to support you along the way. I am working to make this season more deliberate myself, so expect reflections on slowing down, the benefits (and realistic challenges!) of making this kind of change, and enjoying this process of growth alongside this wonderful time of year. Resources, tips, and timely tools will also be shared throughout the season.

There will be opportunities to  connect with others through post comments. All new posts will arrive in your email inbox, but commenting on posts in Substack will extend your experience if you would like to participate more directly with others. Posting in the group is optional, and "lurking" is certainly permitted. Again, you will find no pressure to "keep up" with your neighbor or impress strangers with your "Pinterest perfect" seasonal adventures. Sometimes it's nice to have a likeminded community in which to share struggles and successes, so this will be an option for anyone for whom this environment helps!

SUBSCRIBE TODAY.

Slow down. Stress less.

I invite you to enjoy a holiday season you will appreciate and remember for years to come.

Amanda Renee, 

"Everyday Wanders" author and CtrlZ Digital Designs creative