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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: Doing What You Can to Help

Page: 10

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Doing What You Can to Help

The pundits who follow social trends tell us that the '90s will be a time when we'll have a greater sense of community and a heightened social awareness; something like President Bush's "kinder, gentler nation."

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: RAINY-DAY ALMANAC

Pages: 23, 24, 26

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RAINY-DAY ALMANAC

April showers may bring spring flowers, but they also bring everyone indoors for the day. Check out these helpful hints that turn those rainy-day blues into extra-special fun for the whole family!

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: MORE HEALTHFUL COOKING

Page: 26

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MORE HEALTHFUL COOKING

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: HELPING HOMELESS FAMILIES

Pages: 35, 36

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HELPING HOMELESS FAMILIES

HOW THESE QUILTERS HAVE CONTRIBUTED-- AND HOW YOU CAN, TOO

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: IS YOUR CHILD HYPERACTIVE?

Page: 38

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IS YOUR CHILD HYPERACTIVE?

When your kids are hard to control, you may wonder whether they are hyperactive. Even though hyperactivity is common, the answer is usually no.

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: THE CASE FOR CREATIVITY

Pages: 40, 42, 43

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THE CASE FOR CREATIVITY

Creativity is the key to a brighter future, say education and business experts. Here's how schools and parents can encourage this vital skill in our children.

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: WASH, RINSE, AND RIDE

Page: 48

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WASH, RINSE, AND RIDE

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: HOW TO BECOME AN EX-COUCH POTATO

Page: 48

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HOW TO BECOME AN EX-COUCH POTATO

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: FEELING THE BEAT

Page: 48

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FEELING THE BEAT

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: WHAT HAPPENED TO PLAY?

Page: 50

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WHAT HAPPENED TO PLAY?

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: DIETING TIP: EAT!

Page: 50

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DIETING TIP: EAT!

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: STRETCHING A POINT

Page: 51

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STRETCHING A POINT

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: ROW, GRANDPA, ROW!

Page: 51

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ROW, GRANDPA, ROW!

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: FIXED TO SELL

Page: 58

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FIXED TO SELL

Before you put a "For Sale" sign in your yard, look at your home with the critical eye of a buyer. It could help you get a better selling price and a faster sale.

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: FIRE-RESISTANT SHINGLES

Page: 63

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FIRE-RESISTANT SHINGLES

Although your city's fire code may not require that cedar shakes and shingles be fire-retardant for roofing or siding materials, you may feel more comfortable if they are. Here are some treatment options.

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: SITTING WELL

Page: 64

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SITTING WELL

Want to invite some new dining chairs home for dinner? Before making a selection, be sure to consider comfort, compatibility, and durability.

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: LIVEN UP WITH LIGHT

Pages: 67, 68, 69, 70

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LIVEN UP WITH LIGHT

Extra doses of daylight in the right places can make your house look newer, bigger, more dramatic. Check out the stylish daylighting ploys on these pages.

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: FARM-FRESH STYLE

Pages: 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90

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FARM-FRESH STYLE

The Robinsons revive a rural Seattle home with a loving touch

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: SIMPLY SENSATIONAL SUMMER BULBS

Pages: 95, 96, 98, 100

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SIMPLY SENSATIONAL SUMMER BULBS

VARIETIES: Tuberous begonias come in a variety of flower forms: formal, ruffled, carnation, and camellia. Flower colors include: red, yellow, orange, salmon, pink, white, and bicolors. Variety Non-Stop is a relatively new introduction that will out bloom most other begonias. There are also trailing types for window boxes and hanging baskets.

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: MEET OUR NEW TEST GARDENER

Page: 102

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MEET OUR NEW TEST GARDENER

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: EARLY-BIRD BLOOMER

Page: 102

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EARLY-BIRD BLOOMER

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: SPRING SALAD GARDEN

Page: 103

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SPRING SALAD GARDEN

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: GIVE LAWNS A SHARPER EDGE

Page: 103

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GIVE LAWNS A SHARPER EDGE

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: FAMILY FOLK ART

Pages: 105, 106, 107

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FAMILY FOLK ART

Clear the clutter from the refrigerator door and give your kids' art the status it deserves!

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: IT MAKES GOOD SCENTS

Page: 110

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IT MAKES GOOD SCENTS

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: LIVING IN SMALL SPACES

Page: 111

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LIVING IN SMALL SPACES

Want to beef up your living space without bumping out or adding on? This book tells how to make room in a small home-- and create that important feeling of space.

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES

Page: 112

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ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES

From windmill weights to doorstops, objects cast in iron are real heavyweights in collectors' eyes.

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: EDIBLE FLOWERS

Page: 142

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EDIBLE FLOWERS

Color-rich, spicy-flavored flowers make resplendent accents for salads, entrées, and desserts. Not just any flowers will do, however. You must choose those that are botanically safe to eat and are grown without pesticides. Supermarkets in major cities are beginning to stock edible flowers in produce sections.

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: USING QUICK-RISE YEAST

Page: 150

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USING QUICK-RISE YEAST

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: MICRO-COOKING MEAT

Page: 151

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MICRO-COOKING MEAT

Meat cooked in the microwave oven is deliciously quick, if you follow a few basic guidelines. Our Test Kitchen makes these recommendations for juicy, flavorful results.

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: REVERSE MORTGAGES

Pages: 156, 157

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REVERSE MORTGAGES

A new program using an old concept may help older homeowners tap their equity in order to supplement monthly income or to pay for big-ticket expenses or emergencies without having to move or sell the house.

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: PET PHOTOGRAPHY 101

Page: 158

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PET PHOTOGRAPHY 101

Amateur pet photographers have it all over the professionals. After all, you know your pet's moods and expressions. Learn the three P's of pet photography and capture these moments on film.

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: COMMON PET PROBLEMS

Page: 160

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COMMON PET PROBLEMS

The problem: It's 3 a.m. Your family is trying to sleep. But, your cat acts as if it's high noon. As it races around the living room wrestling with a favorite toy, the entire family wakes up.

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: FAMILY VACATION VIDEOS

Page: 162

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FAMILY VACATION VIDEOS

With a few dollars, some planning, and patience, you can turn your family's vacation videos into something even the neighbors will enjoy.

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: THE HANG OF IT

Page: 163

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THE HANG OF IT

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: THEFT PREVENTION

Page: 164

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THEFT PREVENTION

Motor-vehicle theft is our fastest growing property crime-- more than 1.2 million cases in 1987-- at a cost of $6 billion a year.

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: AMERICA'S NATIONAL PARKS

Pages: 167, 168, 170, 172, 174, 176, 178

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AMERICA'S NATIONAL PARKS

This summer, come explore our nation's greatest natural splendors: the wildlife, the waterfalls, the geysers, the giant mountains--all await your family. And, you'll love the special closeness that comes from experiencing the outdoors together. Whether you pitch a tent beneath the trees or stay at a cozy lodge, a national park visit may be the best vacation value around.

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: SAFETY UPDATE

Page: 181

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SAFETY UPDATE

Federal regulations require that 40 percent of new cars sold in 1989 and all 1990 models have passive restraint systems. Here's advice.

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: Shopping editor's choice

Pages: 182, 184, 186, 187, 188, 189

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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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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: Del Monte

Page: 185

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Del Monte

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: Better-Than-Ever Good Home Cooking

Page: 185

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Better-Than-Ever Good Home Cooking

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Better Homes & Gardens April 1989 Magazine Article: THE MAN NEXT DOOR

Page: 190

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THE MAN NEXT DOOR

Liz Randall, mother of five, sums up problems of parenthood like this: "My oldest child is in high school, my youngest is in nursery school, and there are some days when I can hardly tell the difference."

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