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Woman's World|May 18, 2020Fill your weekwith smiles!THURSDAY, MAY 21 NATIONAL APERITIF DAYWhet your appetite!Celebrate the day by mixing up an aperitif! This refreshing premeal co*cktail, created by Stephanie Dalton of AWholeLottaOven.com, is the perfect spring drink, she promises. “A traditional gimlet has just lime, but the cucumber and mint add a fresh twist.”To make Dalton’s Cucumber Gimlet: Squeeze 1 lime into a co*cktail shaker. Add 8 cucumber rounds; muddle. Add 3 oz. of gin and 1.5 oz. of simple syrup. Fill with ice cubes, shake well and strain into co*cktail glass. Garnish with thin cucumber slices, a lime wedge and mint.SATURDAY, MAY 23 LUCKY PENNY DAYUp your luck!Find a penny, pick it up; all day long, you’ ll have good luck! That’s the idea behind this fun holiday, which focuses on the age-old theory that pennies…3 min
Woman's World|May 18, 2020This week’s best new booksFictionHUMORTiny Imperfectionsby Alli Frank and Asha YoumansHumor, charm and intriguing drama combine in this novel—written by a best-friend author duo—about the competitive world of private education. Josie Bordelon’s modeling career is long over, and she’s now the director of admissions at San Francisco’s top private school. She’s also trying to keep her 17-year-old daughter, Etta, out of trouble. Soon, family and work turmoil shockingly intertwine.FAMILY SAGASomeone Like Youby Karen KingsburyAward-winning author Karen Kingsbury is known for her emotional, heart-tugging novels, and her latest is no exception. When Maddie Baxter West finds out she was adopted as an embryo and had a sister she never knew about, she leaves the “family” she thought she knew. Then her path crosses with Dawson Gage, who takes her to meet her biological family, and…2 min
Woman's World|May 18, 2020Country-chic inGINGHAM!RELAXED IN A BLUE JUMPSUITThe pull-on-and-go ease of a jumpsuit makes putting together an outfit a snapRADIANT IN A RED DRESSOff-the-shoulder midi sheath offers tasteful hits of skin, and rosy checks complement any complexionFEELING SUNNY IN A YELLOW BLOUSEBold yellow-checked tie-front blouse directs attention to the waist for a whittled-looking middleGingham fun at your fingertips!Nail the bold boxes with a how-to from Hannah Rox It at FlawlessEnd.com□ White polish (like Wet n Wild Wild Shine Nail Color in French White Crème, $1, RiteAid.com)□ Light blue polish (like Smart Nail Lacquer in Pastel Light Blue, $2, KikoCosmetics.com)□ Dark blue polish (like Smart Nail Lacquer in Cobalt, $2, KikoCosmetics.com)□ Top coat1 Paint nails with two coats of white polish. Let dry.2 Using light blue polish, paint two vertical lines down each side…2 min
Woman's World|May 18, 2020Get the most from telemedicine!1. Pick the best setupFaceTime, Skype, Zoom…there are a host of programs that can help you chat with a physician on a device. “Just call your doctor’s office and they can tell you which one they use, plus how to download it,” says Yuna Rapoport, M.D., assistant professor of ophthalmology at Mount Sinai’s Icahn School of Medicine in New York City. Many insurers offer this service through health-care companies like Teladoc, Amwell and Doctor on Demand, and may even offer a discount.2. Gather your thoughts“Jot down your health concern and symptoms beforehand so you won’t forget anything important during the consult,” suggests Dr. Gersh. List any preexisting conditions and medications you use, the dates of previous surgeries, plus the contact information for your pharmacy. Want to show your doctor something…2 min
Woman's World|May 18, 2020No more uh-oh gotta-go!✔Empty twiceWhen you think your bladder is empty, stand for 10 to 15 seconds, then sit back down, lean forward slightly and try again. According to British researchers, this simple trick (called double voiding) can add one hour to the length of time you can wait between bathroom breaks. Adds urologist Anne Wright, M.D., double voiding is especially helpful if you have weak pelvic floor muscles, which make emptying your bladder more difficult.✔Nibble on berriesOne cup of blueberries brims with bladder-strengthening, germ-killing compounds (anthocyanins), and Canadian researchers say eating them daily can improve bladder health as effectively as cranberry juice, cutting your risk of leaks by as much as half.✔Massage your feetGiving your tootsies some TLC for 5 minutes twice daily can cut that gotta-go sensation by 20% in one…1 min
Woman's World|May 18, 2020Metabolismsuper boost✓ IT WORKS!Renee lost 127 lbs!Encouraged to slim down after developing heart issues, Renee Bryan felt hopeless. She’d failed at diets for 20 years. “No matter how strict I was, I didn’t get results like other people,” recalls the Nebraska tech pro, 51. Then she saw Haylie Pomroy on The Dr. Oz Show and heard her liver might be to blame. Intrigued, she tried Pomroy’s plan. “At first, it seemed like too much food,” she shares. But pounds poured off. Shrinking from a size 24 to an 8, her heart and health quickly improved. “Now I actually eat more and exercise less,” she marvels. “My doctor was flabbergasted. He thought I’d had weight-loss surgery!”If you’re looking for a feel-good way to shrink your waist, then—surprise!—you might want to consider giving…5 min
Woman's World|May 18, 20203 super-easy ways to meditate—that you may do already!✓With a light touchResearch shows meditation can be a struggle for many. But gently rubbing two fingertips together for 10 seconds is a form of tactile meditation that quickly tames tension, says Shirzad Chamine, Ph.D., author of Positive Intelligence. Shifting your focus from the stressor to a physical sensation instantly quiets the mind!✓With deep breathsAs soon as you feel a stress surge, taking eight deep breaths can turn off the “fight or flight” response, says mindfulness expert Chris Peterson, M.D., who explains the strategy lowers your heart rate to engage the parasympathetic nervous system, allowing you to stop anxiety-provoking thoughts.✓With movementA walking meditation boosts mood and energy, plus it slashes the risk of high blood pressure and more, says Christiane Northrup, M.D., author of Making Life Easy. Simply breathe deeply…1 min
Woman's World|May 18, 2020Delight with a game night!Kick off fun with a board game buffetSpark smiles with a game-themed treat table, like this one styled by Laura Aguirre (LaurasLittleParty.com) for her at-home game night. To get the look, top a table with a blue cloth, then stack game boxes to elevate a cake stand loaded with cupcakes. To make dice, decorate white boxes with black-dot label stickers and set on the table. Fun!Whip up some sweet ‘sundaes’Skip the worry of melted ice cream and enjoy a sundae in the form of an adorable cupcake! To make, bake a batch of your favorite cupcakes; let cool. Dab frosting on the top of the cupcakes, then roll out store-bought fondant and use a juice glass to cut circles; place one on each cupcake. Then drizzle with chocolate fudge sauce,…2 min
Woman's World|May 18, 2020Oh-so-delightful mango mmmNo-Bake Mango Mousse CakeShortcut shortbread cookie crust!32 shortbread cookies, from 10-oz. pkg., such as Lorna Doone, finely ground3 Tbs. butter, melted¾ cup heavy cream2 Tbs. + 1 cup sugar1½ (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, at room temp.2⅔ cups mango nectar, from .33.8-oz. cont.2 (.25 oz.) env. unflavored gelatinWhipped cream (optional)Easy as 1,2,3!1 Coat 8"x3" springform pan with cooking spray. In bowl, with fork, stir together ground cookies and butter; press evenly into bottom of pan. Chill until set, 30 min.2 On medium-high speed, beat heavy cream and 2 Tbs. sugar until stiff peaks form; reserve. In separate bowl, on medium speed, beat cream cheese with remaining sugar until smooth. On low speed, in ¼-cup additions, beat in 1¾ cups nectar, beating well after each addition. Batter will be thin. Reserve…1 min
Woman's World|May 18, 2020“Help me turn my trash into cash”Discover your hidden gemsCash in on nostalgiaTreasure is in the eye of the beholder, promises eBay expert Ann Eckhart, who says that a few surprisingly sought-after items you likely have around the house include VHS tapes of TV shows that never got released on DVD and old concert T-shirts—even if they’re stained. On eBay, VHS tapes of Northern Exposure, for example, can bring in $25 per volume, and ’70s and ’80s Blue Oyster Cult concert tees go for over $100. “Items that capture the not-so-distant past are always valuable to someone.”Don’t toss theseHolding on to scraps of wrapping paper or old greeting cards? Just bundle them in themed lots—say, botanical prints or bright colors—to sell on Etsy or eBay. “‘Junk journaling,’ where people create their own diaries, is very popular…3 min
Woman's World|May 18, 20204 genius ways to outsmart sneaky bank charges!Check your credit limitA new report reveals that banks have been increasing credit lines without notifying cardholders. And research shows you tend to spend the same percentage of your credit line no matter how much it is—so if you carry $4,000 in debt on a $5,000 limit, you’ll end up carrying $8,000 if the ceiling is raised to $10,000. You won’t realize it went up, but you’re able to spend more. The fix? Check your limits regularly and set a budget based on your income, debts and regular expenses. This way, you avoid accidentally overspending!Nix overdraft protectionAlmost all of us have had an overdraft—we withdraw cash from our account and our balance falls below zero. One survey found that 66% of us are unaware that fees charged for these mistakes…2 min
Woman's World|May 18, 2020A father’s protectionBarreling down the narrow mountainside road, I felt the thrill of racing, leaning my car into the turns. Blind bends swerved along the riverbank, leaving no place to go except water, should matters go awry. I knew speeding wasn’t wise, especially on such a curvy road, but there were no other cars in sight in either direction and I just got caught up in the exhilaration.I was alone in the car, deep into the moment, when I began to smell cigarette smoke. I didn’t smoke, but the smell was too strong to deny. But it wasn’t just any cigarette smoke.It was the unmistakable smell of Matinee Lights—the brand my father smoked until the day he died.The smell of the Matinee Lights filled the front seat area, emanating from the passenger…3 min
Woman's World|May 18, 2020For the week of Sunday, May 17, to Saturday, May 23TAURUS Apr. 20–May 20You’ll be feeling confident about moneymaking projects from the 20th on. Sharing your ideas proves inspiring—and lucrative. And on the 21st, an eye-opening experience can boost your emotional and physical well-being. Enjoy!Lucky days: May 17, 20, 21Lucky numbers: 2, 9, 11LEO July 23–Aug. 22Dive into an exciting new wellness routine on the 19th, but take it one step at a time to stay firing on all cylinders. Give your all to a collaboration with colleagues on the 22nd. Team effort sets everyone up for success!Lucky days: May 17, 18, 22Lucky numbers: 6, 9, 11SCORPIO Oct. 23–Nov. 21You may be tempted to take on an excess of to-do’s on the 19th. Do your best to prioritize and preempt burnout. Around the 22nd, open up about your emotions with…4 min
Woman's World|May 18, 2020Relax and have fun this weekMUSICSing along to tunes by Craig Morgan!Get set to be inspired when country music star and Army veteran Craig Morgan releases his first album in four years titled God, Family, Country on May 22. The record features five new songs and five remastered fan favorites, including “That’s What I Love About Sunday” and “Little Bit of Life.” New music includes a cover of Gavin DeGraw’s “Soldier” as well as “Sippin’ on the Simple Life,” which Craig wrote with a pair of active-duty Army Airborne Rangers before they left for Afghanistan. Also on the album is the personal ballad “The Father, My Son and the Holy Ghost,” which he wrote in honor of his late son, Jerry.STARZCrack the case with Hightown!Meet Jackie Quiñones, a hard-partying federal Fishery Service agent in Cape…3 min
Woman's World|May 18, 2020“We can beatany big challenge!”One night in 2015, unable to sleep, Lisa Edge mindlessly scrolled through an animal rescue site on Facebook. As photos of puppies flickered before her eyes, Lisa’s finger suddenly paused. You sweet baby, she sighed, gazing at a tiny white fluffball. Less than a year old, the co*ckapoo had been found abandoned in California, without eyes and with deformed back legs. Lisa’s heart ached for the little guy, and the Mineral Point, Wisconsin, animal lover found herself thinking: I want to help him.Having been a mom to disabled pets in the past, Lisa was quickly approved to adopt Noah. When she picked him up at the airport, his front legs immediately embraced her in a hug, as if to say, “Thank you for saving me.”“You’re welcome,” Lisa whispered.As Noah settled…3 min
Woman's World|May 18, 2020Body-beautiful-just in time!My belly is bloated!Depuff it with a castor oil packAnti-inflammatory castor oil stimulates lymph flow and circulation to reduce swelling and “slim” the appearance of false belly fat.▪ TRY IT! Soak a washcloth in castor oil and place on the belly; cover with plastic wrap. Add a heating pad (this increases circulation) on top and relax for 30 minutes; rinse. Use twice a week.I have stretch marks!Erase them with an argan oil scrubWhether on your breasts, legs or belly, the skin “tears” are no match for argan oil! Its linoleic acid repairs damage, and its vitamin E improves elasticity while hydrating to “fill” them in. Pair with sea salt (its magnesium and calcium nourish skin) to speed results.▪ TRY IT! Mix ½ Tbs. of argan oil and ½ Tbs. of…2 min
Woman's World|May 18, 2020This week’s Radical Health tipThe flavor booster that STRENGTHENS YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEMThe digestive system contains 70% of the body’s immune cells, making it the cornerstone of our immune systems.To strengthen these crucial cells and shore up your virus-fighting power, I recommend enjoying 1 tsp. of miso paste daily. Popular in Japanese cooking, this probiotic paste adds a salty, slightly meaty flavor to soups, stews and even salad dressings. Tip: Darker colors deliver a more pronounced flavor but no greater benefits, so opt for a light, white or sweet miso if you prefer a milder taste!courtesy of Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D.For more, text RADICAL to 208-254-6002 or visit RadicalMetabolism.com…1 min
Woman's World|May 18, 2020Coronavirus claims: Hype or hope?Claim: Gargling with salt water can cure COVID-19Hope: While gargling with salt water won’t cure the novel coronavirus COVID-19, daily gargles are a simple way to soothe irritated tissues and reduce inflammation, notes Terry Wahls, M.D., a clinical professor of medicine at Iowa University and author of The Wahls Protocol. This makes them helpful not only for easing sore throats but also in preventing worrisome coughs—the last thing anyone wants right now. Dr. Wahls recommends gargling with a mix of 8 oz. of warm water and 1 tsp. of virus-fighting iodized salt. Bonus: The very act of gargling activates the nervous-system response to produce calming effects. Dr. Wahls adds, “That’s why I’m gargling more than ever these days!”Claim: Vitamin C can reduce COVID-19 symptomsHope: ICU doctors in some COVID-19 hot…3 min
Woman's World|May 18, 2020Eat more to burn more!While using this approach from Haylie Pomroy’s The Burn, eat breakfast within 30 minutes of waking up and spread sittings evenly. For any meal, swap in a serving each of protein, fat and fruit, plus unlimited nonstarchy veggies. Twice daily, snack on soup (recipe right). Still hungry? Have celery or more soup. Drink half your body weight in ounces of water (a 180-pound woman would sip 90 oz.). As always, get your doctor’s okay to try any new plan.BREAKFASTBlend 3 cups greens, 1 peeled grapefruit or orange, ¼ raw beet, 1 Tbs. sunflower butter, 1 Tbs. coconut oil, ½ cup water and ½ cup ice.LUNCHTop a large leafy green salad with diced cooked chicken breast, diced hard-cooked egg and olive-oil vinaigrette; add a side of sliced mango or peaches.TEABoil 7…1 min
Woman's World|May 18, 2020“Hope keeps us strong and joyful!”During her more than 50 years as a beloved actress, Marlo Thomas has expanded her résumé to include writer, producer and social activist, all while juggling her favorite role: wife to talk-show host Phil Donahue. But it’s the little things in life that Marlo counts as her biggest blessings: “I love a man who loves me, and I have family and friends who keep me smiling!” she tells Woman’s World.Yet behind that radiant smile, Marlo has also had to navigate life’s speed bumps, including the devastating death of her father, Danny Thomas. “It’s hard to believe he’s been gone 29 years,” she shares wistfully of the late actor, who used his fame to help ill children when he opened St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.After losing her father,…5 min
Woman's World|May 18, 20203 tips to game night success!1 Serve a salty snackWith all the desserts and fruity sips, a bite of something salty will wake up taste buds by contrasting all those sweet flavors. Keep it simple with snacks like popcorn, pretzels, cheese-flavored crackers and chips. To make it easy to munch while competing (and save table space), portion snacks into paper cups and stack into a pyramid on a cake stand for a fun display.2 Set up game stationsSome games (like Monopoly) can go on for hours, so consider limiting each game to a few rounds (or even 15 to 20 minutes) to keep everyone engaged. Set up each game in a different part of the room or yard, and rotate to the next when time’s up. In the middle of a move? Whoever is ahead…1 min
Woman's World|May 18, 2020Dinner made easy!So easy, so delicious!Vegetable Egg RollsAuthentic egg rolls are a cinch to make with just 6 ingredients3 Tbs. oil1 (14 oz.) pkg. coleslaw mix8 oz. sliced mushrooms3 scallions, thinly sliced½ cup teriyaki sauce6 egg roll wrappers, from 1-lb. pkg.• In 12" nonstick skillet, heat 1 Tbs. oil over medium-high heat. Add coleslaw, mushrooms and scallions; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8 min. Stir in 3 Tbs. teriyaki sauce.• Place wrappers diagonally on surface. Dividing equally, spoon slaw mixture into center of each, about ⅔ cup per wrapper. Fold bottom corner up over filling. Fold two opposite corners on right and left sides over center; starting from bottom, roll up to enclose filling.• In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. In two batches, cook rolls, seam sides down, turning, until browned, 7–8…3 min
Woman's World|May 18, 2020“I make up to $500 a week making food deliveries!”“My family’s finances shifted when my husband went back to school. And though I’d been working as a screenwriter for years, I needed a way to supplement my income, especially as our four children started to go off to college.“Then one day, I was chatting with my daughter, and she said, ‘I’ve got to go. I have to do a Dash.’ She explained that she was making money delivering restaurant food to people through the mobile service DoorDash. All you need is access to a vehicle, a driver’s license and a phone to install the app. ‘I could do that too!’ I thought. So I went online, completed the registration and orientation and downloaded the app.“For my first job, I drove to a local restaurant, picked up the order and…1 min
Woman's World|May 18, 2020Me time!CROSSWORDUse the letters highlighted in the finished puzzle to spell a soothing beauty treatment perfect for pamperingACROSS1 Drive-—5 Not nearby9 Streetcar13 Arrangement holder17 Circular earring18 The — Ranger19 Pearl Harbor locale20 Get-up-and-go21 Offering22 Bearded animal23 Watch face24 Auctioneer’s closing word25 Usual27 Wrinkle remover29 Takes a little nibble of31 Expected32 — wing and a prayer (2 wds.)33 Photog’s request35 “Doe, —” (The Sound of Music lyrics) (2 wds.)38 Teeming (with)40 Put on44 Half a dozen45 Zodiac animal47 Oyster gems49 Amtrak stop: Abbr.50 Tel —, Israel52 Talk like Daffy Duck54 Frigid finish55 Small buzzer56 Willing to wait58 Pep —60 Proof of ownership61 Time worth remembering62 Alphabetizes, e.g.63 Was in first place64 Cook on the outside67 Throw68 Cowboy seats72 Box tops73 Vogue74 Common contraction76 Center of an egg77 Wear and tear78 Court sport80…3 min
Woman's World|May 18, 2020Circle of kindness“SEEING THEIR EXCITEMENT ENDED UP MAKING MY DAY AFTER ALL!”I was off to the supermarket intending to stock up on laundry detergent with a coupon I had for $2 off. I was excited to catch this deal! However, by the time we arrived, the shelves had been cleared of the size I was looking for. Although I was disappointed to have missed out, I happened to notice some people buying a big bag of the same brand of detergent pods, so I decided to happily give them my coupon so they could save a few dollars! They were very grateful. Seeing their excitement ended up making my day after all!—Amy King, London, Ontario, Canada“HIS GESTURE SWEETENED THE REST OF MY TRIP HOME!”Driving home from work late one night, my car…2 min
Woman's World|May 18, 2020It happened this week!• Carol Burnett received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1975. Her signature ear tug started as a It happened this week! hello to her grandmother.• Saltwater taffy was created in 1883. Per legend, a storm flooded a candy shop with ocean water, hence the name!• The first episode of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood aired in 1967. His iconic cardigans were all knitted by his mother.• Star Search, hosted by Ed McMahon, last aired in 1995. Famous contestants include Ray Romano, LeAnn Rimes and Drew Carey.• Levi Strauss received a patent for the rivets that were key to his denim pants design in 1873. Strauss himself never wore jeans!…1 min
Woman's World|May 18, 20203 free ways to help shelter pets during a crisisSpread the word online!Without adoption events, shelters rely on social media to spread the word of adoptable pets. Share your local shelters’ dogs and cats on your page to boost their views.Make a boredom buster!“Dropping off homemade toys is an easy way to help shelter pets have fun!” says Jennifer Lane, Humane Society marketing director. Find ideas at CVHumane.org!Donate household items!Visit CVHumane.org/wish-list for simple household items—like old towels, Q-tips, peanut butter or nail clippers—you can deliver to shelters.…1 min
Woman's World|May 18, 2020Quick tricks to even more summer-beautifulTo sidestep sweat stainsMix 1 Tbs. of baking soda and 2 tsp. of water, scrub onto sweat-prone areas for 1 minute; pat dry. The powder sops up excess moisture and kills any odor-causing bacteria.To trim inches from legsSpray self-tanner (like Neutrogena MicroMist Airbrush Sunless Tanning Spray, Target.com) all over the body. Once dry, spray a thin stripe down the inside and outside of each thigh; blend. This creates shadows that make legs appear slim and toned.To prolong hair regrowthJust shaving “against the grain” cuts hair at a harsh angle and causes it to grow back faster and spikier. Instead: Swipe the razor in the direction that hair grows first, then do a second pass in the opposite direction. This technique ensures the closest shave so you won’t have to re-shave…1 min
Woman's World|May 18, 2020Pamper-you ways to feel a decade younger✔ Savor coffee with this milkRecent research found that for every cup of coffee subjects drank, their telomeres were 33.8 base pairs longer—the equivalent of over a year younger! “Coffee’s many compounds reduce inflammation,” lengthening telomeres in the process, says William W. Li, M.D., author of Eat to Beat Disease. Boost the effects by stirring in two parts milk. Brigham Young University researchers found folks who drank more milk erased 4.5 years from biological age. Tip: Choose 1% milk since 2% doesn’t deliver the same effects.✔ Send warm wishesSending your heart to a loved one not only makes you feel great, Harvard research finds that it literally reverses aging. That’s because taking a moment to mentally wish others well triggers a flood of stress-lowering oxytocin—aka the love hormone—which protects telomere…1 min
Woman's World|May 18, 2020Double-dutyfat burners!Reading this helps you shed weight AND slash worry by up to 70%!To lose weight faster on any diet, flip through the health pages of your Woman’s World magazine! South Dakota State University investigators say regularly catching up on articles offering healthy nutrition and fitness advice helps you drop pounds 60% faster by keeping your motivation high. Another perk: British researchers say relaxing with a magazine or book you enjoy sends your stress levels plunging nearly 70% in just 6 minutes!Boost metabolism with H2OThink the only way to supercharge your ability to burn fat is by training for a marathon? Thankfully, that’s not so! German researchers discovered a surprisingly simple way to keep your metabolism humming: Simply sip 16 oz. of water, and you’ll spike your metabolic rate by 30%…3 min
Woman's World|May 18, 2020“I finally cured my exhaustion and brain fog!”As she stared into her young daughters’ eyes, Myra Godfrey’s heart broke. “I’m sorry, girls, Mommy is too tired to play today,” she explained. And as the girls sadly walked away, Myra’s own eyes filled with tears. This has to change, she despaired.For more than two years, Myra had been bouncing from doctor to doctor, desperate to find the reason for her constant exhaustion, brain fog and achy joints. She underwent extensive testing, but doctors couldn’t pinpoint the cause.As months passed, Myra was able to do less and less. Her home and work life suffered, and she grew more depressed with each passing day, yet she refused to give up on herself.Finally, in 2008, Myra was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a chronic disorder that causes widespread pain throughout the body, fatigue…3 min
Woman's World|May 18, 2020Dinner? Done!Artichoke and Zucchini PizzaSkip takeout and bake this masterpiece in just 25 minutes1 (15–16 oz.) pkg. refrigerated pizza dough, at room temp.1 Tbs. olive oil2 small zucchini (about 8 oz.)1 cup pizza sauce1⅓ cups shredded Fontina cheese1 (14 oz.) can artichoke hearts, drained, halved1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved4 Tbs. crumbled feta cheese12 pitted Kalamata olives¼ cup packed fresh basil leaves• Heat oven to 450°F. Coat 2 (10") round pizza pans with cooking spray. Divide dough into 2 pieces. On lightly floured surface, roll out or stretch each dough piece into a 10" round; transfer to pans.• Brush each dough round with ½ Tbs. oil. Bake until starting to brown, 8–10 min. Meanwhile, using vegetable peeler, shave zucchini lengthwise into thin ribbons.• Spread ½ cup pizza sauce over each crust to…4 min
Woman's World|May 18, 2020Relax and unwind ina stylish ‘spa’ oasis!POPS OF PURPLE + PLUSH DETAILS“It’s easy to turn any bathroom into a relaxing oasis, but my first step is always organizing—it’s calming when clutter is out of sight,” says interior designer Meridith Baer. Another calming idea: Pop blooms from the yard into jars or bring in a potted plant. “They add an elegant flourish, plus most plants thrive from the shower steam.” Here, relaxing shades of purple, plants and plush bath mats combine for a spa-worthy look. For big impact, try an accent wall, like the one shown, using stick-on patterned wallpaper.SPA ESSENTIALS + FRESH GREENERY“All it takes is a simple cubby or shelf unit to set up an eye-catching yet functional bathroom vignette,” says Cutler. “Folding a stack of fluffy towels and grouping them in one spot creates…2 min
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Woman's World|May 18, 2020Four-legged sleuthFollowing along behind Grace as she visited her flower beds, Alfred, her basset hound, wagged his tail expectantly. “No treats,” she cautioned, but he lived in eternal hope.Last month, when Melonie had hosted the book club, she’d had the most elegant decorations. Grace couldn’t match that, but fresh flowers and chocolate had an appeal as well. She put the blooms in a vase and pulled her aunt’s silver bowls from the cupboard and filled them overflowing with chocolate kisses and peppermint patties.Sandi arrived early, greeted Alfred at the door and stepped around him. She owned a bookstore and each month brought a sampling of books by the author of the month.This month, they were reading Agatha Christie, A Caribbean Mystery. The bright flowers fit perfectly with the Caribbean setting.Melonie arrived…4 min
Woman's World|May 18, 2020Wading for Mr. RightWhen the magazine she worked for wanted someone to write a piece on fly-fishing at a charming river lodge, Isabel had jumped at the chance to try something new—and to finally get her mind off her breakup. So she’d watched some videos, read a fly-fishing book and packed her bags.As she stepped into the clear river in her new waist-high waders, her pole held high, she picked her way along the rocky shore where a few other fishermen were set up downstream. Then, she mimicked what she learned and let her lure fly. The sun was shining, and for 10 whole minutes she thought, I am the Queen of the River! And then, a snag. She tugged but couldn’t get her line loose.“Looks like you’re stuck there,” a voice startled…4 min
