Holiday Season Survival Guide: Embrace the Marathon, Not the Sprint
The holiday season is upon us, no doubt. Are you preparing for this November-though-January-marathon? I certainly hope so, because if you are treating the holidays like a sprint, you will burn out quickly. Personally, I vote for making the whole thing as easy and relaxed as possible… but that’s just me.
For the rest of you, I’ve compiled a list of 5 recipe resources (at the end of my ramblings) so you can stock your freezer with meals ahead of time. That should make the holiday rush slow down a bit.
Prep Ahead: Stock Your Freezer for a Smoother Holiday Rush
Between now and the next holiday, make a double recipe of every meal you prepare, and freeze half. On those frenzied nights when the kids have a games/performances/jobs on the opposite sides of town, the dog needs to go to the vet, and you have guests visiting, pop your frozen delight out of the freezer, and calmly sail through the evening.
If any holiday events require that you bring something more than napkins (you may remember I’m not a fan of cooking; just a fan of eating), select a recipe you can freeze and make a double recipe of that. That will give you tonight’s dinner, and you will be prepared ahead of time for the event.
Bonus: You get to test the recipe on your unsuspecting family.
The Art of Scheduling ‘Me Time’ During the Holiday Hustle
One last reminder before you lose yourself in the euphoria of online recipes, please formally schedule time for yourself where no one can reach you. Make it half a day, or make it 5 minutes, but do it often. The more centered you are, the less stressed your family will be, and the more calm the holidays will be.
May you look back on this holiday season and say, “This was the healthiest holiday ever!” (so far)
Deliciously Healthy Holiday Recipes to Keep You on Track
- Healthy Thanksgiving:
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/18000/holidays-occasions/thanksgiving/ - Healthy Christmas:
https://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/17938/holidays-occasions/christmas/ - Healthy Hanukkah:
https://dailyburn.com/life/recipes/healthy-hanukkah-recipes/ - Healthy Kwanzaa:
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/19915/holidays-occasions/more-holidays/kwanzaa/ - 10 Plant-Based Recipes:
https://myvega.com/blog/best-plant-based-holiday-recipes/
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More soon. Wishing you health and happiness,
Deborah
Parenting Strategist Extraordinaire
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About the Author
Hi There! And, Welcome!
I’m Deborah Ann Davis, and I’ve been at this for over three decades, first as a high school teacher, and now as a parenting strategist within The Awesome Mom Tribe. I’m into sharing tons of techniques that put you in touch with yourself, despite all that negative energy out there.
On a personal note, I’m all about bird-watching, rock-collecting, picture-taking and science-geeking. I have a wonderful husband and we have an incredible daughter (objectively speaking, of course). Basically, with all its ups and downs, I love my life!
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