PRICE CHECK

I can't believe I was that woman that held up the entire grocery line. Not on purpose, of course. Who would purposely force themselves into a situation where everyone in line glares at you for holding them up? I was purchasing a chicken breast (with ribs) on sale for $1.39 per pound. I also had a couple of London Broils priced at $1.69 per pound, regularly $2.29. I was loading up my freezer alright. I was expecting my price club card to work its magic at the check out by applying the proper discount, but no. Someone forgot to code the price tags on my large amount of meat, much to my dismay, as well as the high school check out girl who "really wasn't feeling well" that day. After trying to price check these items she was forced to call over a manager. It took awhile for the manager to come to our lane, so long that I was able to find out that my check out gal's nail polish was called "Lincoln Park After Dark" and that she was up till 3 am fighting with her boyfriend. Of course the manager needed to take my meat and walk it all the way to the back of the store to the butcher area so they could recode it. I offered to pay for whatever I had on the conveyor belt but I was told to just wait. And that's what I, as well as the entire line did; we waited for my meat to be properly coded. The gentleman behind me had a full cart complete with Special K and Chips Ahoy cookies; he was handling a slow burn. The mom and toddler behind me seemed to be coping while eating M&M's and the women behind them kept shifting her weight from side to side and sighed loudly. I apologized to the line, warning them about the meat that was coded wrong but they were not interested. I was finally able to check out and my savings was considerable compared to what I could have paid had I not been a consumer who shopped for the deal. But add in the cost of the time and the invisible stab wounds I endured from the death stares and I'm not so sure I actually came out in to black. More like the red.

She Buzz Words

• Tenderloin
• Crunchy Leaves
• Thermometer
• Air Fare

Right now she could be

• Sharing a slice of apple pie
• Using fresh grown herbs in a salad
• Picking Squash
• Packing a gym bag

She Cooking Tips

• When making iced coffee, adding cubes of frozen coffee to a cool cup of coffee helps it not taste watered down.
• Letting grilled meats rest for 10 minutes or so, allow the juices to distribute and the meat to finish cooking. Tent with foil to help keep it warm.

She Food

Melons are more than 90% water and therefore, a true aid when it comes to staying hydrated. Cucumbers, summer squash, berries, and grapefruits are also hydrating.

• The average amount of watermelon an American eats each year is 17 pounds!

She Heal

At this time, 2.5 percent of kids under the age of 18 in the United States, have experienced the death of a parent. One in 20 children under the age of 15, will lose a parent in this country. Sesame Street and Katie Couric have created a tool to help with the coping and healing needed during this tragic time: "When Families Grieve" kit. One million free outreach kits are available and tailored for civilians and military families. The DVD combines beloved Sesame Street characters with documentary footage of families who have lost a parent. A storybook with tips and activities are also included. Get this kit and more info at www.sesamestreet.org/grief .

She Fact

According to a 2010 Monster.com College Survey, substantially more college students have moved back home after graduation than in past years (52 percent this year compared to 40 percent in 2009).

-Does she have a student at home? What are the house rules?

-Does she charge rent?

She Green

Wine is now being bottled in plastic and aluminum. Select brands are available in newer lightweight bottles that chill quickly, in fact five times faster than a glass bottle.

She Travel

www.fly.com: compare flight options and prices along with a calendar that displays the cheapest ticket to a destination, on any given day.

She Decor

She can gather all the ripped-out magazine pages that give decorating options and organize them on this artsy website: mydeco.com .

She's Lovin'

• New Kettle Brand Potato Chips
• VitaCoco 100% pure coconut water
• Powermat Wireless Charging Station; safely charges up to three devices at a time. www.powermat.com

• Get more She Prep at www.ShePrep.com