Merry Christmas Eve, Tippendales! The holidays bring us face-to-face with relatives who push our buttons. Guest tipper Megan Tan shares a mindset shift that transforms tense family time into something bearable—maybe even meaningful. This approach works for any gathering where you need to keep your cool.

Megan Tan is an award-winning podcast creator with over a decade of experience. She is the creator of the smash-hit podcast Millennial and has since hosted/created Audible’s Now or Never: How To Find Love When Love Feels Impossible, LAist Studios Snooze, and seasons I and II of WILD. Her episode WILD: How Do I Love Someone was named “Best Podcast Episode of 2021” by Apple Podcasts. Learn more about her at megantan.com.

Editing by Megan Bagala. Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.

Your toothbrush holder is probably growing mold right now. Water pools at the bottom every time you brush, creating a disgusting breeding ground. Either get a holder with drainage holes or set a reminder to clean it every two weeks.

Editing by Megan Bagala. Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.

Line your fridge drawers with paper towels or aluminum foil before storing items that might leak. When spills happen, simply remove and replace the lining instead of scrubbing the drawer. A small preparation that saves major cleanup headaches.

Editing by Megan Bagala. Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.

Planning to shop at a convention? Wait until the final day. Vendors don't want to haul unsold inventory home, which means discounts and negotiation opportunities multiply. If what you wanted is gone, the decision's made for you.

Editing by Megan Bagala. Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.

Looking for sponsors? Stop staring at blank contact forms. Study who's already advertising on shows like yours, then pitch their competitors. It's strategic, it's bold, and it works.

Editing by Megan Bagala. Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.

Ever write something that sounds nothing like you? Megan Tan shares her approach to making your written work feel as natural as speaking. This method works whether you're crafting scripts, essays, or podcast narration.

Megan Tan is an award-winning podcast creator with over a decade of experience. She is the creator of the smash-hit podcast Millennial and has since hosted/created Audible’s Now or Never: How To Find Love When Love Feels Impossible, LAist Studios Snooze, and seasons I and II of WILD. Her episode WILD: How Do I Love Someone was named “Best Podcast Episode of 2021” by Apple Podcasts. Learn more about her at megantan.com.

Editing by Megan Bagala. Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.

When your dishwasher sits empty and you're hand-washing those non-dishwasher-safe items, skip the countertop chaos. Open that dishwasher door and let it double as your drying rack. No more pots balanced on paper towels or cups scattered across your kitchen.

Editing by Megan Bagala. Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.

Running out of time for holiday gifts? Frame a memory. Whether it's a photo with someone you love or a creative collage of things they care about, printed and framed art turns intangible moments into something they can hold. Framebridge makes it easy to create personalized gifts that actually matter.

Editing by Megan Bagala. Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.