FLU

What's with this early arrival of flu shots? Every pharmacy I pass is advertising that they have the shot ready to rock, or inject. My township just sent a email offering free swine-flu shots to anyone, anytime, while supplies last. Isn't it too early in the season? This shot only lasts so long plus my doctors office isn't dolling it out yet. In years past the question of flu shot availability has caused long lines but I don't think we are going to have that problem now. I question the early option and wonder if this is made to solicit customers away from the doctors. Pharmacy minute-clinics are popping up all over the place with available medical professionals ready to diagnosis a hopefully simpler non life threatening problem like a flu, cold, rash or sprained ankle. I feel like I've been seeing this "get your flu shot here" sign all summer and in thinking back I did get the flu, ok a 24 hour bug in June. I get a flu shot every November,I've a compromised immune system and my doctor requires it so I'll always have a shot waiting for me at this office I've no need for an outside source unless the insurance companies make up a new rule banned shots at a doctors office ( which I wouldn't put past them) Vaccines and preventative shots are another hot topic. Injecting a little bit of the disease to stop you from getting it is controversial but works for me right now. There are many who refuse to get them and won't let their kids get vaccinated. I wouldn't do a whole radio show about this but be aware it's another one of her issues. And she, I mean we have many.

She buzz words

• Converse
• Brown Bag
• Punch-buggy
• Lunch money

Right now she could be

• Sneaking a caloric snack
• Journaling
• Daydreaming
• Singing along with YOUR station

She Health

The cochineal bug sounds like something a contestant is asked to eat on a reality TV show, but actually Americans consume it more than they may realize. The dried body of this bug is used in artificial colors. If a label reads "artificial colors" or "color added," there is a good chance that this bug was used. Thanks to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, the FDA just ruled that if this insect is used, it must be included on the label. Not only is it unappetizing, allergic reaction can occur because of it.

She Produce

Melons are all over her grocer's produce section. Here are tips on how to pick the best:

• Cantaloupe: look for an indented stem and a sweet smell.
• Honeydew: look for smooth white, yellow, or pale green with a fruity smell.
• Watermelon: listen for a hollow sound when you thump it and make sure there are no soft spots.

She Pet

Who will watch her pet while she travels? Here are Galtime.com's tips to finding the perfect pet sitter:

• Have the sitter come to your home and inter- act with the pet, before making a commitment.
• Ask specifically what the charge is and what's covered.
• Ask if the sitter has received any special training.
• Check references.
• Ask if sitter has a relationship with any specific veterinarian.
• Does the sitter have an experienced back-up?
• Can they give medications?
• How often will the pet be checked?
• Ask for a written service contract.

She travel

HybridMom.com recommends these tips when

traveling with teens:

• Have teens plan the day; go to places they really want to see instead of dragging them to places they could care less about
• Each member of family must bring a playlist and/or music
• Set limits on cell phone and electronic use
• Always have food and drink on hand
• Don't make anyone clean; make this different from being at home
• Set a gift shop budget
• Give teens some freedom

She Shoe

Flats, heels, tennis shoes, slippers, Uggs, etc. She's got a closet full of shoes. GoCompare.com surveyed 3,000 women and found that more women remember their first pair of shoes than their first kiss. The average woman has 19 pairs of shoes in her closet. Many purchased their first pair at age 14, than added seven pairs a year for the rest of their life. They spend about $53 per pair (about $370 annually) and about $24,741 over 67 years totally nearly $25,000 on shoes. These 19 pair, adds up to three pairs of heels, six pairs of flip flops, sandals, ballet flats or wedges, three pairs of boots, two pairs of work shoes, fun nightlife shoes, and two other 'random" pairs. The survey also found that four out of 10 women surveyed judge other females based on the shoes on their feet. More than half buy new shoes without buyer's remorse.

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