Good Housekeeping articles from June 2004

Good Housekeeping archives from June 2004

Our new look.(We've Got the Goods)
June 1, 2004... We just love the word good around advice here. As you'll see, it's a big health part of our stylish redesign, which lets us flaunt our greatest strengths--from Heloise's tips to expert health advice. We've also tidied up a bit and added new...

New at your bookstore ...(We've Got the Goods)
June 1, 2004... the latest edition of The Good Housekeeping Cookbook ($24.95). Our best-selling food bible has 1,500 recipes plus tips from top chefs. Satisfy your sweet tooth with our other new books: 100 Best Dessert Recipes ($14.95) and Cookies/($14.95)....

Five things I learned in this issue ...(Editor's Letter)
June 1, 2004... 1 that vintage aprons are the hot new collectible. These castoffs are flea market favorites and just may trigger warm family memories. 2. that yes, first impressions do matter. But if you make a bad one, there are a number of ways to repair...

Manificent moms.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... Thank you for "My Mother's Secrets" (April). Amy Tan's story reminded me of all the care, effort, and advice that my morn gave to me, and how much I took for granted when she was alive. The essay convinced me to continue subscribing to your...

Bugged.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... "Bedbugs Are Back!" (April) reassured me that I was not the only one to experience these blood-sucking pests. A few years ago, I woke up with small red spots all over my body. I was told that it was either a food allergy or an allergic reaction...

Medical miscues.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... "Warning! The Medical 'Miracles' that May Be Hazardous to Your Health" (March) projects a picture of medical-device safety that provokes unwarranted fear rather than shedding real light on an important subject. FDA requirements--the most...

Missing manners.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... I hope I wasn't the only reader who related to "The One Who Repeats an Insult Is Insulting You" (Proverbs, March). My husband is constantly ribbed about his premature white hair. One girl he hadn't seen since high school came up to him at a...

Triple vision.(Letters)
June 1, 2004... Christine Lemperle of Albany, New York, was relaxing with three friends at her beach club when they suddenly realized they were all reading the same issue of Good Housekeeping. Lucky for us, Christine had a camera!

Abuse advice.(Letters)
June 1, 2004... We received several letters about our story on dating violence ("How Much Do You Know About Your Daughter's Boyfriend?" April). Anne Clark of Virginia Beach, Virginia, said she's "still haunted by a teenage relationship" and that she hopes our...

June: idea of the month.(Open Up--and Organize)
June 1, 2004... A country cupboard with open shelves is not only an attractive perch for your favorite dishes, it can also be home to beautiful bulletin boards. These crisscrossed elastic ribbons (secured to the doors with tacks) create a space to display...

Wear this to the beach.(Good ideas)
June 1, 2004... This summer, sink your toes into the sand but leave your good watch at home. Flojos digital-watch bracelets have suffer appeal: fun, bright colors and a flexible wristband that's designed to withstand the elements. Though Flojos aren't...

Shirts that won't wrinkle.(Ironing Bored?)
June 1, 2004... Want to look buttoned-up, no ironing required? The new wrinkle-free shirts for women are the ultimate in easy care, with colorful styles that give you plenty of choices for work or weekend. We put ten brands to the test, wearing the shirts...

Start a movie club.(Good ideas)
June 1, 2004... The new trend in female bonding: film clubs. They're just the thing for those who can never seem to finish those 800-page memoirs. The plan? Catch a matinee or rent a classic video with your girlfriends, and then gather for appetizers and...

Scent your home--four simple ways.(Fresh & Fragrant)
June 1, 2004... 1 Spritz your favorite cologne onto a lightbulb. When the lamp heats up, the scent will float into the room. 2 Don't hide your special soaps away; instead, use them in your drawers as sachets. Bars that come in pretty packaging can go right...

Craft your own jewelry.(Good ideas)
June 1, 2004... Love this season's dangling earrings and layered necklaces? You can go glamorous without breaking the bank if you learn a few easy techniques in jewelry design. We asked a non-crafty staffer to put together cascading earrings--using...

Help for procrastinators.(Good ideas)
June 1, 2004... DO YOU PUT OFF paying the bills, cleaning your car, lifting' weights, or other unappealing tasks? Here's how to make a start: Try the timer trick. Set one for ten or 15 minutes and commit to doing your dirty work until you hear the ding....

Orange crush.(Giveaway)
June 1, 2004... Sonia Kashuk's stylish cosmetic bag is water-resistant, so it doubles as a poolside tote. Seventy-five readers will receive one free, a $19.99 value. See page 221 for details. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Home freebies.(Giveaway)
June 1, 2004... Two hundred readers will win a $20 gift card for Linens 'n Things. Some fun ways to cash in: Roma kitchen stools, terrycloth towels, patent leather storage bins. See page 221 for details. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Petal pusher.(Trends for Less)
June 1, 2004... Summer's prettiest floral patterns have that Palm Beach flair. But you can get the look at Peoria prices: beach hat from Old Navy, sleeveless cotton shirt and linen pants from H&M. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Heloise to the rescue.(Good advice)
June 1, 2004... Q Since my family moved into a newly built house last year, I've noticed that our towels, bedding, and clothes smell moldy. Why is this happening, and what can I do about it?--Gigi L., Round Rock, Texas HELOISE: You may have a humidity or...

The new wedding etiquette: from the RSVP to the reception, the rules are hanging. So what should good guests know before they go?(Peggy Post on modern manners)
June 1, 2004... old tradition, fresh spin OLD Guests shouldn't wear white or black to a wedding. NEW In most circumstances, either is acceptable. Peggy says Yes, you can wear white, just as long as it doesn't look remotely bridal. And if you wear...

Don't let a little blister hold you back.(Style keepers: hot promotions and irresistible products to try)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Only BAND-AID[R] Brand Advance Healing Blister strips with their unique two zone technology provide superior cushioning and protection that stays on for days and days, For more information, go to Band-Aid.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Make a splash.(Try it!)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... For Summer 2004, OPI introduces Summer Splash--six fabulous, flirty Nail Lacquers in shades you'll want to dive right into! From Pool time Lime to Cabana Banana to Tangerine Bikini, these colors are meant to make a splash on fingers and toes...

Queen for day!(Try it!)
June 1, 2004... Somewhere in America, there's a queen. On Thursday, May 27th at 8PM/7C, meet amazing real women competing to be crowned Lifetime's Queen for a Day! Tune in to find out which lucky woman will win this once-in-a-lifetime chance... at Lifetime,...

No time for self-tanner?(Good looks)
June 1, 2004... For a quicker glow, try a bronzer in place of your blush. "Apply it everywhere the sun would hit--cheeks, nose, forehead, the tip of your chin," says Los Angeles-based makeup artist Shalini Vadhera. What's key: choosing the right shade for your...

For a softer scent.(Good looks)
June 1, 2004... Heat can make your perfume too potent. Here's how to maintain your signature scent without knocking people out, says Richmond, Virginia, spa owner Susie Galvez. l. In your hair Before applying mousse, gel, or pomade, spritz hair with...

Safer salon pedicures.(Good looks)
June 1, 2004... Bringing your own tools to a pro pedicure helps prevent infection--but experts are actually less concerned about metal implements (they're easy to disinfect if your salon uses the correct device, an autoclave). More of a worry are pumice files...

Fix sun damage tonight.(Good looks)
June 1, 2004... You may think night cream is for winter--but you need it now too. "The sun can dehydrate your skin and cause free radical damage," says Elizabeth I. McBurney, M.D., clinical professor of dermatology at Louisiana State University in New Orleans....

The perfect swimsuit for you! The right one is out there, and we'll help you find it. From styles that flatter to fabrics that won't fade, we've got solutions, selections--and giveaways!(Good looks)
June 1, 2004... for tummies L.L. Bean, $58 Speedo, $78 Miraclesuit, $94 Cole of California, $68 for hips/thighs Beach Bay by Excelsior, $70 Lands' End, $98 Beach Bay by Excelsior, $76 Robin Piccone, $100 for plus...

The swim test: bathing suits that are built to last.(Good looks)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2004... Looks aren't everything. To find out which suits will stand up to a busy summer, we tested a slew of blue ones, at various prices and in different fabrics. Then we rubbed, washed, and stretched, and tallied the results. (For more on the...

Offscreen star style: on TV, they're hosts and heroines, carpenters and cooks. But when the cameras stop rolling, these daytime divas can finally show off the looks they love.(Good looks)
June 1, 2004... though they reach millions of viewers every day, the brightest stars on daytime television have a side you've never seen. From their favorite rooms to cherished keepsakes, here's a behind-the-scenes glimpse at what gives these gals their...

And the Emmy goes to ... be the first to know.(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Watch the 2004 Daytime Emmy[R] Awards Live on NBC Friday, May 21 9/8pm * GET THE LOOK Behind-the-scenes experts reveal star beauty secrets. * WIN A TRIP TO HOLLYWOOD Live it up like a daytime celebrity. Details inside. ...

Let's talk Avon.(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... AVON Skin-So-Soft Bug Guard Plus is your family's trusted defense. Help protect your family from mosquitoes that may transmit West Nile virus and Lyme disease. Protect your family from these and other insects while still enjoying all...

Charm on the cheap: little touches that whisper "welcome!"--that's the specialty of designer Christine Dimmick.(Good house)
June 1, 2004... You'd expect Christine Dimmick, founder of The Good Home Company, to have a very special nest. After all, she's turned home pampering into a thriving business with such products as linen sprays that smell like lemon, lavender, even a freshly...

Vote to decide who deserves the Brawny Man Makeover.
June 1, 2004... Advertisement This year, the maker at Brawny[R] is sponsoring the Make over My Brawny Man" contest, a nationwide campaign dedicated to the idea that all men are a work in progress. We're offering one Grand Prize Winner a Brawny Man...

What to do if you step on glass.(Good health)
June 1, 2004... First, what you shouldn't do: follow conventional wisdom and soak your foot in warm water to "bring out" the sliver. Heat causes tissue to swell, which can actually bury the glass, explains Saria Carter, M.D., spokesperson for the American...

The cold truth about rebound pounds: you know how hard it is to lose weight.(Good health)
June 1, 2004... Here's a good reason to keep saying no to ice cream after you've slimmed down: Surveying a group of dieters who'd dropped 30 pounds or more, researchers found that those who let weight creep back on were "unlikely to lose it again." Scale...

Chest pain? Don't drive to the ER!(Good health)
June 1, 2004... Waiting for an ambulance may take longer. But paramedics can confirm a heart attack--and start treatment immediately.

"I thought I had a brain tumor".(Diagnosis)
June 1, 2004... Symptom Leslie was watching TV when her peripheral vision suddenly disappeared. Fifteen minutes later, her sight returned to normal. But several days later, it happened again, and over the next month or two, a few more times. When one episode...

Should you reconsider hormones?(Controversy)(Women's Health Initiative)(and some new menopause medications)
June 1, 2004... in the summer of 2002, millions of women experienced a communal hot flash: A major clinical trial, part of the Women's Health Initiative, had just been halted because researchers found that the risks of a certain hormone replacement drug...

Good Housekeeping at your service.(Promotional Announcement)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2004... Visit us at www.GoodHousekeepingSeal.com for great New product promotions, giveaways and sweepstakes! KEEP THE GOOD LUXE GOING A custom-built Guardian table pad will protect the top surface of your fine dining furniture. For more...

For the sleep deprived: a wake-up call: even if you don't get the hours you need, you can still feel rested. Here's how.(Good health)
June 1, 2004... You're always tired--who isn't these days? But going to bed earlier is either a) impossible or b) nearly impossible, at least if you want to get in a little "me time" for a phone chat with a friend or to catch Leno's opening monologue. But what...

Are you addicted to sugar? Cookies, cake, donuts, pie: how the sweet stuff can jeopardize your health--and ways to cut back (without giving it all up).(Good health)
June 1, 2004... during my second pregnancy--twin boys!--I ate like a textbook mother-to-be: loads of vegetables and fresh fruit, whole grains, and broiled chicken. Afterward, sleep-deprived and overwhelmed by two infants and my suddenly clingy three-year-old,...

Your ATM could be rigged.(Money talk)(automated teller machines)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... With automated teller machines in so many locations, it's easier than ever to get cash fast. Maybe too easy. Increasingly, thieves are turning ATMs into rip-off machines, costing consumers and banks an estimated $50 million a year. Most of...

Don't waste $$ on unfair fees.(Money talk)
June 1, 2004... If you don't pay your bills through the mail, you may end up paying extra. Take your phone bill to the service counter at a Sprint store, for instance, and you'll be charged an additional $5 on the spot. Sprint spokesperson Melinda Tiemeyer...

Are you covered? Buying insurance can be tricky (and scary). What you really need in life, health, home, auto, and long-term care policies.(Money)
June 1, 2004... many of us don't think seriously about insurance until we really need it. But if there were ever something worth spending money on, it's protection for your health, your car, your house, and your family income. On the priority list, insurance...

'Grab-it' food that's good for you.(Testing Testing!)
June 1, 2004... Next time you need a meal on the go, skip the energy bar and go for one of the new microwavables: lo-cal meals with a delicious ethnic slant. Here, our savory favorites, all ready in less than five minutes: Seapoint Farms Edamame Rice Bowls...

Steak sauce favorite.(Taste Test)
June 1, 2004... To find out which brand brings out the best in grilled meat, 15 GH staffers sampled flank steak dipped in several leading supermarket sauces and one from a top-rated New York steak house. THE WINNER LAWRY'S STEAK SAUCE. "It's a nice blend of...

DVD players, dirt cheap.(Testing Testing!)(Zenith DVB312)(Product/Service Evaluation)
June 1, 2004... Can bargain-basement models really do the job? Armed with DVDs of two Lord of the Rings movies, GHI tested four players (lowest price: $40), then pitted the best performer against a top-selling $150 brand. BOTTOM LINE Forget obscure names...

The purest [H.sub.2]O.(Exclusive)
June 1, 2004... Lead and other contaminants detected in local water supplies are making headlines. But before you stock up on bottled water, consider a faucet-mount or pitcher purifier. Compared with buying water by the gallon, these devices can save you about...

"My cookware was recalled--so why do I have to show a receipt for the refund?".(GH to the Rescue!)(Good Housekeeping)(Brief Article)(Column)
June 1, 2004... I bought a 14-piece Innova cookware set for $175.85 from the Home Shopping Network. The cookware turned out to be so great, I ordered another pan. Last year, I was notified by mail that my new pan was recalled (it can explode when preheated),...

Father's Day special: make over your man: our real-guy panel (all GH staffers!) tested 27 new just-for-men "beauty" products. Now they come clean about the loot they loved.(Testing Testing!)(Good Housekeeping)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Styling product THE WINNER Dippity-do Sport gel Power 7. Beating out a cream, a wax, a pomade, and a mousse, it added volume and "good styling power," said Engineering Director Gary Zukowski, above. THE RUNNER-UP John Allan's...

Lights, camera, digital: prices are dropping on the new crop of digital cameras--and just in time for Father's Day. Our guide to finding a camera that you'll love as much as he does.(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2004... Too techy, too complicated, too expensive--if that's what's been keeping you from taking pictures that you can store on your computer or zap over the Internet, we have news: Digital point-and-shoot cameras-the kind most people use--have dropped...

The best way to print digital pics: it's taken you half an hour to snap a good family photo, but now comes the real challenge: where do you get the best prints? You've got three choices, each of which will cost you about 30 cents a picture.
June 1, 2004... Photo kiosks When you're pressed for time (but don't own a color printer), self-serve photo kiosks are the best bet. They're easy to use, and you'll have 24 pictures in less than 30 minutes (not counting time spent in line or solving...

Heelys: should you buy your kid these sneakers?(Family time)
June 1, 2004... Heelys sneakers are a ten-year-old's "gotta have it." But parents take note. Schools from California to Florida have banned Heelys, which have removable wheels in the heels, because of the high risk of wrist and ankle injuries. Example: A...

Joan Lunden's healthy choices.(Family time)
June 1, 2004... When Joan Lunden's one-year-old twins, Kate and Max, started on solid foods, she was delighted-and determined to help them form the best possible eating habits. "I know that how I feed my children could very possibly protect them from illness...

A none-too-secure seat.(Danger Report)
June 1, 2004... Cloth harnesses might seem like a good idea. But the Good Housekeeping Institute found problems with two seat restraints--the Wiggle Wrap ($19.95) and the Sit 'N Secure ($14.95), both made by Leachco. Our tests showed that a toddler could pull...

Experts confess: "we made mistakes with our kids too!" Ten child-care come clean--and say what they'd do differently today.(family)
June 1, 2004... You're worn out from endless negotiations with your children. You've bribed, begged, pleaded, and cajoled to get them to comply with some simple request and-guess what?-you've lost. Again. Boy, you think to yourself as you reach for a pint...

The mom who caught her daughter's rapist: her 16-year-old had been brutally assaulted--and the case was going nowhere. But Maggie Ragle refused to give up.(family)(includes related article "Getting rapists off the street: how you can help")
June 1, 2004... Kelley Hollingsworth never saw the man lurking in the shadows as she parked her car on a quiet street in Santa Fe. The high school junior was on her way back to her friend Brian's house, where a bunch of kids had been hanging out all evening....

Joy Behar solves your problems.(Getting personal)
June 1, 2004... Q My dad is 78, and he says whatever is on his mind. When he was at my niece's engagement party recently, he said to her, "I hope you're going to do something about your facial hair before the wedding." When my overweight cousin was visiting,...

First impressions: how to be a hit, not a miss: do you worry that you've blown it in those first few seconds? Clues to what the other person is thinking--and ways to fix the damage fast.(Getting personal)(includes related article "Putting your best foot forward")
June 1, 2004... So I've got this fur coat. It's expensive, extremely warm, and, well, furry. I'm not really sure what kind of fur it is, because it was a present from a dear relative who died, and I never asked. I would no more buy a fur coat than wear a thong...

'Don't cast your pearls before swine'.(Proverb)(Short Story)
June 1, 2004... life is full of things you'd never think of doing until someone tells you not to. Casting pearls before swine is one of them. I've never owned pearls, but I do own a pair of swine. They're handsome pigs, energetic, cheerful, and chatty when I...

The apron chronicles: each of her treasured aprons tells a story, says this avid collector.(Real lives)
June 1, 2004... Vintage aprons look like the latest trendy collectible. More than a dozen Web sites offer them, and one day last March, eBay was moving some 300. "You used to pick up these aprons five for a dollar at Goodwill," says EllynAnne Geisel, a...

A daughter's devotion: in her latest children's book, Maria Shriver--first lady of California--focuses on her much adored dad and the disease that's attacking his mind.(Real lives)("What's Happening to Grandpa?")
June 1, 2004... i have to talk softly," Maria Shriver is saying on the other end of the line, "because I'm calling from jury duty." It may sound surreal. But California's first lady is in fact speaking on her cell phone from the Los Angeles courthouse...

Memories that matter.(Real lives)(What's Happening to Grandpa?)(Excerpt)
June 1, 2004... Kate's grandpa took her hand in his and held it tight. "You know, Kate, I might not remember what I just did and I may seem a little more confused than I used to be, but--no matter what--the important memories of my life will forever be in my...

What they did for love: the three sisters had been close since childhood. And when a devastating disease struck the middle one, Jenifer, her devoted siblings vowed to find a cure.(Real lives)(www.projectals.org)(Jenifer Estess)
June 1, 2004... jenifer Estess lived the last years of her short, remarkable life in an electric queen-size bed in her Manhattan apartment, her once toned body paralyzed from the neck down. She died there, too, this past December--in her sleep, at 40. With...

Trump's true "apprentice": on the top-rated TV show, tough-minded mom Carolyn Kepcher calls 'em as she sees 'em.(Real lives)(Donald Trump)
June 1, 2004... through this past winter and early spring, there was only one place for the Kepcher family to be on Thursday nights at 9:00 P.M.: in front of the TV in their Ridgefield, Connecticut, home. The show to watch, of course, was The Apprentice, NBC's...

Jennifer Garner's turnaround: she's gone from glasses to glamorous. How the 'Alias' star banished bad habits and finally blossomed. Plus: other celebs who went from geek to chic.(Interview)(Cover Story)
June 1, 2004... Scurrying into a tiny French cafe in Los Angeles, Jennifer Garner, star of the hit TV show Alias, is wearing a bulky gray sweater and no makeup, her hair pulled back into a ponytail. It's hard to imagine that she's the same actress who dazzled...

Turnarounds.(actors Debra Messing, Sandra Bullock and Kim Cattrall)(style call)
June 1, 2004... DEBRA MESSING from gawky to glamorous BEFORE Long before she was a fashion icon, Debra Messing attended her prom at Rhode Island's East Greenwich High in a pink polyester dress with a belted waist and puffy sleeves. "In high school, I...

"I was lost at sea": overboard in the Gulf of Mexico, Melinda Lopez was cold, alone, and terrified of sharks. She feared she'd never see her kids again. And then she had the idea that would save her life.
June 1, 2004... One misstep was all it took. One minute, Melinda Lopez, the cook for a Texas shrimp boat, was climbing onto the stern to relax during her break; the next, she was falling overboard, plunging into the sea so fast and hard that water flooded her...

Bring your hair back to life! In your quest for hair that's shinier, straighter, prettier, have you been guilty of doing a little damage? How to minimize the harm--and still get the look you love.
June 1, 2004... you love you: hair coloring * BUT THE PROBLEM IS Chemical have to be used to open your hair shaft. Ammonia-free formulas exist, but industry studies have found that they're just as harmful (you have to use more and leave them on longer)....

Call of the country: with the same devotion she applies to preserving heirloom seeds, a gardener saved her faltering farmhouse from collapse.
June 1, 2004... Amy Goldman has always been drawn to individuality. That explains her passion for vining fruits, like melons and pumpkins, which she cherishes for their nonsymmetric shapes. And it explains her house in Rhinebeck, New York, which has such an...

When a cop is the criminal: her husband abused her and threatened her life. She knew she needed help, but there was only one problem: her husband was the police chief.(Crystal Brame)(includes related article "Police wives-at risk?")
June 1, 2004... It was springtime, so fresh and beautiful in the Pacific Northwest, and like the season, Crystal Brame was making a clean start. She celebrated her 35th birthday with her parents, her sister and brother-in-law, and the two children who were the...

10 best South Beach Diet dishes.(Exclusive!)
June 1, 2004... At last, The "good-carb" doctor's first, cookbook is out--and we've got the recipes you'll love. Lettuce wrappers with shrimp Sage and rosemary pork With herbs, citrus, and lots of vegetables giving these dishes fresh flavor, it's...

Bland to bold.(Special advertising section)
June 1, 2004... Make flavor the star of your kitchen. Wish-Bone[R] Dressing invites you into the kitchen with some of your favorite TV stars. Get a taste of their unique personalities as they reveal how they plan to spice up their kitchens! jennie GARTH...

The perfect strawberry shortcake.(recipes)
June 1, 2004... Prep 30 minutes plus cooling Bake about 15 minutes Makes 8 servings shortcake biscuits 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2...

Rush hour: a family dinner in 10 minutes.(Recipes)
June 1, 2004... shredded pork & coleslaw 1 container (18 to 20 ounces) barbecue sauce with shredded pork 2 green onions 1 small red pepper 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon dry...

Home cooking: "I need that eggplant--now!".(Recipes)
June 1, 2004... Angela DiCostanzo may live in Brooklyn, New York, but she makes frequent trips to Garfield, New Jersey, for the eggplant appetizer from Latona's Specialty Foods. When Angela was pregnant, her husband, George, had two pounds of it shipped to...

In my kitchen.(Recipes)
June 1, 2004... The strawberry numbers game While perfecting our shortcake recipe (page 200), we noticed that supermarkets now sell berries in 1-pound clamshell containers instead of pints. California Strawberry Commission farmers switched to clamshells to...

Step into the swimsuit clinic!(Fashion)
June 1, 2004... If you dread bathing suit shopping, take heart: On May 22, Catalina swimwear is hosting Fit Clinics at more than 500 Wal-Mart stores. The goal: to make shopping for beachwear stress free and even--dare we say it?--fun. What you'll get if you...

It's so easy to go active![TM].(your health)(www.mcdonalds.com/usa/eat.hmtl)
June 1, 2004... I want to look and feel my best. And guess what? A balanced lifestyle doesn't have to mean drastic changes, crash diets, or marathon training. Small, smart steps can make a surprisingly big difference. I can walk instead of driving down the...

Have no fear--our quick summer shape-up is here: with Jim Karas's easy slim-down, your body will be beachy keen in six weeks.(Fitness)
June 1, 2004... If the very idea of slipping into your old swimsuit (or worse, trying on new ones) makes you want to migrate to Antarctica, this 15-minute workout is for you. The exercises can make quick changes in your hips, thighs, and rear (especially when...

Cartoons.(Brief Article)(Cartoon)
June 1, 2004... "Well, if I say I like this casserole, are you going to make it so often I'll wind up hating it with every fiber of my being?" "I want something to really attract women. Can you put the Good Housekeeping Seal right here?" 'I don't...

Alert: recalls.(Recalls)
June 1, 2004... Are there unsafe products in your home? Check the recalls list below. These items were recalled by manufacturers in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. For more information, contact the companies at the numbers listed...