The "D" Word

Diet is one of her least favorite words. If you're a guy, she is definitely NOT listening to you to get weight-loss tips. She's got Valerie Bertinelli for that. Valerie is her role model: she survived the rock and roll lifestyle, loves being a mom, and looks better than ever. It's quite clear that there's a diet involved along with a trainer, spray tan and cute supportive boyfriend. Valerie is believable and not too over the top-like Kirstie Alley was or still is. The point is, she does not find things that deal with a woman's weight funny nor consider you the expert on it. Weight Watchers points are personal. When a man talks crunches and sweat, she thinks Derek Jeter or Keith Urban. You'll score some big points if you not only make her feel good, but tell her she looks good too. Come on, pull out the sweet talk once in a while. Don't leave it all for the night jock. But don't get fake, fake is...her prerogative.

She buzz words

• Leverage
• Wellness
• Pizzazz
• Floss

Right now she could be

Filling a bird feeder

• Bathing a baby
• Signing for a package
• Fluffing sofa cushions
• Replacing the vacuum bag

She's thinking...

• Graduations
• Weddings
• Showers
• The rising cost of everything
• Summer plans

She likes it when...

Last year's clothes fit a little loose.

She'd be queen for a day if..

...her kids would stop bickering

She keeps telling herself..

"It's my allergies!"

She travel

www.skincancertakesfriends.com. The shrinking dollar has her scraping for new ways to vacation. www.Priceline.com has received varied reviews, booking more hotel rooms than airfares lately. As she shops around, www.BiddingForTravel.com can provide her with info on how others fared with the fares.

Shipping luggage ahead could simplify her airport experience if she is willing to pay. Besides FedEx, UPS, and DHL, she can price out these companies:

• Luggage Forward: www.luggageforward.com
• Luggage Concierge: www.luggageconcierge.com
• Sports Express: www.sportsexpress.com

She sun

Coppertone has numerous sun-survival tips and coupons online, to ensure that she and her family are using products with the recommended SPF. The Coppertone Derma-Photo Booth is on tour, showing her the skin damage she may not realize she already has. A summertime tool kit along with "Summer 101" is offered, showing local UV examples and the weekend forecast. www.coppertone.com

She worth

Salary.com's annual Mom Salary Survey figures U.S. mom's estimated annual compensation to be valued at $116,805 for stay-at-home moms and $68,405 for working moms, with overtime clocking in a good portion of their hours. Moms perform ten typical job functions (such as housekeeping, cooking, janitorial and running the household). Stay-at-home moms averaged 54 hours of overtime a week, adding up to more than 94 hours a week.

She's got a toddler

Hospitals across the country are now offering Toilet Training School, a six-week potty-training program that uses books, music, and art to help kids learn how to do you-know-what. Info at www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/family/03/17/hm.potty.school

She Green

• Driving on poorly inflated tires wastes four million gallons of gas a day and produces more carbon dioxide.
• Some estimates state that a pound of beef requires 2,500 gallons of water to produce, compared to 63 gallons for a pound of potatoes. Let's hear it for the vegetarians!
• Laptops are more energy efficient than a desk top PC. To find out which laptop is made of the most recycled materials, along with recycling tips and more eco-lore, log onto www.idealbite.com.
• The Eco Nap Pet Bed helps her dog go green. Designed by West Paw, a company that uses more than 100 tons of recycled plastic per year. This soft bedding is made from recycled plastic bottles that are remade into soft plush bedding. More eco-friendly pet products are available at www.westpawdesign.com.

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