Monthly Archives: December 2011

Dreaming by the fire with a  cup of coffee or tea this holiday season may be good for your heart.  New research examining long-term coffee consumption among women participating in the Nurses Health Study (a large, prospective cohort study of … Continue reading →

  Day 12  is the last day of The Fit Fridge’s Twelve Days of Healthy Holidays and a great time to celebrate the most precious gifts of the season.  Tell the story “Bear’s Very Best Gifts” (below), using the actions … Continue reading →

Day 11 of The Fit Fridge’s Twelve Days of Healthy Holidays:  Feeling frosty?  Warm up with flavored popcorn that’s “snow delicious.”  Skip the butter, and instead add a drizzle of oil and spice for flavor.  The cute and easy-to-make snowman … Continue reading →

Day 10 of The Fit Fridge’s Twelve Days of Healthy Holidays spreads comfort and joy with a sweet and savory “Spiced Rice Mix.”  For less than five dollars, you can give a healthy side dish packed with whole grain brown … Continue reading →

Day 9 of The Fit Fridge’s Twelve Days of Healthy Holidays… Little ones awaiting the arrival of Rudolph and friends will enjoy helping to make a batch of “Sleigh Ride Snack Mix” for teachers and classmates.  This crunchy trail mix … Continue reading →

Day 8 of The Fit Fridge’s Twelve Days of Healthy Holidays…Have you finished your holiday shopping?  Need some last minute gift ideas?  Skip the fruit cake and opt for healthy treats from your kitchen, like this adorable “ Treat Stocking.”  … Continue reading →

Day 7 of The Fit Fridge’s Twelve Days of Healthy Holidays takes time for stretching with a “Christmas Tree Cool Down.”  Christmas Tree Cool Down Goal: To cool down, stretch and transition following active games. Grades: PreK-6th Description: Teacher or … Continue reading →

Day 6 of The Fit Fridge’s Twelve Days of Healthy Holidays glows brightly as students “light the candles” and practice striking skills.  Like what you see?  Let us know, and you’ll be entered into next Wednesday’s for a prize pack … Continue reading →

Day 5 of The Fit Fridge’s Twelve Days of Healthy Holidays is a “holiday scavenger hunt.” Like what you see?  Let us know, and you’ll be entered into next Wednesday’s for a prize pack of gift tags and packaging to … Continue reading →

Day 4 of The Fit Fridge’s Twelve Days of Healthy Holidays is a great time for snowball fun.  Join us for a “snowball race” and “freezer toss.” Don’t forget to post comments after you’ve tried the game, and one person … Continue reading →