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FAMILY VALUES--HERE TO STAY
This is the time of year for family celebrations and the celebration of families. I certainly have a lot to celebrate with the arrival of our sixth grandchild, with the seventh on the way.
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Pages: 21, 22, 24, 28
HOME STYLE Best Bets for Better Homes
Make Santa's life a little less hectic this season. Call on our potpourri of festive touches, gift ideas, and practical hints to help out the jolly old elf.
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Pages: 29, 30
HOMELESS FAMILIES IN AMERICA
"Children are the real victims of homelessness," says Dr. Ellen Bassuk, president of The Better Homes Foundation (BHF), a nonprofit organization created last year by the editors of Better Homes and Gardens magazine to help homeless families. "Families are the fastest growing segment of the homeless population," according to Dr. Bassuk, who is associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.
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Pages: 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 53, 55, 59
Christmas NATURALS
Winsome everlastings and friendly farm cats welcome guests to the country home of Carol Ann and Lee Newman. Here, grasses and wildflowers meld into breathtaking creations with Carol Ann's artful touch.
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Pages: 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 68, 70, 72
A Bursting Holly with Jolly Whimsical Christmas Charm
Twinkling eyes, rosy cheeks, and cherubic smiles signal the season! Anxious kiddies wait for Santa to arrive as everyone gets giddy and gleeful. This year, have a humdinger of a holiday with dots and stripes, rainbow brights, and zany patterns.
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Pages: 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 82, 84, 86, 92, 94, 96, 97, 98, 107
Hanukkah TRADITIONS
Each December, Jewish families the world over gather with loved ones to celebrate Hanukkah, a rededication of freedom, victory, and the miracle of eight nights of lasting light.
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Page: 121
NUTRITION INFORMATION
With each recipe we give important nutrition information. The calorie count of each serving and the amount, in grams, of protein, fat, carbohydrate, cholesterol, sodium, and potassium help you keep tabs on what you eat.
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Page: 131
HOW TO ORDER
Our Evergreen Sampler Kit (page 40) includes 25-count evenweave fabric, floss in four colors, needle, chart, and complete instructions for this 13" x 17" sampler. Made in USA. Chart only is available separately.
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Pages: 144, 146
HIGH-TECH GAZETTE
Today's electronics are bursting with new tricks. But what best suits you and your budget?
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Page: 148
STOPPED BY THE COPS?
The red lights flash. Your mouth goes dry. The police pull you over to the side of the road. What should you expect? What should you do? Here's advice-- plus extra precautions for teens.
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Pages: 151, 152, 153, 154
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.
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Page: 156
THE MAN NEXT DOOR
Kids today are growing up fast. Last Saturday at the mall, I overheard a youngster ask Santa, "So, do you have a fax number?"
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