A work-stressed and anxious mom arrived home flustered; there, her toddler stunned her with his innocent request, "Mommy, let's laugh."
She started with a self-conscious chuckle; he giggled delightedly, grinning broadly. Inside her, a dam burst, and they were into a big-ol', can't-stop, full-volume belly-laugh, rolling on the floor together.
We could all use a good belly laugh. There is an awful lot going on – a lot of it awful. We need a time-out; our dams need to burst – and this is the season to be jolly – to laugh out loud despite, or because of it all, and to laugh together.
Our tip - A card-written "Honey, let's laugh" may be the most precious gift. Let us know the results.
Also, if you have a mind to, try milkadamia's Occasion for Jollification seasonal nogs - they are not serious - they're just delicious.
new to plant-based foods?
As with every great expedition, planning is vital. Adopting a vegan diet and lifestyle, even for a short time, requires a bit of foresight and dedication. Even with a well thought out program in place, just know that stumbles do happen and that’s ok.
Below are resources to help on your journey. Remember no one is keeping score on how you do. The effect switching to a vegan diet will have, even if just for January, will be immeasurable..
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