DaMoshe:
Can anyone offer some tips on how to really do things just in honor of Shabbos, and not, as a Rebbe of mine used to say, “l’chvoid my boich!”?
Just an idea, but maybe try to learn more about the ideals that Shabbos represents, and about what it is that we’re celebrating with all of this food and drink. Then you’ll be able to honor the concepts of Shabbos, not just the practices.