January 2014

New help for the yearly vow

Is it a terrible thing to admit that my New Year's resolutions rarely change from year to year? The most persistent of all is my annual promise to declutter, get organized, and stay that way. I never quite get there, but I do make progress.

See how we get organized

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LIGHTENING UP When graphic designer Gina Homolka was searching for recipes that worked with her Weight Watchers plan, nothing online piqued her interest. She decided to put her photography and cooking skills to the test and created her blog,

CHINESE NEW YEAR

Celebrate this colorful holiday with a festive twist on tradition. 2014-- the Year of the Horse-- gets started right with these party ideas.

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Vanity Fairest

Repeating Pattern

See how a design pro keeps her home calm and clutter-free with orderly displays and hardworking spaces.

Orange Zest

Get a fresh start with juicy hues that perk up a flat palette or kick off a bold new look.

Sweet dreams

Clear the clutter to let your bedside work harder-- and look good doing it. Rest easy with these smart solutions.

Apartment therapist Letting Go

Too much stuff is a common problem, especially when your home is on the smaller side. Maxwell Ryan shares his secret for clearing out.

Stylishly Stowed

This home proves you can have it both ways: polished and practical, with places for stashing toys and all the stuff that comes with everyday life.

Gifts from the garden

Plan now to grow these three cut-flower favorites and fill your rooms with gorgeous blooms, spring through fall.

Spring Sprouts

Growing vegetables and flowers from seed not only saves you money, but also opens up a world of varieties you won't find in garden centers. Start indoors now to get a jump on the garden season.

Your clutter

We handed three lucky readers' toughest organizational problems-- a dysfunctional foyer, a frustrating pantry, and an overstuffed closet-- to the experts. Their solutions are so smart and easy to steal, we can all win the war on clutter.

Open to Change

A dated bath gets a stylish facelift that puts pretty and practical on display while keeping one special feature tucked away.

Kitchen tested Fresh Pressed

ARTFUL INSPIRATION

Test drive: The Fast Diet

Game changers: Shopping list apps

Get crafty: A banner year

Family time: Making a difference together

Money matters: Fun ways to earn extra income

Fit tools: E-motivation

Success story: I got my stress under control

A HEALTHIER WAY TO... Shovel snow

Healthy eating Cauliflower

Winter is prime time for this nutritious cruciferous powerhouse.

Go Ahead, Cheat a Little!

It's not the kind of advice you think a nutritionist would give, but the occasional indulgence turns out to be the best way to enjoy weight loss success.

The good kid project: Tolerance

Each of us is unique-- from our interests and abilities to our religious and cultural backgrounds. And, as our world becomes intensely interconnected, fostering acceptance of all differences is more important than ever. Exposing children to diversity is a crucial building block, but helping them embrace their own uniqueness is just as vital. When we teach kids to respect and celebrate their individuality, they do the same for others. After all, bullying is a form of intolerance and often stems from feelings of insecurity.

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