November 1991

BUY THESE BEAUTIFUL ORNAMENTS

The lovely gold ornament pictured above (A) is the third in our collectible series of unique designs from Elizabeth Root of Hawaii.

Miniature MARVELS

A new generation of houseplants is abloom. These charming wee breeds will flower all winter without a lot of babying. Some are new plant varieties, specially bred to stay small; others are simply standard varieties that bloom at a tender age.

10 GREAT TEACHERS AND WHY THEY GET A's

Great teachers are the ones your kids talk about at home, the ones who make children laugh, get them excited, and, it seems, effortlessly lead them to knowledge.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

For some parents of college-age kids, holidays and other school breaks may seem less than joyful. Kids temporarily reentering the family after months of independence may bring home a new set of habits, even a radically different lifestyle.

HAZARDS IN YOUR TRASH...

...AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM

Here are some environmentally preferred disposal tips for hazardous products around the house.

14 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOLIDAYS HEALTHIER

"Have a healthy, happy holiday." It may be easy to say, but difficult to do when you're caught up in the season's whirl. Take a few small steps now to keep your family well throughout the holidays. That means being aware of common holiday hazards and keeping your diet and exercise programs on track during the busy days ahead.

BUILD THIS HEIRLOOM ROCKING HORSE

BENCH-STEPPING

Step right up, all you burned-out aerobic dancers. Bench-stepping is here to stay.

FIGHT COLDS WITH EXERCISE

Walk two miles and call me in the morning. Will doctors start suggesting this to their patients who want to fight colds? The idea may not be so farfetched, according to a new study on exercise and immunity at Loma Linda University in California.

HELP FOR HYPERTENSION

WORKOUTS WITHOUT SLEEP

Comfort never looked so good

Remember when you grew up and had to put your crayons away? Get them out again! Rooms cheered with vivid color and friendly shapes now welcome folks home with open charms. Best of all, these easy schemes make decorating child's play.

HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTEST WINNERS

Take a bow, America. Once again you've dazzled us with your expertise as fixer-uppers. More than 8,600 of you entered our Home Improvement Contest, so it wasn't easy deciding which entries should win.

10 QUICK GIFTS TO CRAFT

Gather up the glue gun and haul out the hammer-- it's time for Christmas crafting. We've pulled together 10 great fast-to-the-finish gifts perfect for holiday giving. From Grandpa to Junior, Mom to Aunt Mabel, we have the whole family covered, even Fido and Fluff.

HEALTHFUL MEALS FOR CATS

Just like people, cats stay healthier when they eat the right foods. A balanced feline diet requires a complex mixture of vitamins, minerals, fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. Nature helps cats in the wild consume balanced meals.

Celebrating Our Heritage

The United States is known as a melting pot. But, thank goodness, we haven't all melted. In fact, most Americans cling to their ethnic heritage, celebrating and commemorating it. You don't have to be a member of a group to appreciate its contributions to our culture. At heritage festivals across the nation, you can have just as much fun as a guest. Here are four ethnic gatherings that are especially noteworthy.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

With each recipe, we give important nutrition information. The calorie count of each serving and the amount, in grams, of fat, cholesterol, protein, carbohydrate, fiber, and sodium help you keep tabs on what you eat. We also include the percent of calories coming from fat.

CHOCOLATE FACTS AND FIBS

FIB: Chocolate is high in caffeine. Caffeine occurs naturally in the cocoa bean, but the amount is low. A 1.5-ounce milk chocolate bar contains 9 milligrams of caffeine. The same size bar of sweet (dark) chocolate contains 30 milligrams of caffeine. Both kinds contain less caffeine than other common sources, such as brewed coffee (one 6-oz. cup = 103 mg) and pop (12-oz. can = 36 to 54 mg).

THOSE NIFTY NEW HOME COMPUTERS

A new generation of personal computers is bringing the magic of computing home for more and more families today.

Shopping editor's choice

Discover the ease and pleasure of shopping by mail. Order from the convenience of your own home with complete confidence.

THE MAN NEXT DOOR

After I related how "tough" I had it as a kid, Burt, Jr., put an arm around me and consoled: "It's OK, Dad, you're living with us now."