'Tis the week to imbibe and for easy (and organic) entertaining, try Modmix -- handcrafted, luxurious cocktail mixers created right here in Los Angeles. You can savor varieties like the french martini (pineapple, rasberry with a hint of lemon), a pomegranate cosmopolitan and my personal favorite, lavender lemon drop.

Just add the alcohol of your choice (and the Modmix website has all kinds of fun recipes) or for a great virgin alternative, use sparkling water for a refreshing and delicious soda concoction. But the real recipe: good friends and lots of laughter.

When it comes to New Year’s Eve, you may consider ringing it in at Liberation Yoga as they present their second annual New Year’s Eve Practice and Celebration.

The all-levels class is from 10 p.m. to midnight and it will include salutations to the New Year’s Eve
Moon, meditation, pranayama, champagne and chocolate.

As the flyer says: “No need to find the perfect dress, no worries over the “big moment” no falling asleep on the couch while the ball drops – just some good clean fun and a healthy glow for the first bright and shiny moments of 2008!”

Happy New Year.