September 1988

Good News for Crafters

I get a little upset, as you probably do, when our friends in the world of commerce start pushing the holiday spirit several months in advance of the actual holidays. Although we might be accused of doing that very thing with our feature in this issue on make-ahead crafts gifts for the holidays, as a crafts-person myself, I know it's never too early to get started.

LEARNING STYLES PRIMER

CHILDREN'S SOFTWARE GROWS UP

GOOD REFERENCES

NEW AGE SLIDE RULE

MAKE WAY FOR SCIENCE GIANTS

NIFTY BOOKS FOR YOUNG KIDS

WHAT COLOR IS A WISH?

BANISH THE FIRST-DAY BLUES

BACK TO SCHOOL AT 35

A GIFT OF WORDS

THE BEST START

PEANUT BUTTER GETS BETTER

KIDS SHOULD BE SEEN

BAGGING A SAFE SCHOOL LUNCH

BREAKFAST TO GO

BAGEL BREAKFAST

TAMING THE TV MONSTER

By putting limits on TV watching, you'll be helping your children to develop to their fullest potential.

BARRIER-FREE REMODELING

A specialized, individual remodeling need is turned into a big, bright benefit for the whole family.

REMOVING EVERYDAY BARRIERS

A barrier-free home is a boon to young and old, disabled or temporarily inconvenienced. These products and ideas prove that both beauty and convenience can thrive when the barriers come down.

WOOD LOOKS GOOD

Today, covering a window with wood isn't an open-and-shutter case. Look for these new products in department stores or specialty shops.

NUTRITION QUIZ FOR KIDS

Can you and your kids name good sources of vitamin C? This game is a lightheaded way to brush up on important nutrition facts.

TRADITIONAL TODAY

Bright and spirited, today's traditional rooms radiate newfound vitality. The basics: lively country-garden colors, lots of airy white, and some fresh surprises!

PLAYHOUSE BUNK

A sure bet to delight your youngsters, our nifty kid-tested bunk, with deep drawers, roomy closet, and a cozy nook, measures up for both fun and function. What's more, you can build it in a weekend or two for about $250.

REVIVAL OF A RELIC

"We dreamed and achieved the impossible dream." That's how Judy and Gary Hicks sum up the heartwarming saga of dedication and community involvement that breathed new life into their 134-year-old Victorian home in Tecumseh, Michigan. Their adventure is chock-full of inspiration and practical tips for any family about to rehab an old house.

UP-TO-DATE VCRs

Prices have come down, quality has risen, and there's lots more you can do with the new machines. They're also easier to use.

LIVING ROOM ARRANGEMENTS

Cozy up! Lining walls with sofas and chairs often creates an awkward, anything-but-cozy distance between seating pieces.

FALL COLOR

Now is the time to dress a drab landscape with trees clad in their orange, gold, and scarlet finery. For instant color, you can choose from a dramatic array of potted, ready-to-plant trees at your local nursery. Be sure to plant early so your trees take root before winter.

A RETURN TO ROMANCE

Pamper yourself and loved ones with these elegant handcrafted gifts. We've chosen 15 projects ranging from quick gifts to intricate heirlooms that are sure to please!

HOW TO ORDER

NUTRITION INFORMATION

With each recipe we give important nutrition information. The calorie count of individual servings and the amount, in grams, of protein, fat, carbohydrate, cholesterol, and sodium help you keep tabs on what you eat.

DISCOVERING AMERICA'S BACK ROADS

Next vacation, don't just hurtle along the interstates, hell-bent for your destination. Take your family exploring instead, along our country's wonderful back roads, where surprising bits of America unfold in great regional diversity. Beauty and charm abound: wind-rippled, rip ening fields, old homes peeking from behind weathered fences, cattle silhouetted against the sunset.

Shopping editor's choice

Discover the ease and pleasure of shopping by mail. Order from the convenience of your own home with complete confidence. If not delighted, each company will happily refund your money.

THE MAN NEXT DOOR

Julie Albrecht, my favorite teller at the bank, confides that she gets a terrific giggle out of making state police officer Theo Jackson show his driver's license when he wants to cash a check.