February 1990

WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER

Like most of you, I'm feeling more and more outrage about what's happening to our environment. However, to be honest, I have to admit to another feeling as well-- chagrin. With all my sanctimonious concern about what "they" are doing to the environment, I've been living just as high off the hog as everyone else.

AND THEY CALL IT PUPPY LOVE

Heather. I remember her well. She was beautiful-- blue-green eyes and flowing, shoulder-length red hair. Her name whispered love.

ENVIRONMENT SCORECARD

Our scorecard shows you what you're already doing to help the environment-- and shows you ways to improve your score.

Better Homes and Gardens

SUGARY MEDICINES

SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT

AIN'T NOTHING LIKE THE REAL THING

DENTAL IMPLANTS

Tired of loose-fitting dentures? Dread the notion of false teeth?

CONTROLLING CAVITIES

Instead of an after-dinner mint, try some postmeal chewing gum, one of the tastiest ways to fight cavities.

PRE-DELIVERY DENTISTRY

Are you pregnant? Then you may find that your stomach is not all that's swelling.

THE HIGH COST OF CHOMPING

Like most Americans, you're probably less worried about the pain in your tooth than you are about the pain in your wallet after you have your hurting tooth fixed.

RETAINING YOUR DIGNITY

BRACE YOURSELF

DENTAL PHOBIA

Does the mere mention of the word dentist make your heart race?

HOW TO BEAT THE WINTER BLAHS

Start out a wintry week with a hot bowl of oatmeal or whole grain cereal-- it'll warm your insides. Try this single-serving, high-fiber breakfast:

DON'T DRINK AND NURSE

HELP FOR LATCHKEY KIDS

KIDS TO KIDS ON HEART HEALTH

FEVER ISN'T ALWAYS BAD

BLISTER BUSTERS

Looking for a Valentine for your favorite athlete? Consider acrylic socks.

SHORING UP SHOULDERS

WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE

YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE

The weather outside may be frightful, but inside it's always delightful-- inside a shopping mall, that is. Mall walkers laugh at snow!

BEST HOUSES COAST TO COAST FOR $150,000 OR LESS

YOUR HOUSING DOLLAR buys a good deal more these days than you might think-- more style, more quality, more livability. If you're yearning to trade in your fixer-upper or starter home for the kind of house you've always dreamed about, you couldn't have picked a better time. Start your search by sampling our best-ever roundup of medium-priced new houses coast to coast. (Note: prices listed were current at the time of photography and may not include land costs.)

TRADING UP

You're all set to trade up to the home of your dreams-- perhaps one like those we show on pages 51-73. Now, how are you going to pay for the big leap?

KITCHENS WITH STYLE

It's hard to describe style, but you know it when you see it. The elements of style are classic, yet the details surprise and delight you. A new twist attracts; a creative combination pleases. Here are three stylish kitchens that prove the point.

YOUR OWN LITTLE CORNER OF THE WORLD

Where better than the bedroom to let your own special style rise and shine? This bedtime story tells about rooms that beckon with eye-opening good looks and soul-satisfying amenities-- and about furnishings you can buy to serve and soothe you.

BENT-GLASS WINDOW IT'S A WRAP!

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.

FAMILY CRUISES FROM AMERICA'S COASTS

HERE ARE THE 10 BEST FAMILY CRUISE LINES WITH SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN

PETS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN

And Choosing the Right Toy Contributes to a Happy, Healthy Animal

Shopping editor's choice

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HOW TO ORDER

THE MAN NEXT DOOR

Liz Randall, mother of five, says her tribe of kids was into recycling long before it became popular. "Except," she laughs, "we called it hand-me-downs."