Fun-size

Fun-sized candy bars have taken over this month of October, along with pink ribbons. The ribbons have a purpose; the candy makes us need one. I believe that the dreaded holiday eating starts now. Right before Halloween is when all those year end calories and extra pounds start getting added on, and it all ramps nicely into the New Year. No matter where I go: the dry cleaner, the pharmacy, my kids school, a restaurant, there are fun-sized Halloween candies offered complimentary. There is nothing fun about a quick flavor boost in your mouth that ends up being over 100 calories that requiring hours at the gym to burn off. I so wish I had my kid's metabolism. Then I could really have fun with that bag of mini dark Milky Way bars. There's a candy dish on my boss's desk. He fills it intermittently with lemon drops, trail mix, M&M's and oddly Slim Jim's (which I find disgustingly fatty and not fun). It's interesting to see what candy sticks around the longest and what leaves fast. Anything chocolate is gone as quickly as it's added. But things like mints and taffy and sweet-tarts stick around a long time. My boss receives a steady run of visitors throughout the day thanks to this sweet perk. But please don't tell him that this is why we visit, really it's not. I'll come up with a better reason by the next column. Have a Butterfinger while you're waiting.

Buzz Words

• Pilgrim
• Mask
• Quarter Back
• Haunted House

Right now she could be:

• Downloading music
• Making a power point presentation
• Taking off nail polish
• Pumping gas in her car
• She Saves
• At Starbucks she can save buy using the Starbucks Rewards program. A $5 gift card brings free drinks, refills, free Wi-Fi, and flavor shots. If she brings her own mug, she'll get 10 cents off the cost of her coffee, if she needs a refill she can bring the same mug back and get 50 cent coffee the second time around. Reward members get those refills free. www.Starbucks.com

She saves

Here are ten ways to afford a vacation thanks to Yahoo Shine:

• Become an expert on travel early on. Learn where to find the deals.
• Decide on a few different places/destinations.
• Reassure yourself by looking up plenty of information on the destination.
• Search for the lowest airfare.
• Look out for hidden fees.
• Get a room first, then book your flight.
• Avoid getting hungry, lost, and annoyed. Research the trip.
• Follow Air Info at a website like www.Flightaware.com
• After arriving use Foursquare, a free app for iPhone and Blackberry users.
• Rent a car before you leave.

She diet

Here are the healthiest appetizer choices to make when dining out:

• Hummus
• Shrimp Cocktail
• Smoked Salmon
• Stuffed Mushrooms
• Meatballs
• Practice portion control

These are the worst appetizer choices:

• Spinach Artichoke Dip
• Mini Quiche
• Pigs in a Blanket

She health

Good Housekeeping's Geneen Roth, finds there to be two types of dieters: Restrictors and Permitters. Restrictors work well with a plan and/or lists of what you should and shouldn't do. Permitters dislike rules and eat emotionally. Which type is she?

• Get more She Prep at www.ShePrep.com