1. Catch up on zzz’s. Don’t stay up all night watching TV. Instead, aim to get 9 straight hours of shut-eye. You’ll feel relaxed and refreshed come Monday.

2. Practice, practice, practice. Trying out for a winter sports team? Spend the extra hour upping your skills or playing with your teammates. By the time the season comes around, you’ll be ready for whatever the coach throws your way.

3. Sweat it out. Now that you have more time, you can finally tackle that new workout DVD you’ve been meaning to try, go for a crazy long run with your BFF or check out a new gym in the area.


5. Craft something to give away. Making holiday prezzies is lotsa fun, but if you’re planning on knitting, crocheting or crafting a ton of gifts this season, start this weekend. Even if you just craft your plan of attack (I will knit 3 rows a night from now until Christmas!), it’s great to get a jump-start.

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