September 1978

Homebody dolls

These lovable rag dolls will delight kids of all ages. Make them for your youngsters or stitch a bunch for gifts or bazaars. Our patterns are a snap-- and the everyday making are easy to come by. Yarn, buttons, and scraps of fabric are just about all you need.

WHAT ARE YOUR CHILDREN BEING TAUGHT ABOUT MORALITY?

Mr. Peterson, a popular and respected high school instructor, has been teaching a unit on the American tradition of peaceful protest. One day some students who support a migrant farm workers' cause tell him of their plan to picket the school cafeteria to protest the use of nonunion lettuce.

WHAT SHOULD YOUR KIDS STUDY TO GET THE BEST JOBS?

Thanks to a tight job market and an uneasy economy, young people today face some tough career-planning decisions. There's just no guarantee that a challenging job awaits every graduating high school or college student.

DOME HOMES ENERGY-EFFICIENT & COST-CONSCIOUS

Have you stepped inside a dome home recently? If not, you've missed a real surprise. Twenty years ago, domes were considered far-out, but today's domes are way in.

KITCHEN REMODELING: HOW A PRO CAN HELP

Whether your kitchen updating requires a "to the studs" demolition as this one did or only minor alterations, a professional can help you get just what you want. The key, of course, is to select the right person.

HOW IT SOUNDS TO US

Last fall when we asked readers to share their views on the state of the family, we got 302,602 replies-- many times the size of the response to most surveys and one of the largest public outpourings on this subject in history. Precisely 29,902 of the respondents attached letters to the completed questionnaires they sent in, and often they turned the tables and asked us questions of their own.

Air bag auto jack

Dental spray

Patio light

Extension cord organizer

LIVE-IN ROOMS where you feel most at home

In every home there's one room that draws the family just as naturally as honey attracts a bee. It can be an area off the kitchen, a family room or living room, an attic hideaway, or a snug basement retreat. No matter what the location, this cozy spot is where the family gathers. That's why we've dubbed it the "live-in room."

Flowers You Can Counts On

Few plants require as little care as the peony. Planted correctly, peonies will bloom faithfully every spring even if neglected entirely. Some plants in old gardens have been known to bloom for over 100 years, which accounts for peony's nickname, the century plant.

BATHROOMS A little stretching makes a big difference

If you're about to remodel or build a new house, don't skimp on planning bathroom space. Today it's natural to try to squeeze and economize, but you're wiser to plan long-range convenience from the beginning, even if you must postpone something else.

SETTING THE SCENE FOR Ethnic Parties

From gazpacho to almendrado, your Mexican dinner party can be destined for success when you add a little local color to the menu. Draw from a rich heritage of folk art, handcrafts, music, and flamboyant colors for your table decor. Then add generous portions of casual, unhurried Southwestern hospitality, and your evening will become a fiesta.

Major appliance buymanship

Shopping for a new major kitchen appliance can be a mind-boggling experience since appliances today have myriad features and come in a variety of styles. To simplify the search, first decide exactly what it is you need in an appliance and how much you can afford to spend.

COULD YOU AFFORD TO REPLACE YOUR HOME TODAY?

Housing costs have gone up faster than almost anything else in today's economy, and they show little sign of slowing down significantly. Though rising costs mean you can get a good price for your home, they also mean replacement costs have soared-- and that fact can work against you if you're not careful.

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The Man Next Door

When they're faced with fall house-cleaning, Bill and Isabel Norman divide the responsibilities. She's in charge of complaining, he's in charge of alibiing, and they share procrastinating.