If you haven’t already succumbed
to the Christmas frenzy, congratulations! If you have, there’s
still time to take a breath and look at how to make your Christmas
about what really matters. We’re here to make sure it happens!
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Still have a few things to buy for friends and
family? Everyone will feel better about a gift that doesn’t
literally cost the earth. Consider these 3 tips:
1. Buy service gifts, such as massage vouchers (if in Auckland,
try these
guys). Or give an experience, like tickets to a good play or
concert.
2. Think about what you can offer. Do you know anyone who’d
appreciate babysitting vouchers, a coupon for weeding a garden,
or a complimentary sample of your professional skills?
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products, stay out of the shops. In the time it takes to drive to
and find a park at the local mall, you can tick off half your Christmas
list online. You’ll also keep your car from mucking up the
atmosphere.
Tips for Gatherings & Parties
Just because you want to be the host with the most, doesn’t
mean your party has to be all about consumption. Make your focus
the people you love (and like).
1. Choose energy-efficient LED lights for your Christmas tree and
party décor.
2. Buy local and organic food and drinks as much as possible. Farmers’
Markets are full of yummy treats at this time of the year.
3. Plastic or paper dishes and cups are an ecological nightmare,
and leach harmful chemicals when they come into contact with hot
food or drinks. Real dishware looks and feels so much better, and
if you don’t have enough to go around, you’ll find some
good second-hand stuff at the op shop for about the same price as
disposables. “But what about all those dishes?” Well…
We know a now-happily-married couple who, too shy to make small
talk at the soiree where they met, found laughter and love blossoming
in the suds when they volunteered for dishwashing duty! So re-think
the idea that guests won’t enjoy helping with dishwashing.
Fill your heart with Christmas spirit, put on some good music, and
leave it to others! Before you know it the dishes will all be washed
or stacked in the dishwasher, while you tend to other’s needs.
If you simply can’t use dishware, try compostable plates,
cups, and cutlery. Potato (starch) plates and corn (starch) cutlery
can now be found in most supermarkets or online. |
| Should you trust your gut instincts? |
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| Getting Involved |
How to become an active and engaged member in your community.. |
| What is Community Building? |
Good communities are not only good for your own health and happiness,
they can sometimes be critical for survival.... |
| Chistmas Frenzy & Tips for Gatherings &
Parties |
Christmas gift tips and taking a look party planning! |
| Tips to Make Your Bedroom Relationship-friendly |
There are the obvious things, like keeping stuff tidy and clean, but there
are also subtle things to think about. |
| In the bedroom |
Is Your Bedroom Ruining Your Love Life? |
| Micro-expressions |
Tell the most authentic story about what’s going on in a person’s
head or heart.... |
| Cold Tips |
Tips for things you can do to help... |
| Colds |
The Common Cold: Did you know…? |
| Autumn |
As autumn sets in, it’s time to look at making your diet a little
more substantial |
| Getting Closer - Part 2 |
Part 2 of Intimacy Building |
| Getting Closer - Part
1 |
Part 1 of Intimacy Building for the 4th or 5th Date |
| Cooling foods for
summer |
If you’ve ever been in a really hot country during the dog-days
of summer, you might have noticed the locals have a curious habit of drinking
hot tea and spicy foods all day long, swearing it makes them cooler... |
| Good quality fats! |
Taking in good quality fats and oils is a good way to combat the dryness
of a long summer. |
| Think fresh and light! |
It’s natural for a person’s appetite to go down a few notches
as the weather heats up. |
| Use that springtime energy! |
It’s great to revel in the times when what is good for our bodies
and minds is also what we feel like doing. |
| Transition from
winter to spring! |
Make those few necessary adjustments during seasonal changes |
| Keeping Warm |
Find out whether your home could be a healthy and energy-efficient winter
haven |
| Sleep |
How much sleep is right for you? |
| Satisfy the extra hunger
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A great way to satisfy the extra hunger that comes along as the days get
colder is to eat freshly-cooked beans. |
| Getting good fats in! |
It’s time to look at making the diet a little more substantial.
One way to do that is to make sure you’re getting enough healthy fat
in your diet. |
| It's all about hydration |
Find out about getting a steady, long-term boost, leaving you with more
energy for work and play. |
| Kicking off the new year |
Back at the ol’ grindstone after a too-short holiday? |
| Managing Xmas Stress |
If you think you’re stressed out this holiday season, just consider
poor Santa Claus. |
| Tips for hay fever |
For those hit each year with sneezing and itchy eyes, get some tips which
migh just help! |
| A time for colour |
Looking for ideas on how to make the most of the change of seasons? |
| Spring
Cleaning |
Whether its some old junk you've been storing in your garage, overgrown
weeds in your garden, toxins in your body, or "emotional baggage"
from past relationships... |
| Power Food for Athletes |
Both competitive and recreational athletes are often in search of a nutrition
program to provide that winning edge. |
| Your genes are not your fate
|
Dr. Dean Ornish wants you to live longer, and have more fun while you’re
at it. |
| Train outside the box |
Most physical activity, even for an active person, only exercises the
body in a very finite number of movement patterns. |
| To stretch or not to stretch? |
There has been much controversy in recent years about the relevance of
stretching for injury prevention. |
| Consistency in performance |
Dietary tips to increase performance |
| Increase awareness |
Tips to increase your awareness |
| Summer Tips |
Simple Tips for Staying Cool this Summer |
| Worried or not sleeping |
If you're worried or not sleeping well, here are a few suggestions. |
