Note: Pop Candy returns Jan. 2 -- with Whitney!

Hello, everyone! It's been a long time since we've hung out here together, but I'm happy to report that I'll be returning to work Jan. 2.

Thanks to all of you guys for being so kind, supportive and patient during my absence, and a huge thank you to the great folks who took the reins during my maternity leave.

I hope you have a very merry holiday season, and I'll see ya real soon!