We found 8 results tagged with "holidays"

8 Challenges

6 participants 1 comment
Posted on: December 26, 2007

Give something away

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

In many countries around the world today, people are observing Boxing Day. Celebrated on the first weekday after Christmas (usually on the 26th), this holiday is traditionally reserved for handing out...

2 participants 0 comments
Posted on: December 24, 2007

Give to people you don’t know

Challenge yourself for: 7 days

This holiday season, extend your generosity to people outside your social circle — to people who might find the holidays difficult or lonely. This week, make an effort to identify a charity or...

13 participants 0 comments
Posted on: December 22, 2007

Cook ahead

Challenge yourself for: 2 days

Sharing food with family and friends is one of the joys of the holidays. But if it’s your job to cook the meals, you may find yourself spending more time in the kitchen than enjoying the festivities...

4 participants 2 comments
Posted on: December 20, 2007

Give a green gift

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Learning how to live greener is so much fun. It’s all about feeling like you really can make a difference. No matter how small a change, when it’s combined with everyone else’s it really does help...

10 participants 3 comments
Posted on: December 19, 2007

Be the last in line

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

During the holidays, overflowing buffet tables piled high with goodies make it difficult to watch calories. That’s why it’s important to make a plan for visiting them. One way to enjoy buffets is...

7 participants 2 comments
Posted on: December 17, 2007

Follow the 90-10 rule

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

During the holidays it’s fun to celebrate, attend parties, visit loved ones…and sample lots of delicious foods. And even though food is just a small part of what the holidays are all about, you might...

6 participants 0 comments
Posted on: November 24, 2007

Give of yourself

Challenge yourself for: 2 days

Sometimes the best gifts are intangible. Instead of going out and buying presents for everyone on your shopping list this holiday season, identify a few people who might really appreciate it if you...

3 participants 1 comment
Posted on: November 17, 2007

Identify a meaningful gift

Challenge yourself for: 2 days

It feels great to give a gift that shows you are paying attention. The best gifts are gestures of truly showing loved ones you see them. Sometimes, gifts even help people move toward an important (or...