What did one snowman say to the other snowman? Does it smell like carrots? How did the ornament get addicted to Christmas? He was hooked on trees his whole life.

The grand finale of your challenge is a Day 7 that can feel triumphant, joyful, and effortlessly orchestrated. Because you took intentional steps all week (shopping is done, the timeline is set & dishes are prepped), all you have to do now is finish and put together your meal. Finally… Hosting, cooking, and serving can feel smooth, allowing you to be fully present with loved ones. You can feel good that you have put together a menu that is balanced and delicious. The gift of preparation keeps giving - You can finish the holidays feeling recharged instead of depleted, knowing that you maintained traditions, food, and self-care. Celebrating yourself for a successful prep and setting the tone for a healthy, happy new year. This is something you can easily carry forward into 2026!

What’s the absolute best Christmas present? A broken drum — you just can’t beat it! What happens if you eat Christmas decorations? You get tinsel-itis.

On day 2 of this challenge, lets focus on you. Why? Because you cannot pour from an empty cup and it sets the stage for everything that follows. It is very easy to give to everyone else during the Holidays because they are important and you want everyone to feel loved and appreciated. But you are important too and that is why this exercise is meaningful. Just take 17 minutes a day for yourself and see how it helps your mindset. It is easier to pour Christmas Punch from a full cup. So get out there! It could be as simple as walking to the park down the street, taking a stroll to the coffee shop, doing some chair yoga, Tai Chi, jumping jacks, etc. The point is to get the juices flowing and do it for yourself. And this is something to continue doing through the Holidays and into the new year! The cool part about this prep is that everything I encourage you to do yourself, you can do with someone else. This is how you become a chef, because a chef is a person that teaches a skill and leads, and the student can later teach that skill to others. Ask a friend to walk with you and if they are away, you can still have a walk talking to them over the phone. There are truly no limitations to how you can connect with the ones you care about. Tomorrow we get to work on the Christmas Meal so stay tuned for that.

So I didn't prep my Christmas Prep properly and technology took me for a ride for a couple of days...so I'm going to restart Christmas Prep today. For those of you looking for healthy holiday focus, this is for you. I will post some recipes and such in addition to these posts.