If you resolved in 2012 to eat healthier foods and save money, check out my tips on eating clean for less green.
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best healthy cookbooks of 2011
Got an Amazon gift card that’s burning a hole in your pocket? Why not pick up one of my picks for the best healthy cookbooks of 2011?
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Tags: best of, cookbooks, diet
skinny cocktails
Christmas is over, but there’s still more celebrating to do! If you’re pondering how to get your diet back on track while New Year’s Eve still looms, check out my review of low-calorie cocktail mixers. We conducted a Friday afternoon office taste test — which made me quite popular with my co-workers! They’re a discerning bunch, so you can trust their picks.
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Tags: cocktails, diet, holidays
gift guide for beauty lovers
I don’t mean to brag, but if there’s one thing I know, it’s what gifts beauty product junkies will love! Just ask my overflowing stash, which includes several of these picks.
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bethany hamilton, soul surfer
It doesn’t get much more inspiring than the story of Bethany Hamilton, the surfer who lost her arm in a shark attack at age 13 and went on to become a champion. I was thrilled to be able to interview the now 21-year-old for Spry. Bethany also promoted the interview on her own website, where she frequently blogs about healthy living.
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teaching good health habits
Teacher Amy Wagner entered one of our Spry contests, and I was struck by her story about helping a student get in shape. Teachers are perpetually overworked and underpaid, but still many of them can’t resist investing time and energy outside the classroom to make their students’ lives better. I was happy to shine a spotlight on just one such effort.
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Tags: fitness, kids, obesity, schools
gadgets for grandparents
You might not immediately think high-tech when you think of gift ideas for your senior friends and relatives. But there are so many gadgets out there designed to make their lives easier — and many of them are simple to set up and use. Check out my recommendations.
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Tags: gadgets, gift guide, seniors
meditation for everyday life
I’ve become fascinated with meditation lately, not least because my husband has taken up transcendental meditation and has been raving about its benefits. TM, while intriguing, seemed a little daunting to me, but I started looking for ways to integrate some of the philosophy of meditation into my daily life. I talked to some great experts who gave me lots of ideas, and parlayed them into two short pieces for Spry. One is about adding meditation to your walking program, while the other suggests “mini meditations” specifically for busy people. Try one when holiday stress gets to you!
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gift guide for yoga lovers
Stumped on a gift for your yoga-devoted pal? I rounded up some of the coolest new accessories to enhance your practice.
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gift guide for weight watchers
I’ve been a capital-W Weight Watcher all year, so you can trust my recommendations for what the dieter in your life might like for Christmas!
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