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4 Tips to a Healthier Homemade Party {Giveaway}

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In my family, many of the prized Christmas decorations are homemade. Pieces that my great-grandmother, grandmother and mother made show up every year and just add to the festive air.

One the other constants within our family celebrations is the food. Each celebration provides a large spread. Since several of us have discovered we have food allergies, our holiday parties have become much healthier. 

4 Tips For Creating a Healthier Homemade Party

1.       Craft your menu carefully. Try adding easy healthier options like vegetable trays with hummus, seasonal fruit (mandarin oranges anyone?). Keep your appetizers in check with good for you favourites like bruchetta, salsa and whole-grain chips, and sushi. Deconstruct that creamy casserole and let your veggies stand alone with a few fresh herbs.

2.       Add an activity. Play a favourite movement-based game like Twister, take a walk before the big meal, or change your meeting location to facility a new adventure or challenge. Consider a separate space that is food-free that has games, puzzles or equipment set-up that guests can enjoy.

3.       Downsize Your Dish. Instead of full size squares or pie slices, cut them in half again for just a treat. Use smaller serving bowls as well as food plates to help your guests with portion control. One study found that people helping themselves from a large bowl served 77 percent more food than those using a medium-size bowl.

4.       Offer a Signature Drink. At my family’s Christmas party, we always create “Jingle Juice”, it’s a combination of raspberry-cranberry 100% juice with club soda. This gives your guests a low-calorie drink option, and it’s great for children too.

TheInspiredHome.org // 4 Tips to a Healthier Holiday Party & Unique Homemade Pieces from One of a Kind Online

Enter to Win a $50 Gift Card for One of a Kind Online

We’ve also teamed up with One of a Kind Online to bring you unique, homemade gifts this holiday season. In the spirit of rustic mountain living, I put together a holiday gift guide of items that I  love. This cheesboard, trivet and salad bowl made out of Canadian wood will be featured at my table from Stinson Studios.

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Tell us in the comment section what items you would pick from One of a Kind Online and enter to win your very own $50 gift card to make the holidays merry & bright.

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Holly
Holly

a passionate recreation coordinator by day, crazy farm mama of two by night. i live outdoors: growing my own food, camping and hiking with my border collie with two active kids in tow. when I’m not writing, I’m experimenting with recipes, and crafts – or anything else that might keep the monkeys entertained.

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  1. Andrea Amy says

    November 11, 2014 at 12:53 pm

    I would get the Artisan Chocolate Bars, Set of 9

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  2. Brandee H says

    November 11, 2014 at 2:18 pm

    The Treehouse Blanket by Jenna Rose is beautiful!

    Reply
  3. Lori Jackson says

    November 11, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    I would pick the Steak Spice & Rub – 120g
    Peppermaster and a few others rubs that caught my eye.

    Reply
  4. Wendy hutton says

    November 11, 2014 at 3:07 pm

    http://oneofakindonlineshop.com/materials/textiles/mittens.html

    I would get some mittens

    Reply
  5. Alexa Cohen says

    November 11, 2014 at 3:23 pm

    i would get the Artisan Chocolate Bars, Set of 9

    Reply
  6. angela m says

    November 11, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    I would buy Slouchy Beanie in shades of Brown for Adult/teen

    Reply
  7. Laura Watt says

    November 11, 2014 at 6:19 pm

    I’m hoping to pick up another bag from Bookhou.

    Reply
  8. Jenness M says

    November 11, 2014 at 8:31 pm

    I would get the fur headband for my mum.

    Reply
  9. Courtney H. says

    November 11, 2014 at 9:08 pm

    The artisan chocolate bars (:

    Reply
  10. Hetal says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:14 am

    the linen clothes are beautiful! thanks for the giveaway 🙂

    Reply
  11. Jane Phillips says

    November 12, 2014 at 11:15 am

    Would obviously get NS Cheese plate!
    http://oneofakindonlineshop.com/gifts/british-columbia-clone-en-5.html

    Reply
  12. Anne @ FoodRetro.com says

    November 12, 2014 at 11:23 am

    http://oneofakindonlineshop.com/home/wood-en/complete-set-of-hard-maple-kitchen-utensils..html is really cool. However at a pricetag of $950 I don’t know if I’d dare to use it!

    Reply
  13. michelle tremblett says

    November 12, 2014 at 2:42 pm

    among other things, I would get my daughter the krazy kitty pillows, she would love them 🙂

    Reply
  14. lisa bolduc says

    November 12, 2014 at 4:01 pm

    I would get the Sleep Sacks Binksy & Bobo for the cold months

    Reply
  15. Jean says

    November 13, 2014 at 9:28 am

    Oh there is SO much to choose from! I would definitely buy a dip mix from Wicked Gourmet… and I would love to buy the father and son bowtie set from Handsome & Lace or the roll-up placemats from Oh-la-la!

    Reply
  16. Pat B says

    November 13, 2014 at 7:40 pm

    I like the little Hors d’oeuvre plates – Set of 6 – you could give a small gift such as soap or biscuits on one – wrap it up…..

    Reply
  17. nicolthepickle says

    November 14, 2014 at 8:18 am

    I would choose a City Cup from the Black and White Collection. There is nothing more lovely thank drinking out of a pretty cup. And it would make such a nice gift with some coffee.

    Reply
  18. Nicole says

    November 16, 2014 at 12:33 am

    I love the toys from Bubynoa, especially the black cat.

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  19. sarah w says

    November 16, 2014 at 4:18 am

    I would get the Artisan Chocolate Bars, Set of 9 Cocoa and Honey Chocolates and Confections
    Can’t wait for the show!

    Reply
  20. Sarah at Journeys of The Zoo says

    November 16, 2014 at 11:45 am

    For my home, I’d love your salad bowl but my hands would love this… http://oneofakindonlineshop.com/fashion/canadensis-mitts-green-herringbone.html

    Besos, Sarah
    Journeys of The Zoo

    Reply
  21. Bev says

    November 16, 2014 at 6:44 pm

    I would get the T.O Scarf Anu Raina!

    Reply
  22. SUMMER PLEWES says

    November 17, 2014 at 11:14 am

    I am loving the Stoneware Butter Dish Perry Pottery , but I could peruse everything there and fall in love. It has beautiful and unique items!

    Reply
  23. Mark V. says

    November 17, 2014 at 11:58 am

    Homage to Paul Klee Series – True Blue, Deep square plate

    Reply
  24. Gillian says

    November 17, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    I have a hard time walking away from pottery coffee mugs…would have to go with a tea pot set or another beautiful pottery mug!

    Reply
  25. Lynn Clayton says

    November 17, 2014 at 11:06 pm

    Treehouse blanket

    Reply
  26. Brenda Lacourciere says

    November 19, 2014 at 6:49 am

    Ontario Cheeseboard would be so cool for serving guests.

    Reply
  27. Yuen C says

    November 20, 2014 at 12:41 am

    I would get the Ava Halter Apron

    Reply
  28. BlessedTA says

    November 20, 2014 at 9:44 am

    Hats

    Reply
  29. Rhonda W G. says

    November 20, 2014 at 6:14 pm

    I’d do an assortment of preserves such as the Himalaya Gourmet Kiwi Chutney!

    Reply
  30. Eldon L says

    November 24, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    I would get a scarf

    Reply
  31. Amanda Geering says

    November 24, 2014 at 5:30 pm

    I would get the tin of shortbread! Yummy!

    Reply
  32. Suzie M says

    November 24, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    I think i would get the Porcelain Scoops

    Reply
  33. Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard says

    November 24, 2014 at 10:06 pm

    I love the Striped cardigan with oversize… Dotty Dress Studio

    Reply
  34. Tyler ennis says

    November 25, 2014 at 12:05 am

    There’s a special someone in my life who I KNOW would LOVE the Simone Cantin bag in the Fashion/Leather category.
    Happy Holidays!

    Reply

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