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Can You Have A Calm Christmas?

I have to admit, I roll my eyes when people tell me to slow down and enjoy things. (I am fully aware that is ironic given I am trying to have a ‘Slow 60’ between November and December this year.)…

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The Worst (And Funniest) Gift I Ever Received

Everyone has a story of the worst gift they ever received. (And typically it is also the funniest.) During my first year of college, I told my Dad I wanted pajamas for Christmas. All the girls in my dorm had…

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5 Ways to Enjoy Exercising During the Holidays

A workout routine can be extra hard to stick to during the holidays. With friends and family in town, parties to attend, and all those seasonal treats to enjoy, why would you want to pass on the fun to go…

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Why I’m Giving Up On “Perfect” Holidays

Remember those Bad Mom movies? Mila Kunis and her crew play a group of worn out, over-the-BS moms who decide to say to hell with being perfect. The second movie climaxes with a disastrous Christmas that got me thinking: Why…

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Why I Need Cheesy Christmas Movies This Year

I’ll admit, I’ve always been a sucker for Christmas movies. I can quote most of Christmas Vacation (Why is the carpet all wet, Todd? I don’t KNOW Margot!”) and Elf fills me with giddy joy. But this year, without even…

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Tips for Combating a Sweet Tooth

The holiday season is upon us or, as I like to call it, Sweets Season. With Halloween up first, there’s bound to be a lot of candy in your household which, let’s be honest here, you’ve been buying since August.…

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