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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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11. Sensible Swaps for High-Fat Holiday Foods
[HOLIDAYS]
Humans are party animals. For millennia, we have celebrated holidays that mark days of personal, religious, and cultural importance. We like nothing better than to gather with our loved ones, dance, talk, and yes; eat. Food has been central to all our celebrations since the beginning of time. {relatedarticles} Our ancestors usually served the heaviest, richest meals during holidays, because the time and effort it took to... Read More
Humans are party animals. For millennia, we have celebrated holidays that mark days of personal, religious, and cultural importance. We like nothing better than to gather with our loved ones, dance, talk, and yes; eat. Food has been central to all our celebrations since the beginning of time. {relatedarticles} Our ancestors usually served the heaviest, richest meals during holidays, because the time and effort it took to... Read More
12. The Best Black Friday Beauty Buys
[STYLE&BEAUTY]
If you're one of the brave people who ventures out for a little post-Thanksgiving shopping on Black Friday, then you may want to put something more than TVs, toys and holiday décor on your list. There are lots of glam and gorgeous purchases you can make to make you - and your holidays - brighter this year. Now is the time to look for those luxuries that you tell yourself all year that you can't afford - because it's... Read More
If you're one of the brave people who ventures out for a little post-Thanksgiving shopping on Black Friday, then you may want to put something more than TVs, toys and holiday décor on your list. There are lots of glam and gorgeous purchases you can make to make you - and your holidays - brighter this year. Now is the time to look for those luxuries that you tell yourself all year that you can't afford - because it's... Read More
13. Holiday Eating Strategies
[HOLIDAYS]
Healthy eating usually takes a back burner to rich luscious foods when the holidays come around. Traditional foods laden with fats and calories tempt our palates and we tend to overeat. Vegetables are served in buttery sauces or sweetened concoctions. Fruits are hidden in flaky pastries and syrupy desserts. Candy and cookies are considered a food group. With all these rich and fattening foods to eat, your wellbeing can suffer. Strategies are... Read More
Healthy eating usually takes a back burner to rich luscious foods when the holidays come around. Traditional foods laden with fats and calories tempt our palates and we tend to overeat. Vegetables are served in buttery sauces or sweetened concoctions. Fruits are hidden in flaky pastries and syrupy desserts. Candy and cookies are considered a food group. With all these rich and fattening foods to eat, your wellbeing can suffer. Strategies are... Read More
14. Must-Have Holiday Dishes
[HOLIDAYS]
One of the biggest complaints around the holidays is the amount of time it takes to cook everything for a festive holiday meal. No one wants to be stuck in a hot kitchen all day when they could be out enjoying time with family and friends. We've collected some great simple recipes that capture the spirit of the holidays while still giving you the freedom to enjoy the season!Read More
One of the biggest complaints around the holidays is the amount of time it takes to cook everything for a festive holiday meal. No one wants to be stuck in a hot kitchen all day when they could be out enjoying time with family and friends. We've collected some great simple recipes that capture the spirit of the holidays while still giving you the freedom to enjoy the season!Read More
15. 3 Steps to Eliminate Holiday Stress
[HOLIDAYS]
Much of our holiday stress is self induced. We all love the holidays and want to them to be a truly enjoyable and rewarding experience. We tend to spend a great deal of time and effort engaging in various activities trying to make the time period extra special. Our desire to have the best holidays possible often delivers irony, just like O. Henry's Gift of the Magi. Instead of enjoying the holiday season, we spend our holiday season stressed and... Read More
Much of our holiday stress is self induced. We all love the holidays and want to them to be a truly enjoyable and rewarding experience. We tend to spend a great deal of time and effort engaging in various activities trying to make the time period extra special. Our desire to have the best holidays possible often delivers irony, just like O. Henry's Gift of the Magi. Instead of enjoying the holiday season, we spend our holiday season stressed and... Read More
16. How to Prevent Holiday Weight Gain
[HOLIDAYS]
by Todd Pheifer The New Year's resolution is an opportunity to "start over" and work to redeem failures of the past year. It is not uncommon for one of these resolutions to include weight-loss, which stems from the three-month "eating season" that runs from Halloween through the Christmas holidays. As a society we very much enjoy our food, and the fall season is fraught... Read More
by Todd Pheifer The New Year's resolution is an opportunity to "start over" and work to redeem failures of the past year. It is not uncommon for one of these resolutions to include weight-loss, which stems from the three-month "eating season" that runs from Halloween through the Christmas holidays. As a society we very much enjoy our food, and the fall season is fraught... Read More
17. The Importance of Family Rituals
[MOMS]
Most moms notice that their kids enjoy repetition. From watching the same video over and over to requesting a favorite book every night at bedtime, children crave the security and reassurance that a consistent routine provides. One way to enhance this sense of comfort derived from repetition is to create or carry on family rituals. Family rituals are meaningful acts, repeated on a predictable schedule, that celebrate the uniqueness... Read More
Most moms notice that their kids enjoy repetition. From watching the same video over and over to requesting a favorite book every night at bedtime, children crave the security and reassurance that a consistent routine provides. One way to enhance this sense of comfort derived from repetition is to create or carry on family rituals. Family rituals are meaningful acts, repeated on a predictable schedule, that celebrate the uniqueness... Read More
18. Tips for a Nearly Stress-Free Christmas
[HOLIDAYS]
Ironically, the Christmas season that is supposed to be a time of joy and celebration often turns into a real hassle. Most people end up spending the whole time harried and unhappy. However, if you take time out to relax and prioritize your activities, you can actually enjoy the Christmas season without stressing yourself unnecessarily. {relatedarticles} One... Read More
Ironically, the Christmas season that is supposed to be a time of joy and celebration often turns into a real hassle. Most people end up spending the whole time harried and unhappy. However, if you take time out to relax and prioritize your activities, you can actually enjoy the Christmas season without stressing yourself unnecessarily. {relatedarticles} One... Read More
19. Special Easter Recipes
[FOOD&RECIPES]
As Easter draws near, we're often left scrambling trying to find the right ham recipe for Easter dinner, or even the right demi-glaze to make for that ham. What about dessert? Surely you're going to need a great dessert recipe, right? Use these surefire recipes for your next family gathering and enjoy the feast that is sure to come. Cinnamon Pork Roast Serves 6 Ingredients: 3-1/2 to 4... Read More
As Easter draws near, we're often left scrambling trying to find the right ham recipe for Easter dinner, or even the right demi-glaze to make for that ham. What about dessert? Surely you're going to need a great dessert recipe, right? Use these surefire recipes for your next family gathering and enjoy the feast that is sure to come. Cinnamon Pork Roast Serves 6 Ingredients: 3-1/2 to 4... Read More
20. Don't Be Scared of Halloween Candy
[DIET&FITNESS]
Halloween is the start of the holiday eating season, but it doesn't have to result in extra pounds that linger into the New Year. It's possible to enjoy the treats of the season without blowing your diet. One of the best tactics is to buy candy that you don't like so that you're less likely to indulge. {relatedarticles}Wait until the very last minute to buy candy to hand out - the longer it sits around, the more tempted you'll be... Read More
Halloween is the start of the holiday eating season, but it doesn't have to result in extra pounds that linger into the New Year. It's possible to enjoy the treats of the season without blowing your diet. One of the best tactics is to buy candy that you don't like so that you're less likely to indulge. {relatedarticles}Wait until the very last minute to buy candy to hand out - the longer it sits around, the more tempted you'll be... Read More
