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January 06, 2009

Re-evaluate Your Resolutions
Resolve to make resolutions you can keep. The three resolutions topping everyone's lists this year are fixtures: lose weight (contemporary lifestyle change), save money (idealistic hope) and live green (saving the earth one biodegradable coffee cup at a time). But let's be realistic! If the only thing you've been recycling is unfulfilled goals from year to year, it's time to re-evaluate. The key is to first focus on what you want and why you want it. Once that is firmly established in your mind, it's time to make a plan. For example, instead of setting a goal of how many pounds you want to lose and then getting discouraged when it isn't immediate, set how you want to go about it. Research the diet or exercise program you want to follow and gently integrate it into your life. Seriously, that carrot-stick-only shtick won't last. A new year is always a good time for a new you so go ahead and change your pace.

News

	Getting fit, beautiful, made over What better month than January to thank someone – your favorite waiter, chef, stylist, spa technician or BHF (best helpful friend) – with a note and small gift? January is the month when we all breathe a sigh that the hubbub of December is behind us. What a pleasant surprise someone you care about will receive when you unexpectedly thank him or her for the year of goodness ahead. And, P.S., your thoughtfulness certainly is insurance that continued goodwill does indeed lie ahead.
	Out! Out! Brown Spot! Plastic surgeons call it melasma . . . we call them brown spots, and winter is a great time to zap away what the sun has done to your skin. The process is quick, easy and painless and prepares you for a summer sans blotches. Most of the plastic surgeons, spas and skin clinics in Cherry Creek North are professionally prepared to blast out the spots.
	Make Mine Skim Milk ... This Month Hmmm. . . ever wonder if January weight-loss resolutions change the milk-fat percentage coffee drinkers use in their coffee at the start of the year? Starbucks on 3rd Avenue says this time of year they stalk up on sugar-free syrups, skim milk and soymilk. A few extra syllables in your drink order can save you about 30 calories if you switch to sugar-free syrup and about 50 calories by switching from whole milk to skim. (Our calculations are only based on a Starbuck’s “tall” drink.)
	Reshape Yourself Perfectly-fitting lingerie is key to a great profile. Several Cherry Creek North stores specialize in making your body look its best by fitting you in the ideal undergarments. You’ll be in excellent and caring hands: The staff at SOL Lingerie are professionals in body shaping through latex and lace. This is a faster way to define your body than crunches and 6 a.m. gym visits, and who knows? Maybe when you see how great you can look, it’ll be your source of inspiration.
	Oh Yes... And Exercise Yoga is an ancient word meaning “union.” Yoga is about the connection between the body and mind. Establishing a commitment to your new year’s resolution could be half the battle. If you’re turning over a new leaf this January and you want to feel the calm in both body and mind, Vital Yoga on 2nd Avenue offers beginner classes, your first week free and drop-in rates. For seasoned veterans of the asana, memberships are available. Vital Yoga advises us to, “remember that yoga is not about touching your toes, but what you learn about yourself on the way down to touch your toes.”

Shop

Gifts That Give All Year
For friends with birthdays or anniversaries early in 2009, consider a gift that gives all year: A wine or flower of the month, a Cherry Creek North Gift Card, a pouch full of parking tokens. You’ll be remembered all year too.

Dine

	Private Party On For parties all year long, a number of Cherry Creek North restaurants have private party rooms for special occasions. Call the Cherry Creek North offices at 303.394.2904 for a list of the restaurants that can accommodate your group.
	Take dinner to a friend’s home (maybe a movie – make it a night) Cherry Creek North has the answer to any palette’s desire. Try burritos from Chez Jose, California rolls from Hapa Sushi, the hand-tossed delights from Extreme Pizza, fine Indian cuisine from Bombay Clay Oven, the savory dishes of Pasta Pasta Pasta and of course, don’t forget to top it off with a sweet treat from Gelato d’Italia. A twist on an evening in is to decide on a theme for food, movies and décor.
	Cherry Creek Dining...At Home Time is money. Count on tasty, homemade to-go meals by Super Suppers when the clock is ticking. You get to enjoy the fine fare of the Creek in the comfort of your own home. Pick up your Take & Bake meal, put on your sweats, and settle in for an easy evening. Customers say the meals save them 20-30 hours each month and the price is only $3 - $4 per serving.

Sales

Buy Now, Give Later
Put a gift away for a rainy day. If you see something marked down that is perfect for your BFFM (best friend forever’s mom) but her birthday isn’t until June, don’t hesitate. Now is the time to buy up the tokens that are seen as less desirable after the holiday hoopla. What customers were fighting over to pay full price for on December 24, is heavily discounted in January. Buying gifts as you see them instead of as they are due to be given not only saves money, but the time and stress of looking for gifts later. Most of all, it ensures your thoughtful gifts.

Insidewalk Sale
Cherry Creek North is known far and wide for its Sidewalk Sale mid-summer. You can capture the same kind of bargains at the annual Insidewalk Sale Thursday – Sunday, Jan. 15-19. Enjoy FREE on-street parking Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 18 and 19. Celebrate up to 80% off at participating stores: Blush, Show of Hands, the Artisan Center, Eccentricity, The Brass Bed, the Vineyard Wine Shop, Belly Bliss and Kazoo & Company.

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