Give yourself the gift of giggle

By Trish Ryan

I'm not crafty and I don't bake, so I typically spend the holiday season hiding out behind the heavy furniture and hoping no one will notice me as I wait for January. I love giving presents, so I remind myself that in the days of Little House on the Prairie, it was the store-bought gifts that were the most extra special!

In that spirit, I suggest that you go to a store today and buy yourself a gift that will keep you giggling through the rest of 2011: Mindy Kaling's book, Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? The hilarity of her childhood pictures alone more than justify the investment.

You can come by in 2012 and thank me for this tip. Until then, I'll be behind the couch :)