Good Housekeeping articles from January 2002

Good Housekeeping archives from January 2002

The good housekeeping seal. (the GH Institute).(explanation of policy)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... GOOD HOUSEKEEPING MAINTAINS good taste and exercises strict editorial judgment as to products it will accept for advertising and in reviewing all of the advertising copy it publishes. These judgments are the basis of the Good Housekeeping...

'SNO problem. (the GH Institute).(windshield snow and ice removal products)(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
January 1, 2002... Removing snow and ice from your car is no day at the beach, as GH Institute testers discovered while evaluating 14 snow-removal products after a mild storm last winter. Some scrapers were too heavy, and a few ice-melting solvents didn't perform...

A private chat with Laura Bush. (on my mind).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Generally, I don't think much about what to wear. But for an interview at the White House with our first lady, I decided slacks were inappropriate and opted for a skirt. Wouldn't you know, Mrs. Bush was wearing a pantsuit! I relaxed...

The latest dish. (on my mind).
January 1, 2002... We know you're busier than ever these days. That's why we've totally redesigned our food pages, serving up three new columns that will help you get delicious meals on the table fast... and still have time for a life. "Rush Hour Recipes"...

Comforted by Kennedy. (letters: on your mind).
January 1, 2002... I picked up the October issue on September 11. Who better to take advice from on that dark and dreary day than Caroline Kennedy, an American who knows the magnitude of tragedy? What better advice to all Americans than her words on your cover:...

Shared sentiments. (letters: on your mind).
January 1, 2002... As a subscriber to GH, I wanted the staff to know that the insert in the November issue about our country's recent crisis ("It Was Tuesday, September 11") was well written and expressed the feelings we all share. --EVELYN M. WALKER,...

Launching girls. (letters: on your mind).
January 1, 2002... My 11-year-old daughter, Lisa, and I were thrilled to read the article about Sally Ride ("An Astronaut's Amazing Mission," Real Lives, November). Lisa is quite a science enthusiast, with dreams of becoming a marine biologist. Thank you for...

Retail racism. (letters: on your mind).
January 1, 2002... In "Shopping While Black" (November), I was pleased to see GH acknowledge a legitimate concern that every black woman I know has. The only thing we can do about these slights is to be informed and shop at places that appreciate our buying...

American pride.
January 1, 2002... After the September 11th terrorist attacks, American flags sold out in the area around Puyallup, Washington, so sisters Taylor, ten, and Jessica, 12, "decided to take things into their own hands [literally!] and sew one," says grandma Sharon...

Customer savvy. (letters: on your mind).
January 1, 2002... "1-800-FURIOUS" (Consumer Watch, October)is really true, and I'm sure everyone who reads the story will relate to it. However, I want to add to your list of companies that get it right. I consistently receive courteous, friendly, and personal...

Fellow rescuer. (letters: on your mind).(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2002... The November article "The Rescuers" touched me. My husband and I have adopted three special-needs children in the past four years. We're often asked, "How do you do it?" After reading about the Kurtz family, my response will be: "Easy!" ...

Tie a rhinestone ribbon. (heads up! The looks, trends, and news you need this month).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Wear your patriotism on your sleeve (or lapel) with the Stars and Stripes Bow Pin. All profits go to the American Red Cross to benefit the families and victims of the September 11th tragedy. The 1/2-inch by 1 3/4-inch pin costs $50, at...

Sniffle pretty (heads up! The looks, trends, and news you need this month).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Brought low by cold or flu? A Point d'Or slipcover--embroidered with dots or hearts--will brighten your tissue box and your spirits. $12.99 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Born in the USA (heads up! The looks, trends, and news you need this month).
January 1, 2002... Dubbed the Detroit Bag, this hip tote is named for the birthplace of the American automobile industry--and is woven from real seat belts. Va, va, va, vroom! Available in 11 sizes and nine colors; styles below start at $75, from Harveys...

Message on the bottle (heads up! The looks, trends, and news you need this month).
January 1, 2002... L'Occitane's all-natural French toiletries and candles (think lavender, verbena, olive oil) already have loyal fans. But now this line of beauty treats has even broader appeal: All products are labeled in braille. Tres bien. [ILLUSTRATION...

Real deals: bargains you'll love.
January 1, 2002... win a lipstick! This month, help Clinique launch a new line of lipstick--and win a tube for yourself. Go to goodhousekeeping.com and click on your favorite of 12 colors. The most popular shade debuts in April, and the first 500 voters get...

Style cheat sheet: quick dress-up ideas, from stars who know how to do night right. (beauty).
January 1, 2002... mega-mascara Don't be afraid to layer it on: Look-at-me lashes like Catherine Zeta-Jones's have made a huge comeback. Just make sure that they're clump free. * WE LIKE Calvin Klein Mascara in Ebony, $16 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

"I look ten years younger!" How to trim a decade-with nothing but scissors! Haircuts that work wonders.
January 1, 2002... there's no denying it: Your hair and face change as you get older. And so should your cut, because falling into a hair rut (quick test: have you changed your style in the past five years?) will age you faster than you can say, "I'll take a...

Do the right thing: Peggy Post on everyday etiquette.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Q: At a friend's dinner party last month, I got into an intense political debate with a few other guests I barely knew. Our exchange did not derail the party, but the hostess seemed uncomfortable, and later I wondered if we'd all been rude to...

Heloise to the rescue: organizing your home.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Finding what we need easily is a basic goal for every household--and a great resolution for the new year. Getting rid of clutter helps make life less stressful too. The first rule: Arrange all objects according to how often you use them....

Talk to me: Joy Behar solves your trickiest problems.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Q: Three months ago, my sister and I decided to plan a surprise party for our parents' thirtieth wedding anniversary. Our aunts and uncles promised to help, but ultimately not one of them lifted a finger--or opened a checkbook. This hasn't...

Get ready to lose 20 pounds or more! Experts from these top weight-loss centers reveal how to change your ways to change your weight. (fitness / diet).
January 1, 2002... if you want to drop five pounds in time for a New Year's party, a crash diet might do. But to shed 20, 40, or more pounds, you need a plan for the long haul--and a few proven strategies that will keep up your momentum. To find those tricks, we...

7th annual good buy awards: straight from our testing labs: seven groundbreaking products that solve everyday problems.(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
January 1, 2002... smarter smoke alarm Remote Control Smoke Alarm from First Alert, $29.99 * As if burnt toast weren't bad enough, it usually triggers a piercing shriek from your smoke detector. So you climb on a stool and remove the battery, putting your...

Don't get robbed on e-mail: masquerading as notes from friends, promises of work, or pleas for disaster victims, spam scams are spreading. How to protect yourself from online thieves. (consumer watch).
January 1, 2002... lisa Murton knew the e-mail that popped into her inbox wasn't good--what she didn't know was that it was going to con her out of her hard-earned cash. The message informed Murton, a customer-service representative at Best Buy in Winooski,...

Stay-safe strategies for a shaky world. (your money).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... I always welcome January, the annual start-over month. But this year, there's anxiety in the air, and we're all looking for ways to seal up the cracks. I, for one, replaced a cell phone that had been broken for months. Suddenly, I wanted to...

There's life after layoffs: companies may be cutting back, but parents and kids are pulling together. Meet three families looking toward a brighter future. (your work).
January 1, 2002... like the Lamberts, above, families from coast to coast are dealing with the aftershocks of layoffs. Nine months into 2001, 1.2 million Americans had lost their jobs--up 145 percent from the same period in the previous year. After September 11,...

Nancy Snyderman, M.D. (your health).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Q I know mercury is potentially harmful, but I have a mouthful of mercury fillings. How concerned should I be? A I have my share of those fillings too. That silver stuff in our mouths is called dental amalgam. It's a mixture of silver, tin,...

No more colds or flu! How to stay well this winter. (your health).
January 1, 2002... if there's a cold or flu going around, it will find me. I can get sick just standing across the street from someone who sneezes. On a recent trip, my friends considered sending me into their hotel rooms first, as a "sickness buffer." That way,...

Shrinky Dinks: the next generation. (your family).(established toy now updated)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... You loved them as a child, and now your kids will too. Shrinky Dinks, the 1970s arts-and-crafts kit that taught thousands of grade-schoolers to color, cut, and shrink their designs into hardened plastic charms, is making a comeback. One big...

Fever fixer. (your family).(cooling gel cloths for children)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... fight back against flu-season fevers with Be Koool, a sheet of cooling gel for your child's forehead that requires zero refrigeration and is safe to use with medication. GH Institute testers gave the sheet high points for adhesive properties...

Cleaning shortcuts. (your family).(wall and wallpaper cleaning products)(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
January 1, 2002... your toddler shows all the signs of becoming the next Picasso. Only problem? His canvas of choice is your wall. We tested products that erase common kid-created stains (crayon, pen, lipstick) from walls and wallpaper. The winner: De-Solv-It...

Staying slim while eating out. (your family).(preventing increased calorie in-take by children)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Next time you're tempted to feed your family at a fast-food restaurant, consider this: According to recent research, kids consume 55 percent more calories while eating out than they do at home. Larger portions and high-fat fare are to blame,...

"Mommy, it was really scary": kids have always had nightmares. But these days the bad dreams may be worse. How to help your frightened child--whatever is disturbing his sleep. (your family).
January 1, 2002... planes crashing into ski/scrapers. Angry men making nasty threats. Frightened women and children fleeing their country. The images that have been flashing across our TV screens since September 11 are disturbing to us all. For children, who are...

Vintage greens: she started with a love of 1930s collectibles. Now she has an old-fashioned kitchen that isn't just charming--it works! (collectors).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... MADONNA SULLIVAN, below, and her husband fell in love with their house at first sight... of its 1920s stove, right. "I saw it and decided to buy the house without even looking at the other rooms," admits Sullivan, a retired schoolteacher. The...

Daddy's girl grows up: on the brink of stardom, Nona Gaye--daughter of soul legend Marvin Gaye--talks about losing her father and embracing the future. (real lives).(Brief Article)(Interview)
January 1, 2002... nona Gaye steps into the lobby of the Wyndham Bel Age Hotel in West Hollywood wearing a sky-blue fifties-style sundress, sexy high-heeled sandals, and large glamour-girl sunglasses. She looks like she's already a movie star, and everyone in the...

The doctor kids adore: this neurosurgeon knows just how children with spina bifida feel--because she has it too. (real lives).(Dr. Karin Muraszko)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Karin Muraszko knows her disability makes some people feel uncomfortable. They stare, or do their best not to look at her at all. But when Muraszko, who walks with a brace, enters her hospital's exam room, the young patients feel at ease. After...

Being dark-skinned in a dark time: what is it like to look "different" America today? This writer--and mother of two young sons--just found out. (personal matters).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... i confess: Vanity is one of my vices. Perhaps that's one reason I so enjoy living in the San Francisco area, where people are always walking up and telling me all the things they love about me. "I love your outfit," says Elena, who works at...

Sins of the father: when I was raped as a teenager, I couldn't ask our priest for help--because he was the attacker. Now, with dozens of his other victims, I am finally getting justice. (my story).
January 1, 2002... On a snowy day last March, neighbors in my Connecticut hometown read about the six Catholic priests who had sexually abused 26 children in the Bridgeport diocese for more than 20 years. They read accounts from girls and former altar boys who...

"We are all changed. Every one of us has changed.": First Lady Laura Bush on how the crisis has affected her family, what comforts her now, and her no. 1 New Year's resolution.(Interview)(Cover Story)
January 1, 2002... Her official office in the White House was not as I had imagined it. Instead of being filled with political pictures, the walls are hung with paintings by N.C. Wyeth (Andrew's father) and Fremont Ellis, chosen by Mrs. Bush from the White House...

Real intimacy.(elements of marriage)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... a couple of years ago, my friend Stephen was sitting with my husband, Michael, and me at Starbucks, talking--with remarkable and admirable candor--about the demise of his marriage. "I want real intimacy and romance in my next relationship," he...

The art of everyday: a designer follows her instincts to create a home that's no-fuss but fabulous.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... In the Paducah, Kentucky, neighborhood where Jennifer Schneeman lives, the homes--built in the 1930s for executives of a nearby Coca-Cola plant--are charming but not unique. Schneeman's house has the same cookie-cutter exterior--but step inside...

Finding the hero in you: you don't have to be famous. You don't have to pull people from burning buildings. There are little ways to be heroic in everyday life. Plus: real heroes tell how they got that way.
January 1, 2002... Wen the first plane hit, Victoria Cross Kelly was in the middle of a breakfast meeting on the concourse level, below ground, at the World Trade Center. Kelly, deputy director of the PATH rail system that links New Jersey and New York City, had...

Beating the odds: two years ago, I received five new organs in a rare transplant operation. The doctors didn't expect me to make it ... but my mom never let me stop fighting.(complications from autoimmune hepatitis)
January 1, 2002... Unable to move my arms and legs, and silenced by the breathing tube inserted in my trachea, I looked at my mother. Painfully, I mouthed the words: "I want to die." "No, Kathryn, you can't give up," Mom said, reading my lips. She leaned in...

Meatless meals. (frontburner: what's new, what's hot, what's cooking).
January 1, 2002... Even confirmed carnivores may be won over when they taste the Quorn (it's pronounced "corn") line of vegetarian entrees now coming on to the U.S. market. Like soy-based patties and nuggets, Quorn products (made from a protein in the mushroom...

A good year for vinegar. (frontburner: what's new, what's hot, what's cooking).
January 1, 2002... Now when we say the wine has turned to vinegar, it could be a compliment. Vinegar varietals such as Cabernet are showing up at selected supermarkets and gourmet shops. They're slightly more expensive than ordinary wine vinegars but worth the...

Cheese "flights" take off. (frontburner: what's new, what's hot, what's cooking).
January 1, 2002... This variation on the Cheese-and-wine party is a sophisticated but easy way to entertain. Instead of putting out many types of cheese, choose those that have something in common. Try a Cheddar tasting (mild versus aged, American versus English)...

A pan for all reasons. (frontburner: what's new, what's hot, what's cooking).
January 1, 2002... Talk about multitasking: The deep, sloping-sided skillets in our new GH line of cookware can also serve as chicken fryers or woks. For minimal upkeep, these pans have a nonstick finish inside and out. In 8-inch ($14.99), 10 1/4-inch ($19.99),...

Rush hour! Dinner for your family in under 20 minutes--no kidding!(Brief Article)(Recipe)
January 1, 2002... pasta presto Linguine with Mushrooms & Ham 1 package (16 ounces) linguine or spaghetti salt 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed with garlic press 1 package (8 ounces)...

"I love this recipe!" (Readers tell us).(hot fudge pudding)(Brief Article)(Recipe)
January 1, 2002... Laura Felley, 13, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, shares a family recipe--and secret: "My dad made this pudding cake for my mom when they were dating in graduate school. Considering her sweet tooth, this was a wise strategy," she writes. We...

In my kitchen. (home cooking: your questions, answers, favorite recipes).(shellfish with the shells and heads on)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Shell game Some of you have written to question a new restaurant trend: serving shrimp with the shells and heads on. Europeans have always prepared them this way, and we'll probably be seeing more of it because it keeps restaurant labor...

Pan fare: we cut the fat in everything from stir-fry to potpie to deliver 12 healthy one-skillet dinners.(Recipe)
January 1, 2002... Southwest Chicken Stew pictured above A flavor-packed combo of chicken thighs, potatoes, corn, and beans is simmered together, then thickened with crushed tortilla chips. PREP 25 minutes COOK about 30 minutes MAKES 6...

Red, white blue ... and delicious: our showstopping quilt cake only looks complicated: You start with a mix and then use packaged frosting to decorate.(Brief Article)(Recipe)
January 1, 2002... PREP 2 hours plus cooling BAKE about 40 minutes MAKES 24 servings 2 packages (16 ounces each) pound-cake mix 1/2 (14-ounce) package white candy melts (1 heaping cup) * 3 tablespoons light corn syrup blue and red food-color pastes...

Fad insurance you don't need. (Dubious Benefits).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... It's a scary world out there--and sellers of various kinds of insurance want to make sure you know it. Taking their lead from the latest anxiety-riddled headlines, carriers are now hawking protection for everything from trip cancellations as a...

New relief for dental phobia. (Stress Soothers).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Does the sound of the drill give you the chills? You're not alone: At least half of Americans are jittery about going to the dentist, and some 30 million to 35 million are so fearful, they'll ignore a nagging toothache or break appointments...

Are you being short-sheeted? (Wrinkle-Free Nights).(extra-deep mattresses)(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
January 1, 2002... If you have one of the new thicker mattresses (some measure more than 15 inches deep!), you may find yourself in a nightly struggle with sheet corners that pop off. Bedding manufacturers hear you. Today many are offering sheets with guarantees...

Heard at the gym: bad advice. (Shape-Up Smarts).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Much of what you learn in locker rooms or on the jogging trail is sound, but some info is a waste of time--or even dangerous. For reliable fitness advice, call the American Council on Exercise (ACE) on January 12. The organization will answer...

Slash your winter bills. (Savvy Solutions).(heating costs reduction ideas)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Small investments in new appliances can add up to big bill reductions. The GH Institute experts figured out the cost to operate several cold-weather products and discovered that you can save hundreds of dollars on your fuel bills (calculated...

Recalls.(listing of recently recalled products)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Recalls The following products were recalled by the manufacturers in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Unless otherwise indicated, stop using the product immediately and return it to the store where...

Unfinished business: it should have been the happiest moment of my life--the man I loved had asked me to marry him. But I was filled with doubt ...(Short Story)
January 1, 2002... i READ SOMEWHERE THAT THE SCENT OF VANILLA IS AN APHRODISIAC. SO THE night before Paul leaves on an extended business trip to San Francisco, I surreptitiously rub vanilla extract on my wrists and behind one ear while I'm in the kitchen of our...

Light housekeeping: give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you get rid of him on weekends. (time out).
January 1, 2002... "I think asking Johnny how the parental controls work would be defeating the purpose." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Getting hitched in a hurry? Quick-stop ceremonies are the specialty of this East Boothbay, Maine, notary public. Photo...

Where to go. (shopping details).
January 1, 2002... For more information, contact the source at the phone number or Web site listed below. HEADS UP (SEE PAGE 21) Stars and Stripes bow pin, $50, from Carolee; www.carolee.com. Large red tote, $99; small blue tote, $75; orange baguette,...

My favorite things: Julie Moran, coanchor of Entertainment Tonight. (last look).(Brief Article)(Interview)
January 1, 2002... ROOM IN YOUR HOUSE Our home in Los Angeles reminds me a lot of the houses where I grew up because it has a lot of porches. I really love our upstairs porch, which is covered and has a ceiling fan. I go out there to read, and no one ever bothers...

A modern hacienda: the charm of the old world, the spirit of the new: color unites Mexican influences with contemporary architecture in a unique Santa Fe home. (your house style & design.).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... As a child growing up in West Texas, Jane Ann Welch was enchanted by the red-reds and really yellows of nearby Mexico. But it wasn't until she and her husband, Jasper, bought their future retirement home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, that she...