Christmas is tomorrow. And as exciting as it is, it’s very normal to feel a bit stressed about the big event. A home filled with friends and family is a reason to celebrate. But with children, pets, in laws, and other guests to consider it can be a challenge to keep everyone entertained, safe, ... Read More ›
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UPDATED:December 5, 2018
8 easy tricks to avoid packing on holiday pounds
Gaining weight over the holidays is hard to avoid. In fact, it’s common to gain anywhere from one to 10 holiday pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. But if you don’t want to wake up on January first feeling like an overstuffed turkey, you don’t have to. And don’t worry you won’t have ... Read More ›
UPDATED:December 24, 2017
Christmas tree tips to keep your family safe
Tomorrow is the big day. And you probably have every moment between now and then planned perfectly. From the gift exchange to the food, with your careful planning no doubt it will all go off without a hitch. But if you have a live Christmas tree, there’s an important task which may have been left ... Read More ›
UPDATED:December 20, 2017
URGENT: Keep your pets safe from these 5 holiday hazards
If you consider your pets full-fledged members of your family, you’re in good company. According to one major poll, 95 percent of pet owners do. And that means it’s only natural that we want them to participate in our holiday celebrations too. But unlike the human members of your family, pets ... Read More ›
UPDATED:December 27, 2017
Healthy swaps for holiday parties your guests will love
If “the holidays” were just Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, none of us would have to worry about gaining weight this time of year. We could simply enjoy those two meals. However, the reality is the holiday season is actually a food-filled extravaganza that stretches from Thanksgiving straight ... Read More ›
UPDATED:December 4, 2017
Holiday giving doesn’t just feel good – it’s good for you!
“’Tis better to give than to receive.” Like many of us, you probably learned that expression from your parents. And when the time came, you probably passed it along to your kids and grandkids. Turns out that familiar old saw is actually true. The value of generosity can’t be overstated. And ... Read More ›
UPDATED:December 4, 2017
6 ways your body is silently warning you to reduce stress
Stress can strike anytime of the year. But the holidays can be particularly hectic. And even those things that bring us the most joy… decorating, shopping for gifts and spending time socializing with friends and family… put extra demands on our time driving stress levels through the roof. But ... Read More ›
UPDATED:December 1, 2017
6 proven ways to beat holiday stress and anxiety
Who doesn’t love the holidays? After all, they call it the most wonderful time of the year for a reason. And with all the parties, presents, food and music it’s easy to see why. But the truth is, as much as we look forward to these couple of months, stress and anxiety is a reality this time of ... Read More ›
UPDATED:November 29, 2017
5 healthy Christmas gifts for under $50 bucks
Stumped what to give for Christmas gifts this year? With the clock running out, and stress levels rising, it’s crunch time. But don’t panic. We’re here to help. We have five clever Christmas gifts that everyone on your list will love. Plus each of them is a sneaky way to slip in the gift of good ... Read More ›
UPDATED:November 14, 2017
Pass on these favorite Thanksgiving foods (pick these instead)
Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. I love waking up to the smell of the sauerkraut that’s already been cooking for hours. (An old Baltimore tradition.) I never miss the parades. And then there’s the mouthwatering Thanksgiving meal itself. Indulging, and perhaps even ... Read More ›
