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See also Part One: Planning the Meal, and Part Two: Create a Timeline. Just because it’s a special occasion doesn’t mean you should eat completely unhealthy. Ok, the actively losing weight part of me had to get that out! Are you kidding me? My favorite part of Thanksgiving is carb-laden dressing, gravy and pecan pie!!! I am ...
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If you are hosting family for the upcoming holidays, you’re probably wondering what to feed everyone. I’ve got some ideas for healthy, inexpensive meals that will be easy on your pocketbook and simple to prepare. Since holiday visits usually revolve around one big, extravagant meal, I’m going to use leftovers from the main meal and simple ...
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For planning the meal and all the other details that go into a festive dinner, a Thanksgiving Timeline is a great tool to use to keep your holiday plan on track and lighten your stress leading up to the big day. Use a manila folder, planner or even your iPhone calendar app to keep track ...
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Everyone loves Thanksgiving. And everyone hates all the work. So, this year for Thanksgiving let’s try a new approach. Let’s go into this holiday with a plan for the work to be minimal. We’ll apply six simple principles to maximize holiday enjoyment for everyone. 1. Make a plan. Don’t think I’m crazy, but I make a list ...
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Thanksgiving week is upon us. If you're like me, then you are really excited about all the yummy treats we get to eat this week. But you may also be cringing thinking of the week's worth of food we pack into one meal. Here are some simple food substitutes you can use to make that ...
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Every year the average person gains between 2-5 pounds during the Holiday season. Just imagine that adding up over the course of several years....yikes! But there are some simple things that I do to both save some money and keep things healthier during the holiday meals, and you can do these things, too! Here are ...
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It's that time of year...costumed youngsters trick or treating for goodies to fill up their bags. And, then the days after of telling kids, "No, you can't eat 10 pieces of candy before dinner (or before bed)!" Most parents would admit that sugaring up their kids during Halloween is acceptable and a fun once a ...
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Recently I partnered with some other bloggers to bring you a 12 Days of Christmas series. We shared recipes, homeschool tips and printables, Christmas decorations, homemade gift ideas and a lot of ways to save money during the holidays. Here's round of up all the ideas. Enjoy and Merry Christmas! Tips for a Healthy Holiday on ...
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