The holidays are a joyful time — but they can also bring full schedules, travel, rich meals, and at times, a whole lot of hustle. Staying well through it isn’t about doing everything perfectly; it’s about supporting your body with small, realistic choices that help you feel grounded, nourished, and present for the moments that matter most.
Below are simple, accessible ways to take care of yourself this season — plus a few of our favorite MaryRuth’s essentials you can lean on along the way.
Keep a Steady Morning & Nighttime Rhythm
Holiday weeks can feel unpredictable, but starting the day with one small, consistent ritual helps everything else fall into place. Maybe that’s making your bed, time blocking for five minutes to lightly plan your day, stepping outside for fresh air, or taking your morning multivitamin before the day gets busy.
A steady routine doesn’t need to be long and elaborate — it just needs to be enjoyable, sustainable, and nourishing.
If you’re looking for a simple and delicious foundation for your family’s morning routine each day, our Liquid Morning Multivitamin is formulated for ages 1 and up, and offers an easy way to get a broad spectrum of key nutrients into your day — supporting your energy metabolism, circulatory health, immunity, and more! Many MaryRuth’s customers enjoy pairing this best-selling blend into their favorite morning beverage for an enjoyable start to their day.
For targeted mineral support you can add to your nighttime routine, our delicious cranberry-flavored Liquid Nighttime Multimineral is a festive favorite during the holidays — but it’s also available in several other flavors you can enjoy year-round. Each blend offers key nutrients to support your bone health, mineral absorption, and more — all without added melatonin!
If you want to make your evening routine feel extra cozy, try our Cranberry Nap Nightcap, a simple holiday-inspired drink that features this delicious multimineral blend to make your holiday self-care routine easy to enjoy.
If you love keeping things simple during the busiest time of year, our Holiday Wellness Bundle brings together some of our most-loved essentials — including the Liquid Nighttime Multimineral, Liquid Morning Multivitamin, Organic Oil of Oregano Liquid Drops, Organic Ionic Zinc Liquid Drops, and our 3-in-1 Daily Digestive Health Capsules. Together, these wellness essentials create a simple daily ritual to keep you grounded from morning to night throughout the holiday season.
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Support Your Immune System with Daily Habits
You don’t have to overhaul your entire wellness routine to support your immune system during busy travel and gatherings. Focus on the basics you can control — washing hands regularly, staying hydrated, and eating balanced meals when possible.
Small habits add up, especially during a season when consistency feels hard to come by.
Many families love keeping elderberry on hand during wintertime for its immune-supporting properties. Elder is native to Europe, North America, and Southwest Asia, and has a long history of traditional use in wellness. Our Organic Elderberry Liquid Drops come in a delicious blueberry tincture and can be taken on their own, added to your favorite tea, or mixed in with our liquid multivitamins or multiminerals.
Adding target immunity support to your wellness routines is one of the easiest ways to build a sustainable routine around your schedule during the holiday season.
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Nourish Your Body With Foods That Support Your Wellness
Holiday meals are meant to be enjoyed — truly. Instead of restriction, think balance. Add color to your plate when you can, listen to your hunger cues, and include foods that help you feel energized and satisfied.
If you’re traveling, packing a few nutrient-dense snacks can help steady your day between events, flights, and everything in between.
For more tips on how to enjoy meals during the holiday season while staying intentional about your wellness routine, you can check out this fun read on Mindful Eating Tips, where we introduce mindful eating tips from MaryRuth’s best-selling book, The Art of Health for Busy People!
Prioritize Rest (Even When Your Calendar Gets Full)
The holiday can stretch your energy in every direction — family gatherings, holiday shopping, preparing meals, traveling... the list is endless. Simple practices like turning down bright lights before bed, limiting screen time at night, or even having a consistent wind-down routine can help your evenings feel more restorative after a long day.
Prioritizing 7-9 hours of consistent, quality rest each night (yes, even during the holidays) can support better focus, balanced hormones, heart health, and stronger immunity.
Along with lifestyle shifts, certain nutrients and botanicals may support the body’s ability to relax and fall asleep more easily. Magnesium is an essential mineral that supports various processes in the body, including muscle and nerve function, bone health, and sleep regulation. Our Magnesium Calm Liposomal offers this important mineral in an ultra-absorption format, with a subtly sweet almond vanilla flavor that makes it easy and delicious to add to your routine to help support calm.
Heavy dinners or caffeine too close to bedtime can also interfere with sleep. MaryRuth recommends trying to stop eating at least 3 hours before bed, but if you’re hungry at night or just craving another piece of pumpkin pie before bed, we recommend choosing a light, balanced portion.
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Keep Your Gut Happy Through Travel & Rich Meals
Changes in routine, heavier meals, and travel can all affect your daily routine. Having consistent support for your gut health and digestion can make even the busiest holiday season feel more approachable.
Prebiotics nourish and encourage the activities of probiotics, the beneficial bacteria found in your gut, while probiotics are friendly bacteria that support gut health and aid in digestion.
Our 3-in-1 Daily Digestive Health Capsules combine prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics to bring you well-rounded digestive support in the simplest form. Plus, these capsules may help relieve occasional gas, bloating, and discomfort related to digestion.
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Stay Connected & Set Boundaries When Needed
Wellness during the holiday season isn’t just physical — it’s also emotional.
Lean into relationships that fill you up and give yourself permission to say no when you need time for self-care — whether that’s watching your favorite holiday movie, learning a new hobby, or just resting.
If one of your goals for the end of the year is to build a self-care routine, check out this great read on How to Make a Self-Care Checklist!
Bringing It All Together: Give Yourself Grace This Season
At the heart of staying well during the holidays is giving yourself permission to show up as you are. Wherever you’re spending time this season, we’re cheering you on and providing simple, supportive tips to help you feel your best — one day, and one small action, at a time.
