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Weekender Issue #62
Dec 24, 2022
WEEKEND FINDS
Treat Yo’Self
🎲 To Holiday Games
A little friendly competition does hurt anybody! Play these holiday games with your family and friends >
🏠 To The Perfect Gingerbread House
Hot glue and a Gingerbread House? Trust us, it’s a game changer. Read about it here >
🍿 To Christmas Movies
We are all about a cozy Christmas film. The toughest part is choosing which one. Here’s a list of the 100 best Christmas movies >
🍳 To Delicious Breakfast
Start your New Year with some new breakfast treats. Check out these morning meal recipes >
🎆 To New Year’s Celebrations
Want to try something new for New Years? Here are 9 amazing spots to celebrate New Year’s Eve >
TOGETHER WITH OHZA
Game Changing Sangrias & Mimosas
Skip the mess and hassle of getting all the ingredients mixed together for the perfect Sangria and check out our latest weekend obsession — Ohza!
They make tasty better-for-you sangrias and mimosas that are conveniently packaged and delivered right to your doorstep.
Clean ingredients, zero added sugars and ready to drink — what’s not to love?
Give Ohza a taste
FROM TOP RESUME
Holiday Overload: Steps for Balancing Work and Life
Do you feel like your work and personal life are competing for attention? If so, you’re in the same boat as many professionals facing hectic holiday schedules this year. The weeks from November to January make up some of the happiest times of the year, but they are also some of the most stressful.
With holiday stress comes the difficult task of balancing work and life. Many professionals struggle with managing their work and personal lives, which leads to competing priorities and added stress. If you are facing holiday overload, here are a few steps to help you achieve that balance.
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TOGETHER WITH SUNSAMA
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Here’s what you’ll get from Sunsama:
- Daily prompts and reminders to organize your day (helping build good habits)
- Integrations with the tools you’re already using
- Assistance in creating a sustainable morning (or evening) routine
- Structure around your priorities
- Reporting on what your time is spent on
But don’t take our word for it — try it free today and let us know how it worked for you.
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P.S. Their Focus Mode is a game changer 👌.
A QUOTE TO LIVE BY
From Gail Sheehy
“If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we aren’t really living.”
Joanna’s Recs
Show to binge 📺 :
The Recruit
Song to bump 🎵:
A Nonsense Christmas by Sabrina Carpenter
Book 📚:
Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Movie 🎬:
It’s a Wonderful Life
Cameron’s Recs
Show to binge 📺 :
The Great British Baking Show: Holidays
Song to bump 🎵:
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas by Michael Bublé
Podcast 🎙️:
This is Dating
Movie 🎬:
Die Hard
PARTNER PICKS
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PETS OF THE WEEK
Beatrice & Winston
The younger/left one is Princess Beatrice of Corg, she’s 1, and she is a complete spitfire, full of energy!
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