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Natural Awakenings Milwaukee 2023 Holiday Gift Guide: a local, sustainable, wellness approach  to your holiday shopping

Nov 01, 2023 12:00AM ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

This holiday season, give back to the Earth as well & your loved ones! Use our Holiday Gift Guide to help take you from being stressed-out and stretched-thin, to feeling vibrant and healthy.

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People playing pickleball on outdoor tennis court

Pickleball is Booming: Get into a Pickle for Holiday Fitness

Nov 30, 2022 08:30AM ● By Jyl Steinback

The holidays are a perfect time to discover pickleball, America's fastest growing sport that is bringing people of all ages and athletic abilities together for fun and fitness.

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Set of adult and child's feet wearing warm wool socks, resting on coffee table in front of roaring fireplace

A Feast of Light

Nov 30, 2022 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

When we fill our souls with everyday magic, we become more inclined to feel blessed and pass blessings along to others, creating a feast of light during all seasons.

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Homemade crafted snowman and reindeer made out of wood

Sustainable Holidays: Easy Tips for an Eco-Friendly Season

Nov 30, 2022 08:30AM ● By Kirby Baldwin

The holidays generate a lot of waste. Here are ways to cut down on consumption to lessen the environmental impact of the holiday season without sacrificing any joy.

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The Best Gift of All: Teaching Children the Spirit of Giving

Nov 30, 2022 08:30AM ● By Madiha Saeed

Whether through donating material things, sharing time or freely conveying love and kindness, here are ways to teach kids the value of generosity.

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Small dog lying down next to holiday basket of berries

Holiday Treats for Cats and Dogs: Easy-to-Make Festive Recipes to Delight Pets

Nov 30, 2022 08:30AM ● By Tonya Wilhelm

Homemade pet treats using healthy ingredients make great holiday gifts for dogs, cats and pet-loving friends and family.

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Table full of various plated brunch dishes and foods alongside mugs of coffee, small pumpkins, cinnamon sticks, leaves and other autumn decor

Merry Brunching: Put a Healthier Twist on Favorite Recipes

Nov 30, 2022 08:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

With a few easy modifications, serve up healthier versions of tasty brunch foods over the holiday gathering season.

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Holiday Volunteering: The Gift of Giving

Nov 30, 2022 08:30AM

The holiday season is the time for giving. Get into the spirit by volunteering time and treasure to meaningful causes and underprivileged individuals with these thoughtful ideas.

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A Happy Halloween for Pets: Nine Ways to Keep a Dog or Cat Safe

Sep 30, 2022 08:30AM ● By Karen Shaw Becker

Potential hazards to avoid and precautions to take to ensure pet dogs and cats stay healthy, happy and safe during Halloween celebrations.

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The Sweet Danger of Sugar: Ways to Enjoy Healthier Holiday Fare

Nov 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Christy Ratliff

Low-sugar eating strategies and dessert recipes to protect our physical and mental health this holiday season.

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Baklava Cookie Cups

Nov 30, 2021 08:30AM

A healthy recipe twist on baklava using natural sweeteners instead of sugar.

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Baked Apples

Nov 30, 2021 08:30AM

This sugar-free, gluten-free, vegan recipe for stuffed baked apples is a healthy holiday dessert, perfect for those with dietary restrictions.

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A healthy dark chocolate bark recipe with pistachios, cranberries and shredded coconut

A Dietician’s Healthy Dark Chocolate Bark

Nov 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Jessica Bippen

This festive dark chocolate bark recipe is holiday-themed with red, white and green toppings of dried cranberries, shredded coconut and pistachios.

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Honey Lavender Cookies

Nov 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Sue B.

Skip the sugar cookies this holiday season and opt for healthier treats made with honey, lavender and whole wheat flour.

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Holiday Zen: Stress-Free Fitness and Self-Care

Nov 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Maya Whitman

Despite our best efforts, holiday time can frazzle our nerves. These simple, self-care fitness tips can help to relieve holiday stress and break the cycle of seasonal overindulgence.

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Eco-friendly toiletry gifts wrapped in sustainable holiday packaging

Greening the Holidays: How to Celebrate Sustainably

Nov 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Sustainable modifications to the holiday dinner, eco-friendly decorating tactics and green gift ideas to celebrate the season in ways that are less harmful to the planet.

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Season of Light: Celebrating the Soul of Winter

Nov 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Winter has its own jewel-toned beauty that rivals summer’s most dazzling hour if we pay attention.

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Pot of Thanksgiving holiday squash soup on table surrounded by healthy ingredients

Eat Well to Feel Well: Thanksgiving Fare That Boosts Mental Health

Oct 29, 2021 08:30AM ● By Christy Ratliff

Serve up healthier, nutrient-rich options this Thanksgiving to alleviate anxiety and depression, stabilize mood and promote mental health and wellness.

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Seluisauganasda Cherokee Cornmeal Cookies

Oct 29, 2021 08:30AM ● By La Potosina

A creative, nutritious way to celebrate indigenous tradition during the holidays with a cornmeal cookie recipe that includes ingredients to boost mental health.

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’Tis the Season to Save the Planet: Eco-Friendly Holiday Ideas

Nov 27, 2020 08:30AM

Reduce holiday-related waste with these sustainable twists on classic traditions and eco-friendly, low-waste gift ideas and tips.

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