I can’t believe how quickly 2012 has flown by. This year has been a big one for my family—we moved from California to Washington and are settling into a new life up north. We’ve had many good moments and plenty to be thankful for, and the changes have made me focus even more on health and family time.
With the end of the year approaching, conversations about New Year’s resolutions are everywhere. The top resolution I hear most often is to lose weight, eat healthier, or generally get in better shape. It may sound cliché, but prioritizing health is important—especially as I watch my parents age and raise a family of my own. Good food habits and sensible portion control matter to me. While I do enjoy treats and the occasional cookie (sometimes for blog reasons!), I try to balance indulgence with mindful eating and regular activity.
My wish for readers, friends, and family in the coming year is simple: let’s all aim to be a little healthier. Small changes add up—walk more, get outside, move your body, and spend more quality time with family instead of getting lost online. If you’re thinking about resolutions, I’d love to hear yours in the comments.
Because snacking is often where resolutions derail, I want to help with healthier snack options. I snack throughout the day, so I’ve partnered with NatureBox to offer a giveaway that makes healthier snacking easy and convenient. One reader will win a box of NatureBox snacks. Each box includes five different snacks chosen for taste and better-for-you ingredients. I’ve enjoyed items like carrot chips, chipotle maple almonds, lemon pistachios, crunchy peas, dried pears, and the Masa Crisps—my girls’ favorite so far.
If you’re not familiar with NatureBox, they offer a subscription service that sends a rotating selection of snacks each month. I appreciate the variety and the convenience of having ready-made, portioned snacks on hand that are a step up from typical processed options.
The NatureBox Promise:
- No high fructose corn syrup
- No partially hydrogenated oils
- No trans fats
- No artificial sweeteners
- No artificial flavors
- No artificial colors
There will be only one winner for this giveaway. If you’re eager to try NatureBox now, you can use the promo code PISTACHIO for 25% off your first month’s month-to-month subscription. (Note: the 25% discount applies only to the month-to-month plan; longer subscriptions follow their own promotion structure.)
To Enter This Giveaway
To enter, please leave a comment answering the giveaway question on this post. Tell us which healthy snack you’d like to try or a small healthy habit you plan to adopt in the new year. Be sure to complete the mandatory entry so your submission is counted. One entry per person, please.
THE RULES:
- One entry per person. Additional bonus entries may be offered and will be described above when applicable.
- Giveaway is open to residents within the United States only.
- One winner will be chosen at random from the eligible entries received through the comment entry on this post. Be sure to answer the mandatory question and leave a comment to qualify.
- The winner will be notified via the email provided with their entry. The winner must respond within 48 hours, or an alternate winner will be selected.
Healthy snacks can make a big difference when you’re trying to stick to better eating habits. Simple swaps—like choosing whole-food snacks, watching portions, and keeping healthier options visible and accessible—help reduce overindulgence. Combine better snacking with regular walking, short workouts, and extra family activity to make realistic, sustainable changes in 2013.
Thank you for reading, and good luck in the giveaway. Happy holidays and here’s to a healthier new year filled with small steps that lead to big improvements.