5 things that put you in the holiday spirit!

Here are my top 5 things to put you in the HOLIDAY SPIRIT!

1) GO SKATING UNDER THE TREE!

Yes, it is a bit cliche. So is opening gifts, and you still do that! There is something about being under a giant tree, ice skating, and New York City that is all so magical!

2) ELF YOURSELF!

It makes you laugh to see yourself as an elf...and it makes your friends laugh! So do it! Watch mine here

3) Get a holiday drink at Starbucks

Nothing makes you feel more Jolly in the office than a Peppermint Mocha Latte...and if you are really in the holiday spirit...buy one for the person behind you!

4) Go to Santacon

3,000+ people dressed like Santa...enough said!

5) DONATE

Nothing puts you in a better holiday spirit than helping others less fortunate. You can donate your time at a food shelter, donate blood, donate toys, or donate to The world Race (hint hint)...The point is...This is the season to give! 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

AS GOOD AS ITS GUESTS

It's cold, you're bored..now what?

Current Conditions: New York, NY
24°F (feels like 10°F) Fair & Windy

For those of you who can't stand being home all day, here's 10 things to do in NYC in this frigid weather.

10. Trade in your beer mug for a coffee mug- go on a Cafe crawl. Check out this website for the best coffee in NYC (don't forget your mini bottle's of baileys)
http://www.stumblingepicures.com/coffee/the-best-coffee-in-nyc/
9. Stop procrasting and finish your holiday shopping- if you're finished-put that hard earned money back into the economy and shop for yourself. (You know you're not getting that pony this year)
8. Put on your best southern accent, pretend you're a tourist, visit the tree in Rockefeller Center and take pictures (last year, we pretended we were from Alabama, you'd be surprised how funny this is)
7. Go ice skating in Central Park and Rockefeller Center or if you're not recession proof, there's a free rink in Bryant Park.
6. Cant make it to Colorado? then go to West 22nd Street and grab dinner at Aspen NYC.
http://www.aspen-nyc.com/
5. Frozen Hot Chocolate at Serendipity- Cliche, yes...over-rated? No.
4. Head over to 79 Central Park West and catch a movie, an $8 diet coke and a $10 popcorn at the IMAX Theater.
3. Check out a concert at Sullivan Hall or Terminal 5 for some up and coming music and moderately priced beer. http://www.sullivanhallnyc.com/ & http://www.terminal5nyc.com/
2. Take advantage of the city you live in and see a broadway play or show. Go to http://www.nytix.com/ for some discounted rates.
1. Who are you kidding? It feels like it's 10 degrees out, the 35 mph westerly wind gusts just may blow you into the East River and you aren't moving off the couch. So stay inside, check out http://eats.com/ and get fat. We won't tell...and you're joining the gym January 1st anyway, right? ;)

If you have ideas of your own, send us an e-mail. We'd love to hear from you.

XOXO
Cristina