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2016 Holiday Gift Guide for Him

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This post is brought to you by CJ Affiliate’s VIP Content Service. Thank you Sierra Trading Post for sponsoring this post. While this was a sponsored opportunity from Sierra Trading Post , all content and opinions expressed here are my own.  As you guys probably remember, Mal is quite the fashionista (fashionister?). He loves clothes and knows how to dress well, so when Sierra Trading Post reached out about partnering this holiday season, I knew just the guy for the job! Sierra Trading Post sells all kinds of name brand apparel, footwear, and outdoor gear at very affordable prices. In fact, when Mal was shopping online, he was pleasantly surprised by their selection and the value of what he saw. Mal had never shopped at Sierra Trading Post before, so he was especially excited to see a number of his favorite brands: Barbour, Woolrich, Frye, Carhartt, The North Face, and more. Sierra Trading Post also sells products for women, kids, and pets, so I have a feeling that the Haupert

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7 Lighter Ways to Kick Off Your Holiday Meal

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It’s that time of year when our opportunities to O.D. on cheese and crackers are more abundant than we would like. We love a baked Brie just as much as the next person, but if you’re hosting a holiday get-together, the cocktail hour should consist of light, refreshing bites that anticipate the meal ahead without completely spoiling it. If there’s a creamy, bubbling-hot dip on the table, it should come as no surprise when your meticulously arranged crudite platter goes untouched and, worst of all, your guests are too stuffed to enjoy the main event. Small bites that are not only light but also quick and easy to make are best for everyone in attendance — especially the host — so choose recipes that require no more than 20 minutes of prep work (the less time, the better). Here are five finger foods you can count on to hit the mark at your upcoming soiree. Vegetarian Spinach-Walnut Pate (pictured at top) Save your Even though “pate” and “caviar” don’t necessarily go together, but thi

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Weight It Out: The Math Behind Vacation Weight Gain

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I used to weigh myself daily, sometimes multiple times a day (why?!). I do think a scale can be a useful tool to track trends and motivate someone with a goal to lose more than a pound or two. I don’t think that all scales need to be banished from society as they have a place in the weight loss world for those looking to get healthier. But if you’re healthy and happy at the weight you are, a scale will likely cause more frustration than cheer. The only time I weigh myself now is at the doctor’s office. As I mentioned a few weeks ago, my goal is to feel good in my body and in my clothes, and a number can’t tell me that. As I have made peace with my body over time, I realized that the number on the scale discouraged me more than it helped. Stepping on a scale after a vacation was one of those times. I have overheard folks report back from a week-long vacation, “I gained 10 pounds on my trip to Italy!” I want to tell them to  weight it out. I’ve learned that it takes about 2 days