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Unique Resolutions to Help Ring in the New Year

Whether you're the type of person who resolves to do better in the New Year or not--check out some of our unique resolutions that just may entice you.

Are you one of those steadfast types that love the tradition of making a list of motivating New Year’s resolutions each year?  Or, have you “been there – done that” one too many times and have decided that the only resolution you care to make is not setting yourself up for disappointment by breaking the list you made less than one week into it?  Go ahead, be honest! Most people are not going to keep their resolutions all year long. They’ll start out with the best of intentions but the worst of strategies, expecting that they’ll somehow find the willpower to resist temptation after temptation.  In an interesting report done by Roy F. Baumeister, a social psychologist at Florida State University and co-author of the book, Willpower, he and …

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Cheryl Butler

8:30 am on Saturday, December 29, 2012

Thanks for commenting, Stephen. I hope the New Year ahead is happy, healthy and unique! Best.............Cheryl :)   more ›

Get Out: Ring 2012 In Right

Patch put together a schedule of all the best New Year's parties and family events around South Kingstown.

  Whether its family-friendly fun or let-your-hair-down wildness you need to celebrate the New Year, we've got you covered. 1. Ocean Mist New Year's Eve Bash with Racketball: Where/When: The Ocean Mist, 895 Matunuck Beach Road, Matunuck/Saturday, Dec. 31. The music starts at 3:30 p.m, but the bar opens at 11:30 a.m. daily for food and drinks. Why Go: This is going to be the best New Years Eve party in South Kingstown! Bring it back old school with the much-anticipated Racketball Reunion Show!!!! Join the Ocean Mist as we say good by to 2011 and usher in 2012 with a champaigne toast at midnight! The Ocean Mistics perform from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Cost: Varies. 2. Liliana's Italian Restaurant & The Holiday Inn Celebrates New Year's Eve: Where/…

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