Christmas Countdown Day 10: 5-10-15 Minutes to Healthy Holidays!

What's the secret for a stress-free Christmas? Stay healthy!

to do today ... take 5-10-15 for holiday health!

On December 26th, ask any wife and mother how she's feeling. If she's honest, she'll probably say, "Tired!" Along with the excitement and bustle of the holidays comes another factor: stress and fatigue.

Parties, events, and too many late nights cooking, making and wrapping can take a toll on even the healthiest. Add stressors like rich foods, alcohol, family gatherings and winter travel, and you've got a recipe for post-Christmas depression.

Even the most dedicated health and fitness buff may take a tumble during the holidays, so try this simple 5-10-15 minimum daily reminder to maintain good health during the holiday season:

Take 5 ... servings of fruits and vegetables. Add 10 ... minutes of quiet time to reduce stress. Combine with 15 ... minutes of gentle aerobic exercise. It's a quick and easy recipe for holiday health!

to read today ...

What's behind holiday budget woes? Reach for the joy and refuse to be manipulated. Clear your vision from market forces:

The Selling of the Holiday Season

today's recipe ...

This hearty, delicious bean soup makes a pretty layered gift in a jar. Inexpensive and consumable, this gift in a jar brings a personal touch to holiday giving.

Our recipe makes 12 jar gifts, and we make it easy with free printable gift tags:

Confetti Bean Soup - Gift In A Jar Mix