Spend Time with the Women You Love

When you give someone your time, you're showing that you care enough to give something precious. Moreover, taking time to do something enjoyable with the people closest to you and deepening your connections can help reduce stress and improve overall well-being.

Here are some suggestions to get you started. For your…

Mother. Treat her to a day of pampering. Start with a morning spa appointment where she can relax and rejuvenate. Plan your route home to pass a farmers' market, where you can pick up fresh local veggies for a heart healthy lunch made by you!

Grandmother or older relative. Get her out of the house and go for a walk somewhere new, like a botanical garden or conservation area, or simply help her in her daily activities. Having a companion will make her day easier and more pleasurable!

Daughter who just moved out. For a taste of healthy home cooking, bring ingredients for a heart healthy dinner, and help her to make it at her place – like the easy-but-tasty Thai Chicken with Tomatoes and Basil.

Sister or friend who's a new mom. Offer to look after the baby so she can do whatever she needs to, whether it's shopping, going to a movie — or simply having an afternoon nap.

Teenage niece. Help her celebrate her mom, by cooking a heart healthy meal together. Try Pork Stroganoff with Wild Mushrooms and a tossed green salad.

Best friend who's always been there. Have a good old fashioned tea party, complete with a lively, heart-to-heart conversation. Serve a robust black tea, or for something lighter, try a flavoured white tea. Dust off your best china tea cups, and serve with whole grain bagels served with Cranberry, Orange and Honey Spread.

Spend Time with the Women You Love

Spend Time with the Women You Love

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