Post-Christmas Blues? Top Tips for Foodie Holidays.
Now that Christmas is gone and all the rush is over, you might feel a little down. To counteract the post-Christmas blues you can embark in a foodie holiday to entice your taste buds with other flavours. A foodie holiday is a holiday during which you allow yourself to enjoy the best foods from the countries you are visiting. In other words, you are actually visiting specific countries just to have a bite from their traditional dishes. Each nation is famous for at least one dish, so why not try them on the go. Here are the best destinations for…
5 Fun Ways to Blow off Steam When You Have Christmas Stress
They say it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but Christmas stress can keep that from being true. To put it into perspective, consider the suicide spike around the holidays. Oftentimes, the amplification of happiness and giving can also amplify the unhappiness and feelings of loneliness in those not experiencing life the same way. If the tips below do not help, and the stress is effecting your everyday life, please be sure to speak to a professional psychologist. In the following article, we’re going to teach you some fun ways you can avoid succumbing to Christmas stress. Let’s begin! What…
Combat Holiday Blues by getting your Masters in Mental Health Counseling Online
Sometimes we so much emphasis on the holiday season that the rest of the year can seem a bit boring, or even include oppressive thoughts. Although there are lots of studies about mental health issues during November/December, often people don't take into account the effects of the Christmas Obsessed and how difficult the period right after the Holidays can be (ie: January - June). This could be considered a form of Seasonal Affective Disorder, but I'm not an expert. The National Alliance on Mental Illness reports that million adults in the United States—approximately percent of the population—experiences mental illness in…
Celebrate Waffle Day on March 25th!
Not just for Christmas morning, waffles can be enjoyed anytime of year, but there's one date in particular where the people of Sweden enjoy these tasty treats - on March 25th, Waffle Day! The folks at VonChef wanted my help in spreading the word about this unique Swedish tradition, so they sent me a waffle maker. I spent one morning this week whipping up a small batch of waffles with my daughter, and it couldn't have been easier. I'll share with you our Waffle making adventures while I tell you a bit more about Waffle Day - and how you…