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10 Tips for a More Meaningful and Less Stressful Holiday

Does your Christmas spirit get lost in the frenzy this time of year? Is your household so hectic during December that it could drive even Bob Cratchit to tear out his hair? Well, you might as well face the fact that not even the Grinch can stop Christmas from coming; so we must learn strategies for surviving the holidays with our sanity (and our... >Full Story

  • Header Image Where did St. Nick come from?

    Where did Santa Claus come from? Let’s journey back to 300 A.D. to the country we now call Turkey.  A young boy named Nicholas has just become an orphan and gone to live with his uncle. A large sum of money was bequeathed to Nicholas, to be presented when he came of age.  Being a wise man of faith, his uncle taught Nicholas about God and giving... >more

  • Header Image Holiday Eating: Cast Away the Guilt, Keep the Taste

    As a nutritionist, I surprise people with my motto: if you’re going to indulge, then do it right (have the full-fat version) and really enjoy it! I believe healthy eating includes food high in cream, butter, sugar or salt….just not every day and not every meal. It gets a little trickier during the holiday season with parties, potlucks... >more

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All I Want for Christmas

Gifts. The wise men came bearing them, the Romans charitably gave them and our great- grandparents exchanged them. And yet, of all the Christmas traditions, this is the one I struggle with most. Obligation overtakes joy. Exhaustion halts blessing. And crankiness saps creativity. What to buy for the person who has everything? Never mind the absurdity [...] Read More >

Lessons from a Christmas Dress

Oh, my precious Sara. A girly-girl through and through. Last year she went through a bit of a phase of wearing a leotard (fully loaded with tutu and crown and scepter, I might add) around the house just for kicks. Like, every day, basically. I thought it was cute, until I tried to take her [...] Read More >

Surviving the stress-filled holidays: A must-have list of tips to reduce chaos

No matter how many resolutions we make, the holidays always seem to cause us to throw budgetary caution to the wind. If you’re hoping for the gift of more time with your family during the holidays — take heart. Consulting this list, and checking it twice is sure to help you be wary of your budget, [...] Read More >

Healthy, Happy Holiday Tips

Food safety Defrost frozen turkey in the fridge if possible. If defrosting at room temperature, wrap the bird in a heavy paper bag to prevent the surface from getting warm before the centre defrosts. Don’t over-stuff the turkey. Pack it loosely, and remove the stuffing right after taking the bird out of the oven. Remove leftover meat from [...] Read More >

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