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Health & Fitness

'Tis the Season to Kiss Traffic Goodbye

The holiday season should be a time to relax and enjoy the company of family and friends, but the stress of holiday shopping can often make the season anything but the most wonderful time of the year. Here are a few tips to keep your season merry and bright:

  • Make a list and check it twice. Stay organized and get a sense of accomplishment as you complete tasks and errands.
  • Set a holiday budget and follow it. Overspending is a major cause of holiday stress.
  • Don’t wait until the last minute. Shop early so you’ll have more time to enjoy the holidays.
  • Have realistic plans and be ready for them to change at the drop of Santa’s hat. Be reasonable about the number of events you can attend and how much time you need to shop, bake, decorate, and wrap gifts.
  • Put the “me” in “merry.” Take time to relax and decompress so you’ll be at your best when friends stop by.

Since most of us don’t have Rudolph and his pals to help us avoid traffic, South Bay Expressway and FasTrak can help. Providing access to more shopping centers than reindeer at the North Pole, the 10-mile congestion-free South Bay Expressway helps San Diego drivers kiss traffic goodbye and finish their holiday shopping with ease. FasTrak is the gift that keeps on giving, saving customers up to 80% on South Bay Expressway tolls all year.

Don’t let the gridlock Grinch steal your holiday fun this year. Give yourself the gift of a stress-free commute and sign up for FasTrak  (or add a transponder to your existing account) by December 20 for your chance to win a $500 spa package!

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Visit SBXthe125.com to sign up. Want another chance to win a spa treatment?  “Like” SBXthe125 on Facebook or post a photo showing how you kiss traffic goodbye.
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