Guest Contributor: Miss Cozy
Miss Cozy’s beauty tip of the week: It’s a beauty catch 22, but putting the heat on too high will worsen dry skin problems, so experiment with different settings on your heater to find the right temperature for both you and your skin.
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If you have the chance, try to stop by one of these great events this weekend:
Los Angeles, CA – ‘Tis the season for this two-day shopping event. Unique LA is billed as as the largest independent design show on the West Coast. Enjoy doing your holiday shopping direct from over 300 designers and artists. This Saturday December 11th – December 12th, 11 am-6 pm at the California Market Center, Downtown – Click here for more info.
Chicago, IL – Come out and skate for free under some of Chicago’s most impressive skyscrapers, including the famous Bean while Ice Skating at Millenium Park. This outdoor skating rink is open daily and Skate rentals are available for $10. (Great Tip – After you’re done skating have lunch or dinner at the Park Grill located behind the rink) Click here for more info.
Indianapolis, Indiana – Throughout this holiday season, The Indiana State Museum will come alive with a distinctly festive look and feel at the Celebration Crossing. Bands and choirs will perform every weekday from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and on weekends from 12-3:30 p.m. Visit Santa’s Workshop (a.k.a. the museum’s gift shop) for a unique selection of gifts and toys, ride the Santa Claus Express train, and participate in craft activities. Enjoy reminiscing with re-creations of old L.S. Ayres store windows or have breakfast with Santa, like old times. (Mrs. Clause for tea on select dates) Located at 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis 46204 – Click here for more info.
Charlotte, NC – The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad presents this holiday event – The Polar Express, which is based on the popular Tom Hanks film of the same title features a train ride to the “North Pole”. The train departs from Bryson City, N.C., about three hours west of Charlotte. Read along with the magical story and meet Santa. Enjoy holiday caroling, hot cocoa, a special treat and a memento for the children. The Polar Express runs through December 23 – daily departure times vary. Located at Great Smoky Mountains Railroad – 226 Everett Street – Bryson City, NC 28713 – Click here for more info.
St. Louis, Missouri – The Jewel Box in Forest Park is beautiful anytime of the year but really shines during the holidays and features the Poinsettia Show. During the Christmas season, the giant greenhouse is filled with red, pink and white poinsettias. You can take in the display Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is $1 but you can get in for free Monday and Tuesday before noon. The Jewel Box is located at the intersection of Wells and McKinley in Forest Park. Click here for more info.
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