1. Make your fingernails festive this month! Get into the Christmas spirit by painting your nails

with designs such as, candy-canes, a snowman, and snowflakes!(update regularly of course)

2. Give yourself a Christmas hair mask for soft, shiny hair. Try coconut oil on the ends of your

hair before hopping into the shower. Let it sit in your hair for about 20 minutes then rinse and

wash out. Click here for more homemade hair mask ideas!

3. Create your own Christmas facial. Try something simple like a peppermint tea toner followed

by an oatmeal honey and cinnamon mask. The results will surprise you since your skin will have

a flawless spa-like radiance! When I apply a simple honey mask in the morning, I find that this

natural remedy makes my skin look softer and even helps reduce redness.

4. Baby its cold outside, enjoy a hot bath! The cold weather can make our skin scaly and

cracked.Glamour Magazine suggests indulging in a milk bath! It’s a wonderful way to warm up

and get silky smooth skin.

5. Dreaming of a white Christmas? Whiten your teeth! Celebrity beauty expert, Louisa Maccan-

Graves claims that the malic acid in strawberries helps whiten teeth. Try this natural remedies by

mashing up strawberries and rubbing some of this mixture onto your teeth. Leave it on for a few

minutes before rinsing with water. Believe it or not, the fiber in strawberries actually acts as a

natural cleaner and removes bacteria from our teeth.

6. DIY Christmas body scrub! Philosophy has some great Christmas inspired body washes and

scrubs but why not create your own body recipe for relaxation?! Try this peppermint

recipe or this holiday recipe!You’ll be pleasantly surprised to see how many ingredients you

already have in your kitchen.

7. Ho, Ho, Hot Hairdo’s! If you don’t want to fully commit to a new hair cut try these simple

hairstyles here! These looks are easy, gorgeous, and still appropriate for an interview or a day at

the office.

8. Do a light Christmas cleanse. I know what you’re thinking, “that’s no gift for the holiday!”

However, cleansing doesn’t have to make you feel like the Grinch. Try drinking peppermint and

ginger teas regularly. Peppermint tea helps eliminate toxins from the body and can be used for a

light colon cleanse. Click here to read the benefits of green tea and learn how it can help with

digestive problems and cleanse toxins from the body. Organic Avenue juices are another fab idea

for your Christmas cleanse. The juices have endless benefits such as clear eyes, skin, weight

loss, improved energy, balanced blood sugar and are popular among celebrities such as,

Gwyneth Paltrow and Alicia Silverstone.

9. “A crowded room and friends with tired eyes…” Sleep in without feeling guilty! Staying up

late and not getting beauty rest can cause the skin to look dull, puffy, and tired.

10. Still have those tired eyes? Wear lipstick! This is just one fabulous tip I have learned from my

beautiful friend, Lauren Fitzpatrick. Bright, bold lips can draw more attention on your luscious

glossy lips rather than your tired eyes.

11. Have yourself a merry little exchange party! Throw a wardrobe exchanging party. Have your

girlfriends bring some pieces in their closet that they love but they no longer wear because of

their size or style change.

12. Volunteer. Help those affected by Hurricane Sandy or help serve the community at a local soup

kitchen. Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel even gave a helping hand, volunteering after the

disaster of Hurricane Sandy. Also, get your ticket for the 121212 Concert for Sandy Relief!

13. Bring joy to the world! Donate clothes and even old magazines. Many people will appreciate

reading them in the waiting room regardless of how old they might be.

14. Make fabulous gingerbread houses! Have your friends over and create unique gingerbread

houses that represent your own individual style.

15. Enjoy aromatherapy oils. Choose a holiday scent you love to get you into the spirit of the

season while relieving stress and tension.Peppermint oil can arouse your mental sharpness,

reduce headaches, relieve congestion and digestive issues, and heal aches and pains.

16. Create a healthier cocktail. In the past my friend Lauren and I tried mixing about 3 oz of our

favorite vodka with Kombucha instead of soda or other sugary drinks, saving us about 100

calories. G.T.’s Kombucha drinks are made with raw Kombucha, and other fresh press juices and

probiotics to nourish your body from the inside out.

17. Decorate your space. Decorate your desk at the office or change your screen saver to get

yourself in the jolly Christmas spirit!

18. Pick out your outfits the night before. Just do it. Trust me, it will save you the time and stress

in the morning!

19. A silent night. Enjoy a relaxing quite night to yourself. Turn off the phone, get off Fa cebook

and get that alone time you deserve. Everyone needs a private moment of solitude to read, write,

or just zen!

20. Create a Christmas playlist. Make a Xmas playlist your iPod to hold onto that Christmas cheer

during times road rage is about to kick in! Make sure to include even the cheesy throwback

songs (had to add vintage Hilary Duff tunes on mine!) If you’re at the office and need

background music, choose a Pandora Christmas station!

21. Season’s greetings! “Merry Christmas, I wrapped it up and sent it, with a note saying „I

love you‟, I meant it” Skip the texts, the e-mails, the Facebook message….send a real

Christmas card, it means more! That being said, don’t forget to pencil in the soldiers that serve

our country!

22. DIY Christmas gifts. Personalize wine bottle, glasses, coffee mugs, or ornaments for your

friends and family.

23. Get your picture taken with Santa! Ok, so maybe it’s a bit silly…but a picture with Santa and

friends can be a fun …or can you say new Facebook profile pic?!

24. Make it a memorable Christmas! Take lots of pictures and videos with family and friends to

make the day special and unforgettable.

25. “May your days be merry and bright.” No one is an angel 24/7, but come on no one likes a

Scrooge either. A helpful positive attitude is contagious during the holidays and will make you

look and feel that much more fabulous!