f r e s h
25
N O W : ID E A S FO R
L IV IN G W E L L
Blogs, journals,
good-deed dining
30
F IN D S
$ 10 m agnetic message
boards
32
T E C H
Best photo printers
35
L IV IN G
Sim ple decorating with
Indian corn
i n d o o r s
43
L IF E A T H O M E
That last layer of
personality
49
C O L O R
M oss greens
54
S T Y L E M A D E S IM P L E
N o-sew ideas feature
handsom e burlap
60
M A K E O V E R S
C reating a headboard
from a do o r
66
D E C O R A T IN G
H ow to w eave pattern
and texture into a room
72
H O U S E -W IS E
Fall fix-ups fo r windows,
roof, and drivew ay
o u t d o o r s
121
IN T H E G A R D E N
A “living fe n ce ” o f apples
128
C O N T A IN E R S
Color carries on
135
P L A N T IN G S
All about peonies
14 0
S E P T E M B E R G A R D E N E R
s t y l e
149* L O O K G O O D , F E E L G O O D
Polished pastels— the
new neutrals
156
B E A U T Y
Flattering pink, cham pagne,
and lavender
f o o d
18 2
O N T O P O F S P A G H E T T I
N ine takes on a favorite
189
WHAT’S COOKING
Easy Italian grilling
19 5
E V E R Y D A Y E A S Y
M eals ready in 30 m inutes
2 0 0
G O O D A N D H E A L T H Y
C h o co late’s healthy side
2 0 6
A M E R IC A N C L A S S IC S
Fried pies
2 2 0 W IN M O N E Y
Enter our m onthly
recipe contest
2 2 3
P R IZ E T E S T E D R E C IP E S ”
W eeknight Steak Dishes,
Breakfast Sw eets
b e t t e r f a m i l y
J
2 2 9
B A C K T O S C H O O L
Helping kids cope
Staying organized
Best gadgets and gear
2 4 4 J O B G O N E A W A Y
M anaging fam ily stress
after a jo b loss
b e t t e r m o n e y
J
2 5 0
FA M ILY M O N E Y
W ays to drive dow n yo ur
m ortgage paym ents
in every issue
1 4
Calendar
16
Between Friends
2 0
Co nnecting
2 7 0
Resources
reader shopping
119
Perfum ed Peonies
13 5
Rebloom ing Daylilies;
O ld -W o rld Trellis
jewel colors.
These luxurious late-
sum m er pottings
feature grasses, kales,
asters, and other
plants that thrive in
cool weather.
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128
b e t t e r h e a l t h
Tools and tips for everyone
w ho loves to dig
252
H E A L T H
Stories o f strength
Sm art dining out
Health news
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