Monday on Today 8/20

Hope you had a good weekend. It was a good weekend for the movie "Super Bad," which was number 1 at the box office even though it received less than stellar reviews--one out of five stars in my local paper. It looks about as funny as a bad case of acne. Number 2 was last week's number 1, "Rush Hour 3," followed by "The Bourne Ultimatum" at number 3.

Al Roker was at the National Hurricane Center today tracking hurricane Dean but still doing the weather around the country and sending it back to your local news station for a check of your local weather.

Fighting The Good Fight: What Should You Be Arguing About? That was the question about fighting with your spouse. Dave Zinczenko, Editor In Chief of Men's Health Magazine and Psychiatrist, Dr. Jane Taylor, gave advice for fighting fair such as saying "I feel...when you..." instead of saying "You always..." You never..." You get the idea. Avoid zingers and sarcasm which leads to nastiness and divorce. They also suggested topics you should talk about with your partner such as sex, how to raise the kids, retirement, extended family, the relationship and adult kids. Don't wait until a problem arises. These are things that should be discussed openly.

Glamour Executive Fashion Editor, Suze Yatof Schwartz showed us Best In Beauty Products. The Glammy Awards were chosen by regular consumers who use and like these products. In most cases, they chose an expensive product and a cheaper counterpart. For everyday moisturizers they chose Olay Complete All Day and a Clinique equivalent. Personally, I don't know why you'd spend the extra money on Clinique when Olay is cheaper and just as effective. But some people like the prestige associated with expensive products. They also liked Olay Regenerist along with an expensive alternative, which I didn't catch. I pay attention to the beauty bargains. Great Lash Mascara at $6.50 was a top pick along with Lancome which will run you $28. Again, you make the call. They also had some lip gloss but I missed the brands--sorry. Covergirl blush was a hit along with Bare Minerals. Bare Minerals foundation was chosen as well as Loreal True Match. Jergens Natural Glow lotion is great--I love it. You can also spend more on Clarins if you want. Britney Spears Curious was picked for fragrance as was Victoria's Secret Dream Angels. St. Ives Apricot Scrub is a must have--another one of my favorites, as was the more expensive Bath and Body Works Vanilla something or other. The Matrix Sleek Look was on the list for a shine enhancing shampoo along with John Frieda Brilliant Brunette--they didn't mention the products for blondes and redheads. For frizz tamers, they chose Biosilk and John Frieda.

Matt Lauer interviewed a couple rescued from flood waters in Kingfisher, OK. Leroy and Bernice Krittenbrink, an elderly couple, were stranded on the cab of their truck and then moved to the bed until that also started filling up with water. They almost ran out of room--and luck before a helicopter saved them. But not before Bernice fell off the helicopter skid and back into the water. The rescuers were able to get her back up and now the couple are doing fine. Bernice even got her hair done before her national TV debut.

Today's Woman featured: How To Raise Confident Daughters. Susan Johnson and Kimberly Webb are the authors of the book, "Princess Bubble" which teaches girls that you don't need to be rescued by some prince or knight in shining armor. We all grew up on those fairy tales featuring the damsel in distress. Well this book lets girls know that they're in charge--not to wait around for some man to help them. Sounds like a great book and I'll get it for my daughter when she's old enough to understand it--now she's only two. Michele Borba, iVillage Contributor, advised us to talk to our daughters and set a positive example. To instill confidence, be confident yourself. Other suggestions were: stay connected, foster her strengths and passions and find good role models. It can be anyone as long she is strong and inspiring with the right values to instill in your daughters.

Today's iVillage Back To School showed Dinner ABCs. Madelyn Fernstrom showed different unconventional ideas for a healthy dinner when you're short on time such as a bowl of cereal. Why not? It's fast, easy and healthy too. Plus, my kids actually like it which is an accomplishment in itself. Make a sandwich with lettuce and tomato on whole wheat bread and you have a balanced meal in minutes. Tomato soup with a glass of milk is perfect for a cold night. Or have a salad with whole grain rolls. Now these are my kinds of meals--no cooking involved. She suggested to keep your fridge stocked with healthy foods like veggies and fruits. That makes it easy to have a healthy dinner in minutes.

And that's a wrap. Till tomorrow.