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We all agree that the holidays are a magical time of year. However, when the grandkids start screaming, your son-in-law wants to talk politics, and your spouse says something about the dishes, we all need a place to hide....

The gym. No one will guess you finally used that free guest pass that's been on the fridge for months, the one that sits next to your weight chart from 2003. Note: You don't have to actually work out at the gym. Most have flat screen TVs these days!

The movies. After a week of watching High School Musical, Ratatouille, and that little Spanish girl who constantly checks her map, rather than Bee Movie, go with an R-rated one!

Anywhere but the mall. Black Friday? I'll stick with Any Other Friday.

Take a drive. If you come home with Happy Meals, no one will question why you were gone for two hours blasting the Beach Boys Greatest Hits followed by Justin Timberlake's SexyBack.

Meditate. (A.K.A. Take a nap in a seated position.) Dr. Oz from Oprah says that people who meditate live longer than those who don't. You want me to live don't you?!

The Genius Bar at the Apple Store. Even if you don't have something wrong with your computer, they will find something.

A café. A place where you can read your book without someone crawling on your lap and asking, "why aren't there any pictures?"

Your grandchildren's bedroom. But first you have to tell them to go clean it up. Once you have said these words, they will stay far far away.

The yard/roof/driveway/shed/garden. Pick up a hoe and look confident. They won't stop you.

The bathroom. Once you reach our age, you can stay in the bathroom for up to 30 minutes, and no one will think twice.

Martha Tate is the proud mother of talk show host Jeannie Tate. For more go to JeannieTate.com.

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