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Ideas, insights and inspiration for busy people on the go Friday, November 18, 2005 |
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Editor’s Scribbles
This year, well?? I don’t know. I’m hearing the term bird flu more often than I’d like to. So I think I’ll make it easy on myself - we’ll just take a rain-check on that turkey this year.
Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Asia but me, being ever so sentimental about the wonderful Thanksgiving dinners and people I’ve met while living in California, have carried the tradition back home with me.
This year, I think I’ll spend Thanksgiving Day giving thanks for all the good things in life and saying a prayer for a safer and more peaceful world for our kids to grow up in. What do you think?
Oh, and before I forget, if you’re scratching your head for Christmas gifts, you can spur your imagination with a bunch of fresh ideas in the i-Box.
Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. Enjoy today’s articles and I’ll see you back here next week
Kit Editor/Publisher Gimme a Break, stop by at my relaxablog
Modern Living Create “Me” Time during the Holiday Season by Linda Milo The thought of the holiday season makes most people’s anxiety and stress level rise. The season holds lots of activity which will include list making, frantic shopping, house decorating, food shopping, cooking, family frictions, post office line waiting, cleaning the house, and a longer list of other unavoidable chores to endure. Before you start to feel exhausted by holiday season frenzy, learn to love yourself by having more respect and esteem for yourself. Create a healthy attitude in knowing that the more you treat yourself kindly, the more your whole family benefits. Taking more “me” time during this season is highly recommended. It’s an act of love that nourishes your soul. Wanting a break from parenting, work, and holiday whirl is justified, and you shouldn’t feel guilty. Don’t ever suppress your own needs. Your health is to a large extent controlled by the circulation of your blood. When your emotions are enthused by something you do, then it stands to reason that your heart is stimulated and that makes you feel alive and helps you enjoy a sunny disposition. Here are some ideas that will shake up your old ways, create time, and allow you to remember your own well-being. 1. During the holiday season, get up earlier than everyone else in the house and sip that cup of coffee, tea or hot cocoa, sit down with a crossword puzzle, look out the window and savor the time alone. 2. When your child takes a nap, instead of packing presents to mail to relatives, try some slow lunges or jump rope and do pushups for 30 seconds. Stand on your tippy-toes and stretch your entire body. It not only feels good, but it is great for your mind and body. Relax. You can pack the gifts later. Or take a cat-nap yourself! 3. Hand your child over to your husband, baby-sitter, friendly neighbor, or relative and take time out to take a walk around the block, wander leisurely through stores while shopping for yourself, take a bubble bath, take the dog for a nature walk, have a color analysis done on your hair, your make up done by an expert, go to a spa, get a massage, or any activity you fancy will make your heart dance and sing. 4. Create a one hour date time with your friends this month. Do whatever you all agree will be fun and enlivening. 5. Try having a “do-nothing day” in the middle of the holiday season. Watch movies, listen to soothing music, burn some fragrant smelling incense, prepare your favorite foods. And remember this is the day where there are no phone calls allowed, no shopping trips, no errands ran and absolutely no stress permitted. On this special day you can take a walk on the beach, sip fresh lemonade, blow bubbles in your yard, take a ride in the countryside, and gratefully and gently pamper yourself. 6. Treat yourself to nicely scented flowers. Purchase flowers with a deep, rich smell such as roses, carnations, lilacs, hyacinth and gardenias. Smell the fragrance of jasmine, lavender and marjoram. The bright colors and scent will bring you feelings of joy and create a good-mood flow. 7. Create an extra hour each day for yourself by going to bed later. Use this time to relax, write in your journal and meditate. This is the best time of all to really feel “me” time. Life is a gift to be used every day, Not to be smothered and hidden away, It isn’t a thing to be stored in the chest Where you gather your keepsakes and treasure your best; It isn’t a joy to be sipped now and then And promptly put back in a dark place again. Life is a gift that the humblest may boast of And one that the humblest may well make the most of. Get out and live it each hour of the day, Wear it and use it as much as you may; Don’t keep it in niches and corners and grooves, You’ll find that in service its beauty improves. (Edgar A Guest) And remember, whatever you do in life, do it with love! Choose to make your family’s life and your life a journey packed with good thoughts, good feelings and good memories this holiday season. Happy Holidays Everyone! ----- About the author: Linda Milo, a.k.a., The Parent-Child Connection Coach, specializes in helping mothers and fathers turn their parenting challenges into a more livable, more workable, and more enjoyable family life. Linda’s experience in parent-child connection coaching brings not only well thought out strategies, including lots of humor, but also the understanding of how the majority of those who do become parents do so with little or no formal training.
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Offpeak Hours 8 Steps to a Healthy Thanksgiving by Meri Raffetto Sure, Thanksgiving is about eating that fabulous meal, but the good news is the traditional festive meal doesn’t have to ruin your efforts towards a healthier lifestyle. Try the following tips to ensure a healthy and delicious thanksgiving day! 1. Add some pumpkin! Pumpkin is a great food that we usually eat at Thanksgiving. A matter of fact, canned pumpkin is higher in vitamins than fresh pumpkin. Add pumpkin to soups, breads, or even mashed potatoes. 2. More veggies less bread Make stuffing with less bread and add more onions, celery, vegetables, or fruits such as dried cranberries or apples. This simple step will add more health benefits and decrease some of the calories. 3. Decrease the fat in your gravy Use a fat separator or refrigerate the pan juices and skim the fat off before making the gravy. This can save up to 55 grams of fat per cup (495 calories) and help you to avoid having greasy gravy. 4. Don’t forget the veggies Thanksgiving is such a great time to get in all of those wonderful fall veggies. Sweet potatoes, yams, squash, and green beans are a great way to add more vegetable side dishes. 5. Pies What is thanksgiving without pie? All in moderation is what I say. If you don’t have a preference, opt for pumpkin pie instead of pecan pie and save hundreds of calories. 6. Don’t Rush! Slow down, savor your food, and enjoy your family and friends. Give yourself a chance to feel full and satisfied. Remember, it isn’t the last time you will eat these foods and you can always have more of the leftovers tomorrow. 7. Partake in some fun activities Take a leisurely walk, go for a bike ride, or start a family tradition of playing touch football. Getting active will help you to burn more of the extra calories you ate during the day rather than storing those extra calories as fat. Get out and enjoy some movement. 8. Most importantly… Thanksgiving comes once a year. Have fun sharing your thanksgiving meal and celebrating your family’s traditions. ----- About the author: Meri Raffetto is a Registered Dietitian, free-lance writer, and is a recognized professional in the area of nutrition and wellness. She is the owner of Real Living Nutrition Services providing online weight loss programs to help people make sustainable lifestyle changes. Learn more at: http://www.reallivingnutriton.com
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Hello fellow Chasers, welcome new Chasers. Around this time every year, I’d be turkey-hunting at the grocery store. Well, not live turkeys (LOL), but one that’s just the right size to stick into my oven.
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