If you feel like a wine novice, look no further than The Epicentre complete with wine tasting lessons & culinary tips. It's less fattening than the real thing & might help impress someone at your next soiree.

www.theepicentre.com/Entertaining/tastewin.html

Am a BIG fan of Ziploc bags -- Get the freezer strength & use them to store makeup (that's a lot of bags). Fell in love with the gallon size & the super XXL for storage of things of all sizes. Now -- thanks to tip from reader of this site, am head-over-heels for chic decorated storage bags from Mobi.

And, look, just in time for Halloween:

I was with the most well-behaved dogs you'll ever meet this w-end. One is a white lab & the other is a chestnut brown golden retriever, in a deep chestnut you've never seen before. They are both gorgeous. I didn't exactly bond with them & am kind of bummed about it. It's my fault. They know when you're focused on them & when you're not. These dogs miss nothing. It's interesting, they don't have a lot "stuff," but they seem perfectly content. It amazes me the amount of "stuff" you can get for a dog. This catalog just arrived. inthecompanyofdogs.com

Am thinking I'm best suited for the Sculptural Breed Topiaries, though I'd probably forget to feed & water them:(

The kids are back at school & it's back to work post-Labor Day. Personally, am trying to be extra focused. A few work- & home-organization accessories inspires me. This site is a great find, combining form & function. Love almost everything on it. Now we'll see if I actually use it. Think the 8-days-a-week is particulary appropriate. Perhaps you can relate:)

Welcome to See Jane Work

8 Days-A-Week Pad - Agendas & Calendars - See Jane Work

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION as listed on site:

What do you do when 7 days in a week just isn't enough? Add another day of course.

The 8-Days-A-Week Pad gives you room for scheduling the stuff you have to do Monday through Sunday, and an extra column for scheduling the stuff that you'll get to Someday.

You fill in the dates each week, so this desk top planner is ready to start whenever you are.

Great for students, teachers and others whose schedules change daily, weekly, or sometimes hourly.

Do you ever wonder where the paper money in your pocket has been, or where it will go next? This is the place to find out. Track George as he exchanges his way around the country, sometimes even the world. Great rainy day project for kids. And if you come across a dollar bill with 'Where's George" written on it, now you know why. It's all part of this "experiment."

Worried your online reputation might not be so squeaky clean? This site scours the Internet for Web pages, profiles and pictures of you, then report back with the results. See something you don't like? They'll contact whomever controls the web page and request the material be deleted. Fees for the service start at $10.00 ... More on how it works & this Fox News Channel segment.

www.ReputationDefender.com