Good Housekeeping articles from March 2009

Good Housekeeping archives from March 2009

1 Carpet One Floor & Home carpet.(Seal Deals Giveaway)
March 1, 2009... The "Always Treasured" style comes in 36 colors and holds up against even the heaviest foot traffic (value: $2,000). [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

20 EasyHeat Warm Tiles floorwarming kits.(Seal Deals Giveaway)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Drafty floors? Keep tootsies toasty with this self-adhesive mat and thermostat (total value: $8,260).

10 Eureka Boss SmartVacs.(Seal Deals Giveaway)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It gets 99.97 percent of dust and allergens on carpets and floors. The "Power Paw" deals with pet dander (total value: $1,500).

40 Swiffer kits.(Seal Deals Giveaway)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Wipe up with the AB Wet Jet power mop, plus the new Sweeper, 360 Duster, and Duster with Extendable Handle (total value: $1,862).

29 Woolite Carpet & Upholstery cleaning packages.(Seal Deals Giveaway)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tackle messes with PODs, Oxy Deep and Power Shot sprays, Rug Stick, and foams (total value: $1,305).

On my mind.(aging and feminine beauty)(Editorial)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I sat next to a woman on a plane the other day. She was attractive in that I've-had-work-done kind of way: expensively blonded hair, her face pulled just tight enough to look not quite natural. And, of course, she...

Ask our expert.(managing sensitive teeth)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Q I have sensitive teeth but would like to whiten them. Can I? A: Sensitive teeth can be a pain, and whiteners contain peroxide that can make teeth more vulnerable. To bleach without the sting, try these methods: * Choose a whitener...

Not my charges!(credit card hacking and managing your bank account)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Last July, TCM/ESB Bank called to say that my Visa card had been hacked, even though I hadn't lost it. Together, we identified five fraudulent charges totaling almost $500. The bank closed my account, issued me a new...

Did you know?(proper storage of refrigirators)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... "It's tempting, but don't put your old fridge in the garage to have extra storage. At cooler temperatures, the fridge may not work at all, while at higher ones, it'll be very inefficient." --Sharon Franke, GHRI kitchen appliances &...

Pet gear.(taking care of your pets and house)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Four-legged family members may not be able to clean up after themselves, but you can still keep a tight leash on the mess. Corral toys in baskets or bins in strategic spots (the family room, the mudroom), then tuck...

Home-office overhaul: superfast tips to delete dust and dirt.(Speed Cleaning)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Biggest Challenges 1 Dusty electronics 2 Desktop stains and grimy accessories 3 Germy, crumb-filled keyboard Fastest Fixes 1 Clear the dust Nothing seems to attract dust like electronics...

My dishwasher needs a wash.(WHAT I'M CLEANING THIS MONTH)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... I took a good look inside my dishwasher recently and realized it was begging for its own cleanup--yes, keeping the machine in tip-top shape requires care at least once a year beyond self-washing. I took out the upper and lower racks, then used...

Spotty utensils.(Ask Heloise)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Q How do you clean water spots on stainless steel flatware? The Lucy and Ethel Team, via e-mail Try this: Dampen a soft cotton cloth with warm to hot vinegar. Rub it over the spotty areas, rinse, and dry...

When deodorant leaves its mark.(Ask Heloise)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Q Whenever I put on a dark shirt, regardless of the deodorant, I find white marks. What can I do to keep this from happening? Pam, via e-mail To prevent this problem, apply the deodorant and let it dry completely. Then, when putting on...

Microwave mishap.(room deodorization )(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Q I'm so embarrassed: I heated my microwavable soup container for 50 minutes instead of 50 seconds! The smoke and burned-plastic fumes infiltrated every office in the building, and my corporate neighbors are not happy with me. The odor is still...

Paper towel roll.(taking care of your knives)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Got a knife that won't fit in the butcher block? Flatten an empty paper towel roll and sheathe the blade for safety if stashing it in a drawer.

Washing delicates.(laundry tips)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] GOOD WAY 1 For lingerie and fine knits with labels that say "hand-wash" (such as lightweight wool or cotton jersey), fill a basin or sink with warm or cold water, as directed by the label, While the basin fills,...

Paper towel roll.(taking care of your knives)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Got a knife that won't fit in the butcher block? Flatten an empty paper towel roll and sheathe the blade for a safety if stashing it in a drawer.

Staying alive with "Stayin' Alive".(cardiiopulmonary resusciation)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... CPR can triple survival rates for heart attack victims, but only if it's done hard and fast enough: compressions administered at 100 beats a minute. It turns out that the perfect rhythm is the Bee Gees' "Stayin' Alive," a study from the...

Does coffee cause breast cancer?(good health: SMART WAYS TO STAY WELL, EAT RIGHT, GET FIT)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The question has brewed for years. Now, after following more than 38,000 women for about 10 years, the Women's Health Study has an answer. And it's what java drinkers hoped to hear: Women who drank even four or more...

Herbs versus prozac.(use of St.-John's-wort against major depression)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Here's news that may lift your spirits. In a review of 29 studies researchers found that St.-John's-wort relieves major depression just as well as a standard antidepressant. What's more, trial participants who took the supplement suffered fewer...

Low-tech help for achy knees.(arthroscopy for knee pain)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When arthritis causes severe knee pain, arthroscopic surgery to smooth cartilage and remove floating tissue has been a standard treatment. But a rigorous 178-person Canadian study found that the popular procedure...

3 Ways to stop time.(ANTI-AGING TIP)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Exercise for half an hour a day; eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains (and low in fat and refined sugar); and spend an hour a day taking part in stress-reducing activities, such as yoga or...

Earwax? Here's a tip.(good health: Health News)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Home remedies to remove gunky wax (ever poke a cotton-tipped swab down your ear canal?) can actually make things worse, reports a panel from the American Academy of Otolaryngology. Swabs can push the wax farther down and up against the eardrum,...

Sneaky subs.(foods containing artificial sweeteners)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Q: Which of the following contains artificial sweeteners? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A. Quaker High Fiber Instant Oatmeal Maple & Brown Sugar [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] B. Arnold Select 100% Whole Wheat...

A dash of youth.(seasoning your food with spices and its health effects)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Seasoning your food with spices will double or triple its health value, new research shows. Spices are loaded with polyphenols, which help to inhibit the inflammation and tissue damage associated with aging, explains...

An instant success.(Starbucks' desserts)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Recently launched, oatmeal has become one of the, well, hottest sellers at Starbucks (knocking down sales of reduced-fat coffee cake). Try this winner at home, with these yummy mix-ins from GHRI food editors. * Shredded apple and a pinch...

Best water for weight loss.(good health: Nutrition News)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If you're trying to control your appetite, drink fizzy water. The carbonation produces gastric distension, which can trick your tummy into thinking it's full. Beyond sipping on bubbly, try seltzer with a dash of...

The new food labels, decoded.(supermarkets, food nutritional content, labeling, and packaging )
March 1, 2009... The days of trying to decipher complicated ingredient lists may soon be over: Supermarkets across the country are launching programs that rate the nutritional value of thousands of products. All of them analyze foods against federal guidelines...

Slimming mints.(DO THE MATH)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1/2 cup Haagen-Dazs Mint Chip ice cream (300 calories) = 7 Girl Scout Cookies Thin Mints (40 calories each)

The dainty diet.(use teaspoons to eat dessert to lessen food consumption)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Use an antique teaspoon to eat your dessert, suggests Susan B. Roberts, Ph.D., author of The Instinct Diet. These are typically one-quarter the size of modern utensils--so you can savor bites of delicious-but-tiny...

Happy hour hazard.(alcohol drinking and metabolic diseases)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Stick to one alcoholic drink a day, suggests a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Researchers studied 1,529 drinkers and found that women who had more than one drink a day--like beer,...

Go fish.(omega-3 fats in fish meat can help you lose weight)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Omega-3 fats are good for your heart, but they can also be a boon to your waistline. In a multicenter study involving 232 overweight volunteers on a reduced-calorie diet, researchers found that when the dieters ate a...

Turkey Fajitas.(Healthy in a Hurry)(Recipe)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... MEXICAN LITE BITES Swapping lean turkey for beef cuts 36 grams of fat, and adding antioxidant-rich sweet peppers boosts heart health. The result: delicioso! Total time 30 minutes Makes 4 main-dish servings 1 med. onion (6 to 8...

4 Ways to live longer: beyond diet and exercise, your thoughts, beliefs, and behavior can add years to your life.(good health)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The hard science of medicine gets all the credit for staving off disease and adding on years. But practices that strengthen your inner life--your mind, mood, and sense of connection--count, too, often as much as any...

This mom's life.(a mother's love)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "My children are my life.... It's not like I don't have my own wants and dreams anymore-it's just that the kids come first. It's primal." --Angie Harmon, mom of three

How to get the look.(spring fashion trends)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This spring, fashion is coming up roses-and other blooms--in pretty, watercolory prints. Kristin Davis, Glenn Close, and Daisy Fuentes wear the trend at its best: in a feminine silhouette with minimal jewelry. Our...

Howie Mandel: man of the house.(good buzz)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Much as I love my job, first and foremost, I am a husband and a dad," says Howie Mandel, host of two versions of Deal or No Deal--one in prime time on NBC, and a half-hour syndicated version every day--plus his new...

What I learned from my mother.(Soledad O'Brien on decision making)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... "My mother, a high school teacher, never paid that much attention to what anybody else thought about her. So today I feel comfortable making decisions even if other people don't agree." --Soledad O'Brien, CNN anchor and special...

"I felt like I earned the good housekeeping seal when ...(climbing back up from the lowest point of your life)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... I launched a second career as a painter during the lowest point of my life, when my marriage was falling apart and I'd lost my home. I've since gone on to exhibit my work in one-woman shows all over the world."

Harry Connick Jr.'s Jambalaya.(CELEB DISH)(Recipe)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Harry Connick Jr.'s Jambalaya 4 Tbsp. butter 1 1/2 c. chopped onion 1 c. chopped celery 1 lg. green pepper, chopped 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-in. chunks 3...

Jewel.(Project Clean Water )(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Singer Jewel, who is currently on a 14-city acoustic tour, shares why she started Project Clean Water (giveadrop.com): "When I was 18, I was homeless for about a year. At that time I also had a kidney condition that required me to drink...

Chris Rock.(THIS DAD'S LIFE)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Every day I'm proud to be a dad. When you have kids, there's no such thing as quality time. There's just time. There's no, 'Ooh, his graduation's better than going to the mall.' It's all kind of equal. Changing her...

My favorite stay-slim snack.(Lisa Rinna on her diet methods)(Quotation)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... "A sliced Fuji apple with two tablespoons of reduced-fat peanut butter: I like the tart-sweet flavor of apples, and the protein in the peanut butter curbs my appetite." --Lisa Rinna, Lisa Rinna Dance Body Beautiful: Jive Jump, Ballroom...

40 beauty steals: (and 10 little luxuries).(hair care preparations)(Buyers guide)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Great beauty finds don't have to come in pricey packages. We asked experts from across the country (and our own Good Housekeeping Research Institute) to divulge the products that really deliver--for $20 and under ...

Why crow's feet make us smile.(skin aging and happiness)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] At last, some good news about wrinkles: Recent research reported in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery found that crow's feet on a woman's face are a sign of happiness. In the study, 20 people were shown an image of...

Over-40 liner tricks.(eye liners)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Applying eyeliner should be a breeze--a quick stroke along your lashes, top and bottom, and you're done. But less-than-taut lid skin can make it hard to draw a smooth line. Here, from New York City makeup artist Kathrina Miccio, three no-fail...

Eco-smart cleansing pads.(EcoTools EcoFoam Cleansing Sponges )(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Face wipes, cotton rounds, washcloths-whatever you use to remove your makeup, you probably toss it in the trash or washing machine after each use. Now there's an earth-friendlier option: EcoTools EcoFoam Cleansing...

Metallics.(clothing, accessories, and jewelries)(Buyers guide)
March 1, 2009... Feel free to take a gilt trip with these lustrous looks, but don't go too far. Stick to classic cuts that are more burnished than bright, and partner them only with pared-down neutrals like black or beige [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Budding genius.(flower arrangment of irises using a vintage jelly mold)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Want a sweet way to showoff your green thumb? Tuck some of the season's plentiful irises into a vintage jelly mold. To make this delicious display, line a metal mold (find them in antiques shops, at flea markets, or on eBay for as little as $8)...

Off the chart.(monitoring your child's height using picture frames)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Revel in the heights your kid has reached with this photo showcase. Gather a folding carpenter's ruler, small brad nails, a paint pen (we used white), picture frames, and a photo of your child from each of his early years. Nail up the unfolded...

Good-neighbor gift.(gift decoration)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Make a coffee date with the mom that just moved in--by giving her java beans in a canister that displays her family's new address. Also grab: fabric, ribbon, a rubber band, and letter and number stickers from the...

Mat about you.(spray painting your doormat)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Perk up a plain doormat with spray paint and painter's tape. Print out your monogram in the largest size that will fit on a page. Cut out the letter with an X-Acto knife; tape the remaining stencil to the mat's center. For the border, use tape...

Free, fun bookplates.(good house: Idea File)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Loan out books without fearing you'll never see their dog-eared pages again. In honor of National Reading Day (March 2), we created pretty, poppy bookplates so your literature-loving friends will always know where to...

Hold it.(designing door stops)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Design this decorative doorstop out of a brick, permanent craft glue, batting, and a half-yard of upholstery-weight fabric from a fabric store or your own leftover stash. To do: Cover the brick with batting, leaving the brick's short ends...

Cute as a button.(making a lucky-clover pin)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Show your St. Patrick's Day spirit by donning a lucky-clover pin. You'll need green buttons and ribbon, permanent craft glue, and a pin back from a crafts store. Glue one inch of ribbon on the pin back to form the...

Sea change: with ingenuity, wit, and understated beachy touches, a cash-strapped morn of three turns a bland bathroom into an island of uncluttered calm.(MAKEOVER: BATHROOM)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] After several months of trying to make the best of their dismal bathroom, Alison Scudamore and her family were ready to throw in the towel. Cramped and dark, the space lacked both windows and storage, and it couldn't...

New tobacco trouble.(R.J. Reynolds' dissolvable tobacco product Camel Orbs and risk of addiction)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Imagine tobacco that kids can pop in their mouths like mints. Unfortunately, that has now become a reality. In January, R.J. Reynolds began test-marketing new Camel Orbs--dissolvable tobacco products that look just like mints--in Columbus, OH;...

Keep non-jocks active.(exercise and family activities for non-athletic kids)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If your child's not a natural-born athlete, you may have to be creative to make sure she docks at least the hour of activity each day recommended for ages 6 to 17. Your parental game plan: "Match the activity to your...

Got enough milk? probably not.(child nutrition)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Kids up to age 18 need 400 IUs of vitamin D daily, says the American Academy of Pediatrics--twice the previous recommendation. Since your kid would have to drink a quart of vitamin D-fortified milk each day to get enough, a multivitamin is a...

Having "the talk": Smart strategies for communicating with your kid on the tricky terrain of sex, drugs, and money.(good family)
March 1, 2009... Thanks to my 17-year-old son, Sam--the parenting guinea pig at our house-my husband and I know how to shut down a heart-to-heart chat in seconds flat. All we have to say is, "Take out your earbuds, please; we need to talk" to immediately...

Stop wasting money! even smart women make spending goofs. Here are the top slip-ups--and clever solutions.(good family)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It's comforting to know that even the wisest women suffer from a spending blind spot (or two) in today's economy: We interviewed five of America's most accomplished women about their secret splurges and mindless...

The get-fit guide: gear, gadgets, and more to help lose the winter weight.(TESTING YOU CAN TRUST)(Buyers guide)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1 OVERALL WINNER The Conair Thinner Chrome Glass Scale's ($50) easy-to-read screen helped tip the scales in its favor. Its sleek, clean look makes it a low-profile addition, no matter your decor. BEST...

The no-lies diary: a mostly honest wife and mom struggles to make it through a week without fibbing.(good advice: STAYING CENTERED, COPING, LIVING FULLY)
March 1, 2009... Not long ago, one of my formerly favorite politicians got caught with his pants down. Making the situation worse, he didn't just lie a little about it--over the course of a year or so, he'd lied a lot. My 15-year-old son listened to me rail for...

The junk food gene: the next time you worry you've passed on your problems with food, try letting your child eat what she really wants--and see what happens.(good advice: Feed Your Soul)
March 1, 2009... A mother of an 8-year-old was desperate. "My daughter is gaining weight by the second," she told me. "I am so afraid that I have passed on my troubles with food to her, and I don't know whether to remove all candy from the house, take her to a...

Pop quiz.(husband-wife relations on weight loss)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Q Your husband gained weight over the winter. You want to help him lose the extra pounds, but you suspect he's sensitive about the subject. Should you: (A) Say nothing, but serve lower-calorie food and ask him on walks with you (B)...

Ask Peggy.(get together for a laid off coworker)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Q My coworker was laid off, and I'd like to organize a get-together for him, but I'm not sure whether that's appropriate. What's the best way to show I care? First, see how he's doing. He may appreciate a week to get over the initial shock and...

Should you report a cyber bully?(WHAT WOULD YOU DO?)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... You discover that your son's schoolmate is making fun of him on Facebook (though not yet off-line). Do you complain to the school? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Yes "It's always important to stand up for yourself--or in this case, your...

Pet peeve.(ethical aspects in communicating with friends using text messages)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Q My friend always returns my voice mail messages with texts--even when I say, "Please call me back." I think that's rude--a call for a call, right? Your friend may just be clueless. Try telling her how much her habit annoys you by texting...

Sally straight from the heart: honest talk about her toughest parenting challenge, living with Mom (again!), and the romantic moment she craves.(Cover story)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sally Field sits cross-legged on a quilt-covered sofa in her dressing room, listing who will be at the big family dinner at her house in Malibu, CA, the following week. "My children, their spouses, and the...

Look 7 years younger without surgery: these backed-by-science steps reduce wrinkling and restore skin--no scalpel or needles necessary.
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Maybe this sounds familiar: You find a photo taken a decade ago at the bottom of a drawer. It shows you barefaced, grinning, while hiking with family or friends. Back then, you thought that without makeup, eye...

The anti-aging diet: turn back the clock--and shed 20 pounds by swimsuit season--with our look-younger, get-thinner plan.(GH EXCLUSIVE)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You know the old joke: Dieting may not actually make you live longer, but it sure feels that way. Well, forget that. With this no-deprivation, age-defying weight-loss plan, developed exclusively by the nutritionists...

All about ease: wash and learn: These chic spring styles--shot on location at the Good Housekeeping Research Institute labs--can go straight into tile machine, making your spring-cleaning load that much lighter.(spring fashion for women)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... soft wear The fastest way to boost your closet's band-width: classics in high-impact colors and low-maintenance fabrics, like this punchy cotton skirt and no-iron, cotton-blend shirt. Also measuring up, opposite: a shapely seamed shift...

Siblings of a sort: before these look-alike children were born, their parents had never met. Now, thanks to reproduce technology, they are creating a new kind of family tree.(in vitro fertilization and oocyte donation)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SHARING THE LOVE Seven kids, one pair of embryo donors, three families. From left. Matthew Lyons; Annabelle MacMillan; Mitchell Lyons; Chase Lindeman; Chloe MacMillan; Samantha Lyons; Jack Lindeman Before these...

Ask Susan.(varieties of raisins and beating eggwhites in copper bowls)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Q: What's the difference between golden and dark seedless raisins? Karen Lemmo, Buffalo A: It's not the grape: The same green Thompson variety is used for both. At harvest, grapes destined to become dark raisins (sometimes labeled...

Turkey & Salad Flatbreads.(good food: HOW TO MAKE EVERYTHING BETTER)(Recipe)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Turkey & Salad Flatbreads Total time 30 minutes Makes 4 main-dish servings 4 (7-in,) round flatbreads 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 Bosc pear, cored and sliced 8 oz. sliced smoked turkey breast, cut...

5 ideas for ... canned peaches.(good food)(Recipe)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fresh peaches may be scarce, but you can always turn to the canned variety to get a fast, affordable summer-fruit fix. These five recipes start with a 15-ounce can of peaches in their own (or pear) juice, either...

Tuna.(canned tuna)(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In 1903, when sardines were the canned fish of choice, canner Albert P. Half hill braved a shortage by packing tuna in cans and persuading local grocers to stock them. More than a century later, tuna is a household...

Butternut Squash Ravioli.(Cheater's: GUIDE TO RAVIOLI)(Recipe)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Butternut Squash Ravioli Active time 30 minutes Total time 40 minutes plus standing Makes 4 main-dish servings 1 tsp. olive oil 1 sm. onion (4 to 6 oz.), finely chopped 1 pkg. (12 oz.)...

How I got to be queen England: after years of anticipation, a grandmother-in-waiting is finally crowned.(good reads: STORIES, BLOGS, AND BOOK PICKS)
March 1, 2009... When my daughters were 4 and 8 years old, I was eating lunch with a friend named Will. The phone rang, and it was his daughter calling to tell him she was pregnant. "Oh, wow," he said. "Wonderful! Congratulations! I'm so happy!" But as...

No matter what mood you're in, we have a great book for you.(BOOK PICKS)(Book review)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To exhilarate you Cutting for Stone By Abraham Verghese A saga about love, medicine, and exile, this debut reads like a modern Odyssey as it follows twin boys born in an Ethiopian mission hospital as...

Lost luggage: to my surprise, the airline's mistake turned out to be my gain.(family and love)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It was a dream gift--six days in Italy, everything arranged, nothing to do but explore, eat, enjoy. My friend Miranda needed a translator, and I, she thought, needed a break. It was true: Work plus kids plus caring...