5 Great Ways To Mark The End Of 2020

2020 was a helluva year! But let's not lose sight of all the good things that transpired, too. In that spirit, here are 5 great ways to mark the end of this crazy year.

1) Take A Special End-of-Year 2020 News Quiz

How well do you remember the people and events that shaped 2020? The New York Times has come up with a terrific quiz that will remind you of all the big stories that happened this year. It will test your knowledge of both world and pop culture events. It's makes for a terrific recap of all that happened this year...(even if you don't end up getting all the questions right!

2) Ally Bank is giving away a $250 savings account to every end-of-year baby!

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If your baby is born on New Year’s Eve this year, Ally Bank wants to open up a bank account for your little one and put $250 in it! It’s the digital bank's way of helping us all end 2020 on a positive note. The custodial savings account will give children born on the last day of the year a head-start on their financial future.

Watch the video for details or visit Ally NYE Babies.

3) Party Like It's 1999! New Year's Eve Dinner Box

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Baldor Specialty Foods has joined up with Great Performances, NYC's most innovative and creative caterer, to give 2020 a righteous send off... with a Party Like It's 1999! dinner box. It contains everything from mac & cheese bites to pigs in a blanket. And you can have it delivered to your home (if you live in the Northeast) just in time for New Year's eve! Baldor also offers wine and champagne delivery service in New York, so you can get a festive start on the New Year without having to leave the house. For details visit Baldor Foods NYE Kit.

4) Escape 2020 (Literally) - by Playing in a Virtual Escape Room!

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Paruzal Games offers online, virtual escape room puzzles that you and your friends or family can play, safely socially-distanced, over Zoom. This Pizza shop game is one of their most popular and we can't think of a better way to "escape" 2020. Get together with some friends, virtually on a Zoom video meeting and let the friendly Paruzal game master help you through the one hour puzzle. It's lots of fun and a great way to celebrate the end of the year with friends. See all their escape room scenarios at Paruzal Games.

5) Get a Jump on your 2021 Resolutions!

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What better way to say goodbye to 2020 then by kick-starting your goals for 2021. Even if your gym is closed for COVID, you can take advantage of online courses like this one from Bonded By the Burn, which features exercise routines that use everyday household items, like chairs and bath towels. The workout is a fusion of strength training, core conditioning and HIIT, with a specific focus on compound, full body movements. End your year feeling a good burn, elevated heart rate and, most importantly, a boost in self-confidence. Check out all the programs at Bonded By the Burn.