Healthy Holidays

The holidays are as stressful as they are joyous. When it comes to shopping, traveling, decorating and family time, here are ways to mitigate the stress.

Ready to save money and go easy on the Earth this season? Buy your friends and family sustainable gifts.

Take a break from the normal holiday shopping routine while being kind to the environment at the same time by making handmade, DIY gifts. Here are some ideas.

Leftovers are nice, but after a few meals of Thanksgiving turkey, it might be time to spice things up. Here are some delicious ways to do that.

Children make the holidays brighter. Make sure you set aside some special activities just for them, like the five ideas listed here.

Do you love to let the holidays linger? When is the right time to take down your Christmas tree?

There's a lot to juggle when setting out to host a family gathering. Before you host yours, give these five tips a glance.

If scrolling and swiping makes you feel less than festive, don’t let social media put a damper on your holiday celebrations.

Step into a warm-water splash zone, join a museum mini camp, or skate away through a lighted forest trail. Winter Break activities are all about adventure. 

One of the best Michigan winter activities is visiting one of the many extravagant Christmas light displays. Here are some of our favorites.

Contributor Monica Drake shares what you can do if the holidays aren’t feeling so joyful right now.

The holidays are hectic enough. Minimize your time spent in the kitchen by trying these recipes for a four-ingredient peanut butter cookie and dairy-free pie crust.

Stressed out over holiday gift-giving? Fear not: We’ve brainstormed healthy finds that fit all budgets and personalities.

Christmas Markets add a sparkle to the holiday experience. Here is a list of some of the markets taking place across Michigan this season.

It comes down to personal choice, but there’s a lot to consider when deciding between a real Christmas tree and an artificial one.

Holidays can mean overeating to the point of stretchy pants and undoing some waistband buttons. But they don’t have to.

If you love ice skating, you’ll want to check out these outdoor ice skating rinks and enjoy this fun winter activity.

Enjoying food-centered holidays can be a real challenge for people with diabetes but there are ways to make these traditional gatherings more diabetes-friendly.

It’s time to push aside the gravy boats and heavy sauces for healthier holiday options.

Fiber-rich root vegetables and crucifers stretch their seasonality into November, making them favorites around the Thanksgiving table. Check out these three recipes.