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3 Reasons You Can't Ditch Your Workouts This Holiday Season

3 Reasons You Can’t Ditch Your Workouts This Holiday Season

  by guest blogger Greg Hoak, MS, CSCS The holiday season is here, and with all of the stress and chaos associated with it, people’s workouts are often the first thing to drop off of their daily “to-do” list. But dropping the dumbbells to decorate? Or skipping cardio to bake cookies? Holiday activities are no […]

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Drink THIS Smoothie after Too Many Holiday Treats

Drink THIS Smoothie after Too Many Holiday Treats

by guest blogger Stephanie Eckelkamp, senior associate editor at Prevention magazine We’ve all been there—doubled over in pain after eating five too many Christmas cookies chased with spiked eggnog followed by a generous slab of cranberry- and nut-crusted cheese log. ‘Tis the season…right?! But while overindulging during the holidays is to be expected—and even, I’d […]

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The Toys I'd Want for Christmas If I Were Still a Kid

The Toys I’d Want for Christmas If I Were Still a Kid

  It’s that time of year when parents are on the hunt to find the perfect gifts for their kids. Sometimes it’s easy to find THE gift, but occasionally, even Santa needs help—which is why we have our kids make wish lists. Here’s my list of what I’d want if I were still a kid! […]

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8 Worthwhile Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season

8 Worthwhile Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season

by Maria Luci, editor at Maria’s Farm Country Kitchen and Rodale’s First, let me begin by saying thank you for reading this. As Maria Rodale once wrote, “Gratitude is the ultimate renewable energy—it’s free to give, and by giving it, you often receive more in return.” It’s true, expressing gratitude is one of the simplest […]

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Maria's Five Favorites: Feel Beautiful this Holiday Season

Maria’s Five Favorites: Feel Beautiful this Holiday Season

‘Tis the season to sparkle, shine, and get dressy! In honor of the upcoming holidays—and all the parties, hosting, and dressing up they entail—here are my favorite earth-friendly holiday essentials for creating a look that will leave you feeling beautiful inside and out. 1. Organic Luminous Shimmer Scrub. This scrub literally leaves you sparkling. The […]

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Maria's Five Favorites: Holiday Hostess Gifts

Maria’s Five Favorites: Holiday Hostess Gifts

October has come and gone, which means prep is starting to ramp up for the November and December holidays. The good news is there is so much to enjoy this time of year—especially the moments you’ll spend with love ones around a table. The not-so-good news is there is a lot to get done between […]

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8 Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Travel

8 Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Travel

by Maria Luci, editor at Maria’s Farm Country Kitchen and Rodale’s If holiday travel has you feeling frazzled before you even start packing, you’re not alone. Whether it’s hauling bags through mile-long airport security lines, waiting out extended flight delays, or being stuck in stop-and-go traffic, there’s a lot to get your blood pressure boiling […]

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Maria's Five Favorites: Last-Minute Gifts

Maria’s Five Favorites: Last-Minute Gifts

So you’ve waited until the last minute to buy gifts! Don’t worry; you’re not alone. I myself am a habitual last-minute wrapper. And there’s nothing wrong with that! Especially when there are so many wonderful, green, sustainable, and joyous gifts out there—and sometimes it just takes a little time to decide which one is the […]

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