News; birthdays/events; how do you react when you get a gift you don't like or already have?; word of the day.

News; holiday gifts that cost little to no money; what's your biggest gripe about the doctor's office?; game: Fast Times at Ridgemont High movie trivia.

News; when Christmas/Hanukkah is on/near a birthday...ok to combine the gift?; most of us are stuck in a cooking rut...do you eat the same thing over and over?; did you hear about the drunk raccoon?

News; game: Mind the Gap 1; game: Mind the Gap 2; goodbye/fun facts....national bathtub party day...today is devoted to breaking out the bubble bath liquid or those favorite essential oils and drawing a nice warm bath to enjoy. There's nothing that's quite as relaxing as a nice dip in the tub, even for those who are normally more the showering type. Since its invention, the bathtub has played an important role in our lives for sanitation...but also it's fun to take a bath! In recent years, bath bombs have become all the rage. A bathtub party is a perfect opportunity to let go of all your tension and stress...you can use inexpensive bath bombs at the local dollar store to uber-chic ones...Just grab a bathtub pillow, a new bottle of bubble bath, a bath organizer tray, fluffy towels and put on an audio book, a great podcast or some relaxing music.