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Almonds Are a Superfood

It’s the perfect time of the year to enjoy some nutritious almonds. It’s the holiday season and a great opportunity to incorporate more healthy nuts into your diet. One of your healthiest nut choices is delicious and nutritious almonds. Almonds are filled with healthy fats your body loves. They also are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.…
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Starting a Book Club

One of the greatest avenues to meet new dynamic interesting people and to grow in your own knowledge and wisdom is to join or create a book club. You can join or begin an online book club, like Goodreads.com, or a traditional book club. There is no substitute for the face to face interaction, fun…
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Bah Humbug

There Are Many Reasons For Your Bah Humbug Do you want to turn the feelings of Bah Humbug to Ho Ho Ho this year? There are several causes if the holiday blues. Typical sources of holiday sadness are stress, fatigue, financial stress, the grief of an old relationship, loss of a loved one, over-commercialization, unrealistic…
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Stress-Proof Your Holidays

The greatest challenge of the holiday season is staying balanced. From gift giving, parties, to in-laws and traveling, stress is inextricably woven into the holiday celebration. Don’t worry try our stress-proof holiday tips. 6 Stress-Proof Holiday Tips 1. Write it Down The brain can get overwhelmed with too much to do and too much information.…
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Thanksgiving Sandwiches

Got a ton of leftover food from Thanksgiving? Don’t know what to do with it? Try revamping your previous meal into a whole new creation with tasty Thanksgiving sandwich, crescent roll, and quesadilla recipes. To make these recipes you’ll need additional ingredients, such as bread, mayo, and cheese. But the main features are the leftovers:…
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Hostile Relatives for the Holidays

Millions of us look forward to the holidays, but there are some aspects of the season that we dread. The holiday shopping rush is just the start. There’s also the hectic traveling schedules, the high expenses, and of course, the hostile relatives. If you need tips for keeping the peace between your loved ones this…
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What Are You Eating on Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to come together. It’s also a time in which extra pounds sneak up on us. According to the American Council on Exercise (ACE), we consume an average of 3,000 calories and 229 grams of fat during the course of a Thanksgiving meal. If you include earlier snacks…
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Celebrate Native Culture

At this time of year, millions of people recount the tale of the first Thanksgiving and there’s usually a great focus on the first pilgrims. As this month is Native American Heritage Month, it’s time that we celebrate the significant contributions Native Americans have made to this country. The history of Native American Heritage Month…
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Stay Warm while Saving Energy this Winter

Energy efficient homes can be a lifesaver, especially in the colder weather. Updating your home only takes a few small steps but it makes all the difference in terms of comfort and your wallet. This season, stay warm while saving energy this winter Listed below are a few tips on how to stay warm while…
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Avoiding Political Minefields this Thanksgving

Our current political climate has everyone on edge. Sometimes it seems like every possible topic has a definite “red” or “blue” side to the narrative. Finding neutral things to prevent holiday conflict talk can be exhausting, especially around the dinner table with distant and annoying family members. Fortunately, whether you identify as a Democrat, Republican…
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