August 1991

EDITOR'S LETTER

I wouldn't have thought of the Beach Boys as an American institution if my 28-year-old daughter, Sarah, hadn't told me to tell them that she'd been a fan of theirs for more than 20 years. But, of course, these guys are an institution after more than 30 years of Surfin' USA.

Water gardens

Open your yard to the exotic enchantment of a water garden. Even a small pool or water-filled tub can harbor the wonder of aquatic plants.

EARN YOUR DEGREE BY CABLE TV

It's back-to-school season, and, once again, you've vowed to complete your college degree. Sounds good, but between work and family, where will you find the time? Here's an idea that really clicks: Finish the last two years of your bachelor's degree by watching cable TV in your own home.

WHEN CHILDREN LIE

Telling an occasional lie and being a liar are two different things.

BEATING TENNIS ELBOW

STOPPING JOCK ITCH

TOSS YOUR POUNDS AROUND

The fitness movement gets knocked by some folks who argue that it attracts only those who are already fit, and snubs or insults those who aren't. But a fitness guide for large women aims to change all that.

PERCEIVED EXERTION

DRIPPING DANGEROUSLY

WEIGHT LOSS AND EXERCISE

HOME OF THE YEAR 1991 INNOVATIONS IN HOUSING WINNER

Saddle up, partners. We're headin' out West for a tour of our Home of the Year. Built in the mountains of Utah, this home blends rustic art with high technology, open floor plans with historical character, and modern art with cherished heirlooms. It's the best of the old with the best of today, a style we call the New Frontier. So giddyup and let's go.

ROLL-AROUND WORK CART Build a workshop helpmate

Creeping clutter has a way of shrinking space on your workbench. For about $320 and 15 to 20 hours of your time, you can build this roll-around work cart to store and organize your tools. It includes extra work space for those times when you need to spread out your project.

Decorating for the simple life

Ah-h-h ... time to relax. Life's simple pleasures are back-- and the O'Neills are learning to appreciate them. This family found the joy of simplicity in a California cottage, where easy-care materials, easygoing style, and even an easy-flowing floor plan make life, well, easier to manage.

BEST BETS FOR BETTER HOMES HOME WORKS

Summertime ... and the livin' is easy

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.

SUMMER STAR QUILT

It's summertime, and the quilting is easy. Tiny diamonds and squares stitch into pinwheel-like blocks. Add a border of snow-cone brights for a quilt as fun as an amusement park ride.

CANADA'S GREAT TRAIN ADVENTURE

You'll experience the romance of the rails on this coast-to-coast tour of Canada. We take you from Halifax to Vancouver, visiting some of the nation's finest cities, and giving you an intimate view of the spectacular Canadian Rockies. There are surprises, too-- hotels that look like castles, and the world's largest mall.

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

Grandma Hillis, speaking from experience, says the fastest cure for loneliness is to try to sneak in a nap before the doorbell or the telephone rings.