September 1986

The New Nutrition

I sometimes wonder what I'd be like today if my family had known as much about nutrition as we know now. Would I still be slightly overweight with a weakness for all things sweet and gooey? I think not, if my own kids are any indication. My wife, Gerrianne, was into nutrition before nutrition was cool.

The Americanization Of NANNIES

NEW-STYLE FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS

Beyond Wake-Up Calls And Pillow Mints

COLLECTING FOR STARGAZING STAMP LOVERS AROUND THE WORLD

QUOTABLES

MAKING HEALTHFUL FOOD CHOICES

VEGGIE NEWCOMERS

ARTS AND CRAFTS REVIVAL FURNITURE

IS YOUR TV OUTDATED?

Not long ago, buying a TV was a simple process. You chose between black-and-white and color, picked from basic sizes, and decided on portable or console. Today's choices-- and televisions-- aren't so straightforward.

PRESCHOOLS

Preschool can make a big difference in your child's life. A good program can ease the transition between home and kindergarten. Later in life, preschool graduates appear to experience fewer learning and social problems than students who did not attend preschool.

COUNTERMOVES TO POWER GAMES STEPCHILDREN PLAY

All children play psychological games to test a parent's limits, manipulating and maneuvering to get what they want. New families with stepkids are particularly vulnerable to these ploys.

ROW TO HEALTH

VERSATILE MOWER

HEART AND HAND BAZAAR

Shop here for the best of country-style crafts to make for holiday gift giving. Our pages are filled with down-home ideas to craft from wood, fabric, and paper. You'll find everything from storybook toys and togs for children to endearing folk-heart furnishings with a country flair.

BOLD BATH IDEAS EXTEND THE ROOF

Splish-splashing their way to a good time, the whole family delights in a new under-the-eaves tub. Adding on to the back of their house provided room for the bath they always wanted.

7 WAYS TO FIND A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP

Getting your bedroom quiet, dark, and at a comfortable temperature are the obvious, though often neglected, first steps to a good night's sleep. If you still have difficulty sleeping, follow our guidelines:

MONEY MATTERS

Even this late in the interestrate cycle, you might cut housing expenses significantly by refinancing your present loan. It also can be a timely way to tap your home equity for needs like college tuition or remodeling.

SPOT LANDSCAPING WITH FLOWERING TREES

Looking for a way to brighten a bleak backyard, lifeless patio, or boring front lawn? Put a flowering tree on your shopping list this fall. Because most flowering trees grow only 15 to 25 feet tall, they'll fit wherever you need a focal point of color. Here are six of our favorites.

GATHERING PLACES

As in colonial times, today's "keeping rooms" bring families together.

REMARKABLE KITCHEN REMAKES STRATEGIES YOU CAN USE!

The homeowners planned this bright kitchen remake with clear goals in mind. Above all, they wanted an abundance of sunlight. They also wanted a place that the whole family could use and enjoy, and a kitchen that was contemporary, yet complemented their Victorian-style home.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

To help you keep track of the calories, protein, fat, cholesterol, and sodium you consume each day, we include the amounts of these nutrients by gram weight per individual recipe serving for every recipe we publish.

NEW YORK!

Since the first immigrants sailed into port, this city has been bubbling with energy. Endless attractions and the marvelous mix of people along its streets nurture New York's special magic.

INTO THE OUTDOORS

You can take part in a first-rate adventure and contribute to a worthy cause at the same time. The nonprofit groups that follow need volunteers to help with outdoor research and service projects.

HOW TO ORDER

Plans, patterns, and kits shown here are all exclusive Better Homes and Gardens® designs (not available in stores).

READY-MADES TO THE RESCUE

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CHRISTMAS SHOPPING BY MAIL IS A LUXURY YOU CAN AFFORD

Let these fine catalogs bring joy and convenience to your world. You'll find something special for everyone on your list, with reliable service and affordable prices you'll sing about. Shop now and enjoy the more relaxed pleasures of the holiday season.

THE MAN NEXT DOOR

Chris sometimes worries about our kids' eyesight. She says that Judy couldn't find a thing to wear in a closetful of clothes, and Burt, Jr., seldom can find anything to eat in a refrigerator full of food.