See what the future has in store for you in 2016. This year is all about intense efforts and shining success, every effort you make will be rewarded in due time.

Aries (March 21 – April 19): This upcoming year is the year that you take control of your public image and be great at the work of your preference. As the year begins you will be uplifted and more overpowering than most.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20): There are lots of important and big changes happening in your life in 2016. People are starting to see you differently, even if you haven’t changed a thing. But remember to be adaptable and most importantly, be happy with yourself.

Gemini (May 21 – June 21): 2016 is a going to be a great year for you. During this year you will be more focused on making progress and getting or holding the things that are most important to you. Also, this year, you won’t feel rushed into making decisions without solid answers and information.

Cancer (June 22 – July 22): This is your year to make sure that the people in your life are the ones you want the most. Romance plays a big factor in your life this year; partners will be more interested in you, so let them make you their priority.

Leo (July 23 – Aug 22): 2016 is the year that you become true to yourself, this year will be spent working hard doing what you love and having fun while doing it. Your social life this year will become more and more busy due to all the people enjoying your energetic vibes.

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sept 22): This year you will be overflowing with abundance, charm and new ideas. All your bright new ideas this year are very practical, which you can put to good use and make lots of progress this year. Libra (Sept 23 – Oct 23): 2016 is a lucky year for you, in multiple ways. Your social skills are highly impressive this year which will bring great satisfaction and happiness. Your amazing talents will bring great opportunities to your family, friends and yourself.

Scorpio (Oct 24 – Nov 21): This is your year to let go of anything holding you back to fulfill your needs. With clear thinking and determination you can accomplish anything that your heart desires this year.

Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21): This is the year to develop talents and skills that will take you far and fast. During this year you will be very creative and make the best use of everything that comes your way.

Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19): 2016 is the year that you’re able to accomplish anything, even more than you imagined by sticking to your favorite way of doing things. Your achievements, big or little, will give you great satisfaction this year.

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18): This is year you will be acknowledged and rewarded for all the great hard work you do which will make you a shining star. You will never be lacking excellent ideas even though they may not seem significant at the time.

Pisces (Feb 19 – March 20): This is the year you feel more bold about money, possessions and yourself. In 2016 you will become very powerful at anything you do. Most of what you do this year will happen by the help and cooperation of others.

Winter in Minnesota can make you feel trapped in the house at times, these activities are alternate options when you don’t feel like lounging at home. From art to exercise, there are many interactive events and activities available to you.

Hit the slopes at Afton Alps

Afton alps are great if you love skiing, snowboarding and tubing. These are winter sports that are good sources of exercise to stay fit in the winter. You can come here with a group of friends, family or by yourself.

Go to Red Bull Crashed Ice

Red Bull Crashed Ice is a ice skating obstacle tournament downtown St Paul. This event is great for coming with a group of people. There’s food and drinks available and the event is free.

Build a snowman in your front yard

Building a snowman has been a tradition for a very long time, especially in places with legitimate winters. You can even make your snowman more stylish by adding a cute scarf or hat!

Go sledding at a local park

Sledding is a fun activity for all ages. However, younger kids specifically enjoy it and can be made into a family event on days when you are looking for something to do that doesn’t cost money. It’s easy, just invest in some cheap sleds or grab a good old piece of cardboard and you’re ready to go.

Admire the decorated mansions on Summit Ave

Go driving down Summit Ave. and look at all the big mansions decorated with stunning christmas lights.

Go to a sports game

Go support your state teams! This is a fun activity, great for bonding with friends and family you can bring along. Also, there are some great bundles to get better seats for cheaper prices.

Wander through the Rice Park Winter Wonderland

Rice Park Winter Wonderland is free and open to the public, located in downtown St. Paul. The best time to go is at night so you can see all the trees lit up with christmas lights.

Shop and find those after-christmas sales at MOA

Go to MOA to get super great deals, maybe even better than black friday. Perfect for getting nice quality presents for a reasonable price for friends and family.

Go ice skating at the Wells Fargo Winterskate

Every year Wells Fargo offers a free, outdoor skating rink in downtown St.Paul. This event would be great to go with friends and have fun! It is a nice way to stay connected in your community.

Go to the winter carnival downtown St. Paul

Come to the winter carnival with family or friends, especially little kids. This event is located in Rice Park, downtown St.Paul and is free!

Wondering where to travel over break? There are lots of fun places that you and your family can go. The four places I picked to write about in this article are places that could be fun for the whole family. The reason why I focused on family friendly destinations was that I wanted to find vacations that would appeal to more than one age group.

The four places I ended up picking were: the Bahamas, Hawaii, Long Beach, CA, and London.

I looked at air plane tickets for these four destinations. There is a range of prices starting at $385 all the the way up to $2167. Specifically:

Bahamas-$466-$631

Hawaii-$871-$1021

California – Long Beach -$385-$520

London-$1404-$2167

You could have a grate time at any of these places. There are lots of fun thing to do wherever you go.

For example, in the Bahamas you can swim with the dolphins at Dolphin Encounters and lay on the beach or go shopping at the Bahamas Craft shop or go site seeing.

In Hawaii there are so many thing to do. You can go for a hike at Maunawili Falls Trail, or go shopping at the Premium Outlet Mall. You could also spend your time hanging out on the beach, or you could swim with dolphins at Dolphin Quest, or you could check out the animals at the Honolulu Zoo.

In Long Beach, CA  you can lay on the beach or go to Point Vicente. Another place to go is the Aquarium of the Pacific. One last place you could go is The Pike, which is a touristy international bazaar.

In London you can go see the London Eye or go see Buckingham Palace. Big Ben or the London Zoo are also great places to visit.

All of these places would be cool to visit and explore.

For Her

The Maybelline eyeshadow palettes are great stocking stuffers for daughters or mothers who enjoy makeup and experimenting with their look ($9.98 at Walmart, Target, Walgreens, CVS, and maybelline.com).

The Burt’s Bees Tips and toes kit is a reasonably priced set with hand creams, a foot cream, and a lip moisturizer. Perfect for a woman who likes natural healthy products to improve her skin. ($10.39 at Walgreens, $12.99 at Target and Macy’s)

Scarves are a great accessory for women to put the final touches on their outfit of the day. With many different kinds of scarves there are plenty of options. Depending on what type of material or style the scarf is the prices will vary however some good stores with scarves under or around $15 are Target, Charlotte Russe, and Forever 21.

For the Kids

Hasbro® Classic Jenga Game is a classic entertaining game perfect for younger kids and families ($7.89 at Target, Walmart and amazon.com).

Wubble X Floating Bubble Ball – Blue (Target Sale Price: $7.99)

Gift Cards are great alternatives if you need to buy a gift for someone and have no idea what to specifically get them. There are gift cards for basically anything, so if you know any hobbies or interests of the person you are getting a gift for this is a great option. (You can go directly to the store for the gift card or else Target, Walgreens, Walmart, and Gas stations have a good general selection).

For Him

Socks are a great present that everyone enjoys receiving. These socks are both stylish, comfortable, and the quality is great. Nike Matchfit Crew Soccer Socks (variety of colors) (Target Sale Price: $14.00)

Calvin Klein Men Body Mist. With a variety of high-end body sprays, he can smell great all season long for a low price! (Men’s Euphoria by Calvin Klein Body Spray, Men’s Eternity Aqua by Calvin Klein Body Spray, Men’s Obsession by Calvin Klein Body Spray) (Target Sale Price: $13.19)

Merona Men’s Bifold Wallet ( black and brown) This gift is affordable, quick to buy and present that will be used on a daily basis! (Target Sale Price: $9.10)