New Year New Goals

Health Screening Infographic

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Now is a great time to schedule your doctor appointments for the year.

You do so much for everyone around you, but make sure you are also making your health a priority!

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Start Your New Year with a Healthy Lifestyle

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Below is a fun infographic to remind you what basic steps you can take to start your New Year off with a Healthy Lifestyle.

Happy New Years!

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One Healthy Nutrition Habit to Start in the New Year (Without Changing What You Eat!)

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When looking forward to a new year, it’s very common to want to eat healthier (and this is an admirable resolution!). Yet, it is just as common to fall hard off that bandwagon about two months—or even sooner—after the new year begins.

Why?

Well, our good intentions are great, but reality inevitably sets in, and then we easily slip into our old habits once again. We may feel overwhelmed by our high expectations, or we’re not sure how to deal with the challenges that we face, so we just give up.

We’re trying to jump instantly from level one to level ten, while ignoring the steps in between. We forget to give ourselves grace in learning a new habit and, in turn, neglect our end goal.

Luckily for you, I want to teach you just one healthy habit that you can start implementing immediately, and you don’t need to make any changes (if you don’t want to).…

Shari’s Parenting Resolution

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In this video, I talk about my own parenting resolution. It is something that has shifted now that my boys are getting older & becoming more involved in other activities.

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Setting Parenting Goals

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We often hear about the importance of goal setting, & while we may apply it to some areas of our lives, how often do we apply it to parenting?

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A Recap & Looking Ahead for Adore Them

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WHAT A YEAR!!!

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to each and every one of you that helped to make Adore Them’s first year such a huge success!…

New Year Wishing Wall

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This year I decided to encourage my kids to make a Wishing Wall for the New Year. We focused on wishes and goals that each of them would like to try and accomplish. This is not a “to-do” list, but rather inspiration to try new things, become a better person, and grow in several areas of life.

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It’s also a great way to introduce to young children what it means to set a goal and work towards it. And goals can range from small to big. From practical to dreams. And from free to great value. Some can be achieved quickly, while others might take years.

They can be general like “not getting so mad at your siblings” to more specific like “reading a new and challenging chapter book”. Something easy and free like “holding doors for people with a smile” to something that requires saving and planning such as “visiting a new city”.

All you need are a few post-it notes, a few markers, and a little guidance. And you can turn any wall, door, or closet into a Wishing Wall. Scroll down for a little inspiration to help you get started….

Balloon Countdown to the New Year

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My kids are getting to the age where not only are they fascinated with starting a New Year, but they also want to stay up late to help celebrate 🙂

Here is a fun and easy way for the entire family to pass the evening and countdown the hours until midnight….

Low-Sugar New Year’s Drinks for Kids

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Looking for non-alcoholic drinks to ring in the new year as a family? These easy holiday party drinks are naturally sweetened and will satisfy both kids and adults!

These festive drinks are naturally sweetened with fruit juices and honey, and are made bubbly and fizzy using natural sparkling water. Ring in the new year—feeling refreshed and guilt free!

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Cider Punch

Combine 1 cup apple cider, 1/2 cup orange juice, and 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice. Divide into two festive glasses and garnish with a cinnamon stick. Serves 2.

Grapefruit Fizz

Create a simple syrup by dissolving 1/2 cup honey (or sugar) into 1/2 cup hot water; stir well and set aside to cool. Combine the juice of one pink grapefruit, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Divide the mixture between two tall glasses filled with ice. Top each glass with sparkling water (such as all-natural La Croix), and add simple syrup to taste (start with 2 tablespoons per glass). Store leftover simple syrup in the refrigerator and use in tea, coffee, or any other beverages. Serves 2.

Peach Bellini

Combine 1/4 cup peach nectar and 1 cup lemon or lime-flavored sparkling water, such as all-natural La Croix (or use lemon lime club soda). Divide between two glasses, chill, and serve. Serves 2.

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Featured Contributor: Lindsey Cover

Lindsey Cover is a work-at-home wife and mom of two young boys, Jadon and Owen. She blogs about affordable healthy living, money-saving methods, simple recipes, and more at SimpleSaverWife.com

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