Catch & Release

Shoving a piece of toast in my mouth while I'm running out the door is unfortunately my idea of breakfast. Mornings fly by no matter how much time and planning you put into them. I'm thinking about dropping kids with their lunch and band instruments at school and getting through a commute that is never any fun. Orthodontist appointments,show prep and what bills need to be payed float through my head as does American Idol.

Believe it or not I've not seen a single episode this season. And I don't think I'm unique. I used to be a big idol fan but slowly I became disinterested, although I do know who the finalists are and their predecessors thanks to MSN's "Last Night on TV." I predict Crystal will win and I've seen her sing maybe a total of 3 minutes.

The Dow, what to make for dinner and necessary summer-camp physicals filter into my mind while I'm stuck in traffic. I'm flipping through the dials and yep, every single station I've hit has mentioned something about American Idol. I wonder if I should consider purchasing sessions a my local "fake and bake" tanning salon just to give me a head start into the Memorial Day weekend.

Those who garden (I don't) are in their glory with this being prime planting, tilling and weeding time. Sheer patience is the only thing stopping her from starting her tomato plants early. Patio furniture is being pulled from the shed and grills and being cleaned and primed. Schoolteachers see the end in sight, as do the kids, and their reactions are strikingly similar.

Go get 'em Lee and Crystal! Bacall-Out!

She buzz words

• Simon
• Ellen
• Crystal
• Lee
• Vote

Right now she could be

• Penning a postcard
• Taking a computer break
• Scooping ice cream
• Kickboxing
• Stroller shopping

She charity

She can plan now to bicycle with the American Diabetes Association; all levels are welcome this October. www.tour.diabetes.org

She stocking up

Procter & Gamble announced that they're phasing out their Max Factor makeup at the end of this year then it will cease to exist. Start hording your favorite color!

She's not surprised

Seeing how America embraced the Snuggie, the wearable towel might have a good future. This towel absorbs more, with easy wrap-and-tuck features in two styles: a toga for the guys and a tunic for the girls. www.wearabletowel.com

She health

According to Yahoo Shine and the nutritionists interviewed, whole-grain cereal is the most recommended breakfast for women. As long as "whole grains" appears in the first three ingredients on the box, it qualifies.

She sites

• She can identify the flowers she walks past at www.wildflower.org.
• She can find a local berry farm at www.pickyourown.org.
• www.Yelp.com shows reader reviews about area destinations like playgrounds, batting cages, restaurants, and more.

She fact

Treadmill accidents aren't that uncommon. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports almost 5,500 children under age 5 had accidents in 2006-2007.

She question

What is her dream vacation? Here's what a recent Redbook poll shows:

• 39 percent: tropical island
• 29 percent: Europe
• 18 percent: Caribbean
• 7 percent: Africa safari
• 7 percent: Mountain lodge

• Get more She Prep at www.ShePrep.com