On the Ninth Day of Linxmas...

By Amy Andersen, Founder and CEO of Linx Dating

On the Ninth day of Linxmas, my matchmaker said to me… try out some Holiday Mocktails & Cocktails!

You don’t have to drink alcohol to get in the holiday spirit. In fact, there are some tremendously fun mocktails available for all sorts of taste buds and preferences. Ingredients such as cranberry juice, lemon juice, apple cider, cinnamon syrup, and ginger beer can seriously spice up any occasion and make a drink go from average to fabulous. You can garnish your drinks with cinnamon sticks, a rosemary sprig, sugar-coated cranberries, and Maraschino luxardo cherries. Serve your mocktail or cocktail in fun vintage glasses and put on some Michael Buble. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

On The Eighth Day of Linxmas...

By Amy Andersen, Founder and CEO of Linx Dating

On the eighth day of Linxmas, my matchmaker said to me…take care of yourself!

It’s so important to listen to your mind and body and not to feel bad about taking some necessary pampering time to chill out. Just because it’s freezing outside, don’t stop your workout routine. Step outside and get some brisk movement in, take a yoga class, go for a run, or do some jumping jacks in place.  Try to keep up with your gym routine and put in the hours weekly doing your weights or group classes. After, put your feet up and close your eyes with a 20 min. power nap, take a long bubble bath after your workday, pour a glass of wine and listen to some music by the fireplace, or do whatever else brings you a little joy and relaxation. 

On the Seventh Day of Linxmas..

By Amy Andersen, Founder and CEO of Linx Dating

On the seventh day of Linxmas, my matchmaker said to me…Try Something New!

This fall when I was in Mexico at a Matchmakers’ conference, I totally stepped outside of my comfort zone and tried something new! I did an aerial trapeze and although I looked like a total buffoon and klutz, I was proud of myself for climbing the teetering-towered ladder to get to the platform, and for pushing myself off and swinging high in the sky some 25 feet above the ground. I was terrified, literally laughing and crying all at the same time. While I am not necessarily saying to go find a trapeze this Christmas holiday, I think it’s awesome to try new things, push ourselves out of the comfort zone to experience something new, and see how we feel afterwards. I felt a sense of slight euphoria and that I wanted “more” of that same feeling. What else could I do to push myself out of my typical routine? It’s great for self-growth and a cool story for when you’re on your dates to talk about ways you’ve stepped outside your comfort zone and what you learned from those experiences. 

On The Sixth Day of Linxmas...

By Amy Andersen, Founder and CEO of Linx Dating

On the sixth day of Linxmas, my matchmaker said to me…go to a Christmas market!

Christmas markets date back to the 15th century in Europe and originated in Germany. Christmas markets, also known as Christkindlmarkt (literally: Christ Child Market), are now internationally known in many countries, including the United States, where attractions at the markets normally include a nativity scene, toasted almonds and warm roasted chestnuts, traditional Christmas gingerbread, hot mulled wine, Stollen bread, beautiful garlands to purchase, and little trinkets and gifts. 

Visit Christmas Market Guides to see 2022 Christmas Markets in California!

On The Fifth Day of Linxmas...

By Amy Andersen, Founder and CEO of Linx Dating

On the fifth day of Linxmas, my matchmaker said to me… tis the season! Check out my favorite holiday movie recs!

Make a cup of warm tea, put some cozy PJs on and get warm under your favorite blanket with some holiday movies - new and old. 

1. Home Alone

2. Love Actually

3. The Grinch

4. The Polar Express