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Holiday Gift Guide: For Your Sister
Anyone who has siblings knows that while you may disagree at times, your siblings are some of the best people you can know. Your sister may have been a pain at times, but at the end of the day, she’s there for you. You’ll want to show appreciation for her with some Christmas gifts for sisters that she’ll really enjoy. Infuser Water Bottle If your sister is pretty active and healthy, then she probably drinks quite a bit of water. However, after some time, water can start to get a little boring. By getting her an infuser water bottle, she’ll be saving money and resources by not buying flavored single-use…
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Tips for Keeping it Low Carb This Holiday Season
Low-carb eaters are a different breed than your typical dieters. Instead of counting calories and choosing low-fat everything, they’re opting for a daily intake of healthy fat as their main source of fuel for energy. This way of eating is referred to as the ketogenic diet because the goal is to achieve elevated ketone levels in the bloodstream which is how you know your body is burning fat, rather than glucose, for fuel. Luckily for low-carb folks, Christmas is a very keto-friendly time of year. If you’re looking to minimize your carbohydrate intake during the holiday season, it is quite possible that you can still enjoy many of your favorite…
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Holiday Gift Guide: For The Budget Conscious
You might sometimes feel pressured to get people Christmas gifts because of social stigmas, but you might also be a bit short on money. This can be a stressful time, because you’re trying to figure out how to afford all of these gifts while also affording things like necessary bills. You don’t have to show up empty-handed or suffer embarrassment from not being able to afford a decent gift for someone. There are many options for gift giving on even the tightest budget. Budget gifts can be incredibly thoughtful and may be more popular! Homemade Treats If you have a favorite recipe for desserts, you might want to create a…
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Holiday Gift Guide: For Teachers
Teaching can certainly be a stressful and underappreciated job. Many teachers work for long hours with lower pay just to ensure that the next generation of kids have a good, solid foundation that they can build off of. Whether you want to show appreciation to a teacher of yours or to someone in your life who is also a teacher, there are plenty of good gifts you can give them to make their lives easier. Coffee Mugs or Tumblers First off, many teachers like to drink a lot of coffee. It really fuels them throughout the day, which can get a bit tiring at some points. A good mug or…
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Managing Weight Loss During the Holidays
As we are facing the December holidays, I thought it would be cool to post about managing weight loss during the holidays. I’m in this boat too! I lost 15 lbs this summer and fall and now have to try to maintain it. These posts are reminders for me as well! The Problem… So you lost some weight, or you’ve been dieting and exercising, hoping to drop a size, or two, or maybe more. But now the holidays are coming. If you’re dreading December… Wondering how you’ll possibly resist all of those scrumptious desserts, high-carb and high-fat choices at the Christmas buffet table… Rest assured you’re not alone. The weight…
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5 Tips To Better Manage Holiday Stress
The holiday season starts to gain steam at the beginning of November and since it is December, time only moves faster! The holidays are an opportunity to spend time with family and friends, to take some time off work, or even escape for a winter getaway. For all the joy and fun, though, so comes the stress. I find the holidays to be an exciting time. Since our family lives a good distance from both my husband’s family and my family, whenever we can all get together is usually a lovely time. But I know that isn’t always the case for everyone. Expectations Lead to Holiday Stress The expectations of…
