Stop The Holiday Stress with These 11 Stress Busting Tips

Stop The Holiday Stress with These 11 Stress Busting Tips

Stop The Holiday Stress with These Stress Busting Tips

The holiday season is in full swing which means lots of parties, get togethers , family gatherings and catch ups. To some, the holidays are a time for stress and depression. And it isn't really surprising. The holiday season requires a lot of work to pull off the perfect Hallmark holiday. 

It is because of this pressure that people find themselves in front of tons of demands- work, gift shopping, party planning, cooking, cleaning, caring for elderly parents or children on school break, among a million different things to do. This means goodbye to rest and relaxation over the holidays and hello to worry and stress!

Well, the worrying ends here. With a little practical planning, you can minimize the holiday stress and depression. This means more time to enjoy the vacation the coming holidays are offering. When the holiday stress is at its peak, it becomes difficult to stop and compose yourself. 

Here are some tips you can try to rid yourself of holiday stress:

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Stress Free Holiday Hosting Tips

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Stress Free Holiday Hosting Tips

STRESS FREE HOLIDAY HOSTING TIPS

The stress of the impending holiday season is enough to take an experienced host out of their Thanksgiving turkey, tryptophan-induced coma and turn them into a Christmas- crazed, Black Friday maniac. With these helpful hints, avoid the craziness of the masses and retain your sanity. 

  1. Delegate! Although hosting the perfect holiday celebration may feed your ego, it may also provide you with sleepless nights before the big event. Don't be afraid to delegate tasks. Send your spouse to the store with a list of last minute items; have your kids vacuum and clean up around the house. When a guest asks what they can help you with or brin, ask them to bring a plate of food or some fresh fruit and vegetables so you can cut them up and have some  healthy options readily available while you cook and get organized in the kitchen. 
  2. Watch the clock. If you know the post office or the grocery store becomes chaotic at 4:30 pm every afternoon, plan your trips accordingly. Avoiding long lines, impossible parking times and crazed holiday crowds will help you keep your cool. If you cannot fit these tasks into your schedule at any other time, see tip number one! Delegate tasks out so you don't feel burdened with everything. 

Buttermilk Gingerbread

Buttermilk Gingerbread

BUTTERMILK GINGERBREAD

Warm up the holidays with organic gingerbread! 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour (sifted)
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/8 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/3 cup raw sugar
  • 1/2 cup organic unsalted cultured butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup organic cultured lowfat buttermilk, chilled and well shaken
  • 1 organic extra large brown egg

*vegan option inside! 

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Healing Ginger and Turmeric Detox Tea

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Healing Ginger and Turmeric Detox Tea

Healing Ginger and Turmeric Detox Tea

There has been a lot in the news lately about the amazing healing proerties of turmeric, a free-radical fighting antioxidant rich curry spice that has been hailed as a defense against both cancer and Alzheimer's. Ginger and turmeric combine with citrus and maple syrup to make the perfect blend of healing nutrients. 

 
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