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Stay Sane this Holiday Season
January 1st, 2013From the end of November to the beginning of January, most of us rush around nonstop, trying to fit in dozens of events, activities, and responsibilities. But it’s important to take care of yourself while you’re taking care of everyone else.
Here are a few take-care-of-you ideas:
Health Tips: Unwanted Holiday Pounds
January 1st, 2013For many Americans, the holiday season is stressful. If turning to food is your solution to feeling better, you might be setting yourself up for a heavy 2013.
Fitness Tips for the Holiday Season
November 1st, 2012The holidays are just around the corner—what better way to celebrate the festivities than to stay in shape and in good health throughout the season’s hustle and bustle? Starting the new year without having to go on a diet or begin a new exercise plan is the perfect gift to yourself. And if you think you’re going to be too busy to work out this holiday season, guess again.
Finding time to work out amid the busyness
Holiday Binge Eating: Don't Do It
November 1st, 2012What’s a holiday party without egg nog, wine, cheesecake, pie, and a dozen or so selections off that all-too-accessible triple-decker cookie tray? For years, I was a serial offender, taking in a cool 1,000 calories at dinner (another helping of mashed potatoes and gravy?
By Adam Swenson
Holiday Gift Guide
November 1st, 2012HOME
Gabriel John Candles
Gabriel John set out to develop candles inspired by the true artisan tradition. Candles have a 65-hour burn time, and are handmade from pure soy in the heart of Chicago by stay-at-home moms. // $19, gabrieljohncandles.com
Spoonk Acupressure Mat
Perfect beauty, fitness, food, pet, home, and kid gift ideas!
Off the Shelf: Give Thanks For Recipes
November 1st, 2012Welcome to the holiday season.‘Tis the season for homemade cookies, breads, stuffings, and dozens of other recipes made from scratch that are filled with wheat, dairy, and gluten. These are mortal enemies to those with gluten sensitivities, celiac disease, or food allergies.
Don’t let allergies or sensitivities destroy your holiday season!Coping with Post-Holiday Stress
February 1st, 2012No matter how delicious the food, how festive the decorations, or how joyous the holiday activities, when Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanza, Ganapati, and New Year’s Eve are over, many of us are left with stress and remorse.
How to shift your mind into a positive gear after the holiday cheer.
Joy to the Earth
December 1st, 2009Everyone hopes for a white Christmas, but a green holiday season can be just as festive. Do you recycle and limit waste throughout the year but, amid all the gifts, garland, and extra lights involved with winter holidays, get too harried? Take these simple steps to make this season merrier for you and yours—and the planet.
