December 2009

Focus on the true spirit of Christmas- and the act of giving!  Not just material things, but more meaningful gifts; meaningful to others and to you. -Give your co-worker a gift certificate for that yoga studio around the corner and plan to attend a class together in the New Year.   -Give your spouse a […]

Preparing a turkey but not interested in a pile of leftover meat from the leftovers? Tired of turkey soup? Here’s an idea: roast a bone-in turkey breast! I’ve done that in lieu of a whole bird the last several years and it’s gone over quite well. I’ll typically do a two-day brine, the roast it […]

Only three days left until Christmas!  If you're not hosting the holiday dinner, now is the time to check in with your host and investigate what the meal is going to be, and based upon that, what you can bring to contribute.   While I'm NOT suggesting that you bring your own meal, if you find […]

Sign up for a holiday race! Whether you’ve run recreationally or competitively (or not at all!), holiday themed 5 or 10ks or fun runs, for example, tend to promote the festive time of year and can be more inviting to those new to the racing scene. Having the race goal will encourage you to stick […]