Sing Along With Me… To the tune of “Christmas is coming the geese are getting fat”

Thanksgiving is coming, help me not get fat!  Please put a diet pill in my hat!  If you haven’t a diet pill a diet recipe will do, if you haven’t a diet recipe then God bless you! 

All kidding aside…  the holidays are just around the corner and it is the time we often eat more then we need to – especially those traditional foods we all love.  However, just because it is Thanksgiving, does not mean that we have to miss out on delicious foods – there are healthier alternatives, and we want to help! 

Introducing your Healthy Thanksgiving Planning Guide!
 

Included in this incredible guide:

-          Information on Planning a Family Get-Together
-          Ways to Eliminate Holiday Stress
-          Tips For Preparing the Perfect Turkey
-          Decorating Made Easy
-          Activities to Keep The Kids Entertained
-          What To Do With Leftover Turkey
-          A complete Healthy Thanksgiving Menu & Grocery Shopping List
-          Bonus Printable Planning Guide

Let us help you plan the perfect Thanksgiving!  Figuring out what to prepare, how to decorate, what to do with the kids and everything else to make your day perfect has been done for you!  There are two ways to get your hands on this guide. 

1.) You may order it for $14.97 here:   www.healthymenumailer.com/thx

2.)  You can join Menu Planning Central – www.menuplanningcentral.com/main.html and enjoy this guide along with ALL the resources that are a part of that membership.  This would be the perfect time to grab your guide and also try out our new My Menu Maker Software that is a part of Menu Planning Central. 
Don’t struggle preparing for the holidays, grab your Healthy Thanksgiving Planning Guide today!

Do you look forward to Christmas, Easter, and other family holidays?  Or do you get so stressed that you have trouble enjoying these special occasions?  Stress is a common problem for moms during holiday seasons, but there’s no reason that you shouldn’t enjoy these times just as much as everyone else.  Here are some tips to help you have great holidays without all the hassle.

Planning ahead is key if you want to avoid holiday stress.  Don’t wait until the last minute, then rush to get everything done.  If you do, you won’t be able to focus on enjoying the special time with your family.

If you’re doing any decorating, do it a few weeks ahead of time.  And don’t feel like you have to get all of the decorations up at once.  Don’t try to compete with the neighbors, just be creative and have fun with it.  Be sure to let the kids help as much as possible.  They will enjoy it, and you will have less work to do yourself.

Family get-togethers can really stress you out unless you plan carefully.  If you’re having the gathering at your house, make sure that you’re going to have enough room for the number of people you plan to invite.  Instead of doing all of the cooking yourself, get family members to bring a dish.  But be sure to make a list of what everyone is going to be bringing so you don’t end up with twenty chicken casseroles and no dessert.

If the holiday involves gift giving, start early.  To avoid money stress for big holidays such as Christmas, you can start a Christmas Club savings account at your bank.  You just put in a few dollars a week, then when the holidays arrive you have the money ready and can concentrate on shopping.

Be on the lookout for family activities that require little or no planning on your part.  For Easter, find out if the local park is hosting an Easter egg hunt.  Summer holidays are often accompanied by parades and festivals.  And the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season is a time of concerts, plays, parades, and much more.  These activities are fun for the whole family, and all Mom has to worry about is getting everyone there.

Holidays are occasions for families to spend time together and make precious memories.  Moms are often the ones who do the planning to make them extra special, but that doesn’t mean that they can’t have just as much fun as everyone else.  With a little thought and creativity, you can prevent stress from taking over and have fun and happy family holidays.

Cut the stress and increase the fun for your next holiday celebration. Sign up for your free holiday tips just for moms and their families.