Friendsgiving (noun): any gathering of two or more friends—over coffee, casseroles, or conversation—who show up for each other on purpose.
Free AWAKE Friendsgiving Guide
The Table that Saved Me
There was a season when I didn’t think I could host again—or laugh, or open my heart. After my divorce, it was my friends who showed up with casseroles and presence. They didn’t fix anything; they just stayed. Those moments reminded me that friendship can carry us when faith feels wobbly and the world feels heavy.
That’s the heart behind this AWAKE Friendsgiving Guide—a soulful, seasonal companion filled with recipes, reflections, and gentle ideas for gathering your people. It’s not about the perfect table; it’s about creating moments that feel real, restorative, and alive.
Inside, you’ll find 40 pages of goodness, including:
- Four unique Friendsgiving styles—from a cozy brunch to an “Awake Circle” for deeper conversation
- Conversation prompts that turn your gathering (either with two or twenty) into something sacred
- Simple hosting tips to keep gatherings low-stress and meaningful
- My favorite recipes for feeding your people well (hello, Blueberry Almond French Toast Bake and Grandma King’s Carrots)
- Resources I love—from playlists and coffee to communities that keep you connected
Whether you’re surrounded by longtime friends or starting fresh in a new season, this guide will help you open your table and your heart—one story, one meal, one moment at a time.
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The Ultimate Giveaway: Want a visit from me in January? ?
Host any holiday gathering before December 20th — whether it’s two of you over coffee or your whole crew around a homemade dinner — for a chance to win big, from a personal visit with me to cozy AWAKE prizes you’ll love.
How to Participate
• Download the AWAKE Friendsgiving Kit from the AWAKE page
• Host a gathering—Friendsgiving, book club, porch hang, dinner party, whatever fits your crew
• Post a photo of your group on Instagram or Facebook using #AwakeBook and tag @jenhatmaker
• Tag your friends in the post so everyone gets entered
Incentives & Prizes
GRAND PRIZE:
I’ll visit your group in person this January!
ADDITIONAL PRIZES:
• Virtual hangout with me
• AWAKE group sweatshirts
• Gift cards + products from some of my favorite things I know you’ll love
DEADLINE:
All entries due by December 20th
Share the Gift of Awakening—Buy 3, Get 1 Signed Copy Free
This Friendsgiving Guide pairs beautifully with my book, AWAKE: A Memoir—a deeply personal story about reinvention, resilience, and the unexpected freedom found in starting over.
Just like these gatherings, AWAKE is for anyone navigating the messy middle of life—divorce, empty nesting, shifting faith, changing bodies, or simply the quiet pull to finally tell the truth about who you really are.
In raw, real-time vignettes spanning four decades, I share the disorienting upheaval of midlife—the unraveling of a 26-year marriage, the loss of certainty, and the brave, sacred work of rebuilding. But more than anything, AWAKE is a story of hope—a reminder that even when everything falls apart, we can still rise, thrive, and begin again.
If this guide stirs something in you, let AWAKE walk with you on the journey.
And for a limited time: Buy 3 signed copies and get 1 signed copy free—perfect for gifting your people this season!
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If you’re not sure where to begin, I got you, friend. I’m always bringing you something new to enjoy.
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