Good Housekeeping articles from April 2003

Good Housekeeping archives from April 2003

Map flap. (On my mind).(web sites that offer maps)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... I'm not the greatest navigator; sometimes I feel as if I can barely find my way out of my own driveway. So I was thrilled to learn that I can log on to various map Web sites to learn how to get from here to there. My husband, on the other hand,...

Self-portraits. (On my mind).(children's book illustrator Trisha Krauss)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... We think you'll smile when you see Trisha Krauss's illustrations for "Getting Smart About Getting Mad," page 140. Krauss, at left, looks a lot like her characters! She owns up to the resemblance and says, "I try to make the expressions ironic,...

Remembering Rebekah. (On my mind).(death of sextuplet)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Sadly, four-year-old Rebekah Collins, one of the sextuplets featured on our March 2001 cover, died January 7. Rebekah, in her mom's arms at right, had suffered a brain hemorrhage when she was two days old and went through ten surgeries in her...

The first lady, for real. (On your mind).(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2003... Thank you for the article on Laura Bush ("Laura Bush: An Intimate Conversation," February). I felt compelled to read her story within minutes of getting the magazine. She is for real--a truly honest American woman with a lot of spunk. She makes...

Rejecting Ritalin. (On your mind).(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2003... I agree with Dr. Mel Levine ("The Myth of the Lazy Child," Your Family, February) regarding the overuse of Ritalin to help children. I have several children, and each is unique. Learning comes in different ways. To put kids on a drug when there...

The heart of the matter. (On your mind).(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2003... Writer Joanne Kaufman illustrates why many men hate Valentine's Day ("Romancing a Married Woman," February). The end of her story captures what's wrong with her point of view: a husband panic-stricken at the idea of how he can top himself next...

Pretty pleased. (On your mind).(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2003... On behalf of all the Crane girls, thank you for our makeovers ("Makeover Party of Five Sisters," February). The people who worked with us could not have been nicer. And of course we all love our new looks! --LIZA CRANE MOLINARI Staten...

Proud loser. (On your mind).(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2003... I enjoyed the January fitness section ("Your Year to Get Slim"). I entered a contest at a gym, dropped bad eating habits, and I now control my type 2 diabetes without medication. I won and lost at the same time! --MARY ELLEN KERBY East...

Mums the word. (On your mind).(picture of woman's grandchild)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
April 1, 2003... Adele Weingartner of Mansfield, Ohio, submitted this picture of her first grandchild, Olivia Rose Weingartner, six months old. Inspired by Anne Geddes, Olivia Rose's mom, Sharon, made the hat by hot-gluing mums from her backyard to wallpaper...

All that Jazzy. (letters).(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2003... Thank you for the wonderfully refreshing book bonus excerpt by Cindy Adams ("Puppy Love," February). I found myself laughing out loud and enjoying every escapade of this for ball's literary debut. Having a canine cuddler of my own, I was more...

Lord of the rings. (Headsup! The looks, trends, and news you need this month).(Brief Article)(Illustration)
April 1, 2003... Texas-size jewelry is big news for spring. To make a bold statement, slip on a semi-precious beauty like one of these gems from John Hardy, Stephen Dweck, and Swarovski. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

The shade's the thing. (Headsup! The looks, trends, and news you need this month).(Brief Article)(Illustration)
April 1, 2003... Want to shed new light on your home decor? The latest: sconces in sophisticated shapes, textures, and colors--anything but boring beige. Shown here: sconces from Jubilee (far left) and Mystic Home. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

A step apart. (Headsup! The looks, trends, and news you need this month).(Brief Article)(Illustration)
April 1, 2003... Shoe news! Pretty pumps and sandals are no longer just chic on the outside--what's inside matters too. Designers are dressing up the insoles with playful patterns like these flirty styles from (left to right) Rafe, Sigerson Morrison, and Carlos...

9 pages of fashion bargains you'll love. (Real Deals).(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2003... Five trends to have fun with this season, at prices that won't spoil the party lace-ups Blue tunic top, $7.50, from H&M [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] classic gingham Green-and-white checked top, $20, from St. John's Bay at...

Dream dresses: all $75 or less. (real deals).(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2003... GREEN PIECE Floral print, $75, from Free People at Urban Outfitters [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FINE PRINT Blue paisley, $32, from Old Navy [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] STRIPE TEASE Striped shirtdress, $19, from H&M ...

Bag of tricks: all $42 or less! (real deals).(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2003... At these prices, you can't afford not to get carried away. STRIKING STRIPES Shoulder bag with flower applique, $25, from Fred's International Handbags [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BERMUDA BAG Red floral cloth clutch, $42, from Liz & Co....

The price is right. (real deals).(clothing)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2003... You don't have to be a model or a mogul to look great this season. To get started, check out these double displays of singular style-one is more affordable than the other. Designer looks $1,412 White blazer, $420, and matching...

Bedtime beauty: while-you-were-sleeping tricks and treatments to help you look great in the morning. (beauty).
April 1, 2003... Your skin loves nighttime, and who can be surprised? When we're tucked in and snoozing, our face, hands, and feet are protected from the sun, wind, and other environmental stressors. Plus, most of the biological activities that repair and...

Look on the bright side: revive your complexion, lush up your lips, and make your eyes look bigger, all sans surgery. Believe it or not, it's all in the right--or rather, the bright--makeup. (beauty).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... A "color face-lift" Dab a sheer gold-flecked pink cream or gel blush onto the apples of your cheeks. (Try Revlon Lip & Cheek Jam in RazzBerry, below left.) Top with a shimmery bronzer, applying color in a triangular shape, with the top...

Household helpline: Heloise answers her e-mail.(answers to home economics questions)
April 1, 2003... Q Many readers get in touch with me through my House hold Hints message board at www.goodhousekeeping.com/boards. I thought I would share a few of the postings and my answers with you here. MESSAGE BOARD: What can I use to get the burnt...

Do the right thing: Peggy Post on everyday etiquette.
April 1, 2003... Q: The one-year anniversary of my grandfather's death is approaching. Do I send my grandma a condolence note (she's 82 and misses her husband terribly)? Is a phone call better? Or do I let the day go without making a big deal, since it will...

Talk to me: Joy Behar solves your trickiest problems.
April 1, 2003... Q: My husband never knows the right thing to say. I was worried about my new haircut, so I asked him what he thought. His answer: "At least it will grow out." When I say that I didn't look my best in a photo, he'll say something like, "Yeah,...

How to swear off sugar. (Extra! extra! Breaking news from the Good Housekeeping Institute).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... They look like mini mints, but new SweetEnders lozenges do more than freshen your breath--they actually block the taste of sweets. Eight out of ten GH testers turned down cookies, cheesecake, and even Godiva chocolates after taking one, and...

Sole search: best walking sneakers. (Extra! extra! Breaking news from the Good Housekeeping Institute).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... How far will GH go to find you the best exercise shoes? Nearly 400 miles! Our team put five new for-spring pairs through their paces to choose these winners (which also scored high on wear-resistance and durability lab tests). Walking away with...

Hotel luxuries at home. (Room service).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Want the royal treatment every day? We asked top hotels to reveal which of their in-house luxury items guests most often want to buy. You can order these--by phone or online--without paying big bucks for an overnight stay. (Bedding prices...

10 ways to make your life easier for under $10. (Extra! extra! From the GH Institute).(home products)(Illustration)
April 1, 2003... Guiding light No more fumbling in the dark to get your key in the lock. This Energizer Pocket LED Keychain Light shines as as a standard flashlight. Battery life: 30 hours. $4.99; 800-383-7323 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Less pain for...

Helplines in the hot seat. (Extra! extra! From the GH Institute).(customer service)
April 1, 2003... "Questions? Comments? Call us." All kinds of companies, from cereal makers to stove manufacturers, encourage calls from customers with problems--but if you dial that 800 number, do you actually reach an expert? To find out, we hit the consumer...

This tax form's a fake. (scam of the month).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The "W-9095" below looks deceptively real--but it's part of an identity-theft scheme. How it works: The bogus form arrives by mail or e-mail along with a cover letter that appears to be from a major bank. Con artists assume (correctly) that a...

Map attack! We road test online services. (Extra! extra! From the GH institute).
April 1, 2003... What's the best way to get from point A to point B? These days, consulting a paper map--which requires eagle eyesight, not to mention origami skills--may not be the answer. You can get turn-by-turn directions for just about any destination from...

GH to the rescue: "My new camera's broken--and the manufacturer wants me to pay for repairs!" (extra! extra! from the GH institute).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Just a month after I bought a $399 Sony digital camera, the viewfinder crystal cracked. So I went back to Sears, only to learn that the model had already been discontinued. Instead of discussing the problem with me, the salesperson tried to...

Declutter decor: totes to store. (60-second chic).(includes list of product recalls for various items)
April 1, 2003... You don't have to hide things in drawers or closets to get yourself organized. Hang a few great bags on the wall and label them for scarves, belts, beach gear, or whatever you need to stash. Straw totes from Paris Totes, 215-423-8034 or...

Wake-up calls. (Extra! extra! Buyer's guide: the better way to rise and shine).(alarm clocks)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Morning, sunshine. Five new feature-packed clock radios (starting at $14.99) will help you get up on the right side of the bed. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Separate speakers. (extra! extra! Buyer's guide: the better way to rise and shine).(alarm clock)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Panasonic RC-CD600, 10.3" by 15.3" by 14.6", $129.95 We love the remote control, dual alarm (you can wake at six to the radio, your husband at seven to a CD), and speakers for both sides of the bed--no excuses, sleepyhead! 800-211-7262 ...

Best overall. (extra! extra! Buyer's guide: the better way to rise and shine).(alarm clock)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... GPX D516, $14.99 This basic model won't eat up much real estate on your night table, and its numbers are big and bright for easy viewing on groggy mornings. Plus, the price is right. 314-621-2881 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Hey, good-looking. (extra! extra! Buyer's guide: the better way to rise and shine).(alarm clock)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... RCA RP3755, 9.8" by 6.5" by 5.5", $79.99 Yes, the RCA was voted most attractive, but it's no dummy. Practical features include a CD player, dual alarm, and battery backup (to save settings during a power outage). 317-587-4450 [ILLUSTRATION...

Retro chic. (extra! extra! Buyer's guide: the better way to rise and shine).(alarm clock)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Teac SL-D90, 13.4" by 7.5" by 9.4", $249 Need serious noise to get going in the morning? This timekeeper topped our charts for sound quality. Faith Hill came across crystal clear, even when we cranked up the volume. 323-726-0303 ...

Easy alarm. (extra! extra! Buyer's guide: the better way to rise and shine).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Timex T3175, $19.99 A time-saver, this nondigital clock radio is a cinch to set; just turn the knob on the back. In the dark, a green light illuminates the old-fashioned dial. 800-888-4491 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Get-rich secrets of successful women: they may have more to spend than you. But if you follow their strategies, you'll watch your bank account grow. (your money).
April 1, 2003... Joni Evans Superagent for the William Morris Agency (her client list includes Liz Smith, James Patterson, and Peggy Noonan), Evans is known as a consummate deal maker. Because she has sat on both sides of the desk, as an editor and then as...

Three tests that could save your life. (your health).
April 1, 2003... As a woman, I am scrupulous about having an annual pelvic exam, a Pap smear, and a mammogram. Since I have a family history of colon cancer, I get a colonoscopy every two years. But because I'm healthy (chalk it up to great genes!) and busy...

No more PMS! Yes, believe it. Scientists now say women can conquer their monthly blahs. Everything you need to know about the latest treatments. (your health).(premenstrual syndrome)
April 1, 2003... I always know when my period is due: My breasts become sore, my belly feels bloated, and my sweet husband suddenly transforms himself into an irritating jerk. There are times I could laugh at how my menstrual cycle runs my life--except I'm...

Home sweet gym: ten ways to take the weight off by summer--without ever leaving your living room. (fitness diet).
April 1, 2003... Hey, remember that New Year's resolution to finally lose weight and shape up? You know, the one that lasted until about January 2, when the stash of leftover chocolate Santas came between you and your good intentions. To add insult to injury,...

Munchable lunchables. (your family).(Oscar Mayer product)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... On days when you don't have time to make lunches from scratch, packaged meals are a convenience indeed. But are they healthy? We're pleased to note that Oscar Mayer has upgraded the nutrition in its Lunchables line with a new product,...

Smart parenting. (your family).(problem getting child to do homework )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Q My 15-year-old son refuses to do his homework. When I say his poor grades will bar him from attending a good college, he says he doesn't care, but I know he will in a few years. Help! a Pull back on the lecturing; it's just making him dig...

Meet the Wiggles. (your family).(children's music and dance group from Australia)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Surprised by your child's recent request for fruit? Perhaps you owe it to the Wiggles, an Australian children's music-and-dance group who perform the nifty tune "Fruit Salad." The group has been a kiddie fave Down Under, and thanks to a Disney...

Tangled up in sheets? (your family).(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2003... After a night spent wrestling with loose top sheets many children greet the day looking like mummies. And then there's the havoc wreaked on their beds. "inseparable" sheets promise to fix these problems--top sheets connect to fitted sheets at...

The tiniest fighter: the odds weren't good for Kailee Lynn Jones. At 11 ounces, she was one of the smallest babies born in America. But this little girl had an indomitable spirit--and parents too full of love to ever give up on her. (family health).
April 1, 2003... Shawn Jones is waiting for her baby daughter, Kailee, to roll over again. "Just yesterday, she did it all by herself for the first time," reports Shawn. She and her husband, Paul, are in parental show-off mode, eager to share every detail....

Alma Powell goes public: she may be intensely private, but the general's wife has lots to say about raising her three kids (often alone), helping others, and the real reason her husband didn't run for president. (real lives).(Interview)
April 1, 2003... When Colin Powell met his wife, Alma, on a blind date, he was attracted to her soft Southern accent, light brown hair, and good figure. But what really got him, he would later write, were her eyes: "mesmerizing" and "luminous," be called them,...

Get a grip! Tired of working with gadgets made for men, Barbara Kavovit decided someone ought to create tools that were female friendly. So she did. (homekeeping).
April 1, 2003... If you've ever hammered hooks into the wall to hang a favorite picture, you know how achy your wrists can feel by the time you're done. And remember the day you tightened the screws on a wobbly cabinet door--and chipped the heck out of your...

A hospital built on love: forty years ago, comedian Danny Thomas made good on a special promise to help sick children. Now his daughter, Marlo, carries on his legacy. (real lives).(St. Jude Children's Reseach Hopsital)
April 1, 2003... Sometimes, being broke can lead to great riches. When Emmy-award-winning actor Marlo Thomas (That Girl!) was born in 1937, her father, entertainer Danny Thomas, was a struggling stand-up comedian. Unable to pay the $50 bill to spring his wife...

The American Queen: she left the U.S., and adopted a new faith, to marry a charming king. Now, for the first time, Jordan's Queen Noor tells what went on behind palace doors...and how she's living her life as a widow. (real lives).(Interview)
April 1, 2003... Simply dressed in a black turtleneck and trousers, not a trace of makeup on her face, Queen Noor seems younger than her 51 years. Indeed, it is easy to imagine her as the 26-year-old Lisa Halaby, whose fresh looks and earnest mind captivated...

Meg Ryan a change of heart: straight talk about her most personal struggle, giving marriage another chance, and the one little word that made a difference.(actress)(Interview)(Cover Story)
April 1, 2003... In the past two years, Meg Ryan's life changed dramatically. First there was her high-profile divorce from actor Dennis Quaid, which made her a single morn to their son, Jack Henry, now 11. Recently, she bought a restored 1920s Spanish-style...

Meg's heroine: she fought back after losing it all and is determined to keep on fighting. Meet Jackie Kallen, the boxing manager/mom who inspired a movie star.(Meg Ryan portrays female boxing manager in film 'Against the Ropes')
April 1, 2003... At 56, Jackie Kallen looks like a rock groupie, with her platinum shag haircut, rhinestone-studded jeans, and shiny nails manicured to perfection. She also looks laughably out of place as she enters the gritty WildCard Boxing Club, in...

Cottage comfort: living large in a cozy space.
April 1, 2003... This old 1,500-square-foot house sat empty for a decade. Then interior designer Rebecca Ellsley moved in--and made it over. Most first-time home buyers would be wary of a house that hadn't been occupied for ten years. And they'd certainly...

Getting smart about getting mad: anger can be a messenger and a motivator. Life coach Cheryl Richardson tells how to express it so you get what you really want.
April 1, 2003... When I lost my friend Lucy to cancer, I felt a deep sadness. I was also angry-angry with the doctors for not finding a cure, at God for allowing her to die, and at the world for going on as if nothing had changed. I felt stuck. I hadn't a clue...

Second chance at love: after divorce or loss, how do you get back in the game? Three happily (re)married women share the secrets of their new romances. Stories to make you smile.
April 1, 2003... SONJA ROBSON Finding her leading man At 28, Sonja already felt old. Unhappily married for five years to a domineering man who was 15 years her senior, she had also given up on her dreams of becoming an actress. Still, she had her young son,...

"This guy is going to kill my daughter": hard as she tried, she couldn't protect her oldest daughter from an abusive boyfriend. Now she hopes to help save other women's daughters. (A Mother's Warning).
April 1, 2003... I learned about Castle's birth through a phone call--the same way I heard about her death, 17 years later. On a wintry Saturday morning in 1982, we got a call from the priest who had been helping us find a baby to adopt. A young woman who was...

The French chef's tomato. (Front burner: what's new, what's hot, what's cooking).(tomato seeds available)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Pay tribute to a grande dame of cuisine by planting seeds for the new "Julia Child" heirloom tomato. Befittingly, this beefsteak is generously sized and boldly flavored. Available only from TomatoFest at www.tomatofest.com or 888-989-8171;...

Cheese in bloom. (Front burner: what's new, what's hot, what's cooking).(goat cheese tortes available)(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2003... Harley Farms goat cheese tortes, decorated with edible flowers and layered with herbs de Provence or sunflower seeds and basil, will elicit oohs from guests before they even take a bite. But the mild chevre is also a feast for the palate. At...

Haute donuts! (Front burner: what's new, what's hot, what's cooking).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... No longer just the stuff of coffee shops, these rings of pure nostalgia are on the rise at chic eateries around the country. The French Laundry, in Yountville, California, may have started the trend with its signature Coffee and Doughnuts. Now...

Test-kitchen favorite. (Front burner: what's new, what's hot, what's cooking).(knives)(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
April 1, 2003... Asian-style knives, with their wide, thin, extremely sharp blades, make slicing and chopping a breeze and serve as spatulas for scooping. Our recipe testers' choice is the seven-inch Santoku from Wusthof's Culinar line ($100 at specialty and...

Almost homemade: pick up something ready-made at the supermarket, then add a few easy touches for dinner that's nearly as fast as takeout--and whole lot tastier.
April 1, 2003... What we bought at the supermarket * Rotisserie Chicken * Japanese Noodles * Deli Corned Beef * Cheese Tortellini * Cooked Shrimp * Au Gratin Potatoes * Pork Pot Roast Sesame Shrimp & Asparagus Stir-fry ...

Rush hour!(dessert recipes)
April 1, 2003... ALMOST HOMEMADE! AMAZING DESSERTS WHIPPED UP FROM SUPERMARKET GOODIES. Pears with Quick Zabaglione 1 pint vanilla ice cream 1/4 cup sweet Marsala wine 1 can (29 ounces) pear halves in light syrup, drained mint sprigs for...

A reader tells us "I love this corn bread!" (Home cooking: your questions, answers, favorite recipes).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The Redclyffe Shore Motor Inn & Dining Room, in Robbinston, Maine, may be known for its outstanding seafood and stunning view of the St. Croix River. But Anne Dilley Powers of Perry, Maine, goes there for the corn bread. "The waitress knows me...

In my kitchen. (Home cooking: your questions, answers, favorite recipes).(dyeing Easter eggs and last-minute cooking)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... To dye for Even before he discovered Harry Potter, my eight-year-old son, Lucio, loved magic potions. I'll often come home from work to find him tucking a mysterious blue liquid in the freezer or drizzling dish soap and ketchup (foaming...

National Parks, naturally. (Special Advertising Section).(Advertisement)
April 1, 2003... Our country's National Park Service has almost 400 "units" located in nearly every U.S. state and territory. The roster of National Park Service sites includes battlefields, monuments, parkways, and nature preserves. There are also historic...

Blue willow: at her birthday tea, 36-year-old Annie gets a surprising glimpses of her younger, rebellious self--and of the mother she lost long ago. (Short Story).(Short Story)
April 1, 2003... dear Annie, Children have birthday parties. Girls have birthday bashes. But now you are a mature woman. Please come to tea on your birthday. I'll see you around four. Wear a dress. Bring Jenna. Love, Aunt Louise Her note (ink on...

How to make our extraordinary Easter baskets. (instructions).
April 1, 2003... 1. Candle-and-flower centerpiece Take the saucer from a medium-size terra-cotta flowerpot and apply a coat of light-green acrylic enamel paint. Once the paint is dry, place 7 egg-shaped candles in the dish, then fill it with a half inch of...

The loves of her life: Deidre Hall, star of NBC's Days of Our Lives, on home cooking, fake tanning, and handmade clothing. (my favorite things).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... BOOK "Favorite Son by Steve Sohmer. My husband is a writer, and it's his first novel! Since it features charismatic women, a lot of it is very familiar to me." FOOD "Baby Ruth candy bars. Is that considered food? I really love them. More...