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Volume XXXIX, Number 17, April 23, 2018 Pretty in pink Shirley Temple cupcakes make everyone smile!

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This week ON THE COVER 18 Lose 17 lbs in 20 days!

14 This supplement stops spring allergies!

16 Simple cooking trick that guarantees happiness!

12 Heal knee pain with chamomile!

26 Adorable kitty-butterfly cake!

15 Cure memory loss with cinnamon!

22 Secret supermarket savings!

34 The vitamin that turns off worrying!

40 Improve your sleep!

I“ t is spring again. T he earth is like a child that knows poems by heart. ” —Rainer Maria Rilke

BE INFORMED!

41 Your favorite princess will love making this quick and easy doll!

4 Have Fun this Week!

6 Woman’s World Book Club 20 Spring superfoods that make you healthier!

23 Recycle your way to extra cash!

34 Ask America’s Ultimate Experts

LOOK YOUR BEST! 8 Treat yourself to a little April in Paris!

10 Get flawless skin with Korean beauty secrets!

FEEL TERRIFIC! 15 New thinking on HRT 16 Easy tricks to keep your heart healthy

EXPRESS YOUR CREATIVITY & LOVE! 28 Guilt-free family favorites!

31 Pasta dinners!

33 These cupcakes taste like a Shirley Temple!

36 Let your personality shine!

39 Welcome spring with an umbrella bouquet!

41 Have Fun with Kids!

RELAX & HAVE FUN! 25 Throw a Breakfast at Tiffany’s bridal shower!

42 Read a Romance!

44 Treat your skin and hair to the spa superfood!

46 Your Horoscope!

47 Personality Insight 48 Japan’s cherry blossoms are a py dream come true!

52 Puzzle of the Week 53 Mini Mystery 53 Brain Games 55 Love & Laughter

FEEL INSPIRED!

49 The perfect spring cocktail: Pineapple sake-tini!

38 7 Days of Inspiration 38 My Guardian Angel 42 A Moment for You 50 You Deserve Good Things!

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MEET INSPIRING PEOPLE! 24 After adopting six siblings, Chesni and David have one big, happy family!

43 Circle of Kindness 50 With the help of lots of pet parents, McKenna threw a pug-tastic party for her autistic brother!

54 Anamaria gives the gift of beauty—and hope—to women fighting cancer!

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Cover photos: Frank P. Wartenberg/Getty Images: HBB. Other photos: courtesy of LindsayAnnBakes.com; HBB; Martina Urban/StockFood/Media Bakery; Ariel Skelley/Getty Images. Recipe: Excerpted from Sally’s Baking Addiction: Irresistible Cookies, Cupcakes, and Desserts for Your Sweet-Tooth Fix by Sally McKenney. Photographs by Sally McKenney. Copyright © 2014. Reprinted with permission from Race Point Publishing, an imprint of The Quarto Group.

Start your week with a

Cookbook sampler!

Caramel Coffee Chocolate Chip Torte This decadent frozen dessert—made easy with Oreos, ice cream and whipped topping—is irresistible!

CRUST

T 1 qt. coffee

T 28 Oreos, crushed into crumbs T 5 Tbs. butter, melted FILLING T 1 cont. (8 oz.)

Cool Whip, thawed

ice cream, softened

T 1/3 cup chopped pecans

T 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips

T 1/3 cup caramel ice cream topping sauce “My daughter doesn’t want anyone reading her diary, yet she Tweets about everything she does.”

O Crust: Combine Oreos and butter in medium

bowl. Press mixture evenly into bottom and up side of 9" springform pan. Set aside.

Filling: In large bowl, stir Cool Whip and ice cream together until softened and combine evenly. Spoon mixture into crust. Cover; freeze for about 6 hours or until firm. Before serving, allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.

Top with pecans and chocolate chips. Drizzle with caramel sauce. Makes 12-14 servings.

Q Why did the baker go to the bank?

A He kneaded more dough!

Love this recipe?

You’ll find more delicious recipes in Sally’s Baking Addiction: Irresistible Cookies, Cupcakes, and Desserts for Your Sweet-Tooth Fix by Sally McKenney. (Race Point Publishing, an imprint of the Quarto Group), $25.

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This week’s

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Rainbows!

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Symbols of hope after a rainstorm, rainbows are spring’s happiest style trend, showing up on everything from jewelry to wind chimes!

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This week!

Star Quote “The best advice touches the part of you that knows it’s true.”

—Oprah

Take the family to the movies!

The IMAX original film Pandas, in theaters now, is guaranteed to warm your heart! Join a team of American and Chinese scientists as they help prepare Qian Qian, a panda born in captivity, for life in the wild. You’ll marvel as the team employs innovative techniques—developed by brown bear rescuers in New Hampshire—to help the pampered cub “discover her inner bear”!

Catch this edgy spy drama!

“You should never tell a psychopath they’re a psychopath. It upsets them.” That’s the advice brilliant assassin Villanelle gives to bored, desk-bound MI6 security officer Eve in Killing Eve, a stylish new thriller from BBC America. Grey’s Anatomy’s Sandra Oh and The White Princess’s Jodie Comer star; check local listings for airtimes.

Treat yourself to a supersized cookie!

The latest dessert trend? Shareable cookies as big as mini pizzas! Pick up the new frozen deep-dish chocolate chip cookie from Trader Joe’s. Simply heat it in the oven or microwave until the center is warm and gooey, then serve with shots of ice-cold milk! Prefer to do the baking?

Wilton’s Giant Cookie Pan ($6) is just the right size for one package of refrigerated cookie dough.

You can also buy a ready-made cookie pie at Mrs. Fields stores, where you can even add your own message in icing.

Join the conga line!

The incredible story of Gloria and Emilio Estefan was a Broadway smash musical—and now you can see it as it tours the U.S.! On Your Feet! showcases the Cuban-American couple’s rise to stardom through hit songs like “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You” and “Don’t Want to Lose You Now.” The conga line moves through 13 cities this spring and summer; find tickets at OnYourFeetMusical. com or pick up the cast recording to experience the show at home.

O Disney’s Beauty and the Beast enchanted audiences with its over-the-top set and incredible special effects when it opened at the Palace Theater in New York in 1994.

Based on the beloved film, it ran for 13 years on Broadway and toured across the nation and in 21 countries, playing to more than 35 million people!

O Actress Jennifer Garner was born in Houston in 1972.

After playing the best friend of Keri Russell in the television show Felicity, her big break came when she was cast as CIA agent Sydney Bristow in the ABC series Alias, for which she had to learn martial arts, including tae kwon do!

O The addictive video game Candy Crush Saga was released on Facebook in 2012. It quickly became one of the highest-grossing apps, raking in a whopping $850,000 per day, before being ousted by Tinder last year!

O John Steinbeck’s novel The Grapes of Wrath arrived in bookstores in 1939.

Although the author didn’t have high hopes for it, reportedly saying, “It’s just a run-of-themill book,” the story of one family during the Great Depression won the Pulitzer Prize for Literature, was turned into a smash hit film starring Henry Fonda and was a big factor in why Steinbeck won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1962!

O American actress Grace Kelly became a princess when she wed Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1956. Her elegant, high-necked, longsleeved, lace wedding dress was so spectacular—it cost $8,000, equal to $68,000 today—it is said to have been the inspiration for the gown Kate Middleton wore when she, too, became a royal in 2011!

Photos: courtesy of vendor (11); Matthew Murphy (2); Sophie Mutevelian; Warner Bros. Pictures (2); Media Bakery; Getty Images (2); Photofest; Walt Disney/Ronald Grant Archive/Alamy Stock Photo; Michael Kovac/Getty Images.

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Indulge your inner artist!

From epic European romances to cozy small-town mysteries, these art-inspired reads paint a beautiful picture! ' Swoon over a Victorian romance!

The Lady Travelers Guide to Larceny with a Dashing Stranger

by Victoria Alexander.

When Lady Wilhelmina Bascombe’s lavish lifestyle vanishes, her only hope is to track down a treasured family painting being held hostage in Venice. Luckily, the Lady Travelers Society hatches a plan to get Willie to Italy: She will lead a tour of mothers and daughters—plus one mysterious gentleman who’s after the same prize . . .

' Discover secrets beneath the canvas!

The Art Forger

by B. A. Shapiro.

Blacklisted by the art world, painter Claire Roth agrees to a devil’s bargain: She will forge a Degas for a famous gallery owner in exchange for a solo show. But such arrangements rarely go according to plan, and Claire finds herself entangled in a dangerous criminal conspiracy. This thriller was inspired by the (still unsolved) 1990 theft of $500 million worth of paintings from Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.

' Take a trip to Belle

' Start a cozy mystery series!

Portrait of a Dead Guy

by Larissa Reinhart.

In book one of six in the Cherry Tucker mystery series, portrait artist and part-time sleuth Cherry gets an unusual new commission: A prominent Georgia family wants her to paint a coffin portrait of their murdered son. But when she questions the official story of his death, Cherry must outwit the real killer (and dodge an annoying ex-boyfriend) before she’s painted into a corner . . .

Meet the real “Woman in Gold”!

Sixty years after fleeing Vienna, Maria Altmann (Helen Mirren) hired a tenacious young lawyer (Ryan Reynolds) to help reclaim a portrait of Maria’s beloved aunt that was stolen by the Nazis: Gustave Klimt’s “Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I.” They took the landmark case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court—and to the courts of Austria! Rent Woman in Gold on iTunes.

Epoque Paris!

Girl in the Afternoon

Unwind with watercolors!

The latest adult coloring books feature airy illustrations meant especially for splashes of watercolor!

Kristy Rice’s beautiful books feature tips for beginners and a reminder that with watercolor, it’s actually more beautiful to paint outside the lines!

by Serena Burdick.

Born into a wealthy family in 19th-century France, Aimée Savaray dreams of becoming a celebrated painter—and of marrying Henri, the orphan her parents took in and raised alongside her. When Henri goes missing, Aimée takes refuge in the glittering world of Paris’ Impressionist painters, even securing Édouard Manet as her mentor. Many years later, Aimée has a chance to track down Henri. But can they create a life as beautiful as her prized paintings?

Get creative over cocktails!

Want to organize an outing for your book club? Sign up for a paint-and-sip party, where an experienced artist helps you create unique masterpieces to take home! There are hundreds of studios across the country; Painting with a Twist is one of the largest chains with locations in 40 states. Expect to pay about $30 for a two-hour class. Call ahead to see if wine is provided or if it’s BYOB. Photos: FORGET Patrick/Alamy Stock Photo; Shutterstock (2); Collection Christophel/Alamy Stock Photo (2); VStock/Alamy Stock Photo; Annabelle Breakey/Getty Images.

reat yourself to a litle Ap Add an ultra-feminine French twist to your spring style with these irresistible April-in-Paris finds— you’re guaranteed to look trés magnifique!

Animallovers will adore this sassy kitty phone case! $32.35, Nature’s Sol (Zazzle.com, style name “Oo-la-la French Kitty Princess iPhone 8/7 Case).

Eiffel Towerembroidered dress comes with a matching belt to instantly whittle your waist! $88, Unique Vintage (Unique-Vintage. com, style #44007).

Knit top is accented with faceted studs— and is available in size small to 3X! $49.95-$54.95, Alfred Dunner (SerengetiFashions.com, style #WE983).

Wallet with three accordion pockets, 13 card slots, two clear ID slots and a zip pocket will keep you extra-organized! $19.99, Kelly & Katie (DSW.com, style #413728).

Amour bracelet is adjustable to fit all wrist sizes! $68, Alex and Ani (AlexAndAni.com, style name “Amour Adjustable Bracelet”).

Pink poodle sneakers are handpainted! $38, HarMonet (Etsy.com, style name “Hand Painted Poodle Shoes”).

ril in Paris!

“Paris is always a good idea” tee is also available in four other colors! $13.99, KR Design (Amazon.com, style name “Paris Is Always A Good Idea T-Shirt” in Baby Blue).

Poodle stud earrings are so fun! $18, Unique Vintage (Unique-Vintage.com, style #45190).

The pretty pink roses below the “streets of Paris” detail add an extra ultrafeminine touch!

$29.99, Heirloom Finds (Amazon. com, style name “Eiffel Tower Necklace in Crystal and Silver Tone”).

$78, Hell Bunny (Unique-Vintage.com, style #53915).

Clip this scarf fob on your handbag or keys for an instant touch of French fashion flair! $40, Brighton (Brighton.com, style #E1724M).

Adorable macaron and Eiffel Towercovered handbag comes with a detachable shoulder strap! $29, Bowlea (LindyBopUSA.com, style name “Paris Print Bowling Bag”).

$31.95, Pink Ink Art T-Shirts and Gifts (Zazzle.com, style name “Pink Vintage Eiffel Tower Flip Flops”).

Relax and unwind with a delicious French martini!

You’ll feel like you’re in Paris when you sip this cocktail courtesy of SmashedPeasAndCarrots.com:

R Ice cubes R 2 oz. vodka R 2 oz. pineapple juice R 1 oz. Chambord or raspberry liqueur of your choice R Fresh raspberries (optional) Photos: courtesy of vendor (13); courtesy of SmashedPeasAndCarrots.com.

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Fill a shaker, or a large glass, with ice cubes.

Pour in vodka, pineapple juice and Chambord or other raspberry liqueur, then cover and shake for about 10 to 20 seconds.

Strain the liquid into a martini glass, garnish with fresh raspberries and enjoy!

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Get flawless skın

with Krean beauty secrets!

Women in Korea are known for their clear, luminous skin— called “glass skin”—which is why Korean beauty (K-beauty) is so popular. The good news: Getting the same flawless complexion is easy with their pampering skincare techniques!

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Unclog pores with a double cleanse!

“Double cleansing uses two different cleansers: The first removes surface impurities, while the second goes deeper to rid traces of buildup so you’re left with a clean canvas!” says Alicia Yoon, founder of K-beauty website Peach & Lily (PeachAndLily.com). Start by massaging an oil cleanser into dry skin to remove makeup, then follow with a gentle foam cleanser on damp skin to clear pore-clogging buildup.

Q Try it! Palmer’s Skin Therapy Cleansing Oil Face, $8 at Target.com; Olay Gentle Clean Foaming Cleanser, $4.99 at Target.

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Boost your glow with a washcloth massage!

“The K-beauty technique of massaging a nubby washcloth soaked in warm water over the skin gently exfoliates, boosting lymph flow and blood circulation,” explains New York dermatologist Yoon-Soo Cindy Bae, M.D. The key: Don’t overscrub!

Instead, simply work a damp cotton washcloth— the softer the better!—in tiny, circular motions over your just-washed face and neck to leave skin baby-soft and glowing.

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Lock in moisture with a sleeping mask!

“Sleeping masks give you the skin of your dreams while you snooze!” Yoon says. Applied over your regular skincare products before bed then rinsed off in the morning, these masks tap into your body’s rejuvenating powers. Together, hydrating aloe and antioxidant-rich rose water lock in moisture so you look awake and refreshed!

Q DIY it! Combine 1/2 tsp. rose water and 1/2 tsp. pure aloe vera gel. Smooth over face before bed; rinse in the morning.

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Slow aging with an essence!

“Essences are the heart of the Korean skincare routine!” raves Yoon. The liquid concentrates boost skin’s cellular renewal process to improve elasticity, adding moisture while delivering antioxidants to fight free radicals.

Simply pat it into your skin before your moisturizer.

Q Try it! SKINFOOD Lettuce & Cucumber Watery Essence, $18 at Ulta.

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Firm skin

with an egg cream mask!

Look flawless in a flash with a cushion compact!

Face masks are a staple in Korea, and many women use one daily. “They’re packed with gentle, beneficial ingredients that soak into skin,” says Yoon. One of the most popular: egg-cream masks, featuring firming protein-packed egg yolk, hydrating honey and calming cream to plump skin in minutes!

Q Diy it! Combine 1 egg yolk, 1/4 tsp. cream and 1/2 tsp. honey.

Smooth over clean face and neck. Relax 10 minutes; rinse.

Q Fast fix! Too Cool for School Egg Cream Mask, $6 at Sephora.

Korean women blur away flaws and give their skin a dewy finish with cushion compacts—innovative, foundation-infused sponges first developed in Korea. “The compacts are soaked with a fluid formula, and the cushion allows you to control your coverage,” says Christine Chang, co-founder of Glow Recipe (GlowRecipe.com), who recommends bouncing the cushion over skin—never swiping—to re-create that “no-makeup” glow Koreans are known for.

Q Try it! wet n wild Mega Cushion Foundation SPF 15, $8.99 at Ulta.

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Bothered by achy knees, dry eyes, a nonstop itch, sensitive teeth or ringing in your ears? Relief for these common annoyances is closer than you think!

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Defeat dry eyes

with a tunawalnut salad!

Getting long-term relief from dry, red, scratchy eyes (which are especially common as we get older and/or use electronic devices more and more) is as easy as eating foods high in omega-3 fatty acids (such as tuna, walnuts and flax seed) and more fruits and vegetables, reveals research in the journal Molecular Vision. ' It works! Omega-3 fatty acids plus the antioxidants in produce reverse the two top causes of dry eyes—too little tear production and too much moisture evaporation!

And raise your computer!

Keep your computer, tablet and smartphone screens close to eye level. Screens positioned lower cause you to squint slightly, say Ohio State University researchers, which cuts your blink rate in half, drying out your eyes!

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Ease knee pain with chamomile oil!

Achy knees? Add three drops of chamomile essential oil to 1/4 cup of sesame oil, rub into your knees three times daily and you’ll enjoy less pain and more flexibility within three weeks! ' It works! Natural chemicals in the oils cut inflammation and block pain signals, so moving is easier! Try: Plant Therapy 100% Pure Chamomile Roman Essential Oil, $19.95, Amazon. com, and any organic sesame oil.

Ease finger aches with Popsicle sticks!

Fingers stiff from osteoarthritis?

Researchers advise wearing finger splints (make them using Popsicle sticks and Band-Aids) while you sleep. Splints keep fingers relaxed overnight, which reduces the inflammation that causes pain during the day!

—Gabrielle Lichterman

ing health hassles!

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Turn off tooth sensitivity

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Stop itches

with warm milk!

with oats!

Can’t eat ice cream because of sensitive teeth?

Microwave 1/4 cup of milk for 45 seconds, cool to room temperature, then swish it in your mouth for five minutes, five times daily. This trick dramatically reduced tooth sensitivity in a recent study—and gave 52% of folks total relief within 10 days! ' It works! A milk protein (casein) thickens tooth enamel, creating a better barrier between nerves inside teeth and whatever you eat!

Still scratching even after using thick creams, antihistamines, topical cortisone and other treatments to end itching due to dry skin, allergies and bug bites?

Apply a moisturizer made with oats (such as Aveeno Active Naturals Skin Relief 24hr Moisturizing Lotion, $6.97, Walmart.com)—and you’ll experience soothing relief within minutes, per the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. ' It works! Oats are loaded with unique compounds called avenanthramides that calm the nerves that say “I itch” and reduce inflammation, helping irritated skin heal fast!

Dash itchy dandruff with apricot oil!

Adding five drops of apricot kernel oil (such as Aura Cacia Apricot Kernel Oil, $3.90, Vitamin Shoppe.com) to your shampoo and conditioner reduces scalp flaking and itching with every wash! Apricot pits contain antifungal compounds that eliminate the top cause of dandruff.

And brush with arginine!

Using arginine-infused toothpaste (like Tom’s of Maine Rapid Relief Sensitive Toothpaste, $4.92, Walmart.com) immediately eases tooth sensitivity. The amino acid helps seal tiny holes in tooth enamel that contribute to pain!

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Silence ringing ears with melatonin!

Are you one of the 50 million Americans bothered by ringing and buzzing in your ears (aka tinnitus)? Simply taking 3 mg. of melatonin an hour before bed can help fade the noise within 30 days! ' It works! Although best known for its ability to trigger drowsiness, melatonin also lowers the volume on tinnitus by calming an overactive hearing system and regulating blood flow in the inner ear. One option: Nature Made Melatonin, $7.29, Vitacost.com.

And try yoga!

Tinnitus patients who do yoga once a week experience a big drop in symptoms within three weeks, reports the International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. Yoga’s slow breathing and relaxing movements slash stress, taming overexcited areas of the brain linked to tinnitus. Other stress-busters, such as gardening, work, too!

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Your Good Health

Beat spring allergy season!

Pollen season is here, bringing with it everything from sniffles to scratchy throats to itchy eyes to fatigue for the 42 million of us prone to seasonal allergies. Fortunately, the right lifestyle tweaks can banish those symptoms, making your spring much happier! symptoms ✓Ease with Pycnogenol

reactions ✓Reduce with green veggies

If you’re allergic to pollen, it means that your immune system treats it as if it were a germ, pulling out all the stops to eject it from your system. This pine bark extract coats immune cells, so they’re less likely to respond to pollen by triggering symptoms.

It’s so effective, taking 100 mg. daily reduces stuffiness, sneezing and itchy eyes as much as 35%, and the longer you take it, the greater the benefit, researchers say. One option: Swanson Pycnogenol ($21 for 30 caps; SwansonVitamins.com).

Important: Check with your M.D. before taking a new supplement.

Spinach, leaf lettuce, green beans, dill, basil . . . their green color comes from chlorophyll, a pigment that also calms your white blood cells, reining in their release of histamine, the compound that causes all those annoying symptoms, European scientists say. Add 1/2 cup of green vegetables and/or herbs to your daily diet and you could be sneezing less and breathing easier in as little as one week!

Deactivate trouble with sweet potatoes

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Sweet potatoes are high in betacarotene, a phytochemical that strengthens and heals sinus and airway tissues so they’re less likely to be inflamed by pollen, says Joachim Heinrich, Ph.D. His research shows that four cups weekly cuts symptom flareups as much as 45%! To boost the benefit, roast sweet potatoes with a little extra-virgin olive oil, which is shown to triple your absorption of beta-carotene!

sinuses ✓Soothe with eucalyptus Rinsing your sinuses with a saltwater and eucalyptus solution twice a day eases even severe allergy symptoms for 84% of women, often in as little as 72 hours, research reveals. How? The liquid alone flushes away pollen, mold and other irritants before your immune system can react to them—and the eucalyptus oil provides extra relief by decreasing inflammation. To do: Use a neti pot and sterile saline rinse (both are sold in pharmacies). Follow the instructions on the neti pot, and add two drops of eucalyptus oil to the pot each time you use it.

off histamine flareups ✓Fend with apples ✓Preventing with a garment bag!

An apple a day keeps the doctor away—and tamps down your allergy symptoms, too! The journal Thorax reports that folks who eat seven whole apples a week are far less apt to develop congestion, wheezing, runny noses and other spring allergy symptoms, thanks to the abundance of natural antihistamines called polyphenols in apple skins, says study coauthor Isabel Skypala, Ph.D.

Got a lot of coats and jackets hanging in your closet? Surprise—at least half of them have enough pollen stuck to the fabric to trigger—or worsen—spring allergy symptoms! The fix, say UCLA researchers is simple: Bag up any items you don’t regularly use—and give whichever ones are left a quick wash or dry clean before hanging them back up!

Soothe spring allergies with Sweet Potato Salad This flavorful, filling blend of sweet potatoes, green beans, dill and extra-virgin olive oil is packed with allergy-taming nutrients that’ll help you sail through spring in comfort!

2 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2" cubes 1/2 lb. green beans, trimmed 5 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 6 oz. smoked ham steak, diced into small cubes 2 Tbs. lemon juice

3 scallions, finely chopped 2 Tbs. wholegrain mustard 1 Tbs. mayonnaise 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 2 Tbs. water 2 Tbs. chopped fresh dill

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O In a large pot of boiling water, cook sweet potatoes until almost tender (about 6 minutes). Add green beans to the same pot; cook until green beans are crisp tender (approximately 2 to 4 minutes). Drain and set aside. In large deep skillet, heat 2 Tbs. olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ham; cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown (approximately 3 to 5 minutes). Remove from heat; let cool 2 minutes. Add remaining 3 Tbs. oil, lemon juice, scallions, mustard, mayonnaise, salt, pepper and water to warm ham; stir gently to combine. Add drained sweet potatoes, green beans and dill; toss gently. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

—Brenda Kearns

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Cures for forgetfulness as if you’re misplacing little Fmoreeel items like your glasses and keys often? It’s no wonder, since everything from menopause to fatigue can cause forgetfulness!

Luckily, with a few simple steps, you can keep your short-term memory as sharp as ever!

Prevent plaques with cinnamon toast!

The abundance of cinnamon in this breakfast treat helps prevent the buildup of plaques, tiny blockages in the brain responsible for memory loss. “Cinnamon is a superpotent source of polyphenols, antioxidants that have a great effect in fighting free radical damage,” says integrative medicine physician Edison de Mello, M.D. “Not only does it help manage plaque buildup, it also

helps stimulate the growth of new neurons and the longevity of existing neurons, which, in turn, may help prevent the onset of diseases such as dementia.”

Store more info with deep breathing!

Short-term memory is like the brain’s notepad—and life’s little daily stresses can fill its pages up fast! “If you’re letting every little thing in, short-term memory quickly becomes overwhelmed, and you’re too busy processing thoughts and details to pass them on to longterm memory,” says Dr. de Mello. Fortunately, just three minutes of deep breathing reboots your brain and boosts your short-term memory—and you can do it anywhere! Taking time out to refocus strengthens the neural

New thinking on HRT the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health and author of Making Love the Way We Used To. “But it can’t repair damaged tissues if you wait too long before taking it. For maximum benefits, start HRT within five to seven years of your last period.” Stanford University scientists agree: After multiple studies, they concluded that when women start HRT soon after menopause, their risk of death from any cause plunges 30%—and their risk of breast cancer does not increase!

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uffering from hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness or other menopausal symptoms, but afraid to try hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? Breakthrough studies suggest that today’s formulations safely ease frustrating change-of-life symptoms—and offer significant longterm health benefits—for most women! Could HRT help you?

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O Start within seven years of menopause “Estrogen preserves good function,” says gynecologist Alan Altman, M.D., a past president of

O Opt for the newest, targeted

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The old standbys—pills that combine low-dose estrogen and progesterone—can cut your menopausal symptoms 75% or more, plus boost your protection against osteoporosis, heart disease, colon cancer, vaginal atrophy and incontinence. The problem, Yale University researchers note, is that those pills tinker with liver function, making blood stickier and more likely to clot in some women.

That’s why many gynecologists today advise skipping the pills in favor of newer options, such as patches, gels, sprays, creams

connections in the brain responsible for memory and concentration, confirms Mount Sinai School of Medicine neurologist Fiona Gupta, M.D. To do: Slowly breathe in to a count of seven, hold for a count of seven, then exhale for seven, all while keeping your attention on your breath. Repeat for 3 minutes.

Nourish your neurons with a cup of joe!

Coffee boosts the flow of nourishing blood to the brain, improving memory, but there’s a catch: Caffeine’s energizing effects last as long as 12 hours, disrupting sleep—and clocking enough sleep is the most important way to protect memory, say Dr. Gupta.

The easy solution: Drink your last cup by 10 a.m.

Fill up on nature’s Rx! A National Institute on Aging and Tufts University study found that

the dark blue pigment in blueberries contains antioxidants that sharpen thinking. Those compounds (anthocyanins) fight the free radical damage that causes plaques, plus “they increase blood flow to deliver the oxygen and essential nutrients your brain needs to stay sharp,” says Dr. de Mello. Aim to eat at least 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries daily.

—Kallie E. Kristensen

Prefer a natural approach?

Consider supplementing with St. John’s wort. In a German study, taking 2,700 mg. of this mood-boosting herb daily tamped down menopausal symptoms for 76% of women in three months! and rings. Because these formations don’t pass through the liver, they provide all the perks of oral HRT without the potential downsides.

O Reconsider the old rule

about stopping after two years

Experts used to believe HRT should only be used for two years, max—but that was before safer, non-oral estrogens became widely available. Most women in good health can now stay on HRT for a decade or more—and some are choosing to take it indefinitely, says gynecologist Diana Bitner, M.D., author of I Want to Age Like That. Instead of giving yourself a strict timeline to follow, Harvard University researchers recommend seeing your gynecologist each year to assess how HRT is working for you—and to discuss any risk factors or changes to your overall health.

—Brenda Kearns

Good-Health News!

Energy drinks and kids don’t mix!

Children and teens who consume energy drinks are at greater risk of developing anxiety, insomnia and heart arrhythmias, warns the American College of Sports Medicine. The beverages contain more caffeine than young bodies and smaller livers can metabolize safely.

Yogurt reduces heart-attack risk!

The American Journal of Hypertension reports that eating yogurt often cuts a woman’s heart attack risk 30%— even if she has high blood pressure, the top risk factor for heart woes. Even eating just two servings weekly cut her risk of major coronary heart disease or stroke 20%!

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Q Bonus: Crocin enhances release of mood-boosting serotonin, cutting your risk of blue moods 75% if you cook with a little saffron daily.

The at-home Rx for glaucoma If you have glaucoma—high blood pressure in the eyes that damages the optic nerve—ask your doctor about supplementing with Mirtogenol, a blend of bilberry and pine bark extract shown to lower eye pressure 24% in three months.

One option: Life Extension Eye Pressure Support ($28 for 30 capsules, LEF.com).

—Brenda Kearns

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Eating just a handful of nuts and berries in the a.m. helps arteries stay flexible; skipping breakfast ups the risk of hardening of the arteries. “Going too long without eating can contribute to artery-damaging bloodsugar spikes and high insulin levels later in the day,” says cardiologist Stephen Sinatra, M.D.

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The European Journal of Preventive Cardiology reports that gentle yoga stretches are as heart-protective as brisk walking! That’s because they combine physical activity with deep breathing and stress relief, three key types of heart protection.

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Older adults who socialize often are half as likely to have heart disease, research shows. “Friends ease stress,” says Dr. Sinatra. “That helps lower your blood pressure and heart-harming stress hormones.”

4 Avoid four heart problems by saying cheers!

Women who drink one beer, glass of wine or cocktail a day (but not more) are less apt to have heart failure, chest pain, stroke or peripheral artery disease! One reason? Alcohol has a slight blood-thinning effect that helps prevent blood clots.

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O Fix a slimming plate Meals and recipes in Dr. Ian’s book typically pair at least two Clean 20 foods with other unprocessed, nutrient-packed options. To create your own Clean 20-style meal, simply fill half a plate with veggies, a quarter with protein, a quarter with healthy starch, then top it with a little healthy fat. We’ve got tasty examples, right.

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After medication for a severe allergy caused Shawn Durkin to gain very stubborn weight, she gave the Clean 20 plan a try. “I started filling up on delicious foods like chickpeas, avocado, lentils and Greek yogurt—and I found that I had no cravings but so much energy,” recalls the Pennsylvania working mom, 55. “Eating this way really agrees with me. I’m happier, healthier—I even sleep better.

And my waist is six inches smaller!” Down a quick 17.5 pounds, Shawn has shed 72 pounds in all.

Shawn’s best tip: O Get support on Facebook!

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ost diets these days require us to count calories or cut carbs.

But wouldn’t it be nice if we could slim down fast without doing either?

That’s what the new Clean 20 plan

by Ian K. Smith, M.D., is all about.

After extensive testing on volunteers in the real world, the Harvard-trained nutrition pro pinpointed healthy foods—including both higher-calorie and higher-carb options—that are packed with enough fat-burning nutrients to help trigger “a total body transformation in just 20 days,” Dr. Ian promises. “When you stop putting junk in your system and go back to nature’s superfoods, you’ll love the way you feel—and you’ll love the results you see on the scale!” To date, women report shedding up to 17.5 pounds in 20 days. How much will you lose? Here’s how to find out . . .

Your quick-start guide

“Studies show that when you eat more whole foods, you tend to eat fewer calories without trying,” notes Dr. Ian. That’s because whole foods blitz our bodies with fiber, protein, healthy fats and other compounds proven to steady blood sugar and slash appetite. By contrast, processed foods are stripped of these compounds and pumped full of chemicals, sugar and processed oil proven to increase hunger.

Another key: While processed foods worsen the internal inflammation that slows thyroid function and metabolism, Clean 20 foods soothe inflammation and rev metabolism. Plus, “unprocessed foods are harder for the body to break down, so we expend far more calories during digestion,” Dr. Ian notes. In one study, digesting Cheddar cheese on whole-grain bread burned 64 more calories than digesting processed cheese on white bread. And calorie burning increases in this way every time we choose an unprocessed food over a processed one—which means Clean 20 dieters easily incinerate an extra 300, 400, even 500 calories per day!

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Though Dr. Ian encourages us to enjoy a host of foods high in nutrients, he puts a special spotlight on apples, avocado, black beans,

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After a weight-loss clinic and the Paleo diet proved too expensive, she heard about Clean 20 on Facebook. “I like to cook, and it lets you be creative with the ingredients.

Everything I’ve made has been delicious, so I’m shocked by how much I lost,” says Melinda, down 17.6 pounds in eight weeks.

Adds Shawn Durkin, 55: “I don’t feel like it can get any easier. I love not counting points or calories. And I never have cravings.” The Pennsylvania mom sped off 17.5 lbs in 20 days!

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Breakfast

Eat up, get slim!

Include at least two servings of the following Clean 20 foods at each meal, and here’s a taste of the many ways your body will benefit:

1. Avocado 2. Seeds 3. Salmon

4. Cheese 5. Yogurt 6. Eggs 7. Chicken 8. Turkey

They’re all top sources of MUFAs, a healthy type of fat proven to slash belly-fat hormones and speed loss of ab flab by up to 350%!

Studies show full-fat dairy eaters are less likely to become obese.

One likely reason: Dairy compounds increase fat breakdown.

Protein revs metabolism about 20%, and scientists say this trio of options contains ultra-high levels of amino acids that boost calorie burning even more.

Legumes are among the world’s best sources of resistant starch, a fiber-like compound that speeds fat burning 25%.

9. Black Beans 10. Lentils 11. Grapefruit Both are mega-rich in vitamin 12. Tomatoes C—a nutrient that can help

our bodies burn fat 25% faster, per Arizona State University.

13. Apples 14. Spinach 15. Quinoa 16. Broccoli

This quartet boasts huge doses of flavonoids, a type of antioxidant linked to reduced appetite, decreased fat absorption and a faster metabolism.

17. Corn

With more antioxidants than any other grain, corn helps boost levels of flat-belly hormones by up to 95%.

18. Oatmeal 19. Wholegrain bread 20. Wholegrain pasta

A large new study found the more whole grains people eat, the less they weigh. Scientists credit a hunger-killing and fat-fighting combination of fiber and antioxidants.

for more recommended foods, meals and recipes.) While using this plan, be sure to drink plenty of water. Add other natural, low-cal beverages and extras (coffee, tea, spices, vinegar, stevia) as desired. As always, get a doctor’s okay to try any new plan.

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spinach and any other veggies desired and a drizzle homemade vinaigrette OPTION 4 A palm-sized serving salmon prepared with your favorite seasoning mix and a drizzle olive oil 1 serving cooked quinoa, sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese 1/2 plate green beans roasted with a light drizzle olive oil OPTION 5 1 small baked or roasted chicken breast (skin removed) 1 ear or 1/2 cup corn 1/2 plate broccoli sautéed with a little olive oil OPTION 1 Grilled cheese prepared with OPTION 6 tomato slices, whole-grain bread Clean Spaghetti Supper: Fill half a and olive-oil cooking spray dinner plate with kale and minced 1/2 plate broccoli florets, dollop garlic sautéed in a drizzle olive oil; guacamole fill remaining half plate with a mix of cooked whole-wheat spaghetti OPTION 2 (or any pasta) and spiralized yellow Turkey or black bean burger on squash. Top with a few organic whole-grain bun with veggies, turkey meatballs, a serving pickles and organic mustard no-sugar-added marinara to taste and a little Parmesan cheese 1/2 plate sliced tomato, cucumber and onion, drizzle homemade vinaigrette Dr. Ian’s e: OPTION 3 Vinaigreert1t/2 cup eth Low-sodium Whisk tog ge juice, 1/4 n ra lentil soup o sh e fr alsamic with 1-2 cup white bcup extra/8 1 slices wholevinegar, e oil, 1 tsp. grain bread virgin oliv sh cilantro, e 1/2 plate salad chopped frd pepper salt an made with to taste.

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Make your own menus!

At breakfast, enjoy a fistsized serving each of protein, starch and fruit.

For lunch and dinner, fill half a plate with veggies, a quarter with protein (such as black beans, lentils, dairy, eggs, poultry or meat), a quarter with starch (such as oatmeal, corn, quinoa or whole grains) and then top with a little healthy fat (such as seeds, avocado or guacamole). You can also snack on a palmsized serving of any Clean 20 food up to three times a day.

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Asparagus

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Besides boasting abundant amounts of folate, an essential B vitamin, asparagus is the top food source of asparagine, a natural diuretic that whisks away excess water weight, taking toxins, bacteria and excess salt with it! Need another reason to love asparagus? Each spear is loaded with inulin, an appetite-suppressing fiber that also nourishes the “good” bacteria in your digestive tract that are shown to help with weight loss! ' Enjoy! Toss fresh asparagus with olive oil. Spread on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.

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No need for crazy regimens to stay sharp—just load up on spring greens! A Rush University Medical Center study of 1,000 older people found that filling your plate with fresh, tender spring greens, including baby lettuce, watercress, Swiss chard and pea shoots, can shave 11 years off your brain’s age!

One reason: Greens are the number-one food source of vitamin K, revealed to benefit memory in the journal Neurobiology of Aging—and just a half-cup delivers three times your daily requirement!

Rhubarb

Protects your heart!

The crimson color of each stalk comes courtesy of antioxidants that reduce inflammation and arterial plaque and cut the risk of stroke 50% and of heart disease 25%, reports the British Journal of Nutrition.

This versatile, tart seasonal treat also has been shown to help lower “bad” cholesterol and blood pressure.

Important: Eat only the stalk. The leaves are extremely high in oxalic acid, which can cause severe illness. ' Enjoy! Best known as a pie filling, shavings of raw rhubarb (just run a vegetable peeler along the stalk) also make a savory-tart addition to salads. Or toss chunks with honey or maple syrup and a splash of balsamic vinegar, spread on a nonstick baking sheet and roast at 375°F for 15 minutes or until tender. Use as a topping for pork chops (really!) or ice cream.

Artichokes

Detox your liver!

Thinking of trying a detox cleanse? Eat artichokes instead! They’re jampacked with silymarin, a detoxifying compound that pulls chemicals and pollutants from the liver and even helps repair and regrow damaged liver cells. Plus, each medium globe contains up to 10 grams of fiber, which whisks those waste products from your body fast! Bonus: Artichokes are loaded with cynarin, which naturally ups bile production to eliminate excess cholesterol! ' Enjoy! Slice and discard the stem and remove the thicker outer leaves of each artichoke. Place in a pot with an inch of water, cover and steam 30 to 40 minutes, until outer leaves easily peel away. Serve the leaves with a small bowl of heated olive oil spiked with salt and lemon juice or balsamic vinegar.

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Love Makes a Family!

Blessings by the half-dozen “This family is a dream come true for all of us,” says Chesni.

Chesni Meske and her husband longed to have more children. Meanwhile, six young siblings desperately needed loving parents and a forever home together . . .

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“It’s lonely being an only kid. I keep praying for brothers and sisters!” Laci said excitedly. So Teresa arranged a play date at the park. And when Chesni and David met Natalie, 11; Tori, nine; Zane, seven; Ava, six; Jack, four; and three-year-old Allie, watching them run around laughing like children should, they fell in love.

Still, some of the children were malnourished, their ribs and shoulder blades poking out; their skin covered in sores.

They need us, Chesni and David realized.

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lessedly, the paperwork went smoothly, and soon, Laci, now eight, was anything but lonely. She and the boys would spend hours building with Legos. When they went to the amusement park, the girls giggled as they tried to crowd into a single car of a ride. And their eyes lit up to open brandnew American Girl dolls.

In the afternoons, the gang— who began to thrive not only

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health-wise, but at school— loved to work with Chesni in the garden.

We already feel like a family!

Chesni and David marveled.

And last June, a judge made the adoption official!

Now, for Saturday breakfast, Chesni and David flip 70 to 100 silver-dollar pancakes, fry up five pounds of bacon and scramble two dozen eggs.

Every Sunday, Chesni makes 200 burritos for quick dinners on evenings she’s running the kids to Boy and Girl Scouts, karate and cheerleading. And whenever they go anywhere together as a family, they do so in an airport shuttle van.

Still, they believe every moment together is a blessing.

“This is a dream come true for all of us. The kids got a forever home together. Laci got the siblings she’d longed for. And the number of times a day David and I hear, ‘Thank you’ and ‘I love you,’ is amazing!” Chesni says. “Never in a million years did I think my life would go this way, but I wouldn’t change it for the world!”

—Marti Attoun

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Be her voice! As a courtappointed special advocate (CASA) volunteer, you’ll talk to everyone in a child’s life and help the judge choose her best home.

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losing the door behind welcomed their baby girl, Laci. her, Chesni Meske fought But the delivery had been back tears. How could difficult and Chesni had to their Ramona, California, have a hysterectomy. house feel so empty already?

Trying to push down her sadChesni had known that she ness, Chesni told herself: We might someday have to say have our miracle baby. goodbye to the two children “And we can keep fostering, that she and her husband, Da- then maybe even adopt,” she vid, had opened their hearts and David decided. and home to. Still, she’d never As months became years, one imagined it would be so hard— child after another—35 in all— especially since, growing up, came into their lives. Eventually, Chesni had never envisioned a though, they had to say goodbye to each one. future involving children.

Finally, Chesni told David, “I “I’m going to be career Barbie, not Betty Crocker,” she’d quip think we’re done.” She just in college as she studied couldn’t stand any more disappointments or heartbreak. environmental science.

But then Teresa, a caseworker But after graduation, Chesni had a change of heart and be- who’d become a close friend, came a social worker—and called.

“I have a family of six sibworking with kids who needed so much broke her heart. lings, ages 11 down to three.

They’re living in two “I wish I could take foster homes—and every child home!” desperately miss she’d told David. each other,” she Maybe not evFamily is ery child. But he a treasure chest explained.

Chesni took a agreed: “Let’s become foster worth more than deep breath.

She didn’t want parents!” a mountain of to fall in love Yet after six again only to say years, the chilgold. goodbye. Yet how dren they had UNKNOWN could they say no? come to love as their own were being reunitThese children needed ed with their biological famisomeone. And they deserve to ly. And though Chesni wished be together . . . them well—though they’d alAnd this time, Teresa exways be part of her heart—she plained, “I’m certain these chilnow longed to truly be a mom. dren could be adopted.”

With a five-bedroom home, space wasn’t the issue. But six children? Could they handle ventually, after years of that many? And Laci was used infertility, Chesni con- to having so much of their ceived—and she and David attention. How would she feel?

Good-times guide Making happy memories together!

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Make a bride-to-be feel as glamorous as Audrey Hepburn with this elegant (yet surprisingly easy and affordable!) shower!

Invite her closest friends and family!

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Audrey Hepburn’s character, Holly Golightly, is known for her mini tiara and three-strand pearl necklace. Channel her elegance by handing out sparkling tiara combs and faux pearls (available at party stores) to guests as they arrive. And don’t forget Holly’s other musthave accessory: a fancy cocktail, like this Cosmo named after Breakfast at Tiffany’s author Truman Capote. ' Capote’s Cosmo: In ice-filled cocktail shaker, combine 1/2 cup white cranberry juice, 6 Tbs. vodka and 2 Tbs. blue curaçao; shake well. Strain into glasses. Makes 2 servings.

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Cook up something amazing!

Catch-a-buterfly cake!

DECORATIONS 1/4 tsp. + 1/8 tsp. tylose powder, such as Wilton 1/2 cup white fondant, such as Wilton Decorator Preferred Lemon yellow and black concentrated food colorings Confectioners’ sugar

2 Tbs. black fondant, such as Wilton Decorator Preferred Yellow pearl dust, such as Wilton Black and pink edible food markers CAKE 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

O Butterfly decorations: Line rimmed baking sheets

with wax paper. Knead 1/4 tsp. tylose into white fondant. Tint 1/4 cup white fondant yellow with food coloring. Wrap remaining white fondant in plastic wrap and reserve. On surface lightly dusted with confectioners’ sugar, roll out yellow fondant to 1/16" thickness. Using 2 1/4", 1 3/4" and 1 1/4" butterflyshaped cookie cutters, such as veined plunger cutters, cut out shapes. Gently fold butterflies in half along centers; place on rimmed baking sheet, propping up one wing against side of pan.

O Cat decorations: Knead

remaining 1/8 tsp. tylose into black fondant. Roll 1/2 tsp. pieces of black fondant into balls. Roll 1 tsp. pieces of reserved white fondant into balls. Randomly place balls next to each other on surface; lightly press together and flatten, as shown.

O Roll flattened fondant balls

out to 1/16" thickness. Using assorted 3 3/4" cat-shaped cookie cutters, cut out shapes, as shown. For gray cats or gray patches, mix scraps lightly together to blend colors before shaping into balls and rolling. Transfer cutouts to baking sheet. Dry butterflies and cats overnight.

O Cake: Preheat oven to 325°F. Coat 3 (8") round cake

pans with cooking spray; line bottoms with rounds of parchment paper. Coat paper with cooking spray.

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; reserve. On medium speed, beat butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. On low, gradually beat in eggs, then vanilla. Alternately beat in flour mixture and buttermilk. Divide batter among pans. Bake 28-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pans on racks.

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2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 3/4 cup butter, at room temperature 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar 4 eggs 1 Tbs. vanilla extract 1 cup buttermilk

FROSTING 2 cups butter (1 lb.), at room temperature 4 cups confectioners’ sugar, from 2 (16 oz.) pkgs.

1/4 cup buttermilk 1 Tbs. vanilla extract Leaf green, sky blue and white concentrated food colorings

accents and to color in tail, use black food marker. For noses, use pink marker.

O Frosting: On medium, beat butter until

fluffy, 2 minutes. On low, gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar, then buttermilk and vanilla until blended; on medium, beat until light and fluffy, 2 minutes. Transfer 3/4 cup frosting to separate bowl; tint green with food coloring. Transfer green frosting to pastry bag fitted with multi-opening tip (such as Wilton #234).

Tint remaining frosting light blue with sky blue and white food colorings.

O Assembly: Place 1 cake layer on serving

plate; spread with 1/2 cup blue frosting. Top with second cake layer; spread with 1/2 cup blue frosting, then top with remaining cake layer. Spread cake top and side with remaining frosting. Using green frosting, pipe on tufts of grass. Arrange cats and butterflies on cake as desired. Makes 16 servings.

The only thing sweeter than our scrumptious-from-scratch vanilla cake? The adorable kitties chasing spring butterflies on top!

Photos: HBB. Food stylist: Allyson Sullivan. Prop stylist: Cathy Olivucci. Veined butterfly cookie plunger cutters available on Amazon.

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Breakfast Burritos

Grilled Chicken “Burger” Big on flavor, not on fat, juicy marinated chicken cutlets are topped with caramelized onions and your favorite burger toppings!

Caramelized Onions, knife to carefully cut flipping once, until O In large skillet, CHICKEN BURGERS recipe right 2 boneless, skinless all the way around firm to touch and heat olive oil over chicken breast halves Thinly sliced red and through, leav- cooked through with medium-low heat. onion ing 2 thin cutlets. no pink. Place a Add onion and salt; 1 Tbs. olive oil Place chicken in chicken cutlet on cook, stirring often Halved romaine Juice of 1 lemon gallon freezer bag each bun. Serve until onion is soft lettuce leaves 5 cloves garlic, with oil, lemon juice, “burgers” buffet and caramelized, Ranch dip and blue minced garlic and a sprin- style with toppings. about 1 hour. cheese dip, optional Kosher salt and freshkling of salt and Servings: 4. Cals.: 216. ly ground pepper pepper. Marinate in CARAMELIZED Protein: 19 g. Fat: 6 g.

O Cut each chicken fridge at least 1 hour ONIONS 4 whole-wheat (2 g. saturated). Chol.: breast half in half 1 Tbs. olive oil 47 mg. Carbs.: 19 g. or overnight. burger buns horizontally by placSodium: 419 mg. Fiber: 1 onion, sliced ing palm of hand on O Heat grill to into thin rings 2 g. Sugar: 6 g. Kitchen TOPPINGS time: 20 minutes. Total top of breast and medium heat. Grill 1 tomato, sliced time: 1 hour, 45 minutes. using sharp, small chicken 8-12 minutes, 1/4 tsp. kosher salt

Chicken Fajita Enchiladas

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Crispy Pan-Fried Pork Chops

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Breakfast Burritos Start your day the healthy— and tasty—way!

Olive oil spray 1 large russet potato, unpeeled, cut into 3/4" cubes 1 onion, chopped 1/2 red pepper, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 4 chicken or turkey breakfast sausage links 2 Tbs. chopped

fresh cilantro Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 eggs 4 egg whites 4 wholewheat tortillas 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack, Cheddar or cotija cheese Hot sauce or salsa, optional

O Coat large skillet with

oil spray. Heat over medium heat; add potato and cover. Cook until almost tender, about 10 minutes; add onion, pepper, garlic and sausage. Reduce heat to medium, cover.

Cook 15 minutes, stirring often, until sausage is cooked through. Remove sausage from pan; cut into bite-size chunks.

Return to skillet; cook until browned, 5 minutes.

Transfer mixture to bowl.

Add cilantro and salt and pepper to taste; set aside.

O Lightly coat skillet with oil spray; heat over medium heat.

O In medium bowl, whisk eggs, egg whites and 1 tsp. water; add to hot skillet. Use wooden spoon to push and scrape eggs until you have runny scrambled eggs, about 5 minutes. Add vegetable mixture to eggs and mix until eggs are cooked through, about 2 minutes.

O Spoon 1/3 cup egg mixture onto each tortilla.

Top with cheese and hot sauce or salsa. Roll up and serve.

Servings: 4. Cals.: 366. Protein: 22 g. Fat: 12 g. (5 g. saturated).

Chol.: 151 mg. Carbs.: 43 g. Sodium: 929 mg. Fiber: 5 g. Sugar: 3 g. Kitchen time: 45 minutes.

Total time: 45 minutes.

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Crispy Pan-Fried Pork Chops Panko and Parmesan crust guarantees your chops will be delish!

1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 Tbs. garlic powder 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper 2 egg whites 4 boneless pork chops 2 Tbs. olive oil O In shallow bowl, combine breadcrumbs, cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper. In shallow bowl, whisk egg whites with 1/2 tsp. water.

O Dip chops, one

at a time, into egg whites, covering completely and letting extra drip off. Coat chops in breadcrumb mixture, lightly shaking off excess.

Place on plate.

O In large skillet, heat 1 1/2 Tbs. oil over medium-high heat. Add chops; cook 5 minutes (or up to 8 minutes for very thick), until brown around edges. Carefully turn chops. Add remaining 1/2 Tbs. oil; gently tip pan to distribute it under chops. Cook chops 5-8 minutes or until firm to touch and golden.

Servings: 4. Cals.: 314.

Protein: 44 g. Fat: 13 g.

(8 g. saturated); Chol.: 107 mg. Carbs.: 4 g.

Sodium: 729 mg.

Fiber: 0 g. Sugar: 0 g.

Kitchen time: 25 minutes. Total time: 25 minutes.

Margherita Pizza

Chicken Fajita Enchiladas

From-scratch scrumptious and just 109 calories, this crispy pizza is easy with no-cook tomato sauce!

At only 215 calories a serving, feel good about feeding your family this hearty casserole!

1 ball Perfect Pizza Dough, recipe, below 1/2 cup Perfect Pizza

Sauce, recipe, below 6 oz. mozzarella cheese, sliced

1 tomato, sliced Fresh basil leaves

O Preheat oven to until crust is golden

500˚F about 20 minutes before baking. (If using pizza stone, place in oven at this time.) Roll out dough as directed in dough recipe. Top with sauce, cheese and tomato.

O Place pizza in oven or slide from pizza peel onto hot pizza stone. Bake 10 minutes

(watch closely—if one side browns faster than other, turn halfway through). Remove from oven. Let sit 3 minutes on pan to continue cooking bottom of crust. If using pizza stone, use peel or paddle to remove pizza to cool on cutting board.

Sprinkle with basil.

PERFECT PIZZA DOUGH 1 pkg. (1/4 oz.) more as needed Fleischmann’s 3 1/4 cups allRapidRise yeast purpose flour, plus more 1 cup warm water, plus 1 tsp. kosher O Dissolve yeast in

1/4 cup warm water.

Let stand until frothy.

In bowl of mixer fitted with dough hook or in large bowl, mix flour and salt. Make well in center; pour in yeast mixture, oil and remaining 3/4 cup water. Mix until dough forms. Knead 5 minutes (you may need to add a little more warm water) until firm, slightly tacky dough forms. If mixing by hand, turn out onto floured surface; knead 5-8 minutes until dough is smooth. Dust large bowl with flour; add dough. Cover with

salt 1/4 cup olive oil Medium-coarse cornmeal (for pizza stone)

plastic wrap, then kitchen towel. Let rise on countertop 2 hours or until doubled in size.

Punch down; knead 2 minutes. Divide into 3 balls. Sprinkle surface and rolling pin with flour; roll out 1 dough ball. (Note: To store extra dough, sprinkle flour over balls; wrap individually in wax paper and place in separate freezer bags.

Refrigerate for 48 hours or freeze up to 1 month.)

If using pizza stone, sprinkle cornmeal on pizza peel. Transfer rolled-out dough to pizza pan, baking sheet or peel.

PERFECT PIZZA SAUCE 1 can (15 oz.)

3 Tbs. chopped 1/8 tsp. sugar tomato sauce fresh basil Kosher salt and 1 can (6 oz.)

3 cloves garlic, freshly ground tomato paste finely chopped pepper O In large glass jar or kitchen counter while

medium bowl, com- dough rises, or refrigbine all ingredients. erate overnight. Makes Cover; let stand on about 2 cups.

Servings: 8. Cals.: 109. Protein: 3 g. Fat: 4 g. (3 g. saturated).

Chol.: 17 mg. Carbs.: 14 g. Sodium: 280 mg. Fiber: 1 g. Sugar: 2 g.

Kitchen time: 30 minutes. Total time: 2 hours, 30 minutes.

CHICKEN FAJITA FILLING 1 tsp. olive oil 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips 1 red pepper, thinly sliced 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded, thinly sliced

1 Tbs. dried oregano 1 tsp. cayenne 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. kosher salt

1 onion, chopped 1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes 1/2 tsp. ground allspice

ENCHILADAS 8 corn tortillas SAUCE 1 jalapeño 1 tsp. pepper, olive oil seeded, 1 cup shredchopped ded sharp Cheddar 3 cloves cheese garlic Chopped 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves fresh parsley

O Filling: In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; brown on both sides until fully cooked, about 5 minutes.

Move chicken to plate; set aside. In same skillet, add pepper, onion, jalapeño, oregano, cayenne, chili powder, garlic powder and salt; cook, stirring often, until softened, 10-15 minutes. Stir in chicken (with any juices). Transfer to plate to cool until ready to assemble enchiladas. Do not wash skillet.

O Sauce: In same skillet, combine jalapeño, garlic, thyme and onion.

Cook over medium heat, stirring, until onion is soft, 5-8 minutes.

Transfer to blender; add tomatoes, allspice and 2/3 cup water. Blend

(with lid slightly ajar) until smooth.

Pour back into hot skillet; bring to boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F. O Assemble enchiladas: Brush both sides of tortillas with oil; place on baking sheet.

Bake 5 minutes.

Set aside until cool enough to handle.

O Pour half of sauce over bottom of 13"x9" baking dish. Fill 1 tortilla with 1 Tbs. cheese and about 1/3 cup fajita filling. Roll up; place in baking dish, seam s ide d ow n .

Assemble remaining enchiladas.

Top with remaining sauce and cheese. Bake 5-15 minutes until hot and bubbling.

Garnish with parsley.

Servings: 8. Cals.: 215; Protein: 20 g. Fat: 7 g.

(3 g. saturated). Chol.: 54 mg. Carbs.: 19 g.

Sodium: 436 mg. Fiber: 4 g. Sugar: 8 g. Kitchen time: 45 minutes. Total time: 55 minutes.

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Pasta dinners!

Spinach Lasagna

Penne à la Vodka

Loaded with cheese and good-for-you spinach, this hearty meatless meal will satisfy everyone in your family!

Enjoy big Italian flavors with this family favorite made fast, thanks to ready-made Alfredo sauce and seasoned tomatoes!

cooking spray. Mix ricotta, egg, 1/2 cup Italian cheese and 1/4 cup Romano cheese; reserve.

O In large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add onion, garlic and 2 Tbs. water; cook, stirring often, until tender, 10 minutes. Add spinach, salt and pepper; cook 3 minutes.

Remove from heat.

Cool slightly; stir into ricotta mixture.

O Spread 1/2 cup

sauce over bottom of baking dish; top with 3 noodles.

Spread with half of ricotta mixture, O Preheat oven to then 3/4 cups pasta 375ºF. Coat 13"x9" sauce. Repeat laybaking dish with ering with 3 noo-

dles, remaining ricotta mixture and 3/4 cup pasta sauce.

Top with remaining noodles and sauce.

Coat foil with cooking spray; place coated-side down over lasagna. Bake 45-50 minutes or until bubbling.

Uncover; sprinkle with remaining Italian and Romano cheeses. Bake 5 minutes until cheese is melted.

Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Servings: 12. Cals.: 249; Protein: 13 g.; Fat: 13 g.

(6 g. saturated); Chol.: 47 mg.; Carbs.: 21 g.; Sodium: 429 mg.; Fiber: 3 g.; Sugar: 3 g. Kitchen time: 30 minutes. Total time: 1 hour, 40 minutes.

8 oz. penne pasta 1/3 cup drained sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped, 1 Tbs. oil reserved 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/3 cup vodka or chicken broth 1 can (14.5 oz.) roasted garlic and onion diced tomatoes 1 cup Alfredo pasta sauce from a jar 1/4 tsp. sugar 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, optional 2 Tbs. chopped fresh

basil, optional

about 1 minute.

O Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.

O Stir in diced tomatoes with their juices, Alfredo sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, sugar and pepper flakes.

Bring to boil; reduce heat to low. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender and flavors blend, about 15 minutes. Stir in pasta until coated in sauce and heated through. If desired, serve sprinkled with basil.

O Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, heat reserved 1 Tbs. sun-dried tomato oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 7-8 minutes. Stir in vodka; cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated,

Any short pasta, such as bow tie or cavatappi, can be used to make this delicious dinner.

Servings:. 4. Cals.: 415; Protein: 11 g.; Fat: 15 g.

(6 g. saturated); Chol.: 40mg.; Carbs.: 54 g.; Sodium: 764 mg.; Fiber: 4 g.; Sugar: 8 g. Kitchen time: 35 minutes.

Total time: 35 minutes.

Caesar Shrimp and Spinach Linguine

Creamy Spring Pea and Chicken Tortellini

Gourmet in a flash! We tossed pasta , tender shrimp, cherry tomatoes, spinach and olives in a shortcut garlicky lemon sauce!

12 oz. linguine pasta Parmesan cheese O Increase heat to

Ready in just 25 minutes, tortellini, chunks of chicken, peas and roasted red peppers pair perfectly with a creamy pesto sauce!

2 Tbs. olive oil 2 cloves garlic, sliced 1 1/4 lbs. large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1 pt. cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup Caesar vinaigrette salad dressing 2 Tbs. lemon juice 8 cups baby spinach leaves 1/2 cup drained pitted Kalamata olives, halved 1/4 cup grated

1 Tbs. grated lemon zest

O

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.

Return pasta to pot.

O Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until golden, 2 minutes. Add shrimp and pepper; cook until shrimp just turns pink, about 3 minutes.

You’ll need 1 large lemon to get the amount of juice called for in our pasta toss.

medium-high. Add tomatoes, dressing and lemon juice.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes soften, 2 minutes. Pour shrimp mixture into pot with pasta. Add spinach, olives, Parmesan, zest and reserved pasta cooking water; over mediumhigh heat, cook, stirring until spinach wilts and mixture is heated through, 1-2 minutes.

Servings: 6. Cals.: 410; Protein: 21 g.; Fat: 13 g.

(3 g. saturated); Chol.: 101 mg.; Carbs.: 52 g.; Sodium: 945 mg.; Fiber: 4 g.; Sugar: 5 g. Kitchen time: 30 minutes. Total time: 30 minutes.

1 pkg. (9 oz.) refrigerated threecheese tortellini 1 Tbs. olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning 1 1/4 cups milk 4 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature 1/3 cup pesto sauce 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 Tbs. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper 1 cup frozen peas, thawed

2 cups cooked chicken chunks, each about 3/4" 1 jar (12 oz.) roasted red peppers, drained, patted dry and cut into 3/4" pieces, 1 cup

is tender, 8-10 minutes. Whisk in milk, cream cheese, pesto, Parmesan, lemon juice and pepper until smooth; bring to a simmer.

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For even more flavor, sprinkle with chopped fresh basil before serving.

Servings: 6. Cals.: 437; Protein: 24 g.; Fat: 23 g.

(9 g. saturated); Chol.: 81 mg.; Carbs.: 31 g.; Sodium: 542 mg.; Fiber: 4 g.; Sugar: 7 g. Kitchen time: 20 minutes. Total time: 25 minutes.

1 cont. (15 oz.) ricotta cheese 1 egg 1 cup finely shredded Italian 6-cheese blend 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese 2 Tbs. olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 pkgs. (10 oz. each) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 1 jar (24 oz.) tomato pasta sauce 9 lasagna noodles, cooked, drained

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These cupcakes taste like a Shirley Temple!

“Who can resist the bubbly pink happiness in a glass?” says Lindsay Ann of LindsayAnnBakes.com. “I used to love getting to order a Shirley Temple at special-occasion dinners as a kid, so what better inspiration for a new cupcake flavor!”

Make ’em yourself!

CUPCAKES 1 pkg. (15.25 oz.) vanilla cake mix 1 1/4 cups Cherry 7UP soft drink 1/2 cup oil 3 eggs

Red liquid food coloring 18 maraschino cherries, stems removed FROSTING 1 cup butter, at

room temperature 4 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted 1 Tbs. Cherry 7UP soft drink 1 tsp. vanilla extract

O Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cupcake pans with 18 baking cups. Beat cake mix, 7UP, oil and eggs in large bowl at low speed until moistened, about 30 seconds. Increase to medium speed; beat 2 minutes.

1/4 tsp. almond extract 2-3 Tbs. maraschino cherry juice 18 maraschino cherries with stems and straws, for garnish

16-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Let cool completely.

O Frosting: Beat butter until smooth and creamy. Add confectioners’ sugar, 7UP, O Set about 1/3 of batter in small bowl; vanilla extract, almond extract, cherry to it, add a few drops of red food coloring juice and a drop of red food coloring, and stir until fully combined. Spoon red beating until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes. batter evenly among baking cups and Frost completely cooled cupcakes with place 1 cherry in center of each cup. a swirl of cherry frosting. Top with a Gently scoop rest of batter on top. Bake cherry and straw. Makes 18 cupcakes.

To make these cupcakes look just like a real Shirley Temple, layer the red and white cupcake batter right in the pan, with a real Maraschino cherry at the bottom, and serve them with the cupcake wrappers removed so you can have the pretty layers on display.

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Lean red meat helps quell anxiety, thanks to its high iron and zinc content, both of which are needed to make calming brain chemicals. Grassfed burgers have an added benefit: They’re loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, “which help alleviate depression— and its close cousins, worry and anxiety,” Scott notes.

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“Trying to control worries makes them worse,” says psychologist David A. Clark, Ph.D. “Instead, tell yourself, I’m going to come back to this later, and choose a specific time. Then say, it’s time to start worrying, and give yourself up to a half hour.” The benefits of a “worry window”? “You’ll distinguish between realistic worries that you can problemsolve and ‘what ifs,’ outside your control and unlikely to happen.”

Keep a worry diary!

A surprising way to quash worries? “Write down what you fear might happen with as much detail as possible,” advises psychologist Sarah Allen, Ph.D. Then come back to it later and write down if what you were worried about actually happened, whether it was as bad as you expected, and what you did to cope. “This will help you distinguish which worries are useful and spur you to act— worrying about a job interview, say, spurs you to prepare for it.”

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ger and turmeric soothe worries by slashing stress hormones and boosting levels of feel-good brain chemicals, says Miller, so it’s no wonder they form the basis of her anti-anxiety “candies”— turmeric orange gummies! To make: Add 2 Tbs. gelatin to 1/2 cup coconut water; stir until dissolved; set aside to thicken. Heat 1 cup orange juice, 2 tsp. dried turmeric powder and 1/2 tsp. dried ginger powder in a saucepan until just simmering. Pour the heated liquid into the gelatin mix; stir to combine. Pour into silicone molds or into a shallow 8"×8 " glass baking dish. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight, then pop out of molds or cut into fun shapes!

—Kristina Mastrocola

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My Guardian Angel READERS SHARE THEIR STORIES . . .

My aunt, my angel When Woman’s World reader Tanya McDaniel of Bear, Delaware, asked the angels for a sign from her aunt, they quickly answered. She writes:

handed Mom the three pennies saying: “I think Auntie would want you to have these!”

My mom smiled, tears streaming from her eyes, as she told me, “Early this morning, I asked the angels to send a sign that my “The pennies kept appearing, baby sister is still with us, and and I knew they were a sign now my prayer from my aunt,” Tanya marvels has been answered.”

Arriving at the church, I While driving home, my helped Mom out of the car, heart was filled with joy. As I and the first thing I noticed pulled into the driveway and was a penny on the ground. I got out of my car, there was a picked it up and put it in my shiny new penny waiting for pocket, thinking I would give me on the back porch. it to her when we got home.

“Thank you, anAfter the service, we trav- gels!” I cried, pickeled to the cemetery. And to ing it up. my amazement, as Mom got Even now, my out of the car, there was eyes fill with tears another shiny penny waiting when thinking at her feet. Then, when we re- about the pennies turned home after the funeral, that appeared at it happened again: Another just the right mopenny awaited Mom as she ment, as a sign of got out of the car. my aunt’s endurOnce inside the house, I ing love.

“I’m so happy that Tanya’s mom was comforted by this Heavenly sign,” says Doreen Virtue, Ph.D. “When our hearts are grieving, that’s the perfect time to pray for an uplifting message from Heaven.

“I find that these prayers always elicit a comforting sign, such as hearing a meaningful song on the radio, seeing a favorite bird or finding coins in unusual ways.

“Heaven wants our hearts to be joyful and is compassionate when we are grieving. Because the angels love us, we receive consoling and meaningful signs from above.”

Doreen says: The angels know and answer our deepest wishes and prayers, whether we think, write or speak them!

Doreen Virtue holds degrees in Counseling Psychology from Chapman University, and she teaches about Angelology, the study of angels in multiple cultures. She has been featured on Oprah, CNN, The View, BBC, and media worldwide.

If you have an angel story you’d like to share, please send it, along with a clear photo of yourself, including your name, address and phone number to: Angels, Woman’s World, 270 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632, or e-mail us at Angels@WomansWorldMag.com. We’ll pay $100 for each featured story. All submissions become the property of Woman’s World and may be edited, published or otherwise re-used in any medium.

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On the day of my aunt’s funeral, I made the 90-minute drive to my mom’s house to pick her up and take her to the funeral. While driving to Mom’s house, I wished there was some way that I could comfort Mom. I decided to ask the angels for help.

“Angels, could you please send my mother and me a sign that my aunt is still with us?” I cried.

My aunt believed that when you found a penny, it was from a loved one in Heaven.

She collected most of the pennies she had found over the years, proclaiming they were from the angels.

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Make your home a gallery of positive memories by setting out a few sentimental items, encourages happiness researcher Dan Buettner, author of Thrive: Finding Happiness the Blue Zones Way. Dedicating a bookshelf or side table to a few meaningful family photos or mementos lifts your spirits and increases your confidence by serving as a visual reminder of your blessings!

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Research shows that displaying photos of the special little moments in life—say, a picture of you reading a book to your grandchild—has a bigger effect on long-term happiness than displaying ones from rarer events, such as an exotic vacation.

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Sunlight isn’t the only light that sparks joy: Studies show just gazing at flickering candles slashes stress and sharpens focus!

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Q Wash away stress! Whether you prefer a babbling tabletop fountain or the soothing rhythm of ocean waves from a white noise machine, bringing the sights and sounds of water into your home lowers blood pressure!

Q Go faux for instant joy! The sight of flowers brightens our mood instantly —and even displaying a faux bouquet will do the trick since the visual center of our brains can’t differentiate between real and fake blooms!

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“Yes,” Ellen admitted. “But it’s too much to ask—“ “But you didn’t ask,” Harry interrupted. “I offered.” He leaned in closer to Amy. “I have purely selfish designs on Ellen’s sunny deck.”

Crossword puzzle solution Harry finished his coffee and stood. “I’d better push off.” Smiling down from his lanky, six-foot height at the petite blonde on the barstool beside him, he said, “Nice to see you, Amy. Talk to your BFF, will you?”

He carried his mug to the sink and as he passed Ellen, he gave her shoulder a gentle squeeze. “Thanks for the coffee, Ellen.”

Ellen shivered at his touch. “My pleasure.”

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The magic of experience. The magic of hope and positive thinking and smiles. You don’t need a wand to change your world. You’ve got something better.

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Then along came Harry.

When the retired widower moved into the townhouse on the cul-de-sac three months earlier, Ellen had carried over a plate of brownies to welcome him. When Harry had dropped by two days later to return the plate, Ellen had invited him in for coffee. It was the beginning of a comfortable friendship. Over time, he’d shared his feelings about losing his wife. She’d told him about her divorce. They were there for each other.

Ellen looked out the window that faced her deck. She pictured a raised garden there, flourishing with flowers on her side and vegetables on Harry’s. It would be beautiful.

Suddenly, something shifted in Ellen’s heart, and a flood of feelings made her head for the front door. As she passed the mirror in the entryway, she stopped to consider her reflection. Her purse sat on the table, and she reached into it, smiling as she applied a slick of peachy lip gloss.

She opened the front door.

There, finger poised on the doorbell, stood Harry, who cleared his throat. “Um, I—“ “Harry,” she tipped her face up to look into his deep-brown eyes.

“I wanted to—” Before she could finish, Harry pulled her close and bent his forehead to touch hers. “Ellen—“ Ellen smiled and placed her hands on his cheeks. “Kiss me, Harry. We’ll talk about the garden later.”

And so he did. And so they did. And the garden was beautiful.

—Jenny Welsh

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two friends until the front door clicked closed and Amy broke the silence. “You know he likes you, right? I mean, really likes you.”

Ellen opened the dishwasher, and her brunette curls swung forward to shield her flushed face. “I know he does,” she said. “And I like him. Harry and I are friends.”

Amy snorted. “Well, it’s obvious he wants to be more than just friends.” She stepped around the counter to give Ellen a hug. “I’ve gotta get to work.” Amy looked her in the eyes. “Ellen, let Harry build the garden. I mean, The Rat has moved on. Maybe it’s time you did, too.”

Ellen rolled her eyes. “The Rat moved on before our marriage ended,” she said. “Trust me, I’m over all that.”

“Hmmmph,” Amy commented as she left.

Alone, Ellen sat at the counter to think things over. A year ago, she and her ex-husband, Ted—The Rat—had finalized their divorce. Eight months ago, she’d retired from teaching, moved into this townhouse and started a new life, staying busy with part-time work as an online tutor, volunteering at the animal shelter and weekly visits with her daughter. Ellen had settled contentedly into her new home and life.

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llen stood with her back to the refrigerator, her coffee mug against her lips as she listened to the conversation between her neighbor, Harry, and her best friend, Amy. Sitting at the counter and occasionally raking his fingers through his salt-and-pepper hair, Harry was describing his plan for a raised garden on Ellen’s back deck.

“Her deck faces south and gets more sun than mine, so I’ve offered to build the garden if she’ll share it with me.”

Harry threw Ellen his crooked smile, and she returned it. Feeling her cheeks flush, she turned to place her now-empty mug in the sink.

“You can’t grow beefsteak tomatoes without a lot of sun,” Harry continued, “and I love beefsteaks.”

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“Kindness always wins!”

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hen my nine-year-old daughter asked if we could go to our favorite donut shop for breakfast, I shook my head at first. “Please?” Ashley asked, offering to treat with her allowance money. How could I refuse that? Once there, Ashley plunked her money down on the counter. But when Vicky, the clerk, noticed the crumpled dollar bills, she winked at me.

“Donuts are on me today!” she said. We thanked her, and as we walked away, Vicky told Ashley, “If only the world had more people like you. Stay sweet!” At that, Ashley ran back to give Vicky her money.

“It’s my tip!” she smiled. Though Vicky wouldn’t accept it, it was such a sweet experience—and Ashley learned that kindness always wins!

—Jessica Colvin, Riverview, FL

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One day, I saw just the husband. “Excuse me. Do you think my wife could walk with you? She loves to walk, but I’m just not up for it,” he said. “I’d love the company!” I smiled.

Now we’re both getting healthier —and each gained a friend!

—Sandra M. Yates, Las Vegas

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—Terrie L. Stephenson Ogden, UT

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Nourish your skin with avocado toast! ' Avocado toast is more than just trendy—it’s one of the tastiest ways to “feed” your skin! Whole-wheat toast has selenium to help shield against environmental damage, while avocado’s fatty acids keep skin hydrated and plump. Sprinkle on omega-3-rich walnuts and you’ll also improve your skin’s elasticity. Hungry? Simply top 1 slice 100% whole-wheat bread, toasted, with 1/2 peeled and mashed avocado, 1 Tbs. chopped walnuts, a pinch of salt and a drizzle of honey to taste.

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The 27th will be filled with laughs for Taureans like Dwayne—go ahead and let your pals kick off your birth month party!

Thanks to Venus, romance is set to be a daily delight this week!

On the 23rd, a wonderful career opportunity suddenly pops up—be sure to give it careful consideration as greater security and more money may make it worth the move. On the 24th, the stars help you find the humor in an ongoing family saga.

Your lucky days: April 21, 23 and 27 Your lucky numbers: 8, 23 and 36

GEMINI May 21 to June 21

A quiet weekend over the 21st and 22nd helps you catch up on reading, movies and rest.

A mini spring makeover may be in the works on the 24th, leaving you feeling refreshed and renewed!

Romance is blessed on the 27th, as the Libra Moon lights up your love sector.

Your lucky days: April 21, 22 and 27 Your lucky numbers: 7, 14 and 34

CANCER June 22 to July 22 Romance is in the air on the 21st! Single? A magical date night will make you smile.

On the 23rd, taking a lucky chance just may lead to success!

Put family first on the 27th—gathering loved ones around your table will help everyone feel reconnected.

Your lucky days: April 21, 22 and 23 Your lucky numbers: 2, 22 and 28

LEO July 23 to Aug 22 With the Moon in your sign on the 22nd to 23rd, you’ll feel extra-special as loved ones pour out their appreciation for all you do. Career matters soar on the 24th! The stars say to avoid oversharing beyond your friend and family circle on the 25th to steer clear of jealous acquaintances.

Your lucky days: April 22, 24 and 27 Your lucky numbers: 9, 15 and 31

VIRGO Aug 23 to Sept 22 On the 22nd, you’ll finally get a chance to complete some household chores you’ve been avoiding. On the evening of the 24th, the Moon slips into your sign, helping to renew your love life! Good financial news allows you to make secure future plans on the 27th, easing your mind.

Your lucky days: April 21, 24 and 27 Your lucky numbers: 4, 20 and 30

LIBRA Sept 23 to Oct 22 You may want to reconsider your career plans on the 21st, as the Moon provides psychic insight into your future. A fun brunch on the 22nd introduces you to a new friend. With the stars on your side on the 27th, you’ll convince your family to see things from your point of view.

Your lucky days: April 22, 23 and 27 Your lucky numbers: 10, 16 and 26

SCORPIO Oct 23 to Nov 21 On the 23rd, you’ll shine at work and reap the rewards! On the 26th, don’t back down from a confrontation— instead, work to find a mutual solution, and it’s sure to be a win/win. Quiet time in contemplation on the 27th helps you access spiritual help and blessings.

Your lucky days: April 21, 22 and 24 Your lucky numbers: 1, 19 and 25

CAPRICORN Dec 22 to Jan 19 Venus transits your romance zone through the 24th, helping any stress and drama melt away! You’ll reach a major turning point in your job on the 26th—the planets foresee a change in plans that will lead to bigger and better things. On the 27th, you’ll find comfort in your family.

Your lucky days: April 21, 23 and 24 Your lucky numbers: 5, 13 and 35

AQUARIUS Jan 20 to Feb 18 Listen carefully to your mate’s plans on the 22nd—your encouragement will guarantee his success! On the 26th, the stars say to get plenty of sleep and be careful not to burn the candle at both ends. Love rocks your world on the 27th, making your happiness soar!

Your lucky days: April 22, 24 and 27 Your lucky numbers: 12, 24 and 33

PISCES Feb 19 to March 20 Make romance a priority on the 21st, and you and your mate will deepen your bond. On the 22nd, an uplifting service or lecture makes you think of new possibilities for a happier future. Your luck is positively golden on the 27th, and you’ll be moved to share your successes with a deserving relative.

Your lucky days: April 21, 23 and 27 Your lucky numbers: 3, 21 and 32

SAGITTARIUS ARIES March 21 to April 19 SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 to Dec 21 Jake Gyllenhaal

Keep financial matters secret on the 21st, as nosy relatives try to pry into your affairs.

On the 22nd, you make travel plans that’ll expand your worldview. Venus enters its yearly opposition to your sign on the 24th—not only will romance blossom, you’ll be more vocal in making sure your needs are met!

Your lucky days: April 22, 23 and 24 Your lucky numbers: 11, 18 and 27

This week is set to be a whirlwind of fun, as Mercury in your sign makes you a social butterfly! On the 22nd and 23rd, your romantic wishes are due to be granted as the Leo Moon shines brightly on your love life. Hold off on making any career decisions on the 25th—the stars say extra time will give you greater perspective!

Your lucky days: April 22, 23 and 24 Your lucky numbers: 6, 17 and 29

forecast for those born this week Happy Birthday! Year-ahead All you need is love—and this year you’ll have it in droves, Taurus, as Jupiter in delightful opposition on your birthday fills your personal life with happiness that knows no bounds! Work matters are blessed, too, thanks to lucky planets helping you achieve your career aspirations. Not only will you feel personally fulfilled, your bank account will benefit, too, come late autumn. Travel and fun times this summer will simply add to your sense of wellbeing and joy!

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TAURUS Kelly Clarkson

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Personality Insight

What does your front door say about you?

One of the first things people notice about your home, the color of your front door sends subconscious signals about everything from your style to your level of extroversion to your creativity.

Just find the color of your front door to discover a few of your key traits!

If your door is . . .

Blue:

You’re a confident idealist!

Green:

Blue is the color of the limitless horizon, which is why a blue door is subconsciously seen as a portal to possibilities—a threshold symbolic of hope and the promise of what’s to come.

Self-assured and idealistic, you know that with hard work and determination, all doors are open to you.

You’re a down-to-earth sage!

The color of growth, green hints at your intelligence and imagination. When people see your green beacon of a door, they expect someone sage and serene to welcome them inside. A nature-lover, you enjoy cultivating your garden and spending time in the great outdoors.

No wonder your home is awash in soothing hues and nature-inspired décor.

Red:

You’re a vibrant go-getter!

Your fiery red door is like an exclamation mark, calling attention to your outgoing, passionate personality. As sophisticated as you are funloving, you’re as comfortable throwing an elegant soirée as you are hosting a casual get-together.

In other words, your door is always open to friends and loved ones, literally and figuratively.

White:

You’re an open-minded mystery!

You’re a warm people person!

Like a bright sunrise, your yellow door makes people smile before they even reach your front steps. Friendly and effervescent, you value your community, and, owing to your indefatigable civic-mindedness, are likely involved in everything from volunteering projects to fundraisers.

Black r gray:

The unsullied, understated palate of a white door reflects your modern, minimalist tastes and hints at your openmindedness. After all, the color white is a blank slate, allowing the onlooker to project a number of qualities onto it, from hope to purity to innocence. You are, therefore, a bit of a mystery—but always one willing to open your door and get to know others.

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Yellow:

You’re an ambitious class act!

A classic black or gray front door reflects your traditional tastes. Strong, “decisive” colors, black and gray also imply that you’re assertive and independent. Ambitious and focused on your future, you let nothing get in your way, and know that even when one door closes, another opens.

—Kristina Mastrocola 4/23/18 WOMAN’S WORLD

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In the Land of the Rising Sun, the ancient tradition of hanami—picnicking beneath cherry blossoms —is a superb way to celebrate spring! Add to that Zen gardens, ancient castles, majestic mountains and delectable cuisine and one thing is certain: A fantasy escape to Japan is a dream come true!

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lose your eyes and see yourself in Kyoto, where right now the city is bathed in shades of pink from the delicate cherry blossoms themselves to the festive paper lanterns celebrating their arrival to cups of sakura-yu, pink tea made by floating the fresh-picked blossoms in boiling water. Next, hop a bullet train to neon-lit Tokyo to be dazzled by the shopping scene and by Sanrio Puroland, a Hello Kitty theme park that attracts more than 1.5 million visitors each year! Steer a swan boat under curtains of cherry blossoms in Inokashira Park before making a pilgrimage along the Kii Peninsula to wander through primeval forests en route to the gilded Osaka Castle. From there, your options are endless . . . soak up the views of Mt. Fuji, a sacred dormant volcano . . . explore a towering bamboo forest . . . pay homage to the Great Buddha statue in Kamakura.

And to wind up your escape? Slip into the mineral-rich waters of an outdoor onsen (hot spring). Surrounded by cedar trees and stunning mountain views, you’ll be lulled into deep relaxation by the quiet sound of water bubbling up from deep in the ground!

NEXT WEEK: Get lost in the magic of Malta!

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Delight in the cascades of lavender wisteria—flowers that form a magical tunnel at the Kawachi Fuji Gardens in Kitakyushu—which are in full bloom now through early May!

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The 143-year-old Miyaki Odori celebration features geishas dancing to melodies plucked on shamisens, lutes with silk strings!

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The spectacular Himeji Castle, completed in 1609, is also known as the White Heron Castle due to its color and its elegant, wing-like roof lines!

Visitors can enter the hollow 93-ton Great Buddha of Kamakura to see how it was cast in bronze 766 years ago.

Look closely and you can spot remnants of gold around its ears from its ancient gilding!

Armchair traveler Built on a beach, the Itsukushima Shrine torii gate—through which one symbolically passes from the everyday to the sacred—seems to float on the sea at high tide!

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Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, but they all have one thing in common: They‘re proof it takes only one person to make a difference!

“To see Andrew so happy was a gift to us all!”

life are just intermissions!

Feeling stuck in a rut? That restlessness is actually a sign that you’re ready—ready for more love, more joy, more success. A sign that it’s time to dust off an old dream, or dream a new one. Your next act is about to begin, and it’s going to be great!

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ith her younger brother’s 14th birthday approaching, 21-year-old McKenna Little asked, “If we could do anything, what would you pick?”

“Can we go to the park and cook burgers?” Andrew asked.

“Sure! Should we invite the kids from school?” McKenna smiled.

“No, they won’t come,” he shrugged.

Though McKenna had heard Andrew, who has autism and is mainstreamed in school, tell their mom, Peggy, that kids sometimes made fun of him, it still broke her heart.

‘Look at all those pugs!’ Andrew beamed There must be something I can do to give him a special day, the Sherman Oaks, California, Lyft driver sighed.

Because he had difficulty with social skills, Andrew often had more luck making four-legged friends. He loved visiting his Aunt Shannon, who had several pups. He’d spend hours on his computer reading about dogs and could point out different breeds.

That evening, as they headed out for a bite to eat, they ran into a neighbor’s pug.

“Hey, Ziggy!”

Andrew beamed, then told McKenna, “Pugs are my absolute favorite! I love their smooshed-up faces and the way they snort.”

Suddenly, an idea struck McKenna. So later, she sent out a Facebook invite.

If you have or know of anyone who has a pug, please come to the get-together I’m having. I would like to

“Andrew said his pug party was the best party ever!” says McKenna.

surprise Andrew with as “Look!” McKenna smiled many pugs as possible! spotting a woman in a rainMcKenna’s post was shared coat, her pug on a leash. and liked, but no one “We weren’t going to miss “RSVPugged.” the party just because of “I’ll bring my dogs, and we’ll a little rain.” And other have fun anyway,” Aunt pug-owners added: “Andrew Shannon vowed, then told deserves a happy birthday!”

McKenna about a rescue orAnd just as Andrew realized ganization called Pug Nation. what was happening, mirac“Maybe you could take ulously, the rain let up!

Andrew there next “Look at all the pugs!” Anweek?” she suggested drew beamed as nearly 100 —unaware that, at that pugs and their “people” arvery moment, Pug Nation’s rived, some from as far away CEO, Gwenn Vallone, was as San Diego and Seattle— reading McKenna’s post. some even flying in!

If anybody can help this Andrew spent the afternoon boy have a happy birthday, playing with the pugs, learnwe can, Gwenn smiled as ing their names and laughing she shared the invias he mimicked their tation with her snorts. And that members. night, he exSoon after, claimed, “That “A kind gesture M c K en na ’s was the best can reach a wound that phone began day ever!” only compassion can heal.” exploding The Pug Party Steve Maraboli with Facebook was such a sucnotifications. cess, McKenna plans I’d love to bring my to throw another for Anpug! dozens offered. drew’s 15th birthday—and I wouldn’t miss it! countless this time, they’ll also be hostothers said. ing a rescue adoption fair.

But the morning of the party, “To see Andrew so happy . . . while McKenna and Peggy that was a gift for my mom were setting up, the skies and for me, too,” says McKenopened in torrential rain. na. “I’m so grateful for every“Nobody’s going to come. one who helped make AnPugs don’t like rain!” McKen- drew’s dream day possible na knew, as it was one of —the ones on two legs and Andrew’s favorite pug facts. the ones on four!”

But then . . .

—Bill Holton

Do you know a hero? Has someone come to your rescue or saved a life? We’d love to hear about it!

E-mail your story with your name, address and phone number to: WWFeatures@WomansWorldMag.com.

Or mail to: Everyday Hero, Woman’s World, 270 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632. We’ll pay $250 if we publish your story; submissions may be edited for style.

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’m scrambling to leave for work Friday morning when my spinster Aunt Jillian phones.

“Good morning, Ben!” she chirps. “I’ve just been invited to go away for

to, although I was hoping family could help. Oh! Guess what, Ben?” she gushes. “I recently purchased a new camera that takes the most amazing photographs of the wildlife that forages around my bird feeders. I’ve taken Why did the some incredible deer get a job? closeups of deer, possums and . . . ” He wanted to “I’m late for work,” make a quick buck! I cut in more sharply than intended. But the weekend. There’s a when my aunt starts talkphotography expo at a ing photography, there’s museum up north, which no end in sight.

I’ve been dying to see, “Of course—I’m sorry, and my photography Ben.” club friend, Grace, just “Have fun, Aunt Jillian,” invited me to go with her. I say, stifling my impaDo you think you could tience. “Any other weekfeed Matilda on Satur- end I’d be happy to help.” day and Sunday?”

The second the line Matilda. Her Siamese clicks, I grab my laptop cat. and fly out the door. But “I’ve already asked as I drive to work, my your sister,” she adds, thoughts keep returning “but Linda’s got the flu.” to Aunt Jillian’s weekend “I’m afraid I can’t help getaway. A confirmed either, Aunt Jillian. I’ve homebody, my aunt’s got a weekend business confer“Wait until they get my ence, two hours Yelp review on this.” west of here, starting tonight. Why not ask Mark, the teenager who mows your lawn?”

“I guess I’ll have

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entire life revolves around her cat and her precious photography. I can’t remember the last time she went anywhere overnight.

And who knows when she might go away again?

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y thoughts focus on my aunt’s many valuable antiques. She’s assured me and my sister that we’ll inherit everything one day. But Jillian and Linda are super-close, and my sister has already called dibs on so many beautiful things, like our great-grandmother’s set of solid gold demitasse spoons and her stunning silver chalice. So who knows what I’ll get stuck with? It’s bothered me for years—this gal-pal bond of theirs. So maybe it’s high time I looked out for myself.

I return home after work to find my answering machine blinking. “Hello, Ben!” my aunt chirps again. “I just wanted to thank you for suggesting Mark. He’s coming over Saturday and Sunday morn-

you guess Person, Place or Thing? Can what I am?

1. I tend to be solitary.

2. In some Native American cultures, I am a bad omen.

3. I often blend in with my surroundings.

4. Compared to my head, my eyes are disproportionately large.

5. I help with rodent control.

ing to feed Matilda. Oh! Grace just arrived, so we’re off. Bye, Ben!” Later, as I’m packing for my own weekend venture, it strikes me that it would be a snap to stop

by Aunt Jillian’s house for a little “shopping spree” en route to my conference.

She keeps a spare house key in the window box nearest the bird feeders.

Linda and I and a few of her photography friends all know it’s there. Mark probably knows now, too.

Heck, even a common thief would think to check window boxes for a key! If I nabbed a few treasures from her hutch today, my aunt probably wouldn’t notice them missing until the next big holiday dinner rolled around—and that’s months away! By then, the trail would be stone cold.

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hat clinches it. An hour later, I drive up Aunt Jillian’s long driveway with my headlights off, let myself inside and pinch a few of “Linda’s” prized possessions from the hutch.

Then, satisfied, I continue on to my conference.

At 12:30 on Monday, I’m just about to head out for

Answer Key

6. I can turn my head almost all the way around.

7. I wonder how many licks to the center of a Tootsie Pop. 8. I can be spotted, snowy or horned.

9. I’m rumored to be wise.

10. In Harry Potter, I deliver mail.

lunch when two uniformed policemen enter my office.

“Ben Wilkes?” one asks.

“Yes,” I reply, startled.

The officer eyeballs me grimly. “Your aunt wants her stuff back.”

What gave Ben away?

—Wendy Hobday Haugh

“Working must be fun .

I heard my mom tell my dad she was playing phon e tag all day.”

This week’s Sudoku solution

B. 1959, A. 1964, C. 1970 Order Up!

Rainbow Crossword Jumble

a. Bewitched premieres on ABC. b. NASA introduces the Mercury Seven astronauts. c. Love Story captures book-lovers’ hearts.

I am an owl.

you guess which happened Order Up! Can first, second and third?

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Someone has stolen Aunt Jillian’s heirlooms . . . can she catch the thief?

SOLUTION: Had Ben bothered to hear his aunt out when she mentioned her new camera, he’d have learned that she’d just purchased an outdoor, motiontriggered, daytime/ nighttime wildlife camera. First thing Monday morning— eager to see what animals had visited her feeders during her absence—Jillian went outside and removed the camera’s memory card.

Upon plugging it into her laptop, she was stunned to find multiple pictures of Ben entering her house and leaving, minutes later, carrying her precious family heirlooms.

Relative thievery

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True Beauty

“There is always hope!”

When breast cancer left hairstylist Anamaria Rico depressed and bald, she almost wanted to give up. But then a friend’s gift of song gave her strength . . . and now Anamaria is giving hundreds of other women the healing gift of beauty and hope!

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The best medicine

earing her diagnosis, Anamaria Rico felt like she n the following weeks, had been hit by a ton of surgeons removed bricks. tumors from “I’m sorry,” the doctor four said, “but you have Snooky’s left breast along with 18 lymph stage II breast cancer.”

A n a m a r i a — o r nodes. Then she began “Snooky,” as her friends a course of aggressive and family call her— chemotherapy.

After the first few treatcould hardly imagine what would happen ments, Snooky wasn’t next. But one thing she able to work; exhausted did realize was: I’m go- and nauseated, she couldn’t eat much. Even ing to lose my hair.

All her life, Snooky had with a wig, she hardly known she was meant recognized herself. Her to be a hairstylist. From entire world had bethe time she was a child, come about cancer.

“I’m so sick and tired of she’d used food coloring to tint her dolls’ hair. By being sick and tired! I junior high, she was can’t do this anymore,” fixing everyone’s hair she blurted to her husband one evening. in the girls’ room. So But a little after graduating while later, one from beauty of her best school, she It is often friends worked at in the darkest dropped by several difand, tuckf e r e n t skies that we see ing a casplaces — the brightest sette into and then, stars Sno ok y’s with the RICHARD EVANS hand, whishelp of her pered, “Please sister, a makeup listen to this.” artist, Snooky A few minutes later, opened “Rico’s on Third,” her own Chula Vista, Martina McBride’s voice was filling the room.

California, salon.

Snooky knew hair When this road gets too wasn’t everything—not long/I’ll be the rock you when she would be lean on/Just take my fighting for her life. But hand, together we can isn’t it enough that my do it/I’m gonna love you body’s going to be rav- through it. And, suddenaged? Now I can’t even ly, it struck Snooky: I look or feel like myself have so many people in my life pulling for me. I anymore?

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owe it to them—to myself—to keep fighting.

“Thank you,” Snooky smiled, tears in her eyes.

So when tests showed no evidence of disease and she returned to work, she found herself longing to pay her good fortune forward. To show other women they had someone pulling for them, too. To give them a place where they could feel hope.

So, creating a special spot in her salon, she called it the “Loving You Through It” room, where women diagnosed with cancer could come for free makeovers, to have their heads shaved before chemo stole their hair, to try on wigs and just to talk to someone who knows what they’re going through.

Feeling beautiful again

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hen she was diagnosed with breast cancer, Lisa Barraza went to Rico’s on Third to have her long auburn hair cut in order to donate it before she lost it.

But once in the chair, Snooky could feel her sadness.

“Would you like to say a prayer first?” she asked, holding Lisa’s hands. Afterward, she draped several brightly colored scarves over her to find the right one.

“Look at that light in

your eyes. That’s where the beauty is!” she said, and a smile spread across Lisa’s face.

For Christine Connery, depressed due to her hair loss, simply talking to Snooky gave her strength.

“I was dealing with so many emotions, and Snooky knew all the right words to say. She helped me find the perfect wig. But even more, she made me realize I was still beautiful.”

Ellen Erickson was only 11 when she was diagnosed with bone cancer. Having to endure more than a dozen surgeries—including having the femur bone in her leg replaced with a prosthetic, leaving her with a limp—the 17-year-old sometimes wondered who she was anymore.

But after a makeover from Loving Her Through

Let your inner beauty shine through!

Write an “I love me” list!

Jot down the qualities that you love most about yourself—kindness, honesty, sense of humor, love of animals—and put the list where you’ll see it each day. Your confidence will soar when you read it!

It on the day of her prom, Ellen exclaimed, “I feel gorgeous!”

And after visiting Snooky’s shop, cancer survivor Marcia Fox beamed, “Because of you, I feel so much more confident!”

Today, “Loving You Through It” (Loving YouThroughIt.org) is an official nonprofit and has brought comfort to more than 300 women, each of whom leaves the salon with gifts of wigs, hats, scarves and makeup.

“I want every woman to walk out feeling empowered,” says Snooky, who remains cancerfree. “There is always hope, and believing you can survive is the key to overcoming any challenge. So I vow to be there, to love each woman through it!”

—Kristin Higson-Hughes

Snooky helps women feel beautiful—inside and out. Here’s how you can unleash your inner beauty:

Be your own cheerleader!

How we talk about ourselves has a huge influence on our self-esteem.

Project a positive attitude by using phrases like “I can” and “I will,” and you’ll attract positivity into your life!

Find your bliss!

Do things that make you feel truly happy—whether it’s taking a walk on the beach or riding a roller coaster.

When you’re happy on the inside, your inner beauty shines through!

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Grey’s Anatomy “It’s important to tell the people you love how much you love them while they can hear you.”

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’d recently bought a cute pair of jeans and decided to wear them to the local farmers’ market. I noticed a lot of people were turning to look at me, but I thought they must be admiring my new jeans. Suddenly, I

heard a ripping sound and felt a tug on my behind . . . turns out, I had forgotten to remove the giant-size sticker on the backside!

My son handed it to me, and I quickly shoved it in my bag.

Boy, was my face red!

—T.M., Fort Gratiot, MI

Was my face red!

Grandma’s little angel!

Mackenzie, 15 months

Submitted by Grandmother Ludria Pitts, MD

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“I thought we’d have robots doing all this for us by now.”

Curly-haired cutie pie!

Rowen, 2 Submitted by Father Jacob Scarborough, GA

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Send us your cutest baby photos. Please include name and age of child, your name, address, phone number and relationship to the child. Also, please send along your original pet photos and your embarrassing stories.

We pay $100 for each pet photo published and $50 for each “Was my face red!” that we use. Send it all to Love & Laughter!, Woman’s World, 270 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 or e-mail to LoveAndLaughter@ WomansWorldMag.com.

(Unfortunately, due to volume, we can’t return any photos.)

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