holidays

The B Word, the Ultimate Holiday Buzz Killer

Posted on 12/13/2011 by Leigh Anne Tuohy | Volunteering | Comments

Money & Savings | Volunteering | Your LifeI hate the “B” word, no not blonde, since I hear those jokes all the time. BUDGET….it is just like nails running down a chalkboard for me to even think about, much less have to act upon. However, at this time of year the man I sleep with always reminds me to stay within a budget. He usually brings up the subject every December when I am in a slight panic that I have not finished my shopping. He …

Eating Right During the Festival of Lights

Posted on 12/12/2011 by Alejandra Owens | General News | Comments

Personal HealthThis is a guest post by Annie Lynsen, on loan to AARP from Small Act. From the latkes fried in oil and served with sour cream to the (often) fatty brisket, Hanukkah can be a trying time for those trying to eat healthier. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are several collections of healthier Hanukkah recipes that whittle down the calories, fat and cholesterol while remaining delicious.

A Caregiver’s Christmas Wish List

Posted on 12/9/2011 by Amy Goyer | Multigenerational & Family Issues | Comments

Caregiving | RelationshipsWondering what to give your favorite family caregiver this year? I have two wish lists this year, and I’ll share both of them with you. I hope they will help you zero in on what the caregivers in your life really want. First, this week: my Intangible Christmas Wish List. It’s a short list – only 5 items…surely Santa can help with these! All I want for Christmas is:

Dogs In Christmas Sweaters: Just What Are We Celebrating?

Posted on 12/8/2011 by Patti Shea | Home & Family blogger | Comments

Home & Family | Your LifeScrooge Alert! I found myself roaming around a pet store today oblivious to the festiveness going on around me. Had the beagles in tow, so my task was to get their favorite treats and food, then get out. Dredging our way to the checkout line I saw it: an entire aisle dedicated to Christmas apparel for dogs. Of course this isn’t the first time I’ve seen this; each year I go out of my way to avoid it. Gaudy sweaters, tacky jackets …

Women: The Warriors of the Holiday Season

Posted on 12/6/2011 by Leigh Anne Tuohy | Volunteering | Comments

VolunteeringSome things get better with time. The holidays to me fall into that category. We seem to linger with friends a little longer, recognize the true meaning of the season, really enjoy watching all the wonderful classic holiday movies, converse over special ornaments as we hang them on the tree, and on and on….It is only the first of December and I have already watched “Miracle on 34th Street” and “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Do you remember in “It’s a …

Sweets Minus Guilt = Better-For-You Holiday Cookie Recipes

Posted on 11/30/2011 by Alejandra Owens | General News | Comments

Personal HealthThis is a guest post by Annie Lynsen, on loan to AARP from Small Act. I’m committed to my healthy lifestyle, but the idea of a holiday without cookies makes me really sad. That’s why I was so excited to find not just one, but several collections of better-for-you holiday cookies. They all include healthy swaps to help cut the fat, calories and guilt that often go hand-in-hand with holiday sweets. A word of caution, however – even though these cookies …