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T h is week i n a Woman’s World VOLUME XL, NUMBER 52, DECEMBER 30, 2019

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Fill your week with smiles!

Relax and have fun this week Woman’s World book club Have fun at a gift wrap party Shortcuts to Christmas mmm Two tasty takes on potato pancakes Festive breakfasts Brain games Solve-it-yourself mystery 5-minute romance Your horoscope What does your favorite holiday movie say about you?

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10 Holly has helped thousands of people in need feel warmth, comfort and love 24 A unique therapy healed Dianna’s pain and gave her a new lease on life 48 7 days of inspiration 48 My guardian angel 49 Circle of kindness 50 A moment for you 54 You deserve good things 54 Everyday hero: Months after Joann lost her wedding ring, a Christmas angel found it

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F il l y o u r w e e k TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31 NATIONAL CHAMPAGNE DAY

Toast to the new year!

Raise a glass to 2020 with a festive Champagne cocktail from Megan Hastings of ADashOfMegNut.com. “The combo of cranberry juice, rosemary and Champagne is absolutely divine,” she says. “You only need a few ingredients, but it looks impressive!”

JOKE OF THE WEEK

Call me Wonder Woman...

I wonder where I left my keys, I wonder where I put my phone, I wonder where my money went.

To make Hastings’ Cranberry Mimosa: Fill 6 champagne flutes halfway with cranberry juice. Top each off with Champagne or prosecco. Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary and sugared (or plain) cranberries on a toothpick if desired. Makes 6 cocktails.

JANUARY 2–8 SOMEDAY WE’LL LAUGH ABOUT THIS WEEK

Share a chuckle

THURSDAY, JANUARY 2 NATIONAL MOTIVATION AND INSPIRATION DAY

Cheer ‘you’ on If you made a New Year’s resolution, ensure success by talking to yourself in the second person, suggest researchers at the School of Sport, Health & Exercise Sciences at Bangor University in the U.K. They found that cyclists who cheered themselves on using the second person (“You got this!”) performed better than those using the first person (“I got this!”). “The second person perspective encourages you to adopt a more distanced perspective,” explains researcher James Hardy, Ph.D. “It is likely that this promotes clearer thinking, better choices and ultimately enhanced performance.”

This week is dedicated to making light of our embarrassing mishaps—and that’s a smart way to recover from them, according to researchers reporting in the journal Qualitative Research in Psychology. They looked at how participants handled 16 socially awkward situations and found that the most successful way to move past an embarrassing moment was to laugh it off. So the next time you find yourself getting red in the face, researchers suggest saying something as simple as “awkward!” to put yourself—and bystanders—at ease and help you let the experience go.

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If you have an old mobile phone, send it to Cell Phones for Soldiers. This nonprofit will recycle or repurpose phones to help fund programs that provide free communication tools to active military members. Mail phones and their chargers to Cell Phones for Soldiers, 5705 Commerce Blvd., Suite 100, Alpharetta, GA 30004.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1 APPLE GIFTING DAY

Bake up yum

Start your week with a

Laugh !

Legend has it this holiday began as a way to wish someone a healthy and fruitful year by offering them an apple.

Keep the sentiment alive today by surprising a friend or loved one with delicious baked apple treats from the pros in the Woman’s World test kitchen.

To make Apple Crumb Bars: Grate 2 apples (peel first, if desired). Use an electric mixer on low speed to beat 1 box of butter cake mix, 1 stick of melted butter, 2 cups of quickcooking oats and 1 tsp. of lemon zest for 30 seconds. Press 2 ⁄3 of the crumb mixture into the bottom of a greased 9"x13" baking pan. Sprinkle with grated apples; top with remaining crumb mixture. Bake 30 min. at 350°F. Makes 12 bars.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29 TICK TOCK DAY

End 2019 with a smile Today, we’re reminded that the clock is ticking for any final to-do’s this year— including making those New Year’s Eve plans! In fact, waiting to finalize your evening fun can actually make the experience more enjoyable. A survey conducted by Hilton found that people who waited until the last few days of the year to make their

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plans for the holiday were twice as likely to avoid disappointment compared to those who made plans early. And a willingness to be flexible can also make for a better evening: Close to half of the adults surveyed said they have more fun on New Year’s Eve when they do something spontaneous rather than structured.

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R e la x a n d h a v e the New Year with Rita TV: NBC Celebrate Moreno and the Tournament of Roses!

Ring in 2020 with a tradition that always delights as the 131st Tournament of Roses parade steps off on New Year’s Day! This year’s festivities feature three grand marshalls: Broadway icon Rita Moreno, actress Gina Torres and gymnast Laurie Hernandez. More than 40 elaborate flower-covered floats designed around the theme of “The Power of Hope” will parade along the streets of Pasadena, California, along with spirited marching bands and high-stepping equestrian units.

HALLMARK Get swept away

Catch more of Rita Moreno when her show One Day at a Time moves to Pop TV for season four in 2020!

Can “happily ever after” overcome royal obstacles? Magazine assistant and aspiring fashion designer Caitlyn’s world is turned upside down when Prince Jeffrey and his presumed future fiancée, Lady Isabelle, come to town, and Isabelle hires her to design a dress for the New Year’s Eve ball where Jeffrey is expected to propose. But as plans for the gala get under way, Caitlyn and Jeffrey begin to fall for each other. Will his royal commitment to marry Isabelle trump their feelings? Stream it on Hallmark Movies Now.

Will true love conquer all?

Linda Cardellini (left) and Christina Applegate (right) star!

NETFLIX Thrill along with the twists of Dead to Me! Catch up on the show everyone is talking about before season two arrives! When Jen’s husband is killed in a hit-and-run, she’s determined to find the driver.

After she meets free spirit Judy at a grief support group, the two form an unlikely friendship, helping each other cope with their losses. But Judy isn’t quite what she seems… Stream it now.

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with A Royal New Year’s Eve!

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It happened

this week!

O Mary Tyler Moore was born in 1936. She won her first Emmy for her role on The Dick Van Dyke Show.

TV: TLC Fall in love with Say Yes to the Dress: America!

Designers Randy Fenoli (left) and Hayley Paige (right) pull off a wedding for 52 couples!

O The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted its first female artist, Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, in 1987.

It’s a wedding extravaganza like only the Say Yes to the Dress pros could put on! Watch as one couple from every state in the U.S., plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, are married in one of the largest ceremonies of the year. The fun starts when each bride is treated to her dream gown at Kleinfeld Bridal. Then on the big day, designer Randy Fenoli officiates the nuptials in Central Park, while Cake Boss Buddy Valastro treats everyone to a wedding cake fit for the 104 newlyweds. See the premiere on January 4.

TV: LIFETIME Warm your heart with the Supernanny!

She might not be Mary Poppins, but this British nanny does have a way of helping families grow closer—and now Jo Frost is bringing her advice back to television screens. The reboot of Supernanny finds Jo traveling across the country to teach parents and kids techniques to overcome today’s obstacles. This season, she works with parents dealing with postpartum depression, a family where a spouse works as a first responder, a stay-at-home dad adjusting to his role as the primary caregiver and more. Catch the first of 20 new episodes Jo Frost returns after 15 years!

January 1.

Can these old classmates re-create their high school musical?

DISNEY+ Revisit childhood dreams with Encore!

How’s this for a high school reunion? Host Kristen Bell reunites castmates of a school musical to resurrect their performance from years ago! As they practice hitting their notes, the former students reconnect with old friends and learn about the journey each of their lives has taken. Along the way, they get help from some Broadway stars as they put on beloved shows like Annie, Beauty and the Beast and more. Stream it now.

O Fantasia 2000 hit IMAX theaters in 2000, 60 years after the original.

The sorcerer is named Yen Sid— Disney backward!

O Jude Law was born in 1972. He started acting at age 12 and dropped out of school at 17 to star in a daytime soap opera called Families.

O Pat Benatar had a top-10 hit with “Love Is a Battlefield” in 1983. It won her a Grammy for Best Rock Vocal Performance.

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HISTORICAL FICTION A Trace of Deceit

by Karen Odden Victorian-era London comes to life in this mysterious, richly-detailed saga. Annabel Rowe is convinced her brother, Edwin, was murdered. And when a valuable French painting goes missing from his studio, Annabel believes the theft is somehow tied to his death. Determined to uncover the truth at all costs, she soon finds herself tangled in an eerie world of politics, corruption and secrets someone will kill to keep.

T his week ’s best ne w books Fiction

FAMILY SAGA Regretting You

by Colleen Hoover For fans of P.S. I Love You and One Day, Colleen Hoover’s new novel delivers moments that are heartbreaking and heartfelt. The plot follows Morgan Grant and her 16-year-old daughter, Clara, who struggle to get along. Chris, Morgan’s husband and Clara’s father, is the anchor who brings peace to their family. So when Chris is in a tragic accident, their lives are forever changed. A stirring mother-daughter story full of hope, loss and great love.

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ROMANCE Meet Me on Love Lane

by Nina Bocci Filled with small-town charm and a sweet cast of characters, this story stars Charlotte Bishop as she returns home to Hope Lake after being fired from her city job. She’s surprised to find the area so lively—and she’s even more surprised to find her dream job.

Soon, she sparks a connection with a handsome doctor and a charming teacher. Two men, two cities…which “lane” will Charlotte choose to take?

MAGICAL REALISM In the Time We Lost

by Carrie Hope Fletcher This sweet fantasy follows the life of Luna Lark as she embarks on a journey to mend her broken heart by moving to the most remote place she can find: the magical island of Ondingside.

During her first night there, a freak July snowfall closes the town, and Luna seeks refuge in the only coffee shop open… where she meets Beau. What follows is an eerie connection and bizarre events that may help Luna learn how to love again.

Monk Manual by Steven Lawson Combining the ancient wisdom of monks, who live their lives in pursuit of peace and focus, and the science of modern psychology, faith leader Steven Lawson created this innovative “By writing in the gratitude section each day, we naturally see more 90-day “life manual.”

With daily, weekly and goodness in our daily lives and feel a deeper sense of joy!” monthly prompts, the journal guides users in cultivating healthy habits, practicing daily gratitude, bolstering relationships and achieving more hope and clarity.

A perfect tool for reaching your goals and finding joy in the new year!

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“We want people matter & are loved!’”

POWER OF LOVE

After being homeless, Holly Jackson knew firsthand just how hard it was to ask for help when you feel alone and full of despair. So she came up with a unique, loving way thousands of people in need could get the basic necessities—without having to ask!

H Today, 200 Walls of Love, covered with clothing and toiletries, have been erected, helping 27,000 people in need!

“I feel blessed to be able to help so many,” says Holly in front of a recent Wall of Love

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olly Jackson was driving home one crisp November afternoon in 2018, when a group of people walking along the sidewalk in shabby clothes caught her eye. With the air cold enough to see your breath, the Cleveland woman was surprised to see the adults and children without coats, hats or gloves…and even wearing flip-flops! Her heart sank as she realized they were homeless.

As she drove to her comfortable middle-class house, Holly couldn’t get those shivering people out of her mind or heart—because she knew exactly what it was like to be out on the street with nothing.

Nearly three decades earlier, Holly had left her Akron, Ohio, home with nothing but the clothes on her back. Seven months pregnant, she’d finally summoned the courage to leave her abusive husband.

With no place to go, Holly had slept in her car, longing for even a simple toothbrush. Eventually, she’d moved into a homeless shelter, got a job and saved enough money to get an apartment for her and her baby.

In time, she’d remarried and went on to have a good life.

But the struggles she had been through led her to many hours of volunteer service, doing everything from ladling soup at a soup kitchen to swinging a hammer to helping build Habitat for Humanity homes. In 2011, she received the presidential gold award for service to her community.

Still, Holly had a nagging feeling she needed to do more. She just didn’t know what until God led her to drive past those homeless people.

No one should have to do without something as basic as a coat in winter, she thought, her heart aching.

Holly knew the city had outreach programs, but she also remembered how hard it had been for her to ask for help, and all the requirements she’d had to meet. Holly found herself thinking how great it would be if there was

to know: ‘You a magic wall where people could find basic necessities hanging on it for the taking.

That’s it! Holly thought, excitedly. I’m going to make this happen.

A clever outreach program

toiletries—on a fence, near a friend’s restaurant. Local TV stations caught wind of her project after the third wall, and as news spread, Holly was flooded with requests from people asking for a wall in their neighborhood and other folks wondering how they could help. This is turning out to be better than I had imagined, Holly beamed proudly.

Her mind churning, Holly envisioned setting up “walls” throughout the city. Like pop-up shops, only everything will be free, she smiled. And she knew just what to call Providing comfort and hope them: Walls of Love!

Through donations and collection drives, Holly called city officials, who gave her Walls of Love (WallsOfLove.com) idea the green light. Thrilled, Holly began continued to thrive. In just six planning her first wall. With the months, Holly put up her help of family and friends, using “God has 100th wall, marking 10,000 her own cash and a bonus from shown me items given away. work, she purchased 150 coldwhat a huge Often, people will take weather items, like hats and gloves, and placed them in difference one a bag from the wall even before the wall is complastic baggies to protect them person can plete. The looks of gratifrom the weather. Then, where make!” tude and the “thank you’s” to hang them? Holly wanted and “God bless you’s” she the wall to be in a well-lit, safe receives melt Holly’s heart. place. She decided in front of a police Today, Holly, who personally helps put station would be perfect. With no fence or up every wall, has built 200 Walls of Love, wall available, she tied the baggies to a bush ranging in size from 10 feet to 200 feet, and posted a sign, letting people know they and helped more than 27,000 people feel could take what they needed for free. warmth, comfort and love.

Holly checked on the “wall” every few “God has shown me what a huge difdays, each time finding fewer items remainference one person can make,” she beams. ing. After two weeks, it was bare!

“We’re not just giving people things. We’re Thinking of all the people she had letting them know, you matter and somehelped, Holly’s heart swelled, and she put body out there loves you!” —Patti Zarling up a second wall—this time including Volunteers put items into baggies to protect against the weather

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Revisit happy moments

When life gets tough, pause and think back to a beautiful moment when you felt pure joy, advises Friedemann Schaub, M.D., Ph.D., author of The Fear & Anxiety Solution. “Maybe it’s when you met your spouse or while you were on an amazing vacation,” he says.

“Remembering positive experiences helps counter any negative beliefs rooted in our subconscious and creates new, positive patterns in the brain.”

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Write a ‘strengths’ letter

Each night, write down three things that you’re proud of like, I had a productive meeting with my boss today, or I had a good talk with my child, suggests Dr. Schaub. “Then ask, What do these things say about me? They may say you’re a good communicator or that you are very compassionate. Doing this helps you see your strengths so you can more easily tackle challenges.”

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Question your thoughts

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3 expert tips for turning hardship into hope!

“Pay attention to your negative thoughts, then ask, Is that really true? ” suggests Dr. Schaub. “This gives you a reality check where you can say, No, that’s not true—I can accomplish this task.” But if the thought is true, you can also say, I’m still a capable person and I’m improving, which still shifts your mind to focus on the positive.

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TREAT YOURSELF

Look like a million without spending a fortune thanks to these fun, flashy finds!

Pavé crystal drop earrings illuminate the complexion $23, Statement Baubles (StatementBaubles. com, “Sapphire Crystal Dangle Earrings”)

Stylish ombré sequin shift skims easily over trouble spots $110, JD Williams (JDWilliams.com, “Ombré Sequin Shift Dress”)

Rhinestone clutch holds essentials without the hassle of a clunky tote $35, Tanpell (Amazon.com, “Tanpell Crystal Evening Clutch”)

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Bedazzled blue pump adds a pop of color and a shot of shine to an LBD $50, Journee Collection (DSW.com, “Loxley Pump”) Heidi Klum

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Twinkling sequin blouse pairs perfectly with skinny jeans or a pencil skirt $80, River Island (RiverIsland.com, “Gold Sequin Tuck Top”)

Glitzy necklace adds dazzle $50, Statement Baubles (StatementBaubles. com, “Aurora Borealis Statement Necklace”)

Vertically embellished skirt visually elongates the figure for a taller, trimmer appearance $44, boohoo (US.boohoo.com, “Hand Embellished Pencil Skirt”)

Stretch leggings with luxe sequins in front and lush velvet in back are both chic and comfortable $80, Midnight Velvet (MidnightVelvet. com, “Lucinda Sequin Legging”)

Eye-catching heels come in three neutral colors that complement any dress $100, Betsey Johnson (Amazon.com, “Blue by Betsey Johnson Women’s Iris Pump”)

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Gorgeous in a golden glitter mani!

It’s easy to give nails a gilded makeover with this how-to from StyleCraze.com T Nude polish (like Smart Nail 1. Paint all nails with two coats of nude polish and Lacquer in Nude Beige, $2, let dry.

KikoCosmetics.com) 2. Apply glitter polish to the top third of each nail, T Glittery gold polish (like OPI then use the brush to pull the polish down lightly Classic Nail Lacquer in Gold Key to toward the cuticle to create a glittered gradient the Kingdom, $5, NailsWest.com) effect.

T Top coat 3. Once dry, seal with top coat.

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BEAUTIFUL YOU

Holiday hair

in 2 simple

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Pretty with a perky ponytail

Elegant with vintage waves

A playful ponytail that sits at the crown draws fun focus upward to elongate and slim the face, says Nelson Vercher, a celebrity hairstylist at the Rita Hazan Salon in New York City. “It’s so youthful too.”

“Infusing a bob with bouncy waves gives hair soft dimension,” says hairstylist Ashley Streicher, who’s worked with Mandy Moore and Emma Stone. “And pulling one side back with a jeweled comb adds holiday glitz and glamour that also illuminates skin.”

STEP 1: Run 2" sections of hair through a flatiron, pulling ends out and away from the face so they flip out slightly.

STEP 2: Place all hair (leaving out any bangs and side wisps) into a high pony at the crown; secure with an elastic. Slide two bobby pins through the elastic on the underside of the tail to help prop it up, then tug on hair in the tail to “fluff ” strands.

Sophisticated with a soft side sweep Hair gathered to one side beautifully frames the face to highlight gorgeous features like energized eyes and a megawatt smile, says Vercher. And it helps lift up some of the weight of shoulderskimming tresses to prevent overheating and sweating while dancing the night away.

STEP 1: Make a side part, then use a 1" curling iron on 1" sections of hair. Once all hair is curled, gently brush through with fingers to create big waves.

STEP 2: Backcomb hair at the roots, then loosely pull strands into a low side ponytail, leaving out a 1" section of hair in back; secure with an elastic. Wrap the left-out hair around the pony’s base and pin into place.

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STEP 1: Part hair to one side, then wrap 1" sections of hair around a 11 ⁄4" curling iron. Gently run fingers through curls to break them up.

STEP 2: Spritz the teeth of a jeweled hair comb (like INC Pavé Vine Hair Comb, Macys.com) with hairspray for added grip, then slide the comb along one side of the head so it sits right behind the ear. Set with hairspray.

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Find the ’do that will leave you looking fabulous in a flash

Edgy with feathered ‘spikes’

Naomi Watts

Building wispy texture in through the crown of a pixie gives the ear-length style a modern—not matronly!—and more dressed up look that won’t fall flat, says Vercher. Even better? The spikes draw the eye up, giving features a youthful, lifted appearance.

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STEP 1: Blow-dry 1" sections of damp hair with a medium-size round brush, lifting hair up at the roots as you go.

STEP 2: Once hair is dry, gently tease strands at the roots for added lift. Then work a dime-size amount of pomade (like Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Finishing Paste, Target.com) through the ends of various 1" sections of hair and twist upward to help piecey layers stand out and stay put.

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Effortless with an ‘undone’ bun

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A messy bun pulls hair off the face, and if the style unravels at all, it looks intentional, says Streicher.

Plus, with lift at the crown, tendrils at the sides and texture in back, hair looks voluminous from any angle.

STEP 1: Create a middle part, then curl various sections of hair with a 11 ⁄4" curling iron. Once cool, gently brush through hair with fingertips.

STEP 2: Tease hair at the back of the crown, then gather strands into a low pony; secure with a hair elastic.

Loosely wrap the hair in the tail into a low, haphazard roll and pin into place.

Pull out a 2" section of hair on each side in the front. Finish with hairspray.

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Nat ural wa ys to Quick fixes for “I can’t get sick now!” ’Tis the season for sore throats and stuffy noses—but you don’t have to let cold or flu symptoms put a damper on your festive fun.

Experts say these simple strategies will help you dodge illnesses and bounce back in record time if you’re already under the weather so you can feel merry and bright all season long!

Savor garlic knots

Spoon tomato soup

Go ahead, reach for another yummy garlic knot! Eating three cloves of garlic daily for three days at the first hint of illness can help you bounce back 63% faster, say researchers at the State University of New York at Albany. Thanks goes to garlic’s sulfur compounds, which block the growth and spread of invading germs. To activate immunityboosting sulfur, let chopped garlic rest for 10 minutes before adding it to recipes.

This week’s Radical Health tip

Delicious way to BEAT STRESS AND SLEEP MORE DEEPLY More than 164 million Americans have trouble sleeping at least once a week.

If you’re one of them, consider a food fix before you reach for a sleeping pill: Load your plate with 3 cups of leafy veggies daily.

Greens brim with magnesium, a mineral that’s study-proven to spur the release of the snooze-promoting brain chemical melatonin and to relax muscles, improving sleep quality threefold. The miracle mineral also wards off anxiety by nourishing the adrenal glands to reduce surges of the stress hormone cortisol by 51%. courtesy of Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D. For more, text RADICAL to 208-254-6002 or visit RadicalMetabolism.com

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Gargle with green tea Viruses are surprisingly slow—once they get into your throat, it takes up to 48 hours for them to penetrate your mucous membranes.

To flush them fast, cutting illness risk by 45%, gargle with green tea three times daily. Canadian researchers say green tea compounds coat viruses, making them too slippery to latch on to throat tissues. Steep a green tea bag in a cup of boiled water for 20 minutes and store in the fridge between uses.

Chicken soup? Nope! New research suggests enjoying a bowl of tomato soup daily could cut your risk of catching a bad cold or the flu in half, plus tamp down your sniffling and sneezing by 60% if you’re already feeling ugh. Explains physiologist Maria Garrido, Ph.D., tomatoes are packed with an immunity-strengthening red pigment (lycopene), and cooked tomatoes make this compound much easier to absorb.

Try black elderberry When everyone around you is sneezing, black elderberry extract can power up your defenses fast! Taking 1 Tbs. four times daily for a week will cut your risk of illness in half and help you bounce back in 72 hours if you’re sick, recent studies show. That’s because black elderberry is rich in compounds (anthocyanins) that make immune cells more aggressive when they encounter invading germs. —Brenda Kearns

Easy Garlic-Parmesan Knots Nutrients in garlic help you get well 63% faster 6 Tbs. butter, melted 3 cloves garlic, chopped 3 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley 2 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese 8 oz. frozen bread dough, thawed 1 ⁄4 tsp. flaky sea salt

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2 Place on baking sheet; cover. Let rise 30 min. Bake until golden, about 20 min. Sprinkle with salt. Serves 12

fe e l g r e a t Sweet breath = better health When you’re going in for a holiday hug, you want your breath to smell fresh.

These all-natural cures not only sweeten your breath, they’re packed with other benefits proven to help you live a longer, healthier life

Start with cinnamon tea

Nibble on cardamom

On groggy mornings, enjoy your breakfast with a breath-freshening, energy-boosting cup of Ceylon cinnamon tea. “A dry mouth is linked to bad breath,” says Maya Feller, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., founder of Maya Feller Nutrition. “Cinnamon tea is a sweetsmelling way to rehydrate, plus the spice has potent antibacterial benefits.” Not only that, its plant compounds have been shown to reduce blood-sugar swings by 29%, which Feller notes improves energy throughout the day, limiting dizziness, fatigue and lethargy.

For centuries, women around the world have snacked on the delectable seeds after a meal to freshen their breath. And research now suggests oils in cardamom might help you live longer too, by quashing up to 54% of harmful bacteria lurking in the mouth.

“When bacteria build up and cause gum disease, inflammation spreads and causes diseases elsewhere,” explains Sharona Dayan, D.D.S., DMSc, founder of Aurora Periodontal Care. “Antioxidant compounds in cardamom play a role in calming inflammation.” And Cleveland Clinic scientists say that eliminating gum disease might add six full years to your life. Another bonus: Its scent is proven to enhance focus fast.

Upgrade H2O with mint Mint’s ability to block odor-causing biofilm from forming along the gumline makes it a natural toothpaste ingredient, and peppermint also cuts belly bloat by as much as 57%, according to Canadian research.

“Mint has antibacterial, antiviral and antiinflammatory properties,” explains Feller.

Infuse fresh peppermint or three peppermint tea bags in a 64-oz. pitcher of water for two hours and drink daily. —K. E. Kluznik

Enjoy the fun without the hangover!

We’re three times more likely to say yes to an extra drink (or two!) during holiday gatherings than at any other time of year—and that can leave us feeling weary, achy and blah the next day. The great news: These simple strategies can hangover-proof your parties, so you can enjoy all the merriment without suffering fun-sapping symptoms

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Pre-hydrate Alcohol is a diuretic, encouraging your kidneys to flush fluids.

And the resulting dehydration triggers morning-after symptoms, says internal medicine specialist Oliver James, M.D. A clever trick: Down 16 oz. of a rehydrating solution such as Cheers Hydrate or Hydralyte before your first cocktail. These mineral-rich sips are popular for next-day recovery, but four studies suggest having them before prevents fluid losses, so you wake up 50% more energized.

Go with the clear winner!

Sipping a clear-colored drink like white wine, gin or vodka will cut your hangover risk by 33%. These sips contain fewer pain-triggering compounds (congeners) compared to darker drinks like red wine, bourbon and brandy.

Snack on cheese Your stomach lining produces an enzyme (alcohol dehydrogenase) that breaks down alcohol.

No wonder Canadian researchers say keeping alcohol in your tummy a little longer cuts your risk of morning-after ughs by 65%. To do: Pair each drink with 1 cup of digestion-slowing food, such as cheese and crackers or crudités and dip.

Try this root You could cut your risk of waking up sluggish by as much as 51% by taking 200 to 500 mg. of Panax ginseng before bed, suggests research in Food & Function. Explains study coauthor Min Lee, Ph.D., this medicinal root energizes your liver, speeding its breakdown of alcohol. Note: Check with your doctor before supplementing.

Breakfast on eggs Alcohol boosts a relaxing hormone (GABA), but as your alcohol level drops overnight, so does your GABA release. To feel 55% more upbeat the next day, order up eggs. UCLA researchers say eggs brim with building blocks needed to restore GABA production. —Brenda Kearns

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Too much protein?

Put away leftovers A mound of turkey or ham will fill you up for hours, but it also doubles your risk of indigestion and constipation! The good news: UCLA researchers say moving for 15 minutes after a protein-packed meal—whether you tidy the kitchen or go for a stroll—can cut your digestive troubles by as much as 70%.

Explains gastroenterologist Carolina Ciacci, M.D., moving stimulates stomach acid release and intestinal muscle contractions, improving protein digestion and regularity.

Too much fat?

Snack on candied ginger Fat makes food taste better— so it’s no wonder we love our

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Slice a lemon and take slow, deep sniffs. Le mon’s aromatic oils soothe the brain’s nausea center — of ten in as little as 30 seconds.

gravy, cheesy mashed potatoes and buttery rolls! If a heavy meal is causing nausea, indigestion and pain, nibbling on three slices of candied ginger could cut your symptoms by 55% in 10 minutes. Explains gastroenterologist Ira Maleki, M.D., this medicinal root’s compounds (gingerols) ease abdominal cramping, block gas formation and encourage the release of fat-digesting bile.

Too much fiber?

Relax in a rocker A sudden uptick in fiber— hellooo Brussels sprouts!—doubles your risk of gassiness and abdominal pain. A quick

fix: Relax in a rocking chair for 10 minutes.

University of Texas scientists say that gentle rocking motion calms belly spasms and prevents painful gas buildup.

Too much sugar?

Sip cider vinegar Pumpkin pie, gingerbread, sugar cookies…if your sweet tooth has led to tummy trouble, downing 1 Tbs. of apple cider vinegar (ACV) diluted in a glass of water could cut your symptoms by as much as 65%.

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Feeling the burn?

Wait a minute!

When heartburn flares, down a glass of ice water. Tufts University School of Medicine researchers say it can tame heartburn in as little as one minute. Ice water flushes acids back down and dilutes stomach acid, preventing irritation if more reflux occurs.

researchers say ACV’s fruit acids prompt the release of sugardigesting enzymes, helping your stomach quickly empty and calm down. —Brenda Kearns

Shrink a size in 24 hours!

These natural fast fixes deflate belly bloat and whittle your middle Rub on castor oil!

Massage a quarter-size dollop of castor oil onto your stomach in clockwise motions for five minutes; rinse. The motion of massage and the oil’s ricinoleic acid stimulate lymph flow to flush “false” fat. Try: Heritage Store Castor Oil (Walmart.com)

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Do a seaweed wrap!

Soak 4 to 6 sheets of dried seaweed (available at Target.com) in lukewarm water, lie down and apply to your stomach. Let sit 15 minutes, then rinse. Algae’s iodine penetrates skin to regulate thyroid function, signaling the body to release fluids.

Try a simple floor move!

Lie on your back, hands at your side, knees bent and feet hipwidth apart. With your hands, feet and head on the ground, lift your hips toward the ceiling; hold for five breaths, release and repeat five times. This “opens” up the stomach to expel trapped gas.

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Happy & healt Short on time? Good news! You can banish worry, chase away tiredness and maximize merriment in five minutes or less

Boost energy with this cup of tea Between wrapping gifts, trimming the tree and celebrating with loved ones, it’s no wonder you’re twice as likely to feel draggy this time of year. To the rescue: chaga tea.

This mild blend brewed from mushroom extract lifts your energy by 35% if you sip three mugs daily, research in the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine found. The brew brims with compounds that stimulate the central nervous system and prod the body to turn fat into fuel. Tip: Add a splash of milk for a mocha-like flavor! One to try: Buddha Teas Chaga Tea (Walmart.com)

Cherished ornaments lift your spirits by 33%!

Feeling a slump? Reach for your favorite handmade ornament. Focusing on the shape, size and texture of a memento increases your vitality by 33%, says Scott Haltzman, M.D., author of The Secret of Happy Families. A trip down memory lane releases energizing brain chemicals, which revives vim and vigor.

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AND WASH IN COLD WATER! Rinsing your hands in cold water for 60 seconds prods the body to release a revitalizing hormone called norepinephrine, which Swiss scientists say chases away tiredness for up to two hours.

hy in a flash Sharpen your focus by switching hands Brain fog making it difficult to stay on task? Try using your nondominant hand to eat your dinner, water your plants or put the finishing touch on a wrapped gift.

Challenging yourself by doing something familiar with the “wrong” hand encourages the brain to produce a focus-enhancing chemical, which Canadian researchers say can improve your concentration and alertness by 45% in 60 seconds.

AND CHEW CINNAMON GUM! Popping a piece of gum boosts blood flow to your brain, something St. Lawrence University researchers say heightens your concentration by 25%.

What’s more, cinnamon’s scent spurs the production of brain waves known to sharpen your focus.

Erase worry by doodling wreaths When last minute to-do’s threaten to send you into a stress spiral, grab a pen and sketch out a quick image of a pretty holly wreath or cheerful snowman. Drexel University investigators say creating whimsical loops and flourishes (no matter your skill level) takes your mind off your stressors and curbs the production of the stress hormone cortisol, soothing anxiety in less than five minutes.

OR BRUSH YOUR HAIR! Using a brush (or your fingertips!) to stimulate sensitive nerve endings in the scalp for just two minutes has the power to slash your body’s output of stress hormones in half for up to three hours, University of Miami researchers say.

Spark more joy with a cozy blanket To melt moodiness in a hurry, put your feet up and wrap yourself in a soft blanket. Running your fingers along something fuzzy stimulates the release of the brain chemical oxytocin, which scientists at Loma Linda University in California say improves your outlook and puts you in a jolly mood in one minute.

OR SIT HERE! You can “catch” someone’s joy just by sidling up to a cheerful loved one. A study in the journal Psychological Science found that a person sends signals about their mood through their unique scent—and when your brain registers the scent of someone happy, it amps up the production of mood-boosting chemicals to match!

Trim calories with pine nuts To sidestep overindulging at a family feast, nibble on 1 Tbs. of pine nuts (like those in a traditional pignoli cookie) before digging in.

The buttery nuts contain pinolenic acid, a healthy fat that helps the body dial down hunger hormones.

The waist-whittling result: You’ll effortlessly eat up to 36% less!

AND PICK A PRETTY PLATE! Swap your plain dish for one with a border, and you’ll automatically put food only in the center, tricking yourself into eating 20% fewer calories.

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Keto off 11 Wish there was an easy way to reverse weight gain and energy drain during this hectic, high-calorie time of year? Kellyann Petrucci, N.D., has you covered! Her new five-day detox uses principles of the famous keto diet to ignite mega-fast fat burning while simultaneously flooding your body with special nutrients that restore stamina and radiant health.

“We’ve done clinical testing, and women are losing 5, 10, even 11.4 pounds in just five days. They also report feeling rested, restored and revitalized,” reveals the nationally renowned natural-health expert, author of Dr. Kellyann’s Cleanse and Reset and six other bestsellers.

Bonus: “You’re triggering changes that increase metabolism permanently, so you keep burning off fat long after the five days are over!”

D IT WORKS! Georgia lost a size in 5 days!

After signing up to test Dr. Kellyann’s detox, “the first couple of days, all I could think about were baked goods,” recalls Florida massage therapist Georgia Kosloski, 54. “But I hung in there.” She’s glad she did!

The cravings soon disappeared, along with a pant size. “By day four, I felt awesome. Full of energy, mentally clearer, no more heartburn. My face started looking tighter, almost like I got a face-lift!” She’s continued to eat healthier ever since, “but if I fall off the wagon, I don’t gain like I used to.” In fact, she keeps dropping weight. “Before, I was at a standstill, no matter what I did. Now I feel young, confident and happy again!”

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r. Kellyann came up with her new approach out of personal necessity. She’d run herself ragged, gained 20 pounds eating comfort food and finally collapsed from exhaustion and anemia. “Even when you know exactly what to do to take care of yourself, sometimes life goes sideways,” she shares. “At first, I was just looking for a strategy to get myself back on track. But as I was doing research, a light bulb went off, and I knew I could help a lot of people.” That includes the millions of us left bloated and burned out by the exhausting run-up to Christmas. “My plan can help you feel good fast, so it’s more fun to celebrate. And you’ll be glowing in your holiday photos!”

Keto—the gentle way!

Traditional keto diets replace the sweets and starch we normally eat with fat-rich foods—a trick that slashes the production of blood sugar, the body’s go-to fuel. Our systems respond in a very slimming way: They begin turning stored fat into an alternate fuel called ketones.

University research shows this process causes fat to burn about 900% faster. Ketones also block hunger, boost mood and significantly increase energy. You’ll get all those benefits on Dr. Kellyann’s detox. So why tweak the original keto formula? “If you’re already run-down when you start, a traditional keto plan will make you feel worse,” she explains. “My version is built around liquids like smoothies

Meals that heal, rejuvenate Use Dr. Kellyann’s basic detox menu for five days, enjoying smoothies at breakfast and snack time, a detox shake for lunch and detox soup for dinner. (Find collagen powder for the drinks along with convenient shake and soup mixes at DrKellyann.com.) Sip all the water, black coffee and tea you like. Post-detox, favor options that are unprocessed and lower in carbs. As always, get a doctor’s okay to try any new plan.

LEMON WATER Upon waking up, sip a glass of water (either hot or cold) with the juice of 1 ⁄2 lemon and any herbs you like.

Dr. Kellyann says this hydrates and gives you a nice dose of vitamin C—two factors that help shift your metabolism out of “sleep mode.”

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lbs in 5 days collagen significantly boosted and soup, which are far easier weight loss and metabolism to digest, taking a lot of stress even in women over the age off a body that’s already wornof 70. Meanwhile, during a out.” On top of that, she adds, separate study at a private lab, research shows we absorb up folks who simply added colto 90% more nutrients from lagen to their regular meals lost liquids than solids. “Your body 10 pounds of fat! uses these nutrients to No wonder top speed metabolism, docs are raving. eliminate toxins New research from Ya “The nutrienttrapped in cells le and heal itself,” reveals a keto diet activates dense foods immune cells that ta Dr. Petrucci rget the you’ll eat on flu virus— which means Dr. Kellyann’s notes. “That’s fo lks using the plan on cleanse are what makes this these pages are far le nothing short of ss such a reinvigolikely to get sick ! transformative,” rating way to slim says University of down. The more you Iowa nutrition authorheal, the better you feel!” ity Terry Wahls, M.D., author The type of protein you get of The Wahls Protocol. Adds during Dr. Kellyann’s detox Harvard-trained wellness expert is another key. “I’ve been prescribing collagen and collagen- Amy Shah, M.D.: “Do your body a favor and try this quick, rich bone broth to my patients easy, science-based cleanse. for decades because no other You’re going to love the results!” protein stimulates faster fat loss,” she says. Turns out, the Real-world wow amino acids in collagen help us turn more of the food we eat When Dr. Kellyann recruited a group of women in Florida into calorie-burning muscle to test her approach, the results instead of fat. University were amazing. Dominique of Arkansas testing found

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Cipriani was thrilled when she my nails are actually strong for dropped 10 pounds and two the first time ever. My sleep has jeans sizes in five days. “I have improved tremendously. I actualways felt like I had to work ally do feel like I’m burning fat twice as hard as most other faster even now that the cleanse women to lose weight. Dr. is over.” Her advice this holiday Kellyann’s plan was 100% bet- season: “If you want to drop ter than any other diet,” says weight fast and feel incredible, the Tampa-area mom, 32. “I try Dr. Kellyann’s plan!” didn’t have hunger or cravings.

For more guideAnd my husband did it with lines, tips and me, and I actually lost more recipes, check than him! I have energy like I’m drinking coffee all day, but out Dr. Kellyann’s Cleanse and I can finally sleep at night. It Reset or go to was exactly what I needed.”

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“If you’re like me, you’re usually rushing around and not taking care of yourself.

I was eating poorly, not getting enough sleep, feeling depressed. I thought a five-day reset was exactly what I needed to get out of my slump. And it worked!” shares the Tampa-area Chicken & ‘rice’ soup administrative assistant, 58, This version of Dr. Kellya nn’s basic who sped off a pound a day. detox soup will soothe your soul!

“It gave me a clearer mind 1 head cauliflower and jump-started my energy.

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Dr. Kellyann’s soups and smoothies are like a spa getaway for your body

KETO DETOX SHAKES Blend 1 scoop collagen powder, 1 cup unsweetened almond or coconut milk, 1 serving frozen berries, 2 Tbs. unsweetened cocoa powder, stevia or monk fruit sweetener and ice to taste. Enjoy as a lunch.

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Score many with one A great way to save time and money? Buy a gift basket and repackage the contents into smaller presents, advises savings expert Trae Bodge. “You’ll find huge baskets filled with everything from beauty products to gourmet snacks at BJs and Costco,” she says. Not a member of a wholesale store? At The Home Depot, gift baskets are brimming with Ghirardelli chocolates for less than $30!

Send unique gift cards A new free app is making it easy to send ultra-personalized gift cards in seconds. “It’s called GiftYa, and it lets you choose a dollar amount for almost any merchant, even local businesses,” reveals Bodge. “Say your mom has a favorite manicurist in town—even if that business doesn’t have gift cards, you can text her a GiftYa and she’ll be able to use it when she goes for her holiday mani.”

Head to the drugstore “In the last days leading up to Christmas, you’ll find steep savings—as much as 50% off— on everything from decorations to cute teddy bears, at the drugstore,” says Bodge. And be sure to check out the photo department: You can create a photo book in an hour, even on the 24th, for as much as 40% off.

“These gifts are so meaningful, and no one will ever know they only took an hour to make!”

Lift their spirits An inspiring way to share the joy of the season and relieve stress? Pick up an inexpensive journal for a loved one and give it a “head start,” urges savings maven Jeanette Pavini. “On the first few pages, I write some of my favorite quotes and include an inscription, encouraging the giftee to finish the journal with their favorite affirmations,” she says. “It only takes

minutes and I feel so much joy afterward.”

Make it easy Create a jolly ambience It’s easy to make merry mood lifters in minutes. “All you need is pine greenery—in giveaway bins at home-improvement stores—and candles,” says savings pro Mary Hunt. “Nothing makes your home more beautiful faster than candles.”

Another small touch? Just placing holiday hand towels from the dollar store in your bathroom shows guests how much care you put into the details, yet takes almost no time.

Follow your own rules If it’s too hard to gather everyone on Christmas, consider a new tradition of spending the day after together, says Hunt.

“It’ll give you more time to prepare and you’ll be more relaxed.” And rather than stress over time-consuming rituals, just flex your creativity. “One of my readers simply hid an envelope in their tree with a clue to where a gift was hiding—even when their kids grew into adults, this ‘holiday hunt’ was their favorite ritual.” In the end, she notes, just being with loved ones will make you feel like you have all the time in the world.

Our expert panel Trae Bodge is a shopping pro and personal finance expert who has appeared on dozens of TV shows, including Rachael Ray and Inside Edition.

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Jeanette Pavini, a “family member” on Hallmark’s Home & Family, is a consumer expert specializing in helping people save money and create a savvier lifestyle.

Mary Hunt, author of DebtProof Your Christmas, is the founder of Debt-Proof Living, consisting in part of the syndicated column Everyday Cheapskate.

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“Spreading love is Candace Cameron Bure first stole our hearts as D.J. Tanner on Full House in the late ’80s, and has since blossomed into a talented actress, author, mom and role model for millions. But despite her success, Candace admits she still struggles with self-doubt and fear. Here, how focusing on love and learning to trust her gut keeps her confident, brave and blissful!

By Bonnie Siegler

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andace Cameron Bure has come a long way from her days as a beloved child star.

With her radiant smile and a heartfelt sincerity that touches every fan, friend and family member, she has inspired millions, not just as an actress, but as an author, producer, director, entrepreneur and even as a contestant on Dancing with the Stars.

“I was scared out of my mind on that show!” Candace laughs as she sits down with Woman’s World. “I had never danced before, let alone in front of so many people. I like to feel prepared, so doing something I’m not necessarily good at, or that I haven’t done before, is terrifying.

It causes a lot of insecurity and fear.”

Though the list of things Candace is not good at is a short one, that fear has been present at every turn.

“Every day of my life, I experience a lack of self-confidence,” she admits.

“But I think we all experience that from time to time. The important

thing is to push through it—fake it until you make it, even! Don’t let anything hold you back from achieving your dreams and goals.”

Today, Candace has found the secret to finding balance, inspiration and peace, while still chasing her dreams. “I’m much more thoughtful about what I want to do now,” she shares. “Taking the time to really think it through gives everything so much more meaning!” And she’ll need that sense of certainty now more than ever with a new children’s book, Grow, Candace, Grow, debuting in January, the recent launch of her CookCraft cookware line and readying for the upcoming hustle of the holidays.

“With everything I do, I just want to reflect love,” Candace says with a smile. “We’re in this life together, so let’s do what we can to respect one another, promote kindness and love each other.” Here, Candace’s secrets to finding confidence, joy and bliss all year long!

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Share in the spirit of the season with Candace’s 25th Hallmark movie, Christmas Town, out now and executive produced by Candace herself. “I love Christmas and doing these movies!” she says. “This film is all about fostering kids and adoption—a theme I just love!” You can also see Candace in Hallmark’s latest installment of Aurora Teagarden Mysteries (check local listings).

the key to true joy!”

Find peace in being present

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Read your way to tranquility “I love reading—it’s so relaxing!” Candace shares. “I just finished The Path Between Us and started Enneagram. I love reading about personality types because it helps me form better relationships. But I’m always reading a lot of books because I’m looking for one that I want to turn into my next movie. I also love a glass of wine and a hot bath. It really helps me get my mind to stop thinking about work once I get home— that’s my sanctuary!”

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4 Candace (right) with her daughter, Natasha (left), and son Lev (center)

Discover grace in all of life’s seasons “I’m just about to become an empty nester with my last child leaving home,” shares the mom of three. “Though I can’t say I’m looking forward to it, as I have such a close relationship with my children, I know this is just another season of life. I focus on how thrilled I am for them to start a new chapter too, and it brings me such joy.”

“I always spend a few minutes in prayer before my day starts,” Candace says. “I try to shut everything off—the phone and the computer. When I’m with my family, I want to be present and available and actually be there. It takes some practice and discipline, but those are the things at the start and end of my day that help me find my focus and give me peace.”

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3 Candace and her mom, Ba rbara (left), volunteering at a local ho meless shelter during the holiday s

Focus on what’s most important “I used to go nuts decorating for Christmas, but I found that by Christmas Day, I’d be exhausted!” Candace says.

“My decor is more simple now—a wreath, special ornaments. I love the little pieces that give the season meaning.” She also focuses on bringing joy to others. “Every year, my family and I go to a homeless shelter with breakfast for all the residents. We eat with them, share stories and bring gifts.

It just makes my heart grow!”

Time with her husband and children brings peace and meaning to Candace’s holidays

Let the holidays be your respite “I decided that the month of December was the time I needed to press pause last year,” Candace says. “I needed to slow down so I could be there for all the holiday events I love to do with my family and to really recharge. I even took a two-week break from social media, which revitalized me more than I realized! I felt present in every moment and just enjoyed spending time with the people I love most.”

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Learn your limits An admitted people pleaser, Candace loves to help others—but she says that it can often lead to taking on too much.

“It’s a little painful to say no,” she says.

“I’m definitely not comfortable doing it!

But I’ve learned over the years that I’m so much better off saying no—and it’s okay to say! It opens the door for you to learn what you really want, and helps you say ‘yes’ to the things you really want to do!”

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Have fun at a Tie a bow on your holiday to-do list in great company! Invite your friends over for an afternoon spent packaging presents, sipping sangria and sampling sweets in a merry setting

Bring on cheer with a bitty bouquet in a bag A pretty posy presented in a tiny gift bag makes any surface merry! To make, slip a water-filled glass into a mini gift sack (like Medium Buffalo Plaid Drawstring Bags, $9 for 12, OrientalTrading.com), then fill with an amaryllis bloom, berries and greenery.

Welcome everyone with a gorgeous gift-wrap hub

Cast a warm glow with a twinkling centerpiece Add ambience with an apple-kissed twinkler.

To do: Set a soaked floral foam wreath in a low bowl. Press evergreen and heather snippets into foam, overlapping slightly. Pierce 10 apples with toothpicks; press into foam. To finish, add a battery-run candle to center.

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“Throwing a last-minute wrapping party is an easy way to have some fun with friends while being productive,” says party pro Tammy Mitchell (PinkPeppermintDesign.com), who made this jolly wrapping station. To get her look, top a table with sweet treats, bottled drinks and jars of supplies like scissors, bows and washi tape. Stow larger items, like gift boxes, under the table.

Make merry memories with a fun game Don’t be afraid to stock up on dollar-store gift wrap—you can always use the extra for games that’ll get everyone giggling! To play the “Oven Mitt” game, cut lengths of paper that are large enough to wrap small jewelry gift boxes. Then instruct guests to slip on a pair of dollar-store oven mitts and see who can wrap the prettiest present in 2 minutes.

Award the winners with scratch-off lottery tickets or Christmas ornaments.

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Wrap faster with the ‘fold and flip’

Wrap square and rectangular boxes in seconds with this simple trick: Center your gift diagonally on a sheet of wrapping paper large enough to cover the gift. Fold two opposite corners of the paper toward each other, overlapping, and tape to secure. Make a crease in the paper on all four corners, then fold the remaining corners over the gift, taping to secure. For a video tutorial, search “How to gift wrap diagonally” at YouTube.com.

Sweeten the day with reindeer dessert pops

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These sweet no-bake reindeer treats save on precious party prep time! To make each, insert a candy stick between the cookie layers of a Nutter Butter sandwich cookie. Dip each cookie into melted chocolate chips, lay on parchment paper and let set. Press on candy eyes and a red M&M nose. Break a mini pretzel in half and press into sides of cookie for antlers. Display pops in candy-filled cups.

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Serve up smiles with a festive sangria sipper It can be tricky to estimate how many bottles of wine you’ll need for your favorite elves.

Instead, try serving a tasty sangria that only requires one bottle! Better yet, you can make a batch up to two days ahead of time. To make, cut 1 to 2 apples into chunks and 1 orange into slices. Place the fruit in a large pitcher, then pour in 1 ⁄4 cup of orange liqueur, 1 cup of pomegranate juice and 1 bottle of red wine; stir well and chill in the fridge.

When ready to serve, pour into tall glasses, then top each with 1 Tbs. of pomegranate seeds, a splash of club soda and a rosemary sprig.

Rather than shell out $9 for 16 feet of printed wrapping paper, you can get a jumbo 200-foot roll of solid-colored gift wrap for as little as $7 at craft stores. A solid red or green wrap creates the perfect backdrop for dressing up presents with dollar-store bows. No time to pick up paper? Wrap gifts in around-the-house materials like kraft paper, sheet music or crossword puzzle pages.

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Pretty bows and ribbons can really add that festive finishing touch, making your present even more special. If any of your bows or ribbons look wrinkled or less-than-perfect, restore their beauty with this quick tip: Toss them in the dryer (set on low heat) with a clean damp cloth for 2 minutes. The low heat combined with the moisture in the cloth will expand bows to their original shape, plus take wrinkles out of fabric ribbons.

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It’s the most wonderful—and busy!— time of the year! Luckily, sweetening everyone’s holiday is a cinch with these mix-magic treats that are ready in a flash

Eggnog Cupcakes Rum flavoring and nutmeg transform cupcakes into a seasonal sensation 1 (15.25 oz.) pkg. French vanilla cake mix 3 eggs 1 ⁄2 cup oil 11 ⁄2 tsp. rum extract 1 ⁄2 tsp. ground nutmeg 1 (3.4 oz.) pkg. instant vanilla pudding mix 1 cup milk 1 cup butter, at room temp., cut into pieces

Red M&M’s and leaf-shaped spearmint gumdrops (optional)

Heat oven to 350°F. Line 18 muffin cups with cupcake liners. On low speed, beat cake mix with 1 cup water, eggs, oil, extract and nutmeg until blended, 30 sec.; on medium speed, beat 2 min. Divide among cupcake liners. Bake until pick inserted into centers comes out clean, 20–25 min.

Cool 10 min. Transfer from pans to racks.

On low speed, beat pudding mix with milk until blended and smooth; let stand until thickened, about 5 min. On medium speed, gradually beat in butter until smooth. Dividing evenly, spread over cupcake. If desired, garnish with M&M’s and gumdrops.

Servings: 18. Active time: 30 min.

Total time: 2 hrs. Calories: 277 Protein: 2g Fat: 19g (8g sat.) Chol.: 59mg Carbs.: 25g Sodium: 349mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 16g

Christmas mmm Mocha Walnut Brownies Just a kiss of coffee turns brownie mix into gourmet treats—and our sugar sprinkling makes ’em extra festive 1 (18.3 oz.) pkg. chewy fudge brownie mix 3 eggs 1

⁄2 cup oil

2 Tbs. instant coffee powder 1

Heat oven to 325°F. Line 9" square baking pan with enough foil to overhang sides by 2"; coat with cooking spray. With spoon, stir together brownie mix, eggs, oil, 1 ⁄4 cup water and coffee powder until blended and smooth.

⁄2 cup chopped walnuts

Confectioners’ sugar (optional)

Transfer batter to pan. Bake until toothpick inserted 1" from edge of pan comes

out clean, 25–27 min. Cool 20 min. Using foil, lift from pan to rack. Cut brownie into squares. If desired, place star stencils over brownies; sprinkle, sift or sieve confectioners’ sugar over. Carefully remove stencils.

Servings: 16. Active time: 25 min.

Total time: 2 hrs., 10 min. Calories: 233 Protein: 3g Fat: 12g (2g sat.) Chol.: 35mg Carbs.: 28g Sodium: 162mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 18g

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Chocolate Cherry Trifle Starting with premade poundcake speeds this festive mile-high confection to the table in 25 minutes fast 1 (14 oz.) pkg. frozen chocolate poundcake, such as Sara Lee, thawed 1 (5.9 oz.) pkg. + 1 (3.9 oz.) pkg. instant chocolate pudding mix 5 cups milk 11 â „2 tsp. almond extract 2 (21 oz.) cans cherry pie filling, such as Comstock More Fruit 4 cups frozen whipped topping, from 16-oz. cont., thawed

Drained canned pitted sour cherries and/or drained maraschino cherries (optional)

Cut poundcake crosswise into 20 slices; reserve. On low speed, beat both pudding mixes with milk until smooth; beat in extract. Let stand until thickened, 5 min.

Line bottom of 15-cup trifle dish or similar size glass bowl with half of cake slices.

Top with 3 cups pudding, 1 can pie filling and 2 cups whipped topping, spreading evenly and to edges. Repeat layering with remaining cake, pudding, pie filling and whipped topping. Cover; chill until ready to serve. If desired, garnish with cherries.

Servings: 24. Active time: 20 min. Total time: 25 min. Calories: 225 Protein: 2g Fat: 7g (4g sat.) Chol.: 10mg Carbs.: 36g Sodium: 292mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 29g

Chocolate Spice Bundt Cake For even more yum, soak the raisins in rum before tossing them into the batter of our chocolaty spiced delight 1 (15.25 oz.) pkg. spice cake mix 1 (3.9 oz.) pkg. instant chocolate pudding mix 3 eggs 1

⁄3 cup oil

1 cup raisins 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 5 tsp. milk

42–45 min. Let cool 20 min. Transfer from pan to rack; let cool completely. In bowl, stir together confectioners’ sugar and milk until smooth and pourable. Spoon glaze over cake. If desired, just before serving, garnish cake with cherries.

Transfer batter to pan; with spatula, spread top to smooth. Bake until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean,

Servings: 16. Active time: 25 min. Total time: 3 hrs., 20 min. Calories: 243 Protein: 3g Fat: 7g (1g sat.) Chol.: 35mg Carbs.: 45g Sodium: 339mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 30g

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Glacé cherries (optional)

Heat oven to 350°F. Generously coat 10-cup Bundt pan with baking spray with flour. On low speed, beat cake mix, pudding mix, 1 cup water, eggs and oil until blended, 30 sec.; on medium speed, beat 2 min. Stir in raisins.

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Two tasty takes on potato pancakes HOLIDAY SPECIAL

Beet Latkes

We gave traditional potato pancakes a spicy kick by adding chiles, cilantro and garlic 2 1 ⁄2 lbs. baking potatoes, peeled, shredded 1 large onion, chopped 2 eggs 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded 1 clove garlic 1 tsp. salt 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 1 ⁄4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 Tbs. cornstarch Oil for frying Salsa and lime wedges (optional)

Transfer potatoes to kitchen towel–lined sieve. Twist towel around potatoes to squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

Transfer potatoes to large bowl. In food processor, process onion, eggs, jalapeño, garlic and salt until onion is pureed and mixture is frothy, 30 sec. Stir onion mixture, breadcrumbs, cilantro and cornstarch into potatoes.

In skillet, heat 1 ⁄4" oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, shape potato mixture into patties, 3 Tbs. per each, squeezing out as much moisture as possible. Carefully add to hot oil. Cook, turning once, until golden brown, 2–3 min. per side. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with salsa and lime wedges.

Servings: 8. Active time: 25 min. Total time: 30 min.

Calories: 214 Protein: 5g Fat: 7g (1g sat.) Chol.: 47mg Carbs.: 34g Sodium: 331mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 3g

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Shredded beets give a delicious kiss of sweetness to this holiday favorite—you can swap in carrots if you prefer 1

⁄2 cup sour cream 1 Tbs. horseradish 2 1 ⁄2 lbs. baking potatoes, peeled, shredded 1 large onion, chopped 2 eggs 1 tsp. salt 2 cups shredded fresh beets, from 2–3 beets 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 1 ⁄4 cup chopped scallion 1 Tbs. cornstarch 1 tsp. ground cumin Oil for frying

Mix sour cream and horseradish; reserve. Transfer potatoes to kitchen towel–lined sieve. Twist towel around

potatoes to squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

Transfer potatoes to bowl. In food processor, process onion, eggs and salt until onion is pureed and mixture is frothy, 30 sec. Stir onion mixture, beets and next 4 ingredients into potatoes.

In skillet, heat 1 ⁄4" oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, shape potato mixture into patties, about 3 Tbs. per, squeezing out as much moisture as possible. Carefully add to hot oil. Cook, turning once, until golden, 2–3 min. per side. Drain. Serve with reserved sour cream mixture.

Servings: 8. Active time: 25 min. Total time: 30 min.

Calories:251 Protein: 6g Fat: 9g (2g sat.) Chol.: 54mg Carbs.: 37g Sodium: 365mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 5g

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Jalapeño Garlic Latkes

Festive breakfasts!

Brie and Bacon Quiche

Pear Streusel Muffins

Apple Cranberry Crisp

Sausage and Potato Frittata

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So easy, so delicious!

Pear Streusel Muffins

Brie and Bacon Quiche This rich treat can be made ahead and gently reheated

Juicy bits of fresh pear sweeten these morning miracles that are extra easy to whip up thanks to self-rising flour 1

2 ⁄2 cups self-rising all-purpose flour 1 cup packed light brown sugar 3

⁄4 tsp. ground ginger

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⁄4 cup butter, melted

2 pears, cored, diced 2

⁄3 cup milk, at room temp.

1 egg, beaten

Heat oven to 350°F. Line 16 muffin cups with cupcake liners. In bowl, with fork, stir together 1 ⁄2 cup flour, 1 ⁄2 cup brown sugar and 1 ⁄4 tsp. ginger;

1 sheet (half of 14.1 oz. pkg.) refrigerated piecrust dough

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stir in ⁄4 cup butter until crumbs form. Reserve.

4 slices bacon, diced

In separate bowl, combine remaining flour, 1 ⁄2 cup brown sugar and 1 ⁄2 tsp. ginger; stir in pears. Combine milk and egg with remaining butter; stir into pear mixture until batter just forms. Divide among liners; top with crumb mixture.

Bake until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 30 min. Let cool 15 min. on rack. Transfer from pans to racks; serve warm.

Servings: 16. Active time: 20 min. Total time: 1 hr., 10 min.

Calories: 222 Protein: 3g Fat: 9g (6g sat.) Chol.: 36mg Carbs.: 32g Sodium: 314mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 16g

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1 cup frozen peas, cooked 3 eggs 1 cup milk 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme 3 oz. Brie cheese, sliced

Place rimmed baking sheet on center rack in oven. Heat oven to 425°F. Coat 9" tart pan with removable bottom

6 eggs 1

⁄3 cup milk

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⁄4 tsp. salt

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⁄4 tsp. pepper

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⁄2 cup shredded Swiss cheese (2 oz.)

Half of 14-oz. pkg. kielbasa sausage, cut into 1 ⁄4"-thick slices 1 red pepper, cut into 1 ⁄2"-wide strips 1 clove garlic, minced 1 (15 oz.) can no-saltadded sliced potatoes, drained

Heat oven to 375°F. Whisk first 4 ingredients; add cheese.

Heat 10" ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add kielbasa; cook, flipping, until browned, 5–7 min.; remove.

In same skillet, cook pepper strips and garlic, covered, over medium-low heat, stirring, until tender, 8–10 min. Stir in kielbasa and potatoes; add egg mixture. Over medium heat, cook until edges start to set, 5 min. Transfer to oven. Bake until center is set, 25 min.

Servings: 4. Active time: 30 min. Total time: 1 hr.

Calories: 395 Protein: 21g Fat: 27g (10g sat.) Chol.: 330mg Carbs.: 16g Sodium: 823mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 4g

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In skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat, stirring, until browned, 12–15 min. Drain. Transfer bacon mixture and peas to crust.

Beat eggs, milk, flour and thyme. Pour into crust; top with Brie. Bake on hot baking sheet until set in center, 35 min.

Servings: 8. Active time: 35 min. Total time: 1 hr., 20 min.

Calories: 228 Protein: 9g Fat: 14g (6g sat.) Chol.: 93mg Carbs.: 18g Sodium: 370mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 3g

Sausage and Potato Frittata For a hearty start to the holiday, fuel up on a fluffy baked omelet made with convenient ready-to-use potatoes

⁄2 cup chopped onion

with cooking spray. Fit dough into pan. Line with foil; fill with dried beans. Bake on hot baking sheet 10 min. Remove foil with beans. Bake crust until golden, 5 min. Reduce oven to 400°F.

Apple Cranberry Crisp Canned cranberry sauce gets this treat oven-ready fast 1 (14 oz.) can whole-berry cranberry sauce 1

⁄4 cup apple juice

2 Tbs. + 1 ⁄4 cup granulated sugar 11 ⁄2 lbs. apples, peeled, cored, quartered 11 ⁄4 cups all-purpose flour 1

⁄2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

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⁄2 cup chopped nuts

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⁄4 cup packed light brown sugar

11 ⁄2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1

⁄2 cup butter, melted

Heat oven to 350°F. Coat shallow 2 qt. baking dish with cooking spray. In bowl, combine cranberry sauce, juice and 2 Tbs. granulated sugar.

Spread in baking dish; top with even layer of apples. In separate bowl, mix flour, oats, nuts, brown sugar, cinnamon and remaining granulated sugar. With fork, stir in butter until crumbs form; sprinkle over fruit. Cover with foil.

Bake 25 min.; uncover. Bake until apples are tender, filling is bubbly and crumbs are golden, 20–25 min.

Servings: 8. Active time: 20 min. Total time:1 hr., 30 min.

Calories: 417 Protein: 4g Fat: 17g (8g sat.) Chol.: 31mg Carbs.: 63g Sodium: 102mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 40g

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W elcome guests with cozy holiday charm ADD FESTIVE FLAIR “It’s super-easy to bring holiday charm to any bedroom,” assures Cutler. Here, a faux garland is draped along the headboard and fresh-cut evergreens are popped into a vase. “These tiny touches— plus red and green accents— make a big impact in no time!”

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MAKE IT INVITING OFFER 5-STAR COMFORT “This cozy bed-and-breakfast look is all about layering,” notes Cutler. “Different guests are going to have different versions of comfort, so this allows them to snuggle up with one blanket—or three!” To get a luxe feel at home, Cutler suggests layering comforters, throws and pillows in different weights and textures, from cotton to velvet.

“Setting out a warm welcome for guests will instantly make them feel special,” says Cutler. His quick, low-cost ideas: Place a serving tray filled with snacks, small bottles of water and a jar of blooms or greenery on a table or bench. “It’s also nice to leave extra toiletries in pretty boxes and jot the Wi-Fi password on a note.”

It’s not too late to get your spare room ready for Christmas visitors! Interior designer Mark Cutler, who has appeared on HGTV’s Designers’ Challenge, shares his last-minute style tweaks guaranteed to spread warmth and cheer

WW Picks: Little hits of happy!

Maximize coziness A soft throw makes any space comfier. ($30, Aprima Burgundy Queen Supreme Velvet Blanket, BigLots.com)

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Inspire tidings of comfort and joy with a cozy-cute embroidered pillow. ($14, Winter Wonder Lane Ivory “Joy” Wreath Pillow, BigLots.com)

“Mixing prints makes any space lively, but it can be tricky,” says Cutler. Here, checkered curtains and candy cane– striped bedding draw the eye. “To make it cohesive, keep designs in the samesize scale or repeat at least one hue.”

Refresh your space This candle envelopes the room in soothing scents of warm vanilla and crisp pine. ($27, Vanilla Balsam 3-Wick Candle, BathAndBodyWorks.com)

Offer so-cute storage Stow extra throws stylishly in this plaid bin—or leave it out as a place for guests to store their stuff! ($15, Flannel Soft Storage Bin, ChristmasTreeShops.com)

WW DIY: Turn extra baubles and vases into a lovely tabletop trio This dazzling decorative trio adds effortless holiday flair and fragrance to any room! Here’s the simple how-to: What you’ll need:

For more tips, follow Cutler on Instagram @CutlerMark or visit MarkCutlerDesign.com

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1 Fill vases with foam

Fill each vase with cut-tofit soaked floral foam. Snip greenery (like holly and boxwood) to 3"; press into foam to form a collar around rim.

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Nestle one ornament in center of collar. Twist wire onto mini baubles, pine cones, berries and cinnamon sticks and weave into greenery.

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with a karate chop When it comes to throw pillows, it’s what’s inside that counts. “I always use downfilled pillow inserts, so they can be fluffed and chopped for showings,” shares Kristie Barnett (TheDecorologist.com). “This instantly creates a luxurious effect.” Get the look by fluffing your pillows, then using a karate chop to create an indentation in the top. Upholstery showing its age?

“It’s a trick of the trade to use a textured blanket—thick, chunky weaves—to camouflage wear,” says Barnett. “I often fold a blanket in half, draping it down the center of the sofa back and seat for a clean look.”

Refresh your space

with warm light “If I only have a half hour to freshen up a space, I make a beeline for the windows,” reveals stager Jill Vegas, author of Speed Decorating. “I just spritz the glass with cleaner to instantly let in 25% more light and make the room look bigger.” Your next step to a beautifully bright home? Standardize your light bulbs so they’re all the same, harmonious tone.

Adds Barnett, “Consider 75- or 100-watt soft-white bulbs for lovely warmth.”

Modernize your mantel

with an artful lean Have a framed photo or piece of art you haven’t gotten around to hanging? Don’t! Instead, prop it on a shelf or mantel, suggests Vegas. “This small choice helps a space feel fresh and unstuffy, and only takes a second. I especially like propping a mirror on a console in the entryway.” Tip: Thrift stores are full of framed art and mirrors that are perfect for this purpose!

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Add a jolt of joy

with faux fronds “Now that you can get lovely faux plants at places like HomeGoods and Marshalls, I no longer budget for fresh flowers when I stage,” reveals Barnett. “Grasses and succulents that mimic the real thing boost your mood and ‘wake up’ a space, especially if your furniture is more traditional.”

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Is your furniture “under arrest”?

“That’s what it looks like when your pieces are pushed against a wall!” laughs Vegas. “The room becomes like a donut with a ton of dead space inside.” Luckily you don’t need to relocate your couch to counteract the effect. Vegas likes to take an accent chair and simply angle it toward the center of the room.

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Let’s say you bought your mom a big gift along with a bunch of little gifts—like a Keurig coffee maker plus two coffee mugs. Give the smaller gifts away to other folks you need gifts for, such as a coworker or neighbor. A University of Michigan and Virginia Tech University study found that giving a big gift alone makes it seem more impressive than pairing it with less valuable items. Researchers chalk it up to a brain quirk that makes us automatically average out the value of an entire group of gifts, lessening the impact of the one present we really want the recipient to get excited over.

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43 “The Way We ” 44 Sylvester, to Tweety 45 Take the gold 46 Poorly lit 47 “Bingo!” ” 48 “Much to my 51 Hit the road 52 Coming to a halt 55 Beaver’s work 56 Gets the lead out?

58 Get firm 59 In the know 61 Parking place 62 Pudding-like dessert 65 “Go team!”

66 Family tree entry 71 Right on the map 72 Transmits 75 Atlantic catch 76 No. on a business card

77 Chowed down 78 Freshly painted 79 Cornfield bird 81 Cookers 82 By way of, briefly 84 Ballpoint, e.g.

85 Fill-up filler 86 Lake vessel 87 Have to have -esteem 89 90 Center X or O 91 Took five 94 Chick’s sound 95 Gets smaller 99 On hand 101 Ballet wear 103 Baking sheet 104 Darn, as socks 105 Actor Neeson 106 Barbra’s Funny Girl co-star joke!”

107 “This (2 wds.)

108 Hunted 109 Mamas’ boys

110 Sunbeams 111 Give up

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47 Planet of the 49 Its license plates say “Famous potatoes” 50 Like a canary 51 Light bulb unit 53 “Check this out!”

54 Attend to a plot 57 Highway 60 “Hold it!”

62 Stew ingredient 63 Swearing-in words -friendly 64 67 Biol. branch for size 68 Try (2 wds.)

69 Emphatic no fails...”

70 “If all 73 Blown away 74 Michelangelo, for one 80 Call, as a game 81 California’s ocean

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16 Madam 24 Genetic stuff 26 “Don’t give up!”

28 Grassland 31 Propel, in a way bread 32 33 Joshes 34 Cut, maybe 35 Disney’s fish 36 Actor Connery 37 Pound 39 Has dues due 40 Dandy 41 Aardvark fare 43 Like sheets after bleaching 44 Ivan the Terrible, e.g.

83 Higgledypiggledy 84 Piano parts 85 Charge 86 Garage contents 88 Wriggly fish 89 Appears 90 Day after Wed. 91 Turnpike turnoff ?!”

92 “Did you 93 All there 94 Agenda 95 “Don’t go!”

96 Sniffer 97 Giving gin fizz 98 100 High school class, for short 102 Actress Thurman

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Use the letters highlighted in the finished puzzle to spell a unique winter creation

For answers to Crossword and Sudoku, turn to pg 50

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SOLVE-IT-YOURSELF

Mystery

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hould I go first?” Peggy asked, holding the three envelopes she’d discovered in her Christmas stocking. Each was numbered in festive green ink.

Finding “clue” envelopes in their stockings was a game she and her husband, Dale, had created in order to stretch out the time opening gifts on Christmas morning. Like all good traditions, it stuck.

Each of the envelopes contained one riddle. And the answer to the riddle provided hints of what her Christmas gifts would be.

Dale gestured for her to start, so Peggy opened the first envelope and read the clue: Which of Santa’s reindeer is the fastest?

“Oh, I know this!” she said as words like speeder and sprinter came to mind. But, none of those rang a bell so Peggy hummed the Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer song, mentally reviewing the lyrics.

You know Dasher and— “Dasher!” she blurted.

When Dale nodded, she beamed and unfolded the second envelope.

Which of Santa’s reindeer is the best dressed? At first at a loss, Peggy decided to replay

Reindeer riddles

the song in her head again. You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen. Comet and Cupid and Donner and— “Donner!” Peggy exclaimed, so excited to have solved the riddle that she nearly knocked over her coffee mug.

Dale laughed. “Way to go!” he said. He pointed at the third, and last, envelope.

Opening it, Peggy scanned the words. Which of Santa’s reindeer can be seen in outer space?

“That one is too easy,” she said with a playful nudge of Dale’s arm. “Comet!”

“Far out!” Dale said with a wink. “Now, each of your Christmas gifts contains three letters in a row that matches the same three letters in one of the

“I think he’s got an idea”

answers—specifically the second, third and fourth letter.”

“So, the answer ‘Dasher,’” Peggy clarified. “That means the first gift will contain the letters ‘a-s-h’?”

When Dale nodded, Peggy tried to think of what the gift may be. Her Christmas list had only three items: a nice sweater to wear at work, a bottle of white wine and a vacation getaway.

Peggy made a thoughtful noise as she considered gifts containing the letters “a-s-h.”

She was still lost in thought when Dale passed her first gift.

Rectangular and not too heavy, Peggy knew it was a clothing box. In which case, it must be a sweater. That’s when the letters began to make sense.

“Cashmere?” she guessed.

“Open it!” Dale grinned.

Removing the snowflakepatterned paper, Peggy lifted off the top of the box to reveal a soft pink cashmere sweater. “I was right!” she enthused, running her hand over the fuzzy knit. “It’s so lovely!”

After Peggy set the box aside, Dale handed her the second gift. Concealed in a gift bag behind layers of tissue, this one was heavier and glugged somewhat when she shook it. A bottle of wine, Peggy

realized, remembering her wish list. She recalled the second answer, “Donner,” which hinted that the gift would contain the letters “o-n-n.”

“Oh, I know this one!” she blurted. “Chardonnay!” She reached within the tissue to retrieve a bottle of her favorite wine. “Gosh, I’m a whiz at this!”

“You’re doing great,” Dale agreed. “But, I saved the most challenging one for last.” He handed her the last gift, a smallish box that hardly weighed anything at all.

“This will be a tough guess,” Peggy conceded. She realized that, unlike the first two, the actual gift offered no physical hint at all. So, she thought about the answer “Comet” and the letters “o-m-e.”

As the answer dawned, Peggy looked up at her smiling husband, her eyes wide and prickled with tears of joy.

“My goodness!” she breathed, ripping off the gift wrap with shaky hands. Lifting open the box, she gasped. She’d guessed right, again. Nestled inside were two airplane tickets to…

—Kendra Yoder

Q: Where was Peggy’s trip to?

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Person, Place or Thing?

Can you guess which happened first, second and third?

Can you guess what I am?

A. Elvis Presley stars in Blue Hawaii B. McDonald’s adds the Quarter Pounder to its American menu C. Margaret Thatcher becomes Britain’s first female prime minister

not an actual house Q I was born in Germany, near the beginning of the 19th century Q Part of my name comes from the Latin word for “coming” Q Sometimes I come with candy

Q You can find me in stores Q I can be religious in nature—

or just plain fun Q December is my favorite month Q I help mark the (holi)days Q I celebrate the countdown to Christmas Person, Place or Thing? I am an Advent calendar

Q I have doors and windows, but am

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SPIRIT LIFTERS

My Guardian Angel Readers share their stories of divine intervention

7 Days of Take one a day and feel great all week!

Day 1 Near and far, big and small, miracles happen!

Day 2 You are a gift to the world Day 3 Dreams come true for people like you!

Day 4 You’re stronger than anything trying to hold you back Day 5 Let your wish list be an action plan and great things will come!

Day 6 You hold a special place in many hearts Day 7 Positivity works!

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A timely solution When it looked like Woman’s World reader Terri L. Osburn’s family would have to go without a tree for Christmas, a creative angel saved their holiday. She writes:

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ith five children and my husband often being laid off during winter when production slowed, Christmas was always a “careful” time in our family. “Careful” meaning thrifty with inexpensive gifts and homemade cookies and candy to fill the stockings.

“Careful” also meant that instead of buying a Christmas tree, I would hike out into the woods that surrounded our home to search for a tree. Most likely one that would be considered Charlie Brown-ish, but beautiful to us all the same.

One year, the tree I brought back to the house was small.

The trunk was a mere five inches across, and it wobbled in its stand. Still, we decorated the branches with colored lights, our favorite ornaments and sprinkles of tinsel that we saved year after year.

All was well, until one night, the tree—too small for its stand—began to lean and then topple. Frantically, we scrambled to straighten it, but

it refused to stay in place. There seemed to be no other solution than to take the tree down.

In tears, I ran upstairs so the children wouldn’t see me cry. How could I tell them we would have to do without a

“Suddenly, I heard a voice, and an idea became clear in my mind!” tree this year? In their eyes, we needed one, or else Santa might not even come to our house.

I sat in the bathroom on the edge of the bathtub and tried to prepare myself for the worst. Then, suddenly, I heard a voice clearly say, “Get a bucket and some stones.” The idea became clear in my mind. It could work! I smiled.

I rushed outside to the garage to get a bucket. Lining the backyard flower bed, I found several fist-size, rounded stones. In minutes, our tree was upright once again, this time held firmly in place and ready for Christmas Day. I like to think it was an angel who spoke those helpful words to me that saved our tree and our tradition. But, more

importantly, they were words that restored my faith in angels and comforted me as I remembered that someone is always looking out for us!

ANGEL EXPERT KYLE GRAY SAYS… “Angels love Christmas because it’s a time to bring family and loved ones together. The angels know the importance of holidays and sharing a magical time with family, so it’s no surprise that Terri’s guardian angel was on hand to lend inspiration and to bring a solution to this issue. When we put up the Christmas tree, angels dance around us because this becomes a symbol that magic is available to us all.”

If you have an angel story you’d like to share, please send it, along with a clear photo of yourself and your name, address and phone number to: Angels, Woman’s World, 270 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632, or email 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 reused. Kyle Gray (KyleGray.co.uk and Instagram.com/KyleGrayUK) is an internationally known angel expert. He is the author of six books, including Angel Prayers, Wings of Forgiveness and Raise Your Vibration, as well as two bestselling card decks and the host of “Angel Club” at HayHouseRadio.com.

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Inspiration

Circle of kindness Readers share little reminders of how much goodness there is in the world “HIS GESTURE BRIGHTENED MY DAY!” I was sending a care package to my deployed son-in-law. As I placed the package on the post office counter, the postman asked, “Special package?” “Yes. It’s going to my deployed son-in-law, and I’m sending him extra love,” I said. As I released my hug on the box, I pointed to some loose tape and asked if he’d reinforce it. “Sure,” he smiled and, with that, he wrapped his arms around the box and hugged it. “There!

I sent him my love too.” His kind gesture brightened my day!

—Nancy Panko, Fuquay Varina, NC “HE SAVED ME FROM EVEN BIGGER CAR TROUBLE!” One day, I was driving on the highway, when, suddenly, a horn startled me. I turned to see the man driving alongside me signaling frantically toward the front of my car.

Only then did I notice steam coming from under my hood. I pulled into a café’s lot and he followed. He opened the hood, but the radiator cap was too hot to touch. So we went into the café, he bought coffee for us and then he gave me some car maintenance tips. When the engine cooled, he added coolant. He saved me from much bigger car trouble in the future. He made my day!

—Dace Pedecis, Tacoma, WA “THEY MADE OUR WAIT SO MUCH MORE COMFORTABLE!” Recently, I took my almost 98-year-old aunt to the DMV to get her license renewed for ID purposes. It was so crowded that some folks were sitting on the floor. When a young mother noticed my aunt balancing on a walker, she immediately stood to offer her seat. Not only did she give up her seat but her daughter, who could not have been more than 5, offered me her seat! I said I could stand, but they insisted I sit with my aunt. It was almost two hours before we were called. I was so grateful for their kindness that not only made our wait more comfortable, but also enabled me to reevaluate the DMV experience.

—Mary Stella, Midlothian, VA

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A prince for Christmas When Elizabeth Blake jokingly asks Santa to bring her a prince, she never expects that her Christmas wish for love may actually come true

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The real sparkle of the season doesn’t come from stuff.

It comes from the traditions that bring family and friends together, from the reminder that miracles happen and from the loving hearts of people like you.

People who light up lives every day of the year!

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hristmas is a week away, and there’s “That one, Mommy!” she squeals, pointjust enough snow on the ground to ing to a massive seven-foot cedar with make the world glisten with splenfull branches. Suddenly, as if from out of dor. Tree branches are touched with nowhere, a man wearing a Santa suit a feathering of white, making appears. “For an additional $10, “My heart exquisite lacework against the we’ll deliver it to you today.” beats like a Knowing the tree will never blue winter sky. It’s a magical day for the holiday festival. kettle drum as fit on my tiny car, I pay extra I turn up the collar on and scribble my name and I look into his my 6-year-old daughter’s address. “Aren’t you going to rich, chocolatecoat. “Mommy, will we get make a wish before you go” our Christmas tree today?”

Santa asks. “Make a wish?” hued eyes” she asks.

He pauses. “I mean…tell me The answer to Heather’s question what you want for Christmas.” is placed on hold as we run to the car, brac“I’d like a daddy,” Heather chirps. Santa ing ourselves against a gust of December rubs his jaw, thoughtfully. “That might have wind. “Yes, we are definitely getting a to wait until next Christmas,” he replies, tree.” I say as I fasten her seat belt. “And “but I promise it will happen.” we’ll decorate it tonight and sip cocoa!”

Heather claps her hands. “Ellen will be at Turn upside down for Brain the festival with her dad. He’s volunteering.

Can she come for a sleepover soon?”

I back the car out of our driveway with a promise to call Ellen’s mother.

“Better call her dad,” Heather advises.

“They’re divorced…like us.”

Heather had looked forward to the Christmas festival all week. It’s good to see her excited because the last two years have been particularly tough. First the divorce and now our move to Denver. We’ve been here a couple of months and I still don’t know a soul. I stay too busy to have a love life but as a hopeless romantic, I still secretly believe my prince will someday find me.

Gravel and snow crunch beneath my tires as I slide into the last parking space at the fairgrounds. As we get out and walk toward the Christmas trees, Heather runs ahead of me, her red scarf flapping in the wind.

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He turns to me. “And for you?”

“Well if you’re making big promises, send me a prince,” I quip. He chuckles. “Hmm… I might be able to arrange that.”

I laugh, skeptically. “Good luck!”

Heather and I buy sandwiches and hot cider and find a picnic table to enjoy our lunch. Just as we’re finishing up, a little girl wearing a princess crown runs up to us.

“Ellen!” Heather cries as the girls hug.

Ellen is breathless. “I told my daddy you’d be here but they put him to work in the princess tent, and I had to stay with him so I couldn’t come look for you!”

Just then, a handsome man wearing a gold crown arrives. “There you are!” he says to Ellen. “You must be Heather.” He smiles down at us. “And you’re her mom, right?”

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A shiver ripples down my spine as I nod at the tall, dark-haired man grinning at me.

“I’m Elizabeth Blake,” I say, trying to compose myself. “And you are…Prince Charming, I presume?” I extend my hand and when we touch, invisible sparks fly between us. Surprised, we both look away.

He clears his throat and takes a bow. “At your service, my lady. But my real name is Anthony.” My heart beats like a kettledrum as I look into his rich chocolate-hued eyes.

The prince and I sit at the picnic table, talking while the girls play. Turns out he was standing in for the festival’s Prince Charming, but in real life, he’s a fireman.

We chat about the girls, talk about my being new to town and share a few laughs, and before I know it, a full hour has passed.

As we stand to leave, he clears his throat.

“I wonder if you and Heather would like to come with Ellen and me to the firemen’s Christmas party tomorrow evening?”

“Oh yes! Please, Mommy?” Heather pleads, her eyes huge. I can’t help but smile.

“Sure, we’d love to go.”

His lips curve into a slow, joyful smile.

“Santa will be there too.”

“That’s even better,” I reply. “I need to thank him for my early Christmas gift.”

—Patricia Riddle Gaddis For more sweet romance, pick up Patricia Riddle Gaddis’ book Escape to the Biltmore, the story of a young woman doctor in 1895 who starts a new life—and finds love along the way!

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Mystery This week’s Sudoku solution solution The letter clue 7 3 9 2 5 8 6 1 4 “o-m-e” was 5 1 8 7 6 4 3 9 2 hinting at two 2 4 6 1 3 9 8 7 5 round-trip tickets 3 2 7 9 4 5 1 6 8 to Rome! Peggy 6 8 5 3 1 2 9 4 7 1 9 4 6 8 7 5 2 3 had always 4 7 1 8 9 3 2 5 6 dreamed of a visit 8 6 2 5 7 1 4 3 9 to Italy’s capital 9 5 3 4 2 6 7 8 1 city. While there, the couple visited the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Sistine Chapel and ate their weight in delicious cheese and pasta. But Peggy didn’t drink any of the Italian wine. When Dale noticed and asked why, she surprised him with an even bigger gift: the news that they would soon be parents!

YOUR HOROSCOPE

For the week of Sunday, December 29, to Saturday, January 4

by Maressa Brown CAPRICORN Dec 22–Jan 19 Get ahead on an ambitious work project when Mercury and Jupiter meet up in your sign on the 2nd.

A positive outlook sets you up for success!

Starting on the 3rd, you’ll be motivated to amplify your wellness routine. Go for it!

AQUARIUS Jan 20–Feb 18 Collaborating with colleagues on a project feels gratifying beginning on the 3rd. Teamwork leads to recognition. On the 4th, spend time with loved ones close to home.

Bonding is particularly restorative now.

PISCES Feb 19–March 20 On the 1st, broaden your horizons with a loved one for a magical time!

Starting on the 3rd, you may be inspired to take a more assertive approach on the job. Verbalize your vision and dreams can become real.

Your lucky days: Dec. 30, 31, Jan. 4 Your lucky numbers: 3, 5, 8

Your lucky days: Dec. 29, Jan. 3, 4 Your lucky numbers: 4, 11, 12

Your lucky days: Dec. 31, Jan. 1, 3 Your lucky numbers: 3, 9, 10

ARIES March 21–April 19 Sharing your desires with loved ones feels empowering on the 1st, but you may struggle to express yourself when it comes to your greatest career aspiration on the 2nd. Let the confusing moment pass and make your move!

TAURUS April 20–May 20 Surprising conversations could inspire new workouts or eating plans on the 30th when Mercury in your higher learning zone harmonizes with Uranus in your sign. Go for it! On the 3rd, quality time with family boosts bonds.

GEMINI May 21–June 20 You’ll be feeling especially creative on the 31st. Apply your inspiration on the job for a win. You’ll get a burst of energy to tackle a new project starting on the 3rd. Put your nose to the grindstone with a partner, and you’ll soar!

Your lucky days: Dec. 31, Jan. 1, 4 Your lucky numbers: 8, 9, 12

Your lucky days: Dec. 30, Jan. 3, 4 Your lucky numbers: 5, 8, 17

Your lucky days: Dec. 29, 30, Jan. 3 Your lucky numbers: 2, 7, 10

CANCER June 21–July 22 On the 2nd, you may clash with a colleague over an on-the-job miscommunication. Wait until the dust settles to respond. Starting on the 3rd, you’ll have extra fuel to take on a new fitness routine. Set bold goals for sure results.

LEO July 23–Aug 22 Come the 30th, you could get happy news from a higher-up that will improve your daily schedule— and boost productivity! Starting on the 3rd, enjoying unplanned time with family and friends makes for happy memories.

VIRGO Aug 23–Sept 22 You’ll crave dreamy downtime on the 31st. A low-key New Year’s Eve at home might be the best call. On the 4th, taking on a project that allows you to learn and connect with others lays the groundwork for success at work.

Your lucky days: Dec. 30, 31, Jan. 1 Your lucky numbers: 6, 16, 18

Your lucky days: Dec. 30, Jan. 1, 3 Your lucky numbers: 5, 6, 10

Your lucky days: Dec. 30, 31, Jan. 4 Your lucky numbers: 5, 7, 9

LIBRA Sept 23–Oct 22 As Mercury and Jupiter pair up in your home zone on the 2nd, it sets a happy tone that’s perfect for hosting family members. Enjoy! Research new wellness plans on the 3rd. What you learn elevates your vitality!

SCORPIO Oct 23–Nov 21 Escaping from your routine feels especially restorative on the 31st: think a holiday getaway or a day trip. Starting on the 3rd, you’ll be fired up to take on income-boosting projects. Pair this with a solid game plan for a win.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 22–Dec 21 Positive thinking helps you makeover an investment plan on the 2nd. Rewards will be yours! With a burst of confident energy fueling fitness efforts beginning on the 3rd, you may impress—and surprise—yourself.

Your lucky days: Dec. 29, Jan. 2, 3 Your lucky numbers: 3, 4, 12

Your lucky days: Dec. 31, Jan. 1, 3 Your lucky numbers: 2, 3, 14

Your lucky days: Jan. 1, 2, 3 Your lucky numbers: 2, 3, 9

Meredith Vieira, December 30, 1953

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Capricorn, the new year is yours!

From mid-January to early February, social Venus in your communication zone makes it easy to connect with colleagues and higher-ups, especially when you’re discussing creative projects close to your heart. Animated

Year-ahead forecast for those born this week

brainstorms propel everyone’s success! Then relationshiporiented Venus moves through your home zone until early March, turning your attention to bolstering bonds with loved ones and spending time close to home. From mid-May to late June, Venus will

be retrograde in your wellness zone, urging you to revise your self-care efforts.

Investing in routines you previously loved or slowing down to make time for a new mindbody routine leaves you feeling vital and rejuvenated!

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Happy Birthday!

What’s your favorite holiday movie?

PERSONALIT Y INSIGHT

’Tis the season to cozy up with loved ones and enjoy festive flicks—and because the timeless messages of joy and hope captured in these holiday classics strike such an emotional chord, the movie you love most reveals a lot about you!

If you prefer…

It’s a Wonderful Life: You’re a wise nurturer No film better captures how small acts can trigger a seismic ripple effect of positive change. Deeply compassionate, you love this story about the power we all have to change the world, because you’re able to lift your family and community, while giving your own dreams wings that Clarence himself would be proud to call his own.

Elf: You’re an imaginative wit

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As much ho-ho-ho as it is ha-ha-ha, this modern-day classic is an apt reflection of just how creative you are. After all, an appreciation of wit and whimsy requires an active, vivid imagination, and yours is more agile than most. Whether you’re donning silly seasonal sweaters with your family or making pancakes in adorable shapes for the little ones, you exude infectious, Elf-like joy.

A Christmas Carol: You’re a deep visionary This story’s powerful message of redemption resonates so deeply with you because you have the rare ability not only to see the best in others, but to also bring those qualities out in them. A true leader, you’re idealistic enough to believe in second chances and hardworking enough to make them happen.

Miracle on 34th Street: You’re a mindful giver Christmas isn’t just a day. It’s a frame of mind. Though credit for this quote goes to Kris Kringle, you could just as easily have said it yourself. A true believer in the magic of the holidays, you spread joy year-round, be it by volunteering at your animal shelter or pitching in at church.

A Christmas Story: You’re a resilient optimist Though he’s on a one-track mission to get what he believes is the world’s best present, it’s the detours along the way that make Ralphie’s holiday so memorable. You know that the truly meaningful things in life don’t come in shiny wrapping paper. In fact, it’s likely the quirks of holidays past that make your most cherished memories.

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Proof that it only takes one person to make a difference

“My Christmas angel brought me a miracle!”

Every big success story that’s ever been lived started with just a single wish or prayer. It started by someone having the courage to believe that their dreams could, should and would come true. It started with someone like you!

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ugging on a pair of jeans in the Walmart dressing room, 67-year-old Joann Johnson felt her breath snag. My wedding ring…it’s gone! she gasped. Since battling lung cancer and losing weight, Joann’s ring had been slipping off. Quickly, she got dressed and hunted down her husband, Kip, in the men’s department.

The Port Orchard, Washington, couple scoured the store but didn’t find the cherished ring. With a heavy heart, Joann let the Walmart staff know and went home feeling hopeless and numb.

“It’s okay, I can get you a new ring,” Kip soothed, as two weeks later, they celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary.

“No,” Joann choked. “I don’t want another ring. It wouldn’t have the same meaning.”

As weeks passed, Joann struggled to accept the fact that her ring was gone forever.

Then on Christmas night, she was scrolling through posts on Facebook when a picture of an Instant Pot with the message !!READ THIS!! stopped her.

Joann had been thinking about buying an Instant Pot and had even looked at a few that fateful day in Walmart. Curious,

she read on and her heart skipped a beat as the words WEDDING RING leaped out at her.

Oh, my God! Could it be? she gasped, trembling.

That morning, 29-year-old Shiloah Avery had sputtered those same words when she opened the new Instant Pot she’d gotten as a gift and saw a ring sparkling on the bottom of the box. Gazing at the worn edges and slightly smudged diamond, Shiloah knew it was wellloved…and that someone must be frantic to find it.

Immediately, she posted on social media that she’d found the ring in an Instant Pot purchased from the Port Orchard Walmart. “It will take a miracle,” Shiloah’s family told her.

But a miracle was what Joann had been praying for too. This is the season of miracles, Joann reminded herself, after she saw the post and replied to Shiloah, explaining she’d lost her wedding ring in Walmart and had been looking at Instant Pots.

Shiloah’s heart soared. But wanting to be sure, she asked if Joann had a picture of her ring.

She didn’t, but drew a sketch.

“Holy cow!” Shiloah exclaimed

Joann and Kip (right) with Shiloah (second from left) and her family Joann’s wedding ring lying in the bottom of Shiloah’s Instant Pot box

to her family. “I found the owner of this ring!”

Learning they lived just five miles apart, Joann and Kip hopped in the car on Christmas Day and drove to Shiloah’s mom’s house, where the family was celebrating. As soon as they arrived, Shiloah and Joann rushed to each other, crying, laughing and hugging, as Shiloah’s mom recorded the scene to post on Facebook, which instantly went viral.

Today, a close friendship continues as Joann, whose cancer has thankfully remained in remission for the past two years, and Kip have become a special part of Shiloah’s family.

“This adventure has blessed me with two incredible and special people that love me and my babies as their own,” Shiloah shares.

Joann beams gazing at the ring twinkling on her hand.

“Shiloah is special because she listened to her heart,” Joann says with a smile. “She is and will always be my Christmas angel!” —Diane Nichols

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A spark of hope can start something spectacular!

When Joann Johnson lost her beloved wedding ring, her heart shattered. But three months later, on Christmas Day, an Earth angel turned up on Facebook with the most amazing gift!

Love & Laughter The light of Grandma’s life

“I’m on the nice list... right?!”

Hendrix, 6 months, submitted by Grandmother Lilia Romero, GA

s, Adeline, 22 month submitted by Grandmother Valerie Dixon, DE

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“Everything looks gaps except these long in your work history every winter”

“My job keeps getting tougher! It’s d all solar panels an no chimneys now”

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y husband and I were doing some Christmas shopping when we stopped at a gift shop. We loved the unique Christmas ornaments on their tree and decided to buy the majority of them. We took our hands-full of “treasures” to the cash register, when suddenly, the cashier looked at us and said, “I’m sorry, but these aren’t for sale.” Turns out, they were the store’s holiday decorations! Boy, were our faces red! —A.F., Fairfax Station, VA

Was my face red!

Santa paws !

Submitted by Jean Labriola, Clifton, NJ

“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful”

“I’m Santa’s little helper!”

Caiden, 11 months, submitted by Grandmother Lola McGovern, MA

Christmas cutie !

Chloe, 1, submitted by Mother Jamie Pfutzner, WA

—Walter Scott

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