Tag Archives: holidays
Looking for the perfect way to unwind from holiday shopping?
Holiday shopping can take a toll on your body. Many of us will find ourselves exhausted from last-minute holiday shopping which tends to create stress that frequently leads to numerous body aches and pains. I can’t think of a better…
Our holiday recipe favorites: pretzel peppermint bark
Holiday treats and sweets happen to juxtapose themselves into one of my favorite things, yet one of my biggest enemies of the holiday season. Nevertheless, peppermint bark sneaks by any guilt I might have and wins every year. Scrolling through…
Holiday gift-giving in Grand Rapids
As we have covered our favorite places to find holiday gifts in Detroit and Milford, we move towards the other side of the state in visiting what West Michigan offers us for our holiday shopping lore. Continuing in efforts of supporting…
Easy ways to keep holiday bulge at bay
The eating season is upon us. So how are we expected to keep it under control with so many tasty treats tempting us? Here are several easy tricks you can pull out of your stocking to curb cravings and still…
Winter spices for coffee drinkers
On the obsessed side of “self-proclaimed coffee addict,” I’m always on the look out for new concoctions, and dedicate an entire Pinterest board to my love of the warm, caffeine juice. My favorite time of the year is when Starbucks…
Kicking off Healthy Blue Holiday!
‘Tis the season for holiday gatherings, shopping, family traditions and winter wonderlands. As you begin preparing for snow and presents, Healthy Blue Xtras and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan are celebrating the season and sharing holiday shopping tips to…
We have all fallen victim to the dreaded food coma, or that after-lunch slump. You feel warm and fuzzy, with an overwhelming urge to crawl into bed and snooze the afternoon away. Though we feel them throughout the entire year,…
Volunteers, anyone? Give back & get happy
A lot of us – myself included – muddle through November and December, fighting the holiday blues because we can’t afford to get all of the stuff that we see on TV. And some are missing loved ones that are…
Guilt free healthy, holiday-dessert recipes to complete your Thanksgiving feast
Finding ways to help people focus on becoming healthier from the inside out is gratifying for me. With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, I find that it’s often a bit more challenging to find these recipes, especially in the dessert category. That’s…
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