TIP OF THE MONTH:

Consider gifts and holiday routines this year that add fitness to your family’s day: a yoga video to start the morning, music to dance by as your fixing the turkey, comfortable shoes as you walk in the mall, toys such as balls, outdoor games, bikes, or a membership at the YMCA for the family. You can also give teens gift certificates and take them shopping after the holiday so that they can walk and find their treasures at discount prices.

RECIPE OF THE MONTH:

Easy Instant Cocoa Mix

Homemade food gifts can be a great gift for youngsters and adults to make together. The following recipe is a nice recipe that can be easily prepared and then stored in holiday-decorated containers.

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THE GIFT OF FITNESS

December brings in the holiday season and the onset of winter. Both of these events can affect our level of fitness. Holidays are times when families get together to share meals, traditions…and more meals. Holiday foods are not necessarily on the list of healthy choices! And, the onset of winter weather, in general, makes it more difficult for some of us to get out and exercise. So this year, consider giving the gift of fitness to yourself, your family and friends....

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