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CHOOSING GIFTS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
The holiday season is fast approaching once more, and with it those extraspecial feelings about the warmth and closeness of our families. One of the ways these feelings are expressed, of course, is through the giving of gifts.
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Pages: 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26
The best new Houseplants
Houseplants are coming home again-- with a fresh new look. The latest introductions are improved varieties of old favorites, tougher and more compact and colorful than ever. Look for these new indoor plants at your local greenhouse or garden center.
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Page: 34
TOILET TRAINING MADE SIMPLE
Trying to "train" your child to use the toilet can quickly turn into a comical misadventure. To really help your youngster, forget about hands-on training. You're much better off standing on the sidelines-- coaching, encouraging, and supporting your child.
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Pages: 37, 38
SCHOOL STRESS
Stress hits many children the day they march off to kindergarten minus Mom and Dad. As kids grow, so do their levels of stress. They start worrying about grades, test scores, sports, and socializing.
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Pages: 40, 42
FAT IN YOUR DIET
You know that eating less fat should be one of your family's top health priorities. Yet, confusing and changing information makes it hard to keep track of the smartest fat strategy. Set yourself straight with these answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the role of fat in your diet.
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Pages: 48, 52, 53
WHAT TO ASK BEFORE YOU GO TO THE HOSPITAL
Few experiences are as nerve-racking as an impending hospital stay. You may trust your doctor completely, but that alone is not enough to quell the jitters.
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Pages: 66, 67
DISABLED? KNOW YOUR NEW JOB RIGHTS
Last July 28, disabled Americans gained a powerful ally in the workplace: the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Under the ADA, millions of people will find doors to good jobs open to them for the first time. Here's a brief rundown of your rights under the law, according to Kent W. Peterson, M.D. Dr. Peterson is a consultant in occupational medicine, and teaches a course on the law sponsored by the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine in Arlington Heights, Ill.
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Pages: 68, 72, 74
From Tract House to Terrific
flow out. Installed in an array of shapes, these windows create an artful geometry that stands out from that of any of the neighboring houses.
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Pages: 77, 78, 83, 84
The Romance of a Log Home
Forest fresh and built to last, this hand-hewn American tradition can put you back in touch with nature and satisfy your deepest yearning for peace and quiet. Join us for a walk in the woods and discover why this American classic never did-- and never will-- go out of style.
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Pages: 93, 94, 96, 97, 98, 100, 101
Last minute Holiday Gifts
Ho, Ho. Let's go! There are still a few weeks for down-to-the-wire crafting. We've gathered 10 quick-to-finish projects to get you inspired. So get out the needle or hammer, scissors or paint, and fill those empty gift boxes in no time at all.
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Pages: 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 114, 129
Winning Style
Welcome to the Gulf Coast home of Linda and John Moore, the folks who captured the $10,000 grand prize in our first Better Homes and Gardens/Home Furnishings Council Decorating Contest. Adapt their winning ideas and you can share in the REAL prize-- a "feetup" retreat that refreshes with color, relaxes with easy furnishings, and banishes the blahs on a rainy day.
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Pages: 153, 154, 155
STEP-BY-STEP TO THE PERFECT TURKEY
Whether you're a novice at cooking a Thanksgiving turkey or just need to brush up on the basics, there's no need to search for directions. All the information you'll need for a tender, juicy turkey is right here.
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NUTRITION INFORMATION
Our seal assures you that every recipe has been tested in the Better Homes and Gardens Test Kitchen. This means that each recipe is practical and reliable, and meets our high standards of taste appeal.
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Pages: 191, 192, 194
PRIZE TESTED RECIPES
In a small bowl combine brown sugar, melted margarine or butter, and cornstarch. Drain pears, reserving 3 tablespoons of the syrup. Stir reserved syrup into brown sugar mixture. Pour mixture into a 10-inch round baking pan or a 9x9x2-inch baking pan. (If desired, cut pears into fans by cutting 3 or 4 lengthwise cuts ½ inch from the top of pear to the bottom of the pear.) Arrange pear halves, small ends to the center and rounded side down, atop syrup in pan.
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Pages: 197, 198
Great Gift Ideas
Let these gifts brighten your holidays-- and brighten the lives of homeless families. All proceeds go to The Better Homes Foundation.
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Page: 204
INSURING YOUR PET'S HEALTH
When my five-year-old Labrador retriever Toby developed a lump, the veterinarian estimated the cost for surgery, boarding, and follow-up care at $340. But then we learned he had cancer. We were devastated at the prospect of Toby's suffering and dying.
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Pages: 206, 208, 210, 211
NEW FAMILY-CAR VALUES
Performance, style, and safety top the attributes list for a number of new family sedans in the affordable $10,000-to-$15,000 price range. Here's our report on the new 1993s from Washington auto writer Jayne O'Donnell.
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Pages: 213, 214, 216, 218, 220
MEGA MALLS beyond shopping
Why just shop, when you can view sharks from your yellow submarine, live your Roman fantasy, treat the kids to a day at Camp Snoopy, or soak in a bubble-filled spa by a volcano? Stores-- hundreds of them-- form only part of the attraction at North America's two supermalls.
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Pages: 222, 223
CALCULATING YOUR APPLIANCE ENERGY COSTS
Add up the figures and it's shocking. The sticker price is only a small part of the cost of any appliance. The energy you use-- electricity, natural gas, or heating oil-- over the life of an appliance often costs double or triple the retail price. And wasted energy creates needless pollution: smog, greenhouse gases, acid rain, and nuclear waste.
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Pages: 224, 226, 227, 228, 229
Shopping editor's choice
Discover the ease and pleasure of shopping by mail. Order from the convenience of your own home with complete confidence.
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Page: 230
THE MAN NEXT DOOR
Elaine Cowan has been walking to work when the weather is good this fall to save on transportation costs. She's also lost eight pounds in the process and is giving thanks that the recession has accomplished what months of on-and-off diet plans never could.
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