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Crunching the numbers driving you crazy as the as the deadline to file your 2011 Taxes approaches? We’ve come up with a few ways to relieve some of that stress.

Let Someone Else Do The Work For You

Search through our listings for local business that will prepare your taxes for you. Then you can spend your time doing other things while someone else pours over the numbers. Click here to find a tax prep specialist near you.

Laugh Your Tax Off

They say that laughter is the best medicine so what can it hurt to hit a comedy club or two? Afterall, the amount you pay in taxes can be a real joke. Check out these comedy clubs in DC.

Check Out Some New Art

Step away from the stack of forms and receipts and get lost in the world of art. We’ve gathered a listing of new exhibits for the month of April – click here.

Hit The Gym

Drop the pencil & caluclator and pick up the water bottle & free weights. You can shed some stress and some pounds at the same time. Click Here for a listing of are fitness centers.

Take A Cooking Class

We’re not talking about learning to “cook the books”, just good old-fashioned cooking. Wisk away your tax headaches while you whip up something good to eat. Check out some of these cooking classes.

Pamper Yourself

Indulge in a little relaxation and let someone else pamper your for a while: Spas  |  Manicures & Pedicures  |  Facials

Watch A Game

The Washignton Nationals season just started and the Capitals are in the playoffs – gather some friends and hit the local sports bar to watch a couple of games.