C'Mon Get Happy

(NEW YORK) The news has been a bit glum lately, and Clinique has taken on the challenge of cheering up the nation--for the weekend, at least. Starting Friday, the beauty brand will launch its "Happy Weekend." In New York, the GM Building plaza will be giveaway central, with freebies like gift wrapping of all presents, hot cocoa, pedi-cab rides to and from the nearest Clinique counter, and orange and white candy canes and balloons. And at every Clinique counter nationwide, customers can register to win an iPod; winners will be announced at the end of Happy Weekend. Clinque has partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and this year, children will have the opportunity to gift their moms with a Clinique makeover on Happy Weekend, along with a full year's supply of skin care and makeup.