Words shape perceptions. Perceptions shape intentions. Intentions shape just about everything. Around this time of year, I often think about the trope surviving the holidays. We hear and read about this often: How to survive holiday parties, family gatherings and a busy season filled with events and festivities. And let’s be honest, these survival guides are usually aimed at what we should eat and drink over the holiday season—less, usually. Or more and then less, to make up

Prep this hearty chili for only 15 minutes then let your crockpot do the rest of the work! Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 4 hours Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes Servings: 8 servings Ingredients 2 pounds 93% lean ground turkey 2 packets chili seasoning 1 whole red or orange bell pepper, diced 1 whole jalapeno, minced (with seeds for heat) 1/2 onion diced 2 14oz cans diced tomatoes of your choice (we like fire roasted) 2 cups water 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp black pepper