Gearing Up for Holiday Eats
With the holidays slowly but surely approaching, here are some tips to help you avoid putting on the extra poundage, even if you decide to indulge just a bit.* If you think you're going to splurge on ...
Make your holidays active!
For halloween each year, rather than sitting around and eating candy, we go hiking at Mt. Tam, followed by pumpkin carving in the woods at Pantoll Campground. It is still festive, but much more activ ...
Everything in Moderation for the Holidays
There are lots of things you can do this season to avoid the unhealthful choices that often accompany holiday cheer:1) Get a little of everything rather than lots of one thing, which ensures you get a ...
General Healthy Holiday Eats
Happy eating! Here's a short list of some of the foods you can substitute all the fatty holiday goodies with:Pretzels and baked chipsFresh fruits and veggiesPlain nutsCrudites with salsaShrimp cocktai ...
Get organized during the holidays
A survey was conducted in collaboration with the Bank of America, centered around the holiday season. I thought I had some eye-opening results. We all know this, but it helps to see it on paper. So ...
Shine this Holiday Season
Relax and glow with the warmth of the holiday season. This five minute guided meditation will open your third chakra and brighten your mood for any celebration.Sit or lie comfortably and breathe in an ...
School holiday ideas
Do you ever get stumped for ideas when it comes to entertaining your kids during the school holidays? For holiday snacks, try chopped-up raw carrots or peppers with a se ...
PLAN For Healthy Holiday Eating
Thanksgiving is a big gorging day, but once that huge meal is over it's over. The rest of December, however, presents us with an entire season of festive eating. It is said that the average American ...
Giving During the Holidays
I have been cleaning around the house lately, and there is a thought that I would like to share with all of you. I noticed that there are a lot of things that are in a good condition, but are just not ...
Get Out of the Kitchen at Holiday Parties
We all know that every party ends up in the kitchen. Why is that? Sometimes it's because that's where all the food is! Try to get out of the kitchen at this season's holiday parties and you'll avoi ...