Topic: Thanksgiving

6 Best Thanksgiving Apps To Download Now For A Better Dinner

Downloading the best Thanksgiving apps can make your dinner planning ten times easier, especially if you’re busy or need to take your recipes on the road. With just a few apps, you’ll be able to browse recipes, plan your dinner, and get grocery shopping lists together while you’re on your way to work or waiting in line for lunch. And some of the best Thanksgiving apps are ones that you’ll be able to use throughout the rest of the year, too, so they don’t have to feel like a big money dump just for a single holiday. More »

Wal-Mart Is Starting Black Friday Early This Year. Thanksgiving DUIs and Blu-Ray Violence, Here We Come!

Wal-Mart is starting Black Friday 2012 early this year, welcoming customers to their heavily discounted aisles at 8 p.m. on Thursday. Because if Black Friday violence is going to be their Thanksgiving tradition, they might as well make it happen on the actual holiday, amirite? But really, rolling back Black Friday deals could pretty much ruin the holiday with drunk driving and Blu-Ray fights. More »

Thanksgiving Prep Checklist: 10 Things You Should Do Now For A Stress-Free Holiday

It’s the first day of November, and you think your top priority is working through that bag of Halloween candy, but trust me: You should get cracking on Thanksgiving prep asap. Though the holiday is still weeks away, the more you do now, the happier you’ll be when the weekend actually comes. (And enjoying your friends, family and food is what it’s all about–so don’t wait until the last minute and spend your four-day weekend stressed out and bummed about your failure to follow a recipe.) More »

Time To Get Over Worrying About Holiday Weight Gain? Blisstree Readers Say Yes

Before Thanksgiving, we asked Blisstree readers: Is it time to get over worrying so much about holiday weight gain? Obsessing over food and weight this time of year not only takes away from the fun of spending time with family and friends, but also creates an atmosphere where it’s easy to restrict and over-indulge, restrict and over-indulge. Letting up a little on the food focus this time of year could actually help you avoid doing too much diet damage, I suggested. Turns out the majority of you agreed! More »

Post-Thanksgiving Detox: How To Cleanse Your Body After All That Food

Thanksgiving is over, but the overeating, bloating and sugar-filled cranberry, sweet potato casserole and pumpkin pie may still be with you. Did you know that some food can remain in your system for up to four days? This can make your body constipated, your mind foggy and your overall energy and mood sluggish. But with some simple steps, you can detox and cleanse your post-Thanksgiving system and revive it back to its healthy state.

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Healthy Holidays: How Long Are Those Thanksgiving Leftovers Good?

Despite your best efforts to foist Tupperware containers loaded with turkey, stuffing, and rolls upon your Thanksgiving dinner guests, you may still find yourself left with a mountain of leftovers that will both crowd you refrigerator and, in less than a week, could harbor bacteria that causes foodborne illness. Just how long can you count on the safety of those leftovers? More »

Today, I Refuse To Feel Bad About What I Ate Yesterday

Last week, Elizabeth asked a smart question–it is time to stop worrying about holiday weight gain? And according to our readers, it resoundingly is. Sure, some emphasis on trying to stick with an exercise program or eat enough produce during the hectic holidays can help us keep our sanity, but it sounds like most of us are on the same page about one thing: it’s time for guilt to go. More »

I’m A Feminist, But I’m Still Inspired By Thanksgiving Football

Today, thousands of Americans will be gathering around their Thanksgiving tables, surrounded by family and friends. But first, they’ll be crowded around their television sets to take part in what has become one of the most beloved holiday traditions–watching football. And while plenty of women shun the sport (and the love of watching it) for whatever reason, I can honestly say that one of my favorite parts of the holiday season happens just after the snap. More »

The Blissology Project Might Just Get Me Through Thanksgiving Stress

For me, the time period between now and about, oh, I’d say 2012 is usually filled with a crazed schedule, lots of un-fun “budget” problems, family drama, and better access to cookie platters than kale salads. Which leads to stress, erratic eating, missed workouts, bad sleep, and a compromised immune system (hi, cold & flu season: it’s me again). And yoga—one of the few things that counteracts the toll of the holidays on my body—often seems like one more (stressful) think to add to my too-long to-do list. Which is why I’m not just happy that Blisstree is partnering with Eoin Finn‘s Blissology Project because we get to offer you 30 days of yoga for $10; I’m happy because it might just get me through Thanksgiving stress, too. More »

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This Year, I’m Thankful For My Healthy Body

With all the talk of Black Friday and holiday weight gain, it can be tough not to steamroll over the really, really important part of Thanksgiving: the part where we’re supposed to give thanks. And this year, I’m giving thanks for my good health–because without it, I would be truly sunk. More »

Fakesgiving: A Thanksgiving’s Worth Of Vegan Recipes To Fool Your Loved Ones

Vegans don’t need to sacrifice taste—or comfort food favorites—to have a delicious Thanksgiving meal. Here’s a meals worth of ‘Fakesgiving‘ recipes, from your main course to your (mushroom) gravy, (sweet potato spelt) rolls and (quinoa) stuffing. Leaving out all the butter, eggs and dairy from some of these staple Thanksgiving dishes can sure cut back on fat and calories, too—so even omnivores might want to give these vegan recipes a look. More »

Thanksgiving Pop Quiz: What Does 100 Calories Of Pumpkin Pie Look Like?

We’re just days away from Thanksgiving dinner–which means we’re also days away from Thanksgiving dessert. When it comes to slicing the pumpkin pie, you probably usually ask for the smallest piece. But just how small do you have to go to keep your serving to 100 calories or fewer? Is it even worth it? More »

Easy Workouts For When You’re Home For The Holidays (And Away From The Gym)

Even if you’re lucky enough to have a sweet iron-pumping granny who’s got a pair of 3.5 pounders tucked under the guest bed, getting in a short workout while you’re home for the holidays can be a real challenge. But there are plenty of simple moves you can do during the long weekend that will keep your body moving, your muscles engaged, and your mind at ease, despite the emphasis on eating everything in sight. More »

Poll: Is It Worth It To Sneak In A Thanksgiving Workout?

Earlier this week, readers resoundingly answered that it was time to stop worrying about holiday weight gain. But does that mean bucking your fitness and health plans for the entire Thanksgiving weekend? Is it worth it to sneak away during the festivities to fit in a workout? More »

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