HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Happy New Year from all the 30kmillionaires!

We all hope that you all have a safe and fabulous evening wherever you choose to ring in 2010!

Holiday Hams

Holiday DP! The Holiday Ham was a big success thanks to Ben taking a half day to cook all 20lbs of it! What a fantastic night, overflowing with mulled wine, new iphone apps, jokes, confessions of high ponytail love and...of course a full serving of laughter. I am officially in love with this holiday season.

Trader's Point Creamery: Christmas at the Farm

Looking for some last minute gifts or just a great daytime outing to put you in the holiday spirit? Look no further, loyal 30km readers. Christmas at the Farm at Trader's Point Creamery is sure to do the trick! The hardworking folks at TPC, are hosting this festive event not one, but two weekends so if you didn't make it today, no worries.

Today we went and checked out what the farm had to offer and just like last year, the farm doesn't disappoint. First, a little info about TPC. It's a fully organic dairy farm that makes some of the best milk, yogurt, cheese and eggnog- yes eggnog- that you'll ever taste. And the best part is that it is totally local and fully sustainable.

Christmas on the Farm is one of the few winter farmers market around. There are AMAZING vendors of all types, live Christmas music, sleigh rides and Santa himself!! In the Creamery you can watch their dairy products made before your very eyes, eat an amazing brunch at the restaurant, or stock up on some of their goodies to go.

Christmas on the Farm will take place next weekend too, December 19th 9am-2pm, so make sure to check it out!

Here are some photos from our adventures today:

Real REINDEER!!

Entering the barn to the farmers market.

Buying some local veggies for our vegetable soup to-be made.

Today we purchased onions, carrots, and watermelon radishes.

Red hot chilis to keep you warm? Yes please.

Our new hot-sauce courtesy of Redwine Farms is kickin'!

The scene inside the barn.

Our purchases from the Creamery itself.

The eggnog is a seasonal must and their cheeses are to die for!

Beautiful hand-made feather hair pieces, which I purchased,

courtesy of KG Acres Featherwerks.

Dear Diary....

For those of you who don't have time to keep a journal or a diary, now is the time to start. Philipp Keel has developed an idiot-proof, fun... and thought provoking diary. Keel's Simple Diary. Fill-in-the blank and multiple choice daily diary entry options...uh yes please. Now it's easier than ever to keep your thoughts, stresses, and joys all in one unconventional book. So...keep it simple.....what makes you happy?

"Dear Reader, There are three reasons why most people, although they have tried, won't keep a diary:

• Not every day is very eventful.
• It actually takes a lot of discipline.
  (regarding 1 even more so).
• In retrospect, many find what they have written quite embarrassing.-

I hope you find a true friend, a great place or some wisdom through this book. That would make me happy.

Good luck, and thank you for your time. It's all yours."

-Philipp Keel

Here is what you can expect:

DATE: ____
Your day was : (choose only one)
( ) a good time , ( ) show time , ( ) a cold shower

Explain Why: _____

Instant gratification:
a. ripping up paper and throwing it into the basket
b. a vacant elevator standing by, going your way
c. slamming someone elses car door
d. sneezing

Your anger is quite something : ( ) Yes , ( ) No

A very naive thought: ________________

Fantastic Friday at Studio 2000

Once a year, Studio 2000 Salon host their Fantastic Friday event where you can score some REALLY great discounts. They offer a up to a 22% discount (when you roll the dice at check-out) for all products but the real deal is the 20% off on gift certificates.

This is how it works: Today only you can buy a gift certificate for $100 and only pay $80. Nice, huh?

The gift certificate discount is the perfect way to get a deal on a gift OR if you need a hair cut, massage, mani-pedi, you can grab a gift certificate now and get your services for a reduced price later!

Bonus: There are light appetizers and wine while you peruse their great stock of salon and spa products!

Winter Chills & Thrills

Looking to transition from fair-weather outings to winter-time activities? Here's an idea: Late Skate at Pan American Plaza. For a mere $5.50 you can double lutz and triple salchow (pronounced sow-cow, who knew) from 10:30pm - 12. Or, if you're me, you can wobble like a new-born giraffe attempting to walk for the first time. Side note: this is an ideal time to "accidentally" fall into your date's arms.... just make sure he's close. Late Skate makes for a perfect winter date night or a fun outing with friends. Combine equal parts spiked hot chocolate and an icy ring for a very cool evening. Some of your 30KMills will be there Saturday night (likely falling and make fools of ourselves), so stop by and check it out!

Happy Holidays!