January 1995

Between friends

The Pitfalls of Praise

IN OUR EFFORTS TO BOOST OUR CHILDREN'S SELF-ESTEEM, ARE WE REALLY LOWERING OUR STANDARDS?

Our picks for 1995

January marks the start of armchair gardening season, when mailboxes sprout garden catalogs jammed with this year's crop of new plants. To help you separate the stars from the chorus line, we reviewed the new flowers for 1995 and earmarked our favorites. It's a collection of blooms that make summertime sizzle, including the Supertunia and Golden Beauty helichrysum (above).

Beauty and the bed

Ahhh ... to be lulled into slumber on a gentle sea of blankets and a floating cloud of pillows. Though Mother's hand is no longer near to rock you, remember her soft touch and turn your current sleep spot into a place of pure pampering and sheer loveliness. It isn't hard to do, once you begin to dream a little. ...

Vanity flair

If bathrooms are dedicated to health and beauty, why are so many of them dull, dank, and frumpy? They should sparkle with personality-- as shown by this pretty pair of bathrooms. Whether contemporary, nostalgic, or something in-between, bathrooms can be one of the most captivating, stylish places in a home.

Kitchens heart of the home

TODAY'S FAMILIES ARE GETTING DOWNRIGHT PASSIONATE ABOUT THEIR KITCHENS, AND IT'S NO WONDER. THE HEART AND SOUL OF MANY HOMES IS A CROWD-PLEASING KITCHEN BRIMMING WITH WARMTH, GLOWING WITH LIGHT, AND BUZZING WITH ACTIVITY. HERE ARE TWO THAT WILL WIN YOUR HEART.

Sorting Out Citrus

Crumble On the Feta

Tear open a package of Greekstyle feta (FEHT-uh) cheese and add a burst of tangy flavor to just about any dish you wish. No longer is this moist and crumbly white cheese just for Greek recipes. Sprinkle it onto your favorite salads, pizzas, and sandwiches, or add it to casseroles, soups, and savory fillings.

Nutrition information

B H & G kids

A child's room should be a haven from the world, a place to go for so much more than sleep. Let your child help choose the room's colors and a decorating theme. To spark a love of reading, make sure you create a special place for curling up with books. Sweet dreams!

The Shopper's Mart

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

The man next door

Dot Dresch just got a new puppy and says that training is going very well. "She has me almost completely trained," explains Dot.