Wrapped

I've done half of my Christmas shopping so far. Don't hate me, it's just that I made a list and I'm on a budget and I like to get things bought and paid for before December. And, even though I start out ahead of the game, I always manage to do some form of shopping the week of Christmas. The shopping I've done is minimal; mostly gift cards an a few items that I just happened to see at Home Goods, one of the best places to gift shop. My items were reasonably priced and specifically purchased for someone on my list. You see the list is essential and I am not unique with this plan of attack. Many women are walking around right now with a holiday list of people they need to buy for, plus they are on the look-out for some items they can buy just incase a secret Santa or a last minute gift needs to happen. She's carrying more than this gift list, chances are she's got a list for groceries, beauty and cleaning supplies along with a list of things to do. Thankfully my iPhone has a great scribble pad and I've forced myself to ge used to using it but at the end of the day I still find post-it notes in my pockets with reminders of things I need. My recent notes read; pick up prescription, milk and make dermatologist appointment. All three I've not done, yet, they will get carried over to the next pant pocket in hopes that I remember. Remembering to shop for Christmas I've got down, the other things need a little nudge or in this case a piece of paper.

She buzz words

• Duffle bag
• Hot stone massage
• Wait
• Boarding pass

Right now she could be:

• Referring a game
• Lacing up her child's ice skates
• Trying to sell her house
• Frying bacon

She could be a :

• High School guidance counselor
• Portrait painter
• Bus ticketing agent
• Professional Musician

She Phone Starter:

What occupation would she be great at?

She's Not So Sure:

You think texting while driving is bad? Wait until you hear what America's truckers have seen! Here are 8 things people have been caught in the act with (and maybe even ticketed for):

• Changing clothes
• Changing a baby's diaper
• Piano Playing
• Arts & Crafts ( sewing, knitting)
• Allowing their dog to drive
• Eating Soup
• Putting on makeup
• Reading

She Convenience

Here are 10 modern time-savers from Real Simple Magazine, that really aren't all they are cracked up to be. Does she agree?

• DVR encourages too much TV time.
• The Interstate System: the average American will spend 36 hours on roads that were supposed to lighten traffic.
• The Commuter Flight: creates more delays than anything.
• The Digital Camera: what was so bad about someone else developing your pictures?
• The Coffeemaker: an exhausting process that calls for some caffeine.
• The Electric Shaver: have you ever tried to clean one?
• Online Grocery Shopping: it's only as good as you and your shopper are.
• E-Mail: studies show that most email time is taken from family time, rather than work or TV time.
• Computerized Call Centers: automated attendants..argghh!!
• 10.The Roomba Cleaning Robot: enough said.

She Tips

• -A toothbrush can remove corn silk by bristling it over the ears
• -Fill an empty, clean ketchup bottle with pancake batter, and squeeze out perfect pancakes every time.
• -A coffee filter makes a great strainer for wine, after she broke the cork in the bottle.
• -Brown sugar stays soft when a few marshmallows are added to the bag.
• -Hang jewelry with thumbtacks on a bulletin board, so it doesn't get raveled.
• -Safety pinning socks together before they are washed, helps them not disappear in the dryer.
• -Large salad spinners can help dry wet sweaters.
• -A bright colored wallet makes it easier to find in the big old purse of hers.

She's Shopping

These comparison sites help her find the lowest price:

• Shopstyle.com: comparison shops for fashion.
• Couponcabin.com
• GiftcardGranny.com: purchase discounted gift cards that someone else won't use.
• Pricegrabber.com
• Shopittome.com
• Slickdeals.com

She sites

www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu for flu updates.

She's kind

"Deed" cards are available thanks to the Kind Snacks Company. Use them to perform good deeds and to encourage others to do the same.'

She shops

She's shopping at the Dollar store, finding everything from cleaning products to soft drinks and now items that are over a dollar yet still a great deal like clothes, even Cusiniart's. When shopping at a Dollar store she needs to watch out for the scam as some products are out of date, expiring very soon or defective. Impulse shopping is easy in stores like these, sticking with a list is highly recommended and check with the store policy regarding returns, most sales are final.

She fact

The U.S. Census Bureau reports more than 3.2 million American couples have a long-distance marriage. They live apart because of their jobs.

She fit

Sominio offers customized athletic shoes where a specially trained salesperson will fit her foot ( and charge her about $100). If she's looking for a cushioned perfect fit log onto www.somniorunning.com

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