by Linda Ann Nickerson

Created on: October 31, 2007   Last Updated: November 01, 2007

In most of the United States, Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends at 2 am on the first Sunday in November. In 2007, that is Sunday, November 4th. In other words, most U.S. residents receive an extra hour overnight, from Saturday to Sunday. Similar practices are employed in many countries worldwide.

WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH THE EXTRA HOUR THIS FALL?

Here are ten specific options you might consider. You have an extra hour on your hands. What have you got to lose?

ROWDY REVELERS REMAIN!

This is the ideal occasion for a night on the town. After all, you can stay up an hour later with impunity. What musicals, plays, concerts, or other events is your city hosting on Saturday night?

Of course, clubbers and party people will likely aim for extended enjoyment of their festivities. Many taverns, nightclubs, and other venues annually plan for an extra 60 minutes of refreshments and entertainment for this autumn night.

MAKE MOVIE MADNESS!

The extended evening offers an excellent opportunity to host a movie marathon. Grab a big bucket of popcorn, and settle in with family and friends for a miniseries or a favorite movie and sequel. Did you miss a season of The Sopranos, Desperate Housewives, or 24? Fire up the TIVO, book your DVD rentals, or reserve your pay-per-view. Use this opportunity to catch up!

PLAN A PAJAMA PARTY!

Got preteens or teens? How about hosting a slumber party? Send out invitations, and have all the guests come in their PJs. Call out for pizza, roll out the sleeping bags, stack up the Webkinz, and you are ready for anything.

BAKE BUNCHES OF BROWNIES!

Are you too busy during the week to make those brownies or chocolate-chip cookies your loved ones crave? Stock up on baking supplies, and use the longer night to bake up a storm. Who knows? As you sleep in on Sunday morning, maybe someone will bring you a fresh cup of Starbucks and some cookies in bed! Hmm-hmm!

START A SUPER SCRAPBOOK!

Is your kitchen drawer jammed with miscellaneous photos? Collect papers and paste, and create a memory book for your family on this long autumn night. Future generations will appreciate it.

Maybe your computer hard drive is loaded with pictures from your digital camera. How about sorting through those images and compiling an online album for sharing?

GATHER GAMES GALORE!

Itching to play Twister? How about a Monopoly marathon? Have the kids clamored for Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders, or Trivial Pursuit? Here's your chance to spend some late-night quality time together.

OUTFIT YOUR HOME OFFICE!

If you

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