HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE
The holiday season is here and it’s this time of year that can make you crazy! It can be chaotic, stressful and unhealthy; but it doesn’t necessarily have to be! Over the years we’ve shared a variety of healthy holiday-inspired ideas and so today we have compiled our favorite posts from the past all into one holiday survival guide. So, grab a cup of coffee, sit back, relax and read on to see how you can make your holiday season a little bit healthier and even lighten the stress load that the season can bring! Consider this our gift to you! Cheers!
PRACTICE GRATITUDE
We challenge you this holiday season (and ultimately year-round) to wake up each morning and choose gratitude! Find the silver linings in each day with these simple ideas to give thanks each day! Read more
COMMIT TO GIVING
Gifts make the holidays fun for our children, but teaching them the value of giving rather than receiving is one of the greatest gifts you can give your family. We’ve offered a few suggestions to get your family giving. Read more
MINIMIZE INDULGENCES
Thanksgiving is mostly a day of indulgence. Having an occasional day like this isn’t a bad thing; but our Thanksgiving attitude tends to stretch through New Year’s! Here are 6 tips to make your Thanksgiving feast (and the rest of the holiday season) as healthy as possible. Read more
SIMPLIFY THE SEASON
While this time of year can be one of the most enjoyable, it also can be stressful! We should be slowing down and celebrating with friends and family. Here are some ways to simplify and reduce the stress during this busy time of year. Read more
MERRY IN MODERATION
Outsmart the highly-marketed sweet temptations that are readily available during the holiday season. Here’s one simple tip to help you eat for success during the holidays. Read more
HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES
There are always plenty of holiday celebrations to go around, so try some of these strategies to prevent an increased waistline and ensure a healthier holiday season! Here are small changes that you can make at home this holiday season. Read more
SIMPLE BAKING SWAPS
Here’s a few simple baking swaps for making healthier versions of your favorite desserts (like carrot cake) healthy! You’re sure to please both those with a sweet tooth and the health conscious. Read more
HEALTHY HOLIDAY PUNCH
You can still enjoy that festive holiday punch with this simple recipe. To avoid the excess sugar that is typically in these drinks, make your own healthy beverage from sparkling water and fresh citrus fruits. Read more
LIMIT HOLIDAY SCREEN TIME
It’s easy to get wrapped up in the special Christmas TV programming that starts in December. Kids could sit in front of it all day long if we let them! Choose some special shows but then also make sure to plan in some fun, family activities, too. Here are some ideas from one of our favorite guest bloggers, Melodie Griffin. Read More
CURE VACATION BOREDOM
Once Christmas has come and gone, the kids will still be on break! While you’d think the new toys and games would keep them busy and content, that’s not always the case. So, if your kids are showing signs of boredom, we are here to help! Read More
Here’s to a happy, healthy, and stress-free holiday season!
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