Not Gonna Do It

My foodie friend Robin tells me she and her husband are "not doing it all this year". She's speaking about Thanksgiving, and how she's not going to lovingly prepare a turkey with numerous homemade delectable side dishes for her brother-in-laws family, who comes every year and brings no contribution to this dinner at all. Exasperated, she tells me she'll make the turkey and gravy; everything else will be pre-ordered from her supermarket. This declaration speaks loudly to me as this friend loves to cook. The fact is she's weighed her options and their return factor and came to the conclusion that preparing a great meal is not worth her time; she'd prefer to pay for someone else to do it. I asked if she would take a different approach for different dinner guests and she said yes. This is a very freeing moment for any woman who decides what is worth her time, and clearly the line has been drawn and her life will stay balanced due to her awareness- and someone else's lack of consideration. Here's hoping she'd say yes to going all out if you are invited to her table, and if you are bring something: flowers, cranberry sauce, a spa gift certificate, a pumpkin pie and offer to help with the dishes.

She Buzz Words

• Pumpkin Spice
• Pilgrim
• Tailgate
• Snow

Right now she could be...

• Shopping for a reasonably priced holiday dress that fits
• Receiving a free turkey for spending a specific amount at her grocery store
• Working a charity event
• Raking leaves
• Working with a children's choir
• Painting ceramics

She Could be a

• Art Teacher
• Produce Manager
• Flower Arranger
• Waitress

She top of mind...

• President-elect Obama
• The revival of store layaway
• Holiday plans and expenses
• Thanksgiving meal countdown
• Kids' report cards

She's totally ready for...

• Her frog to turn into a prince.
• The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

She questions..

• What does she collect?
• What do her kids collect?

She site...

Trumpette Baby Moccasins are the cutest little shiny shoes for baby. www.whotelsthestore.com

She's working on...

Saying "no" instead of pretending she's more than one woman. Learning this could save her from a lot of holiday stress.

She travel...

Health clinics are joining the spas at the airport. Travelers looking to fill a prescription or get a flu shot are able to use their health insurance, too. supposed to be free to public officials.

She keeps telling herself...

"I've got to buy batteries."

She Health

Brooke Shields is sharing the team that helps her stay the beautiful working mom that she is. They show women that they can have it all, along with achieving total wellness, without making sacrifices. There are three experts on this team who cover beauty, fitness, and dental care, hence the reason Colgate is sponsoring this site and Brooke is their latest spokesperson. She can read up on new ways to stay fit and well, plus ask questions and get coupons at www.colgatetotal.com.

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