The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and togetherness, but it often comes with the challenge of managing our weight. As a functional medicine doctor, my primary focus is on optimizing health and weight for my patients.

Fifty years ago … November 1973. The Sandpiper, Seven Mile Beach’s 24-hour diner of the 1970s, also planned to be open for Thanksgiving Day dinner and, according to this advertisement, was also available for holiday parties.

’Tis the season for a lot of shopping and running around. Hopefully you have a chance to enjoy some downtime, too. Whether you are hitting the stores or having some company over, this outfit is comfortable yet chic, and perfect for almost any occasion. This matching set is by Olivaceous LA, a women-led company out of Los Angeles.

The holiday season is here and that means there are going to be plenty of nights when you are looking for an outfit. Old friends are in town, family comes to visit, and wherever you go, you will want to look your best. We stopped by Tiger Lily to find an outfit that works for almost all occasions and, as usual, it had exactly what we were looking for!

At this time of the year, it’s good to stop, take a breath and reflect. Perhaps you are thankful for your family and health. Remember, health is the first wealth. You can have all the money in the world, but if you don’t have good health, nothing else matters. Maybe your life feels like it is in good order, but you are a little concerned about your investments.

Greetings, friends! Seems like we just packed away the beach chairs, and already the holiday season is upon us. Naturally, the best part of the season for me is the opportunity to gather with family and friends to celebrate the season, and it’s even better if we can celebrate outdoors.

This time of the year can be tricky when you are looking for the perfect outfit for going out on the town. With holiday parties, get-togethers with friends, tailgating opportunities, and nights by the firepit all happening over the holidays, you need an outfit that is versatile and can easily transition from day to night.

The holiday season can be a hectic time. With all the parties, dinners, shopping to get finished and school events, I can imagine you are right in the thick of it all. Hopefully you are finding time to sit back and enjoy the magic of it all. A great way to relax and take your mind off everything else is to read.

With the holiday season now upon us, we brace ourselves for the barrage of images we see in the media of families in matching pajamas or a perfectly prepared meal on the table. Children gathered, perfectly poised around the fireplace, and just about everything looking calm and bright.

The Avalon Links restaurant is located at the beautiful Avalon Golf Club. Both the golf club and the restaurant opened more than 50 years ago. The “links” in Avalon Links is what golf courses built on the coastline originally were called but now can apply to any golf course.

It’s time to pick out some delicious wines for your holiday meals. When choosing a wine for a Thanksgiving feast, it’s best to stay away from big, heavy, rich wines that are high in alcohol. When eating so much rich food, it’s recommended to choose cool climate wines that are light, crispy, and bright, with minimal oak and low alcohol.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Everyone is out buying presents, decorating, and enjoying all the magic the season has to offer. Hopefully you have the chance to soak it all in. If you are looking for a holiday book to unwind with, or you need a gift for a friend, here are some holiday stories that we enjoy reading over, and over, again.