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Sweet Resolutions: Allow Yourself These 4 Self-Treats This Year

Sustain your start-of-the-year rush by spoiling yourself just a little bit more.
Posted on January 7, 2010 08:00 am by Rebecca Samson
Photo: "Sex And The City The Movie" Courtesy of New Line Cinema and HBO Films

Sweet Resolutions: Allow Yourself These 4 Self-Treats This Year

Yes, the holidays are over, and work has begun. Again. If you still can't let go of your holiday mood and can't seem to get back into the groove, treat yourself to these simple indulgences (and then promise yourself to perform better next week and for the rest of 2010):

1. A Yummy Dessert

Sweeten things up with an easy DIY dessert treat. Smear marshmallow fluff on graham crackers and top with a chunk of chocolate, then microwave on high for 20 seconds, and eat them with your man. An added bonus: You'll enjoy licking each other's fingers clean.

2. One Last Freedom Ride

Take your bike out for a refreshing spin before it gets too hot to pedal around. No bike? Take a leisurely stroll to a friend's house or relive lazy summer days and buy ice cream at a nearby store.

3. A New Salon Treatment

Grab your girlfriends, head to your trusted salon, and pamper yourself with a treatment you've been dying to try--and didn't get to over the break because of all those family reunions. Whether it's a foot spa, perm, or a Brazilian wax, you're guaranteed to love the excitement that comes with trying something new.

4. Savoring The Crisp Breeze
After your A.M. alarm beeps, crack your window open and hop back in bed for a five-minute guilt-free snooze. Burrow under your sheets naked as the cool breeze blows in through the window.

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quenniemae

44. will try to do all before 2010 ends..
September 03, 2010 at 01:12 am report abuse
lalabong

43. The firs one looks so simple to make. I am going to try it out.
March 10, 2010 at 11:01 am report abuse
handpaintedsky

42. wuhooo! all the single ladies...
February 10, 2010 at 11:56 pm report abuse
miss_techylicious

41. A Yummy Dessert - winner!
February 10, 2010 at 11:51 pm report abuse
miss_techylicious

40. i love the sex in the city movie.
February 10, 2010 at 11:51 pm report abuse
summerinparis128

39. i love eating desserts,parang rewarding un feeling eh.
February 10, 2010 at 08:46 pm report abuse
summerinparis128

38. i love going to salon,i wnt to always look beautiful!
February 10, 2010 at 08:45 pm report abuse
donnaportia

37. salon treatment with friends are the best!
February 09, 2010 at 03:39 pm report abuse
miss_techylicious

36. gotta have that new salon treatment.
February 04, 2010 at 09:56 am report abuse
tinnnnn076

35. hindi kumpleto ang meal ko pag walang dessert
February 02, 2010 at 09:48 pm report abuse
ecang12

34. 34. yummy desserts..always!!:)
February 02, 2010 at 11:44 am report abuse
handpaintedsky

33. yes! it's gonna be me, me, me thi 2010! :)
February 02, 2010 at 08:48 am report abuse
donnaportia

32. All these tips = for ME time!
February 01, 2010 at 10:53 pm report abuse
retz

31. Since I love dessert. I'm gonna pick #1.
January 31, 2010 at 01:28 pm report abuse
Elyz_Iza

30. #3 and #4 for me....
January 29, 2010 at 11:20 pm report abuse
casebats

29. resolution? is to complete my resolution
January 28, 2010 at 05:57 am report abuse
miss_techylicious

28. this one's bothering me the first time i read this post: do i get a digiperm treatment? want that curly wavy look for a change. i've been sporting a straight long hair for the longest time.
January 25, 2010 at 02:45 am report abuse
hazelnutzy

27. I think I need a new hairdo! :)
January 25, 2010 at 12:58 am report abuse
kgtiu87

26. Cool tips! I'll definitely keep these in mind!
January 23, 2010 at 12:10 am report abuse
miss_techylicious

25. these are all exciting. thanks for the tips! =)
January 22, 2010 at 07:40 pm report abuse
reeya

24. love the salon treatment.
January 22, 2010 at 12:01 am report abuse
fatalframe

23. no. 1 is not a resolution for me, because i'm a sucker for sweets!!! haha. the resolution is for me to avoid sweets :(
January 21, 2010 at 11:10 pm report abuse
shirleylim26

22. And a yummy dessert too! :)
January 21, 2010 at 12:02 pm report abuse
shirleylim26

21. I love the salon treatment! That is fantastic!
January 21, 2010 at 12:01 pm report abuse
casebats

20. savoring the crisp breeze is lovely
January 21, 2010 at 01:39 am report abuse
kgtiu87

19. In the future, I'll buy myself a bike and ride to the nearby ice cream shop and treat myself in celebration for the good things in life.Mmmmm!:)
January 14, 2010 at 12:31 pm report abuse
prettylass8831

18. I like the salon treatment.
January 10, 2010 at 04:19 pm report abuse
kei

17. how i wish i could do all these things..if only
January 09, 2010 at 10:46 pm report abuse
vimags21

16. that i will definitely do this weekend! thanks!
January 08, 2010 at 03:15 pm report abuse
Myrajoy

15. I love it all....pampering oneself is really nice..
January 08, 2010 at 02:03 pm report abuse
Sweetymary

14. #3 for me...want to wear a new do this year...
January 08, 2010 at 02:34 am report abuse
summerinparis128

13. i'll do all this treats,definitely 1 and 3.i love eating yummy desserts,yoghurts to be exact and me and my bff will try to pamper ourselve to a nail salon treatment @ shang nxt wk.
January 08, 2010 at 02:09 am report abuse
fishbowl84

12. good thing i just recently had the chance to do all 4 before going back to my usual everyday routine..
January 07, 2010 at 11:05 pm report abuse
cymn

11. A Yummy Dessert! i had California berry treat this aftee! yum!!! :)
January 07, 2010 at 09:39 pm report abuse
darriane

10. Nice :) definitely follow this resolution hehehe
January 07, 2010 at 08:13 pm report abuse
alizey

9. i Love Sex and the City . Independent Fun Ladies.. ' I will Go for Salon Treatment
January 07, 2010 at 04:56 pm report abuse
vvaguilar

8. I'd definitely in for #1!!! I've never thought of #2 and 4. Hmm... sounds cool. better do them for myself.
January 07, 2010 at 11:58 am report abuse
jhe_1212

7. Hmmm... I feel like buying a new bike! Sounds fun!
January 07, 2010 at 11:22 am report abuse
prettylass8831

6. The salon treatment sounds great..
January 07, 2010 at 10:06 am report abuse
salmoncat

5. @#4, where I live, it's very cold in the mornings that I don't dare open the windows (not until the sun peaks out) should I get a cold.
January 07, 2010 at 10:02 am report abuse
miss_techylicious

4. these are all nice... hmm i miss sex in the city... will catch the movie via dvd once again. =)
January 07, 2010 at 09:17 am report abuse
kobe_bear

3. going to do #1 and #3
January 07, 2010 at 08:45 am report abuse
xannebull

2. # 3, i will do this since i really need a make over after the tiring year of 2009
January 07, 2010 at 08:35 am report abuse
rose17

1. I will definitely do #1. Sweet things elicit happiness even for a little while. Whenever you're lonely or something, snack on something sweet like chocolate or ice cream, it will definitely up your mood.
January 07, 2010 at 08:19 am report abuse