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Relax and have fun this week Woman’s World book club What’s your favorite beach read?

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54 Teen hero: When Sonny’s heart stopped, his babysitter, Mady, knew exactly what to do to save his life

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10 Olivia has made it her mission to find forever homes for rescued pigs 19 A $10 brush healed Linda Anne’s swollen legs 48 7 days of inspiration 48 My guardian angel 49 Circle of kindness 50 A moment for you 54 You deserve good things

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F il l y o u r w e e k SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 MELON DAY

Sip fruity, fizzy delish!

Celebrate melon season with a slushie cocktail loaded with sweet cantaloupe, courtesy of the mixologists in the Woman’s World test kitchen.

To make Melon-Mango Zingers: In batches if necessary, puree 4 cups of cubed cantaloupe in a food processor until smooth.

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Transfer to ice-filled pitcher. Stir in 11 ⁄3 cups of orange-mango juice (like Simply Orange Juice with Mango), 1 ⁄4 cup of lime juice, 2 tsp. of grated, peeled fresh ginger and 3 ⁄4 cup of citrus vodka until blended. Top with orange-flavored seltzer.

Garnish with melon ball skewers. Serves 4

MONDAY, AUGUST 9 NATIONAL BOOK LOVERS DAY

Life in the fast lane A turtle is crossing the road when he’s mugged by two snails. When the police show up, they ask him what happened. The shaken turtle replies, “I don’t know. It all happened so fast!”

Relax & escape!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11 PLAY IN THE SAND DAY

35% of people enjoy rereading book s they love

Dig into fun!

Make a beach day more memorable by building a sandcastle!

We asked Greg LeBon of Archisand Professional Sculptors (SoCalSandCastles.com) for his top tips: “You want to build in the wet sand and have the tide be going out.” (Use the Tide Alert app to determine the tides near you.) When it comes to decorating, consider kitchen tools like a spatula (for spreading sand) and a melon baller. “We use this to make round and arched windows,” he says.

To keep your structure strong: Use a spray bottle of water.

“We spray the sculpture where it starts to get lighter in color and dry out,” LeBon explains. “If you can keep some wet, you’ll maintain the detail longer.” Find more tips at GregLeBon.podia.com.

Need another reason to get lost in a book? Reading fiction can help you better navigate social situations, say researchers in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General. In a review of 14 studies, fiction readers scored better on tasks that tested how well they perceive and interact with others than non-readers and those reading nonfiction.

Why? The authors point to previous research suggesting that reading provides knowledge about human psychology and social interaction, and say when readers experience things through the eyes of a character, it can help them better handle real-world social situations.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 10 NATIONAL S’MORES DAY

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And in this corner, weighing in at ‘I’ll never tell’…

A holiday that requires us to indulge in ooey, gooey s’mores? Count us in! The key to perfection: “Make sure the marshmallow is soft all the way through,” says Lisa Adams, author of S’mores. “Metal skewers work because they conduct heat to the center of the marshmallow, but you can still get a good roast with a regular old stick.”

Looking to change up the classic? Adams suggests swapping out chocolate for a peanut butter cup, a caramel-filled chocolate square, Nutella or a bit of cookie butter. Also delicious: Use cookies or brownies in place of graham crackers. “Doing just one of those things can make the s’more massively tastier!”

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14 NATIONAL GARAGE SALE DAY

Rake in extra cash!

Today is the best day to host a garage sale!

To cash in on your sale, Ava Seavey, founder of GarageSaleGold.com, says advertising it in the local paper is still the best way to lure in customers. And what you name your sale can affect your success, she says, adding that calling it a tag sale, yard sale or estate sale will bring in more shoppers than calling it a garage sale, which can lead shoppers

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“You’ll also get more people if you say ‘moving sale’—it implies that you’re getting rid of more,” she says. Another way to draw in crowds: Use words like “vintage” or “collectibles,” and be specific about what you’re selling, she advises. Say you have kitchen items or furniture instead of “household items,” and soon you’ll have throngs of shoppers!

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R e la x a n d h a v e the good times MUSIC Remember with Trisha Yearwood’s iconic songs!

Where were you when you first heard Trisha Yearwood’s 1991 mega-hit “She’s in Love with the Boy”? Get that carefree feeling again, 30 years later, when the country icon releases a new acoustic version of the song on the deluxe edition of her 2019 album, Every Girl, available August 13. The full-length album also has two more unreleased songs, including a piano ballad, “I Dare You to Love,” and a must-hear cover of the A Star Is Born smash hit “Shallow,” on which she duets with her superstar husband, Garth Brooks.

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See comedian Sebastian Maniscalco cook up some fun

Hear Trisha and Garth’s duet, “Shallow,” now at TrishaYearwood.com

Tickle your funny bone with this new show that combines comedian Sebastian Maniscalco’s love of comedy and his passion for food. With appearances by his wife, Lana, and mom Rose, along with many of his famous funny friends, Sebastian takes a deep dive into a variety of food-centric topics, including the similarities between sushi and comedy, sea sickness during a fishing adventure, how to throw the perfect meat-focused dinner and planning a sandwich expedition with pals. See the premier of Well Done with Sebastian Maniscalco on August 12.

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APP/SHOW Lift your spirit with The Chosen!

Go on an incredible journey with Jesus of Nazareth, as He calls the disciples and begins His ministry.

Told in a narrative, dramatic style and grounded in rich, dynamic characters, viewers get to know Jesus, Mary Magdalene, Simon, Peter, Matthew and more in a new and intimate way. Stream both seasons for free on The Chosen: Jesus TV-Show app or on Watch.AngelStudios.com.

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O Classic gangster film Bonnie and Clyde, starring Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty, premiered in 1967.

Jennifer Hudson (center) plays Aretha Franklin in the film based on the Queen of Soul’s remarkable journey to fame

MOVIE Sing your heart out with Respect!

O Swanson TV dinners debuted in 1953.

The first meal?

A Thanksgiving feast!

Hearts will soar with this biographical drama based on the fascinating life of music icon Aretha Franklin (played by vocal powerhouse Jennifer Hudson). The film follows the rise of Franklin’s career and her experiences as a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom. It captures the true story of how the Queen of Soul came to find her true voice and showcases the charisma that captivated the hearts of fans across the globe. In theaters August 13.

O Betty Boop made her first appearance in the cartoon Dizzy Dishes in 1930.

PODCAST Get lost in the story with Edith!

Get whisked back in time in the hilarious historical fiction podcast Edith!, starring actress Rosamund Pike as First Lady Edith Wilson. The scripted comedy takes listeners on the fictional journey of the untold story of America’s secret first female president. Following a massive stroke in the White House that paralyzed President Woodrow Wilson, his wife, Edith, tells no one and acts as the unelected president for a year following the end of WWI. The eightpart series details all the orders she issues and international incidents she causes as everyone inches closer to finding out her secret. New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcast App.

Will Ruby follow her dream?

APPLE TV+ Feel your soul soar with CODA!

Fall in love with this uplifting film about 17-year-old Ruby, who is a child of deaf adults (a CODA). Her life revolves around acting as an interpreter for her family, including her mother, played by Academy Award winner Marlee Matlin. But when Ruby discovers her gift for singing, her choirmaster encourages her to apply to a prestigious music school. Ruby soon finds herself torn between her loved ones and pursuing her dream. Watch it August 13.

O Following its release in 1960, Chatty Cathy became the second-highestselling doll of the decade behind Barbie.

O Yves Saint Laurent opened his first boutique in Paris in 1966, where he began selling his nowclassic Opium perfume.

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YOUNG ADULT The Right Side of Reckless

by Whitney D. Grandison This romantic, feel-good story follows opposites Guillermo Lozano, who is new in town and hopes to shed his “bad boy” past, and Regan London, a “good girl” who is starting to crack under all the pressure to be perfect. At first, the pair dislike each other, but soon Guillermo starts to understand Regan and sparks fly. When it comes to the heart, sometimes you have to be a little reckless.

COZY MYSTERY A Deadly Deletion

by Lorna Barrett Quirky adventure and chaos ensue in this whodunit—the latest in the Booktown series by bestselling author Lorna Barrett.

Tricia Miles is torn between two men, Marshall Chambers and Grant Baker. But when Marshall is purposely hit by a car and killed, Tricia feels terrible. As secrets of Marshall’s past bubble to the surface, Tricia has a host of questions. Now, she wants to find the answers and the killer before it’s too late!

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ROMANCE Secrets in the Sand

by Carolyn Brown Filled with lovable characters and heartfelt charm, this sweet tale stars Angela Conrad, who has never forgotten the pain of her first heartbreak caused by Clancy Morgan 10 years ago.

But when they run into each other at an alumni gathering in their hometown, Clancy realizes he made a mistake, and he’ll do whatever it takes to win Angela back. What follows is an enthralling story about second chances and the power of love.

HISTORICAL FICTION A Woman of Intelligence

by Karin Tanabe The glitz and glamour of 1954 Manhattan come to life in this captivating novel. Katharina Edgeworth, a native New Yorker, worked as a translator at the United Nations. Now, years later, she’s the wife of a surgeon and trapped in a gilded cage. So when the FBI asks her to join them in finding a Soviet spy from her past, she says yes. As she works undercover, she’ll be forced to decide if her secrets are worth losing the ones she loves.

Goldenrod by Maggie Smith Award-winning poet Maggie Smith, beloved author of Keep Moving, captures our hearts and minds once again with her powerful new collection of poetry.

In Goldenrod, Maggie writes about parenthood, solitude, love and memory. “What is ‘home’ but a She warmly reveals the magic of staying book we write, then read present in the moment and offers wit, again and again, each time compassion and relatability by celebrat- dog-earing different pages” ing the little things in daily life—like a rock found in her son’s pocket and a beautiful field of goldenrods at the side of the road—to lead readers to live a mindful, joy-filled life.

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PERSONALIT Y INSIGHT

What’s your favorite beach read ?

The genre you reach for when packing your beach bag speaks volumes about your personality, studies show. Just pinpoint the kind of pageturner you favor to learn more about yourself

If you prefer…

Thrillers: You’re reflective Your love of pulse-pounding page-turners actually illustrates your serenity. That’s because quiet, patient folks often require more stimuli to get their heart rate up. In other words, it’s precisely your still-waters-run-deep demeanor that allows you to comfortably ride the wave of adrenaline unleashed by action-driven narratives.

Romance: You’re imaginative Losing yourself in love stories heightens your communication skills and improves your ability to interpret subtle facial expressions. The reason: Reading about complex relationships triggers activity in the social and language centers of the brain. Your heightened emotional intelligence goes hand in hand with greater creativity. In fact, there are two things you would risk it all for: love and a great idea.

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You’re idealistic Between the hint of truth in science fiction and the flights of fancy in fairy tales lies magic realism.

Your preference for a style that defies definition reflects your intellect and spirituality because the books you love are symbolic of bigger issues. In fact, the stories that have stayed with you over the years are mirrors of reality with just enough magic to transport you away from the ordinary.

Bios or memoirs: You’re collaborative Real-life stories of people who have overcome great obstacles to accomplish even greater feats appeal to the leader in you.

Though independent and resourceful, you know that success is a team sport.

Indeed, you’re drawn to this genre because you know that no one’s life story is theirs alone because we’re all interconnected.

Mysteries: You’re visionary The twists and turns of a good mystery demand that you keep multiple possibilities in your mind at the same time—this ability is an example of divergent thinking, a hallmark of visionary minds. You’re just as imaginative as you are meticulous. No wonder you always “catch” the killer before the protagonist!

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“Rescuing pigs make a difference!”

POWER OF LOVE

After adopting a potbellied pig at the age of 14, Olivia Head learned that while they are hotly sought after as pets when they’re cute little piglets, once they turn into full-grown pigs, many are abandoned. Feeling a passion take hold of her heart, the teen made it her mission to ensure more pigs have happy forever homes—and it changed her life too!

M “Pigs are smart, loving animals,” says Olivia with Princess the pig, who was recently adopted

Educating people about pigs is a big part of Oinking Acres. Olivia provides facts, like there is no such thing as a teacup pig.

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aking her way to the pig pens at the animal rescue, a ball of emotion lodged in then14-year-old Olivia Head’s throat.

Having grown up on a farm in Brownsburg, Indiana, Olivia adored all animals, but she especially loved the family’s two pigs, Pixie and Penelope. Olivia would play and cuddle with them just as she did the family’s dogs and cats. When Penelope passed away, Olivia begged her parents to let her get another pet pig.

“Please, I’ll take care of it myself,” she promised. She was planning on getting a little piglet, but when she and her mom arrived at A Critters Chance rescue, the young teen was struck by how many adult potbellied pigs they had for adoption.

“Why?” she asked.

“Lots of people get pigs as pets when they are young and expect them to stay cute and small. When they grow, they get rid of them,” the rescuer explained.

That’s so sad, Olivia thought, and she decided to adopt an adult pig herself, coincidentally also named Penelope. But her aching heart longed to do more.

Pigs are smart, loving animals and deserve to find homes where they will be understood, loved and cared for.

I have to find a way to help them.

From passion to purpose With her parents’ okay, Olivia began volunteering with A Critters Chance, fostering pigs. But she soon realized her home wasn’t just a temporary stopover. Rehoming was difficult, as most people had misconceptions about pigs, thinking they are dirty and unruly. After two years, Olivia realized more needed to be done.

taught me we can all “I want to open my own rescue for potas a teacup pig, only piglets that will grow bellied pigs,” Olivia, then 16 years old, into big pigs,” she’d tell potential told her parents, explaining her nonprofit adopters. “But their hearts are just as would not only care for the animals but big,” she’d emphasize. educate people about them.

To help people see that firsthand, Olivia “They need to know how big they will holds events, like this year’s Valenswine get, but also that they are loving, smart and Party for Valentine’s Day, where more than clean, that they cry tears when they’re sad 300 people came to give her precious oinkand wag their tails when they’re happy. I’m ers belly rubs and hugs. She also holds Pig going to break this misconception cycle.”

Yoga classes, where pigs roam freely around Her parents supported her paswhile people practice yoga, providing sion and mission. Her father laughs and calm. even let her turn one of his And Olivia’s efforts have paid “When we hay barns into a pen and, off. To date, Oinking Acres break from in 2019, Oinking Acres has saved hundreds of ani(OinkingAcres.org) mals. Olivia currently has the mold and opened, welcoming 65 pigs at her rescue, along follow our all kinds of pigs and with goats, ducks, chickens hearts, we can unwanted farm animals. and cats. She was humbled change the when PETA selected her for Happily ever after the 2020 Hero to Animals world!”

Once word got out, Award, honoring her important Olivia began getting three to and unique work.

10 requests a day to take in a no longer Although Olivia acknowledges she wanted pig. Before long, she had a few doesn’t live the normal teenage life, she dozen and while she was happy to procouldn’t be happier. vide a permanent home if necessary, she “Society tries to put people in a mold. I wanted every pig to have the love her own truly believe it is when we break away from pet pig did. the mold, that is when we find our true Concentrating on social media, as self and that is when we are able to change well as community education and local the world,” Olivia, now 18, says. “Even if outreach, Olivia actively began sharing it’s just on your block or in your neighborvital—and truthful—information about hood, we can all make a difference when potbellied pigs. “There is no such thing we follow our hearts.” —Diane Nichols And they love belly rubs and hugs

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3 easy ways you can help local farms!

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Support a sanctuary

Many farmers have special animal sanctuaries on their properties to ensure rescue animals are raised in humane conditions. Google “Farm sanctuary near me” to find participants in your area, where you can volunteer or donate food and gently used goods.

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Save the flawed foods

Farmers report that up to 50% of their produce ends up trashed for cosmetic reasons. Visit ImperfectFoods.com and sign up to receive a box of “unwanted” but healthy produce that’s been turned away from grocery stores. Giving “ugly” fruits and veggies a home supports farms across the country.

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Visit a U-Pick Farm

Many farmers say running a U-pick operation is the only way to get a fair price for their products due to supermarket competition. Visit a U-pick farm to pick your own produce and give money directly to farmers.

Simply go to UPickFarmLocator.com and select your state to find farms near you and have fun picking your own.

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Beat-the-heat

5 simple hairstyles that cool, stun and stay put through the season’s heat and humidity Kate Beckinsale

Pretty with a plump pony The swingy tail of a high pony acts like a makeshift fan, keeping the back of the neck cool, says celebrity hairstylist Ryan Trygstad. “And loose, beachy waves add playful pizzazz while a plumped-up crown helps mask any thinning.”

Q GET THE LOOK: Curl 2" sections of hair with a 1" curling iron; break apart with fingers once cool. Then back-comb hair in 1" sections at the roots, pull hair into a high pony at the back crown and secure with an elastic. Gently tug on small segments of hair through the crown for added oomph.

Sensational with a cascading braid Since free-flowing shoulder-length hair can feel stifling on a hot day, Kali Ferrara, hairstylist at The Salon Project by Joel Warren in New York City, suggests a cooling side braid instead. It exposes pulse points on one side of the neck to help lower body temperature.

Q GET THE LOOK: Spritz dry hair with dry shampoo like Glamsquad Dry Shampoo (CVS.com) to give hair grip. Next, side-part hair and pull into a half-up, half-down pony; braid ponytail and secure with an elastic. Then gather loose strands underneath into a low ponytail, twist together with braid, place on one side and pin.

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Stunning with a swept-back crop A shorter, swept up and back ’do lifts hair off of the forehead so sweaty strands don’t stick to the face, say Ferrara. What’s more, building volume in through the crown not only makes hair look thicker, it also draws the eye vertically, giving facial features like cheeks and eyes a youthful-looking “lift” in an instant!

Q GET THE LOOK: Work a dollop of a volumizing mousse, like Herbal Essences Body Envy Volumizing Mousse (Walmart.com), through damp hair, then blow-dry using a paddle brush, combing hair up and back.

Once hair is dry, gently tease at the roots and the back of the crown.

Finish by smoothing hair back and over to one side. Set the style with hair spray.

beautiful!

Dazzling with a half-up, half-down twist

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Pinning back half of the hair keeps the bulk of longer locks from falling around the face to avoid overheating, and creating soft waves takes locks up a luxe notch, says Trygstad.

Q GET THE LOOK: Mist hair with an anti-humidity spray like Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray (Ulta.com) to ward off frizz, then curl 1" sections of hair with a 1.5" curling iron.

Next, part hair to the side and lightly tease at roots. Then pull hair from each side of the face back behind the ears, twist the two sections together in back of the head and pin into place.

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Gorgeous with a piecey pixie

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When styled up and off of the head, the spiky layers of a textured pixie create a vent-like effect that cools down the scalp so it stays sweat-free.

Q GET THE LOOK: Blow-dry 1" sections of hair with a small round brush and start at the sides, brushing them down. Next, move to the top, pulling hair up and out from the root to create volume. Once hair is dry, work a pea-size amount of pomade like Kristin Ess Depth Defining Soft Matte Pomade (Target.com) through random sections up top, pulling hair in opposite directions. Use any leftover pomade on fingers to smooth down the sides.

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Nat ural wa ys to Easy ways to dodge summer sleep loss We love soaking up the sun on lazy summer days, but the tossing and turning at night that heat and humidity trigger? Not so much! Luckily, there are simple steps to avoid the sleep bothers that affect 70% of us.

And that’s great news since research in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health found that sleeping soundly lowers COVID-19 risk by up to 47%

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Have lunch outdoors You’d think staying cool indoors during the day would make it easier to sleep at night, but a study in the Journal of Sleep Research suggests you’ll snooze 35% more soundly if you get 15 minutes of sun exposure between 10 am and 2 pm. Even a brief daytime blast of UV light doubles the brain’s production of sleep-deepening theta waves at night.

Simply pop outside midday to water your flowers or sip lemonade on the porch.

This week’s Radical Health tip

The amino acid that REGROWS THICK HAIR For sleek, shiny and thick hair, there’s a little-known amino acid that has the power to work wonders: methionine.

This protein building block is known for helping grow and strengthen hair strands.

Its key compound is sulphur, which the body uses to make keratin, the main material of the hair shaft. You can find methionine in eggs, chicken and dairy products, but I also recommend supplementing with 500 mg. twice daily. Not only will your locks look luxurious but methionine also helps prevent hair fallout. courtesy of Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D. To receive 3 free Wellness Guides, order her new book, Radical Longevity, at RadicalLongevityBook.com

Savor banana ‘nice cream’ Muggy evenings heighten the production of an alertness hormone (orexin), upping the risk of restless sleep by 50%. The bedtime Rx: Blend a frozen banana until creamy, sprinkle with chocolate chips and dig in!

Canadian scientists say this helps you drift off 45 minutes faster, plus prevents up to three middle-of-the-night awakenings.

Credit vitamin B-6 in bananas and sugar in chocolate, which tamp down orexin release.

Later sunsets can block the brain’s production of sleep-inducing melatonin, doubling the odds of insomnia. But Cornell scientists say heading to bed around the same time each night (by, say, turning in when your favorite evening TV show ends) helps you sleep 67% more soundly. Meir Kryger, M.D., author of The Mystery of Sleep, explains that a consistent bedtime does the same thing darkness does—it encourages the brain to release a flood of melatonin.

Slip on a baggy shirt Struggle to fall asleep on hot nights? Wear an oversize T-shirt or nightgown to bed, and you’ll doze off faster, Japanese scientists say. Snug-fitting pj’s block the escape of body heat, preventing the natural evening dip in core temperature that triggers drowsiness. But loose-fitting sleepwear is all it takes to sidestep the problem and doze off with ease. —Brenda Kearns

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fe e l g r e a t The 5-minute break that ends headaches!

For the 60% of women dealing with headaches brought on by heat and dehydration, help is here! Kick back and sip-n-snack your way to pain-free

Drape on a cooling ‘scarf’ If frequent head pain flare-ups leave you sidelined this time of year, just stash a dampened washcloth in a zip-top bag in your fridge. When you feel a headache coming on, grab a comfortable seat on your porch and drape the chilled cloth over your neck. You’ll begin to feel 77% of your pain ebb in as little as 5 minutes, suggests University of Hawaii research.

Why is it so effective? The chill cools the blood before it reaches the brain, which rapidly reduces painful inflammation.

Sip a ginger fizz Mixing a little fresh ginger into a glass of sparkling water is the perfect refresher to enjoy while your chilled washcloth works its magic. Scientists say temporary brain shrinkage caused by mild dehydration is the sneaky cause of 63% of headaches severe enough to treat with OTC meds. But sipping 8 oz. of water mixed with 2 tsp. of fresh ginger eliminates nearly two-thirds of headaches within 45 minutes. Why ginger? A related study in Phytotherapy Research found that gingerol compounds in the root calm aches and quell discomfort as quickly and effectively as prescription headache meds.

Munch on this salty snack What to snack on during your mini break?

Pepitas—aka pumpkin seeds! An uptick in perspiration can deplete electrolytes like magnesium that keep brain cell fluids balanced.

But pepitas have enough magnesium to cut head pain in half within 30 minutes, plus reduce the risk of future flare-ups by 41% if you eat them daily, suggests German research.

Two small handfuls (about 2 oz.) contain more than 100% of the pain-blocking RDA of magnesium. —K.E. Kluznik

Simple swaps that block diabetes Wouldn’t it be amazing to reduce the risk of diabetes just by making easy tweaks to your summer routine?

Good news: You can! These simple study-backed strategies let you outsmart the disease—and they’re easier than you’d think! Just…

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Trade dark coffee for light Love waking up with a cup of joe or cooling off with iced java midafternoon? Smart move!

Italian scientists say drinking two cups of coffee daily lowers diabetes risk by 54%, thanks to blood sugar–balancing chlorogenic acid in the brew. And by choosing a lighter roast (which is less processed), you’ll maximize those benefits: A study in the Journal of Medicinal Food found that light roasts contain up to 2,400% more chlorogenic acid than dark roasts.

‘Berry’ good news!

Savoring strawberries deters diabetes, thanks to anthocyanins that enhance cells’ sensitivity to insulin. Proof: Harvard scientists found that folks who ate at least 2 servings (16 or more berries) per week were 33% less likely to have blood-sugar elevations.

Swap solo for social When you’re firing up the grill, invite a neighbor over. Swiss scientists found that folks who regularly participated in social activities lowered their diabetes risk by 38%. Emotional support increases feel-good chemicals that aid in blood-sugar control while combatting the body-wide inflammation that can set diabetes in motion.

Sub out worries for wonder Fretting over to-do’s? Gaze at your garden! Stress hormones hamper insulin production, but University of California research suggests that lowering tension cuts diabetes risk in half. Tip: Japanese scientists say admiring a flower for 6 seconds lowers stress levels by up to 83%.

Switch sitting to strolling Too much sit time ups blood sugar, but moving every half hour helps. Research in Diabetes suggests walking for 40 minutes daily (even just minutes at a time) switches on enzymes that help the body use glucose efficiently, lowering diabetes risk by 68%. —Melissa Gotthardt

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Your summer skin bother—solved!

Hooray for the beautiful weather! The only hitch? Too much sun, sweat or heat can trigger flare-ups of skin problems just when you have the most showing! Soothe and protect this way…

An itchy rash and musty odor affect 26 million women every summer, since yeast grows rapidly in sweaty creases, says Yale gynecologist Mary Jane Minkin, M.D. What helps?

Dabbing 3 drops of grapefruit seed extract mixed with 1 oz. of water under breasts twice daily.

Greek scientists say antimicrobial compounds kill yeast and speed healing by 75%.

Rosacea?

Hot days double the risk of rosacea flares as the body boosts blood flow to the skin in an attempt to cool off. But Italian scientists say savoring a cup of yogurt daily calms

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the overactive cells that cause rosacea, reducing the odds of red patches by 50%. Also smart: Apply a thin coat of plain yogurt to problem areas twice daily, let sit 15 minutes, then rinse.

NYU Medical Center scientists say yogurt’s anti-inflammatory compounds speed healing.

Eczema?

Sweat can trigger eczema flares, but doubling your healing is as easy as stepping outside for 10 minutes without sunscreen.

This allows your skin to make enough vitamin D to reduce inflammation, say researchers in Pharmacology Research & Perspectives. Their study showed that folks who took 1,300 IU of vitamin D-3 daily—the equivalent of a few minutes of sun—in addition to applying an OTC

Tomatoes and watermelon, at peak sweetness now, are ric h in lycopene, a pigmen t that acts as a natura l sunscreen if you enjoy 1⁄2 cup daily

1% hydrocortisone cream saw an 82% greater improvement in their eczema symptoms than those who ony applied the cream.

Psoriasis?

Sunshine is both friend, drying up scaly patches, and foe, when temperatures climb high enough to trigger flares.

Thankfully, Swedish scientists say rubbing aloe vera cream on spots three times daily speeds plaque healing and reduces symptoms by 82%.

Help for hands!

Frequent hand-washing means nearly 69% of us now have hand dermatitis, or dry, scaly skin, Swiss scientists report. The fix: Apply calendula cream twice daily.

Cindy Geyer, M.D., medical director at Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort in Lenox, Massachusetts, says its anti-inflammatory marigold extract calms irritation and speeds healing. Try: Boiron Calendula (BoironUSA.com)

Fuller brows = younger you!

Plumping up thinning eyebrows gives your face a youthful lift. Here’s how to do it...

To boost growth Apply a peptide serum. These amino acids stimulate the keratin genes responsible for forming each hair, helping brows grow longer and fuller. Bonus: It works on eyelashes too!

One to try: Pronexa Hairgenics Lavish Lash (Walmart.com)

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To fill in sparse spots Brush on saw palmetto oil twice a day. Phytosterols in the oil have been shown to improve hair density by 35% within three months, thickening brow hairs to “fill in” bald spots. Try: Nature’s Answer Saw Palmetto Extract (iHerb.com)

To thwart shedding Snack on edamame. Plant compounds in soybeans (isoflavones) block the enzymes that are responsible for creating the hair-loss hormone DHT. Simply enjoy a cup of shelled edamame daily for noticeable results within 90 days.

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Under-breast rash?

Tip!

“A $10 brush healed my swollen legs!”

HEALTHY LIVING

All her life, Linda Anne Kahn suffered with swollen, painful legs that no diet or exercise relieved. Not even her doctor could provide a cure.

Then she discovered a simple at-home technique that worked miracles!

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ow can I go on like this?” Linda was, Linda Anne never wore shorts and wore Anne Kahn groaned, collapsing on a cover-up at the beach or pool, often too her couch. After a long day on her embarrassed to even go into the water. feet, the San Diego aesthetician and Then, when she was in her 40s, Linda massage therapist’s legs were Anne took a class in manual lymph swollen and painful…again. drainage (MLD), a light, skin“Skin brushing stretching massage that stimulates For as long as she could remember, Linda the lymphatic system to drain improves the Anne had struggled lymphatic system’s excess fluid and toxins from tiswith what loved ones sues and fat. (It can be done by ability to flush had teased were “famhand or with a natural bristle fat-packing brush, under $10 on Amazon.) ily” legs—which were toxins” As another student practiced large and puffy, just —Matthew Schulman, the technique on Linda Anne’s like her grandmother’s.

M.D. legs, the instructor matter-of-factly Despite years of yo-yo dietstated, “You have lipedema.” Lipedema, ing and exercising, her legs she explained, is a genetic disease that never got slimmer. Eventually, she lost all definition in her ankles, and her legs began causes excess fat to build up in the legs and arms, causing swelling and pain. to feel painful to the touch. Adding to her Linda Anne wept at finally having an frustration and sadness, Linda Anne’s docanswer—but also from fear. She worried her tor dismissed her concerns, telling her to legs would become even larger. But over the simply “exercise more.” three-week course, the class practiced MLD With no real answers, Linda Anne did on one another and Linda Anne was amazed her best to hide her legs under clothing. as the swelling and pain in her legs lessened.

Summers were hardest. The swelling worsened in warm weather. No matter how hot it Maybe there is hope, she thought.

“My legs have never looked or felt better. I can wear jeans from 25 years ago!” says Linda Anne

Unexpected healing Inspired, Linda Anne started doing MLD on herself once a day. Using a dry brush, she’d start at her ankles and quickly stroke up the front of her legs to her groin five times, then repeat up the back of her legs to her buttocks. Finally, starting where her buttocks meet her legs, she’d stroke around to the groin. To her joy, she was able to keep the swelling down, which eased her pain.

Thrilled with the results, Linda Anne has been using the simple technique ever since, not only to manage her lipedema but to keep it from progressing. “My life has really changed,” she says. “At 72, my legs look and feel better than ever. I’m three pant sizes smaller than I was 20 years ago. I couldn’t be happier.” —Cynthia McVey

Amazing whole-body benefits of boosting lymphatic flow Erases cellulite: The lymph system ferries waste-filled fluids out of the body.

But when it gets backed up, bumps and dimples can form beneath the skin, says health expert Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D. Dry-brushing revives lymph circulation to expel the toxins that create cellulite.

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Eases stiffness: Taking 30 seconds every hour to move your muscles—think arm circles or leg lifts—can prevent muscle stiffness, say Cornell University researchers. Turns out even small movements help your lymphatic system flush away toxins that make joints ache.

Relieves pain: Italian scientists have found that jumping on a mini trampoline (called rebounding) eases pain by 88%! They say the jumping motion kick-starts lymph flow to eliminate pain-triggering compounds.

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Quick cures for Who wants to be sidelined by minor health mishaps? Not you! Luckily, you can find these natural, effective remedies in your own kitchen

Relieve sunburn with green tea this way After a relaxing afternoon lounging poolside, you realized you lost track of time and forgot to reapply sunscreen. Ouch! To calm sensitive skin, try brewing tea…in your tub!

Steeping six green tea bags in a bath filled with comfortably cool water and soaking for 15 minutes significantly eases pain and inflammation, University of Connecticut researchers report. The brew’s antioxidants and tannins quiet overactive pain nerves and speed the healing of damaged tissues.

OR TRY THE SUNSHINE VITAMIN! Soothe sunburn with a sunshine pill?

Surprising but true! Research in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology found that folks who took vitamin D, the “sunshine vitamin,” within an hour of getting burned experienced up to 69% less pain and redness within 48 hours. Aim for 1,000 to 2,000 IU of D-3 to get the benefits.

An apple cider vinegar compress takes the itch out of poison ivy!

Enjoying a hike under the cool shade of a tree-lined park is fun, but realizing later you must’ve brushed up against a poison ivy plant? Not so much. The fix: Press a cloth soaked in apple cider vinegar against irritated skin for 2 minutes. University of Missouri scientists say ACV compounds break down the plant’s itch-inducing urushiol oil for speedy relief.

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hot-weather ugh!

Ease GI upset with aloe sips You so enjoyed getting together with friends for a barbecue, but those garlicky sausages and baked beans left your stomach less than thrilled. To the rescue: aloe vera juice! “It soothes the inner mucosal lining of the gut,” says Mindy Pelz, D.C., a functional nutrition practitioner in San Jose, California.

When this lining is irritated, digesting food becomes uncomfortable and can cause heartburn, bloat and constipation. “Aloe heals that inflammation and cools the burning effect.” Plus, a study in Digestion found that sipping just 1 oz. of aloe vera juice (which acts as a gentle, natural laxative) can provide constipation relief in just 8 hours.

OR NOSH ON CANDIED GINGER! To quiet tummy troubles, bite into candied ginger. Research in the British Journal of Anesthesia found doing so eases nausea, while separate research from University Hospitals in Cleveland found ginger curbs the risk of uncomfortable gas attacks by 40%. Unique compounds called gingerols quiet intestinal inflammation and enhance digestion.

Tame stress with a citrus whiff To quickly create a sense of calm, slice open an orange and take a deep whiff. Scientists at Chicago’s Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation say inhaling the cheery aroma of citrus for 2 minutes eases tension. Credit goes to the fruit’s aromatic compounds, which ramp up the production of the relaxing brain chemical GABA. OR WASH YOUR HANDS! Sounds strange, but rinsing your hands under cool water tamps down tension.

University of Michigan scientists say it tells the brain to “wipe the slate clean” of lingering worries, so you can shift your attention to positive experiences ahead.

Outsmart insomnia

Soothe achy knees

with an ice pack

with a pom parfait

Between road trips, chasing after little ones and all the other summer activities you love, it’s no wonder you have trouble winding down. Luckily, simply placing an ice pack on your eyes at bedtime helps you doze off in as little as 5 minutes, say scientists at Bastyr University in Washington. Why? Cooling the sensitive nerves around your eyes sends a signal to the brain to release sleep-deepening theta waves.

A tasty remedy for sore, stiff knees: Toss 1 ⁄2 cup of pomegranate seeds into a parfait or sip 4 oz. of the juice. Northwestern University scientists say this rapidly tamps down discomfort by 62%. Anti-inflammatory ellagic acid in the seeds activates enzymes that ease painful knee swelling plus help heal joint cartilage.

OR POP A JELLY BEAN! Stick a “sleeping pill” label on a bag of jelly beans, then savor one of the tiny treats before bed—you’ll doze off 16 minutes faster and sleep up to 79 minutes longer. Research in The Israeli Medical Association Journal found that taking a sleep aid (even one that’s a sham) helps your brain relax.

OR APPLY COCONUT OIL! Massaging a dollop of coconut oil into knees for 2 minutes twice daily eases pain by 60% in 48 hours, British scientists say. Its fatty acids block the production of pain-triggering hormones.

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“Oops! I stuck my foot in my mouth!”

It’s only human to say the wrong thing now and then. Here, our experts share easy ways to smooth ruffled feathers and start fresh

Let it go Start with you When you say something you wish you hadn’t, first check in with yourself, says expert Alison McKleroy. “Are you ‘mindreading,’ telling yourself that the other person hates you for saying X?” We often blame ourselves for something they may have taken in stride. “Making a mistake means you’re human— it’s so important to bring selfcompassion to the situation.”

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It’s because you care!

Seeing the positive side of saying the “wrong thing” will help you rebound from communication misfires, says McKleroy. “Your

regret says that you care how you’re received in the world.

There’s often something beautiful about negative emotions because they show us what we value. Tell yourself, When I said X, I felt bad because I value my friend.” This lets you accept your feelings so you can then focus on the other person.

See the ‘light’ side We’ve all had those cringeinducing moments when someone tells us something like they’re getting a root canal and we reply, “Have fun!” There’s so much on our minds these days, it’s hard to focus, notes McKleroy. “Don’t be afraid to be playful by saying, ‘Oops! I just realized I missed what you said—can you repeat that?’”

When we’re honest, we’re basking in our humanity, and that makes people lower their guard and really start communicating.

Back on track Speak from the heart If you’re afraid you hurt someone’s feelings, a simple apology will help you both move forward, says expert Patti Wood, who advises keeping it short and sweet: “Simply say, ‘I am sorry, I messed up.’ And if there’s a backstory, you might add, ‘There’s a reason it happened, and I’d like to talk to you about it at some point, but right now the important thing is our relationship and that you know I’m sorry,’” This lets them feel seen and respected.

Allow vulnerability “Over the pandemic, I’ve seen three phases of emotions,” says expert Marcia Reynolds.

“At first, we felt fear, then we were drained, and finally, there’s been a shift toward

irritability—and it’s coming out in our interactions.” If you were short with someone, you could say, “I know I was curt, and it’s not an excuse, but I feel like I have no energy by the end of the day.” Acknowledging it makes it easier for them to understand where you’re coming from.

Make a pact More than ever, we’re finding ourselves interacting with folks who may hold different views than ours, says Wood, who urges smoothing feathers before they’re ruffled. “Let them know, ‘We might say something that hurts each other, so can we make a rule to get to the other side of it by letting each other know if we’re going too far?’ The best thing we can do is let people know that we respect them and how they feel.”

Our expert panel Alison McKleroy, LMFT, author of Essential Strategies for Social Anxiety, is the founder of Center for Spark, a personal growth company.

More at CenterForSpark.com.

Patti Wood, M.A., author of Snap: Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language & Charisma, is a body language and communication expert.

Marcia Reynolds, Psy.D., author of Outsmart Your Brain and Wander Woman, is an expert on how to manage your mind when emotions take the wheel.

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WISE WORDS

“There’s a silver Beloved broadcast journalist Kit Hoover, host of Access Daily and Access Hollywood, is known across America for her bright smile and effervescent personality. But that positivity was forged by several life-changing challenges, including losing everything in a devastating fire. Here, how gratitude and hope keep Kit joyful, centered and thriving

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aising three kids while simultaneously cohosting two television shows is a juggling act to say the least. And journalist Kit Hoover confesses to Woman’s World that keeping all the balls in the air can be a bit overwhelming. “Take today: My son forgot the lunch I made him, so I had to drop it off,” Kit sighs. “Then I had to make sure my daughter’s dress was hemmed, and that’s not to mention all the wash I have to do! But if I focus on keeping my family happy, it all works out in the end.”

Kit’s key to balance begins at 6:30 am, during her morning chat with her 81-year-old mother. “She immediately puts me in a good mood,” Kit says with a smile. “I’m so grateful for her.” And that gratitude has been Kit’s secret to lasting peace—even in the face

of disaster, like losing her Connecticut home in a fire a few years ago. “I was pregnant, and we’d put our savings into renovating our kitchen,” she recalls. “The day of the fire, we lost everything—even my wedding ring. It was a lot to wrap my head around.”

But from that tragic experience, an important lesson arose. “I was so thankful for the things that went right, like our healthy baby boy and the neighbors who helped us.”

Today, Kit, her husband and children live happily in a new home in Los Angeles, where the 51-year-old just celebrated her birthday on July 29. “The trials I’ve faced have taught me that life as I know it can go away at any time, so being grateful for where I am right now is where I find joy.”

Here, Kit’s best tricks to turning stressed into blessed!

Don’t miss Kit on Access Daily!

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Besides her role as a host on NBC’s Access Hollywood, Kit is also co-host of the NBC daytime show Access Daily (check local listings). Co-hosting the show with Scott Evans (left) and Mario Lopez (right), Kit talks entertainment news while interviewing in-studio guests. “My favorite was Julia Roberts!” she beams. “She’s a great Southern girl around my age, so we bonded. We even traded recipes—it was amazing!”

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Look for glimmers of light in dark times “In life, I’ve learned to look for the silver linings in my struggles,” Kit says. “My home was burglarized last month with everyone upstairs—our money, keys and car were all stolen. But when my daughter said, ‘We’re cursed,’ I said, ‘No, honey: We are blessed!’

We weren’t home in the fire, and we didn’t even see anything in the burglary. We’re safe, and that’s our lesson: to look for the silver linings shining in every storm.”

4 Kit (right) and husband Crowley (left) enjoy meaningful family time with their 3 kids, including eldest Campbell (center)

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Discover joy in the little things “My husband, kids and I have never been big TV watchers, but we’ve been having a blast bingeing shows these days!”

Kit says. “It’s great for our relationship because it really just gives us the time together as a family to do something fun.

And in the tough moments, remembering that connection just brings us closer.”

Slash stress with this daily trick “Running is the best stress reliever for my body and mind, but now that my knees have begun to hurt, I’m doing 30 minutes on my bike. But any exercise works! I suggest running, walking or biking to a song, then taking a break for a song, then going again to another song!” Another stress reliever? “Journaling! Just writing out my worries or joys puts me in the best mood.”

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Find strength in your loved ones Kit credits her inner strength to her mom, nicknamed “Bug.” “She’s a rock star!”

Kit cheers. “She’s lost a baby, she’s battled breast cancer and still, she’s just unflappable and optimistic. Her thing is, ‘This too shall pass.’” Kit also credits her dad with giving her confidence. “His nickname for me was Junkyard Dog for my grit,” she laughs. “He empowered me to believe in myself from a young age, and that has given me so much strength.”

Tap into the bliss of the present moment “I love my work and I’m so grateful for it, but being a working mom, wife and daughter, it’s impossible to do everything well all of the time,” Kit says. “There are times you can’t be where you need to be and so different aspects might suffer, but if I try to be present where I am, things usually work out. If you focus on what’s most important, I think it all comes out in the wash.”

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6 Boost stamina with planned rest While Kit is an early riser, she admits she can lose steam in the midafternoon.

“Thankfully, I’ve got a great new trick!” she says. “I downloaded this app called Nap26, and I’ll use it and close my eyes for 26 minutes. It’s more about meditation than sleep, but after, I feel refreshed. It helps me turn off my mind and gives me the energy to tackle the rest of my day!”

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GOOD TIMES GUIDE Turn your favorite summer treat into a perfect excuse for a gathering! This beautiful backyard party serves up fun by the scoop as you enjoy a relaxing afternoon with loved ones

Start with a cool ice-cream cart Serve joy by the scoop with an ice-cream bar, like this one styled by entertaining pro Tara Berger (OneStylishParty.com). For a similar look, top a picnic table with a white tablecloth and set a patio umbrella behind it. Next, drape a faux floral garland across the front of the table. Make a balloon swag by knotting inflated balloons to a length of string. Tape one end to the umbrella and the other to a table leg. Line up trays of toppings and slip ice-cream cones into the wells of a clear “champagne wall” holder (like Prosecco Wall Stand, $25, in the EnFete shop at Etsy.com).

Charm with conekissed settings At her party, Berger dressed up place settings with fanciful appetizer plates (like Ice Cream Die-Cut Plates, $8 for 8, BonjourFete.com). To make your own, simply cut out a “cone” shape from tan or white paper, then add waffle details with a black marker. Next, tape cone to the back of a small white paper plate. Draw on a cherry with marker. Optional: Add a gift card to the plate as a party favor.

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Customize scoops with sprinkles Streamline your sundae bar with small bowls filled with toppings like nuts, fruit, chopped candy bars and small candies. Sprinkles, of course, are a classic! To serve trendy themed blends (like mermaid, unicorn or watermelon) without paying for expensive mixed packs, just stir a small pouch of shaped sprinkles (like Wilton Sprinkles Mermaid Tail Pouch, $1, Michaels.com) in a bowl filled with basic dollarstore or on-hand sprinkles to make a custom blend.

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Surprise them with milkshake cocktails Introduce guests to a delicious cocktail trend: boozy milkshakes! For each, blend up 5 oz. of chocolate, vanilla or strawberry ice cream and a splash of milk, then add the following flavorful mix-ins and blend: For chocolate, add a drizzle of chocolate syrup and 1 oz. of Bailey’s liqueur. For vanilla, add 1 oz. of vanilla vodka and for strawberry, add 1 ⁄2 cup of chopped strawberries and 1 oz. of vanilla vodka. Pour into glass and top with whipped cream.

Brighten any table with a beautiful sherbet bouquet

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For her floral arrangements, Berger took inspiration from sherbet. “The blush and peach tones of sherbet are trending in the party world,” she says. To get the look of this bouquet styled by floral pro Ashley O’Dell (AshleysFloral.net), pop full blooms, like garden roses and ranunculus, into a pink vase; tuck in greenery to finish.

3 tips for sundae delight

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Prep scoops ahead

You’ll have more time to enjoy the gathering when you get all of the ice-cream scooping done ahead of time. The night before your party, pop scoops of ice cream into cupcake liners, place on a baking pan and freeze.

When you’re ready for fun, place the pan on your buffet. To build each cone or sundae, instruct loved ones to grab a scoop (or two!) by the liner, place it scoop-side-down on a cone or in a cup and then peel off the liner.

2 Sweeten the day with a ‘cake cone’ dessert display In addition to ice cream, Berger served a few treats that wouldn’t melt, like these creamsicle cupcakes made by KelseyElizabethCakes.com. Make your own by baking cupcakes using orange cake mix (like Duncan Hines Orange Supreme) to box directions. After baking, let cool and ice with a dollop of orange-tinted vanilla frosting. Insert a Popsicle stick into each cupcake and add to cake plate. Round out the display with ice cream cones dipped in sprinkles. To make: Spread vanilla frosting on the lip of each cone, dip into sprinkles and set upside down onto cake plate so guests can grab a cone and fill it with their favorite ice cream!

Offer up sweet sauces

Sauces like hot fudge, butterscotch and peanut butter are crowdpleasers, but open jars can lead to sticky messes that beckon bugs.

Instead, pour sauces or syrups into dollar-store condiment squeeze bottles for easy pouring. Pro tip: Pour simmering water into a small cooler, place on the table and add the squeeze bottles.

The water bath will keep the sauces at a perfectly warm temperature.

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Turn extras into treats!

Don’t toss ice cream that may have melted! Instead, use it to make a tasty dessert that you can enjoy tomorrow: ice-cream bread! To do: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Mix 2 pints of melted ice cream with 3 cups of self-rising flour and pour into a greased loaf pan; bake for 50 minutes. Not enough “leftovers” on hand for the recipe? Pour melted ice cream into ice cube trays, freeze and use cubes to flavor iced coffee.

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EASIEST After helping folks around the world melt massive amounts of flab, 140-pounds-slimmer “lazy keto” guru Stephanie Laska knows one thing for sure: “As I’ve made my version of the diet less and less complicated, everyone’s results have gotten better and better!” At this point, she’s pared her basic approach down to one single rule: “Build every sitting with three components—protein, a vegetable and some fat.

That’s it!” she says. “Start with what’s already in your kitchen. No need to worry about portions either. Just stop when you’re full.” To make her formula even easier, she and husband Bill (who’s down 30 pounds and 100 cholesterol points!) created dozens of delicious recipes that require only a few ingredients and a few minutes to make. “Keeping it simple saves you money, aggravation and time,” promises The DIRTY, LAZY, KETO 5-Ingredient Cookbook author. “It’s fun most days and doable even when you’re stressed.” No wonder her devotees shed up to 19 pounds a week!

L

ike many of us, Laska had tried endless diets.

“Yet I still ended up close to 300 pounds,” she recalls.

As everyday activities became a struggle, “it hit me that I needed to create my own plan, one I could actually stick with.”

She knew her body responded best to fewer carbs, “but I also knew I couldn’t handle obsessively measuring and tracking everything. And I had to be

IT WORKS! Sherri lost 75 lbs!

Decades of trying diets, pills, shots and hypnosis were no match for Sherri Cook’s intense junk-food cravings. Back up to 230 pounds after lap-band surgery, she had the procedure reversed. “I felt hopeless and prayed to God for help,” recalls the North Carolina grandmother. Soon after, she read about Laska’s lazy keto plan. “It wasn’t strict but was still helping women with a lot to lose—I knew it was for me!” She loved how easy and tasty its 5-ingredient salads, wraps and more were. “And for the first time ever, I had to remind myself to eat!” In eight months, the 57-year-old shed 75 pounds and got off four medications.

“I’m happier and healthier than ever!”

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able to buy what’s on sale, get meals on the table fast and actually like what I was eating.”

So she experimented, and to her surprise, as long as she stayed away from sugar and starch, she could enjoy almost anything— from broccoli and salmon to bunless Big Macs and low-carb beer—as her hunger and waist shrunk. Soon down 11 sizes, she’s been paying her good fortune forward, constantly

It’s the no-fuss To make this ultra-lazy twist on keto work for you, there’s only one rule: Aim for protein, fat and some veggies at most sittings. For ultimate ease, experiment to find your favorite meals and snacks with five ingredients or less. We have great options for you to try here and on the following pages; you can also check out Laska’s new cookbook, DietDoctor.com or simply search “5-ingredient keto” on the Internet. As always, get your doctor’s okay to try a new plan.

KETO EVER it up long term.” If that means fast food, processed ingredients or five-ingredient shortcuts, Dr. Scher’s all for it. “As long as you’re consistent about reducing carb intake, you can transform your body for the better.”

Dr. Scher notes that Why lazy slims relaxed and strict verNew research led sions of keto work by a Texas A&M W he th er you use lazy the same way: By team found that or strict keto, new cutting foods that because we’re research shows that turn to blood better at adherlowering blood suga r is sugar, “they triging to relaxed so good for us, it cuts ger ketosis, a metaversions of keto, hear t disease risk bolic state during they lead to sigby 42 %! which the body uses nificantly greater fat instead of sugar for weight loss than strict fuel.” Research shows this spikes versions. Better yet, a “lazy” fat burn by 900%. Bonus: approach makes dieters 32% Compounds created during more likely to reverse diabetes ketosis reduce hunger, increase than those trying to be strict! energy, sharpen brain function Findings like these don’t surprise Bret Scher, M.D., a San and generally boost health. “It helps me get people off medicaDiego cardiologist and medical tions for blood sugar, cholesdirector of DietDoctor.com. terol, blood pressure, gout and “Striving for perfection sets much more,” adds Dr. Scher, you up to fail,” he insists. “The whose patients have shed 30, secret is pinpointing strategies that make healthy eating enjoy- 40, 100 or more pounds using able and convenient so you keep relaxed versions of keto. pushing for new ways to make lazy keto even lazier for her fans. And while the tactic might not sound scientific, it has impressive evidence that backs it up…

Yes!

way to melt fat fast!

CHEESESTEAK SCRAMBLE Scramble eggs, cheese and onion with thin sandwich steak such as Steak-umm brand.

PIGS IN A BLANKET Roll hot dogs and cheese in warm low-carb tortillas; secure with pick.

Bake at 350ºF for 15 min.

Add keto condiments.

The 5-ingredient way to make ‘lazy keto’ extra effortless as you drop 19 lbs a week

Real-world wow By the time Debra Ann Ball hit age 68, her waist had plumped up and her list of health troubles was long: joint pain, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and more.

Weight-loss efforts made matters worse. “I overeat when I’m stressed,” admits the Indiana teacher. “And diets are stressful!” Most diets, that is. She heard Laska’s approach replaces hassle with fun, so she tried it.

“Making the five-ingredient meals or having rotisserie chicken and grab-and-go salads on busy nights was easier than getting takeout,” says Debra Ann. “I loved what I was eating, and it became what I craved. I didn’t want potato chips and sugary soda anymore!”

Down a quick 50 pounds and three sizes, Debra Ann is telling everyone about lazy keto. “My blood pressure is normal, my knees don’t ache.

Even if you’ve failed at countless diets, you can do it just like I did!”

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“The easier you make keto, the more you lose,” promises DirtyLazyKeto.com’s Stephanie Laska. “I ignored almost all the rules, and I still lost 140 pounds!”

Grown-up Ice Pops

These quick meals are easy + fun

QUICK KETO CHILI Simmer 2 lbs. browned ground beef, 14 oz. broth, 28 oz. crushed tomato, and 4 Tbs. chili powder.

Add keto toppings.

Stephanie lost BIG!

BACON-Y BITES Roll Brussels sprouts in 1 ⁄2 strip bacon each; secure with pick. Bake at 380ºF for 30 min., flipping once.

Excerpted from The DIRTY, LAZY, KETO 5-Ingredient Cookbook by Stephanie Laska and William Laska. Photographs by James Stefiuk.

Copyright ©2021 by Stephanie Laska and William Laska. Used with permission of the publisher, Adams Media, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved. For more recipes and resources, check out DirtyLazyKeto.com, DietDoctor.com and LowCarbCardiologist.com.

Relax with one of Laska’s chilly treats on a steamy summer night!

1 box sugar-free raspberr y gelatin 1 pint raspberries 2 shots plain vodka 20 drops liquid zero- carb sweetener 1 Tbs. heav y whipping cream Stir gelatin in 1 ⁄2 cup boiling water un til dissolved. Refrigerate 45 minutes.

Blitz berries, vodka, sweetener an d cream. Whisk berry mixture into ge latin. Pour into 6 mini ice-pop molds coated with cooking spray. Freeze until firm, about 3 hrs. Serves 6

Turn the page for more 5-ingredient keto ideas!

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Quick & easy keto mmm

Just 5 ingredients and a few pantry staples are all you need to whip up slimming eats that really satisfy

Scrimpin’ Shrimp Salad For a gourmet-easy finish, sprinkle the stuffed avocados with tarragon or fresh dill DRESSING 1 ⁄4 cup full-fat mayonnaise 1 Tbs. 100% lemon juice 1

⁄8 tsp. salt

1

⁄8 tsp. ground black pepper

SHRIMP SALAD 2 large avocados, cut in half and pitted (leave skin on) 1 cup extra-small (100–150 count per pound) peeled, deveined and cooked shrimp 1

⁄2 cup finely sliced celery

In medium bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients.

Enlarge holes left by pits in avocados by scooping out some avocado using spoon.

Leave at least 1 ⁄4" ring of avocado flesh along outer edge of avocados. Combine scooped-out avocado, shrimp and celery with dressing. Stir to mix.

Divide shrimp mixture evenly into holes in each avocado half. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Serve chilled.

Servings: 4. Active time: 5 min. Total time: 5 min.

Calories: 252 Protein: 10g Fat: 20g Carbs.: 7g Net carbs.: 2g Sodium: 518mg Fiber: 5g Sugar: 1g

Crash Course Carnitas 3 lbs. boneless pork shoulder roast, trimmed

Enjoy this flavor-packed shredded pork on its own, wrapped in lettuce leaves or a low-carb tortilla or served on top of a salad juice from limes to coat all sides of roast.

Cut limes into rounds and set aside.

3 medium limes, cut in half 2 Tbs. taco powder seasoning mix 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. salt 1

⁄2 tsp. ground black pepper

1 medium white onion, peeled and quartered

In small bowl, combine taco powder seasoning mix, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. Whisk to blend. Sprinkle seasoning on all sides of pork roast. Place onion quarters and lime rounds on top of roast. Cook on high until meat is cooked through, 4–5 hrs

2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro

Place pork roast in slow cooker. Squeeze

Heat broiler. Line baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.

Let roast cool slightly, then remove roast and onions to plate to drain, discarding lime peels. Shred meat and onions using two forks.

Spread shredded mixture evenly on prepared baking sheet. Place under broiler until meat begins to crisp, 2–3 min.

Top with chopped cilantro.

Servings: 6. Active time: 15 min.

Total time: 5 hrs., 20 min.

Calories: 471 Protein: 39g Fat: 29g Carbs.: 5g Net carbs.: 4g Sodium: 705mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 1g

Tip! No slow cooker?

Bake carnitas, covere d, in 275°F oven until internal temperature reaches 160°F (mediu m) or 170°F (well done)

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Canoodling Crab Rangoons 5 tsp. olive oil, divided 5 large eggs, divided 1 (6 oz.) can crab meat, drained and finely shredded 5 Tbs. full-fat cream cheese, softened 1 tsp. onion powder 1

⁄2 tsp. garlic powder

1

⁄4 tsp. salt

In small skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tsp. oil. In small bowl, beat 1 egg. Pour egg into skillet, coating entire

Be sure to use canned crab meat (find it next to canned tuna) instead of imitation crab to keep sugar amounts low mixture (about 1 tsp. each) in center of egg triangles. Fold over and pinch to close.

Repeat until mixture is gone.

bottom. Using spatula, lift edges of egg as it becomes firm. Tilt skillet to allow raw egg to fill in the along edge of pan, creating thin, solid pancake shape. Cook 1 min., then transfer to plate. Repeat and make 4 additional egg pancakes, heating 1 tsp. oil prior to cooking each egg. Cut egg pancakes evenly into quarters, making 20 egg triangle shapes.

Spread out half the rangoons, without letting them touch, on the crisper tray in an air fryer basket. Bake 9 min. at 400°F. Repeat with remaining half until all rangoons are “fried.” Serve immediately.

In medium mixing bowl, combine crab, cream cheese, onion powder, garlic powder and salt. Dollop equal amounts of crab

Servings: 10. Active time: 15 min.

Total time: 40 min. Calories: 96 Protein: 7g Fat: 7g Carbs.: 1g Net carbs.: 1g Sodium: 169mg Fiber: 0g Sugar: 0g

Tip! No air fr yer? Bake rangoons in the oven at 400°F until they reach your desired level of crispiness

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Jalapeño Wispy Chips

Excerpted from The DIRTY, LAZY, KETO 5-Ingredient Cookbook by Stephanie Laska and William Laska. Photographs by James Stefiuk. Copyright © 2021

by Stephanie Laska and William Laska. Used with permission of the publisher, Adams Media, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved

Prefer less heat? Swap snips of green onion for the jalapeño or omit the pepper altogether 11 ⁄2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese 11 ⁄2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 2 medium jalapeños, thinly sliced in rings 6 strips no-sugar-added bacon, cooked and crumbled

Heat oven to 380°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Put 1-Tbs.-sized mounds of Parmesan cheese on baking sheet, 1" apart, until all Parmesan is distributed.

Top each mound with equal amount of cheddar and press down to form compact circles no more than 2" across.

Place 1 jalapeño ring centered on top of each circle. Cover evenly with bacon bits. Bake 10–13 minutes until firm and starting to brown. Serve warm.

Servings: 6. Active time: 10 min.

Total time: 25 min.

Calories: 252 Protein: 18g Fat: 17g Carbs.: 2g Net carbs.: 2g Sodium: 714mg Fiber: 0g Sugar: 0g

For more fast & easy keto recipes, check out The Dirty, Lazy, Keto 5-Ingredient Cookbook

by Stephanie Laska and William Laska

EASY TREATS

Creamy delight in every bite Keep it cool this summer with this no-bake dream that pairs juicy berries with luscious velvety cheesecake

Berry Cheesecake Squares Mmm...shortbread cookie crust 1 (10 oz.) pkg. shortbread cookies, such as Lorna Doone 11 ⁄4 cups + 2 Tbs. sugar 6 Tbs. butter, melted 1 (1 ⁄4 oz.) env. unflavored gelatin 21 ⁄2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, at room temp.

1 tsp. grated lime zest 1 Tbs. lime juice 1 cup heavy cream 1 (6 oz.) pkg. blackberries 1 (6 oz.) pkg. raspberries Chopped strawberries, peaches wedges and lime slices (optional)

Easy as 1,2,3!

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In 1-qt. microwave-safe bowl, stir 2 Tbs. water into gelatin; let stand until water is absorbed, 5 min.

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Meanwhile, in separate bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until blended and smooth; beat in zest and juice. In another separate bowl, beat cream with remaining 2 Tbs. sugar until stiff; reserve. Microwave gelatin until melted, 10 sec. Stir in 1 cup cream cheese mixture (if lumps form, microwave in 15-sec. intervals until smooth). Stir gelatin mixture back into remaining cream cheese mixture. Fold in reserved whipped cream, then 1 cup

blackberries and 1 cup raspberries. Spread in pan. Cover; chill until firm, 4 hrs.

3

Using foil, lift cheesecake from pan.

Cut into squares. Just before serving, top with remaining berries and, if desired, strawberries, peaches and lime slices.

SERVINGS: 16 ACTIVE time: 1 hr.

TOTAL time: 5 hrs.

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Line 9" square baking pan with enough foil to overhang sides by 2".

In food processor, finely grind cookies; transfer to bowl and add 1 ⁄4 cup sugar. Stir in butter until mixture holds together.

Press crumb mixture evenly into bottom of pan; chill until firm, 20 min.

Dinner made easy!

Raspberry Lemonade

Root Veggie Chips

Red-Pepper Chicken Sandwiches

Strawberry Cupcakes

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COLLECT A MEAL

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So easy, so delicious!

Root Veggie Chips Take a break from regular potato chips and fry up a batch of colorful, crispy snacks—perfect with your pick of dips 1 beet, about 4 oz., unpeeled 1 purple potato, about 4 oz., unpeeled 1 small sweet potato, about 5 oz., peeled Oil Coarse sea salt

Using knife or handheld slicer, very thinly slice vegetables, keeping them separate.

In heavy pot, heat 2" oil over medium heat to 350°F on deep-frying thermometer.

In batches, add sliced beet and purple potato; fry, flipping once, until crisp, about 2 min. per side. Using slotted spoon, transfer chips to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle lightly with salt. For sweet potato, fry at 325°F, for about 2 min. per side, drain and salt.

For easier handling and to keep vegetables from rolling when slicing, cut a 1 ⁄4"-thick slice from one side of each vegetable and place cut side down on surface before slicing.

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

Calories: 163 Protein: 1g Fat: 12g (1g sat.) Chol.: 0mg Carbs.: 13g Sodium: 198mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 3g

Strawberry Cupcakes Upgrade your favorite cupcakes with luxuriously rich, easy from-scratch buttercream frosting 1 (1 lb.) pkg. butter, at room temp.

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, at room temp.

4 cups confectioners’ sugar 2 tsp. strawberry extract Red liquid food coloring 24 unfrosted strawberry or yellow cupcakes White-chocolate-dipped strawberries (optional)

To make frosting, on medium speed, beat butter and cream cheese until

blended and smooth. On low speed, gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar, then strawberry extract until combined.

On medium-high speed, beat until light and fluffy, 2 min.

Beat in a few drops of food coloring until tinted desired shade of light pink.

If desired, transfer frosting to pastry bag fitted with star tip. Pipe or spread over cupcakes. If desired, just before serving, garnish with strawberries.

Servings: 24. Active time: 25 min. Total time: 30 min.

Calories: 352 Protein: 2g Fat: 22g (12g sat.) Chol.: 60mg Carbs.: 38g Sodium: 327mg Fiber: 0g Sugar: 30g

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Raspberry Lemonade Fresh berry puree takes a classic summertime sipper to new heights of yum—try it with blackberries too!

(6 oz.) cont. raspberries large lemons cups cold water cup sugar fresh mint sprigs + additional for garnish

In pot, combine 1 cup water with sugar, zest strips and mint. Over medium heat, bring mixture to a simmer; cook until sugar dissolves, 5 min. Let cool 30 min.

In blender, puree half of raspberries; strain. With vegetable peeler, remove zest from 4 lemons in strips, making sure to leave the bitter white part (pith) on the fruit; reserve. Squeeze enough juice from all of lemons to equal 11 ⁄4 cups; reserve.

Strain lemon-mint syrup into pitcher. Add reserved lemon juice and raspberry puree and remaining 2 cups water; chill. Divide lemonade evenly among 4 ice-filled glasses. Garnish with remaining raspberries and, if desired, mint sprigs.

1 8 3 1 2

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

Calories: 234 Protein: 1g Fat: 0g Chol.: 0mg Carbs.: 60g Sodium: 2mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 54g

Red-Pepper Chicken Sandwiches These hearty dinner sandwiches dripping with melty cheese sauce whip up in just 20 minutes 1 (9 oz.) pkg. fully cooked, carved grilled chicken breast, such as Perdue Short Cuts 4 (3 oz.) crusty rolls, split 3 ⁄4 cup drained roasted red peppers 3 Tbs. tomato paste 1 ⁄2 cup Cheez Whiz 2 cups mixed baby salad greens

Heat chicken according to package directions.

Meanwhile, pull out 1 ⁄3 cup soft bread from cut sides of 1 roll. In food processor, combine red peppers, tomato paste and pulled-out bread; process until blended.

In microwave-safe bowl, microwave Cheez Whiz in 10-sec. intervals, stirring, until melted and warm. Spread over bottom halves of rolls. Top with greens, chicken, red pepper mixture and roll tops.

Servings: 4. Active time: 20 min. Total time: 20 min.

Calories: 403 Protein: 25g Fat: 9g (2g sat.) Chol.: 56mg Carbs.: 53g Sodium: 1,230mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 6g

Your organi zed home

Keep food fresh longer!

Food that goes bad before we can use it costs us up to $1,600 a year! Thankfully, these easy tips keep groceries lasting longer and boost your bottom line

Enjoy softer bread

with a celery stick There’s nothing homier than soft, fresh bread. To stave off staleness, simply stick a celery stalk in the bag with the bread, then seal it tight. Bread grows stale when it loses its moisture, but a celery stick releases moisture, which the bread then absorbs.

And because celery has very little odor, your loaf won’t take on any of its flavor.

Maintain berries’ sweetness Extend the life of milk with

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baking soda Milk spoils when bacteria grow and produce lactic acid, giving stale milk that off-putting odor.

Baking soda, on the other hand, neutralizes excess lactic acid and keeps milk fresh and drinkable for an extra week past its use-by date. Just add a pinch of baking soda when you first open the container and shake it to help the baking soda dissolve —you won’t taste it at all.

Crisp wilted lettuce

with an ice bath To revive withered lettuce, soak it in ice water for 15 minutes, says Mumford.

“Lettuce wilts when water in the plant cells evaporates. But ice water causes osmosis, which helps the leaves reabsorb the water they’re soaked in, renewing them.”

with apple cider vinegar Berries often get moldy before we have a chance to top them with cream for dessert. To keep them fresh, wash them in a 4 to 1 water to apple cider vinegar solution, says chemical engineer and cookbook author Jim Mumford (JimCooksFoodGood.com). “This gives berries up to a week of extra life, because the vinegar neutralizes mold; let them dry fully before refrigerating.”

Prevent moldy cheese

with wax paper “Cheese needs to breathe,” says chef Devan Cameron, owner of BraisedAndDeglazed.com. “Otherwise, moisture builds up between the wrapper and the cheese, causing mold. Just remove the wrapper and place the cheese in wax paper. This lets air in, plus the wax pulls excess moisture away from the cheese, keeping it fresh.”

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Create a cooling retreat

For more inspiration and savvy tips, check out Willburn’s book Big Dreams, Small Garden, $11, Amazon.com, or follow her on Instagram @smalltowngardener

TO BOOST PRIVACY: A BREEZY NOOK “I love the look and sound of grasses swaying in the breeze,” notes Willburn. “It’s calming and cooling. And grasses are one of the easiest-care perennials—they thrive in pots and create privacy in small spaces. Plus, they give a sense of enclosure without rigidity.”

To get the look, tuck a chair into a patio or deck corner, then cluster a few bright pots of grasses (like creeping velvet and ribbon grass) around the chair and arrange a few pots on a nearby railing, creating a secluded nook. Give full sun; let soil dry between waterings.

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TO SECTION OFF A PATIO: A VERTICAL DUO “Planting ornamental grasses (like silvergrass) in stylish, totable planters creates versatility—you can easily move them around to improve a view.” Willburn suggests arranging your pots strategically. You can create pretty privacy columns as needed or section off your outdoor area when entertaining. And if your planters don’t allow water to seep out, poke a few holes in the bottom for drainage. Place the grass in full to partial sun and keep the soil moist and well-drained.

with grassy displays!

Set up a serene, secluded sanctuary in any corner of your yard using ornamental grasses!

Gardening expert Marianne Willburn, author of Big Dreams, Small Garden, says it’s surprisingly easy to surround your space with wispy grasses that catch the breeze.

Here, the simple how-to’s TO PERK UP A CORNER: A LEVELED DISPLAY “An old ladder refreshed with blue paint becomes the perfect vessel to showcase the natural beauty of smaller grasses,” says Willburn.

“This eye-catching display is texture-forward—and the robin’s-egg blue contrasts nicely against the terra-cotta pots. It’s ideal for any outdoor corner.” For a balanced mix, try grouping plants (like blue fescue and sedge) by height. Here, the lower ledge showcases the shortest plants, and they gradually get taller as you work your way up the ladder. Place in full sun; let blue fescue soil dry between waterings and keep the other soils moist.

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36 Smile 37 Enclose on all sides 41 Karaoke selection 42 Keep it under your hat 43 Devote, as time 44 Small vegetable 45 Winner’s take 46 Coal unit 47 Oodles 48 Yeats or Keats 49 Alcohol 51 Author Oscar 52 Singer Ronstadt 53 Roker and Pacino 54 Orchard 55 Racket 56 Divvy up 59 Given (to) 60 Like the best towels 64 Replaceable shoe part

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A steal of a plea deal

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iss “Well, do you have any Casterling, suspects?” controlMiss Casterling glanced ler for Sunrise Senior along the hallway toward an Residences, had lost all elderly man dozing in his patience. “I don’t care if wheelchair by the elevator. they’re residents—I want “He’s one,” she said, eagerly them arrested!” She looked providing names of two others. on the verge of slamming her Nola didn’t want to wake bony fist on the desktop.

George, the wheelchair sleeper, The woman’s desk was so she started with Sarah in built into a sweeping, chestroom 206. high counter. Detective Nola “You’re investigating her?

Perkins stood with Mrs. Good. Someone needs to. I Murphy in front of it, separated wouldn’t trust her with a nickel.” from Miss Casterling by a The small, spindly woman plastic shield with a small pass- held on to her walker with both through cut out. hands. A retired accountant, “Has this happened before?” she had a sophisticated comNola asked. puter system on her table.

“A number of times!”

“She claims someone took an Mrs. Murphy, manager of the oatmeal cookie from her desk.” residences, nodded. “They do “An oatmeal cookie?” A it to annoy her. They take her blissful looked crossed Sarah’s papers, they hide her pens…this face. “I haven’t had one in time they took her…”

“My oatmeal raisin cookie!” Miss Casterling snapped.

“That’s the last straw.”

Oatmeal cookie?

Nola suppressed a smile.

She glanced toward the ceiling. “Security cameras?”

Mrs. Murphy bristled. e, ’t called reruns anymor en ar y he “T “We do not spy on our s” they’re called deja-view residents.”

years.” She sighed. “Doctor’s orders. And the dessert choices here have really gone downhill.” She shrugged. “Nothing even tempting.”

Nola thanked her. Sarah was sharp, Nola decided, but too frail to be a cookie snatcher.

At Elana’s room, the tall woman stood on tiptoes with a dust wand, cleaning across the curtain rod above her window.

“Housekeeping,” she muttered. “They’re to come every other week. Now we’re lucky to see them once a month.”

“They say you’re observant,” Nola tried. “Did you see anyone at Miss Casterling’s desk?”

“Other than Casterling? No. But I’ve been in my room all day. Cleaning. Someone must.”

Nola frowned. Elana could see over the counter, but reaching through to the desktop didn’t seem likely.

By the time Nola finished talking with Elana, George had awakened and wheeled himself to his room. Nola met him there, wheelchair parked within easy reach of a high, stiff-backed chair where he sat.

A pair of grippers hung from a hook on the side.

“We’re investigating a disturbance at Miss Casterling’s desk today. Did you see anything?”

“I’m an engineer, miss.

Details are my business. But I didn’t see anyone.”

“Did you see me, when I was there?”

“You were there?”

“You were asleep at the time.”

George shrugged. “I don’t observe as well when I’m asleep.”

Nola nodded, focusing on her list of suspects.

“Tell me,” a voice from behind Nola interrupted. The door had opened and Elana, followed by Sarah entered. “Are you a progressive detective?”

“I’m not sure I understand.”

“We’re old, detective, but we’re not stupid. It’s obvious you suspect one of us of being a cookie thief. None of us wants to make life hard for you. Can this be like on TV? The guilty one will confess but with a plea deal in place?”

“You’re mistaken,” Nola smiled. “I don’t suspect any one of you. But tell me about the deal you had in mind.”

Nola listened, then smiled.

“That sounds like a reasonable deal.” —Gary Delafield

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As I entered the airport, I squared my shoulders, took a deep breath, and prayed, “God, when I speak to these women, may they not see me, but may they see You. And when they hear me, don’t let them hear me, but let them hear You.” The airport was enormous, and I wasn’t sure where my gate was. As I was standing in line at the information desk, I felt someone pat the Bible I was holding. “I love that book,” I heard. I looked to see a woman in a wheelchair. She had one of the sweetest and most lovely faces I had ever seen.

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s quietly as she could, Valerie slid “We have plenty of food,” Jonathan said. the pan of lasagna into the refrig“So I noticed.” She fetched him some erator and closed the door. ibuprofen and coaxed him into eating a Suddenly, a deep voice sounded behind piece of toast. her. “Who are you,” it demanded, “and “Why are you going to all this trouble what are you doing in my kitchen?” for a total stranger?” he asked.

Valerie shrugged. “Small-town Nearly jumping out of her “His rules. Besides, I know what it’s skin, Valerie whirled to face chocolate like to be alone.” His answerher accuser. Dark stubble ing gaze sent a shiver courscovered a determined jaw, brown ing over her as she tucked as his chocolate brown eyes gazed him in and left for work. eyes gazed feverishly at her. feverishly That look stayed with her Barefoot and wearing only all week until, on Saturday, pajamas, his sheer masculinity at her” Faith surprised her by asking, shifted her already racing heart “Can we invite Alexa and her dad to into high gear. dinner?” With the memory of his piercing So this was Jonathan McCabe. The brown eyes flashing in her mind, she sidehandsome widower’s arrival in her small stepped the request, turning her intention town three months earlier had set tongues to a loud pounding coming from outside. wagging and every unattached female, except Valerie, racing to his doorstep.

They’d been bound to meet sooner or Turn upside down for Brain later—their 12-year-old daughters had become fast friends. But until this morning, she’d only seen him from a distance… a distance that hadn’t done him justice.

The way he swayed and clutched at the doorjamb quickly reminded her of the reason for her furtive visit.

“You should be in bed,” she scolded, rushing to his side to usher him to a nearby chair.

“Where do you think I was when I heard you break in?”

“I’m Valerie Kendrick, Faith’s mother?” she reminded him. “Your daughter, Alexa, gave me her key this morning when she stopped by on her way to school. She mentioned you were feeling sick, that there wasn’t any food in the house. I was just dropping off a lasagna on my way to work.

I didn’t mean to wake you.”

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Following the noise to her driveway, she found a ladder propped against her garage and Jonathan McCabe atop it, with a hammer.

“What are you doing?”

“I’m a roofer by trade. Alexa told me your gutters were loose, so I’m fixing them.

A small token of thanks for the delicious meal and the TLC.” “All recovered?” she asked, trying not to stare as his chiseled arms moved.

“Good as new,” he proclaimed, his smile making her go all soft and gooey inside.

She brought out freshly brewed iced tea, and they chatted while he worked. To her surprise, Valerie found herself telling him about her struggles as a single parent. In return, Jonathan confided that it had been equally difficult for him and Alexa after his wife had died.

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“Looks like we both hoped the move here would start a new chapter,” he said.

Valerie could only nod. Had she really been looking for a new start when she came to town? Or was this the first time in a long time she’d felt like she even wanted one?

Two weeks later, she followed a hostess to a table in her favorite Italian restaurant.

But instead of her daughter sitting there, as they’d arranged, she saw Jonathan.

“There must be some mistake,” she said.

“I’m supposed to be meeting Faith.”

Looking equally confused, he surged to his feet. “And I’m meeting Alexa.”

Comprehension dawned simultaneously.

“We’ve been set up!” he laughed.

“I’m so sorry.” Valerie was mortified.

“I don’t know what was Faith thinking.”

“I’m not sorry at all,” Jonathan said.

Surprise made her breath catch. “No?” “No, I’m not. Our daughters have accomplished what I’ve been trying to get the nerve to do since you brought me that lasagna.” With a gallant sweep of one arm, he pulled out a chair. “It’s been a long time, and I’m hopelessly rusty, but…Valerie Kendrick, would you be my dinner date?”

As a wide smile spread across her face, Valerie realized she hadn’t felt this carefree in years. “I’d like that very much.”

Out in the restaurant’s lobby, Faith held her cellphone to one ear.

“Well?” she heard Alexa demand.

“Wait, wait…” Faith muttered. Then, with a fist pump, “Yes! They’re staying.

And they’re gazing into each other’s eyes.”

“I told you!” Alexa said.

“No,” Faith interrupted. “I told you!”

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Mystery This week’s Sudoku solution solution Nola suspected 7 6 4 9 3 1 5 2 8 them all, acting 5 8 9 6 2 4 3 7 1 together, not to 2 1 3 5 7 8 9 4 6 steal the cookie, 9 3 8 4 1 5 2 6 7 but to prove 6 7 1 2 9 3 8 5 4 4 5 2 7 8 6 1 9 3 Casterling was 8 4 5 3 6 2 7 1 9 a thief. George 1 2 7 8 4 9 6 3 5 had the grippers 3 9 6 1 5 7 4 8 2 to reach papers on the desk, but from his wheelchair couldn’t see over the counter. Elana could see but couldn’t reach the desktop without the aid of George’s grippers. Sarah had trouble getting around but no trouble adding numbers. Their evidence showed that Casterling was embezzling from the home and cutting services to cover it up.

YOUR HOROSCOPE

For the week of Sunday, August 8, to Saturday, August 14

by Maressa Brown LEO July 23–Aug. 22 Around the 8th, you’ll have an opportunity to set an exciting intention. Get clear on what you want to accomplish, and you’ll be right on track. From the 11th on, researching moneymaking opportunities can set up a win.

VIRGO Aug. 23–Sept. 22 You might find your dreams are intense come the 9th. Tuning into your intuition centers you.

From the 13th on, it could feel effortless to put your thoughts into words. Now’s the time to pitch that big project!

LIBRA Sept. 23–Oct. 22 Consider initiating a group effort around the 10th. Collaboration leads to success for everyone! Then, you’ll be eager to share what’s in your heart with loved ones on the 14th. The moment can do wonders for bolstering your bond.

Your lucky days: August 8, 9, 11 Your lucky numbers: 1, 2, 11

Your lucky days: August 9, 10, 11 Your lucky numbers: 5, 12, 14

Your lucky days: August 8, 12, 13 Your lucky numbers: 5, 7, 11

SCORPIO Oct. 23–Nov. 21 Spending time with co-workers proves fulfilling on the 9th—and stimulating talks set the stage for fulfilling teamwork! Then, you may crave an extraordinary experience on the 12th.

Switching up your routine brings bliss.

SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22–Dec. 21 Commit to honing your skill set around the 8th. Now’s the time to sign up for that online class or plan a trip. On the 11th, you might be inspired to make a bold move related to moneymaking. Trust your gut to lead the way!

CAPRICORN Dec. 22–Jan. 19 Consider a new game plan for handling joint resources on the 13th.

Plant the seeds now to pave the way for success! On the 14th, get out of your comfort zone with loved ones. Creating a new tradition will prove heartwarming!

Your lucky days: August 10, 11, 14 Your lucky numbers: 2, 11, 16

Your lucky days: August 8, 9, 10 Your lucky numbers: 2, 9, 10

Your lucky days: August 9, 10, 11 Your lucky numbers: 8, 9, 10

AQUARIUS Jan. 20–Feb. 18 Set a goal related to your relationships on the 10th. Whatever moves you make now can bring fulfillment down the road. Come the 13th, breaking free from your routine with loved ones makes for lasting memories. Dive in!

PISCES Feb. 19–Mar. 20 Around the 9th, set a new habit.

Even small steps can boost your vitality! Then, it may be tough to pinpoint the facts while tackling a oneon-one endeavor on the 11th. Until you’ve gained clarity, hold off on any moves.

ARIES Mar. 21–Apr. 19 You’ll be feeling extra expressive come the 8th. Pouring your energy into a project close to your heart can be confidence-boosting! And on the 13th, tweak your daily routine. It can shore up your wellness and sense of balance.

Your lucky days: August 12, 13, 14 Your lucky numbers: 2, 7, 9

Your lucky days: August 10, 11, 14 Your lucky numbers: 6, 7, 15

Your lucky days: August 8, 9, 13 Your lucky numbers: 5, 6, 14

TAURUS Apr. 20–May 20 Commit to carving out time for loved ones around the 12th.

Everyday moments benefit your heart. On the 14th, you’ll find it easy to express yourself artistically. Channel your emotions into a creative project!

GEMINI May 21–June 20 Expect to be particularly interested in connecting with others on the 8th. Animated conversations can lead to new projects. From the 11th on, spend time with loved ones.

Heart-to-hearts get you on the same page.

CANCER June 21–July 22 Get clear on a money-related goal on the 8th. Any research related to your vision can boost results!

On the 14th, you’ll crave an eye-opening experience with loved ones. Heading to an out-of-the-ordinary place feels satisfying!

Your lucky days: August 9, 10, 11 Your lucky numbers: 2, 4, 5

Your lucky days: August 9, 12, 13 Your lucky numbers: 3, 4, 5

Your lucky days: August 10, 11, 14 Your lucky numbers: 2, 3, 14

Viola Davis August 11, 1965

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Get ready for a year full of accomplishments, Leo! From now until mid-September, Mars in your money zone can help you pursue financial goals. You’ll have extra energy to tend to the little details and make calculated changes to boost your success. In late

Year-ahead forecast for those born this week

September, action-oriented Mars in your communication zone forms a harmonizing angle to Saturn in your partnership zone, making it a beneficial time to tackle serious business with a dear friend or loved one. From late October on, Mars in your home zone fuels

your efforts to take on projects around the house. From midDecember on, assertive Mars in your self-expression zone makes it easy to take action on a creative endeavor. Tune into your heart to get clear on the most satisfying game plan.

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“The babysitter saved my infant son’s life!”

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You have the courage to dream, and you have an endless well of determination. You meet challenges and take chances.

You stare down doubt and always dare to hope. And while you may not always give yourself the credit you deserve, the capable, incredible you always shines through!

ight on time, as usual,” Sam Becotte noted as she buzzed 16-year-old Mady Alcock into her thirdfloor Clay, New York, apartment. “I’m planning an early Saturday night,” the single mom of two told the babysitter.

“Have fun,” Mady wished, and after Sam left, she played with 3-year-old Lyla and her 6-month-old brother, Sonny, read them a book, then tucked them into bed.

“Waaaah!” Sonny burst into sudden shrieks minutes later.

“What’s wrong?” Mady asked, scooping him from his crib and carrying him into the living room, where she sat on the floor rocking him.

Eventually, Sonny stopped crying. At first, Mady thought he’d drifted off to sleep. But then, looking at him, she gasped, realizing Sonny had stopped breathing…his lips were turning blue!

Mady, an honor roll student, had taken a Red Cross babysitting course when she was 13. She had also enrolled in a first-aid class at school.

Mady knew there were two things she had to do immediately: Start CPR and call for help.

She’d learned doing CPR on a baby is different than for an adult. Just two fingers, she “I am so glad I learned CPR reminded herself. And not too and was able to save him,” hard or you’ ll do more damage says Mady, holding Sonny than good.

As she started compresThe sheriff then called Sam, sions, Mady shouted “Hey Siri, call 911!” at her cellphone, then who rushed to the hospital.

At the hospital, Sam discovblew a breath into Sonny’s open ered Sonny giggling and playmouth—again, not too hard. ing with the nurses. “You have “What’s your emergency?” a great babysitter,” they told the the dispatcher asked.

“Sonny is 6 months old—his frantic mom. So did the cardiologist, who diagnosed Sonny heart stopped!” she explained. with Long QT syndrome, a “I’m doing CPR—send help!” genetic condition that affects Her own heart pounding, the heart rhythm. Sonny would Mady continued doing her be fine with medication. two-finger compressions and “I don’t know how to thank giving Sonny small puffs of air. you. You saved Sonny’s life,” “Please, breathe!” she begged.

Sam texted Mady, whose dad It seemed like forever, but had picked her up after Lyla’s suddenly, Sonny sucked in grandparents arrived. a loud breath, then let out a Sam has since nominated throaty wail.

Mady for a Red Cross Hero “He’s breathing!” Mady Award and started a GoFundMe cried in relief.

(GoFundMe.com/f/collegeThat’s when the doorbell fund-for-teenage-hero) to raise rang—help had arrived. But money for her college. when Mady pressed the buzzer Mady is grateful, but seeing to let them in, the foyer lock Sonny laughing with his mom wouldn’t release. and sister is reward enough. “I’m Racing downstairs, Mady’s glad I knew what to do,” she hands trembled as she handed says. “I urge everyone to learn the baby to an EMT, who CPR. You never know who you told her, “His pulse is strong. could save.” —Bill Holton I think he’s going to be okay.”

Has a person or animal come to your rescue? Share your own story with us, and we’ll pay you $200 if we publish it! Know of a hero? Send it to us! If you’re the first to share it and we publish it, we’ll pay you $50! Email your story with your name and phone number to: WWFeatures@WomansWorldMag.com.

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