How to Have Fun with Fewer Calories

Can you have fun with fewer calories?

The holiday season can be full of temptations – the buffet tables laden with food, your aunt’s famous cookies or tamales, that extra glass – or two – of sparkling, um, “cheer.” Consider ways to connect with friends and family in non-caloric ways. Plan a family hike or walk, play board games or put together a puzzle, or have a mani-pedi party.

Fun with Fewer Calories: Sit by the fire

Tell stories, sing songs, or just watch the flames.

fireplace, winter holidays, refresh with Color Street

Fun with Fewer Calories: Ugly Sweater Contest

Have an ugly sweater contest or a decorating contest or how long can you stand on one leg contest…

ugly sweater contest, refresh with Color Street

Fun with Fewer Calories: Play a game

And preferably one that doesn’t have a screen, like some of my family’s favorites here.

Do everyone’s nails

Have a DIY mani-pedi party with all the cousins, siblings, and friends who are around! Color Street is a fun option for (almost) everyone!

Some of the past glittery options available that span the season include: Champagne Wishes, Pointsetta Trendsetta, and Ice to Meet You (pictured). Click here for current options.

Color Street Ice to Meet You, holiday manicure

Are you looking for some traditional holiday motifs for your manicure? If so, Color Street has those options as well! Last year, these included: She’s Lit, Hollyback Girl, and It’s a Wrap (pictured). Click here for current options.

Color Street It's a Wrap, holiday manicure

These sparkly options are great for the holidays, but also perfect for year-round celebrations! All Spruced Up, All the Jingle Ladies, and Ready, Set, Confetti (pictured) were all beautiful options! Click here for current options.