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1. The Diet-Friendly Holiday: Spread Yourself Thin
[DIET&FITNESS]
Whether you're throwing a party or simply in charge of helping with the food, you can play it heart smart and follow some simple guidelines. While it may be tempting to have a lavish spread of foods that are creamy, dreamy and fried, nobody will benefit from those unhealthy options. {relatedarticles}So here's how to trim the fat from the final party of the holidays without sacrificing great taste. When it comes to beverages, tea, diet... Read More
Whether you're throwing a party or simply in charge of helping with the food, you can play it heart smart and follow some simple guidelines. While it may be tempting to have a lavish spread of foods that are creamy, dreamy and fried, nobody will benefit from those unhealthy options. {relatedarticles}So here's how to trim the fat from the final party of the holidays without sacrificing great taste. When it comes to beverages, tea, diet... Read More
2. Slam-Dunk Unhealthy Munchies
[DIET&FITNESS]
Take a little of the madness out of your March basketball parties by serving up some healthy party food. If you're having everyone over to watch the game, then there are lots of traditional game-time foods that you can lighten up -- your guests don't even have to know it's good for them! Grilled foods make great low-fat options. Try making grilled chicken sandwiches or skewering chicken tenderloins and serving with a variety of... Read More
Take a little of the madness out of your March basketball parties by serving up some healthy party food. If you're having everyone over to watch the game, then there are lots of traditional game-time foods that you can lighten up -- your guests don't even have to know it's good for them! Grilled foods make great low-fat options. Try making grilled chicken sandwiches or skewering chicken tenderloins and serving with a variety of... Read More
3. Using Bargain Wines to Your Advantage
[FOOD&RECIPES]
Using bargain wines is often preferable for occasions when it would be unwise to invest a large amount of money in expensive wine. Do you really want to use top-notch red wine for making sangria or for serving up at parties, when friends have already had enough to drink? No, I didn't think so! Drinking Bargain Wines Blended wine is usually cheaper and a reasonable bet in terms of drinkability. As a general rule, Chilean... Read More
Using bargain wines is often preferable for occasions when it would be unwise to invest a large amount of money in expensive wine. Do you really want to use top-notch red wine for making sangria or for serving up at parties, when friends have already had enough to drink? No, I didn't think so! Drinking Bargain Wines Blended wine is usually cheaper and a reasonable bet in terms of drinkability. As a general rule, Chilean... Read More
4. EZ Guide To Party Food
[FOOD&RECIPES]
Martha Stewart ruined it for everyone. Perfectly sane people now operate under the belief that, in order to have friends over, they need a year of planning, an entire book's worth of chi-chi appetizers, and a venue that looks like it was decorated by a movie set designer. Martha lied. Having a successful party doesn't require expensive food or intensive cooking skills. Here are five festive tips for feeding your friends that aren't dependent on... Read More
Martha Stewart ruined it for everyone. Perfectly sane people now operate under the belief that, in order to have friends over, they need a year of planning, an entire book's worth of chi-chi appetizers, and a venue that looks like it was decorated by a movie set designer. Martha lied. Having a successful party doesn't require expensive food or intensive cooking skills. Here are five festive tips for feeding your friends that aren't dependent on... Read More
5. Get Real About Weight Loss
[DIET&FITNESS]
Dieting? Are you serious? Many people talk a big game when it comes to losing weight, but how committed are they when it comes to making the effort? {relatedarticles} You can assess your own weight-loss efforts and initiative to get started by asking yourself a few questions. Are you waiting to get started? If you're waiting for a certain event or stressor to pass before getting started, then forget it. There will... Read More
Dieting? Are you serious? Many people talk a big game when it comes to losing weight, but how committed are they when it comes to making the effort? {relatedarticles} You can assess your own weight-loss efforts and initiative to get started by asking yourself a few questions. Are you waiting to get started? If you're waiting for a certain event or stressor to pass before getting started, then forget it. There will... Read More
6. Hangover Prevention: Sip On This!
[DIET&FITNESS]
It's New Year's Eve and for many it's an opportunity - or an excuse -- to get downright toasty. Unfortunately, you could end up paying a heavy price tomorrow morning. The only surefire way to prevent a hangover is by abstaining from alcohol, but that doesn't mean you can't give it your best shot at prevention. {relatedarticles}For starters, it's good to practice moderation. The last thing you want to do is put yourself at risk for alcohol... Read More
It's New Year's Eve and for many it's an opportunity - or an excuse -- to get downright toasty. Unfortunately, you could end up paying a heavy price tomorrow morning. The only surefire way to prevent a hangover is by abstaining from alcohol, but that doesn't mean you can't give it your best shot at prevention. {relatedarticles}For starters, it's good to practice moderation. The last thing you want to do is put yourself at risk for alcohol... Read More
7. Holiday Drinks That Won't Derail Your Diet
[DIET&FITNESS]
You could be cruising for a boozing this holiday season if you're too much into the spirits. Those festive drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, can quickly add up. In fact, they can do as much damage as the unhealthy party foods you're avoiding in the name of weight loss.{relatedarticles} Most people aren't aware of how high in calories a single drink can be. Let's start off with the traditional favorites. A serving of... Read More
You could be cruising for a boozing this holiday season if you're too much into the spirits. Those festive drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, can quickly add up. In fact, they can do as much damage as the unhealthy party foods you're avoiding in the name of weight loss.{relatedarticles} Most people aren't aware of how high in calories a single drink can be. Let's start off with the traditional favorites. A serving of... Read More
8. Fun Parties for Kids When You're on a Budget
[MOMS]
With kids, anytime is the time for a party. You do not have to rent giant blow-ups for your front yard and feed every kid within a radius of 100 miles either. Letting your kids have a slumber party with a homemade cake, homemade pizza, a couple of bags of chips and cokes will be remembered for a lifetime. ... Read More
With kids, anytime is the time for a party. You do not have to rent giant blow-ups for your front yard and feed every kid within a radius of 100 miles either. Letting your kids have a slumber party with a homemade cake, homemade pizza, a couple of bags of chips and cokes will be remembered for a lifetime. ... Read More
9. Survive Celebrations without Overdoing It
[DIET&FITNESS]
From parties to potlucks, it seems like almost every event attend is planned on a platform of eating... or overeating for most of us. Instead of following our regular eating routine, we save room by skipping meals. Unfortunately, by party time we throw caution to the wind and start scarfing down every morsel we can get our hands on. Suddenly, those creamy dips, fried egg rolls and chips don't seem so sinister. The key is to eat... Read More
From parties to potlucks, it seems like almost every event attend is planned on a platform of eating... or overeating for most of us. Instead of following our regular eating routine, we save room by skipping meals. Unfortunately, by party time we throw caution to the wind and start scarfing down every morsel we can get our hands on. Suddenly, those creamy dips, fried egg rolls and chips don't seem so sinister. The key is to eat... Read More
