Healthy Holidays
Activities for Holiday Fun with Your Kids
Children make the holidays brighter. Make sure you set aside some special activities just for them, like the five ideas listed here.
When to Take Down Your Christmas Tree
Do you love to let the holidays linger? When is the right time to take down your Christmas tree?
Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide
Ready to save money and go easy on the Earth this season? Buy your friends and family sustainable gifts.
The Stress-Free Way to Host a Huge Family Gathering
There's a lot to juggle when setting out to host a family gathering. Before you host yours, give these five tips a glance.
Social Media Can Put a Damper on Your Holiday Spirit
If scrolling and swiping makes you feel less than festive, don’t let social media put a damper on your holiday celebrations.
Winter Break Activities in West Michigan
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.
5 Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah in Detroit in 2023
Celebrate the Jewish “festival of lights” by attending one or more of these five Hanukkah celebrations happening in or around Detroit.
Michigan Bucket List: Christmas Light Displays
One of the best Michigan winter activities is visiting one of the many extravagant Christmas light displays. Here are some of our favorites.
Advice for Coping with Holiday Blues
Contributor Monica Drake shares what you can do if the holidays aren’t feeling so joyful right now.
Healthier Holiday Desserts: 2 Recipes to Try
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.
Healthy & Affordable Gifts to Give this Holiday Season
Stressed out over holiday gift-giving? Fear not: We’ve brainstormed healthy finds that fit all budgets and personalities.
Michigan Bucket List: Christmas Markets
Christmas Markets add a sparkle to the holiday experience. Here is a list of some of the markets taking place across Michigan this season.
Real vs. Artificial Trees: What’s Best for You?
It comes down to personal choice, but there’s a lot to consider when deciding between a real Christmas tree and an artificial one.
Rethink Thanksgiving Leftovers with These Recipes
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.
3 Ways to Avoid Overeating During the Holidays
Holidays can mean overeating to the point of stretchy pants and undoing some waistband buttons. But they don’t have to.
Michigan Bucket List: Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks
If you love ice skating, you’ll want to check out these outdoor ice skating rinks and enjoy this fun winter activity.
8 Ways to Stop Holiday Stress Before It Starts
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.
Diabetes-Friendly Thanksgiving Ideas
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.
10 Ways to Make Thanksgiving Side Dishes More Nutritious
It’s time to push aside the gravy boats and heavy sauces for healthier holiday options.
3 Healthy and Seasonal Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Fiber-rich root vegetables and crucifers stretch their seasonality into November, making them favorites around the Thanksgiving table. Check out these three recipes.