Jan 4, 2017
To Keep a Resolution, Start Small
Start small if you want to keep a New Year’s resolution. The top reason people abandon their goals for self-improvement is that they set their expectations too high—targeting a pie-in-the-sky figure of 20 pounds lost, for example, or $1, 000 saved. Instead, “Start with very, very small steps, ” Dr. Lina Shihabuddin, a psychiatrist and […]
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Jan 3, 2017
Keep Your Second New Year’s Resolution
According to Google data, “Get Healthy” is the No. 1 New Year’s resolution in the United States this season, with 62.7 million searches through the first of the year, a 13.8 percent increase over last year. “Get Organized” came in second, however, with 33.2 million searches; if that’s one of your goals, the information that […]
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Dec 16, 2016
Spruce Up That Old Wreath
Thrift stores are a treasure trove of pre-owned holiday decorations that are just waiting to be upcycled and repurposed. To “spruce up” a tired artificial wreath, for example, add a few sprigs of colorful berries or pine cones, a colorful ribbon, gift tags, candy canes, or some spray flocking. You’ll soon have an inexpensive one-of-a-kind […]
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Dec 15, 2016
Dips That Will Get Guests Noshing
Whether you’re hosting a festive family feast or a cocktail-fueled New Year’s Eve bash this season, everyone likes to nosh on a savory dip, Food & Wine says. From caramelized onion dip to hummus to crab-and-piquillo-pepper spread, there are tons of easy recipes that will get guests snacking (and mingling) at your holiday party.
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Dec 14, 2016
Take the Stress Out of Party Planning
The key to a perfect holiday may be in accepting the tiny shortcomings that your get-togethers might have, stress-management experts told Good Housekeeping. To make party planning easier, prepare any settings or dishes you can well ahead of the event, delegate tasks, and stage a buffet of decadent finger foods instead of a sit-down meal.
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