December 1994

Between friends

A gardener's yuletide

Mistletoe and evergreens are just part of the garden bounty that can turn your home into a ho-ho-holiday haven. You can also weave flowers, bulbs, and vegetables into your decorating plans. We've gathered a showcase of ideas, fresh from the garden and guaranteed to spread holiday cheer. So while the chestnuts are roasting, curl up in a cozy spot and celebrate a gardener's yuletide.

Memories of Santa

Christmas wouldn't be the same without him. Clad cheerily in red, his roly-poly image adorns everything from holiday greeting cards to fireside stockings. And for good reason. Santa's twinkling high spirits, love of children, and open-armed giving deliver an important year-end message to us all.

A CD-ROM Santa

HEAR MARTIN LUTHER KING PROCLAIM HIS DREAM; SEE NEIL ARMSTRONG WALK ON THE MOON.

Comfortable Tradition

Step inside this cozy two-story colonial and you'll be surprised by how much living space is packed into just over 2,000 square feet. From the welcoming entry foyer, meander into the oversize great room where a sun-grabbing bay window, a brick fireplace, and a doorway to the wraparound front porch ensure comfortable family living. The first floor also features a storage-packed kitchen, a sunny eating nook, and a formal dining room. Upstairs, the master suite is just steps from the children's bedrooms.

Home Office Design Tips

Here are some simple tips for designing a home office that works as hard as you do.

Have a Safe Holiday

TIMELY TIPS TO SAFEGUARD YOUR FAMILY

Colds and Flu: What to Do?

PRACTICING BASIC INFECTION CONTROL IS YOUR BEST PROTECTION

Water Workout Gear

Exercise Addiction

Morale and Exercise

Are You Fitness Fabric Savvy?

Books that Keep Giving

"Here's to a happy, healthy new year" goes the familiar holiday toast. But, don't just toast to good health, help your friends and family achieve that goal by wrapping up a good book. We reviewed dozens of nutrition books and cookbooks and tested a smattering of their recipes to complete our holiday gift list. Your loved ones will find that our top picks deliver sound dietary advice and delicious ideas for family meals. Look for these smart gifts in your local bookstore.

Beating Insomnia

UP-TO-DATE ADVICE TO HELP YOU GET A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP

The Look of Lace

Holiday greetings

Down-to-earth front-door decorations turn ordinary greens into extraordinary personal greetings. Like surprise packages under the tree, unexpected ornaments-- berries, twigs, nests, fruits, vegetables, rope, raffia, even burlap and flannel-- convey a warm welcome, and put a twinkle in the eyes of the beholder. Read on for a festive array of unique door-decorating ideas, and how you can re-create them for your own home.

The Crafter's Garden

Make the season bright

December's heavy snows and long, dark nights don't dampen spirits in the Doran home. Guy and Elaine, keepers of cherished family traditions, celebrate with personal collections, handmade decorations, and sweet exchanges of the heart. Adapt their ideas to make your own season bright.

Make it christmas

It's Christmas. Time to put your can-do, love-to spirit into high gear. Just reach into our generous grab bag of designs and ideas to get your enthusiasm going. There are ornaments, stockings, wreaths, and gift wraps to craft, plus loads of decorating ideas and wonderful things to buy. Ready? Set? Go make it Christmas!

Quick Holiday Cutouts

Nutrition information

With each recipe, we give important nutrition information. The calorie count of each serving and the amount, in grams, of fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrate, fiber, and protein will help you keep tabs on what you eat.

BH&G kids

SINGING CAROLS AROUND A PIANO. DAD'S PEANUT BRITTLE. LEAVING APPLES FOR THE REINDEER. PLANNING A GAG GIFT FOR GRANDPA. THESE ARE JUST A FEW HOLIDAY TRADITIONS, CHERISHED FROM YOUR CHILDHOOD, THAT YOU MAY BE SHARING WITH YOUR FAMILY. THE KIDS ON THE NEXT FEW PAGES MAY INSPIRE YOU TO START A NEW TRADITION THIS YEAR. HAPPY MEMORIES.

The Shopper's Mart

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

auto update

Chevrolet has revamped two of its most affordable cars, giving each a new look and on-the-road feel. The 1995 Geo Metro, for years a champion gas-conserver, offers a sedan and a coupe with stiffer bodies, extra inches in length and height, longer wheelbases, wider stances, and more room inside.

More Than Fun and Games

A LIFETIME OF PLAY IS CRUCIAL TO YOUR DOG'S WELL-BEING

The man next door

Bill Minchin notes that not all the turkeys got sacrificed for Thanksgiving. "Some got reelected to Congress," he says with a smile.