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Sally's Club

One of my 2007 New Year's resolutions is to lose weight. Original, I know. This year I feel a bit more confident about my chances. Why? I've been reading the Holiday Challenge series by Sally Squires. If you're unfamiliar with the holiday challenge, it's a guide to help you stay...

By Liz Seymour | December 28, 2006; 12:48 PM ET | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Cookie Party

So I've decided to get in the holiday spirit and bake cookies. Do I really need something else to do? My tree still is not decorated. I have not wrapped a single present. My Christmas cards have yet to go in the mail. Nevertheless, my friend Maria is coming over...

By Liz Seymour | December 20, 2006; 11:37 AM ET | Comments (9) | TrackBack (0)

Cookies!

Did everyone check out today's phenomenal Food section on cookies? I've been open about my love of all sweets baked, so I won't go on and on about that. Even if you're watching your weight better than I am, you should still check out the cookie issue. I think baking...

By Liz Seymour | December 13, 2006; 12:43 PM ET | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

Leaner Plates

It is not just a myth that it's harder to watch what you eat during the holidays. Recently, one of the reporters here came back from the White House with a cookie she got after seeing the White House Christmas Tree. She told me to give it to my four-year-old...

By Liz Seymour | December 12, 2006; 08:30 AM ET | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Christmas Dinner Out

Good morning. I've heard from no less than a dozen people in the last week who are eating out Christmas Day and want some restaurant recommendations. We initially answered this question a few weeks back, but because of the volume of requests I am reprinting our suggestions. Erin Hartigan, the...

By Liz Seymour | December 7, 2006; 08:30 AM ET | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Hosting Two Dinners

This season, I will host at least two special dinners at my house in AU Park. The first one is held on Christmas Eve. It's a formal sit-down dinner with my husband and two small children. (Although formal is a relative term when one of your dining companions is a...

By Liz Seymour | December 5, 2006; 08:30 AM ET | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Sally and Me

Let me be frank: I am not as skinny as I would like to be. Why? There are many reasons, including two pregnancies in the last four years, a lack of time to exercise and my unending love of baked goods. I realize many people can relate to this, but...

By Liz Seymour | November 30, 2006; 08:30 AM ET | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

 

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