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As the Holidays are now upon us, many of us succumb to the lure of Christmas cookies and other wonderful holiday treats. You go to parties and have a drink or two and finally there is Christmas Eve dinner and/or Christmas Day dinner and other wonderful but fattening indulgences. You realize that you’ve put on a few more pounds and are desperate for an easy at home workout programs you can use to get back in shape.

If you have the drive and dedication, the P90X home workout program from Beachbody is one of the best I’ve seen. What I like about this program is that it’s a very well thought out set of exercise routines that focus on strength building, cardio, yoga and stretching. There are twelve different DVDs included so you end up mixing up the exercise routines quite frequently. You follow the 90 day schedule that comes with this program, follow the diet (you get a 100+ page diet guide) and you’ll shape up and lose weight. Now I’m not going to say it’s easy but it’s easy to follow. You do need to commit a good hour or more a day for 6 days a week and you need to start very slowly if you are not in good shape. But stick with it and you’ll get results!

If you love to bake then you probably have a variety of great cake baking pans in your kitchen. There are the loaf pans perfect for making dessert breads, loaf cakes, and dinner breads. Then multiple round and square cake pans for creating single and layer cakes of all kinds. Large rectangular pans are the most often used for baking sheet cakes, fruit crisps, and even cooking sides dishes. I also have some specialty pans with special shapes and designs for creating fun holiday and birthday desserts. Another one of my favorite types of pans is a springform pan that I most often use for making cheesecakes, like this Kaiser Bakeware La Forme Plus 10 Inch Springform Pan. Read more…

Goji berries can be eaten as a food. They are usually being pressed dry and consumed either in raw form or cooked. The best dried goji berries are often being added to the Chinese tonic soups, in combination with chicken or pork, vegetables, garlic and other herbs, spices or sauces. It serves as a natural flavoring to enhance the taste of the soups. Read more…

Christmas season is one of the most wonderful times of the year, why not celebrate it?  This Santa & Polar Bears Tapestry is a wonderful addition to any house decor especially for the holiday season, and I have found that I always receive compliments for the beauty of the tapestry.  This item comes in a nice, large size, but is also a great fit for any room in the house and is a perfect way to add to your holiday spirit.  The picture illustrated on the tapestry is fun for all ages and it will aid in anyone’s Christmas enjoyment for years to come. Read more…