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Now is the time of year when many people get the “blues” and just want to get away from the “ho-hum” of their usual lifestyle. When the weather is not conducive to outdoor activities, and you are tired and bored being inside and cooped up, why not try some of these suggestions?

Treat Yourself to a Spa Treatment

It would be great if you can afford to go to a local day spa and totally pamper yourself. Check the newspaper and internet to see if any spas that are close are having any specials. Also check on the internet to see if there are any product codes available to reduce the cost. I don’t know about you, but I always forget about the coupons in the phone book, until after I need them. Look at them now and see if there are any you could use.

If going to a spa is out of the question financially, it doesn’t mean that you can’t still have few of the luxuries of a spa right at home for a fraction of the cost! Set up some candles in your bathroom and get some fragrant bath salts or bubble bath. Now is a good time to buy all of those gift baskets leftover from Christmas as they are marked down. Get the supplies needed to give yourself a manicure and pedicure ready. Claim a block of time just for yourself and let everyone know you don’t want to be disturbed unless it is an emergency. Put on some soft, relaxing music; light the candles; indulge yourself in a nice hot bubble bath until you feel all of the stress leave your body. Work on your nails. Massage your hands, feet and legs.

You will emerge relaxed and ready to face it all.

Take a Trip

Now is a good time to plan a short getaway or even a cruise. Expedia has some great specials now. Save up to 35% off hotels and weekend packages for Martin Luther King Day! Hotels from $27, air +3 nights from $178 – Expires 1/19/09

If you’ve always wanted to go to Europe, here’s a great deal for you. Europe: Book early and save! 4+ Night Packages from $612 – Expires 3/1/09

And, if you act quickly, you can get a great deal on a cruise. Last Minute Cruises from $189 – Expires – 1/7/09

Get Away Locally

Don’t have the time or money to leave town? Expedia Winter Sale: Save up to 30% on hotels in 90+ North America destinations – Expires 2/26/09
. It’s amazing what a night at a hotel can do to revive and refresh you. Combine it with a night on the town at your favorite restaurant or club, and you’ve got a custom made mini-vacation.

Take a Hike

No, I’m not telling you to get lost! But if the weather cooperates at all, get outside on the next pretty day (hopefully before Summer) and take a walk. The fresh air and sunshine works miracles on improving moods!

Whatever you do, it is possible to get away from it all. Whatever it takes and is within your means to do, it will give you the boost in spirit and energy to make it through these ho-hum days.