Don't rush! How about that for a Christmas message? The Christmas countdown is on, and instead of a sprint to the finish ,what do you say we handle it like a walking marathon, if there even is such a thing. Instead of immediately asking a friend or listener if their shopping is done, maybe we should just take a cue from Santa and say hi, hello.

Think about the perspective of a delivery person during the holidays. What do they go through on a daily basis, what do they deliver? We all know life has gotten easier with the ability to order everything from groceries to gifts. We talk about how brown boxes just appear on our front steps out of nowhere, but who is delivering the package? What's this season like from the man or the woman who is doing the packaging and then delivering? Just some food for thought before you open the mic. Oops, I gotta go before I burn the cookies. What's your favorite holiday recipe care to share? I'm @Bethbacall

'Gratitude' has re-entered our cultural vernacular. In our swirling world of news and trending topics that challenge our beliefs, it seems we can all camp out on the same word: gratitude. Thanksgiving is the season that brings college kids home, and puts a turkey (or a ...

Here they come: all holidays are present and accounted for on all store shelves. Halloween,Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and probably New Year's, too. We can give such a generic critique to this phenomenon. But I want to nudge you a little deeper to consider the ...

Many Saturday morning gym classes are filled with mom's happy to get up early for a chance to work out. School schedules pack a mom's morning with a very busy routine of needs ("'Mom I need my permission slip signed!") Ask a mom what she'd like to have more of and ...

How many email blasts do you get a day from a clothing store? My inbox is FULL. It's almost impossible to unsubscribe to every link. But what's really creepy is how brands track your online movements, and stalk you via social media. One minute after I was checking out ...

Pumpkin spice is fighting for its place in the fall line up. It used to be a welcome change when this flavor rose to the top of a menu board. But, seeing this iconic flavor reappear as early as July has caused dissent among its loyal fans. It's like the welcome ...

"This is my selfie shirt," was printed boldly across her black t-shirt, and she was wearing it proudly. Even the dog she was walking was photo ready, with a matching bandana gracing his neck. Anything can be a picture perfect moment, but not everything is a post-able ...

I have a challenge for you: become your city's official Staycation Station. Could it get more local? There's still time on the summer calendar. Car and cruise giveaways are great, but if the goal is local, local, local, why not be intentional about giving away ...

If you could receive a massage right before your on-air show, would that make a difference? We know that people, especially women, hold stress in their shoulders and neck. So why do we still see massages as a luxury, and not a necessity? With Mother's Day coming up, ...

Have you ever taken a second to really look at how the dairy aisle has changed? Oat, plant-based, coconut, almond, and soy milk all sit competitively near skim, whole, and chocolate cartons. This is a lactose brawl waiting to happen, may the best coupon win. Most of ...