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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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As someone who shops regularly and saves money at Whole Foods Market, I feel continually frustrated when people complain about organic food prices and tell me it's hard to save on healthy foods. It's like a walled fortress of misconceptions that I'm constantly trying to tear down and show people that yes, you can save money and ...
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This is part of a series about changing one family's diet toward healthier choices. I am not a dietician, just a mom who wants to find out what works best for our family. I hope this can inspire you to find what works for you. Click here to read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3... Dessert ...
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This is part of a series about changing one family's diet toward healthier choices. I am not a dietician, just a mom who wants to find out what works best for our family. I hope this can inspire you to find what works for you. Click here to read Part 1 or Part 2. Food Group Rebalancing Our ...
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