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Homemade holiday food gift idea
The Gift of Yum: Homemade Treats Spark Holiday Cheer

Nov 27, 2020 08:30AM ● By April Thompson

Edible homemade gift ideas that make for healthy holiday treats to help slow down the shopping frenzy of the season and provide nourishing food to loved ones.

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Jar of lentil brown rice soup dry mix
Lentil Brown Rice Soup

Nov 27, 2020 08:30AM ● By Mackenzie Burgess

Give your loved ones the gift of healthy food this holiday season with a recipe and jar full of all the dry ingredients to make Lentil Brown Rice Soup.

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Christmas Cocoa Crunch Bark recipe for holiday gift ideas
Christmas Cocoa Crunch Bark

Nov 27, 2020 08:30AM ● By Mackenzie Burgess

Spread cheer over the holidays with this delicious recipe for Christmas Cocoa Crunch Bark, a healthy way to sweeten the season.

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Energy bites recipe
Energy Bites

Nov 27, 2020 08:30AM ● By Mackenzie Burgess, RDN

These customizable energy bites are the perfect snack to grab and go, taking 5 minutes or less to make. It's easy to create festive bites for the holidays by adding food coloring.

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Rosemary infused vinegar recipe as a holiday gift
Rosemary-Infused Vinegar

Nov 27, 2020 08:30AM ● By Stephanie Hafferty

This fragrant, versatile rosemary-infused vinegar recipe makes a delightful holiday gift that can be enjoyed for months, delicious in salad dressings, on vegetables or added to sauces.

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Meaningful holiday gift idea
Reinvent the Holidays: More Meaning, Less Stuff

Nov 27, 2020 08:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

The pandemic is shifting this year’s holidays, motivating parents to seek out affordable, meaningful, sustainable and non-material gift ideas for kids, saving money and creating memories.

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Child in giving spirit by holiday tree
Instilling the Giving Spirit in Kids

Nov 27, 2020 08:30AM

The holiday season is the perfect time for parents to encourage children to learn about the value of giving, teaching empathy and compassion as lifelong lessons.

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Meditation welcoming in the new year
Fresh Rituals for a New Year

Nov 27, 2020 08:30AM

Here are several New Year’s rituals to help us connect more deeply to our loved ones, to ourselves and to a richer sense of purpose as we embrace the promise of 2021.

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Giving Thanks for a Healthy Feast: How to Lighten Up Thanksgiving Fare

Oct 30, 2020 08:30AM ● By April Thompson

Thanksgiving might be a smaller affair this year, making it the perfect time to up the side-dish game, embrace healthier options and take advantage of delicious, in-season produce.

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Meditating on Gratitude
Giving Thanks: Meditation on Gratitude and Joy

Oct 30, 2020 08:30AM ● By Jack Kornfield

Bestselling author, Buddhist practitioner and mindfulness practice teacher Jack Kornfield offers a meditation that opens our hearts to gratitude and joy this holiday season.

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Waste-Free Feasting: How to Reduce Holiday Food Waste

Nov 27, 2019 08:30AM

Eco-friendly holiday waste reduction strategies to apply when planning the family meal gatherings.

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The Merry Vegan: People-Pleasing Holiday Sweets

Nov 27, 2019 08:30AM

Healthy vegan, gluten- and grain-free holiday treats and desserts, including recipes for peanut butter cookies, no-bake pecan snowballs and peanut butter cup bars.

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Refresh Holiday Traditions: Making the Old New and Green

Nov 27, 2019 08:30AM

Eco-friendly, green twists on holiday family traditions to help instill the importance of sustainability in kids.

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Beyond Toys: Gifts that Evoke Kids’ Creativity

Nov 30, 2018 10:59AM ● By Sandra Murphy

From do-it-yourself robots to language lessons to field trips, outside-the-box gifts for children will summon their excitement and build favorite memories.

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Earth Christmas: Guide to Sustainable Merry-Making

Nov 30, 2018 10:59AM

Eco-strategies for trees, decorations and gifts mean we can extend our holiday good will to our beleaguered home planet as well.

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Simple Sheet Pan Suppers: Family-Pleasing Holiday Meals

Nov 30, 2018 10:59AM ● By Judith Fertig

Preparing a meal for a hungry holiday crowd can be as simple as arranging protein and vegetables in a baking sheet, seasoning them and popping them in the oven.

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Pet-Safe Holidays: Tips to Keep Them Merry and Safe

Nov 30, 2018 10:59AM ● By Sandra Murphy

Holidays can turn dangerous for pets due to the presence of tinsel that can be swallowed, tree water containing preservatives, and table food that’s toxic to animals—and other hazards.

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Sharable Thanksgiving: Ways to Focus on What Really Matters

Oct 31, 2017 11:55AM ● By Marlaina Donato

In this special holiday, we can find fresh ways to celebrate our interconnectedness with one another.

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Healthy Holiday Libations: Restorative Drinks Revive Good Cheer

Nov 30, 2016 11:33AM ● By Judith Fertig

If holidays leave us feeling stressed, hung over or sniffle-prone, sipping a healthy drink can revive body and spirit.

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