Stress Free Gifts

Our little white Charlie Brown tree is finally up in the living room.

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Although I would love to have a 7 foot version of our tree, this last minute purchase at Kohl’s for $20 will do for this year.

Thanks Mom!

December is flying by, and the rest of my month is jam packed with Christmas parties, ugly sweater parties, a trip to NYC, and then finally celebrating the holidays and welcoming the new year.

It’s such a busy time, but fun all the same.

Since everyone experiences some sort of stress around the holidays, I always appreciate getting, and giving, a gift that can help ease that tension.

A Yoga basket: DVD, scented oils, and mat

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Eucalyptus/Lavender scented lotions and body oils

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Stress Diffusing Candles

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And Gift cards for a Massage, Facial, or Yoga class.

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Stress is no joke, and it’s also the main culprit of the many issues that we all face.

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All of these symptoms are preventable. All of these symptoms are brought on by stress.

 Take a step back from the hustle and bustle of daily life, and try to re-connect with your inner self. It’s amazing what a little meditation, deep breathing, relaxation, and self love can do.

Give a gift that helps heal from the inside, out.

December Heat Wave Workout

My Dad’s Christmas Village is assembled beautifully above the front door

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My Mom’s tree of angels is glowing peacefully in the living room

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The house is keeping the streets lit well after dark.

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And even though it’s snowing, and the temperature has dipped down into the 30′s, I am currently eating my yogurt…

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Drinking ACV Lemonade

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24 ounces of water, 2 Tbsp ACV, 8 drops liquid Stevia, fresh lemon juice

And jump roping like it’s a mild day in mid Spring.

Heat Wave Workout

(to specify the workout: Go down the list, up the list, down the list, up the list, down the list)

Be it Summer or Winter, jumping rope is one of the best total body, fat burning exercises that you can do.

So grab your ropes, get ready to sweat, and let’s kick off the final month of 2012 with one hell of a workout!

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