DRY

Chapped lips, dry hands, sinus issues- it's all happening thanks to the changing weather. Take a look at the end caps the next time you're at a drugs store: lotions, lip balm and Breathe Rite strips are on sale, and let's not forget the tissues. Tis the season for everything to dry up. Depending on what time zone she's in the furnace could already be spreading some warmth through her house along with a healthy balance due on her monthly bill. I'm very hesitant to buy any type of lip moisturizing agent because I loose them quickly. A good expensive lipstick I do not lose. A 99 cent bottle of cherry Chapstick I do. As do my kids, and it's a sure bet once spring rolls around and I give my car an amazing clean out little tubes of lip goo will come rolling out from underneath some seat. And then the question arises as to whether it's okay to still use because if someone has a cold or some sickness and they use a lip balm then I don't want it on my lips. Sometimes, I'll cut a slice off the top of the Chapstick, making it a fresh tube. That first glide across your lower lip feels great; however, I still can't remember what coat pocket or purse I left it in. Bonne Bell lip glosses were big when I was a teen; they were fat sticks with awesome flavors like bubble gum and chocolate cherry. You were not cool if you did not have at least one. I remember when they slimmed down the size and felt it was the end of an era. Now I'm all about Mac makeup, and for what this costs me you can be sure I don't lose a thing. In fact I participate in their recycling programs that get free lipstick for returning empty containers.

Hand lotion is easier to keep track of thanks to it's larger size and longevity. I'm going to stop there because I don't think talking about the rest of the stuff that dries up due to the winter chill that is moving in is worth it to talk about on the radio. Words like sinus and mucus membrane need to be saved for insurance claims and doctors that diagnosis stuff like that. Katy Perry's cherry ChapStick is about as far off the path as I'm willing to veer.

Buzz Words

• Gourd
• Crisp
• Cranberry
• Pumpkin

Right Now She Could Be:

• Picking up a prescription
• Making Jam
• Playing Words with Friends
• Twirling olive oil in a pan

She travel

With so many travel sites here are a few key choices to help her trip succeed.

• www.couchsurfing.com : connects people who are just seeking a couch to sleep on while traveling. Site offers verification and membership is free.
• www.tena.us/General/BathroomFinder2: gives the location of the nearest public restroom.
• www.CruiseJunkie.com: lists up to date events on all thing 'sea'
• www.seatguru.com: shows and reviews seat locations on all aircrafts.

She facts

• Your risk of stroke increases one percent for each fast-food restaurant that's in your neighborhood. (Source AHA)
• Your risk of dying from a respiratory illness increases thirty two percent if you live in one of the smoggiest cities. (Source: new England Journal of Medicine)
• Women who exercise lower their risk for colon cancer twenty one percent. (Source: British Journal of Cancer)
• Fifty six percent of people don't take the time to floss their teeth when they are stressed. (Source: Journal of Peridontology)

She fact

The average American household spends approximately $2,270 on utility bills.

She tip

If her tupperware becomes discolored she can soak away the stains with a mixture of lemon juice, baking soda and water.

She's chewin

Every time she buys a pack of Project 7 Chewing Gum (project7.com) half of her money goes to causes that range from homelessness to the environment. With flavors like peppermint-vanilla and mango-mint she's happy to do so.

She fact

A government study done in the state of Utah showed they would save $3,000,000 by switching most of it's businesses and their employees to a four day, 10 hour per day work week.

She charity

She can help her community with a few volunteer hours perhaps to plant or paint. Locate a service project at www.servicenation.org

She food

To find the nearest farmer's market her log onto www.localharvest.org

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