Making Happy and Healthy Memories for Every Holiday

So many of our happy memories are wrapped around the holidays. We remember special conversations, gifts that were given, an activity unique to the occasion and, of course, the smells of delicious foods from the kitchen, the wonder of the dishes presented and the tastes of our favorites bringing smiles to our faces. These memories compel us to want to repeat them and make those memories into traditions we can look forward to year after year.

The challenge comes when we want to live a healthy lifestyle and know that some of the traditions, particularly around food, need some changing.  We are afraid of the resistance we might get from others, including ourselves, when the time honored family recipe is updated (like my beloved poppy seed bread) or the holiday fudge doesn’t appear. The reality is we can’t be afraid to change things up, make new traditions, and share our desire for healthy living with others, even during the holidays.

Making happy and healthy memories does not mean giving up those special foods only made during the holidays or giving up being with the ones you love or throwing away that ugly Christmas sweater you get a kick out of wearing to the family gathering.

What it does mean is creating an environment setting you up for success. It also means being fully present at each occasion. Additionally, we need to consciously make choices and be mindful as we drink and eat, purposefully choosing. And who says we can’t make the slices of poppy seed bread a little thinner?…who will even notice? And maybe instead of making that extra sweet potato casserole so everyone can have second and third helpings, we make just enough for everyone to enjoy.

Then consider the possibility of adding a healthy new tradition into the mix. What about a new festive drink that is tasty and lighter in alcohol and calories like a Rosemary Tequila Lime Smash? Or provide FitVine wine that is lower in calories and healthier for you. Another fun tradition is to participate in a local holiday Walk/Run or go to your local YMCA to join in on a free Zumba class (they offer free workout classes from kickboxing to spinning to Zumba each Thanksgiving). There are amny virtual options as well to stay safe.

These are simple examples of how we can add “healthy” into our holiday traditions still focusing on making happy memories and holding on to the importance of traditions…just making them ones we can enjoy long term, as healthy and happy people.

Wishing you the happiest and healthiest of holidays!

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Healthy Holiday Happiness

The holidays almost demand that we be happy. Thanksgiving through the New Year are all about celebrating. We celebrate a specific holiday, being with family, gift giving, and specific annual gatherings. Health is not a focus. In fact, it is a time when we can feel the most stressed and eat in a way that is not ideal or particularly healthy. Often this affects us emotionally as well. We more likely feel like we are “surviving” the holidays rather than reveling in what is good about them.

When we have committed to living as our healthiest selves, the holidays can be a time bomb waiting to go off.  We don’t want to get sucked back in to the unhealthy holiday habits. But it is hard to break free of the tradition and expectations surrounding each holiday.

There are ways to make sure we hold on to our priorities and take time to nurture our well being during the holidays.

First things first…Your Emotional Well Being.  Check into how you are feeling. Your emotional health is so important to your ongoing success in living a healthy lifestyle. Keep to the patterns you know work for you…like working out, planning your meals, and getting enough sleep. Just as you plan for your success also plan for the holidays to ensure you can enjoy them.

A great way to check in on your emotional well being and to remind yourself of what is important to you is to download our free resource we created with Connie Stapleton, Ph.D., Emotional Barriers to Sustained Weight Loss Success: Facing Our Fears, Mindset, and Addictions.

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Celebrate some quiet moments. We can feel overwhelmed with the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. We can get depressed. Sometimes it is good to carve out some time to just be and nurture our well being. Check out this list of some up-lifting movies that might come in handy.

De-stress and de-clutter. One way to find more joy in the holidays and a lot less stress is to simplify your gift giving and the tools you have in your own kitchen. The stuff we keep around us can ultimately be a distraction and create unwanted visual noise in our lives. Take it from Wendy Tranz, someone who has taken the steps to de-clutter and de-stress:

Pay attention to spending. One way to help avoid stress during the holidays is to plan the healthy meals you will be serving from Thanksgiving through the New Year…week by week.  By planning ahead you can save money on what you spend. There are also specific meals and menus that are particularly budget-friendly. Here are some ideas for you to consider over the holidays that are both budget-friendly and one pot simple-to-prep meals:


Slow Cooker Brisket with Onions
Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup
Herb and Goat Cheese Frittata


Create memories beyond food. The holidays tend to be all about food. When we call on our memories of events inevitably it is the food served that immediately comes to mind. For those of us committed to a healthy lifestyle and right sized eating, focusing on the food can be undermining. How can we combat this? By creating new memories that focus on the meaning of the holidays and the activities that are seasonally specific so they make the moments and memories special. This doesn’t mean that special foods and gatherings that include traditional meals are no longer allowed; instead it is about a re-balance of our memories and traditions so the focus is where it should be…on living life to the fullest as our healthiest selves. Here are some ideas about ways to incorporate Healthy Holiday Memories into your overall Holiday Traditions:

On the Day of a Holiday Build in Activity

• Walk before cooking the Thanksgiving Meal
• Touch Football after the big meal
• Playing Games like Charades, Twister or a Video Dance Game like “Just Dance”
• Go to a movie on Christmas Day and get away from all the food

Take a moment to make some homemade chai tea and write a note to a friend, make a call to someone you have not talked to in a while, or curl up and read a book…maybe even watch one of your favorite holiday movies. Take a moment to enjoy and acknowledge the good in your life. Now that is something to celebrate!

Enjoy! And remember to always Live Vibrant!

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Making Happy and Healthy Memories for the Holidays

So many of our happy memories are wrapped around the holidays. We remember special conversations, gifts that were given, an activity unique to the occasion and, of course, the smells of delicious foods from the kitchen, the wonder of the dishes presented and the tastes of our favorites bringing smiles to our faces. These memories compel us to want to repeat them and make those memories into traditions we can look forward to year after year.

The challenge comes when we want to live a healthy lifestyle and know that some of the traditions, particularly around food, need some changing.  We are afraid of the resistance we might get from others, including ourselves, when the time honored family recipe is updated (like my beloved poppy seed bread) or the holiday fudge doesn’t appear. The reality is we can’t be afraid to change things up, make new traditions, and share our desire for healthy living with others, even during the holidays.

Making happy and healthy memories does not mean giving up those special foods only made during the holidays or giving up being with the ones you love or throwing away that ugly Christmas sweater you get a kick out of wearing to the family gathering.

What it does mean is creating an environment setting you up for success. It also means being fully present at each occasion. Additionally, we need to consciously make choices and be mindful as we drink and eat, purposefully choosing. And who says we can’t make the slices of poppy seed bread a little thinner?…who will even notice? And maybe instead of making that extra sweet potato casserole so everyone can have second and third helpings, we make just enough for everyone to enjoy.

Then consider the possibility of adding a healthy new tradition into the mix. What about a new festive drink that is tasty and lighter in alcohol and calories like a Rosemary Tequila Lime Smash? Or provide FitVine wine that is lower in calories and healthier for you. Another fun tradition is to participate in a local holiday Walk/Run or go to your local YMCA to join in on a free Zumba class (they offer free workout classes from kickboxing to spinning to Zumba each Thanksgiving).

These are simple examples of how we can add “healthy” into our holiday traditions still focusing on making happy memories and holding on to the importance of traditions…just making them ones we can enjoy long term, as healthy and happy people.

Wishing you the happiest and healthiest of holidays!

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Baking as Part of a Healthy Lifestyle

The smell of baking in your kitchen that wafts throughout your home makes people feel dreamy, brings a content smile to their faces and evokes happy memories. I love baking for my family and friends. The act of baking satisfies my need to nurture them. This is especially true over the holidays when we gather as family and with friends.

In the past what I baked for my family was not so healthy. It was filled with butter, sugar and more salt than humans should consume in a week or more. Increasingly, I have come to realize that my love of baking and my need to nurture was made even better by being mindful of the ingredients I use. To care about what I am baking is part of what makes up the nurturing I need to offer. Providing healthy baked goods is actually more in line with my need to nurture and nourish the ones I love than what I was producing previously.

Introducing new treats that have ingredients that promote health is a true act of love and nurturing. I have had so much fun experimenting with savory herbs in muffins, cookies and cakes. Adding more puréed fruits and alternative natural sweeteners to reduce the amount of refined sugar I use has allowed me to discover better ways of creating baked goods.

I think we have a false belief that healthier means less tasty and unattractive foods. This may have been the case at the beginning of the Whole Foods and organic movements but is hardly the case today. There are pastry chefs like Vanessa Musi who have opened our eyes to what is possible...and beautiful to our eye and palette. No more do we need to hang on to the old notion that healthy means crunchy granola.

Today when so many we know, including ourselves,  are struggling with weight and health issues we need to embrace doing things differently, including what we bake for the holidays. We give up nothing in doing this. Instead we add the gift of health to the love of nurturing. It is true, our baked goods can become a part of a healthy lifestyle.

As we gather for Hanukkah and Christmas as well as look to the New Year here are some delectable and healthy cookie recipes to enjoy and share:

Rosemary Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies

Thyme-infused Cardamom-Orange Oatmeal Cookies

Double-Ginger Ginger Snaps

Rosemary Dark Chocolate Chip Cookie

Enjoy! And Live Vibrant!



 
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Giving the Gift of Health and the Challenge of Giving Health-minded Gifts

We are all on our journey to healthier living. Many of us are challenged with health concerns that require we pay more attention to what we eat and how we live. More of us are faced with weight management and all the health issues that come with being overweight or obese. A growing part of the population, me included, are aging and are seeking ways to maximize our quality of life by embracing a healthy lifestyle.

I have come to truly believe that the greatest gift we can give ourselves and the ones we love is the gift of health. If this is true and we all agree, then why is it so taboo for us to give gifts that support this greatest gift, the gift of health?

As someone who believes we need the tools and environment to support us in the healthy lifestyle we seek-- and went so far as to create a company, Livliga, dedicated toward this end-- I see the need for the conversation to change.  Instead of focusing on the visible symptoms like someone being overweight, why don’t we focus on the solution of healthy living?

 Livliga@ LivSpoons and the Aveq serving bowl

Of course, it is easier when someone asks for those healthy lifestyle tools. I have done a lot of that with my own family. I have asked for a new bike, better work out clothes, a kayak, a Fitbit and lots of cookbooks. By opening the door to acquiring, using and enjoying these healthy lifestyle products it has also encouraged my family and friends to give me cool new gifts I haven’t asked for and didn’t even know about. A great example of this was the online health coach and app “Vida” that my sons gave me for my birthday. Perhaps the greatest gift towards healthy living each of my family members has given me is the gift of support and participation. My husband works out with me every morning at the YMCA, my daughter has done the same and also loves going on walks with me, and my sons go cycling and hiking with me whenever they are home. And when it comes to my clean cooking they are all on board. They happily try out my new healthier recipes and are enthusiastic about the healthy lifestyle products I have created and use everyday in our own lives and at every meal.

So what do we do when we recognize someone could benefit from having healthy lifestyle tools in their life because of health issues or weight issues? Maybe it is about our living a healthy lifestyle and wanting to share it. As someone who has been overweight and on diets on and off for most of my life, I can tell you there is nothing more irritating than having someone tell you what you need or tell you what you need to do without them practicing what they are preaching to you.

It is all about being on the journey together. It is about discovery and having fun with it. It is so much more enjoyable and doable when we share in the journey. Nothing gives me more pleasure than giving a friend a healthy lifestyle cookbook I have tried, liked and use regularly. My new favorite is the America’s Test Kitchen Complete Vegetarian cookbook. Fabulous. I am also delighted to share Livliga product like our LivSpoons that are serving spoons and measuring spoons all in one. In fact, we were using them for Thanksgiving when a friend who was with us brought up how much he loves his LivSpoons and uses then all the time. His favorite is how well they work for him when he makes his weekend waffles; they are perfect for measuring the waffle batter and for serving up the maple syrup, he said. Can’t beat how sharing in a healthy lifestyle with the ones you love makes it a healthier and happier world for all of us to enjoy.

It is possible to change the conversation. Focusing on what is “wrong” with us or others will achieve nothing and may in fact make everyone feel worse. The better, more effective approach is to focus on a way of being that we can all share. The more you do it and the more you share it the more it becomes a natural part of who you are and what you do. A great example of this for me was when I recently traveled back to my hometown, Kansas City. A long time friend of mine I had not seen in a while asked if we could meet up. Instead of asking for a lunch date she asked if we could take a walk in a park. It makes me smile just to think about how wonderful it was to have a friend suggest a fun walk. We had a great time, talked up a storm and managed to walk around the park several times just so we could keep going with the conversation! What a wonderful way of being.

So this holiday season think about how you can give yourself the gift of health and then how you can share it with the ones you love.

Enjoy! And Have a Happy and Healthy Holiday!

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Holiday mindfulness- how to stay in control

Truth be told we wake up everyday wanting to be in control and stay in control of what we eat. Every year we make a pact with ourselves during the holidays that we just aren’t going to eat too much and gain those unwanted pounds. Yet we don’t want to give up all the goodies—those one-time-a-year delectables we look forward to munching on during December. How can we have our cake and cookies and still stay in control? The answer: Holiday mindfulness.

The challenge we have with holidays is they are infused with tradition and ritual. This means we have set up a pattern to repeat the same activities over and over again. It doesn’t require that we be mindful. This lack of mindfulness is what gets us in trouble. We aren’t thinking about what we are doing so bad habits perpetuate.

We can only change out the bad habits with new healthier habits if we are aware of what we are doing. It is key that we are present as we navigate the holidays. We can’t make the better choice if we aren’t aware we have one because we merely repeat what we have always done—that extra glass of wine at the office party, the two extra sweets at our friend’s holiday party or the extra batch of holiday cookies we bake to make sure we have “enough” on hand. Doing what we have always done sets us up for “the same ol’ same ol’”.

If we really want to change and not gain the weight we don’t want to then we have to stop doing the same things over and over again just because we did them before. Being more mindful will allow us to stay more in control.

Here is a link to a blog I have written previously that gives 10 ways to fight the battle of the bulge over the holidays. There are simple tips like eating a healthy snack before going to a party so you don’t arrive famished, or drinking a tall glass of water between alcoholic drinks to help pace your consumption. Print these tips out and tape them up where you will see them, look at them and remind yourself of the ways you can be mindful each day during the holidays. Hopefully my list will get you started on making your own list that will work for you.

Another step is to actually help yourself become more mindfully through adopting certain practices like starting the day by deep breathing before you get out of bed, stretching before you get dressed or taking up a yoga class at your local gym or YMCA. Here is another blog to check out for more ideas on how to give temptation the slip during the holidays.

If you have kids and are looking for ways to help them avoid overindulging during the holidays too then click on my blog Top 10 tips to help kids avoid Holiday overeating .  Children are out of their routine during the holidays and without scheduled fun activities can get sedentary and bored. There are ways to avoid this by planning ahead and also including them in special activities of this joyful season.

Being mindful is relevant to everyone, no matter your age.  It is always the right time to set you and your loved ones up for a happy and healthy holiday season.

Enjoy! And Live Vibrant!

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Livliga Holiday Gift Guide

Enjoy Giving the Gift of Health

 This is a fun time of year when we can dream of the gifts we would like to receive as well as those gifts we would like to give. There are so many possibilities. As I have focused more and more on healthy living I have come to realize that the greatest gifts we can give ourselves and those we love is a Gift of Health.

Here are some ideas of Healthy Gifts you can put on your own wish list or give to those on your gift list this year:

Livliga Dinnerware~ These beautiful sets of dishware are artist designed and come in different patterns so you can choose your favorite. Right-sized with serving sizes subtly built in, they are perfect for those wanting to embrace and live a healthy lifestyle. Choose between two patterns: Hälsa or Vivente; and set sizes: individual ($49.95) or a service for four ($198.95).

Gift ensemble idea: include festive napkins for some added holiday flair.

Livliga Aveq Wine Glasses~ Who knew a right-sized wine glass could look so beautiful AND full with your favorite wine? These beauties come in a set of four and have a gorgeous etched design with subtle fill lines for pouring the perfect amount of wine. So gorgeous they were named as 2014 Martha Stewart Made in America Finalists! They come in a set of four ($49.95). 

Gift ensemble idea: pick a bottle of memorable red wine to add to your gorgeous gift.

Livliga Aveq Beverage Glasses~ This set of 4 gracefully designed etched glasses make drinking your everyday beverages more enjoyable. They fit nicely in the hand and you can’t beat the fact they are chip resistant and dishwasher safe ($44.95).

Gift ensemble idea: include a growler of beer from your local brewery to add to the merriment of your gift giving.

Livliga Set of 4 Dinner plates~ This set of four Livliga dinner plates makes a great gift for fresh starts, New Year beginnings or your favorite college student. It even includes a “Get Started” booklet, which is handy to help someone get organized for healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle. You can choose between two patterns according to colors and designs, encouraging personal style and preference ($60.00).

Gift ensemble idea: provide an additional resource to go with the new set of dishes. We recommend Slim By Design, the latest book from Dr. Brian Wansink.

Livliga Set of 4 Side Plates~ Snacking can be the biggest down fall in our daily eating routine. The Livliga side plate makes it easy to measure out snacks and desserts to enjoy in right sized portions. Their shape, size and design even make those delectable nibbles look plentiful and feel satisfying. Don’t forget to pick your favorite pattern ($50.00)!

Gift ensemble idea: gift wrap them with Green Tea and cookies for a feel good gift.

Livliga Set of 4 Soup Bowls~ These bowls are a favorite. People love the shape and the attractive fill-lines inside the bowls. They make for easy measuring and when filled, the contents look so appealing and filling ($56.00).

Gift ensemble idea: Pair it with a homemade or store-bought dry soup-mix.

Livliga Set of 4 Mugs~ Enjoy these artist designed mugs which have lots of flair as well as discrete 8 ounce fill lines. Like all our dishes, they are made of porcelain and lead-free. You can enjoy giving this special set knowing our dedication to being as earth-friendly as possible ($48.00).

Gift ensemble idea: Complete the gift with a French Press Thermos and/or a pound of your favorite or seasonal coffee beans.

Aveq Serving Bowl~ The Aveq serving bowl coordinates with both the Hälsa & Vivente dinnerware patterns. Its lively, circular design is the perfect expression of the Livliga philosophy of “Living Vibrant.” Its VisualQs design makes 4 – 8 servings look plentiful so when you serve from the bowl onto a Livliga plate everyone will see they are being served a perfect portion of plentiful food ($47.95).

Gift ensemble idea: Make it the ultimate Gift of Health with a perfectly paired set of LivSpoons. It will make you the most popular gift giver this year!

LivSpoons~ These are innovative and original serving spoons with measurement. Designed to be both practical and beautiful, they make measuring your food easy and natural to do by having a set of 4 spoons in standard serving sizes. You can enjoy using them in the kitchen, on a buffet or at your dinner table. Eating healthy has now been made effortlessly mindful with LivSpoons. Gift Alert: you’ll want two—one for you and one for the person on your gift list ($49.95)!

Gift ensemble idea: Include the Aveq Serving bowl with these fabulous LivSpoons for a memorable and ever useful gift.

Gift Certificate~ Can’t decide what to give? Or needing a last minute gift without the worry of delivery? We have the ideal solution—A Livliga Gift Certificate. You decide the amount and your special person gets the gift of their choice. You have the option to have gift certificates sent via email or regular mail (starting at $15.00).

Gift ensemble idea: No need for anything more! Just place the gift certificate in a holiday card, gift bag or gift box to add to the surprise and delight of receiving this thoughtful present.

Healthy Gifts for Children:

Sammie and Sax in the Land of Quinoa: The Search for a Balanced Meal~ Get the kids in your life engaged in learning about healthy living early on. This award-winning book is just the way to get started. It is a fun, beautifully illustrated, interactive children’s book ideal for ages 4-8. This book is a winner of the 2013 Moonbeam Children’s Book Award for health issues ($17.95)

Gift ensemble idea: This pairs wonderfully with the Sammie and Sax tabletop puzzle for more play filled enjoyment.

Kidliga: Sammie and Sax 3 pc portion control place setting~ This is a place setting with visually intuitive portion control built right in using the characters from the Sammie and Sax book. It is subtle, fun and effective, helping children teach themselves about balanced meals and the types of food that make us live a healthy life. The set comes in either pink or blue and includes the Sammie and Sax book for the perfect fun-packed gift of health. Ideal for ages 4-8 ($49.95).

Gift ensemble idea: Add the Sammie and Sax tabletop puzzle for more hours of healthy fun and enjoyment.

Sammie and Sax tabletop puzzle~ Looking for something fun for the kids to do when they are hanging out that might subtly reinforce healthy eating habits? This puzzle provides just that. Fun for any age and ideal for children ages 4 to 8 ($17.95).

Gift ensemble idea: Complete the fun and healthy gift giving by buying a Kidliga 3 pc set, in either blue or pink, which includes the award winning book for hours of fun and effortless learning.

Happy Healthy Holidays! May you give and get the Gifts of Health!

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Movies to Fight Holiday Depression

As the holidays approach many of us face depression. It is very common, in fact. There are many reasons that contribute to this shared feeling of hopelessness and unhappiness. Maybe it is because the days are short and the light is limited. Or maybe it is because we are expected to be part of occasions we do not enjoy and do not want to be part of. Then there are the memories that make us sad. There are those we loved who are no longer with us but we wish they were. It is a time when our feelings are the most vulnerable and are most heightened.

Sometimes it is good to give our hearts and brains a break. Research actually shows that suspending reality for a couple of hours while watching a movie can help. It allows those suffering from depression to stop the negative loop of unhappy thoughts. The right kind of movies can also trigger the release of endorphins that can help us feel better. Movies are not a cure-all but they can be a positive tool for relief.

When you are in the mood to watch a movie over the holidays here is a list to get you started. The list, admittedly, is completely subjective. The selections consist of my favorite movies when I need a break, want to feel empowered, uplifted, hopeful and that deliver on happy endings. It is good to know movies can actually be good for our health. Please feel free to add your favorite depression-busters to the list.

Over Coming the Odds

• Air Force One
• A Town Like Alice
• King’s Speech
• The Blind Side
• The Day After Tomorrow
• The Rookie
• Top Gun
• Rudy

Accomplishing Something Extraordinary

• Apollo 13
• Chariots of Fire
• Fly Away Home
• Forrest Gump
• Seabiscuit
• Secretariat

When You Just Need to Laugh

• Adam’s Rib
• Airplane
• Coming to America
• Ferris Buellar’s Day Off
• Mrs. Doubtfire
• My Big Fat Greek Wedding
• Some Like it Hot
• Something’s Gotta Give
• Tootsie

Romantic Stories with Happy Endings

• An Affair to Remember
• Charade
• Enchanted
• First Knight
• Sabrina
• Sleepless in Seattle
• Sound of Music
• Sweet Home Alabama
• The Princess Bride
• The Holiday
• When Harry Met Sally
• While You Were Sleeping
• You’ve Got Mail

Stories that Showcase Strong Women

• A League of Their Own
• Bridget Jones
• Erin Brockovich
• Ever After
• Julie and Julia
• Legally Blonde
• Pretty Woman
• Soul Surfer
• Temple Grandin
• Working Girl

Reposted from Sheila's Blog on The Epoch Times.

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Livliga Makes Great Gift Giving for a Healthy Lifestyle!

 

What greater gift is there than one that shows you care about the people you love? Livliga® and Kidliga® are beautifully designed and packaged in a way that makes them fantastic gifts for just about any occasion.

Let's start with gifts for our Moms—You know the question, "Who has had the most profound effect on you in your life?" The most common answer is- "My Mom!" There are so many reasons given from "she loves me unconditionally", "she taught me everything I know", "she was there for me when I needed her most" and "she inspires me". Livliga has the perfect gift for these amazing moms. Show her how you celebrate her everyday with our inspiring line- Celebrate: The Poetry of Life.

Celebrate is available in a 16 piece set or in sets of 4 each of the dinner plates, side plates, bowls or mugs. You choose!

 

The LivSpoon® is a fantastic gift for those who love to cook, those who love to entertain and those who are just tired of servings spoons that have no measurement. They are the go-to-gift for anyone who likes a novel and innovative gift. They come in the original set of 4 or the complete set of 6 ergonomically designed spoons in standard measuring/serving sizes of 1 cup, ¾ cup, ½ cup, ⅓ cup, ¼ cup and ⅛ cup. With their special design feature—the double bend—you can hang the desired spoon on a bowl or pot either right-side up or upside down.

Kidliga's Sammie & Sax 3pc set with award winning book is a popular gift for children's birthdays, a child's holiday present or as an original baby shower gift. It comes in both pink and blue.

Sammie and Sax 3pc set in pink

Sammie and Sax 3pc set in blue

In addition to our Celebrate line, our Hälsa and Vivente dinnerware makes a great gift for college students with their first apartment or for those ready to create their first home. They are also a lovely gift for those making a fresh start.

Hälsa 4pc Individual Place Setting

Vivente 4pc Individual Place Setting

It is easy to imagine adding Livliga to a wedding registry. Many weddings happen this time of year! Don't forget the Livliga glassware and serveware as items to include!

Celebrate: The Poetry of Life, service for 4, offers 16 original designs and inspiring phrases perfect for newlyweds. For an original bridal party gift our 4 piece mug set is very popular

Our Vivente 16pc set, service for 4 also makes a great wedding gift

Looking for more color? This Hälsa 16pc set, service for 4 is a fantastic choice for a wedding registry

The Livliga Glassware- Wine and Water are often chosen for birthday and hostess gifts. They come in sets of 4 for the perfect present.

Aveq Wine Glass with subtle fill lines

Aveq Water/Beverage Glass with 8 ounce fill line

Livliga mugs in sets of 4 make a thoughtful gift for work colleagues or those you want to thank in a special way like a teacher, service provider who has gone above and beyond or to give to a friend...just because.

Celebrate: The Poetry of Life, set of 4 mugs, each one is original

Vivente Mugs, set of 4

Hälsa Mugs, set of 4

 Looking to create a gift with a combination of Livliga product? We have the ideal answer! Check out our new Everyday Bundles and Seasonal Bundles. We have them specifically deisgned as bariatric-friendly and diabetes-friendly, family-friend choices as well as specifc seasonal choices that are bound to delight.

And for the person you want to get that special gift for, the Aveq Serving Bowl is an elegant solution. Add our Celebrate Dish Towels too!

Aveq Serving Bowl--elegant inside and out

 

All Livliga tableware is artist designed, eco-friendly and easy-to-use in everyday life. With their signature designs they make a great gift for those you love...including you! And did I mention you can have everything gift wrapped and include a personalized card? Perfect!

Can't decide what of the Livliga Designer Healthy Lifestyle Dinnerware to choose? Why not pamper them with a personalized gift certificate and let the lucky recipient choose? Now is a great time to stock up, think ahead and celebrate good health for you and your family!

Please help us spread the word about how Livliga is the best gift to give. It is easy to forward this blog with a click. We'd sure appreciate it!

Enjoy! And Live Vibrant!

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