Instead of grand resolutions you know you’ll end up dropping in a matter of weeks, commit to these healthy habits in the new year.

THE STORY: Most, if not all of us, will be happy to see 2020 gone. It was a year of chaos and illness that resulted in many of us picking up healthier habits. In fact, a study by Optiva found that 63% of Americans had adopted new healthy practices since March. But how many will continue into the new year? Whether you’ve been adopting a healthier lifestyle this year or are aiming to start one in the new year, here are a few habits you should consider.

What are you cooking up for the holiday season?

THE STORY: The holiday season is here! Food is one of the most important ways people celebrate together, so we’ve gathered up an entire day’s worth of mouth-watering recipes to help you celebrate this month. Enjoy these breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert recipes that evoke celebration, fighting off the winter chill and family togetherness.

BREAKFAST:

Cinnamon Swirl French Toast

Ing.

 2 eggs
 1/4 cup milk or heavy cream
 1/2 teaspoon vanilla optional
 4 slices cinnamon swirl bread
 butter for pan
 maple syrup

Covid-19 has hit all of us hard, but for seniors and veterans, it can be even harder.

THE STORY: Covid-19 has affected us all in different ways this year. Some of us got ill. Some of us started working from home full-time while also trying to parent at the same time. Some of us lost jobs and a lot of us have been dealing with financial hardships. But for the seniors and veterans in the U.S., the COVID situation has been even harder as they’re often the ones who are left behind.

HERE’S THE DEAL: There are many reasons COVID has been harder for seniors and veterans to deal with.

Much like everything else in 2020, Thanksgiving will be celebrated in new ways designed with safety in mind.

If you’ve lost your motivation for working out during quarantine, it’s time to get back into the swing of things. There’s plenty you can do at home to stay in shape even without equipment.

THE STORY: Quarantine life has come with a lot of changes for us all. Some of us took up breadmaking or old hobbies. Some of us decided to work on getting healthier, while some of us went the other way and decided to be a bit lazier. Whatever camp you landed in, a workout routine is essential. Even a small amount of daily activity has amazing benefits! Even if your gym is still closed there are plenty of ways to stay in shape at home, with or without equipment.

While some states have started back to school physically, many more are still staying the course with online learning.

THE STORY: After months of your kids being at home, you may be wondering if you’re doing all you can to keep them healthy both physically & mentally. Are they having their social needs met while social distancing? Are they partaking in too much screen time? Are you doing enough while working and homeschooling and more? We’ve gathered some tips for dealing with quarantine life while parenting to help you make the most of the ongoing situation.

TIPS FOR A HEALTHY HOME LIFE WHEN YOU CAN’T LEAVE THE HOUSE:

Fall will be here in a matter of days - are you ready to switch from summer salads to autumn soups and seasonal veggies?

THE STORY: As colder weather approaches, soup, and chili really hit the spot. Likewise, there’s nothing better than incorporating autumn veggies into your meals - from pumpkin to squash there’s a recipe out there to please your taste buds. We’ve gathered a handful to get you started with your fall cooking!

THE RECIPES:

LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

As Covid-19 continues it’s become more and more important to budget your finances for the long haul.

THE STORY: Thanks to Covid-19 many people are out of work or have had their work reduced. While you may have budgeted early this year for normal times, now things are different. Covid-19 has changed the way we budget and, like many others, you might be having some trouble adjusting. Here’s how to get back on track.

HOW TO BUDGET DURING COVID: Here are 4 tips to get you started on making your budget work.

Ever tried a diet only to give it up a few days later? Want to know how to make it stick?

THE STORY: Many of us have tried different diets in our lives only to find that we have trouble sticking to them. The problem? You need to think of the way you eat as a lifestyle, not a diet.

WAYS TO SUSTAIN HEALTHY EATING AS A LIFESTYLE: The problem with a lot of diets is that you’re depriving yourself of foods you like or cutting so far back on food and calories you’re likely to crash. Neither are sustainable ways of living. Turn a diet into a healthy lifestyle instead with these tips!

Quarantine has caused many of us to put on a few pounds. You may think it’s due to eating more comfort food, but you might be wrong.

THE STORY: Sometimes figuring out why you’ve recently gained weight is easy - you’ve eating out more thank cooking and haven’t had time to exercise. Other times it’s a little harder to figure out and during these unprecedented times of stress and anxiety, the reasons can be more complicated.

REASONS FOR WEIGHT GAIN THAT DON’T INVOLVE FOOD: