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What I love the most about the holiday season is the warm embrace that we give each other. Strangers become friendlier, mean folk smile a little, clearance racks thrive, the unpopular, but cool friends and family members reappear in-person, the innovation and tradition of neighbors are showcased through their homemade treats and DIY holiday decorations, offfice parties TURN UP! I love this time of year! Well... I did. Lately, I’ve become not so much as cold, but distant and not so much as grinch-like, but over the holiday season.

​It could be that my birthday is on Christmas and I've had like 5 quarter life-crisises this year alone or that this season can easily put you "in the red". All I know is that the season for me hasn't been the same. So, I'm putting an end to that! The following list highlights a few ways to remix your holiday season and make it that much better, again.

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​1. Pre-draft your Holiday text messages
   BEFORE the actual Holiday.​

Then all you have to do is press SEND.

2. Don't buy it, write it. 

Sign, seal, deliver your letters with love and humor this Holiday season.

3. But if you do buy, get your loved
ones magazine subscriptions for a
​year.

Who wouldn't want this on their coffee table? I'll wait...

4. Actually wear an ugly sweater
to an Ugly Sweater Party. Being
different is great and all, but
sometimes following the directions
​works in your favor. 

Pair it with some nice shoes. No one will notice how ugly you look!

5. Single (or not)? Crash a few
holiday parties. Never empty handed,
​though...unless you got it like that!

P.S.- If you're invited to a Holiday function,
​go to it!

You yo daddy's son.

​6. Buy yourself that domain for that
business you keep on the backburner.
Baby steps are still  steps in the right
direction and many times "slow and
steady" wins the race. In the words of
​Pops, "Always forward!"

Sweet Christmas.

7. Single, again (or not)? Consider
adopting a pet. Never thought I'd be
co-parenting a cat so soon, but it
​happens.

They make perfect cuddle buddies, too!

​8. Grab a few friends (there should be
at least one that can hold a tune), a few
hot toddies (or whatever floats your boat), and
​GO CAROLING!

"Giddiup, giddiup, giddiup and away we go in winter wonderland"

​9. Turn your Leftovers into Giveovers.
​We waste so much food! 

Wrap up your greens, beans, potatoes, and tomatoes and give plates to those in need!