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VOLUME XLIII, NUMBER 8, FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Enjoy! ON THE COVER Feel great!

22 1 lb a day just falls off
26 Bye bye tired!
43 Found money!
17 Ward off flu and Omicron
17 Outsmart slips + falls
43 Free groceries!
16 Reverse brain aging
30 35
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Cozy comfort ready in a flash

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Fill your week with smiles!
Relax and have fun this week 34
Orange-Aperol Spritz
French Vanilla Toffee Cake 17
8 Woman’s World book club 35 Peanut Butter Caramel Brownies 16 Cozy secrets to lower blood pressure
28 Dazzle with a donut brunch 17 Wacky ways to prevent falls—that work!
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Decadent delight
Dinner made easy
Be inspired! 17
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Fast relief from winter headaches
Home cures for 100% healthy
44 Bask in bliss on St. Simons Island 22 A sprinkle a day of this powder boosts
46 Brain games fat burn by 1,200%
47 Solve-it-yourself mystery 26 Ask America’s ultimate experts
50 5-minute romance 38 Warm up winter with succulents
52 Your horoscope
55 Love & laughter
Save big!
Look good!
54
Everyday hero: XOXO handmade
knitted caps bring warmth and love
to cancer patients

10 Ronda bought a house to give foster kids

a place to feel safe and loved
24 A pantry staple cured Stacy’s yeast

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infections
48 7 days of inspiration
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48 My guardian angel 40 Is your house making you sick?
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 F il l y o u r w e e k
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26 OPEN THAT BOTTLE NIGHT

Uncork a good time!

This holiday encourages you to pop the cork
on a bottle you’ve been holding on to instead
of saving it for a special occasion. Celebrate
with this wintry citrus sparkling cocktail!
To make Orange-Aperol Spritz: Evenly
divide 1 cup of Aperol, then 1 ⁄4 cup of Grand
Marnier among 6 ice-filled wineglasses.
Carefully divide 1 bottle of chilled prosecco
among the glasses, tilting glasses so it doesn’t
overflow or bubble over. Top each with club
soda. If desired, garnish with orange slices.
Makes 6 cocktails

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25
RIDDLE OF THE WEEK

? ? Enjoy silence
QUIET DAY
Get into your stride
The more you take, the
more you leave behind.
What am I?
Answer in lower-right corner

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24
NATIONAL CHILI DAY

Spoon up yum
Warm up today with chili! We asked Dianne Lewis, winner of the
homestyle division of the 2021 World Champion Chili Cook-Offs,
for her top tips: “I always use 80/20 ground chuck. It’s the perfect
ratio of lean meat to fat, and I like the flavor and consistency.”
Also smart: Avoid over-stirring the chili, which can cause the meat
to break down. “It ends up looking like a spaghetti meat sauce,” says
Lewis. “I prefer my chili to be ‘meaty’ with good-size meat chunks.” To
try her winning recipe, search “Dianne Lewis” on MildBillsSpices.com.
Setting aside some quiet time for yourself can ease pain and improve
your quality of life, says Rebecca Erwin Wells, M.D., who studies
mindfulness. “Mindfulness helps people learn to live each moment
in the present, acknowledging thoughts, feelings and sensations,
but not getting wrapped up in them,” she explains. In her JAMA
Internal Medicine study, migraine sufferers who did a half hour of
guided meditation and yoga twice a week reported fewer migraines
and improved quality of life—benefits that lasted up to 36 weeks!
To try it, find free guided meditations at InsightTimer.com.

Keeps troops fueled!

Do you have beef jerky or soups (non-pork) to
spare? If so, send them to Operation: Care and
Comfort. This nonprofit organization will send the
food items to troop members stationed abroad.
Mail items to Operation: Care and Comfort (OCC),
2731 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95134
HELP A HERO!
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 w i t h s m i le s ! Start your week
with a
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20 NATIONAL COMFY DAY
Laugh
Get cozy!
Celebrating this holiday is as easy as curling up with
your favorite blanket, setting the thermostat to ‘cozy’
and relaxing! It’ll make you more productive when
you’re ready to tackle your to-do’s, say researchers in
the Netherlands. In their study, subjects who worked
in a room set to their preferred temperature performed
better on tasks that tested their working memory. It
seems being comfy wards off mental exhaustion. Can’t
adjust the temperature? No problem! In a Lululemon
survey of 20,000 people, 80% said they perform “One way or round trip?”
better at work when they’re dressed comfortably.
It’s the perfect reason to slip into a snuggly sweater!
Q Why did the robber
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 WALKING THE DOG DAY take a shower?
A He wanted to make a
Walk off your stress!
Taking your pup for a walk is not only a 40% higher when they walked with their
clean getaway!

great way for you both to get exercise, it
can keep you relaxed too, say researchers
in the journal Animals. They took saliva
samples from 14 dog owners before and
after taking a walk alone or with their
dog and found that subjects’ levels of the
mood-boosting brain chemical GABA were
dog than when they strolled solo. Both the
exercise and the one-on-one bonding time
are known stress relievers—even for your
dog: According to a survey conducted by
PetBacker.com, pet owners say daily walks
leave their dogs feeling happier, more ener-
getic and less stressed!

“Looks like you’re having twins…

I mean, triplets…wait a sec…”

Kids are f U nNy!

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eschool, my
ne day after pr
O 4-year-old son, Julian,
up to me and asked, “M
ommy,
came

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what’s a ‘witchit stand’
where
Confused, I asked him
lian
he had heard of that. Ju
n’t you
responded, “Mom…do
giance?
know the Pledge of Alle
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And to the Republic, fo
witchit stands…”
— K. A., Fair Lawn, NJ
A: Footsteps

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 In episode one
of her new
podcast,
R e la x a n d h a v e
Melissa Joan
Hart discusses
Discover new favorites
her iconic ’90s
series, Clarissa
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her friend Amanda Lee and their special guests to chat about any and all subjects they
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The pair have friendly conversations with celebrities about whatever they’re obsessed
with—from guilty pleasures to pet peeves. Topics include the best books, food, apps,
movies, television shows and more. Listen at Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.

UPTV
Fall head over Will Bonnie and
heels with The Ryder hit all the
right notes to fall
Song to My Heart! in love?
Romance blossoms when two
music lovers come together to
make their dreams come true.
After a childhood on the road
with her legendary singer-
songwriter father, organic tea
shop owner Bonnie Highstreet
wants nothing to do with the
music business. But when she
and music sensation Ryder
Jamison run into each other
at the shop, something draws
them together. As she helps him
develop lyrics for his new solo
album, she rekindles her long-
abandoned dream and falls in
love. Premieres February 20.

Morena
NBC
Baccarin
(left) and
Thrill at the
Ryan Michelle twists with
Bathé (right)
The Endgame!

Getty (5); Alamy (2); UPtv; NBC; Bernard Walsh/Netflix

star in this
high-stakes Sit on the edge of your seat with
thriller this drama that follows recently
captured Elena Federova, an
international criminal master-
mind who, even behind bars,
coordinates a number of bank
heists, and Val Turner, the
relentless, socially outcast FBI
agent who will stop at nothing
to foil Elena’s ambitious plans.
Series premieres February 21.

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f u n t hi s w e e k It happened
this week!
Vikings: Valhalla is a
spinoff of the History
Channel’s Vikings, which
is available to stream on
Amazon Prime and Hulu+

O “One Bad Apple” by The

Osmonds topped charts in 1971
and stayed there for five weeks.

O Tootsie Rolls
were first sold in

NETFLIX Brooklyn in 1896.

Get swept away with Vikings: Valhalla! O Your Show

Go back in time over 1,000 years with this new series that looks at the heroic adventures of Shows,
of some of the most famous Vikings—including explorer Leif Eriksson, his sister Freydis starring Sid
Eriksdotter and the Nordic prince Harald Sigurdsson. As tensions between the Vikings and Caesar and
English royals reach a breaking point, and as the Vikings themselves clash over their con- Imogene Coca,
flicting beliefs, these three heroes begin an epic journey that takes them across oceans and premiered in 1950.
through battlefields as they fight for survival and glory. See it February 25. Writers included
Mel Brooks and
HALLMARK BOARD GAME Neil Simon.

Delight in the charm Improve your skills O The first

with Welcome to Mama’s! with Men at Work! telephone book
In a twist of fate, restaurant manager Amy Challenge your was issued in
unexpectedly inherits Mama’s restaurant dexterity with 1878. It listed
and teams up with a master chef named this stacking and 50 names from
Frank. The two hope to honor Mama by balancing game, New Haven,
relaunching the restaurant for the commu- in which play- Connecticut.
nity that loved it (and her) so much. Despite ers compete as
Amy and Frank’s differences, they discover workers on a job O The sewing
that the most important ingredient for any site who are care- machine was
recipe is always love. See it February 26. fully constructing first pat-
a tower to avoid accidents and earn ented in
Lorraine “employee of the month.” Similar to 1842. The
Bracco
Jenga, the goal is to build the tower as machine was
stars as
restaurant tall as you can without knocking it down. designed for
owner But in Men at Work, you use a deck of sewing leather,
Mama cards to guide you from move to move. and an awl pre-
With three gaming modules, you can play ceded the needle
over and over and no two games will be to pierce a hole.
the same. Designed for 2 to 5 players, ages
8 and up. Find it at Amazon and Walmart.

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Intrigue, danger and a dash of
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Sofie Ryan’s Second Chance
Cat Mystery series. One night,
secondhand store owner Sarah
Grayson and her savvy rescue
cat, Elvis, stumble upon Stella
Hall, a member of the library
board, standing over a body.
Stella says she’s innocent and the
real killer is on the loose. With
the odds against them, Sarah
and Elvis must catch the culprit.
The Great Mrs. Elias
by Barbara Chase-Riboud
Readers are whisked back to the
early 1900s in this mesmerizing
novel—based on true events—
about the life of Hannah Elias,
the richest black woman in
America during her lifetime.
When a murder and a case of
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The Lady’s Mine
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Bestselling author Francine
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newspaper office she’s inherited.
Overwhelmed by the oppression
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Soon, she meets saloon owner
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Good Girl Complex
by Elle Kennedy
Filled with steamy moments
and memorable characters, this
romance stars people-pleaser
Mackenzie “Mac” Cabot. Mac
really wants to focus on her own
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she get a degree first. She then
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drawn to each other, but Cooper
is keeping a secret from Mac,
and it could upend their rela-
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Nonfiction Fridge Love: Organize Your Refrigerator for a Healthier,
Happier Life with 100 Recipes by Kristen Hong
Weekly meal prepping and keeping the fridge straight can get daunting! But in her
new book, Fridge Love, organizing pro Kristen Hong shows how simple it is to turn
your fridge into a tidy space that
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money. Hong shares savvy tips— storage and organization. One
like wrapping greens in dishcloths helpful benefit is that their wider
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POW E R
OF LOV E

feel safe and loved!” When a child is removed from

Ronda (front row, right) and loving
volunteers have helped more than
1,000 kids transition into foster care
a difficult home situation, the
caseworker searches frantically
for a relative or foster family to take
them in. Meanwhile, the child sits
in a stark office wondering, Is it my
fault? Ronda Paulson decided there
had to be a better way…

T
hat poor girl. The most traumatic day of her life,
and she had to spend the night on a conference room
floor! Ronda Paulson thought sadly as she and
her husband, Corey, drove home from a foster parent-
ing class in 2015. With two kids of their own, Sophie
and Mac, then 12 and 9, the Elizabethton, Tennessee,
couple still had plenty of room in their hearts and
home, so they’d decided to become foster parents.
Ronda had heard heartbreaking stories about kids in
the system. How children would be taken from their
homes with no explanation, everything they owned
stuffed into garbage bags. Or sometimes with noth-
ing at all. But she’d been shocked to learn in class that
they would then spend hours or sometimes days at the
department of children’s services office while social
workers looked for a suitable home.
“These kids are scared to death. They need love
and reassurance,” another potential foster mom
commented to Ronda.
“Yes,” Ronda agreed. Someone needs to figure out a
better way, she thought.

The house hope built

Ronda was still haunted by the image of kids sitting,
frightened and alone, in cold offices when, weeks later,
she and Corey brought home their first foster child—a
9-month-old boy named Isaiah. And then one day, her
foster son’s name led her to the Bible’s Book of Isaiah.
“Love works Learn to do right, Isaiah 1:17 instructed. Take up the
wonders on cause of the fatherless…
kids,” says And the motherless, Ronda thought, and inspired,
Ronda (center)
with her family
she Googled: How do I start a nonprofit?
“I want to give kids a place to go while they wait to
be placed with their foster families,” Ronda explained

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 kids a place to
to an agency supervisor. “Someplace where and picking out a plush animal and new
they get fresh clothes and a hot bath and clothes, the little girl was all smiles and
can play. What do you think?” talking nonstop.
The supervisor’s eyes glistened. “I think One teen boy arrived with a giant chip
it’s a wonderful plan,” she said, and offered on his shoulder. “What is this place?” he
to help her navigate rules and regulations. snarled. “Who lives here?”
3 easy ways
Ronda spent the next year recruit- “We are here for you,” Ronda explained, to help foster
ing board members and volunteers. She and asked if he’d like some pizza. children
arranged fundraisers and spoke at churches “Seriously?” the teen asked, and when
and civic clubs. A friend was sell-
ing an older house in Carter
County, Tennessee. “Can
he discovered the video games and
was told he could play them,
he exclaimed, “This place
1 Give the gift of comfort!
If you love to sew, knit or crochet,
you can support the My Very Own
you take it off the market “Our T-shirts is awesome!” Blanket organization and give a foster
until I finish fundraising?” say it best, Another little girl had child a blanket. Visit MVOB.org to find
she asked, and the family ‘Love, you are not such a good time dur- patterns to make. Can’t sew? Give
agreed—and even cut the ing her stay at Isaiah 117 warmth by donating gently used coats
price in half. alone.’ All kids House that when, after and sweaters to a Foster Care Closet.
It took a year to raise deserve to being placed, her foster Go to FosterCoalition.com, click
$75,000 to buy the house. know that” family asked her where “Foster parents,” then click “Foster
Then local contractors donated she wanted to celebrate her Care Closet” to find where to donate!
supplies and labor to renovate it. upcoming 6th birthday, she
Finally, in June 2018, Ronda opened
Isaiah 117 House, named after the Bible
verse that had inspired her.
excitedly blurted, “At Isaiah’s house!”
Since opening, more than 1,000
children have found refuge at Isaiah House
2 Volunteer your skills!
Partner with The Heart Gallery
of America as they prepare adopt-
Looking around at the warm beds, and Ronda has opened four more homes able children for photo shoots to have
drawers filled with clothes and bins of toys in Tennessee, with nine more under their portrait displayed at adoption
and games, Ronda’s heart swelled. This is construction in six other states. agency events. Are you a photog-
how it should be, she smiled. “My eyes were opened to a world I never rapher? Or have experience doing
knew existed. And once you know, you hair or makeup? Offer your skills to
You are not alone can’t not know,” says Ronda, who today help kids on picture day. Simply go
Isaiah 117 House’s first referral was a has adopted Isaiah and his little brother, to HeartGalleryOfAmerica.org, click
6-year-old girl who was so traumatized, Eli, 4. “Isaiah House T-shirts say it best: “How to Help,” click “Volunteer,” then
she wouldn’t speak. “Come with me,” a Love, you are not alone. That’s something “Heart Galleries By State” to find a
worker invited, and after a hot bubble bath all kids deserve to know.” —Bill Holton representative to sign you up!

Volunteers
comfort and
read to the kids
3 Be a friend!
You can make a big impact by sim-
ply making a friend! Join Big Sisters of
America by visiting BBBS.org and click-
ing “Get Involved” to be matched with
a child whose “likes” align with yours.
Just a few hours together 2 to 3 times a
month doing activities—like homework
Kristy Vest Photography; Getty

Children are given clean clothes and games—and you’ll boost self-
and get to play while they wait to
confidence and make futures bright!
be placed with a foster family

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Cheery yellow backpack is
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 BEAUTI
FUL YOU
Secrets to
winter-gorgeous hair! Outsmart cold weather–
caused hair arghs with these
simple, nutrient-packed
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Hydrate dry hair

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The season’s arid air strips moisture

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acids that penetrate hair to restore mois-
ture levels and antioxidants that mend
damage and strengthen strands—all
helping to reverse brittleness faster.
QONE TO TRY: Garnier Fructis
Smoothing Treat 3-In-1 Hair Mask +
Avocado Extract ($6, Walmart.com)

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Volumize fall-flat
hair with sea salt ‘suds’
When the scalp is super dry, it causes oil glands
to go into overdrive. The excess oil produced
weighs hair down for a limp, lifeless look. A
shampoo with sea salt can help! Minerals in the
salt absorb excess oil and moisturize the scalp
for long-lasting lush, lively looking locks.
Q ONE TO TRY: Eva NYC Deeptox Exfoliating
Sea Salt Shampoo ($12, Target.com)
Getty (3); Robert Milazzo; Amy Postle; Jump; Adobe Stock; Amber Gray (2). Hair: Nevio Ragazzini. Makeup: AmandaBeczner.com. Text: Leann Garofolo
Tame flyaways
with an aloe spritz
Static-filled air this time of year
can be a recipe for messy flyaways
that sabotage a pretty hairstyle.
To foil static, mist hair with aloe.
Compounds in aloe lock moisture
into strands, slightly weigh hair
down and form a barrier that
thwarts future water loss from
occurring, keeping flyaways at bay.
QTRY IT! Pour 1 ⁄2 cup each of water
and aloe vera gel into a small spray
bottle; shake to combine. Mist onto
damp or dry hair and comb through
to evenly distribute.

Boost shine with

End dandruff with a rice water rinse
a tea tree oil massage Blustery winds and harsh
Heat-trapping winter hats indoor heat open hair’s cuticle,
allow dandruff-causing letting the natural oils that give
yeast to thrive on the hair a healthy sheen escape.
scalp. To the rescue: tea The fix: rice water! Amino acids
tree oil! The antiseptic in the water seal hair’s cuticle
oil kills yeast while so hair won’t lose oil—plus, its moisturizing
reducing itchiness. vitamin E gives strands added youthful luster.
QTRY IT! Mix 3 drops QTRY IT! Soak 1 ⁄2 cup of uncooked rice in 2 cups
of tea tree oil and of water for 30 minutes. Strain water into a jar, then
1 Tbs. of coconut oil pour all over damp hair. Let sit 5 minutes; rinse.
(it moisturizes). Rub
onto a damp scalp for
2 minutes, then rinse. Your best hairbrush—found!
Selecting brush bristles based on your hair type is the pro key to
preventing extra damage! Here, what to choose if you have…
Fine, straight hair: Thick, wavy hair: Coarse, curly hair:
Smooth and flexible boar A mix of ball-tipped Nylon pin bristles
hair bristles easily glide nylon and boar hair are sturdy enough to
through delicate locks bristles nixes tangles loosen knots, and the
to minimize break- and redistributes needle-like tips comb
age. Try: Conair natural oils to tame through hair without
Performers Styling frizz. Try: The altering texture. Try:
Brush All Purpose Hair Edit Finish & Denman D3 Original
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com) Ulta.com) ($22, SallyBeauty.com)

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This week’s Radical Health tip
The fun way to
SAFEGUARD MEMORY
Next time your favorite song comes on
the radio, turn up the volume and cut
loose! Dancing enhances neuroplasticity—
your brain’s ability to grow and reorganize
neural pathways that keep thinking and
memory sharp for years to come. In fact,
research published in The New England
Journal of Medicine found that frequent
dancing is the best physical activity for safe-
guarding your mind: Not only is it fun, it also
reduces the risk of dementia by 76%. That’s
a better memory boost than doing daily
crossword puzzles or regular reading!
courtesy of Ann Louise
Gittleman, Ph.D.
To receive 3 free Wellness
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RadicalLongevityBook.com
16 2/21/22 Woman’s World
Nat ural wa ys to
Cozy tricks to lower
blood pressure
If you’re like us, you’d rather curl up on the couch with a good book
than worry about keeping your blood pressure in check. Luckily,
research shows taking it easy is a smart way to bring down your BP
numbers. An added plus: Keeping your blood pressure in a healthy
range lowers the risk of COVID complications by 58%. Just…
Catch more Zzzs Sip this brew
Our blood pressure dips when we sleep, Enjoying a hot cup of tea on a cold day feels
but a study in Nature and Science of Sleep oh-so good. And if you brew oolong tea—a
found disrupted slumber or too little sleep Chinese tea with a floral, fruity flavor—
can increase the risk of high BP. To catch you’ll be taming high blood pressure with
enough Zzzs, try a 10-minute scalp massage. every sip. Its potent antioxidants improve
A Taiwanese study suggests this adds up to circulation and help widen blood vessels. In
60 minutes to your nightly slumber, while fact, research in JAMA Internal Medicine
a separate Korean study found a scalp rub found that folks who sipped at least a
helps lower your blood pressure in minutes. cup daily were 46% less likely to develop
hypertension than non–tea drinkers.
Breathe deeply
Gab with the girls
Enjoying a few quiet moments goes a long
way to keeping your BP in check. Harvard- Calling an upbeat, supportive friend for
affiliated specialist Herbert Benson, M.D., a 20-minute chat just once a week lowers
says sitting in a quiet place for as little as your blood pressure by 15 points, Swedish
10 minutes a day, silently repeating a calm- scientists say. Plus, a University of North
ing word or phrase while breathing deeply, Carolina study found a 54% reduction in
lowers blood pressure. Study participants the odds of developing hypertension for
practicing this relaxation technique saw a folks who socialize more. Reminders that
significant increase in nitric oxide, a mol- you’re loved curb the stress hormone corti-
ecule that helps relax and widen blood ves- sol, which relaxes your arteries and reduces
sels to keep blood pressure under control. high blood pressure. —Jennifer Bringle
Luscious Lattice Lemon Blueberry Pie
Blueberry compounds widen arteries to lower BP
6 cups blueberries 1 In bowl, combine blueber-
2
⁄3 cup granulated sugar ries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon
1
juice and zest. Fit 1 pie sheet
⁄4 cup cornstarch
into 9" pie pan; add filling.
1 lemon, juiced, zested
1 (14.1 oz.) pkg. 2 Roll remaining dough into
refrigerated piecrust 11" circle. Cut into 1"-wide
dough strips. Arrange in lattice pattern over filling; trim edges.
1 egg, beaten Brush with egg. Bake at 400°F for 40–45 min. Serves 8
Note: Check with your healthcare provider before supplementing
 fe e l g r e a t
Wacky ways to prevent
falls—that work!
Winter might be the slipperiest season, but you can set aside worries
you’ll take a tumble. These tricks keep you steady on your feet!
Suds up with pine Juggle socks
Sounds strange, but showering with pine- The next time you’re rolling up freshly
scented soap in the morning lowers your risk laundered socks, grab two pairs (or even
of losing your balance by as much as 66%, three!) and try to juggle them. Penn State
suggests research in the journal PLOS ONE. University research found that simply trying Chew bubble gum
Australian scientists explain that the linger- to juggle (even if you’re unsuccessful) boosts Women who chew xylitol-sweetened gum
ing scent of pine is packed with a compound what scientists call cognitive plasticity—your after eating are up to 21 ⁄2 times less likely to
(alpha-pinene) that boosts levels of the hap- brain’s ability to learn, grow and adapt with fall, Dutch research suggests. Gum removes
piness hormone serotonin, lifting your mood new information—and strengthens the 100 million coordination-hampering bacte-
like antidepressants do. That’s important same neural connections responsible for ria. Since bacteria in your mouth can’t digest
when it comes to keeping your balance, keeping you steady on your feet. In fact, ath- xylitol, it starves them out of existence, say
since recent Japanese research suggests that letes use the trick to boost their reflexes head University of Connecticut scientists, block-
even a tiny mood boost bolsters your mind- to toe when training. Tip: Cue up a juggling ing them from traveling to the brain and
body connection and quickens reflexes. video on YouTube for an easy how-to. impairing your balance. —K.E. Kluznik

The surprise vitamin you need now

Up to 97% of women don’t get enough vitamin K-2
daily, and they’re missing out on crucial benefits as
a result. “Recent research is reinforcing how vital
vitamin K-2 is for our bodies,” says Grace McComsey,
M.D., co-author of Simplifying the COVID Puzzle. “And
as an infectious disease specialist, evidence of its
importance in a time of COVID is especially exciting to
me.” Here’s what K-2 can do for YOU…
Strengthen bones
Calcium gets all the credit for
strengthening bones, but K-2
helps activate osteocalcin, a
protein that ensures calcium is
incorporated into bones. That’s
why a study in Osteoporosis
International found women
who boosted their K-2 levels
had bones that were up to 40%
Getty (3); Adobe Stock
Safeguard your ticker
As crucial as K-2 is for getting
calcium into bones, it also keeps
the mineral from building up
in blood vessels and causing the
arterial stiffening that leads to
heart disease. In fact, a study in
The Journal of Nutrition found
high intakes of K-2 reduced
arterial stiffness by 52%, which
cuts heart disease risk by 41%.
Combat COVID
Healthy K-2 levels lower the risk
of severe COVID complications
by 42%, suggests new research
in Clinical Infectious Diseases.
K-2 lowers secretion of cytokines,
immune system proteins that
trigger the inflammation of
HOW TO GET IT
Fermented full-fat cheeses like
Jarlsberg, Camembert, Gouda
and Edam are good sources
of K-2. But Dr. McComsey
says it’s almost impossible
to hit disease-fighting levels
through food alone. She
advises supplementing with
180 to 200 mcg. of K-2 daily
in a form known as all-trans
MK-7. “It’s absorbed better
than other forms of K-2 and
it’s used more efficiently by
the body,” she says. Try: Life
Extension Low Dose Vitamin
K2 (LifeExtension.com)
Nosh on ‘natto’
A fermented Japanese soy-

denser than those with lower
intakes. And in a Norwegian
study, fractures were 57% less
common in people who got
ample amounts of the vitamin.
COVID’s dangerous “cytokine
storm,” says Dr. McComsey.
Plus, Dutch scientists say it
wards off lung damage and
blood clots. —Melissa Gotthardt
bean dish called natto (avail-
able at Amazon.com), a top
food of Samurai warriors, has
900 mcg. of K-2 per 1 ⁄2 cup.

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 More nat ural health ne ws
Fast relief from
winter headaches
When cold temperatures and short days combine, it can up the
risk of head pain by nearly a third. Luckily, these easy tricks send
headaches packing, letting you get back to enjoying the season
Migraine?
Stash a bag of
dried beans
in the freezer, and at the first
sign of a migraine, slip it
into a pillowcase and place it
over your eyes. Research in
Evidence-Based Complementary
and Alternative Medicine shows
it’s 71% effective at halting
a migraine. The “beanbag”
blocks ache-triggering light, the
cold short-circuits pain signals
in 3 minutes and the gentle
weight spurs the release of
soothing serotonin and oxytocin.
Tech headache?
Turns out scrolling your smart-
phone puts you at a 75% higher
risk of a “tech neck” headache,
pain that radiates up from the
base of your skull. Bending
your head down adds up to
tay Young with
Stay
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60 pounds of force on the
tiny muscles that connect
your neck to your head. The
fix: Sit tall, then imagine the
number 8 in front of you and
slowly trace it in the air with
your nose 8 times. Then flip the
8 on its side and repeat, advises
Lynne Robinson, author of
Pilates for Life. This works like a
massage to relax muscles, easing
pain in minutes.
Tension headache?
Getting stuck in traffic can
leave you feeling like your
skull is in a vice. To ease pain,
massage diluted mint essen-
tial oil along your hairline for
5 minutes. German scientists
say peppermint compounds
relax face and neck muscles so
well, they relieve head pain as
effectively as acetaminophen
3 ways to winter-proof skin!
Chilly air can lead to dryness, rashes and more. Fortunately, help is here!
Moisturize this way
Applied to wet skin in the
shower, water-activated shower
conditioners lock in hydra-
tion more deeply as steam
opens pores, which thwarts
moisture loss from winter’s dry
air. Try: Olay Rinse-off Body
Conditioner (Target.com)
Tip!
Swapping sweetene
rs
made with aspartam
e
for stevia nixes
‘mystery’ headaches
in 87% of folks,
say Canadian
scientists
(Tylenol)—plus
work in under
15 minutes!
Sinus headache?
When barometric pressure shifts
inflame sinuses, try a baking
soda rinse. A study in American
Family Physician found it eases
pressure by 64% and nixes head
pain in 2 minutes. Add 1 cup of
distilled water, 1 ⁄2 tsp. of kosher
salt and 1 ⁄8 tsp. of baking soda
to a neti pot and flush sinuses
once daily. —K.E. Kluznik
Try a ‘sunshine’ gummy
Taking a daily dose of vitamin
D-3 (the nutrient skin makes
when exposed to the sun) acti-
vates enzymes that block skin
irritations like eczema while also
preventing future flare-ups. Try:
Embody The S.O.S. Gummy
(ThisIsEmbody.com)
2-minute fix
To nix any type of headache
in a hurry, try kicking off
your socks and slippers and
walking barefoot across a
nubby rug or carpet. Swedish
Adobe Stock; Getty (2)
researchers say this acti-
vates pressure points that
spur the release of painkill-
ing endorphins, cutting head
pain in half in 2 minutes.
Munch on cucumber
The veggie’s silica helps red
blood cells carry 20% more
nourishing oxygen to skin’s sur-
face—that’s key to ensuring skin
stays hydrated and supple. Since
the peel is rich in the mineral,
get the benefits by eating 1 cup
of unpeeled cucumbers daily.
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Science proves these home remedies passed
down through generations can erase even
stubborn health hassles—fast and for good!

Speed-heal a cold
with a hot toddy
For many folks, the old family cold cure
was a hot toddy. And modern research
proves it works! The warm sipper is packed
with healing ingredients: Honey quells
coughing as effectively as OTC meds,
lemon juice thins mucus and whiskey helps
you drift off and get more healing sleep,
speeding recovery by 40% if you have a hot
toddy nightly, Cornell scientists say. Bonus:
Tea’s polyphenols calm immune cells when
they’re fighting infections like COVID-
19, reducing the production of symptom-
triggering cytokines. Stir 11 ⁄2 oz. of whiskey,
1 Tbs. of honey and a splash of lemon juice
into a mug of black tea and enjoy.

OR CRACK A WINDOW! Breathing

in 30 minutes of crisp, fresh air ener-
gizes immune cells. Stanford inves-
tigators report that doing so once a
day reduces cold symptoms more
effectively than prescription meds.
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Grandma’s teacup
banishes brain fog
Feeling scattered? Admiring a family
memento sharpens your focus fast!
British scientists say the sight and feel of
cherished objects passed
down from loved ones
spurs the release of focus-
boosting brain chemicals,
so you feel 33% sharper in
as little as 60 seconds.
100% healthy
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Soothe winter-
weary skin with
petroleum jelly
Although it was originally made to help
heal cuts and minor burns, petroleum jelly
quickly became a popular home remedy for
dry, irritated skin. No wonder: Scientists at
Chicago’s Northwestern University say the
salve protects skin as effectively as many
prescription creams do, calming irritation
Tame canker sores
in as little as 20 minutes. What’s more, it with an antacid
reduces your risk of itching, flaking and When Tums hit the market in 1930, folks
rashiness by 60% when you smooth it on quickly realized the heartburn cure could
affected areas twice a day. Credit goes to erase canker sores too. Tums’ calcium car-
petroleum jelly’s ability to lock in moisture, bonate neutralizes acids before they soak
block bacterial growth and encourage the into tissues, say University of Bridgeport
formation of healthy new skin cells. scientists. And simply letting an antacid dis-
solve in your mouth instantly calms pain,
OR DAB ON WITCH HAZEL! This age- eases inflammation in 12 hours and halves
old skin soother speeds the healing of tight, recovery time if you do it four times daily.
flaky patches in as little as 72 hours
when dabbed on clean skin twice a OR TRY ALOE! Dabbing pure
day, Canadian researchers report. aloe vera gel onto an inflamed
The gentle astringent acts as a canker sore cuts pain in half
potent natural anti-inflammatory in seconds. And a study in
that stimulates the cells (fibro- the Dental Research Journal
blasts) that heal and strengthen skin. found that using it three times
daily heals it 43% faster.

Banish insomnia End indigestion

with pre-warmed sheets
A centuries-old cure for insomnia was to heat chilly
sheets using a warming pan filled with fireplace ashes.
These days, tucking a hot water bottle into the foot
of your bed 15 minutes before bedtime gives you the
same great results, helping you feel sleepy within
5 minutes. University of Texas researchers say gently
warming your feet and calves activates nerves that
slow heart rate, relax muscles and cut the production
of sleep-sabotaging stress hormones in half.
OR READ A CHAPTER! Curling up with
a good book (or this magazine!) for 6 min-
utes before bed cuts tension by 68%. Plus,
University of Minnesota scientists say it spurs
the release of sleep-inducing theta brain
waves so you drift off up to 40 minutes faster.
with Jell-O
The fruity dessert has been a pan-
try staple for 125 years, and folks
often turned to the easy-to-digest
treat when battling GI upset.
Now we know why: University of
Connecticut scientists say gelatin’s
digestion-enhancing amino acids
calm an upset stomach in as little as
15 minutes, plus help prevent indi-
gestion if you enjoy it twice daily.
OR USE LAVENDER! Rubbing your abdomen with
diluted lavender oil (25 drops mixed into 2 oz. of lotion)
cuts GI upset in half in 10 minutes, say Cleveland Clinic
scientists. It calms pain nerves and muscle spasms.

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SLIMMING SUCCESS

1 lb a day
“I don’t want to live the rest of my life like this,” whispered Debbie
Goodrich Hoffman, shifting uncomfortably in her chair. Months before,
she’d chaperoned a field trip for her granddaughter’s middle school
class; the long bus ride and damp day had caused her joint issues to
flare—and there’d been little improvement since. Now the New York
nurse was on disability, barely able to walk. “Should we try a different
doctor?” asked her husband, Steven. Debbie tried to muster a smile.
She wanted to stay positive, yet she knew what any doctor would say:
At 270 pounds, she needed to lose weight to allow her body to heal.
And she’d been trying and failing to slim down for decades…

D
ays dragged on. Debbie ate
healthier meals with no
results. Browsing the internet
for help, she saw only the same-old
plans. They’ve all stopped working for
me, she thought. In college, she’d
gained and crashed off 50 pounds.
The pattern then repeated over and
over, with each ride on the diet roller
coaster less effective than the last.
All the while, her cravings for pizza,
subs and sweets grew stronger. By
Debbie’s third pregnancy, she gained
100 pounds and felt the first twinges
in her joints. As the twinges became
excruciating, she was diagnosed with
rheumatoid arthritis and a condition
called scleroderma. Heavy-duty meds,
cortisol shots and surgeries had kept it
mostly in check—until now.
“Hi, Mom,” said Debbie’s daugh-
ter Sarah, who’d stopped by to check
on her. Glancing at her mom’s com-
puter, she asked, “Are you starting a
IT diet?” Debbie shrugged.
WORKS!
From a size 24 to a size 10!
When Debbie signed up for a weight-loss challenge
from a company called AdvoCare, “I only took probiotics
because they were part of the regimen,” admits the New
York native, 67. Little did she know they’d be her game-
changer. Turns out, probiotics promote the growth of
bacteria in our digestive tract proven to steady blood
sugar, boost metabolism and dial down appetite, among
many other benefits. “My constant hunger and crav-
ings were gone, so it was easy to make good choices,”
Debbie recalls. All told, she lost 7 sizes.
“Well, I’m starting one,” said
Sarah. “I’m sick and tired of being
sick and tired.” She began describing
a challenge she’d heard about with
healthy meals and probiotic supple-
ments. It was endorsed by famous
athletes. I hope she’s not wasting too
much money, thought Debbie.
Fast-forward three months: Sarah
had lost 50 pounds. “Do you want to
try it, Mom?” Sarah asked. Debbie
looked at her glowing daughter. She
had never wanted to try a diet more…
A little something new
Reading the guidelines, Debbie
learned she’d eat five times a day,
mostly protein and veggies with some
fruit and healthy fat. To boost the
effect of probiotics on the regimen,
she could add a fiber supplement or
get a ‘prebiotic’ starch from options
Eat like this
To get slim like Debbie, start with a
daily dose of probiotics from yogurt
or a supplement. Then go for lean
protein and unlimited nonstarchy veg-
gies (especially prebiotic-rich aspara-
gus, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower,
greens and onions) at three meals
and two small snacks a day; also add
two servings of fiber-rich fruit, a little
healthy fat and two optional servings
of prebiotic-rich starch (beans, pota-
toes, quinoa) daily.

As always, get your doctor’s okay to try any

new weight-loss strategy or supplement.
 falls off!
Discover the natural powder that boosts
fat burn by 1,200%—and helped nurse
Debbie Hoffman lose 101 lbs at age 67!

like beans or potatoes. Sarah gave her Down about 45 pounds, she went to buy
a sample menu. I’ll follow it exactly so a dress for a pal’s wedding, and found
there’s less to figure out, she thought. “Prep she was suddenly too small for plus sizes.
as much in advance as you can. Then “I wore a size 14 and got so many com-
healthy meals are easy to throw together,” pliments,” she says. “It was a joyful day!”
Sarah suggested. So Debbie got a week’s Did Debbie face setbacks? Like many
worth of veggies and chicken ready. of us, she gained early in the pandemic.
The next day, Debbie dug At first panicked, she shares, “I heard
into simple fare: eggs, an people talking about a new kind
apple with nut butter, Yes! of probiotic that led to increased
chicken-topped salad, Ta king probiotics weight loss.” Debbie added
daily can improve slee
hummus, a stir-fry. p “tri-biotics” to her regimen—
quality by 50% , per a
She took her supple- new a powder to mix into drinks
Matthew Holler. H&M: Jess Marie. Alamy; Adobe Stock (2); Lines + Angles. Text: Allison Nemetz
How new probiotic
mix-ins work magic
First, the basics: The human gut contains trillions
of bacteria—some good, some bad. Probiotics,
whether from supplements or fermented food
like yogurt, introduce more good bacteria into our
system to help the good guys flourish. And when
they flourish, we flourish. In one study, folks given
a daily probiotic supplement melted 10% of their
excess body fat, lowered triglycerides by 50% and
improved insulin by 300% without diet or exercise.

study. Turns out, The next-level secret: Debbie’s go-to supplement

ments, including vita- good bacteria boost
mins and a probiotic.
hormones that
She’d eaten similar deepen Zzzs
meals on other plans,
but the probiotic was new.
“I thought they were just for bloat,”
she said to Sarah after several days. “But
taking them makes me feel so good!”
Debbie had more energy and less hunger
than on any other diet. “Even my pain
is better,” she marveled. Down a quick
11 pounds, she realized: It’s working!
Joyful days ahead
Debbie’s confidence grew with each
meal she made, from trendy burrito
bowls to old-fashioned roast dinners.
Her husband and son-in-law started the
program, and it put a huge smile on her
face as they all got healthier together.
or food. The powder con-
tained probiotics and special
compounds to turbocharge
them. She also began walking
daily. “I lost 16 pounds very quickly.”
She turned her backslide around and
continued toward her goal.
Today, Debbie is down 101 pounds
from her all-time high. She still takes her
special probiotic (more in box at right),
and finds it a cinch to make healthy
choices. “I eat ‘clean’ about 80% of the
time, then give myself wiggle room for
treats. My weight stays down and my
joints are great. No more pain medica-
tion,” says Debbie, now 67, whose family
lost a combined 447 pounds. “I’ve gone
zip-lining and horseback riding. I’ve got-
ten my quality of life back. I feel better
than I did 20 years ago!”
contains probiotics plus prebiotics and postbiot-
ics. Why? Prebiotics are fibers that “‘feed” good
bacteria to further boost numbers. As for postbiot-
ics, Yale-trained nutrition expert Steven Gundry,
M.D., notes, “The science is dramatically new.”
Postbiotics are compounds released as good bac-
teria break down prebiotics. Postbiotics then com-
municate with our cells, brain and DNA. It’s how
good bacteria work magic. “In weeks, pain goes
away, heartburn goes away. Autoimmune dis-
eases can go away,” says Dr. Gundry. Research
even hints that fat loss spikes by 1,200%!
Your dose of magic: A daily serving of probiotic-
rich yogurt plus lots of prebiotic fiber (ideas
below) revs postbiotic production. You can also
take a “triple” supplement to enhance the pro-
cess, say experts. Debbie used Axis Trebiotic
(Modere.com). A more budget-friendly alternative:
Dr. Ohhira’s Probiotics (DrOhhiraProbiotics.com).

Healthy
for turbocharged fat burning Buffalo
Bites
A tasty snack with
both probiotics
and prebiotics
1 head cauliflower, 1⁄2 cup alm
ond flour
cut into florets
1 tsp. garlic salt
4 Tbs. olive oil,
3
divided ⁄4 cup hot sauce
BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER
Toss florets with 2 Tbs. oil; dip into
Eggs, any style, with veggies Top a large mixed veggie Enjoy baked salmon, a side mix of flour
and garlic salt. Bake at 425°F for 25
(such as onions and peppers), salad with cooked chicken, of asparagus and cauliflower minutes.
Mix hot sauce and 2 Tbs. oil; drizzl
plus an optional serving of beans and/or quinoa and or potato mashed with olive e over flo-
rets. Bake 15 minutes more. Enjoy
plain yogurt with berries. healthy dressing. oil and coconut milk. with Greek
yogurt mixed with ranch seasoning
. Serves 6

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 “This pantry
HEALTHY
LIVING

staple cured my
yeast infections!”
When hormone changes knocked her vaginal pH out of balance,
“I’m finally able to live my life without
Stacy Avilla was plagued with almost constant burning, itching pain or embarrassment,” says Stacy
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Natural relief

S
tacy Avilla was on a much- itching or burning. And finally, she hit
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family and friends when abdominal that, as women hit their mid-40s, their tion, the burning and itching stopped. And
pain sent her to an urgent care. Turned hormones change, and so does their vaginal after just a couple of days, the infection
out, she was having an allergic pH, which can promote yeast infections. went away—something she hadn’t been
reaction to the prescription Maybe this is my problem, she sure was possible with a topical treatment.
ointment she had applied thought and started searching for Hoping to stave off future infections,
internally to treat a “Coconut oil natural ways to balance vaginal Stacy continued applying the solution once
yeast infection. and apple cider pH. Stacy learned that coconut daily and also after sex to keep her pH in
The Oakdale, oil is antibacterial and laven- balance. Thrilled with the results, she gave
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started experiencing prevent yeast burning and itching skin. She relief from vaginal discomfort.
chronic yeast infections decided to mix the two and That gave Stacy the idea to market her
in her mid-40s. Despite overgrowth” use them topically—but got product. But first, to be sure her solution
trying every possible —Laura Corio, little relief. So she continued por- was safe and effective, she had it evaluated
M.D.
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counter Monistat to prescription multiple studies showing that apple it.” The formula was all-natural, the pH
creams to medications like the oral antifun- cider vinegar has antimicrobial and anti- perfect for the vaginal area and none of the
gal Diflucan—Stacy seemed to have con- fungal effects that help lower the number ingredients had ever been linked to cancer.

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Finally, two years ago, at age 54, she’d experimenting with different amounts and haven’t had an infection since,” says
had enough. There has to be something to fix of each ingredient, using a cotton ball to Stacy, now 56. “I now enjoy all aspects of
this, and I am going to find it, Stacy decided. apply the formulas topically when she felt my life!” —Cynthia McVey

Natural solutions for ‘down there’ challenges

To nix dryness: Try mas- To stop leaks: Train your blad- To banish odor: Fluctuating
1
saging ⁄4 tsp. of coconut oil into der, suggests Barbara DePree, M.D. hormones can change vaginal pH,
the area outside the vagina daily, Instead of using the bathroom “just in triggering odor, says Laura Corio,
advises Hilda Hutcherson, M.D., case” when you don’t really need to, M.D. She suggests using a pH-
author of Pleasure. Bonus: The oil’s try waiting for longer periods before balancing gel, like RepHresh (drug-
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With everything we have on our plates, it’s no surprise more
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Start with play into the washing machine like

Tap your inner child
“Instead of trying to turn off
the draining, racing thoughts
of the ‘monkey mind,’ gen-
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expert Judith Orloff, M.D.
“The more we shift toward
joy, the quieter these thoughts
become.” To do just that, Dr.
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anything from playing with
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rity.” To spark an energizing
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Exploring our interests gives us
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Soak up energizing awe
“I call nature the greatest reset
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 GOOD TIMES GUIDE
Dazzle with a
Wake up a weekend morning by inviting friends over for coffee
and donuts! From the colorful decor to the bakery-worthy
sweets, this whimsical gathering is sure to brighten the day
To warm up a batch
of donuts, cover each
wit h a damp
paper towel and
microwave on high
for 25 to 30 seconds
Show your love with
pincushion favors
Easy-made sprinkle donut pin-
cushions make perfectly sweet
yet useful take-home tokens. To
make each, cut two 6" circles
from pink felt, then cut a small 2"
circle out of the center of each,
forming the donut’s hole. Next,
stack the circles together and
tuck snippets of batting or cotton
balls between them. Pin the felt
edges together and stitch closed.
Glue on bead “sprinkles” to finish.
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Say ‘good morning’
with a sweet spread
Treat guests to a gourmet donut and
tea bar, like this one styled by Seri
Kertzner (LittleMissPartyPlanner.com).
To get the look, top a table with news-
paper, then add teapots, paper nap-
kins, mugs and a cake stand topped
with donuts. Sprinkle confetti on the
table. For a fun centerpiece, stack
2 cake stands and top with a brightly
painted flower-filled teapot.
Set up a donut topping station
Loved ones can add a fun touch to their donuts with
a tasty donut toppings bar! To do: Spoon an assort-
ment of toppings like hazelnut chocolate spread,
strawberry sundae topping, caramel sauce, choco-
late chips, nuts, chopped candy or even savory
ingredients like crumbled bacon, potato chips and
mini pretzels into small bowls. Arrange on a tray and
let the customization begin!
 Wow everyone with a
colorful candy-kissed shake
Over-the-top milkshakes are popular at
trendy restaurants—and they’re easy to
make at home too! To do: Roll rim of a jar
in frosting, then in sprinkles or mini marsh-
mallows; freeze until set. Separately blend
3 oz. of cotton-candy ice cream and 3 oz.
of vanilla ice cream with a splash of milk or
vodka (for a boozy shake). Layer mixtures
into jar; swirl with a straw. Set donut on top
and pop skewered candy and straws through
hole. Top with caramel corn or candy.
Perk up your buffet with a
delicious donut ‘drip’ cake
Decorated with donuts and a trendy drip-
ping glazed effect, this cake adds a fun
focal point to your spread! Start by baking
vanilla cake mix into 3 round cake pans;
let cool. Stack layers on a cake plate,
spreading vanilla frosting between each
and around cake. Pour melted pink candy
wafers into a squeeze bottle, then squeeze
on drips near top edge of cake. Dip plain
donuts and mini donuts into melted pink
candy wafers, add sprinkles, then let set.
Stake donuts into the cake using wood
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skewers; press minis on sides of cake.
Brighten any surface with
a cheery collared posy
A bouquet filled with a frilly crown of super-
market posies adds a stylish and refresh-
ing touch to a tabletop. Plus, the pretty pink
tissue-paper collar echoes the shape and hue
of a pink-iced donut, making it a perfect on-
theme addition to your party. To re-create the
display, simply pick up a supermarket bouquet
of blooms with ruffle-like petals (like carna-
tions or alstroemeria). Next, stack 3 sheets of
pink tissue paper, fold in half and wrap around
the top of the bouquet. Use a rubber band to
secure paper to stems, then place the
bouquet in a water-filled vase and fold down
the tissue to reveal the beautiful blooms
underneath. Display finished bouquet on your
buffet table or on the dining table.
3 tips for your
best brunch
1 Serve up vibrant treats
Pastel-hued donuts add an extra
burst of color to your brunch, but if you
can’t find them at the local bakery, try
this: Order plain cake-style donuts,
which have a texture that “grips” icing
better than glazed donuts. Spoon
canned vanilla frosting into shallow
bowls and microwave each for about 20
to 30 seconds. Then add a few drops of
different food coloring gels and 1 ⁄4 tsp.
of an extract (like lemon, raspberry or
passion fruit) to each; stir. Dip donuts in
frosting and top with sprinkles.
2 Make a trendy display
One of the biggest party trends is
a donut wall, where treats hang off of
individual pegs like tasty little wreaths.
To make your own, position a peg-
board (like the 48 in. White Pegboard,
$16, The Home Depot stores) on top
of your table and lean onto wall. Then,
press 4" wood dowels into pegboard
holes and hang donuts from dowels.
3 Use up leftovers
If you’ve bought more donuts than
your group can eat, put extras to deli-
cious use later! One way: Use donuts
to make tasty French toast! Just cut
donuts in half like a bagel, then dip into
a mixture of 3 beaten eggs, 3 tsp. of
vanilla extract and 1 ⁄2 cup of milk before
frying up on a buttered griddle until
browned on both sides. You can also
pop donuts into a heated waffle iron for
2 minutes to make quick waffles!
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 WEEKNIGHT
WONDERFUL

$3 slow-cooker
sensations
It’s easy and
inexpensive to get
dinner on the table with
these set-it-and-forget-it
meals that prep in
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Delight everyone when they bite into these tender

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11 ⁄2 lbs. ground beef and/or pork 12 oz. spaghetti Cover; cook on low 21 ⁄2 hrs. Add cherry
1
⁄2 cup Italian-style dry breadcrumbs Finely shredded Parmesan cheese tomatoes; cook until softened, 1 hr.
1
⁄4 cup chopped fresh basil + (optional)
additional leaves for garnish In pot of salted boiling water, cook
2 eggs In bowl, combine beef and/or pork, pasta according to package directions;
2 cloves garlic, minced breadcrumbs, chopped basil, eggs, garlic, drain. Spoon 1 ⁄2 cup sauce in bowl. Add
1
⁄4 tsp. salt
salt and pepper. Gently mix until just pasta; pour remaining sauce and meat-
1
blended; divide into 18 portions. Place balls over and toss. If desired, top with
⁄4 tsp. pepper
1 cube of cheese in center of each. Shape Parmesan. Garnish with basil leaves.
3 oz. mozzarella cheese, meat mixture into balls around cheese.
cut into 18 cubes Servings: 6. Active time: 20 min.
1
1 ⁄2 cups tomato-basil pasta sauce Total time: 4 hrs. Calories: 558 Protein: 39g
Spoon 1 ⁄2 cup sauce in 4-qt. slow cooker. Fat: 19g (7g sat.) Chol.: 147mg Carbs.: 55g
1 cup cherry tomatoes Add meatballs; pour remaining sauce over. Sodium: 706mg Fiber: 5g Sugar: 5g

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 Apple cider vinegar and smoked paprika give our ribs a zesty kick—
Tangy Baby Back Ribs plus a touch of dark brown sugar makes ’em extra irresistible

1 onion, chopped
2 tsp. smoked paprika
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. celery salt
4 lbs. baby back ribs or spareribs,
cut into 4–5 rib sections
11 ⁄2 cups ketchup
1
⁄4 cup dark brown sugar
1
⁄4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 Tbs. cayenne pepper sauce
Place onion in bottom of 6-qt. slow
cooker. In small bowl, combine paprika,
garlic powder and celery salt. Rub over
both sides of ribs. In separate small bowl,
combine ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar
and cayenne pepper sauce; spread 1 ⁄2 cup
sauce mixture over ribs. Reserve remaining
sauce; chill.
Place ribs in slow cooker; cover. Cook on
low until tender, 7 hrs. Line rimmed bak-
ing sheet with foil. Transfer ribs to foil.
Skim and discard fat from liquid in
slow cooker. Transfer liquid to small pot
and add reserved sauce. Over medium
heat, cook until flavors blend and liq-
uid is slightly reduced, 5–7 min. Brush
1
⁄4 cup sauce over ribs. Heat broiler. Broil
ribs until lightly browned, 2–3 min.
Serve with remaining sauce.
Servings: 6. Active time: 20 min.
Total time: 7 hrs., 20 min. Calories: 425
Protein: 20g Fat: 26g (11g sat.) Chol.: 72mg
Carbs.: 31g Sodium: 960mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 24g

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WONDERFUL

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1 (13.5 oz.) can unsweetened light 1 onion, chopped milk mixture. Cover; cook on low until
coconut milk 1 (15.5 oz.) can chickpeas, rinsed, chicken is cooked through and vegeta-
1 cup lower-sodium chicken broth drained bles are tender, 5 hrs.
2 tsp. curry powder 1 Gala apple, cut into 1 ⁄2" pieces
1
⁄4 tsp. salt 6 cups baby spinach Stir in chickpeas and apple. Cook
on low 30 min. Stir in baby spinach. If

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11 ⁄2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken
breast halves, cut into 11 ⁄4" pieces
2 (6 oz.) white potatoes, peeled, cut
into 3 ⁄4" pieces
2 cups ( 3 ⁄4" pieces) peeled butternut
squash, about 9 oz.
Chopped cashews (optional)
In large bowl, whisk together coconut
milk, chicken broth, curry powder and
salt. In 6-qt. slow cooker combine chicken,
potatoes, squash and onion. Stir in coconut
desired, garnish with cashews.
Servings: 6. Active time: 20 min.
Total time: 6 hrs. Calories: 337
Protein: 32g Fat: 8g (5g sat.) Chol.: 83mg
Carbs.: 33g Sodium: 351mg Fiber: 7g Sugar: 7g
 Fiber-rich hominy is the secret ingredient in this warming meal—you
Mexican Bean Soup can also substitute in an equal amount of chickpeas if you prefer

1 (14.5 oz.) can lower-sodium
beef broth
1 (10 oz.) can diced tomatoes
with mild green chilies
2 Tbs. tomato paste
2 carrots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 (15.5 oz.) can mixed chili beans
1 (15 oz.) can white hominy, drained
Cilantro leaves (optional)
In 4-qt. slow cooker, combine broth,
tomatoes with chilies and tomato paste;
stir in carrots, onion, garlic, bay leaf and
cumin. Cover; cook on low until veg-
gies are tender, 5 hrs. Stir in beans with
liquid and hominy. Cook on low 1 hr. If
desired, garnish with cilantro.
Servings: 4. Active time: 15 min.
Total time: 6 hrs., 15 min. Calories: 201
Protein: 10g Fat: 1g (0g sat.) Chol.: 0mg
Carbs.: 38g Sodium: 877mg Fiber: 11g Sugar: 6g

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 EASY TREATS

Decadent delight
From-scratch buttercream
frosting, toffee bits and
dulce de leche transform
plain cake mix into
a showstopping
sweet treat

French
Vanilla
Toffee Cake
6-ingredient mmm!

21 ⁄2 cups butter,
at room temp.
1 (15.25 oz.) pkg.
French vanilla
cake mix
3 eggs
4 cups
confectioners’
sugar, from
2 (16 oz.) pkgs.
2
⁄3 cup milk chocolate
toffee bits, from
8-oz. pkg.
1
⁄2 cup dulce de
leche, from
13.4-oz. can

1 Heat oven to 350°F. Coat 2 (8") round
cake pans with baking spray with
flour. In small pot over low heat, melt
1
⁄2 cup butter. On low speed, beat cake
mix, 1 cup water, eggs and melted butter
30 sec.; on medium speed, beat 2 min.
Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake
until toothpick inserted into centers
Easy as 1,2,3!
2 On medium speed, beat remaining
2 cups butter until light and fluffy,
about 2 min. On low speed, gradually beat
in confectioners’ sugar until combined.
On medium-high speed, beat until light
and fluffy, 2–3 min. Transfer 1 cup
frosting to pastry bag fitted with star tip.
on serving plate; spread toffee frosting
over top. Top with remaining cake layer;
spread top and side with remaining
frosting. Chill until set, 30 min. In bowl,
whisk dulce de leche and 4 tsp. water.
Spread over top of cake. Top with piped
frosting rosettes and reserved toffee bits.
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comes out clean, 20–25 min. Let cool

on racks, 20 min. Transfer from pans to
racks; let cool completely, about 1 hr.
3 Reserve 1 Tbs. toffee bits. Combine
1 cup remaining frosting with
remaining toffee bits. Place 1 cake layer
Servings: 16
ACTIVE time: 50 min.
TOTAL time: 2 hrs., 40 min.

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Dinner made easy! COLLECT A MEAL

Mixed Greens and Spanish-Style

Mozzarella Salad Rice-Stuffed Squash

Peanut Butter
Baked Linguine and Meatballs Caramel Brownies

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 COLLECT A MEAL
So easy, so delicious!
Spanish-Style Mixed Greens and
Rice-Stuffed Squash Mozzarella Salad
We used veggie crumbles for a meat-free side that can Make a double batch of our fennel-infused vinaigrette—it’d
double as a main—you can swap in ground turkey or beef also be delicious drizzled over veggies, chicken or fish

4 (8–9 oz.) globe zucchini
squash
1 (8.8 oz.) pkg. Spanish-
style 90-second rice
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 red pepper, diced
1½ cups meat-free
crumbles, about 4½ oz.,
from 13.7-oz. pkg.
Heat oven to 400°F. Slice
tops off zucchini; scoop out
flesh leaving 1 ⁄4"-thick shells.
Servings: 4. Active time: 20 min. Total time: 50 min.
Calories: 245 Protein: 12g Fat: 8g (1g sat.) Chol.: 0mg Carbs.: 34g
Sodium: 454mg Fiber: 6g Sugar: 8g
Prepare rice according to 3 Tbs. olive oil (ciliegine) fresh
package directions; reserve. mozzarella balls
1 Tbs. red wine vinegar
1 1 cup cherry tomatoes,
⁄2 tsp. fennel seeds,
In 12" nonstick skillet, heat halved
crushed
oil over medium heat. Add 1
⁄4 tsp. garlic powder
3
⁄4 cup croutons
onion and pepper; cook, stir- 1
ring, until softened, 7–8 min. ⁄4 tsp. salt In large bowl, whisk
1
Stir in meat-free crumbles; ⁄4 tsp. pepper together oil, vinegar, fennel
cook, stirring, until cooked 8 cups mixed baby salad seeds, garlic powder, salt and
through, 5–7 min. Stir in greens pepper. Add salad greens,
rice. Divide among zucchini. 1 medium cucumber, cucumber, mozzarella and
Transfer to 2-qt. baking dish; quartered lengthwise, tomatoes; toss until combined
top with squash tops. Cover; cut into 3 ⁄4" slices and evenly coated. Sprinkle
bake until tender, 25–30 min. 1 cup cherry-size with croutons.
Servings: 4 Active time: 15 min. Total time:15 min.
Calories: 253 Protein: 10g Fat: 19g (7g sat.) Chol.: 31mg Carbs.: 12g
Sodium: 279mg Fiber: 4g Sugar: 2g

Peanut Butter Caramel Baked Linguine and

Brownies Meatballs
These mix-easy sweet treats are layered up with lots of yum Italian sausage is the simple secret to these flavorful bites

1 (18.2 oz.) pkg. fudge Heat oven to 350°F. Line 9" 8 oz. linguine pasta Divide sausage into 12 por-
brownie mix square baking pan with foil; 3 links sweet Italian tions. Shape into 12 balls.
1
⁄3 cup oil grease. Mix brownie mix, 1 ⁄3 sausage, 8 oz., casings Coat 12" nonstick skillet
1 egg cup water, oil and egg. Spread removed with cooking spray; heat over
1 cup creamy peanut in pan. Bake until just set in 11 ⁄2 cups vodka pasta sauce medium heat. Add sausage;
butter center, 30–35 min. Cool. Mix 3
⁄4 cup shredded Italian cook, turning, until browned,
1
⁄2 cup confectioners’ peanut butter and sugar; spread cheese blend, 3 oz. 5–6 min. Reduce heat to low.
sugar over brownie. Cover and chill; 1 Tbs. chopped fresh Cover; cook until no longer
1 (13.4 oz.) can dulce de uncover and spread on dulce de parsley pink in centers, 5–7 min.
leche, at room temp. leche. Top with 1 ⁄2 cup peanuts. Add sausage and sauce to
3
⁄4 cup cocktail peanuts, Cover; chill. In microwave-safe Heat oven to 400°F. In large pasta; toss until combined.
chopped bowl, microwave chips and pot of salted boiling water, Transfer to baking dish. Top
1 cup dark chocolate cream in 15-sec. intervals until cook pasta according to pack- with cheese. Bake until hot
chips melted. Spread over brownies; age directions for al dente; and cheese is melted, about
½ cup heavy cream top with remaining peanuts. drain. Return to pot. 10 min. Sprinkle with parsley.
Servings: 16. Active time: 40 min. Total time: 3 hrs., 15 min. Servings: 4. Active time: 30 min. Total time: 40 min.
Calories: 464 Protein: 8g Fat: 25g (7g sat.) Chol.: 26mg Carbs.: 56g Calories: 465 Protein: 19g Fat: 20g (9g sat.) Chol.: 46mg Carbs.: 51g
Sodium: 240mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 43g Sodium: 768mg Fiber: 4g Sugar: 7g

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rupestris
For more tips, check out
Palermo’s book, Hi Cacti, $17,
Amazon.com, or visit her
plant shop at HiCacti.com
WHIMSICAL POTTED PAIR
“Succulents are perfect plants for adding
a sense of warmth, refreshing flair and
instant cheer on dull winter days,” says
Palermo. For a vibrant display, sprinkle
pumice (available at garden centers) into
a pair of small pots for drainage; top with
well-draining soil. Gently break up roots
of Crassula rupestris succulents; add
to pots. Set in a sunny spot and water
about once per month during the winter.
38 2/21/22 Woman’s World
Every day feels sunnier when
you surround yourself with colorful, easy-care
desert plants! Here, Sabina Palermo, author
of Hi Cacti, shares simple how-to’s and
care tips for cheery displays
Note: Succulents
and cacti can be
toxic if ingested,
so keep away from
children and pets.
TOO-CUTE ‘ROSETTE’
Thanks to their flower-like “rosette” shape
and fuss-free care requirements, Pachyveria
succulents are an indoor gardening favorite Lines + Angles (4); Gap. Text: Lauren Blum
for novice and green-thumb gardeners alike.
A fun variety to try? The “Jeweled Crown,”
which changes colors from sage green to
powder blue to blush pink depending on the
Pachyveria season and light it receives. To do: Drop a
‘Jeweled Crown’ Jeweled Crown Pachyveria into a mini plant
pot equipped with a drainage hole. Give bright
light; let soil dry out fully between waterings.
 HAPPY HANGING CACTUS TRIO
“A hanging cactus trio adds a burst of color to
any bare wall and makes nice use of untapped
vertical space,” notes Palermo. To do: Sprinkle
pebbles into pots on a hanging wall planter
(like 3-Pot Hanging Wall Planter, $24, Big Lots
PRETTY SNAKE PLANT stores) for drainage, add cactus potting mix,
“Snake plants are a very popular succulent then drop a ruby ball cactus in each; hang on
that can thrive in almost any part of your wall in a sunny spot. Water when soil is dry.
home—the desert plants can adapt well to
a variety of light conditions from bright sun
to part shade,” notes Palermo. For a bright,
eye-catching display, drop a snake plant into
a tall blue ceramic pot filled with cactus pot-
ting mix (available at the garden center), then
place near tiny potted succulents and cacti.
The varying heights of the plants will create
layers of visual interest. Give full sun to part
shade; water when soil is nearly dry.

BEAUTIFUL KALANCHOE BOWL

“Styling a bowl with flowering kalanchoe and Senecio
leafy succulents is an easy and lovely way to ‘Mountain Fire’ Kalanchoe
perk up a windowsill,” says Palermo. “Plus,
its low height allows sunlight to fully stream
in through a window instead of blocking it
like a taller plant would.” To do: Add pebbles
to a low bowl for drainage, then fill with cac-
tus potting mix. Nestle in kalanchoe and
“Mountain Fire” Senecio succulents. Give
full sun and water when soil is dry.

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 Your organi zed home
Is your house
making you
sick?
These simple home tweaks
help reduce fatigue, nix
allergies, soothe skin and more,
so you feel your best all winter

Itchy skin? Try a Brain fog?

humidifying trick
Cold outdoor air and dry indoor heat sap
skin’s moisture. The fix? Studies show that
adding humidity to the air can rehydrate
skin in just five days. No humidifier? Open
the bathroom door when showering, hang
up washed clothes to dry and open the dish-
washer once it’s finished running. Done in
combination, the added moisture will keep
humidity levels high in your home for hours.
Always congested?
Add in Mix up this spritz
tropical plants “Allergy-triggering dust mites are a common problem
Through microscopic pores in warm, dark areas of your home during the winter
in their leaves, tropical greens months,” notes Plattner. To nix them, dust floors and
like spider plants and Chinese surfaces as normal to trap particles, then mist air in
evergreen plants absorb pol- the area using a spray bottle filled with 1 cup of water
lutants, such as the brain fog– and 1 tsp. of tea tree oil. The oil contains antibacterial,
causing formaldehyde and the antiviral and antifungal properties that kill mites fast.
headache-inducing benzene
that leech out of your carpets,
furniture and cleaning prod-
ucts, notes Tanya Plattner
of TidyLifeHappyWife.com.
Simply place a few of the
easy-to-care-for houseplants
in sunny spots around your
home to help clean the air
in no time.

Dry cough? Hang up
a charcoal bag
The cool, damp air in your basement can
allow cough-inducing mold to thrive. To nix it,
pop a few charcoal briquettes in inconspicu-
ous spots around the room, suggests Plattner.
The charcoal’s carbon absorbs moisture to
keep mold and mildew at bay.
Getty (3); Adobe Stock (2), Text: Lauren Blum
Feeling fatigued?
Open the bedroom door
As you exhale during sleep, carbon dioxide can build up
in the room and trigger a restless slumber. To increase
airflow, open your bedroom door before you drift off to
dreamland. In one study, this simple move lowered car-
bon dioxide levels by nearly 36%, leading volunteers to
fall asleep faster and enjoy more restorative Zzzs.

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Start your day with a horseback trail ride
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island while on the lookout for dolphins,
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oceanfront restaurant, for lunch. Grab a seat
on the back patio, soak up the sun while lis-
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With golden hour in sight, climb aboard
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through St. Simons Sound. Pack a cooler
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refreshing salt air as the sun sinks below
the sparkling water. An ideal evening!

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 Visit the St. Simons
Lighthouse Museum.
Originally built in
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Confederate forces
in 1861 and rebuilt in
1872, it’s now one of
only five surviving light
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R 4 peaches
1
R ⁄3 cup balsamic dressing
R 1 (5 oz.) pkg. baby arugula
1
R ⁄2 cup walnut pieces, toasted
1
R ⁄3 cup sliced red onion
Enjoy a St. Simons Island Trolley Tour
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Plantation and Fort Frederica R ⁄3 cup crumbled goat cheese

Peel and chop 1 peach. Pit and slice 3 peaches. In food proces-
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Tides of Fear
by Anne B. Jones
When bodies start washing up on the shores of
St. Simons, police blame the famously shark-
infested waters. But soon, it’s discovered that
the killer is, in fact, human in this gripping read.
 Re la x w i t h B r a i n G a m e s
CROSSWORD
Get cozy!
ACROSS 34 Kind of
Use the letters highlighted in the finished puzzle to
spell a temperature-controlling device
65 Hotel amenity 99 Graceful 37 Winter
1 Facts and cellphone 66 Make time for swimmer comment
figures 37 Hash 71 Tout 101 Versed in (2 wds.) 38 Marinara 53 across
5 Places for (breakfast 72 Mother with a 103 Voice below and pesto
pampering potatoes) Nobel Prize soprano 39 Understand
9 1975 shark 39 People from 74 Angeles, 104 20-20, e.g. 40 Stay fresh 73 Stance or sass
thriller Athens California 105 Kind of position 41 Skedaddle 77 Water pitcher
13 Under the covers 42 Touch down 75 Brand found in 106 Gloomy 43 Draft, maybe 79 Sleep stage
17 Wedding cake 43 Country singer the kitchen 107 Young ’uns 45 One of a couple 80 Lassos
feature Paisley 76 Nickname 108 Untidy state 48 Give approval to 82 George Clooney
18 Symbol of 44 Word said just 77 Verge 109 Start of 50 Milky gems film Eleven
goodness before opening 78 Helen of something big 51 Winner’s cry 84 Played the first
19 On a ship the eyes 80 Vault 110 CPR pros 52 Seasoned card
20 Put in stitches 46 Kind of center 81 Concedes 111 Smudge 54 Persuaded 85 Sung syllable
21 Util. bill 47 “C’ la vie!” 83 Like some lines 55 Picked up a point 86 Calendar abbr.
22 Guy in Eden 48 Atop, poetically 86 Pops DOWN or two 89 Tom of Forrest
23 Part of N.Y.C. 49 Smoothie starter 87 Freezer cubes 1 Twosome 57 Surveys Gump
24 24-karat 52 Kind of code or 88 Very proper 2 World’s longest 60 Salmon eggs 90 Throat-clearing
25 Techniques rug 89 That lady river 61 Nautical call sound
27 Building 53 Cat’s facial hair 90 Put forward 3 Pedal pushers 62 Hawkeye player 91 Stash away
additions 56 Snaps 93 Police officer’s 4 Orange place on M*A*S*H 92 Chef’s
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31 Whiz 58 Rowing tool 94 West coast 6 Writing tablets Fab Four short
32 Online auction 59 Origami bird ocean 7 Tenn. neighbor 64 Puts into print 93 Hay bundle
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sale tag 69 Washerful 97 Toll
(2 wds.) 70 Spot 100 Sadness
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12 Utters pointers: Abbr. spray
13 Be
ambitious
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muffin Sudoku
flavor Fill the empty squares with the numbers
15 Sandwich 1 through 9 so that each row, column and
3x3 square contains all the numbers from
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the color
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For answers to Crossword and Sudoku, turn to pg 50
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 SOLVE-IT-YOURSELF
A
t ten o’clock
on Thursday
morning, retired
schoolteacher Angela
Potts barged into the
sheriff’s office to find a
strange man facing Sheriff
Charles Jones across the
desk. “I sense a disturbance
in the Force,” she said, eyeing
the visitor warily.
“No, all’s well,” the sher-
iff said reassuringly. “Ms.
Potts, meet Dr. Ambrose
Finkeltanker. He’s a psycho-
analyst friend of the mayor’s.
He’s offered to help us with our acquaintances, a Percy Sloate.
latest…incident.”
The incident, Angela knew,
happened at a local beauty
salon downtown
called The Classy That’s it! If you two
Club. Yesterday can’t share the
afternoon, hair- box, then neither of
stylist Trixie
Hoegarden had
allegedly been
robbed at gunpoint
and knifepoint by
two prison escapees.
As it turned out, no
escapes had been
reported from the
state penitentiary—
but there were other
prisons and other
convicts, and Trixie
was, after all, the
A party of perjurers
mayor’s niece. Added to that
fact was that she was sticking to
her story: Two men in orange
prison coveralls had burst into
her salon just past quitting
time, one pulling a gun from
his belt and the other a knife
from his pants pocket, and had
demanded money from her
boss’ safe.
“How are you helping?”
Angela asked the smug-looking
psychiatrist.
“This morning,” he said,
his tone imperious, “I inter-
viewed one of the mayor’s
Mr. Sloate says one Randall
Fassbender told him that Joe
Bob Dickens told Fassbender
you gets it!
that Ms. Hoegarden made up
the convict story and stole the
money herself.” He crossed his
arms, clearly satisfied with his
explanation of things.
“So this is third-hand infor-
mation?” she asked.
“That’s right. But much
can be concluded from this
report. Percy Sloate, you see,
is a telemarketer, one of those
scammers who phones senior
citizens with too-good-to-be-
true deals. Therefore, we must
assume he was lying when he
related to me what Fassbender
had said.”
“In other words, Trixie really
did get robbed the way she said
she had?”
“Correct. But…Randall
Fassbender is, as you know, a
retired career politician, so we
must assume he was also lying
when he told Sloate what Joe
Bob Dickens told him.”
“So,” the sheriff said, a note
of annoyance clear in his voice,
“she really did lie about the
robbery, then?”
“One would think so. But
then, we must consider that
Dickens has been a used-car
salesman for over forty years, so
it is probably that he also was
lying when he told Fassbender
that Trixie made up the story of
the robbery.”
“So Trixie was telling the
truth,” the sheriff said, “and the
robbery really did happen?”
Dr. Finkeltanker grinned.
“Exactly.”
Everyone looked back and
forth at each other for a long
moment, confusion hanging in
the air.
Finally Angela said, “That’s
extremely interesting, Doc.
Except that Deputy Prewitt and
I just visited Trixie Hoegarden
an hour ago, and we flatly
accused her of faking the story.
She eventually broke down and
confessed that she had. Said
she did it and stole the money
because her boss had been pay-
ing her too little for the past 20
years.” Angela paused, a slight
smile breaking out over her face
before she added, “Prewitt has
her in custody now, in the outer
office. Sheriff, you’re welcome
to her.”
Both Dr. Finkeltanker
and Sheriff Jones sat there in
stunned silence. At last the
sheriff asked Angela, “But why
did you suspect, from the start,
that she was guilty?”
—John M. Floyd
Q: Why did Angela
suspect Trixie
was guilty?
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 SPIRIT LIFTERS
My Guardian Angel
Readers share their stories of divine intervention
7 Days of
Inspiration Heavenly light
Take one a day and feel
great all week!
Woman’s World reader Kimberly Shortall never
got a chance to say goodbye to her beloved father,
Day 1 but he found a special way to send his love from
Prayers are above—and still does to this day. She writes:
heard instantly

W
hen my father, Living in Maine, my father
Day 2 known to fam- loved lighthouses. He had two
You have ily and friends as lighthouse lights in his home,
“Jones,” passed away quickly one upstairs and one down-
all kinds of and suddenly from stairs. They suddenly started
superpowers! COVID-19 last flashing. The light in his room,
August, it was
Day 3 devastating to “Lights continue
There are so all of us. to come on by
many good We couldn’t themselves!”
things to say say goodbye
about you! because it all where he would always
happened so fast. watch TV, would also sud- ANGEL EXPERT
Day 4 I got sick first and was denly come on, and TVs SUNNY DAWN
in the hospital on oxygen, then would flash even though JOHNSTON
New beginnings SAYS…
are gifts we can the next day, my father was they were turned off.
admitted. He spent six days in My father also loved “It can be so hard when
give ourselves the ICU on a ventilator. mowing his lawn and a loss is sudden, with-
anytime The day after I came home, gardening. At the time of his out any time to say what you
he passed away. My husband, death, he was the landscaper want to say. Kimberly’s experi-
Day 5 who is a respiratory thera- for the vet clinic that I manage. ence of her father ‘flashing the
Wonderful. It’s pist, held his hand until the One day, as I was leaving lights’ is one of the most com-
what you can’t end, promising Dad that he work, feeling very sad and over- mon ways that our loved ones
help being! would take care of his family. whelmed with grief, a white show us they are with us.
Although he could not verbally truck pulled out in front of me The symbolism of the light-
Day 6 respond, my husband knew with a license plate that read: house, however, is twofold:
You are the he heard him as my father mow1mor. I instantly felt at Not only did Kimberly’s father
star of an responded with a hand squeeze. peace, as though my dad was love lighthouses, but they are
Still, we all regretted not telling me he was okay and still a reminder to all of us that a
extraordinary having had the chance to say mowing lawns up in Heaven. loved one’s light is still shining

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life: your own! goodbye to him. To this day, lights continue and will continue to be with
As if knowing our sadness, to come on by themselves, and you to light the way in the
Day 7 our father instantly began we know it’s just Jones saying darkness. The mowing sign is
Your beauty is sending us signs to let us know “Hello!” and letting us know a unique one that fits perfectly
seen and your he was still with us. he is watching over his family. with Jones’ love of gardening.”
love is felt
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 Circle of Instant aah…
kindness
Readers share little reminders of how much
Take a moment to leave your worries
behind and lose yourself in loveliness

goodness there is in the world

“THEIR SURPRISE PRESENT MADE

OUR DAY EVEN MORE SPECIAL!”
“Winter is not a season,
My husband and I were celebrating our it’s a celebration”
29th wedding anniversary. Due to COVID- —Anamika Mishra
19, we were not comfortable eating inside a res-
taurant. Since Red Lobster had outside seating, we
went there. There was only one other couple with a
child dining outside. We seated ourselves about 10 feet from their
table. When the waitress came to take our order, we were trying to
decide if we would split a bowl of clam chowder or each order our
own. We told her that because we were celebrating, we would each
have our own bowl. After she walked away, the couple asked us
what we were celebrating, and we told them. When it came time
to pay our bill, the waitress told us that it was paid by that young
couple. What a nice present. It made our day even more special!
—Barbara Haan, Muskegon, MI

“KINDNESS CAME FULL CIRCLE!”

For more than 50 years, I have had
a mission to help feed the hungry.
But aging and health prevent me from vol-
unteering with Meals on Wheels like I used
to. However, now I raise funds for the program by selling my
watercolor paintings. Recently, I had a stem cell procedure, and my
friends brought me meals this time. What a joy-filled act of kind-
ness these meals were for me. Feeding folks came full circle!
—P. Diane Chambers, Durham, NC

“I’M SO PROUD OF HIS BIG HEART!”

The elementary school’s book fair had
books, posters, giant pencils and more.
Our first-grader had his eye on a special poster.
Before leaving for school that morning, he carefully
pulled five dollars out of the “chore money” he had
saved. Picking him up after school, I noticed there was
no poster clutched in his hand. Had he dropped the money? Not
wanting to embarrass him if he had lost it, I gently asked where the
money had gone. His reply? “There was a girl looking at a poster
that she wanted to buy for her little sister. The girl didn’t have
enough money, so I gave her my five dollars so she could buy it.”
I am so proud of our little guy and his big heart!
—Cher Tom, Palisade, CO

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 A Moment for 5-MINUTE

Yo u ROMANCE

Love at the
winter fair
Abigail is in dire straits at the frigid winter
festival she planned, until a handsome delivery
truck driver arrives to heat things up

This is your
time!
“P erfect,” Abigail said, drumming

had a reputation for planning flaw-

less events and was determined this
guests were liable to leave in minutes if they
her nails against her clipboard. She couldn’t find a way to stay warm.
“I’m sorry, ma’am.”
“No,” she sighed. “It’s not your
Your time to take year’s Winter Festival would be fault.” Each word dripped with
your time and mull no different. The first guests “Abigail’s disappointment.
trickling in marveled at the Chris moved to speak but
things over, or your elegantly decorated town understated the call abruptly discon-
time to decide. Your square, with white and gold beauty almost nected. He sat in his truck
time to dream and glittering lights surrounding froze him in scanning the terrain, search-
its trees. Cheerful volunteers ing for alternatives. He hated
do. Your time to let stood at the ready, eager to place” feeling responsible for the
go of the past, tap dole out complimentary hot sadness in Abigail’s voice—a
beverages. A string quartet loitered voice that he had a strange feeling he
the power of the

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near nostalgic storefronts, waiting for the wanted to hear more of. A sea of red brake
present and heaters that would allow them to perform lights stretched ahead of him. After a few
blast off toward through the crisp night. minutes of craning his neck, he noticed
Where were those heaters? Abigail won- an arrow pointing toward a narrow trail
a beautiful future. dered, making her way over to the quartet.
Your time to make She had planned her town’s festival for
Turn upside down for Brain
some time for you. the past four years, but this was her first
event without Stanley’s help. Though Crossword Jumble: Thermostat
Your time to be their breakup was amicable and nearly 10
you. Which means months ago, she secretly wondered if she
could do it perfectly without him. Her cell-
your time to shine! phone rang, interrupting her thoughts.
“Hi,” a deep, alluring voice said, its tone
uneasy. “This is Chris, the rental delivery
guy. I’ve got your heaters in my truck.”
The hair stood up on the back of
Abigail’s neck. “Are you here?” she asked,
checking her watch with trepidation.
“I’m sorry,” he replied. “The road is
backed up for a half-mile behind salt
trucks. We’re looking at another hour,
maybe two, before I can get there.”
Abigail’s frustration was palpable in the
silence between them. No heaters meant
no string quartet and no volunteers offer- This week’s Crossword solution
ing apple cider and hot chocolate. It meant

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 Chris smiled. “There’s always a way,” he
said with a wink. “I couldn’t let you down.”
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Carol Brooks
“Gosh,” Abigail crooned, “My hero!” EXECUTIVE EDITORS Amanda Prost
“Where would you like them to go?” he Carey Ostergard
asked. As Chris easily positioned the heat- Patty Bontekoe
Danielle Saliman
ers where she indicated, Abigail could not ART DIRECTOR Tracey Solodar
resist sneaking occasional glances at him. SR PHOTO DIRECTOR Christie Geiger
The square quickly filled with laughter MANAGING EDITOR Tara Hans
as the string quartet serenaded the festival’s INSPIRATION
Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Director
guests. Abigail longingly gazed at couples Alexandra Pollock, Maggie Dillard
cuddling beneath the snow-dusted oaks HEALTH
and maples. She lamented hugging her Rachel Cosma, Director
clipboard instead of Chris, who was chat- Rebecca Haynes, Deputy Director
Kate Arcell
ting up one of the cute volunteers. She NUTRITION
meandered toward a bench and sat in Allison Nemetz, Lisa Maxbauer, Beth Weissman
through the woods. It was a risk for his melancholy as snowflakes began to fall. FOOD
truck, but one he felt compelled to take. Moments later, Chris joined her, hold- Julie Miltenberger, Director
Susan Chiusano, Charles Grayauskie, Emily Boyette
Several guests were already leaving as ing two hot chocolates. “You put all of this BEAUTY
Abigail somberly watched, when suddenly together?” he asked with genuine admira- Lauren Stachiw, Director
a delivery truck rumbled out of the nearby tion as he handed her a cup. “It’s amazing.” Leann Garofolo
woods, easing to a stop at the square’s Abigail flushed, a smile spreading across FASHION
Jemma Evans, Director
edge. A tall, burly man climbed out of the her face. “Thank you. It’s my first solo act.” Victoria Conn
truck’s cab. Curly blond hair peeked from “You did a beautiful job,” he extolled, HOME & LIVING
beneath his wool cap. turning toward her as their eyes met once Kristina Mastrocola, Melissa D’Agnese,
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charge,” he managed to say, pointing to ask, but would you like to go on a date?” ART
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 YOUR HOROSCOPE For the week of Sunday, February 20, to Saturday, February 26
by Maressa Brown

PISCES Feb. 19–Mar. 20 ARIES Mar. 21–Apr. 19 TAURUS Apr. 20–May 20

On the 22nd, pour your emo-
tions into a creative project. Pay
attention to your dreams: They
could inform your progress. Come the
24th, bonding with friends and loved ones
comes organically. Enjoy the quality time.
Your lucky days: February 21, 22, 25
Your lucky numbers: 3, 7, 11
You’ll be more attuned to loved
ones’ needs on the 20th. Now
can be a wonderful time to have a
heart-to-heart. Then, on the 26th, pitch
a creative idea that earns you recognition
from people you admire. You’ll soar!
Your lucky days: February 20, 23, 24
Your lucky numbers: 9, 10, 12
Working with a dear friend on
a project feeds your soul on the
21st. If you’re unsure of the next
step, check in with your intuition. On the
23rd, have that crucial talk. You’ll come
away from the moment feeling productive.
Your lucky days: February 22, 25, 26
Your lucky numbers: 7, 11, 16

GEMINI May 21–June 20 CANCER June 21–July 22 LEO July 23–Aug. 22

Enjoy a burst of creative energy
on the 22nd, when you can
look forward to a fun time with
friends. On the 23rd, you’ll be in tune
with your most heartfelt desires. Talk to
a loved one about them: You’re on track!
Your lucky days: February 20, 23, 24
Your lucky numbers: 5, 8, 10
You’ll be inspired to streamline
your routine on the 20th. Let
your gut lead the way. Come the
21st, talk with a friend about a horizon-
broadening experience. Getting out of
your comfort zone brings you even closer.
Your lucky days: February 21, 22, 25
Your lucky numbers: 6, 7, 9
Spending time close to home
benefits your overall well-being
on the 23rd. Embrace the time to
rest and recharge—you deserve it! And
on the 24th, pour your emotions into an
artistic project. You’ll love the result!
Your lucky days: February 20, 23, 24
Your lucky numbers: 1, 4, 5

VIRGO Aug. 23–Sept. 22 LIBRA Sept. 23–Oct. 22 SCORPIO Oct. 23–Nov. 21

On the 20th, you may find
moneymaking ideas come to you
out of the blue. The easier they
fit into your schedule, the better. Carve
out time with a close friend on the 26th.
Sharing your feelings feels blissful.
Your lucky days: February 22, 25, 26
Your lucky numbers: 2, 5, 7
You may be feeling more sensi-
tive than usual on the 22nd.
Consider scheduling time to care
for yourself. And on the 24th, you’ll crave
more intellectual stimulation. Diving into
a new book could prove satisfying.
Your lucky days: February 20, 23, 24
Your lucky numbers: 2, 3, 7
Tap into your artistic impulses on
the 21st. Allow your intuition to
guide you to use this energy pro-
ductively. Come the 25th, opening your-
self up to spontaneity leads to heartfelt
moments. You’ll boost bonds.
Your lucky days: February 21, 22, 25
Your lucky numbers: 3, 5, 14

SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22–Dec. 21 CAPRICORN Dec. 22–Jan. 19 AQUARIUS Jan. 20–Feb. 18

On the 23rd, an epiphany about
how to bolster your earning
potential arises. Dive in! You’ll be
fired up to share your ideas with co-
workers who can help you lock down
specifics on the 26th. It’s your time!
Your lucky days: February 20, 23, 24
Your lucky numbers: 1, 2, 9
Connecting with co-workers
could lead to productive con-
versations on the 22nd. What you
come up with may result in a win. And on
the 24th, tap into your curiosity. Learning
something new could feel truly gratifying.
Your lucky days: February 22, 25, 26
Your lucky numbers: 3, 10, 11
On the 20th, strike out against
your routine to prioritize an eye-
opening experience. On the 25th,
you may be frustrated if a talk with loved
ones doesn’t go as you had hoped. Let
the dust settle before trying again.
Your lucky days: February 20, 23, 24
Your lucky numbers: 1, 4, 9

Happy Birthday! Year-ahead forecast for those born this week

Pisces, this year is all about you!
From early March on, thanks to
Venus in your spirituality zone,
you’ll do well to carve out more
room for solo time and self-
care. Meditating on what you
really want now can lead you to
Cindy Crawford answers and strategies you can
implement once artistic Venus
moves through your sign from
early April on. During this period,
you can easily attract more of
what you’ve been aiming for
as well as go far while working
with others. From early May
on, Venus moves through your
money zone, and trading notes
with friends on an income-
boosting game plan can set
you down a rewarding path.
And when creative Venus
moves through your communi-
cation zone from late May on,
your social life will thrive.
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You deserve
od thi ngs! Everyday Hero
Proof that it only takes one person to make a difference

“Each knitted hat feels

like a warm hug!”
Inspired by an old friend’s brave battle with cancer,
Nicolette Holferty set out on a mission to deliver
love and support to other cancer patients—one
handmade knitted cap at a time!
You are
“O
h no!” Nicolette who could use her hugs and
worthy of Holferty gasped when a
friend told her that their
kisses—her Aunt Joann, who
had lost her hair during breast
every old high school chum Ben had cancer treatment. Her aunt’s “We knit love into every
cap,” says Nicolette with
terminal cancer. Tears welled as smile told Nicolette she was
blessing she scrolled through his photos onto something good. her husband and children

there is! on Facebook. His eyes have lost

Happiness, success
and, of course, less
stress! Beautiful
surprises! Goals
achieved because
you believed! A fleet
of angels at your
side and behind the
scenes, more than
enough hope and
faith to see you
through and a
surplus of love! Joys
big and small—you
their sparkle, she thought sadly.
In one post, Nicolette read
about a church project Ben
and his wife had supported—
donating knitted caps to kids
with cancer. The deadline for
contributing had passed, but
the Salt Lake City, Utah, avid
knitter felt inspired. I bet other
cancer patients would love a
warm hat too, she thought.
Getting out her knitting
needles, Nicolette got to work
on her first cap. When she fin-
ished, she attached a label that
read, XOXO, and she knew just
The hats
inspire hope
in hearts—
Nicolette knitted a dozen
more hats, each bearing her
XOXO label, and in February
2013, she took them to the
Huntsman Cancer Institute in
Salt Lake City. She had to leave
them with the receptionist,
and it felt a bit anticlimactic. I
wish there was a way the patients
could feel the love that is in each
hat, she thought. Suddenly, an
idea struck.
Nicolette and her husband,
Ryan, first met at the motor-
cycle shop, where she worked
setting up displays. They both
loved riding and were often
joined by many of their friends.
“We could ride up on our
motorcycles with our saddle-
bags filled with hats,” she
patients—and riders—loved it
and couldn’t wait for the next
hat giveaway.
Her excitement and determi-
nation fueled, Nicolette turned
her project into a nonprofit,
XOXO Hats for Strength
(XOXOHats.org), and as word
spread, knitting and crochet
clubs took up the cause. Others
donated yarn, while new
Facebook friends asked how
they could start XOXO Hat
groups in their areas.
“It feels like a warm hug all
over,” one elderly woman mar-
veled after receiving her hat.
To date, Nicolette has knit-
ted and delivered thousands of
XOXO Hats for Strength.

Adobe Stock; Courtesy of XOXO Hats (2); Getty (2)

and smiles
deserve them all! described her plan to a hospital “Cancer can feel so lonely
executive. “Patients who are and isolating—for both the
able could come outside to meet patient and family,” she says.
us, and those who can’t will be “But it doesn’t have to be that
able to hear and feel the rumble way. Our caps let people know
of support as we ride in.” that someone is thinking about
Soon after, a half dozen fel- them. We’re knitting more
low motorcyclists accompanied than hats—we’re providing
Nicolette and Ryan on the warmth, love and hope.”
first XOXO Hats ride. The —Bill Holton
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boss suddenly stopped and
said, “What exactly is going Was my
on in your background?”
Turns out, I had forgotten to
face red!
reset it, and it was still the humiliating photo of
me! Luckily, my boss laughed it off, but boy,
was my face red! —S.M., Erie, PA
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