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'Tis the season for gift giving... And the week for last minute gift shopping! It's a good thing New York City is home to fully-stocked small business that specialize in last minute gifts. Grab your holiday checklist and bundle up to finish your Christmas shopping spree on time!

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New Yorkers are lucky enough to live only blocks away from some of the most stunning, festive, and unique trees in the entire world. So, skip the headache of dragging a full-sized tree up your stairwell this year and check out the city's best Christmas trees!

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New York never fails to entertain when it comes to the holidays, or any time of the year for that matter! With that being said, there is literally always something to do this December... Christmas related or not. Check out which events we're most looking forward to!

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The holidays in NYC are filled with opportunities to check off everyone on your shopping list without stepping foot into any of the mainstream chain stores. Support small businesses and local artists at any of these 5 local Holiday Markets (yes, one for every borough!)

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Take out your art supplies, make room on that kitchen table and let's get crafting! DIY holiday decorations are the best when you live in a NYC apartment with limited storage space. Don't know where to start? Perfect, we have the classes and workshops for you this season and they are just a few blocks away!

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If the cold is not your friend here in New York, it's time to dig out your warmest boots and thickest scarf! Melt those winter blues away with our guide to 5 nearby winter weekend getaway spots.

Top 5 Podcasts For Your Commute
What's something almost everyone in New York City has in common? Commuting! How can you stay busy during your daily bus or subway ride? Podcasts! Tune into our list of commuting podcasts to keep you entertained as you get form point A to point B.

3 Weekend Getaways In The Hudson Valley
Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of New York City. The Hudson Valley is just a train ride away and what better way to spend your weekend than hiking, shopping and eating up the local spots that you just can not find in the city. Here are the top 3 places you need to visit.

5 Tips for Getting Back to School Ready
As summer vacation quickly comes to an end, now is the time to start prepping for back to school. The first day back is September 8th for NYC Public Schools... That's next Thursday already! Here are a few tips to make the transition from summer to school as smooth as possible.

Rooftop Bars With A View In Every Borough
Summertime may be coming to an end, but that doesn't mean rooftop season is over just yet! Take in the last of summer's NYC sunsets and sights at these rooftop bars with a view in each borough.