Hoodies etc

Back to school shopping is in full effect. Most stores offer great deals on some items with the expectation that a pricier gadget will be bought as well. I usually purchase extras of the items I know my kids will run out by winter break. I stockpile folders, erasable pencils, pens, loose leave paper. But, it's different with clothes. I don't purchase a ton of stuff for my kids prior to the start of school mainly because summer wear is still okay for the hallways, plus the kids need to access the fashion situation at school to see who is wearing what or which designer. What's in and what's out will be determined in those first few weeks of school. If my kid purchases something that turns into an item on the don't list it will get lost in the boughs of her closet, never to be worn again. All of this happens before the credit card bill even comes. However, if you have kids there is a "safe list". If you bought skinny jeans, hoodies, band t-shirts, and Converse you probably won't be making an exchange. Pac Sun, Tilly's, and American Eagle are the in places to shop and a Blackberry or cell phone is their favorite accessory. I remember Earth shoes being a popular back to school item when I was younger, what does she remember?

She Prep buzz words

• Cupcake
• Eraser
• Bus pass
• Wild Salmon

Right now she could be

• Grilling fish
• Pitching a tent
• Cooking a grilled cheese
• Searching for wedding music

She Eats

Check out these unusual restaurants:

• Same Cafe in Denver- You pay whatever you can and in return the menu offers delicious organic fare.
• Opaque Restaurant in San Francisco- Offers "blind dining" where a gourmet meal is served and eaten in the dark and while blindfolded.
• The Weiner's Circle in Chicago- Offers award-winning hotdogs complete with crude insults from the servers.
• Supperclub in San Francisco- Offers water ballet, massage, and a fashion show while you wait for your food.
• Lambert's Cafe in Missouri- They literally throw food at you. The Travel Channel named this the "World's Best Place To Pig Out" in 2008.
• UWink in California- Offers your own personal touch screen with interactive games to play while the food is cooking.
• The Victor Cafe in Philadelphia- Treats guests to live opera while dining.
• The Big Texan Steak Ranch in Texas- It's a cattle ranch, Opry, saloon, restaurant, and gift shop.
• The Heart Attack Grill in Arizona- Puts fat first! A triple bypass burger is just one of the items on the menu and anyone over 350 lbs. can eat for free.

She Facts

• About two-thirds of women have trouble sleeping a couple of nights within their week.
• According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 17 million gallons of gas are spilled during refueling of lawn equipment, every year.
• 136.8 million people watched the 2009 NCAA March Madness coverage with more expected to be reported for 2010.
• Check out Yelp.com for business social net- working.
• The Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that volunteering or lending a hand to others makes you more attractive to the opposite sex.

She cooks

Here are some ways for her to keep her cooking fresh:

• The Key Ingredient Demy recipe reader offers 100,000 recipes in addition to three timers, a measurement converter, and ingredient substitutions.
• Grocery List Apps: "Grocery iQ" for the iPhone allows your iPhone camera to take pictures of food to add to your list. It also finds coupons and uses your store loyalty card.
• www.Alice.com allows her to grocery shop regularly, with no shipping cost.

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