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Tuesday, January 1, 2013

How to Keep Your New Year's Resolution

Five tips to help you keep your resolution.

Are you making a resolution this year? Do you want to lose weight, gain a new skill or organize your house? Whatever your resolution is, here are some tips to help you stick to it throughout the year. 1. Make it attainable. Be sure that your resolution is attainable. Sticking to your monthly budget is attainable—making a million dollars may not be. 2. Tell everyone. If you tell everyone about your resolution, you are more likely to keep it. If you want to quit smoking, you can even go as far as telling your friends that you'll give them $50 if they catch you lighting up. 3. Be specific. If you want to get fit in the new year, set a specific goal. For example, instead of saying you want to get fit, say you want to lose 10 pounds and tone …

Friday, December 30, 2011

Weekend Planner: 5 New Year's Weekend Options

Here's a look at what's happening around the White Lake area this weekend.

1. NEW YEAR'S EVE FEAST Where: The Root Restaurant & Bar, 340 Town Center Blvd., White Lake When: one seating at 8:30 p.m. (first course starts promptly at 9 p.m.) Note that the restaurant is closed except for the feast. Cost: $100 per person (reservations must be made in advance by calling); petit wine pairing is an extra $20. Grande wine pairing is $50. Why go: This is one of the most unique New Year's Eve events in the area; it features six courses and an intermezzo. See the complete menu here. 2. A ROCKIN' NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH 2XL Billy’s Tip ‘n Inn, 6707 Highland Road in White Lake, features the rockin' sound of band 2XL live at its New Year's Eve Bash starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 and include your seat, a champagne toast at …

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