Nix the word "diet" - the goal here is simply to enjoy in moderation!
1. Don't "save room"
Excited for the big meal? Can't wait for your favorite foods? Going to skip breakfast and lunch so you have room for all the goodies? Forget it!
Making conscious
Whether you can carve out extra time on this busy day or just couldn't make it home for the holidays and are actually looking for something to do, here are 3 great Thanksgiving day activities that don't involve the meal or the game.
1. Volunteer
One
Ah, to be a morning person. Like my husband, who can pop out of bed even at 4am. (Ok, he's extreme. Actually, he's obscene - who pops at 4am???) Me, I have an intimate relationship with the snooze button, and prefer to communicate with only hand signals
Let's face it, even if you like to cook (and I do), most of us just don't have as much time as we'd like. These cooking shortcuts will help:
1. Microwave sliced onions before sauteing to speed browning/caramelizing time (this also works for baking or
I was traveling overseas before I could walk, courtesy of a father in academic medicine who job-hopped between Australia and the U.S., so after a lifetime of long-haul trips I consider myself an expert packer. Here are my top 8 packing tips:
Roll, roll,
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