December Bliss List: Part Two
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Still counting down to the New Year? We’re here to help you make this the most magical time of the year. Here are some blissful ways to fill up your calendars for the second half of December! |
Thursday, December 16th –  One is never too old to watch and learn the meaning of the Christmas holiday from “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” Tune into to watch it or set your DVR this Thursday at 8 p.m. (EST) on ABC! If cartoons are not your thing, you can always catch Larry King as he broadcasts live for the last time on CNN. |
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Friday December 17th – Want to cut down on gift giving costs? Mark this date in your calendar because it’s free shipping day – Some 1,000 merchants will offer free shipping with delivery by Christmas Eve, see www.freeshippingday.com. |
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Saturday December 18th – Who needs Patti Stanger when YOU can play matchmaker? December is the most wonderful time of the year…to meet people! So grab a friend, hit a party and make it your mission to be his/her wing person on this night, and maybe meet someone new yourself. |
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Sunday December 19th - Got a friend who’s too shy to say hi? Check out SingleTees for some last minute gifts. The company, which designs and sells products to help singles connect face-to-face, has added a whole new selection of flirty tees just in time for the holiday season. |
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Tuesday December 21st – To celebrate the first day of winter, plan a cold-weather getaway now! Not ready to embrace the elements on your own? Meet Market Adventures has trips planned at Winter Park, Colorado (1/16 - 1/22), Jackson Hole, Wyoming (2/20 - 2/26), Big Sky & Moonlight Basin, Montana (3/13 - 3/19).
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Wednesday December 22nd - What’s better than eggnog? Whipped Lightening. Whip-Ahol is the first alcohol-infused whipped cream that comes in all sorts of adult flavors like Hazelnut-Espresso, Caramel Pecan and German Chocolate. For some extra cheer, add a dollop to desserts and beverages, hot or cold! |
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Thursday December 23rd – It’s still not too late to do some tree trimming and no heavy lifting involved if you pick up a miniature Christmas tree. The one-metre-tall potted Christmas trees you see everywhere are a slow-growing trend among small-space savers and single home dwellers. |
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Friday December 24th – What better way to spend the night before Christmas but watch movies? You can download holiday classics from streaming video systems like Boxee Box, Roku XDS, Hulu, Netflix or AppleTV. |
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Saturday December 25th – Baby it’s cold outside! With the temperatures down low, now’s your chance to warm up someone who is alone for the holidays. Whip up a pot of hot soup, store it in plastic containers and make a house-call that will let people know you are thinking of them. |
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Sunday December 26th – Boxing Day, which happens today in Canada and the UK, is the equivalent to Black Friday. In recent years US retailers have followed suit, so it’s your last chance to save on end-of-year clearance items and blow-out specials. |
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Monday December 27th – Don’t let holiday bloat sabotage your New Year’s plans. Toss out all the leftover goodies or give it to a cute neighbor or someone in need, and do double time at the gym. Not sure where to get started? The Couch to 5k running plan is a beginners training program that will get you in gear in the New Year. |
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Tuesday December 28th - We’re less than one week away from the busiest online dating season of the year. Jumpstart your resolution to find love in 2011 by joining a matchmaking service or take the time to revamp an outdated personal profile and picture! |
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Wednesday December 29th –Stop everything and take a few minutes to evaluate your spiritual, mental, emotional, physical and financial wellbeing. If you are not taking proper care of yourself, reset goals and promise to take small steps throughout the New Year to achieve them. |
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Thursday December 30th - From massages to acupuncture, a spa treatment is the ultimate bliss so why not pamper yourself with a little down time. Check out Spaweek.com for a listing of discounts on services and treatments in your area and book an appointment for today. |
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Friday December 31st – Wherever you are and whatever choose to do on New Year’s Eve please remember that there are more ways than one to find your inner bliss. |
Amidst all the festivities, work may be the last thing on your mind so here’s a reminder to bring out the elf in you. Spend a few extra hours at the start of this week finishing up end-of-year assignments before you are free to break away for the holidays. Also, if you have stock or other investments, take a last look to see if you have capitalized on calendar year savings, income tax deductions or profits.
