You probably accumulate a lot of stuff over the festive season but also buy a lot in the form of gifts for friends, co-workers, family, yourself, the home, extras for the kids, and so on. It adds up to a lot! But what happens to all that you buy once the season ends? It all becomes clutter, waste and debt.
The holidays can be a stressful time but you don’t have to let those feelings wreak havoc on your body. There are some simple yet effective green ways to deal with difficulties this holiday season. So when you feel yourself getting agitated, try these on for size.
Get crafty this Christmas with these DIY, eco-friendly Christmas table setting ideas.
As children we were often told not to play with our food, but now you’ve got permission to do just that! Christmas food is not just about how delicious it is – it should also look great. A touch of presentation makes your meals even more festive and decorative.
It’s a known fact that stress levels can soar over the festive season, but what you eat can help keep your immunity strong so that you can actually have fun – isn’t that what the holidays are supposed to be about, after all? Antioxidants in food can help keep stress at bay. Here’s how to add them into your diet to feel good.
Christmas stockings are always a great add-on to any Christmas day celebrations. The challenge is usually finding enough gifts (after all, more people want to include at least two or three gifts in a Christmas sock so that it’s a festive goodie bag) and balancing the cost so that it’s not too expensive. Here are a few eco friendly stocking stuffers to include in your Christmas stockings this year:
There are a few great things about winter. Besides lovely jackets, scarves and boots – you get to snuggle under the covers and watch TV or stay indoors in front of a fireplace. Not only do the cooler winter months greatly reduce the feeling of fomo (because ‘going out’ sounds like a great idea until you realise you have to actually get dressed and leave your warm house)
This year I have channeled my inner Martha Stewart in me and have tried to craft as many Christmas decorations as possible. Not only is this a creative outlet and something you can do with the girls over a glass of wine but it’s eco-friendly too!
There is always lots to do when preparing to host Christmas, but you don’t have to feel overwhelmed or overspend. Here are some tips to make your life a little easier while offering your loved ones a delicious Christmas celebration.
Mince pies, fruitcakes, and a host of other delicious foods risk turning your bathroom scale into your worst enemy. You don’t want to miss out on all the treats this season, but you also don’t want to lose all your great weight-loss progress. Here is how to get the best of both worlds.