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VOLUME XLIII, NUMBER 43,
43 OCTOBER 24, 2022

Enjoy! ON THE COVER Feel great!

30 Kelly Senyei’s Halloween fun!
24 Soup off 14 lbs this week
40 Save even more $$$
18 Pain cure
17 Sick-proof your lungs
22 Better than sleep meds
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35 34
Roasted Eggplant Lasagna
Tortelloni with Pepperoni
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Fill your week with smiles!
Relax and have fun this week
35 Pumpkin-Amaretto Martini 17
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30
Woman’s World book club
Eek-chic fun for everyone
So-easy Halloween delights
Be inspired! 16
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Sneaky way to quadruple fat burn
Beat brain fog in 30 seconds or less
Smart ways to sick-proof your lungs
34 Ready-in-a-flash skillet suppers 18 Tap into the healing power of fall scents
35 Dinner made easy 20 Tricks and treats for 100% healthy
44 Scare up fun in New Orleans 24 The Olive Garden soup secret that
46 Brain games releases fat 8.5 times faster
47 Solve-it-yourself mystery 26 Ask America’s ultimate experts
50 5-minute romance

Save big!
52 Your horoscope
55 Love & laughter

Look good!
10
Joel’s fun, gigantic pumpkins help
raise money for people in need

22 Jill found a comforting, age-old cure for

her insomnia
48 7 days of inspiration
48 My guardian angel

14
49 Circle of kindness
50 A moment for you
54 You deserve good things
12 Easy Halloween costumes—found 54 Kid hero: Brinkley sells her spooky
14 Treat yourself to gorgeous artwork to buy Halloween costumes
18 Sweet secret to younger skin for kids in need
40
38 Carve your jack-o’-lantern like the pros
40 Boost your savings at clearance sales
42 Diane earns $3,000 a month making
and selling candy

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 F il l y o u r w e e k
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24 TAKE BACK YOUR TIME DAY

You deserve a break!

Steal some time today to take a walk, meet a
friend for a cup of coffee or just do nothing—
finding a few minutes for you can have a big
impact on how you feel, report researchers in
the journal PLOS ONE. In their study, people
who took breaks for as little as 10 minutes had
more energy and performed better on creative
tasks after their “me time.”
Tip: For the most energizing break, take it
midmorning. Previous research shows taking
a respite earlier in the day restores vitality and
motivation better than late-afternoon breaks!

JOKE OF THE WEEK TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25

Playing it by ear NATIONAL I CARE ABOUT YOU DAY
An elderly gentleman had hearing problems for a number of
years. He went to the doctor, who had him fitted for a set of
hearing aids that allowed the gentleman to hear perfectly. A
month later, the man went back to the doctor, who said, “Your
Spread joy!
hearing is perfect. Your family must be really pleased that you
can hear again.” The man replied, “Oh, I haven’t told them yet.
I just sit around and listen. I’ve changed my will three times!”

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29
NATIONAL OATMEAL DAY

Muffin mmm!
Make over your morning by adding oats, fruit, nuts, spices and
other mix-ins to a boxed muffin mix!
To make Fruity Oatmeal Muffins: Prepare 1 (15.6 oz.) pkg. of
cranberry quick bread and muffin mix (like Pillsbury) as directed for
muffins, stirring in 1 ⁄2 cup of chopped dried fruit, 3 ⁄4 cup of old-fashioned
oats and 1 ⁄2 tsp. of cinnamon. Pour into 12 greased muffin cups. Bake
15 to 20 minutes at 400°F. If desired, press fruit, pistachios, cinnamon
sticks and/or chocolate chips into cooked muffins. Makes 12 muffins
Today is all about showing others you care. Whether you do that
by giving them a loving embrace, helping with a chore or dropping
off a delicious treat, you’re sure to put a smile on their face—and
new research suggests that may be the key to your own bliss! In
the Journal of Positive Psychology study, researchers asked subjects
to socialize with others, do something to make themselves happy
or do something to make someone else happy. The results? Those
who did something for another felt happiest afterward. The
scientists say when we bring bliss to others, we have a greater
sense of belonging—and that leads to joy!

Feed hungry soldiers!

Do you have extra Slim Jims, trail mix, power bars
or packaged cookies? If so, send them to Cape Cod
Cares for the Troops (CapeCod4TheTroops.com). The
nonprofit organization will include them in care pack-
ages they ship straight to deployed U.S. troop mem-
bers. Mail items to P.O. Box 1444, Harwich, MA 02645.
HELP A HERO!
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 w i t h s m i le s ! Start your week
with a
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 NATIONAL CHOCOLATE DAY
Laugh !
Choco bliss!
A day dedicated to indulging in chocolate? Yes,
please! Celebrate with a Nutella-inspired cocktail
featuring three chocolate flavors created by the
mixologists in the Woman’s World test kitchen.
To make Choco-Hazelnut Kisses: In a blender,
combine 1 ⁄2 cup of ice cubes, 1 cup of dark chocolate
milk (such as Nesquik Dark Chocolate), 1 ⁄4 cup of
Frangelico liqueur, 1 ⁄4 cup of chocolate liqueur (such as
Godiva) and 2 Tbs. of chocolate syrup. Cover; blend
until smooth. Divide between 2 hurricane glasses and “Mom, call the appliance
top each with whipped cream. If desired, garnish with store. The self-cleaning
cinnamon or cocoa powder. Makes 2 drinks stove isn’t cleaning itself!”

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26 NATIONAL PUMPKIN DAY Q Why did the orange

Pumpkin-patch fun!
Before you head out to the pumpkin patch
to pick your pumpkin, consider this advice
from Tonya Buehler of Granny Mae’s
Pumpkin Patch in Dorrance, Kansas: “Go
for a heavy pumpkin—something that
feels like it’s been well-fed all summer.
Look for one with no soft spots and a good
firm stem. The bigger the stem, the bet-
ter.” But avoid picking the pumpkin up by
stop rolling down
the hill?
A It ran out of juice!
the stem, cautions Buehler. Not only does
doing so increase the likelihood of the stem
breaking but it can also create cracks in the
stem that allow bacteria to seep in, causing
the gourd to rot sooner.
A fun variety to try: white pumpkins!
Says Buehler, “They carve really nicely, and
the inside is the standard orange pumpkin
color, so they look really cool!”

“If you keep drawing on

the wall, we’ll never get
our deposit back”
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Kids are f UnbsNtituyte!

pending time as a su
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“Hey ! Our tea
Mrs. too !”
—T.R., Jackson, W Y

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 R e la x a n d h a v e
Feel your spirits soar
MUSIC with Debbie Gibson’s holiday album!
Get your toes tapping this holiday season with new music from pop icon Debbie Gibson,
when she releases her first-ever holiday album, Winterlicious, on October 21. The record
features reimagined covers of classics like “Let It Snow” and “Sleigh Ride,” along with origi-
nal songs, like the collaboration “Heartbreak Holiday,” with New Kids on the Block’s Joey
McIntyre and a stunning new rendition of “White Christmas” with her father, whom she
affectionately calls Daddy Joe. For more information, visit DebbieGibsonOfficial.com.

MOVIE
Fall into the
drama with
Armageddon Time!
Get whisked back to 1980s
Queens, New York, for this
coming-of-age story about 11-year-
old Paul Graff as he tries to under-
stand his family’s struggles and
the complexities of friendship. At
the start of sixth grade, Paul and
Johnny become friends, until they
get into trouble. Johnny drops
out of school while Paul moves to
an elite private academy, where
he meets students with different
values and beliefs from his own.
Anthony Hopkins
See Debbie Gibson live With the help of his grandfather, (right) stars as

Alamy (2); Shutterstock (2); Getty (2); Focus Features; Helen Sloan/Netflix; Roku Channel; Lifetime
on her Winterlicious he learns to be a better person and Paul Graff’s
holiday tour that kicks to pursue his dreams. See it in grandfather, Aaron
off on November 25
select theaters October 28.

Kerry
Washington
NETFLIX
(left) plays the
‘good’ Professor Revel in the magic
Dovey, while of The School for
Charlize Theron
(right) plays the Good and Evil!
‘evil’ Lady Lesso Take a magical journey to the village of
Gavaldon in this fantasy movie, where
best friends Sophie and Agatha share the
unlikeliest of bonds. Sophie, a golden-
haired seamstress, dreams of escaping her
life to become a princess, while Agatha has
all the makings of a real witch. One night,
a powerful force whisks them away to the
School for Good and Evil—where the true
stories behind every great fairy tale begin.
See the premiere on October 19.

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f u n t hi s w e e k It happened
this week!
See home
chefs cook up
some old family
recipes

● Halloween, starring 19-year-old

Jamie Lee Curtis in her film debut,
was released in theaters in 1978.

● The Goelitz Candy

Company’s (now
Jelly Belly) Candy
ROKU Corn became a pop-
ular Halloween treat
Be inspired with Milk Street’s My Family Recipe! in the 1950s.
Cook up some love with this new series that’s part cooking show and part history lesson.
With a combination of historical research, genealogy and modern culinary know-how,
chef Christopher Kimball and baker Cheryl Day help home cooks re-create lost or forgot- ● “True Colors”
ten cherished family recipes. My Family Recipe is more than just another cooking show— by Cyndi Lauper
it’s a show about the past, future, community, family and memories…and how food ties hit #1 in 1986.
it all together. Stream episodes on the Roku Channel on October 28. The songwriters
originally offered
GAME APP it to Anne Murray,
who passed on it!
Feel like a kid again
with Williams Pinball! ● The Smurfs
Get that nostalgic feeling with the looks were first
and sounds of classic pinball games right introduced in
on your phone or iPad with the free the Belgian
Williams Pinball app. The arcade games
are based on original tables that have been
LIFETIME comic “Johan
et Pirlouit” in
revamped for mobile devices—like Attack
From Mars, Fish Tales and The Party
Thrill at the twists 1958—23 years
before they got
Zone. To play, just swipe the screen to with Swindler Seduction! their own show.
launch the ball and tap to control the flip- When Louisa meets Steve at a bar, he seems
pers, then complete challenges and earn like the perfect guy. But when he disap- ● After
coins to unlock new pears, she realizes she’s been swindled out Cleopatra
games. Play solo of thousands of dollars. When she discov- debuted in 1963,
or connect with ers she’s pregnant, she tries to track down Elizabeth Taylor’s
others for mul- Steve, only to learn that he and his twin, style from the film
tiplayer games. Mitch, are con artists. As she digs deeper, became the most
Download the she finds many women who have been hurt popular costume
app at Google by the swindler twins and uses her courage for Halloween
Play or the Apple to outsmart them and serve justice for all that year.
App Store. their victims. See it October 22.

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 om
an’sWor
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Club Fiction

THRILLER COZY MYSTERY HISTORICAL FICTION SCIENCE FICTION

Such Sharp Teeth
by Rachel Harrison
Known for her enthralling
and eerie page-turners, Rachel
Harrison delivers a darkly come-
dic love story in her new thriller.
Rory Morris moves back to her
hometown, and past memories
resurface. After a night out
with her old almost-flame, Ian,
Rory hits an animal with her
car. When she gets out, she’s
attacked, but then feels strong
and drawn to the moon…and
begins to feel like she’s changing
into someone, or something, else.
Whiskers and Lies
by Sofie Kelly
This mysterious, spooky-cute
whodunit follows librarian
Kathleen Paulson and her baker
friend, Georgia Tepper. Georgia
is hired to bake cupcakes for the
Reading Buddies Halloween
Party at the library. But when
Georgia’s mother-in-law— who
recently threatened her with
legal action—is found dead,
she’s on the list of suspects. Now,
Kathleen and her savvy cats
must help find the killer and
clear Georgia’s name fast!
An Ocean Apart
by Sarah Lee
Readers are transported from
1954 Barbados to England in
this captivating tale inspired
by the real-life stories of the
Windrush Generation. When
Ruby Haynes sees an ad for
nurses for the new National
Health Service in Great Britain,
she and her sister, Connie, head
to England—but it isn’t quite
what they expected. As they
search for new opportunities,
they face struggles, secrets and
homesickness in a new world.
The Spare Man
by Mary Robinette Kowal
Space travel, mystery and
romance…this sci-fi saga has
it all. Tesla Crane, a brilliant
inventor and heiress, and her
husband are honeymooning
aboard an interplanetary space
liner, cruising between the
Moon and Mars. Then there’s a
murder, and somehow, her new
husband becomes a suspect.
Tesla vows to solve the crime
and keep the real culprit from
striking again—so she can get
back to her space getaway!

Nonfiction The Book of Boundaries: Set the Limits That Will Set You Free

Moments by Kassie; Brandon Talbot; Nic Harris

by Melissa Urban
We’ve all been there—feeling burned out and frustrated due to a lack of “me time”!
To the rescue: In her new book,
“Boundaries allow those who care
co-founder of the Whole30
about us to support us in the way
plan Melissa Urban has simple
we want! They provide a clear line
solutions to reclaim your time
between helpful and harmful”
and set boundaries to preserve
your energy. She shares keys to better mental health and tips—like easy ways to
communicate your needs and 130-plus scripts you can use at work and home
to instantly lay out boundaries—to create a more joyful, healthy and free life.

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On Halloween 30 years ago, just
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enormous gourd and set it out on his
front porch. The reaction from his
neighbors was just as huge. So he
made displays of whimsical, giant
“I started doing pumpkins an annual tradition that
this on a whim,
and it has turned attracts hundreds of visitors and
into a tradition of raises thousands for charity
love,” says Joel

O
ne October evening about 30 years ago, Joel
Keefer was driving home from work, when he
spotted some enormous pumpkins on display
in a nursery. The Halloween lover just couldn’t resist.
I have to get one, he thought. Joel owned a tree-removal
company and, luckily, could transport the more than
500-pound gourd in his truck.
“What are you going to do with that?!” his wife,
Wyllie, asked when he got home.
“Carve it, of course!” Joel replied.
It took some heavy-duty electric saws and creativ-
ity, but Joel carved and decorated the colossal jack-o’-
lantern and placed it on his Aspinwall, Pennsylvania,
porch. Soon, neighbors began coming by to have a
look, each of their smiles brightening Joel’s heart.
So the next year, inspired by the joy he’d brought,
Joel bought another humongous pumpkin.
And “The Pumpkin Guy” was born.

Smiles and hope

Each year, Joel’s giant, whimsically decorated pump-
kin grew in size—until it no longer fit on his porch
and had to sit in his driveway—and drew even more
The average
pumpkin visitors. So many that about 15 years ago, Wyllie
weighs 1,000 suggested, “Why not collect donations and gift the
Chelsea Cooper (4); Adobe Stock

pounds and money to a local Pittsburgh-area charity?”

takes a crew They chose to support Project Bundle-Up, an
of volunteers, annual fundraiser of The Salvation Army and
who use
WTAE-TV that provides coats and other cold-weather
crowbars, a
forklift and clothing to Western Pennsylvanians in need.
muscle to Visitors embraced the cause. On Halloween night
transport it alone, Joel and Wyllie usually collect almost $1,000

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pumpkins
from 500 to 600 trick-or-treaters, which
makes the work involved in transporting
and decorating the giant pumpkins worth
the monumental effort.
With his average pumpkin weighing
1,000 pounds, what started out as a one-
man show has also grown to be a much-
loved community project.
Joyful celebration
Keelen Bros. Inc., the tree-removal
service Joel had owned and sold
to his brother, Mark, when he
Star Wars, Frozen, Spider-Man, Charlotte’s
Web, as well as traditional Halloween fare
like witches and spiders. This year, Joel
found inspiration in Universal’s mega hit
movie Minions. Once decorated, Joel sur-
rounds the pumpkin with hay bales and 3 simple ways
other autumnal accents and illuminates
the scene with LED lighting. to help others—
And that’s when the real fun begins. Joel
loves seeing the kids’ faces light up and
from home!
eyes grow wide when they gaze at the
mega pumpkin. Parents beam 1 Start a virtual
fundraiser!

retired two years ago, pays “Knowing I’m too, many having visited
when they were children.
Help children with cancer by host-
ing a “lemonade stand” online! Click
the $1,000, with help from brightening The Keefers have raised “Get Involved” on AlexsLemonade.
customers and suppliers, so many lives more than $100,000 over org, then “Hold a Virtual Fundraiser”
to purchase the pumpkin the years, and Joel and to explore all the ways to fundraise for
from a farm in Ohio.
makes the Wyllie have heard many cures with digital games, online movie
Workers from Keelen celebration even touching stories from folks watch parties and more. You’ll even
Bros. Inc., along with volun- more special” who have benefited from receive a web page to personalize
teers from the neighborhood, their fundraising. One mem- and explain why you’re fundraising.
load the pumpkin onto Joel’s ory particularly moves Joel. A Send your page to friends to spread
trailer, then unload it in his driveway, girl rang the doorbell and said, “Hi the word and support kids in need!
using a forklift and crowbars. Mister! I drew you a picture. Thank you
Joel uses power tools to remove a lid

Someone then climbs into the chamber to

and carve shapes into the pumpkin’s walls. which showed a pumpkin and these words:
scrape out the pumpkin guts, reserving the
seeds to return to the farm for planting.
Joel especially enjoys decorating the
pumpkin, with help from his daughter,
Chelsea Cooper, and grandson, Grant.
Every year, they choose a different
theme and have featured characters from
very much.” She handed Joel her drawing,
Thank you for all the clothes.
“It started out as a fluke, and ended up
being a love and a responsibility,” Joel says.
“Halloween has always been my favorite
time of year and knowing my joyful cel-
ebration of the holiday brightens so many
lives makes it even more special.”
—Kellie B. Gormly
2 Upcycle old furniture!
Give your furniture a second life
by donating it to an organization in
your area that helps families in need.
Simply add a fresh coat of paint or pol-
ish, do any needed repairs, then visit
DonationTown.org, type in your zip
code and schedule your free and easy
donation pickup.

Every year, Grant

helps Joel choose
3 Put up a ‘mini pantry’!
Visit LittleFreePantry.org and
click “Find Out How” underneath the
a theme “Take Action” section. Follow the
instructions to start up a pantry on
your very own property. Once it’s set
up, place canned goods, toilet paper,
personal hygiene products and other
essentials to help neighbors in need.
Then click the Mini Pantry Movement
Grandson Map to add your pantry to their
Grant is the many locations!
idea man

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 TREAT
YOURSELF
Easy Halloween
Lucy Ricardo from I Love Lucy Dorothy Gale from
■ Pull a fit-and-flare shirtdress
from the closet and pair with…

Copper-colored
costume wig is
styled just like
Lucy wore it on
the classic 1950s
sitcom
$22, Fun World
Costumes
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Bright-red lip
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Judy
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Garland
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$10, The
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Handy ‘picnic
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Vintage-inspired apron
enough room to
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Lucille and wallet
$15, CRB Fashion (Amazon.com,
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Design Straw Bag”)

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costumes—
costumes—found
found 3 classics to
choose from!

The Wizard of Oz Holly Golightly from Breakfast at Tiffany’s

■ Pull a white blouse from ■ Pull a sleeveless black dress
the closet and pair with… from the closet and pair with…
Blue gingham Oversize black
dress’ stretchy sunglasses shield
cotton and eyes in chic style
spandex fabric $4, Shein (Shein.com,
skims over “Simple Fashion
trouble spots Glasses”)
$40, Jolly Vintage
(Jolly-Vintage.
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White Plaid
Classic Style
1950s Vintage
Dress”)
Audrey
Hepburn

Statement necklace
provides sparkling
3" cherry- sophistication
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red faux $6, Shein (Shein.com,

patent leather “Rhinestone Water Drop
heels have Decor Necklace”)
adjustable
Mary Jane Elbow-length gloves are
straps to hold feet one size fits all
comfortably in place $10, Savita (Amazon.com,
$50, Journee Collection “Long Elbow Satin Gloves”)
(DSW.com, “Wendy-09 Pump”)

No time for a costume? Grab a headband!

These simple hair accessories create an unmistakable look in seconds—for $10 or less
Become a cat Become a princess Become a scarecrow
Paired with an all-black All you need is Claire’s Throw on a pair of jeans, a plaid
ensemble, Lux Accessories Iridescent Rhinestone button-down and a Party City
Leopard Print Cat Ears Tiara ($5, Claires.com), a pink dress Scarecrow Hat Headband ($8,
Headband ($10, Amazon.com) or gown and silver sandals or heels, PartyCity.com), and you’ll instantly
will transform you into a ferocious feline. and you’ll easily resemble royalty! transition into the farm-life staple.

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BEAUTIFUL
YOU
Treat your
Tre
Simply whipping up
a Halloween candy–
inspired DIY treatment
is sure to leave you
looking head-to-toe
beautiful in a flash

Calm rosacea
with a milk chocolate
compress
Potent anti-
inflammatory
properties in both
milk and cocoa powder ease redness
and irritation quickly. And mixing
with hydrating honey (it binds mois-
ture to skin, reinforcing its outermost
layer) helps prevent future flare-ups.
■ TRY IT! Combine 1 cup of milk,
1 Tbs. of cocoa powder and 1 Tbs. of
honey in a heat-safe bowl, then warm
in the microwave. Soak a washcloth in
the liquid, wring out excess and place
on irritated skin for 10 minutes; rinse.
self to gorgeous
Reverse thinning hair
with a ‘Peppermint Smooth wrinkles with
Patty’ scrub an ‘Almond Joy’ cream
The menthol in peppermint oil boosts circu- Creamy, moisturizing coconut
lation to the scalp, putting hair follicles into oil (its lauric acid hydrates and
an active growth phase. For added scalp “fills in” creases) and anti-aging
health, pair it with exfoliating sugar almond oil (its antioxidants repair
and nourishing vitamin E oil. damaged cells and increase colla-
■ TRY IT! Mix 2 Tbs. of sugar, gen production to firm skin) work
11 ⁄2 Tbs. of vitamin E oil and 3 drops of pepper- together to diminish the appear-
mint oil. Rub onto the scalp for 2 minutes; rinse. ance of fine lines, fast.
■ TRY IT! Warm 1 ⁄8 tsp. each of
coconut oil and almond
oil between your
palms and gently
press into skin
after cleansing
at night; let
absorb.

Heal cracked lips with a licorice balm

Unique compounds in licorice ease inflammation caused by overly dry skin,
while its hydrating and repairing saponins seal in moisture to mend cracks.
Bonus: Licorice’s glycyrrhizic acid inhibits the virus that causes cold sores.
■ TRY IT! Dab licorice oil (available at health-
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food stores) onto lips or swipe on a licorice oil–

infused lip balm like Hurraw! Licorice Lip Balm,
$8 (Amazon.com) twice a day; let absorb.

Paint on a pretty candy-corn mani!

❑ White polish (like Morgan
Taylor in Arctic Freeze,
$10, Amazon.com)
❑ Makeup sponge
Firm lax skin with ❑ Orange polish (like essie
in Sharpen Up, $10,
a ‘Red Hots’ mask Target.com)
Cinnamon’s cinnamaldehyde increases ❑ Yellow polish (like
collagen production to firm saggy Sally Hansen Insta-Dri
skin. And you can sweeten the benefits in My Ca-banana, $5,
Walgreens.com)
by mixing in brown sugar (it exfoliates
❑ Cotton swab
so skin looks smooth and youthful) and olive ❑ Nail polish remover
oil (it deeply moisturizes to make skin appear supple). ❑ Clear top coat (like L.A.
■ TRY IT! Combine 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 ⁄2 cup of olive COLORS Craze Top
oil and 1 tsp. of cinnamon. Massage onto areas with Coat, $1, Walmart.com)
saggy skin. Let sit for 5 minutes, then rinse.
STEP 1: Apply 2 coats
of white polish onto all
nails; let dry completely.
STEP 2: Cut the tip of
a triangular makeup
sponge and paint the sponge’s now-flat edge
with tiers of white, orange and yellow polish.
STEP 3: Align the sponge with the white
at the cuticle end of the nail and press the
sponge onto the nail moving across
horizontally. Repeat on all nails.
STEP 4: Use a cotton swab dipped
in polish remover to clean any pol-
ish off skin. Seal with top coat.

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 Nat ural wa ys to
Sneaky way to
quadruple fat burn
We love rich fall fare, but the impact on our waistline? Not so
much. Luckily, keeping the liver clear of clogging fat optimizes
the organ’s ability to burn fat so we can savor our favorite dishes
without worry. In fact, Swedish scientists say a ‘skinny’ liver boosts
fat burning by more than 400%! And while the liver accumulates
more fat after age 50, the tips below can reverse that build-up

Enjoy another java Bury some bulbs

This week’s Radical Health tip
Italian research suggests sipping two cups of
coffee daily boosts the liver’s ability to burn
fat by 233%. And in a Japanese study, folks
who drank two to three cups of coffee daily
lowered their odds of developing fatty liver by
78%. Coffee’s caffeine and chlorogenic acid
activate genes that optimize fat breakdown
in the organ. Tip: University of California,
Davis, scientists say light roasts are 50%
higher in chlorogenic acid than dark roasts.
Prefer planting fall bulbs in your garden
over hitting the gym? Go right ahead!
Getting 30 minutes of easy-to-achieve
exercise daily (think gardening, walking
or cycling) cuts your risk of fatty liver by
35%. Plus, it reduces liver fat by 32% in 16
weeks if it’s already clogged, according to
British investigators. Even moderate activ-
ity energizes mitochondria, tiny furnaces
inside liver cells that convert fat into fuel.

The kitchen cure that
STOPS SINUS PAIN
If you’re one of the millions of women for
whom the cold, damp weather triggers
sinus pressure and pain, horseradish
can help! It’s rich in a natural sinus-clearing
chemical similar to one found in drugstore
decongestants, plus antibacterial com-
pounds that help prevent infection. And if
the bold flavor makes your nose run, that’s
a good thing! It helps drain excess fluid to
relieve pressure. Try grating 1 tsp. of fresh
horseradish root and chewing it thoroughly
for 1 minute. Tip: If the flavor is too strong,
add it to a salad dressing or sauce instead.
courtesy of Ann Louise
Gittleman, Ph.D.
To receive 3 free Wellness
Guides, order her new
book, Radical Longevity, at
RadicalLongevityBook.com
Tuck into tuna casserole Add this oil
Or savor chicken tetrazzini. Just 3 oz. of Enjoying 2 Tbs. of nutty-tasting sesame oil
chicken or canned tuna boasts 11 mg. of in salad dressings, stir-fries and rice dishes
niacin. That’s key since German research daily can reverse fatty liver in just 12 weeks,
reveals that boosting your daily intake of according to a study in the International
the B vitamin by 11 mg. a day lowers liver Journal of Clinical Practice. Nutrients in the
fat by 37%! Turns out niacin blunts the oil, including vitamin E and lecithin, protect
action of an amino acid that stimulates against cellular damage that triggers fat
fat formation in the organ. deposits. —Melissa Gotthardt
Skinny Spiced-Up Pumpkin Latte
The java in this cozy sipper cuts fatty liver risk by 78%
3 cups almond milk 1 In large pot over medium
1
⁄4 cup pumpkin puree heat, combine first 5 ingredi-
ents. Cook, stirring constantly,
2 Tbs. honey until honey is dissolved.
1 Tbs. vanilla extract
1
⁄2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 2 Add coffee and heat just
until small bubbles form
2 cups strong coffee around edge of pot. Divide mixture evenly between
Whipped cream (optional) 2 mugs. If desired, top with whipped cream. Serves 2

Note: Check with your healthcare provider before supplementing

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 fe e l g r e a t
Beat brain fog
in 30 seconds or less!
You might expect that crisp weather sharpens thinking, but temperature
dips and less daylight cause levels of focus-regulating brain chemicals
to drop. The good news is you can nix mental cobwebs in a flash!

Trouble focusing? Can’t find your keys?

Sniff some lavender
If you’re listening to a favorite podcast or
trying to read a new page-turner and can’t
focus, try this: Take a slow whiff of lavender
essential oil. British scientists say the herb’s
menthone and cineole sharpen alertness and
concentration within 10 minutes. A happy
bonus: German research suggests focusing
on smelling pleasant
scents daily optimizes
brain function, reduc-
ing the risk of dementia
by up to 50%.
Crinkle a sheet of tinfoil
Instead of tearing the house apart when
you can’t locate your glasses or keys, ball
up a sheet of aluminum foil while paying
attention to the feeling as it compresses
in your hands. This 1-minute mindful-
ness trick boosts spatial memory (the kind
needed to find objects or navigate direc-
tions), suggests research out of Germany.
The tactile sensation of the foil momen-
tarily redirects your attention, letting your
brain’s memory centers reboot so it’s signif-
icantly easier to access stored information.
Forget if you’ve taken
your meds today?
Put your mind on rewind
If you’re like half of folks who take pre-
scription meds, no matter how much you
rack your brain, you sometimes just can’t
recall whether you’ve already taken today’s
Rx. To erase that mental block, imagine
walking backward. British research sug-
gests the trick walks the brain back in time
to when the memory was first filed away,
so it’s easier to retrieve, instantly improving
short-term recall by 25%. —Ann Green

Smart ways to sick-proof your lungs

As cold and flu season revs up, it’s more important Take a deep breath
than ever to keep your lungs healthy so they can
Give thanks Inhaling through your nose
stop viral invaders from taking up residence. In fact, Attending any type of religious drives nitric oxide (NO), an
service weekly (in-person or antiviral gas produced in the
Canadian scientists say healthy lungs cut the risk of via Zoom) curbs lung aging by sinuses, into the lungs. That’s
COVID complications by 76%! Fortunately, keeping up to 50%, Harvard scientists why NO researcher Louis
your lungs in top shape is easier than you think say. The mood boost you get Ignarro, Ph.D., advises regularly
cuts inflammation-triggering breathing this way. Also smart:
Enjoy candied apples proteins 20%, taking the humming for 20 seconds before
Whether baked into pie or diced squeeze off lungs. inhaling. Swedish scientists say
over oatmeal, apples pack a pow- doing so creates vibrations that
erful lung-protecting punch. increase NO output 1,500%.
Eating five or more of the fruit Turn on the humidifier
weekly improves lung function Yale research reveals that keep- Channel Rachael Ray
Lines + Angles; Getty (2); Adobe Stock (2)

by 76%, U.K. scientists say. And
a Finnish study found folks who
ate an apple daily increased their
resistance to pneumonia, bron-
chitis and chronic coughs by
32%. Apple’s flavonoids reduce
inflammation and strengthen
lung tissue, says immunologist
Joanna Makowska, M.D.
ing indoor air humidity between
40% and 60% boosts activity of
cilia, tiny hairlike structures that
expel viruses from the lungs, by
up to 175%. Plus, it prevents
COVID from hanging in the air
longer than in dry conditions.
No humidifier? Simmer a big
pot of water on the stove instead.
Research in BMC Pulmonary
Medicine found adding 2 Tbs.
of extra-virgin olive oil to your
daily diet reduces your risk of
breathing trouble by 30%. The
type of vitamin E found in the
oil protects against inflamma-
tion and preserves healthy lung
function. —Alex Fulton

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 More nat ural health ne ws
Tap into the healing
ealing
cents!
power of fall scents!
From apple cider to pumpkin spice muffins, fall is
filled with delicious scents. And in happy news,
researchers say autumn’s aromas brim with
compounds that boost your health and mood Tip!
A sniff of ginger
Stiff hands? increase mood-boosting beta almost instantly
If arthritis pain makes it hard brain waves, which notice- calms nausea for 65%
to knit or plant fall bulbs, add ably enhances feelings of joy. of folks, research
a drop of clove oil or a pinch out of Turkey
of ground cloves to a dollop of Stressed? reveals
unscented hand cream and mas- The warming spices used to
sage it into sore spots. Brazilian make pumpkin spice lattes and
scientists say cloves’ eugenol teas are packed with linalool, a
blocks inflammation the same compound Japanese scientists
way prescription COX-2 inhibi- found to be as effective as anti-
tors do. The analgesic effects anxiety drugs at calming stress.
Try the sugar-
are so impressive, scientists are When inhaled, the compound crackling sound lowers your cookie cure!
studying whether cloves will one spurs the release of the stress- systolic blood pressure by 6 For allover aches, pop a
day replace NSAIDs entirely! calming brain chemical GABA, points in 15 minutes, University sheet of vanilla sugar cook-
soothing the central nervous of Alabama research reveals. ies into the oven and enjoy
Feeling blue? system and easing tension. The reason: For thousands of the sweet scent as they
To stay summer-sunny years, our ancestors gathered bake. Japanese research
all autumn long, light a High blood nightly around campfires to suggests the scent com-

Getty (2); Shutterstock

cinnamon-scented candle pressure? socialize and relax, and over pound vanillin curbs the
and breathe in its sweet scent. Cozying up around a backyard time we evolved to associate the body’s pain response. No
Scientists say campfire while you breathe in tradition with stress-relief. Tip: time to bake? Open a bottle
the comfort- the woodsy scent and admire Throwing a log in your fireplace of vanilla extract and take a
ing aroma helps the flickering flame and soft works too! —Ann Green few deep sniffs instead.

Stay Young with

Sweet secret to younger skin!
In-season apples are loaded with age-defying nutrients for flawless skin in a flash
To diminish wrinkles
Try an apple peel mask. The
peel’s vitamin A boosts the
production of skin-firming
collagen for a crease-free com-
plexion. To do: Peel 1 ⁄2" sections
of an apple and apply the peel,
flesh side down, to skin. Let sit
10 minutes; remove and rinse.
To hydrate dry skin
Opt for an apple core and sugar
scrub. The core’s high water
content hydrates skin while
sugar gently exfoliates to nix dry
patches. To do: Mix 1 pureed
apple core and 1 Tbs. of sugar.
Rub onto damp skin for 1 min-
ute; rinse after 5 minutes.
To fade age spots
Whip up a grated apple and
yogurt mask. The fruit’s skin-
lightening malic acid fades spots,
while yogurt’s lactic acid dissolves
dull, dead skin cells. To do: Mix
1 Tbs. of grated apple and 11 ⁄2
Tbs. of yogurt. Dab on spots;
rinse after 15 minutes.

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Great news: Research reveals that the fun
Halloween traditions you love improve
your health and happiness! Here’s how…

Boost your memory

with chocolate Kisses
Set aside a little holiday candy for your-
self to enjoy? That’s a smart move for
your brain! Researchers from the U.K.’s
University of Warwick found that just
a few chocolate Kisses or one mini-size
candy bar is all it takes to spur a significant
improvement in memory within minutes.
Credit goes to the glucose in sugar, which
fuels the brain and makes it easier to access
information stored in your memory banks.

OR WATCH A THRILLER! Good

news for fans of thrillers and horror flicks.
Watching scary movies significantly improves
your working memory (the kind
needed to juggle multiple
pieces of information at
once). Scientists from the
University at Buffalo found
that a fun fright increases
the output of memory-
boosting glutamate.
Adobe Stock (2); Shutterstock (4); Getty (5). Text: Gabrielle Lichterman

Handing out candy

keeps you sniffle-free!
Trick-or-treaters aren’t the only ones
who benefit when you pass out sweets.
University of California scientists say
giving gifts to others strengthens your
immune system. Small acts of kindness
curb activity in genes that spur inflam-
mation, which helps your
body better fend off
colds and viruses.
for 100% healthy!
Brighten your
mood with a tiara
Halloween gives you the perfect excuse
to play dress-up at any age. And when
you pick a fun, cheerful accessory (such
as a clown nose or princess tiara) to
wear while taking the grandkids trick-
or-treating, or simply as you go through
your day, you’ll boost your mood too!
That’s the word from researchers at
Northwestern University, who found
that your emotions automatically
match the type of clothing you wear (a
phenomenon they call enclothed cogni-
tion), making it easy to increase joy
when you don something upbeat.
OR SCROLL THROUGH CUTE
SNAPSHOTS! Looking at photos of
smiling friends or their pets donning
silly costumes on Facebook instantly
makes you smile too! Investigators at
Indiana University explain that the
joy boost is due to emotional
contagion, which is when your
brain “catches” someone else’s
positive mood and you become
just as happy as they are.
Diminish pain by
carving a jack-o’-lantern
Enjoying creative Halloween fun, such as drawing a
funny face on a pumpkin, is the perfect way to cel-
ebrate the holiday. A bonus: Channeling your inner
artist is a potent pain-buster! University of Wisconsin-
Madison researchers found making any kind of art
eases arthritis aches, head pain and other discomfort.
Experts say it activates pleasure-triggering areas of
your brain, which interferes with pain signals to make
your aches and pains fade in a hurry.
OR SING “MONSTER MASH”!
When you hear a festive Halloween tune
come on the radio, turn up the volume
and sing along! Research out of the U.K.
found that belting out a favorite song spurs
the production of painkilling endorphins.
Erase stress by
dimming the lights
Turning down the lights creates a spooky
Halloween vibe and reduces stress.
That’s the word from investigators at the
University of Toronto, who found that
bright light intensifies your body’s response
to stressors, increasing tension. Dim light
(even cozying up by a lit candle) reduces it,
ushering in a soothing sense of calm.
OR MAKE CARAMEL
APPLES! Re-creating favorite
traditions, such as making
caramel apples with friends,
reduces stress by giving you
a sense of predictability and
control, shows University of
Connecticut research.
Strengthen your
heart with a ghost tour
Walking for 17 minutes a day—about how
long a haunted ghost tour around town
would take—lowers your risk of serious
heart trouble 37%, a study in the British
Journal of Sports Medicine found. Even
when walking at a leisurely pace, simply
using your legs maintains muscle tone and
increases your metabolism, which help
keep your heart and arteries in shape.
OR WATCH A PARADE! Standing around
as you admire a holiday parade is a true heart-
saver! Finnish scientists say spending 21 more
minutes a day on your feet lowers cholesterol and
balances blood sugar, cutting heart trouble risks.
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 HEALTHY LIVING

“This tea cured

my insomnia
insomnia”
After battling years of sleepless nights, Jill Portman, 64, had
reached her limit of exhaustion and brain fog…until a comforting,
age-old cure helped her finally get the rest she needed

T
his can’t go on, I’m at my wits’ end, Jill An ancient remedy
Portman thought, trudging through Determined to transform her sleep cycle, Jill “My
another day exhausted. For years, her turned to melatonin and prescription sleep- tiredness
chronic insomnia had led to ing pills. But worried about side effects, is a thing of
the past!”
grogginess and the dreaded she set out to find a better long-term
says Jill
afternoon slump that solution. As she looked into more
left her body ach- “Jujube quiets natural alternatives, Jill decided
ing for a nap. Night brain activity to work with functional doctors and Poria mushroom to support restorative
after night, she for answers, and their conversa- sleep. Every night, she brewed a cup of
battled restlessness,
to help induce tion turned to plants—in par- jujube tea 1 hour before bed, and immedi-
racing thoughts and sustain ticular, the jujube seed. ately after drinking it, she was delighted to
and an inability to sleep” Traditional Chinese medi- feel very relaxed. Then, when Jill lay down,
stay asleep. cine has used the jujube seed, or for the first time in ages, she was able to slip
After doing some —Michael Breus, suan zao ren, since ancient times to into a deep sleep that lasted all night.
research, Jill learned that Ph.D. address a host of sleep issues. It calms “This tea has worked miracles for me,”
her light/deep/REM sleep the nerves, regulates qi—or the body’s says the 64-year-old, who sells her Rest
cycle was disrupted. And not only was she flow of energy—and benefits the heart and Assured tea blend on DrinkGoodPharma.
not getting enough deep sleep—the stage liver. Jill was excited to learn the jujube seed com ($22) and has refined it into concen-
where your body repairs itself—she was was still in use, and recent Western medical trated extracts that dissolve into water for
not getting enough REM, which is key studies have even shown that it extends deep easy brewing and faster benefits. “My sleep
for memory and cognition. and REM sleep, and helps you stay asleep. issues are gone, my cognitive performance

Adobe Stock
So just sleeping enough isn’t enough, Jill This is just what I need! Jill thought, is better and I have no foggy brain or tired-
realized. I have to find a way to get quality working with her practitioners to create a ness throughout the day. I fall asleep fast
deep and REM sleep! personalized tea blend made of jujube seeds and stay asleep!” —Erin Flynn Jay

Natural cures for 3 sneaky sleep sappers

Sprinkle on flaxseed: Most
women are deficient in omega-3 fats
the body needs to make melatonin,
says sleep expert Michael Breus,
Ph.D. He advises a daily serving of
omega-3–rich foods (like flaxseed and
salmon) and taking fish oil capsules.
Enjoy this bedtime snack:
The sugar and refined carbs of some
bedtime snacks (like ice cream or
chips) trigger blood-sugar fluxes that
disrupt sleep. To keep blood sugar
steady, opt for complex carbs with pro-
tein, like an apple with peanut butter.
Boost magnesium: Common
magnesium shortfalls trigger adrenal
glands to pump out sleep-disrupting
stress hormones into the evening,
says Carolyn Dean, M.D. But supple-
menting with the mineral is proven to
help you fall—and stay—asleep.

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“Can you grab the fruit, honey?” Ann Teget asked, rushing to get ready for
a family bridal shower. Her daughter Meghan, an ICU nurse, pulled berries
and melon cubes from the fridge. Ann arranged them on a platter next to
cucumber bites with smoked salmon, whole-grain crackers, sliced veggies,
yogurt dip and more. She’d left off the usual fatty meats and chips; Meghan
was trying to get healthier, and Ann wanted to be supportive. In fact, Ann
and her husband, Steve, had decided they would skip all their sugary,
greasy and processed staples until Meghan’s visit ended. Now, adding finish-
ing touches to the food spread, Ann shook her head in disbelief. This looks
delicious, she realized. For some reason, it made her feel uneasy…

A
nn kept busy set-
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flowers, yet her mind
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I never even try to eat better
anymore. There are things I could
do that wouldn’t be hard, but I’ve
completely given up. She and Steve
had retired early with dreams of grow-
ing their travel blog, but now that Ann
was up to 303 pounds, she was achy and
exhausted all the time. She could barely
tie her own shoes, let alone hike the
Grand Canyon. Then there was her heart
problem and Crohn’s disease. My body
has enough to handle without extra weight.
What have I been doing?
Later that night, Ann talked to Steve.
Both had endured brutal failed diets and
were hesitant to try again. “But I want us
to still be able to travel when we’re 80,”
Ann said. Steve nodded, saying, “We’d
need something we could do on the
road that won’t blow our budget.” Ann
IT grabbed a notebook. “It should be some-
WORKS! thing we can do for life. No prepackaged
Ann lost 123 lbs!
As Nebraska retiree Ann Teget began focusing on
building healthy new habits, she not only used the
popular Noom app but also enrolled in the Mayo
Clinic Healthy Living Program. “They taught me to
adopt an attitude of experimentation,” she says. “Now
if I can’t stick to a certain strategy, I know it’s not fail-
ing. I just need to find a better strategy for me.” For
more about Ann’s journey—and a yummy chicken
BEFORE
BEFORE
tortilla soup recipe—check out PostcardJar.com.
meals,” she said, starting a list. “It can’t
totally eliminate carbs. Or ice cream or
wine.” As they continued, Ann doubted
they’d find a plan that checked all their
boxes. But a few days later, she saw a
Facebook ad. “Here’s an app that guides
you to change your habits around food,
movement and self-image,” she said to
Steve. It was $17 a month and had good
reviews. “You track what you eat, but no
food is off-limits. Should we try it?”
A gentle new beginning
The couple downloaded the app, called
Noom, to their phones. Step one: Simply
tracking everything they ate with no
changes. “This is a great diet,” Ann
chuckled, adding casserole and pie to her
food log. After a few days, she learned
she’d need to weigh in daily. I don’t like
this, she thought. But the app included
research on how the strategy could
Meals like these
Regular soup meals help us feel full for
a modest number of calories, so we
slim steadily with little effort. For fastest
results, experts suggest B-9–rich soup
up to twice a day, paired with other high-
volume, low-cal foods (see examples at
right; beans, oats, eggs, greens, broccoli
and fortified pasta are all high in vitamin
B-9). Apps like Noom and LoseIt! help
keep portions and overall nutrition on
track with ease. As always, get your doc-
tor’s okay to try any new dietary strategy.

*Based on experiences of readers who tested a low-calorie plan built around soup. Results
will vary. Ann lost weight more slowly and advocates for steady, sustainable progress.
lbs this week *
increase her awareness and boost success. “It supply ran low, Progresso Light became
Wow! Discover the Olive Garden
soup secret that’s helping women
release fat 8.5 times faster

How minestrone
lets me see which foods make my weight go a go-to. And soup was perfect when they
up,” she admitted to Steve after a few days. needed to eat away from home. “Olive
blasts fat fast
Gradually, the app got Ann to add more Garden has four types under 250 calo- Souping 101 From classic to trendy
produce, lean meat and whole grains. Her ries,” she said to Steve. They tried Chicken varieties, soup’s unique solid-liquid mix
favorite part: A chart of her daily weigh-ins and Gnocchi and Zuppa Toscana—both literally tricks the body into feeling very full
became a steady downward slope. tasty. But the minestrone. “Mmm,” said on few calories, according to Penn State
As weeks passed, Ann and Steve Ann, spooning up a bite with veggies, soup authority Barbara Rolls, Ph.D. In one
were encouraged to make more
choices with ‘low calorie Yes! herbs, beans and tomato. “This
is my favorite.” She loved it so
famous study, soup reduced appetite by a
whopping 400 calories compared to cas-
Nutrients in soup are
density.’ That meant filling so easily absorbed,
much, she created a “copycat” seroles made with identical ingredients.
up with foods that have a eating it daily slashes version to make at home. And that’s not soup’s only advantage…
lot of volume but relatively blood pressure and How often did Ann and
Kate DeCoste. H&M: Dana Farrand. Adobe Stock; Shutterstock; Getty (2). Text: Allison Nemetz

Power up with B Absorption of fat-

few calories—so you feel overall disease risk in Steve enjoy warm, so satisfying
burning vitamins, minerals and antioxi-
stuffed without going over- one week, per a bowlfuls of soup as their jour-
dants can triple after we eat soup. That’s
board. Ann learned 9 pea- Spanish study ney continued? “About 9,000
because simmering ingredients softens
nuts have the same calories as times,” Steve jokes. And the whole
them “and preserves nutrients in the broth
22 grapes; a single fry has as many time, they lost steadily. Both shed
that would otherwise be lost,” notes Well
calories as a cup of broccoli. How have I 70 pounds in nine months. And Ann kept
Path author Jamé Heskett, M.D. So min-
never heard of this before? she wondered. going. “On average, I lost a pound a week—
estrone lovers like Ann get a surge of vita-
She tried adding three cups of broccoli, her but I did that for 120 weeks in a row.” All
min B-9 from greens, beans and pasta.
favorite veggie, to dinner; it gave dessert far told, she shed 123 pounds and is ready to
That’s a big (and slimming!) deal since
less appeal. “This is really starting to feel tackle her retirement bucket list. “I have
studies show that boosting levels of the
easy,” she marveled to Steve. more energy, no more back pain and can
metabolism-revving nutrient, also known
walk a long way without getting winded,”
as folate, helps us shed 8.5 times more
Olive Garden soup secret say Ann, 53. She’s so much fitter that she
flab. No wonder readers testing menus
It wasn’t long until Ann and Steve discov- recently sailed through a procedure to
built around healthy minestrone-style
ered that their ultimate weight-loss food improve her heart issue. “My success was a
soup were able to shed up to 14 pounds
was broth-based soup. “It’s low in calorie thousand little decisions I made every day to
in a week. Rolls confirms, “Soup is one
density and it’s comfort food!” she said, do a bit better than the day before,” she says.
of the very best foods for weight loss.”
whipping up lentil, mushroom-rice, even “Take it one day, one hour, even
chicken-tortilla versions. She could freeze one bowl of soup at a time. You can Easy copycat
leftovers for easy meals and snacks. If her change your future that way!”
Olive Garden
minestrone
help you slim at top speed This cozy dish boasts a nice
dose of slimming B-9 from
beans, greens and pasta
10 oz. frozen mirepoix 1 (28 oz.) can crushed
(carrots /onion/celery) tomatoes
1 Tbs. minced garlic 2 (15 oz.) cans kidney
2 Tbs. Italian or cannellini beans
seasoning 1
⁄2 cup uncooked pasta
2 Tbs. olive oil 14.5 oz. green beans
BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER 6 cups veggie broth 4 cups baby spinach
Pump up a serving of Like soup, a baked potato Load a salad with pro-
In pot, cook mirepoix, garlic and sea
B-9–rich oats or fortified with low-fat chili is tasty tein, pasta and healthy soning in oil. Stir in
broth, tomatoes and beans. Boil, stirr
cereal with fruit and and filling for a modest toppings for a light but ing. Reduce heat;
simmer 15 minutes. Add remaining
Greek yogurt. number of calories. filling soup alternative. ingredients. Boil,
then simmer until pasta is tender, 10
min. Ser ves 8

Woman’s World 10/24/22 25

 A sk A mer ica’s U lt imate Ex per t s

“Help! I hate
confrontation!”
n!”
Society often casts women who speak up for themselves as
aggressive or overly emotional, making us wary of setting
boundaries or expressing our needs. Here, experts share
easy ways to advocate for yourself calmly and confidently
Outsmart fears intention for this conversation? —
Learn what’s in your way it may be that you want to
“One of the key reasons we provide someone with feedback
avoid confrontation is that or set firmer boundaries,” she
we’re afraid to hurt someone’s says. It’s also key to ask yourself,
feelings,” reveals expert Barbara How is this going to help the other
Pachter. “But the truth is, most person? “When we summon Express yourself forgot to…’ Then move into
people who care about you will the courage to face an issue, Cue softening statements how those actions impacted you.
understand.” Another reason we’re giving the other person Extend the person an invite by For example, you might say, ‘I
is that we don’t feel we have an opportunity to better them- saying, “There’s something I can’t help but feel let down or
the right to say something. “Of selves and your bond.” really need to talk to you about, hurt or frustrated.’ Then invite
course, you do! It’s just how you ideally in-person. Is that okay?” them to share their perspective:
say it, kindly yet assertively.” Rehearse for success suggests Warrell. This helps ‘I really want to understand how
Last, we fear what might hap- Before broaching a difficult you gain their trust and have a you see this.’” Finally, “focus for-
pen. “Just choose your conver- subject, calm your nervous sys- deeper discussion. Then open ward” by being clear on where
sations carefully—if something tem and melt stress by taking with kindhearted “softening you want to go from here.
offends your values, it’s likely a few deep breaths, encourages statements,” adds Pachter. “You
worth it to say something.” expert Dorie Cameron. “Once might say, ‘I know you meant no Be true to you
you’re relaxed, remind yourself harm but…’ or ‘I’m sure you’re In the end, we’re only respon-
Focus on intentions that you can handle this, and not aware of it…’” It’s very hard sible for ourselves. “Be careful
Simply reframe the mentally rehearse your conver- for people to respond defensively not to let the other person’s
loaded word sation.” To do that, pinpoint a when we’re respectful. “This actions dictate yours,” says
“confronta- specific change you want the strategy is polite yet powerful, Warrell. “Set the time you want
tion” to person to make, adds Pachter. and it makes a huge difference.” to talk and make sure you’re in
“crucial con- “If your friend is always late, the right head and heart space.”
versation,” for example, you might ask her Share the facts And if they get upset, it’s okay
advises expert to call you from now on if she’s It helps to stay as objective as to call a time-out. “Being kind
Margie Warrell, running behind schedule.” Just possible, notes Warrell. “Put to yourself will ensure you have
Ph.D. “Ask yourself, picturing a positive outcome is the facts first, as in, ‘Yesterday, meaningful conversations that
What’s the highest central to your success. you said X…’ or ‘Last week, you improve all your relationships.”
Shutterstock. Text: Kristina Mastrocola

Our expert panel

Barbara Pachter, author Margie Warrell, Ph.D., Dorie Cameron, LICSW,
of The Power of Positive author of You’ve Got This! is a certified internal family
Confrontation, is a business The Life-Changing Power systems (IFS) therapist and
etiquette and communica- of Trusting Yourself, is an author of the new book Why
tions coach. Learn more at international speaker on Did You Do That? More at
Pachter.com. courage in leadership. MetroWestTherapy.com.

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 GOOD TIMES GUIDE
Eek-chic fun
Turn your living room into the happiest haunt in town! This
spooky-cute party puts a stylish twist on Halloween, thanks
to fun balloon decor, signature sips and tasty bites

Scare up smiles with a

Welcome them with a
gourd-geous place setting
Topping each plate with a tiny pumpkin lends
easy fall flair—and the mini gourds are perfect
take-home tokens for guests! To get the look,
stack a dessert plate on top of a dinner plate;
top with a mini pumpkin. For a splash of color,
place a napkin in a contrasting shade of green
and a fresh snippet of greenery next to plate.
dazzling dessert ‘bar’
Turn any corner into a wow-worthy
Halloween setting, like this one
by party pro Tatanisha Worthey
(AWortheyRead.com). To do: Inflate
orange, black and white balloons; tie
in clusters of three. Then tie clusters
to length of twine, taping the ends
(and middle of arch) to the wall. For
drama, add “spiderwebs” from
the party store. Then cut out bat
shapes from black paper and tape
to wall. Next, slide a table under
arch. Line up bowls and treat stands
at different heights. Fill with cookies,
cupcakes and candy!

Sweeten the scene with

colorful candied cuffs
Sugary circlets add an adorable touch to
rolled napkins! To do: Pick up napkin rings
from the dollar store; use craft glue to secure
candy corn to the surface. (Tip: Alternate
the direction of each candy as you glue for a
pretty pattern.) Let dry. Slip onto rolled napkin.

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 for everyone! Say ‘cheers’ with spiced
pumpkin signature sips
From the orange hue to the hint of spice, this
drink puts the fun flavors of pumpkin pie into
a cocktail! For each cocktail, first dip the rim
of a martini glass in agave syrup, then dip into
a saucer of black-tinted sugar from the craft
store. Then fill a martini shaker with ice and
add 1.5 oz. vanilla vodka and 1 oz. pumpkin
spice syrup or liqueur. Shake, then strain into
the martini glass. Optional: Lighten up the
cocktail by adding a splash of ginger ale after
straining into the glass.
Brighten any corner with
a sunny floral focal point
Clustering a couple of autumnal bouquets
and gourds on a surface creates an elegant
Halloween vignette. To do: First, pick up
seasonal blooms (like sunflowers or mums)
Tatanisha and Derrick Worthey of AWortheyRead.com (2); Adobe Stock (6); Style & Shoot/Mak Media Agency; Getty. Text: Brieanne Dyas
and any year-round floral classics in warm
hues (like yellow or orange gerbera daisies)
from the supermarket or farmstand. Next,
fill two white pitchers halfway with water;
insert blooms, alternating colors as you go.
Display vases alongside two to three petite
pumpkins in orange and ecru hues. Got
broken blooms? Float them in small rame-
kins or mini buckets from the craft store.
Sample festive treats with
an eye-catching snack board
Savory charcuterie boards are all the rage,
but this new trend is even sweeter: dessert
boards! These colorful DIY candy boards
are pretty enough to act as a centerpiece
and tasty enough to satisfy a sweet tooth.
This one, styled by Worthey, is filled with all
the trick-or-treat classics. To make your own,
grab a rectangular cutting board, then place
a small bowl in the center. Group candies by
type around the bowl, adding a ramekin for
any candies that might be a little too small
to stay in place. Next, fill the bowl with a fun
snack mix (like popcorn mixed with chocolate
candies). Optional: Place the cutting board
inside a serving tray to keep candies from fall-
ing off as guests grab their favorites.
3 tips for the
best Halloween
1 Serve witchy treats
Bewitch your guests with cute cup-
cakes that double as decor on a treat
buffet! To make, bake up a batch of
your go-to cupcakes and let cool, then
top with vanilla frosting tinted orange
with food coloring and decorate with
chocolate sprinkles. To make hats,
soften black licorice candies in the
microwave, shape into hats, pipe on
a belt and buckle with tinted frosting,
then set one hat on each cupcake.
2 Add savory, spooky fare
Adding salty bites to your sweet
treat menu is a nice way to balance
the flavors at your bash. To save time,
toss together a couple of super-easy
“spooky” snacks before the party, like
“mummy dogs” (wrap hot dogs in cres-
cent rolls, bake, then add dots of mus-
tard for eyes) and “witch fingers” (add
dollops of spreadable cheese to one
end of store-bought cheese sticks, then
press on sliced almond fingernails).
3 Boost fun with tunes
What’s a holiday party without
theme music? An eclectic playlist of
eerie, fun Halloween tunes enhances
your bash’s spooky spirit and invites
guests to dance all night long! For a
variety of both modern and classic party
songs, try Halloween Party Monster
Mash Mix, $17, Amazon.com or press
play on the ‘Halloween Party’ or ‘Top
Halloween Tracks’ playlists on Spotify.
Give bags of candy to the best dancers!
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 HOLIDAY SPECIAL

So-easy Halloween
delights
No magic needed to
conjure up these spooky
treats from chef and
TV host Kelly Senyei

Pumpkin Bundt Cake

30
 Halloween Dirt Cups

Halloween Candy Bark

Frankenstein No-Bake Oreo

Marshmallow Pops Bat Cookies

Turn for recipes

 HOLIDAY SPECIAL

Pumpkin Bundt Cake
Convenient cake mix jazzed up with sour cream and canned
frosting makes it a snap to whip up this clever centerpiece
2 (15.25 oz.) pkgs. spice cake
or chocolate cake mix
1 cup oil
6 large eggs
2
⁄3 cup sour cream
1 (12 oz.) can vanilla frosting
Green liquid food coloring
1 cake ice-cream cone
Green sprinkles
Orange concentrated coloring
Heat oven to 350°F. Coat 9- or 10-cup
Bundt pan with cooking spray. In large
bowl, whisk together 1 box cake mix with
1
⁄2 cup oil, 1 cup water, 3 eggs and 1 ⁄3 cup
sour cream. Pour batter into pan. Bake
until toothpick inserted near center comes
out clean, about 35 min. Let cool com-
pletely in pan. Once cooled, invert onto
serving platter. Clean out pan.
Repeat mixing and baking process with
remaining box cake mix, 1 ⁄2 cup oil, 1 cup
water, 3 eggs and 1 ⁄3 cup sour cream.
Trim cake bottoms if domed. Place one
cake, cut side up, on serving platter. Place
remaining cake, cut side down, on top of
first cake to form pumpkin shape. In small
bowl, tint about 3 Tbs. frosting green with
food coloring. Spread green frosting on ice-
cream cone, then decorate with sprinkles;
let dry.
In microwave-safe bowl, tint remain-
ing frosting orange with food coloring.
Microwave until pourable, about 30 sec.;
stir until smooth. Pour orange frosting over
cakes. Press ice-cream cone on slight angle
in center of cake to form stem.
Servings: 16. Active time: 30 min.
Total time: 3 hrs., 40 min.
No-Bake Oreo
Bat Cookies
These too-cute fudgy treats
are sure to disappear fast
18 Oreo Double Stuf sandwich
cookies
1 cup chocolate chips or melts
2 tsp. oil
24 candy eyes
Twist apart 6 cookies and discard fill-
ing. Break each cookie in half to form
a total of 24 wings. Line baking sheet
with parchment or wax paper.
In medium microwave-safe bowl,
combine chocolate melts and oil; micro-
wave according to package directions
until melted (if using chocolate chips,
microwave in 30 sec. intervals, stirring,
until melted and smooth).
Dip one flat side of each of remaining
whole Oreo cookie in melted chocolate
(do not to coat cream center or you
won’t be able to insert wings). Arrange
on baking sheet. While chocolate is still
wet, place 2 candy eyes on each cookie.

Once coated cookies have set, insert

Bonus! Chocolate Halloween Pretzels 2 cookie halves into cream portion of
Add a spooky sweet-on-a-stick to your fright night—it takes just each cookie to create wings.
minutes! To do: Melt white chocolate in microwave in 30-sec.
intervals, stirring, until smooth. If too thick, thin with oil, 1 tsp. at Tip: It’s important to use Double Stuf
a time. Melt green candy melts per package directions. Dip pretzel Oreo cookies because the thicker cream
rods in coating, then decorate with sprinkles and candy eyes. For filling provides the necessary space to
witches’ fingers, use a knife to create indentations for knuckles. tuck in the bat wings.
Coat almonds with black food coloring; use candy melts to adhere Servings: 12. Active time: 30 min.
to dipped pretzels. Drizzle red food coloring around almond edges. Total time: 30 min.

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 Halloween Dirt Cups
Chocolate pudding plus
crushed cookies add up to one
terrifyingly good sweet
1 (5.9 oz.) pkg. instant chocolate
pudding mix
3 cups milk, cold
3 cups thawed frozen whipped topping
or whipped cream
30 chocolate wafer cookies
Gummy worms
Candy bones
Candy mummy hands
Candy tombstones (optional)
In large bowl, whisk together pudding
mix and milk. Let stand until starting to
set, about 5 min. Fold in whipped topping
or whipped cream; reserve.
In food processor, process cookies until
coarse crumbs form (alternately, place
cookies in plastic food-storage bag, seal,
then pound with rolling pin or heavy-
bottom pot until finely crushed).
Dividing evenly, spoon half of pudding
mixture among bottoms of 6 serving bowls
or glasses; top with half of crushed cook-
ies. Repeat layering once. Decorate with
Aaron Feldman of True Photography; Kelly Senyei (4)
gummy worms, candy bones and candy
mummy hands and, if desired, tombstones.
Tip: You can use classic chocolate wafer
cookies, or twist apart 15 cream-filled
chocolate sandwich cookies, such as Oreos,
and scrape out the filling (discard filling or
save for another use).
Servings: 6. Active time: 20 min.
Total time: 20 min.
Frankenstein
Marshmallow Pops
Everyone’ll scream with delight
for these spook-tacular bites
Uncooked rice
1
⁄2 of (12 oz.) pkg. green candy melts
6 lollipop sticks
6 marshmallows
1
⁄4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Toothpick or wooden skewer
6 small pretzel rods
6 pairs edible candy eyeballs
Red and black edible color markers
Fill 6 small glasses with rice. In
microwave-safe bowl, microwave candy
melts according to package directions
until melted. Push lollipop sticks into
marshmallows and dip in melted candy
to coat letting excess drip off back into
bowl. Insert sticks into rice in glasses;
chill until set, about 5 min.
In microwave-safe bowl, microwave
chocolate chips in 15-sec. intervals,
stirring, until smooth, 1 min. Dip tops
of marshmallows in chocolate; using
toothpick drag chocolate down to create
wisps of hair. Chill until set, 5 min.
Break off pretzel ends; insert into sides
of marshmallows to create bolts. Using
remaining chocolate, attach eyes. Using
markers, draw on mouths and scars.
Serve immediately, or store in air-tight
container and chill until ready to serve.
Servings: 6. Active time: 1 hr.
Total time: 1 hr., 10 min.
Halloween Candy Bark
A handful of ingredients are all
it takes to create this frightfully
good twist on a classic
3 cups bittersweet chocolate chips
2 cups assorted candy, such as M&M’s,
candy corn, candy eyes and/or
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and
Kit Kat Bars, cut into bite-size pieces
Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
In large microwave-safe bowl, microwave
chocolate chips in 15-sec. intervals, stir-
ring, until melted and smooth, about
2 min. (alternately, place chocolate in heat-
proof bowl set over simmering water and
stir until melted and smooth).
Pour melted chocolate onto center of
wax paper; using rubber spatula or offset
spatula, spread out chocolate in even layer,
about 1 ⁄4" thick. Sprinkle candy evenly
over chocolate. Chill until chocolate is set,
about 45 min.
Carefully peel off parchment paper.
Transfer bark to cutting board; cut into
irregularly shaped pieces.
Serve immediately or store in airtight
container and chill until ready to serve.
Servings: 10. Active time: 15 min.
Total time: 1 hr.
For more of Kelly’s fun recipes,
visit her website, JustATaste.
com, or check out The Secret
Ingredient Cookbook, available in
bookstores or on Amazon.com
Woman’s World 10/24/22 33
 Ready-in-a-flash
FAST & HEALTHY

weeknight skillet suppers

Tortelloni with Pepperoni Beef Stroganoff

We jazzed up jarred pasta sauce to create the base for this Onions and savory mushrooms cooked in butter plus a
baked pasta that speeds to the table in just 30 minutes dash of sour cream add up to one delicious dish

1 (10 oz.) pkg. fresh time; drain. Coat skillet with 1 cup lower-sodium beef with cooking spray; heat over
cheese tortelloni cooking spray; return pasta broth high heat. In 2 batches, add
1
⁄2 cup frozen peas mixture to skillet. 2 Tbs. steak sauce beef and salt; cook, stirring
3 eggs 2 Tbs. tomato paste occasionally, until browned,
1
In bowl, whisk eggs, vodka 1 lb. boneless sirloin 2 min. Remove beef; add any
⁄2 cup vodka sauce, steak, cut into 2"x1"
from 24-oz. jar
sauce, Parmesan and pepper. pan juices to broth mixture.
Add to pasta mixture with strips
1
⁄4 cup grated Parmesan pepperoni; toss until evenly
1
⁄4 tsp. salt In same skillet, melt but-
1
⁄4 tsp. pepper coated. Bake until no longer 1 Tbs. butter ter over medium. Add onion;
1
⁄2 cup sliced pepperoni, wet in center, 10–12 min. 1 small onion, chopped cook, stirring, until soft, 5–7
from 6.5-oz. log 6 oz. small mushrooms min. Add mushrooms; over
Easy variation: Make it 2 Tbs. sour cream medium-high, cook, stirring,
Heat oven to 400°F. In large Sausage and Pepper Tortelloni. Cooked green beans until browned, 5 min. Add
ovenproof skillet of salted Sub in diced red and green (optional) broth mixture; cook until
boiling water, cook tortelloni bell peppers for the peas and thick, 2–3 min. Reduce heat
according to package direc- cooked, crumbled sausage for In bowl, whisk broth, steak to low. Stir in sour cream then
tions for al dente, adding peas the pepperoni. Continue with sauce, paste and 1 ⁄3 cup water; beef; cook until heated, 1 min.
during last 2 min. of cooking recipe as directed. reserve. Coat nonstick skillet If desired, serve with beans.
Lines + Angles (2)

Servings: 4. Active time: 10 min. Total time: 30 min. Servings: 4. Active time: 15 min. Total time: 30 min.
Calories: 400 Protein: 19g Fat: 21g (10g sat.) Chol.: 220mg Carbs.: 33g Calories: 250 Protein: 23g Fat: 13g (5g sat.) Chol.: 70mg Carbs.: 10g
Sodium: 1,060mg Fiber: 4g Sugar: 6g Sodium: 420mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 5g

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Dinner made easy! COLLECT A MEAL

Pumpkin-Amaretto
Martini Kale and Beet Salad

Roasted Eggplant Lasagna Ghost Cupcakes

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 COLLECT A MEAL
So easy, so delicious!
Kale and Beet Salad Pumpkin-Amaretto
Marinating kale in our easy-prep dressing tenderizes the
leaves, ensuring this seasonal toss turns out extra delicious Martini
A quick ginger syrup and a splash of fresh orange juice
1 lb. red beets, trimmed Heat oven to 400°F. Tear transform this twist on a classic into one fiendishly good sip
1
⁄3 cup olive oil large sheet of foil. Place beets
in center of foil. Bring foil ends 1
⁄3 cup sugar medium heat, bring to a boil.
3 Tbs. red wine vinegar
up to enclose beets. Place on 1
6 ( ⁄ " thick) round slices
4 Cook, stirring often, until
2 Tbs. minced red onion rimmed baking sheet. Roast fresh ginger sugar is dissolved and flavors
1 Tbs. Dijon mustard until tender, 11 ⁄2 hrs.; let cool. Ice cubes blend, 1–2 min. Transfer to
1
⁄4 tsp. salt Peel beets; cut into 1" pieces. heatproof bowl; let cool, leav-
1 cup vodka
1 ing ginger in syrup. Strain.
⁄8 tsp. pepper 1 cup orange juice
In large bowl, whisk oil,
10 cups chopped fresh vinegar, onion, mustard, salt 3
⁄4 cup amaretto In ice-filled cocktail shaker,
kale, from 16-oz. pkg.
and pepper; reserve 3 Tbs. Add 3
⁄4 cup canned pumpkin, mix 1 ⁄3 cup vodka, 1 ⁄3 cup
1 red apple, cored and cut kale to remaining dressing; toss from 15-oz. can orange juice, 1 ⁄4 cup amaretto,
into 1" pieces until coated. Cover; chill 1 hr. 1
⁄4 cup pumpkin and 1 ⁄3 of
1
⁄4 cup raisins Add beets, apple, raisins and Place 6 martini glasses in syrup. Cover; shake. Strain
1
⁄2 cup walnut pieces, reserved dressing; toss until freezer. In pot, combine sugar, into 2 chilled glasses. Repeat
1
toasted combined. Top with walnuts. ⁄2 cup water and ginger; over twice to make 4 more drinks.
Servings: 6. Active time:25 min. Total time: 3 hrs., 25 min. Servings: 6. Active time: 15 min. Total time: 1 hr.
Calories: 260 Protein: 4g Fat: 19g (3g sat.) Chol.: 0mg Carbs.: 21g Calories: 250 Protein: 0g Fat: 0g Chol.: 0mg Carbs.: 28g Sodium: 0mg
Sodium: 230mg Fiber: 5g Sugar: 14g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 25g

Ghost Cupcakes Roasted

A pouf of whipped topping and a couple of jelly beans are
all you need to scare up some fun with these adorable treats Eggplant Lasagna
Oven-ready noodles and convenient jarred tomato sauce
1
1 ⁄2 cups all-purpose flour liners. Mix flours, baking guarantee this pasta bake layers up quick and easy
1
⁄2 cup superfine almond powder and salt. On medium,
flour beat butter and sugar until 11 ⁄2 lbs. eggplant, trimmed, baking sheets; coat eggplant
11 ⁄2 tsp. baking powder fluffy, 1–2 min. Beat in eggs. cut into 1 ⁄4"-thick slices with cooking spray. Roast
1
⁄4 tsp. salt Alternately beat in flour mix- 1 (24 oz.) jar tomato-and- until tender, 12–14 min.
1
⁄2 cup butter, at room ture and buttermilk. Divide basil pasta sauce Spread 1 ⁄2 cup sauce in 2-qt.
temp. among liners. Bake until 12 oven-ready lasagna baking dish; top with 3 noo-
11 ⁄4 cups sugar toothpick inserted in centers noodles dles, breaking to fit. Spread
3 eggs comes out clean, 23–25 min. 2 cups shredded Italian with 1 ⁄2 cup sauce, 1 ⁄4 eggplant
3
⁄4 cup buttermilk Cool in pans 10 min. Transfer cheese blend and 1 ⁄2 cup cheese. Repeat lay-
4 cups thawed frozen from pans to racks; let cool. Thinly sliced fresh basil ering 3 times. Coat foil with
whipped topping cooking spray; place, coated
32 small black jelly beans Transfer some of topping Heat oven to 375°F. Coat side down, over lasagna. Bake
to pastry bag fitted with 1 ⁄2" rimmed baking sheets with until noodles are tender, 25
Heat oven to 350°F. Line plain tip. Pipe on cupcakes, cooking spray. Arrange egg- min. Uncover; broil until
16 muffin cups with cupcake refilling bag. Add jelly beans. plant slices in single layer on golden, 2 min. Top with basil.
Servings: 16. Active time: 45 min. Total time: 2 hrs., 20 min. Servings: 6. Active time: 25 min. Total time: 55 min.
Calories: 230 Protein: 3g Fat: 12g (8g sat.) Chol.: 50mg Carbs.: 28g Calories: 350 Protein: 16g Fat: 11g (5g sat.) Chol.: 25mg Carbs.: 47g
Sodium: 115mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 18g Sodium: 600mg Fiber: 5g Sugar: 10g

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like the pros!
From selecting a boo-tiful
pumpkin to creating a
ghoulish masterpiece, our
experts share the secrets to
displaying a gorgeous gourd

Make the perfect face Pick the best specimen

with cookie cutters
No need to be an artist to create a door-
step gem. To ensure a symmetrical face,
simply pick up a few cookie cutters,
advises carving champion Jen McDonald
(GardenGirlsTX.com). “Just use a hammer
to gently tap the cutter through the rind
for a perfect shape every time—there are so
many fun designs you can make easily.”
with the color test
Hollow it out When it comes to choosing the freshest pumpkin, the
brighter its hue, the better, says McDonald. “Avoid
with this tool picking pumpkins with pale, dried stems, which sig-
To easily scoop out the nal they’re past their prime, and look for ones with a
“goop,” grab a large spoon deeper orange color and a bright-green stem.” Also
or ladle with a serrated edge, smart: To ensure the gourd is ripe, tap it and listen for
advises McDonald. “Scrape a deep, hollow sound.
the sides to remove the pulp,
leaving a smooth shell about
3
⁄4" to 1" thick.” Want to pre-
serve the seeds? Just toss
the pumpkin “guts” into a
large bowl of water. The mois-
ture will help separate the
stringy stuff from the seeds,
allowing you to roast up the
perfect Halloween snack.

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Get a gourd glowing
with holiday lights
It’s easy to infuse your jack-o’-lantern with
a spooky glow without the mess and poten-
tial danger of candles, assures McDonald.
“Simply tuck battery-operated Christmas
lights inside your pumpkin to create a much
brighter sparkle than a single candle.”
Extend the life of your jack
with a simple swipe
Keep your pumpkin looking fresh at least a week lon-
ger with a little bleach, says Craig Wilson, director at
Gardeners Dream. “Once you’ve scraped out the inside,
dip a cloth in a solution of equal parts bleach and water,
and wipe down the inside of the pumpkin.” The bleach
kills bacteria, ensuring your specimen stays shipshape.

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ON “I earn $3,000 a month
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Diane Sperduti turned her candy-making side hustle into
a profitable business! Here’s how she did it

‘‘M y husband’s godmother

made the most delicious
English toffee, and after my
husband and I were married,
she taught me how to make it
too. For years, during the holi-
days, I would give it as gifts to
family, friends, teachers and co-
workers. Then, when a friend
asked if I would make the toffee
for her to give as gifts, I realized
I had a business on my hands!
“I started by obtaining a
business license, and just a
month later, I received a call
from Lord & Taylor asking
Diane Sperduti, 59, me to participate in their cus-
Cos Cob, CT
tomer appreciation day, where
vendors set up throughout the
store, provide samples and sell
directly to shoppers. The shop-
pers praised my toffee, and
before I left, the store’s event
manager extended an invitation
to return any weekend before
Christmas! And that’s when
I officially launched Molly &
Mags, which I named after my
daughters, Molly and Maggie.
“About 15 minutes from
my house, I rent a commercial
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fee (my number-one seller dur-
ing the holiday season!), peanut
brittle, chocolate-covered
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s’mores, and other sweet treats.
I sell them via my website,
MollyAndMags.com, local
farmers markets, festivals and
currently in three local stores.
“My family is key to the busi-
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designed our logo and works
closely with me on our social
media and website. I bring in
$3,000 a month, money that I
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 The Glow Of Your Memory
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 DREAM
GETAWAY!
Scare up fun in
Studies sh
ing
Just imagijnoy!
it brings simply
ow that
beautiful tr
New Orleans!
avel Beautiful fall foliage, historical
looking at releases tours, thrilling decorations and an
ke these !— lping
photos — li e
the brain, h epic Halloween parade make this
ox y tocin in lm , fo c u s ed
you feel ca Louisiana city a seasonal must-see!
ed. It’s a
and energiz
on for
mini vacati
!
your b in
ra

Spy larger-
than-life
Halloween
decorations on
E njoy playful Halloween mischief in the
Crescent City! At 304 years old, this
lively metropolis has a rich (and haunted!)
When your stomach begins to grumble,
stop by the famous Tujague’s Restaurant—
the second oldest in the city—for brunch.
the homes and
shops of New
Orleans
history that shines this time of year, plus Enjoy Southern dishes like shrimp and grits
offers a thriving music scene, unique muse- and omelets alongside bottomless mimosas.
ums and can’t-miss, flavorful cuisine. As dusk approaches, catch the Krewe of
Getty (2); Shutterstock (3).

Begin your day with a walking tour from Boo! Halloween parade on its 3-mile-long
Witches Brew Tours. You’ll hear ghost tales route through the French Quarter. Watch as
Text: Shay Trotter

as you stop at St. Louis Cemetery, pass by fantastic floats, entertaining dance troupes
the old house of the Voodoo Queen and set and spooky props and sculptures fill the
foot in the famous Jackson Square. streets for a memorable night.

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Look for a wide variety of costumed
spectators and performers during
the Krewe of Boo! parade

TAKE A MINI VACATION—AT HOME!

Savory Louisiana fare and a spellbinding book set in the
area will make you feel like you’re in New Orleans!

Shrimp Gumbo!
❏ 1 lb. fresh or frozen
deveined, peeled medium
shrimp
❏ 6 oz. andouille sausage
(chopped)
❏ 1 cup fresh or frozen sliced
okra
❏ 1 ⁄2 cup diced green peppers
Marvel at the beautiful
autumn colors of the trees ❏ 1 ⁄2 cup diced onions
at Audubon Park ❏ 1 ⁄2 cup diced celery ❏ 1 bay leaf
❏ 1 (14.5 oz.) can whole ❏ 3 ⁄4 tsp. Cajun seasoning
tomatoes (drained and ❏ 1 ⁄2 tsp. filé powder or
chopped) cornstarch
In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine first 9 ingredients, 1 ⁄4 tsp. salt
and 1 ⁄4 tsp. pepper. Cover; cook on low until shrimp are opaque,
about 4 hrs. Stir in filé powder. Cook, stirring, until slightly
thickened, about 3 min. Discard bay leaf. If
desired, serve over rice.

Interview with the Vampire

by Anne Rice
Louis de Pointe du Lac, a vampire, tells a
reporter the shocking and mesmerizing story of
his life in New Orleans during the late 1700s.
 R e la x w i t h B r a i n G a m e s
CROSSWORD
Pain in the neck Use the letters highlighted in the finished
puzzle to spell a famous count

ACROSS 40 Sandwich man? 79 Cavalry weapon 117 Comprehend 44 Balloon

1 “Take leave 43 Rum-soaked 83 Channel surfer’s 118 Thickly filler
it!” (2 wds.) cake need populated 46 “Couldn’t 103 across
5 Baker’s dozen? 45 Goes to a higher 84 Later today 119 Tennis court be better!”
9 Stumble court 87 24-karat divider 47 Flying off the
13 TV spots 48 Baby’s 88 Woodworking 120 Fido’s reward shelves 81 Time worth
16 Is bold noisemaker tool 121 Weakens 49 Kind of bed remembering
18 Star turn 52 Church singing 90 Votes against 122 Poor marks 50 Songstress 82 Tyrannosaurus
19 Roll call group 91 Black gold Horne
response 54 Top scout 93 Bill add-on DOWN 51 Whirlpool 85 Scoops out
20 Sis’ sib 55 Munched on 94 Wine choice 1 Tags 53 center 86 Proctor’s call
21 Viewpoint 56 Go straight 97 Undertaking 2 Toiletry item 57 Stories with 89 “I beg your ”
22 Warbled 59 Vegas machine 99 Shade of 3 Word-of-mouth morals 92 Cherished
23 Revise 61 Fruit peel pink 4 Actress 58 Word of 94 Crow-like bird
24 Father figure 62 S. & L. offerings 102 Without Zellweger encouragement 95 It may be stuck
25 Picked up 65 Baby elephant exception 5 Became less 60 Morsel for a in a bar
27 Weigh 66 Wagered 103 Veggie for a intense (2 wds.) mare 96 Winter hazard
29 Actress 68 Thumbs-down bunny 6 Letter from the 62 Scorch 98 Crinkly cloth
Thurman 69 Waikiki wiggle 106 Put on a pedestal teacher 63 Hill of sand 100 “The Boy Who
30 Worn away 71 Electronic 109 Go for the gold 7 Popular card 64 Big loser’s Cried Wolf”
32 Pivotal reminder 110 Uncivil game nickname? writer
33 Word of woe 73 The Big Bang 111 Unexciting 8 Tale 67 Hairstyles 101 Set, as a price
34 Slangy turndown Theory, e.g. 113 Poet Dickinson 9 This and this 70 Dean Martin 103 Crustacean
37 Law & Order: 75 20 Questions 115 The Three Faces 10 Night flight song subject 104 One for the road
category of 11 Tennessee’s 72 Right away 105 Sounds of
38 Slugger’s stat. 77 Queen topper 116 On the roof of state flower 73 Kind of cheese disapproval
74 Travel guide 107 Fork part
12 Vets’ 76 moment’s 108 End of a warning
concerns notice (2 wds.) 112 wing and a
13 Former 78 Yoko prayer (2 wds.)
American 80 On the other 114 Positive
Idol judge hand response
14 Serious
movie
15 Pops
17 Great Sudoku
balls of Fill the empty squares with the numbers
fire 1 through 9 so that each row, column and
3x3 square contains all the numbers from
26 Scotia
1 through 9
28 Abilities
31 Nighttime
vision
5 9
33 Tweak 6 9 5
34 Peacock
network 2 8 3 4 7
35 Contented
sigh 6 9 5
36 SHO
alternative 8 6 5 7
39 Groceries
holder 6 5 4
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41 Polar
bear’s 4 2 6 3 8
domain
42 Word of 9 5 6
support
5 2
For answers to Crossword and Sudoku, turn to pg 50
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 SOLVE-IT-YOURSELF
Mystery
“W
ow,
is there
a new
department dress
code?” Detective Frank
Desmond ribbed his
partner, Detective Raven
Mercer, as she pulled up at
a crime scene in a hooded
robe and face paint. It was
8:00 pm, and she’d been at a
Halloween party.
“Har, har, Frank. But, hey,
I’ve been wondering: Do you
have insurance? Those shirt
buttons might fly off any min-
ute and blind somebody.”
“Good one,” Desmond
grinned, patting his belly.
Tess Weaver, Evan Barclay’s
assistant who lived above his
garage, had found her 55-year-
old employer on his kitchen
floor, fatally stabbed.
Evan and his brother,
Michael, had built a fortune in
real estate.
“Time of death
between 4 and 6 pm.
No sign of the weapon,”
the ME said.
“Meaning no prints,”
Desmond said.
“There’s a missing
knife here,” Tess said,
pointing to the knife
block, where a slew of
unopened bags of candy
A (candy-coated)
Halloween homicide
lined the counter. “Other than
overturned chairs, nothing
looks disturbed, including his
wallet, which rules out rob-
bery,” Mercer said.
“What can you tell us, Ms.
Weaver?” Desmond asked.
“After lunch, he sent me for
three more bags of Halloween
candy—he didn’t think nine
were enough. He remembered
kitty litter, so at 4, I made
another trip. At 6, I used the
garage entrance to carry the
litter to the basement, then
went up the back stairs to my
apartment. Just before 7:00, I
came down for my shawl in the
kitchen and…found him,” she
said, swallowing hard.
“Kitty litter?” Mercer said.
“For Sheba, a friend’s cat he
sits for.” Just then, a yowl came
from the basement. “That’s
her. She hasn’t come upstairs
since I got back.”
“Anything else?”
“He planned to retire. Since
his brother’s death, his nieces
have been fighting over who
will manage things.”
Evan Barclay had never
married. His three nieces,
Anna, Belinda and Chloe,
were his only family.
“Wouldn’t they share
responsibilities?” Desmond
asked innocently.
“Never. They don’t get
along, but because he wanted
the business to remain a fam-
ily affair, he declared only one
niece would take over…a deci-
sion that fanned the flames.”
“Who did he choose?”
“He refused to divulge until
he was closer to retirement.”
“It’s late. We’ll get state-
ments tomorrow,” Desmond
said as Sheba wailed again.
The next morning, they were
in Professor Anna Barclay’s
office when the campus tower
clock struck 10. When asked to
account for her whereabouts,
she stiffened.
“My students arrived at 5:30
for a one-hour class. I suggest
you ask Belinda about quarrels
she and Uncle Evan had over
her boyfriend, Luke, a shame-
less gold digger.”
The noonday news was on
the TV when Belinda, red-eyed
with flushed skin, answered the
door in pajamas.
“Anna called,” she wheezed,
clearly congested. “Sure, we
argued over Luke, but really,
my uncle was unfair. Wouldn’t
invest in Luke’s business, but
thinks nothing of wasting
money on 12 bags of candy.
But I didn’t kill him,” she said,
reaching for more tissues.
Their last stop was Dandy
Candy, the shop Chloe man-
aged. “Where was I? Are my
sisters accusing me of mur-
der? This is the most popular
stop during the merchants’
Halloween handouts. My staff
and I were preparing treat bags
until 6, when we closed.”
“No sister love in that trio,”
Mercer said back in the car.
Suddenly, she smacked
her forehead. “I know whose
Halloween costume will have
prison stripes. Let’s cuff our
culprit.” —Loretta Martin
Q: Who murdered
Evan Barclay?
A: Turn to pg 51

Order Up! Person, Place or Thing?

Can you guess which Can you guess what I am?
happened first, second ■ I can be hard or soft ■ I have my own Bar called Dylan’s
and third? ■ Kids love me ■ My “corn” is orange and white
A. Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton star in ■ Sometimes I come with an “apple” ■ Add “land” to my name and I’m a
Something’s Gotta Give ■ Tori Spelling’s mom and I have board game
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 SPIRIT LIFTERS
My Guardian Angel
Readers share their stories of divine intervention
7 Days of
Inspiration Angel to the rescue
Take one a day and feel
great all week! When Woman’s World reader Shirley Jones got
lost in a mall, with her ailing husband waiting in the
car, an angel heard her call for help. She writes:
Day 1
You have
O
ne day, on the way entryway, and that’s when I had
a powerful home from taking my a little talk with Jesus.
purpose husband to the doctor, “Father,” I said, “I’ve done
I decided to make a quick stop all I know to do. I need You big
Day 2 to make a return at Kohl’s. I time. I’m going to stand in the
promised Jim it wouldn’t take corner of the foyer until You
It’s the quiet long—10 minutes send someone to help me.”
joys that max. The past
sustain us few months “She turned
had been hard. and looked at
Day 3 Jim was in rap-
You are idly declining
me as if she was
proof that health. So when supposed to!”
ANGEL EXPERT
the world is we got to the
SUNNY DAWN
a wonderful mall, he waited in Thirty seconds…that’s
the car. all it took. Two ladies JOHNSTON
place Most people would have came out of the store into SAYS…
Day 4 completed the plan without a the foyer. One left, the “What a great invita-
hitch, and all would be fine. other stood at the half tion for us to look a bit
Happy But my sense of direction can open exit door. She looked deeper into why we do some of
endings sometimes go haywire. It was puzzled, even perplexed. the things we do. Obviously, in
happen all okay going through the mall to She scratched her head, then Shirley’s story, we see how the
the time! Kohl’s. There were a few twists turned and looked at me as if Earth angel showed up at the
and turns but no big deal, or so she was supposed to. exact right divine moment to
Day 5 I thought. “I can’t find my husband,” support her in her time of need.
Every day On the way out, I walked I found myself telling her. How often are you guided to
brings through that tangled mess That gracious lady took me do something from seemingly
like a foreigner in a strange to her car and we drove around out of the blue? What if that
moments country. I even went outside and found my car. guidance is your guardian
to savor and walked around outside the I thanked that Earthly angel angel, your spirit guide or
mall. No Jim. No car. for hearing God’s voice, and God himself speaking to you?
Day 6 My first thought was Jim. when I explained my prayer, Isn’t it heartwarming to know
Hope helps,
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No doubt, he would go looking her eyes brimmed with tears. that you have likely been on
hope heals! for me and his tired, frail body I now wonder, how many both sides of this experience,
would give out. By now, I was times we answer His call and if you are listening, you
Day 7 ready to cry. I don’t know how, without ever knowing we have will continue to be?”
You are but I was back at the Kohl’s been tapped to do so.
braver than
If you have an angel story you’d like to share, please send it, along with a clear photo of yourself and your name, address
you know and phone number to: Angels, Woman’s World, 270 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632, or email us at Angels@
WomansWorldMag.com. By submitting your story, you are granting Woman’s World permission to use it and your photo in
the print magazine, on our website and/or in future special issue publications. Submissions may be edited for style.
Sunny Dawn Johnston (SunnyDawnJohnston.com and Facebook.com/SunnyDawnJohnstonFanPage) is an internationally
known angel expert. She is the author of 20 books, including Invoking the Archangels, The Love Never Ends and 365 Days of
Angel Prayers, as well as her latest bestselling card deck, The Multi-Dimensional Oracle.

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5-MINUTE
ROMANCE
Love at
first fright
Scary movies were never Ellen’s thing…until
a handsome man sits next to her in the theater,
bringing a thrill unlike anything she’s ever known
he year after her marriage went up Double thrilled by the handsome man
T in flames, Ellen had started a tradi- flirting with her, Ellen felt even more
tion every Thursday, going from
work straight to the movie theater.
heightened—so much so that she even let
out a scream at another scary part.
She loved the theater, par- “Sorry,” she whispered. “Don’t
ticularly during Halloween, know what’s gotten into me.”
when the owners bedecked “He leaned in, Shockingly, the man
the old-timey marquee in the heat of his reached for Ellen’s hand.
cobwebs, and spooky cack- body sending “I do—and I know what’s
les rang from the speakers
affixed to either side.
a shiver down coming. Hold on tight.”
“That bad?” Ellen said,
As Ellen knew, one screen her spine” meeting his eyes, which
always showed an oldie—her flickered in the light.
favorite—and it was no surprise “Trust me.”
this crisp October evening that each the- When the murderer pounced, Ellen
ater was showing a scary movie. squeezed his hand…and he squeezed back.
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“Ugh,” she mumbled under her breath, For the rest of the movie, whenever he
her heart already hammering at the took her hand, she held on for dear life.
thought. You’re such a wimp. Just pick one
and close your eyes at the scary parts.
The theater was already crowded, but
Turn upside down for Brain
she found a cushy seat near the middle. Crossword Jumble: Dracula
“Excuse me,” a man said, scooching in
as the trailers began. “Is this seat taken?”
Ellen looked up and her already palpitat-
ing heart sped double-time. The man was
good-looking, tall, late 40s, wearing wire-
rimmed glasses, a coat and a big smile.
“No,” she squeaked, happy the theater
was already dark as he sat down beside her.
When the main feature began, tension-
filled from the start, Ellen was caught in
the story. That’s what she hated about scary
films—she was always sucked right in.
At one scary part, she grabbed for the
armrest to her left, but instead, found
herself clutching the stranger’s strong arm.
“Sorry,” she whispered.
“I’m not,” he whispered back. “Grab on This week’s Crossword solution
whenever you feel the least bit scared.”
 As they hurried to the parking lot,
Dave called, “See you at the movies…
sorry, I didn’t catch your name.” EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Carol Brooks
EXECUTIVE EDITORS Amanda Prost
“Ellen!” she called, as he waved and Carey Ostergard
drove off. Gone too soon, she thought wist- Patty Bontekoe
fully, hoping she’d see Dave again. But the Danielle Saliman
ART DIRECTOR Tracey Solodar
following Thursday, after Ellen picked a MANAGING EDITOR Tara Hans
romantic comedy, she saw no sign of him.
INSPIRATION
Figures, she thought, as a man edged Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Director
into her row, landing next to her. Alexandra Pollock, Maggie Dillard
“Is this seat taken?” the voice asked, and HEALTH
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Ellen looked up into a familiar face. Rebecca Haynes, Deputy Director
Ellen smiled up at Dave. “It is now.” Kate Arcell
He sat down and she held out her NUTRITION
Allison Nemetz, Lisa Maxbauer, Beth Weissman
popcorn for him to share.
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When the lights came up at the end, he “I wouldn’t think this was your type of Julie Miltenberger, Director
looked at her, his dark eyes dancing. movie,” she said as he leaned in, the heat of Susan Chiusano, Charles Grayauskie, Emily Boyette
“Well, what did you think?” he asked as his body sending a shiver down her spine. BEAUTY
Lauren Stachiw, Director
he walked Ellen to the lobby. “It isn’t. I hoped you’d be at that submarine
FASHION
“Definitely…thrilling,” she smiled. In thriller…this is the third movie I checked.” Jemma Evans, Director
more ways than one. As they chatted, he “You were looking for me?” she asked, HOME & LIVING
told her that he and a few co-workers had her heart beating scary movie fast. Kristina Mastrocola, Melissa D’Agnese,
Shay Trotter, Lauren Blum
decided to see the movie before a party. “I thought you might need a hand to
ENTERTAINMENT
“There they are now.” Ellen turned to hold during the scary parts, but there prob- Myatt Murphy & Deborah Evans Price
see two men walking up to them. ably aren’t any scary parts in this movie.” ART
“Nice, Dave,” the first guy grinned. “We “Probably not,” she said. “But there Karla Naveira, Deputy Director
Gia Giacchi, Blake Logan, Mark Iacolina, Erin McCarthy
split up to find seats and you land with a could be some pretty frightening trailers.”
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pretty girl while we sit by screaming kids.” He grinned and reached for her hand as Cara Bernstein, Managing Director
“This one’s a screamer too,” Dave teased, the lights went low. —Veda Boyd Jones Christie Geiger, Ursula Martini, Paula Crews,
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resting his hand on Ellen’s back as he
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 YOUR HOROSCOPE For the week of Sunday, October 23, to Saturday, October 29
by Maressa Brown

SCORPIO Oct. 23–Nov. 21 SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22–Dec. 21 CAPRICORN Dec. 22–Jan. 19

From the 23rd on, you’ll feel
confident when it comes to your
passion projects. Make headway
now! On the 25th, you may have a game-
changing realization that can improve
your self-image and partnerships.
Your lucky days: October 25, 26, 27
Your lucky numbers: 1, 2, 8
Around the 26th, you’ll be
reflective and interested in prior-
itizing solo time. Pay attention to
your dreams. And from the 28th on,
spending time with family close to home
leaves you feeling even more fortunate!
Your lucky days: October 24, 28, 29
Your lucky numbers: 4, 9, 12
You may be spending more time
with friends and co-workers from
the 24th on. Together, you can
move the ball forward on projects every-
one has a stake in. On the 29th, enjoying
learning opportunities brings you bliss.
Your lucky days: October 25, 26, 29
Your lucky numbers: 3, 10, 11

AQUARIUS Jan. 20–Feb. 18 PISCES Feb. 19–March 20 ARIES March 21–April 19

On the 25th, you may find it’s
time to change course on a big
project. And from the 28th on, if
you’re intent on sticking to earning oppor-
tunities that are particularly in line with
your values, you can bring in extra cash.
Your lucky days: October 23, 24, 28
Your lucky numbers: 2, 10, 11
From the 24th on, join forces
with friends to create eye-opening
experiences that can bring you
even closer. Then, it may be time to take
a leap of faith related to learning and
personal growth on the 26th. Dive in!
Your lucky days: October 25, 26, 27
Your lucky numbers: 9, 12, 18
You’ll be compelled to meet up
with loved ones from the 23rd
on. The time spent together is
sure to boost bonds! On the 27th, you’ll
be fired up to share the unfiltered truth
with a dear friend. Go for it!
Your lucky days: October 27, 28, 29
Your lucky numbers: 7, 8, 10

TAURUS April 20–May 20 GEMINI May 21–June 20 CANCER June 21–July 22

Around the 27th, pairing up
with a friend or family member
on a project gets you across the
finish line faster than if you were working
solo. And from the 28th on, team projects
at work can be your recipe for success!
Your lucky days: October 27, 28, 29
Your lucky numbers: 2, 7, 11
You’ll have the energy to com-
mit to wellness routines on the
25th. Deep breathing or morn-
ing walks lead to enhanced vitality.
Around the 29th, change your approach
to prioritizing self-care. You’ll soar!
Your lucky days: October 23, 24, 29
Your lucky numbers: 3, 6, 15
Working with your nearest and
dearest on artistic endeavors can
be satisfying from the 23rd on.
Trust your heart for results! Then, you’ll
have a chance to get out of your comfort
zone on the 26th. You won’t regret it!
Your lucky days: October 25, 26, 28
Your lucky numbers: 5, 9, 14

LEO July 23–Aug. 22 VIRGO Aug. 23–Sept. 22 LIBRA Sept. 23–Oct. 22

Around the 24th, you may have
a breakthrough related to what’s
best for you and feel ready to
embrace a change in to your home life.
And on the 28th, more downtime with
loved ones can be truly restorative.
Your lucky days: October 27, 28, 29
Your lucky numbers: 1, 4, 8
Stimulating conversations with
co-workers could lead to exciting
collaborations on the 24th! And
on the 29th, you’ll be ready to dive into
a learning opportunity that sets the stage
for you to achieve a major aspiration.
Your lucky days: October 23, 24, 26
Your lucky numbers: 3, 6, 12
From the 26th on, you’ll enjoy
a surge of confidence you can
channel into money-making
efforts. And on the 27th, it’s time to have
a heart-to-heart with a loved one. This
could send you down a healing path.
Your lucky days: October 23, 24, 29
Your lucky numbers: 2, 4, 7

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

Scorpio, prepare for deep con-
nections when, late this month,
information-gathering Mercury
in your spirituality zone squares
off against Pluto in your commu-
nication sector, making it likely
that interactions will take on an
Rita Wilson emotional tone. Surface-level
conversations just won’t cut it,
and in turn, you could enjoy bol-
stered bonds. In mid-November,
sweet Venus, messenger
Mercury and the sun in your
sign form harmonious angles to
regenerative Pluto, leaving you
feeling especially empowered
in social situations. If you’ve
been wanting to pursue a big-
scale creative project, now’s
the time to make the pitch!
Then, in early January, Venus
and Pluto in your communica-
tion zone can make for stimu-
lating brainstorms.
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ommy! Daddy! Come kids get to wear costumes and
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“I’m not sure,” J.R. said, but
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and go trick-or-treating. painted bats, witches, pump- the total. But that wasn’t all.
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J.R. is a social worker helping on Facebook and spread the to match her donation.
foster kids, and Brinkley had word at her hair salon. “Is that enough to buy
learned from him that not all I’m definitely coming, wrote costumes?” was all Brinkley
kids have a nice home like hers. one of Gwynne’s FB friends. wanted to know.
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a lemonade stand, only I’m the story with its readers. a second way she could help.
going to sell my paintings and By Saturday, Brinkley had “One of our missions is helping
use the money to buy homes for produced more than three homeless families get set up in
families who don’t have one.” dozen masterpieces and put new apartments, would you
“That would be wonderful, them on display in the family’s like the rest of the money to go
but houses cost a lot of money. living room. A sign posted on toward that?”
Maybe you could start with the porch invited one and all. “You bet!” Brinkley agreed,
something a little smaller?” Brinkley’s goal was to raise thrilled as her original plan
Gwynne offered. enough money to buy a dozen was to sell her paintings to help
“Maybe something for the Halloween costumes for needy homeless families get homes.
kids at the Sulzbacher Center,” kids. But nearly every one of “I just really like helping peo-
J.R. suggested, and told her paintings sold, and most ple and thought it would be a
Brinkley about the center where people paid double, triple or really good idea,” says Brinkley.
struggling families got help. even more to help the cause “All kids like Halloween, and it
Brinkley pondered for a sec- while other contributions wouldn’t be the same without
ond, then asked, “Do homeless continued to pour in. costumes.” —Bill Holton
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 Love & Laughter
“I’m off to
save the
world !”
Amari, 8,
submitted by
grandmother
Ann Brand, MI

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Having a fang-tastic “Check back in a fe
ll se e w ho’s
weeks. We’
Halloween ! still laug hing ”
Evan, 5, submitted by
grandmother Tanialee Bowman, OH

Future
Olympian ! F or Halloween last year, I decided to dress
up as a witch. I had a fake nose that I
attached to my face with skin-safe glue, but it
t us Marley, 4,
“Static cling brough t submitted by wouldn’t stick on very well and fell off multiple
ee
together. A dr yer sh great-aunt Paula times throughout the day. When I answered
tore us apar t”
O’Donnell, MO the door for trick-or-treaters
that evening, I had the urge Was my
“Autumn leaves
to sneeze. As soon as I did
the fake nose flew off my
face red!
are falling, filling face and hit one of the kids standing at my
up the streets; door in the forehead. Boy, my face was red!
golden colors —S.O., Fort Collins, CO
on the lawn,
nature’s trick
or treat!”
—Rusty Fischer

Cutest
pumpkin in
“You’ve got a the patch!
friend in me! ” submitted by
Xander, Emily Busch,
7 mo nths, NJ
submitted by
mother Jessica
Barry, MI
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