Candy hearts, fortune cookies, the bottom side of bottle caps, a sweet note on a bouquet of flowers…

All of these things have one common objective: to spread kindness through words. Promoting kindness during the holiday season is perhaps one of the best gifts you can give.

After all, this time of year is stressful. We find ourselves worried about buying gifts, hosting family and friends, or having enough time to hang our decorations.

But spreading kindness doesn’t have to be extra work – all it takes is a little extra creativity. That’s why my set of Hand-Stamped Spreaders have become so popular, because they make quality time with your loved ones a bit more special.

Through a series of positive and uplifting sayings, these customized spreaders are bound to put a smile on the face of both you and your guests:

• gouda vibes
• find your chi’z
• namaste
• spread kindness

I thought of these sayings for a number of reasons, and one is because they make hosting that much more fun. Use  them with your most popular seasonal dips, as a cheese knife, to spread hummus, or when icing a cake, and watch how the splash of positivity changes the mood in the room.

Yes, these custom designed spreaders are clearly a series of funny puns, but they are also much more than that. They’re a reminder that it’s okay to slow down, find your center, and live in the moment. You might not realize just how much a few encouraging words can shift your thinking, but on a subconscious level, we all crave love, warmth, and connection.

I also wanted to create a gift that was unique and meaningful. Sure, we all want to be thoughtful when we’re shopping for presents, but things get in the way. We go into holiday season with the best of intentions and, soon enough, we find ourselves out of time and making last-minute decisions.

This gift – whether you pick your favorite spreader or go all-in with the set of four – is both sentimental and practical. It is something that can and will be used on multiple occasions and shared with others.

So, there you have it. My gift to you is an opportunity to spread more kindness with the people who mean the most to you. Or, if you’re in the need of motivational booster, I hope you’ll consider using them in your own kitchen this holiday season.

Happy Holidays!