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Today we've got the travel scoop on Alabama's coastline, winter festivities around the world, how to naturally deal with mild depression and anxiety, bread-baking as well as pomegranate recipes and cooking tips, plus, a new romantic read 'Brooklyn Love'!

Have a Great Day!

Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith

Big Blend's mother-daughter publishing and travel team!

Quote of the Day:

"Self-improvement is the name of the game, and your primary objective is to strengthen yourself, not to destroy an opponent." Maxwell Maltz

On This Date:

Dec. 13:

From Sir Francis Drake setting out from England for his round-the-world voyage, to the extinction of the Chinese River Dolphin; plus, the birth dates of Alvin York, Dick Van Dyke, John Davidson, and more - find out what happened in history on Dec. 13th!

This Just In:

Travel: Gulf Shores & Orange Beach - Linda Kissam shares her top 10 assorted recommendations for thest Alabama coastal getaway.

Depression & Anxiety

- Dr. Kathy Gruver shares some natural solutions for the winter blues.

Winter Celebrations - From India to Scotland, Karen Pierce Gonzalez shares 5 winter festvities to warm the spirit, plus a jigsaw puzzle!

Read: Brooklyn Love - Yael Levy's novel tells the story of three young Orthodox Jewish women struggling with the rules they must follow as each falls in love.

Pomegranate Tips & Toppings - Maralyn Hill 'The Epicurean Explorer' shares tips on opening a pomegranate, and this seasonal topping recipe.

Video: Making Healthy No-Knead Bread

- Linda Watson shows how to make two loaves of bread without kneading, and using no bread machine, mixer, or food processor!

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Dec. 14: Travel, Food, Books & Coins!

Join Nancy & Lisa, and Glynn Burrows - Norfolk Tours, UK; Lisa Mayo - Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau; Kris Sedersten - author 'Lost Mojo'; Ayshe Talay-Ongan - author 'Turquoise'; Anthony J. Swiatek - author 'Encyclopedia of the Commemorative Coins of the United States'; and Ruth Milstein - author 'Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the New Israeli Cuisine'. Show Airs Live at 2pm PST / 5pm EST.