"In Chicago, we may not think the Picasso presiding over the Richard J. Daley Center plaza is art, but we know it's a big Picasso and it's the city's Picasso, and when the Cubs made the play-offs, the sculpture wore a baseball cap just like everything else."
Discover the World of Diets: Should you diet? Discover the World of Diets: Should you diet? Diets are now as common as a hot dog on a Fourth of July afternoon. However, it can be confusing for consumers to identify different types of diets. The National Institutes of Health have identified a ... Fad Diets High-Fat, Low-Carbohydrate Diets - Millions of Americans have joined the low-carb craze and started high-fat, low-carb diets such as the Atkins Diet, and the Zone Diet. They are made up of about 60% fat, 10% carbohydrate, and 30% protein. These diets say ... Surviving the Holidays The holiday season can wreak havoc on any woman, but those of us with health concerns need to be extra careful this time of year. With holiday parties, offices full of junk food, traditional foods and well-meaning friends and family pressuring us to let ...
3 Survival Tips for Thanksgiving
* The oven blinks out on Thanksgiving... * The sink backs up just before the dinner is ready--been there! * The toilet overflows....ick. and besides these blatant calamities, I bet you know this one:
"Is it done yet?" What is it about the turkey that you can always count on? Cooking time always takes MUCH longer than anticipated...and while you wait, everyone gets sloshed on cocktails and full of appetizers. And that's when you find out about ...
No Sugar, No Wheat, No Meat, No Nuts
Your guests are on new diets: vegetarian, vegan, no-sugar, no wheat and no dairy. And, (think hazelnut stuffing)...no nuts! Too bad you didn't know sooner...
What can you really DO? Sure you can turn into a super control freak but your stress levels will go through the roof. Try these three practical tips and enjoy the ride:
* All systems GO Check all physical systems: stove, fridge, and plumbing. Gas in the car, and air in the tires.These systems seem to collapse in anticipation of lots of guests.
* Delegate--don't try to do it all alone This is a time for doing things together. Get help with planning, shopping, decorating, preparing and cooking. Don't go it alone. For special diet requests, tell people to bring dishes that they can eat.
* Have a good laugh Laughter is a top proven remedy for stress. Have a good laugh about the fiascos and the unexpected. Everyone will remember laughing and celebrating.
Just in case something "goes wrong," you can still have a grand time enjoying it!
Enjoy the Holidays with Less Stress!
About the author:
Milly Sonneman is a accomplished writer, She has written 5 books which have been published by major publishers.Her passion to help people with their communicatin skills comes to live at http//:www.Better-Stress-Advice.com. Milly is also the author on http//:www.Stress-Awareness-Blog.com
