Woman`s World - May 30, 2016 USA
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Woman`s World - May 30, 2016 USA
May 30, 2016 God Bless America #1 candle scent for INSTANT CALM! 1.89 You can earn $ JAPANESE HAIR-GROWTH ! BREAKTHROUGH This oil heals scalp inflammation and nourishes follicles! BOTOX IN A BOTTLE! This vitamin reverses wrinkles! SUMMER’S HOTTEST ! S D BEACH REA u won’t Relax with books yo want to put down! BEAT STRESS with a burger! SUMMER SAFEDRIVING SECRET! Drink this to avoid fender-benders! Cutest cupcakes! CA$H FOR JUNK MAIL! DR. OZ’S Slimming probiotic miracle! LOSE 20 lbs 40 lbs 100 lbs! Memorial Day Cookout fun! Red, White Best-ever chicken and ribs! and Blue Sangria! > Start your week with a smile! Volume XXXVII, Number 22, May 30, 2016 This week ON THE COVER 14 #1 candle scent for instant calm! 15 Japanese hair-regrowth breakthrough! 16 Botox in a bottle! 36 Summer’s hottest beach reads! 14 Beat stress with a burger! 12 Summer safe-driving secret! 28 Memorial Day cookout fun! 18 Dr. Oz’s slimming probiotic miracle! 25 You can earn ca$h for your junk mail! BE INFORMED! 36 Check out 2016’s hottest beach reads! 4 Start Your Week in the Know! 6 Have Fun this Week! 20 Japanese secrets for stress-free happiness! 24 Spend less on summer travel! 41 Ask America’s Ultimate Experts And I ’ m proud to be an American, Where at least I know I ’ m free. And I won’t forget the men who died, Who gave that right to me. —Lee Greenwood, “Proud to Be an American” LOOK YOUR BEST! 8 Feel vacation-happy with a touch of the tropics! 10 Brighten your summer with fruity nail art! FEEL TERRIFIC! 15 Your worry-free guide to suspicious lumps and bumps 16 Foods that speed fat burn! EXPRESS YOUR CREATIVITY & LOVE! 22 Welcome a hero home! 23 Display your patriotic pride all summer long! 27 Shortcut cookie magic! 33 Perfect for a cookout! 38 Surround yourself with elegant blue-and-white toile! 47 Have Fun with Kids! 32 Have a subs and soda party! RELAX & HAVE FUN! 26 Relax with a health-boosting citrus cocktail! 32 Kick off the summer with subs and sodas! 44 Read a Romance! 46 Your Horoscope! elebrate your patriotism Washington D.C.! zzle Of The Week ni Mystery ain Games ve & Laughter L INSPIRED! Happy Tip! u smell Next time yoss, take a ra g t cu freshly that aroma is deep whiff—ven to lower study-pro aving you le stress levels, stantly in g lin fee calm! Days of Inspiration y Guardian Angel Moment For You u Deserve Good Things! T INSPIRING PEOPLE! 23 Give your door the star-spangled treatment! 2 WOMAN’S WORLD 5/30/16 42 Erica fell 60 feet off a cliff—and survived! 45 Circle of Kindness 50 Taylor was sure her lost wallet was gone for good, but 10-year-old Nasim came to her rescue! 54 Lisa makes sure underprivileged kids have the happiest birthdays ever! We’d love to hear from you! EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Stephanie Saible CREATIVE DIRECTOR Rich Moscato CHIEF SENIOR EDITOR Nuna Alberts MANAGING EDITOR Amanda Prost SENIOR EDITORS Katie Alberts, Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Kristin Higson-Hughes, Kristina Mastrocola, Allison Nemetz FEATURES Taryn Phillips-Quinn CRAFTS Cathy Olivucci COVER FEATURES Beth Weissman FOOD Christine Koury, Dir. Susan Chiusano, Betsy Jordan, Christina LaBate SPECIAL FEATURES Rachel Cosma, Hannah Chenoweth HEALTH Linda Hamilton FASHION AND SHOPPING Stephanie Groves, Dana Squilla FICTION Patricia Gaddis PHOTOS Tara LeMaistre, Ursula Martini, Cara Bernstein, Donna Sickels COPY DESK Tammy French, Carlo DeCarlo, Nancy Heller ART Susan Kass, Erik Jacobsen, Gia Giacchi ASSISTANT EDITOR Bianca Lissandrello READER SERVICE Debbie Ebanks Cover photo: Mike McGregor/Contour by Getty Images. Other photos: Shutterstock; HBB (2); Sharon Currier (CraftsnCoffee.com); Comstock Images/Getty Images. Recipe and photos from Sweets & Treats with Six Sisters Stuff. Reprinted with permission of Shadow Mountain Publishing Group. Borrowed from the blogs! We bring the fun from the Inter et to your kitchen! Perfect for summer: Frozen pink lemonade pie! Start your week with a Laugh Two summertime favorites—pink lemonade and vanilla ice cream— combine in one luscious dessert! “My husband loves anything and everything with ice cream in it,” says Kirsten, who along with her five siblings creates fun recipes like this one on SixSistersStuff.com! Make it yourself! T 1 qt. (4 cups) vanilla ice cream, softened T 1 can (6 oz.) frozen pink lemonade concentrate T 1 tub (4 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed T Liquid red food coloring, optional T 2 prepared graham cracker pie crusts T Strawberries and lemon wedges, optional O In large bowl, mix ice cream, lemonade concentrate, whipped topping and, if desired, a few drops of food coloring. Spoon and spread ice cream mixture into crusts. Freeze until firm, about 4 hours. If desired, garnish with strawberries and lemon. For yellow lemonade pie, replace pink lemonade concentrate with regular lemonade concentrate and add a few drops of yellow food coloring. Makes 16 servings. “I don’t believe it’s just a coincidence the alphabet soup spells out ‘Mow the lawn.’ ” Q Why did the Let the pie stand at room temperature a few minutes before serving to make it easier to cut. What makes me happy “We appreciate their gratitude! music teacher need a ladder? A To reach the high notes! —The sisters of SixSistersStuff.com You deserve a little lift! “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” Ralph Waldo Emerson I’m so happy when my husband of 65 years wears his World War II veteran’s cap out and about. I love the way he looks in it, and nothing makes me happier than when people—including young men and women in uniform—stop to shake his hand and thank him for his service. We never expect those warm greetings, but they are always appreciated! —Gloria Rosenthal, Valley Stream, NY Do you have a happy moment to share? E-mail a clear photo and description of it, along with your name, address, phone number and e-mail, to: Happiness@WomansWorldMag. com. Or mail it to: What Makes Me Happy, Woman’s World, 270 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632. We’ll pay you $50 if we publish your story; submissions may be edited for style. To get in touch: CALL 201-569-0006 (Ext. 220) FAX 201-569-3584 WRITE Woman’s World, 270 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632. E-MAIL [email protected] SHARE YOUR STORY wwfeatures@ WomansWorldMag.com. We’ll pay $250 if we publish your feature story. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK Facebook.com/WomansWorldMag TO ORDER A SUBSCRIPTION OR FOR HELP WITH A SUBSCRIPTION: 800-216-6981 Woman’s World is published weekly. In the U.S., the subscription price for 50 issues is $59.60; in Canada, $109.60 in U.S. funds; for foreign orders, $134.60, in U.S. funds. Please send payment to: Woman’s World, P.O. Box 422586, Palm Coast, FL 32142-2586, log onto WomansWorld.com/subscribe or call 800-216-6981. Send address changes to WOMAN’S WORLD, P.O. Box 422586, Palm Coast, FL 32142-2586. Periodicals postage is paid at Englewood Cliffs, NJ and additional mailing offices. Mailing Lists: From time to time we make our subscriber list available to companies who sell goods and services by mail that we believe would interest our readers. If you would rather not receive such mailings, please send your full name, complete mailing address and name of the magazine title to which you subscribe to: Bauer Publishing, Attn: Circulation, 270 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632. FOR BACK ISSUES, see page 52. FOR POSTMASTER INFO, see page 55. Printed in the USA. “Goldilocks gives this place five stars.” Kids are f UnNy! M y four-year-old grandson just got a new puppy, and the whole family has been learning to train her. When I asked him what her latest trick was, my grandson ran over to me with one of his snacks and said, “Nana, sit!” —Maria Moore, Newton, MA OHave a personal story to share? Send it to: Features Department, Woman’s World, 270 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 or e-mail [email protected]. We’ll pay $250 for full-length stories published and $50 for each “Kids are funny!” that we use. All submissions become the property of Woman’s World and may be edited, published or otherwise re-used in any medium. 5/30/16 WOMAN’S WORLD 3 Start your week in the know! This week’s Hot Trend hether you’re W going to catch Alice Through the Looking Glass in the theater or just want to add fairy-tale magic to your day, these Inspired by the Mad Hatter, this desk accessory set comes with a pencil cup, pencils and a feather pen! $29.95 at DisneyStore.com. Mirror compact, $16.95 at DisneyStore com. Mug, $14 at Westland Giftware. com. Wallet, $38 at Loungefly.com. arrings, 8.99 at irlprops. com. Cheshire Cat tote bag and pouch, $99 by Colleen Atwood at Kohls.com. Throw blanket, $34.99 at BedBath And Beyond. com. Cookie jar, $64 at WestlandGiftware.com. 4 WOMAN’S WORLD 5/30/16 Watch, $80, Swatch.com for stores. Sandals, $170 at IrregularChoice. com. It happened This week! PARENTING NEWS! The secret to safer passwords! Think constantly changing your online passwords keeps you safer? Surprise! Doing so actually makes you more susceptible to security breaches, reveals recent Carnegie Mellon research. The more often you swap them, the more worn out you become trying to come up with—and remember—new combinations, prompting you to make easier-to-figure-out passwords! Provided yours is fairly complex (it should include at least eight random letters and numbers), swapping passwords every six months to a year should be enough to keep you safe. The perks of being an older sibling! Becoming a big brother or sister before kindergarten lowers kids’ risk of becoming obese! University of Michigan researchers discovered that first graders who were four or younger when their siblings were born enjoyed healthier body masses than kids who were only children. They theorize that parents might be more conscious about what they feed their oldest if they know a younger child is watching—and provide them with healthier foods as a result! HEALTH NEWS! Get moving to keep your memory sharp! The more calories you burn daily, the more likely you are to have a sharp memory, reveals a new Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease study! Even better? It doesn’t matter if you do “real” exercise, like biking or jogging, or stay active by doing housework, gardening or volunteering: All calorie burning has a positive effect and can help prevent age-related brain issues! Do this to make meals more delicious! Before you dig in, pull out your smartphone and snap a shot of your meal—not only will you find it easier to keep track of what you eat, your food will actually be tastier! A new study in the Journal of Consumer Marketing reports that taking a photograph puts you “in the moment,” making you more likely to appreciate your food— and savor every bite! “To be honest, my dad didn’t care if I was a plumber or if I was an actor. He just said, ‘Whatever you do, do it well. Be humble, work hard and be a man.’ ” —Scott Eastwood on-the-go HELP A HERO! Send energy to the troops! Do you have unopened, in-date packages of beef jerky (any size or flavor) to share? Send them to Tip of the Spear! This nonprofit organization will ship them to Special Forces, Marines and other American troops stationed in Afghanistan, who love the high-protein snack as an energy source (it’s a great morale booster for them!). Mail items to Tip of the Spear, P.O. Box 3083, Sugar Land, TX 77487, and learn more at TipOfTheSpear.org. O Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis received a patent in 1873 for work pants with copper rivets. The rivets were Davis’s invention. A tailor in Reno, Nevada, he’d used them to strengthen the canvas pants Strauss was manufacturing. In exchange for his idea, Strauss made Davis his production manager. And later, when the duo switched from using canvas to blue denim, blue jeans were born! O The Earth passed through the tail of Halley’s Comet in 1910—and nothing happened! Dire predictions that a deadly comet gas would be released had worried citizens lining up and shelling out big bucks for “anti-comet pills” and gas masks! O The action-adventure film Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, released in 1984, brought in a record-breaking $45.7 million at the box office in its first week. Several characters were named after the film-makers’ pets: The inspiration for the “Indiana” in Jones’ name was executive producer George Lucas’ Alaskan malamute. Willie Scott’s name came from director Steven Spielberg’s cocker spaniel Willie, while Short Round was in honor of co-writer Willard Huyck’s Shetland sheepdog! O Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—creator of the famous fictional detective Sherlock Holmes—was born in Scotland in 1859. Although he opened an ophthalmology practice in London, he wrote in his autobiography that he never had a single patient, and so began writing to fill the empty time! O Robert Allen Zimmerman was born in 1941 in Minnesota. Before he legally changed his name to Bob Dylan in 1962 and became the legendary folk rock singer-songwriter, he briefly worked as a piano player going by the name Elston Gunnn! O Lever Brothers registered “Wisk” as the trademark for America’s first liquid laundry detergent in 1956. Its “Ring Around the Collar” ad campaign, introduced in 1968 to spotlight the detergent’s ability to erase those often difficult-to-treat stains, proved so popular, it remained in use for more than three decades! Photos: iStockphoto; Fotolia; courtesy of Disney; courtesy of vendor (10); Andersen Ross/Getty Images; NI QIN/Getty Images; Laura Doss/Corbis; Jeffrey Mayer/Getty Images; Tierfotoagentur/Alamy; Paramount/Getty Images; Photofest. 5/30/16 WOMAN’S WORLD 5 > Have f this week! Serve up tasty new hot dogs! See your favorite country stars live! It’s time to get out your cowboy boots—country music’s biggest acts are coming to a city near you on their summer tours! Kenny Chesney! Loyal member of No Shoes Nation? Se Chesney on his “Spread the Love” tour, with spe cial guests Miranda Lambert, Sam Hunt and Old Dominion! Visit KennyChesney.com for info. The Dixie Chicks! Love those classic Dixie Chicks songs like “Longtime Gone” and “Wide Open Spaces”? Catch the trio on their first national tour in more than a decade! Head to DixieChicks.com/tour. Keith Urban! The country crooner’s 50-date tour will showcase new hits like “Break on Me” and old favorites like “Somebody Like You.” Visit KeithUrban.net for tickets. Can’t make it? Listen to Urban’s brandnew Ripcord album, in stores now! Padma Lakshmi Across the country, locals are crazy about their region’s signature hot dogs—and their deliciously unique creations will have your Memorial Day guests raving! O Arizona! To make the state’s beloved “Sonoran Dog,” wrap a hot dog in bacon Arizona’s before grilling, then top with pinto bean Sonoran Dog mayo, salsa and guacamole! O Seattle! Re-create the Rainy City’s spe smothering hot dogs with cream cheese, then topping with grilled onions and sliced jalapeños! One thing Seattleites skip? Ketchup! O Ohio! In Ohio, the standard is the “Polish Boy,” an all-beef frank covered in coleslaw, barbecue sauce and hot sauce. Don’t skip the best part: a serving of French fries on top! an’sWo omBook rl d W O Georgia! Warning: You’ll need a fork to enjoy Columbus’ signature “Scrambled Dog”—a plate of chopped-up hot dogs covered with chili, onions, pickles and oyster crackers! Club Novey. When famous Brazilian writer Beatriz Yagoda vanishes, her American editor, Emma, hops on a plane to follow her trail. Leaving a snowstorm in Pittsburgh to trek through South America, Emma is determined to find her friend— if she can make it past a vicious loan shark who also has his sights set on Beatriz. WOMAN’S WORLD 5/30/16 The second-annual “Red Nose Day Special” is back to help children in need! Offering comedy sketches, movie parodies and musical performances, last year’s special featured more than 65 stars and donated its entire $21 million profit. Tune in to NBC on Thursday, May 26th, at 9 p.m. ET! Take your kids to see Angry Birds! One of the most successful video games ever created has been turned into a movie with an all-star cast! The upcoming 3-D animated comedy, Angry Birds, takes us back in time to answer the question we’ve all been wondering: Why are the Angry Birds so angry? Catch it in theaters May 20th! Solve a heart-pounding mystery! ' Ways to Disappear by Idra 6 Catch an inspiring TV special! ' The Girls She Left Behind by Sarah Graves. In a small town in Maine, a dangerous fire rages out of control—and teenager Tara Wylie is reported missing while a kidnapper is loose. Homicide detective Lizzie Snow draws closer and closer to the flames to find Tara. But when Tara’s unreliable mother hides a secret that could help the investigation, the case reaches a standstill. ' Where I Lost Her by T. Greenwood. After several failed attempts to both conceive and adopt, former power couple Tess and Jake are more distant than ever. When Tess swears she saw a tiny, half-dressed girl run into the woods, she spirals into an obsessive need to find her. Photos: NBC/Getty Images; Sony Pictures; Jim Spellman/Getty Images; John Lamparski/ Getty Images; Tribune Content Agency/Alamy; Shutterstock; courtesy of vendor (3). Pure Silk Shave Cream contains aloe to moisturize your skin, giving you the smoothest, most touchable legs without irritation. Shaving with Pure Silk is the easiest way to love your legs! *NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. LOVE YOUR LEGS GETAWAY SWEEPSTAKES OPEN TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 48 CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES & D.C. 13 YEARS AND OLDER. VOID IN AK, HI AND WHERE PROHIBITED. Sweepstakes starts 10:00 a.m. ET on 3/1/16 and ends 11:59 pm ET 12/31/16. For Official Rules, prize descriptions and odds disclosure, visit www.LegsLikePureSilk.com/sweeps. Sponsor: Perio, Inc. 6156 Wilcox Rd, Dublin, OH, 43016. Feel vacation-happy with Whether you’re headed for a sunny getaway or relaxing at home, these cheery tropical-inspired picks will put you in a vacation mood! Give any outfit a dash of tropical pizzazz with an enamel pineapple ring! $16, Accessorize (Accessorize.com, style #9811979850). $20, SO (Kohls. com, style name “Tropical Retro Square Sunglasses”). $62, Magid (eBags.com, style name “Leaf Canvas Print Tote”). Layer this palm frond printed blouse over your favorite cami—or try it as a chic swim coverup! $39.99, Chadwicks of Boston (Chadwicks. com). Sequined tablet case can also be carried as a clutch! $15, Mud Pie (Mud-Pie.com, style #8613234P). Comfy jute-bottomed wedges are embroidered with adorable palm trees! $69, LAUREN by Ralph Lauren (Zappos.com, style name “Cecilia”). 8 WOMAN’S WORLD 5/30/16 a Touch of the tropics! Stow sunscreen, lip balm and other beachy essentials in this waterproof pouch! $12.50, PBteen (PBteen.com, style name “Spring Break Multi Surf Floral Beauty Pouch”). Jazz up basic shorts with a stylish sequined tee! $17.99, H&M (HM. com). Embroidered with a brilliant array of blooms, these pretty ankle-length jeans come in misses and plus sizes! Blouse: $39.99-$49.99, jeans: $49.99-$59.99, Midnight Velvet (MidnightVelvet.com, style name “Flyaway Layer Top” and “Island Ankle Jean”). $54.99, Vans (Kohls.com, style name “Winston Women’s Tropical Skate Shoes”). ylish slip-ons have a 2 1/4" wedge heel for leg-lengthening lift! $69.99, A2 by Aerosoles (Kohls.com, style name “Eyes On You”). $75, Rosetti (Belk stores, style name “Darla Four Poster” in flirty floral). Colorful flip-flops make any beach or poolside ensemble more fun! $23, Accessorize (Accessorize.com, style #9950199951). Savor a “Pineapple Sunrise” cocktail! You’ll feel like you’re on an instant vacation when you sip this fruity cocktail courtesy of Lulus.com: R 1 oz. tequila R 4 oz. pineapple juice R 1 1/2 oz. grenadine R Fruit garnish, such as a pineapple slice and a maraschino cherry 1. Pour the tequila and pineapple juice into a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously for 30 seconds to combine. Note: If you’d prefer a mocktail, you can replace the tequila with club soda. 2. Strain the pineapple mixture into a glass, then slowly pour the grenadine around the inside edge of the glass—it will sink and then gradually rise to mix with the other ingredients, creating a pretty sunrise effect. 3. Garnish with fruit and enjoy! NEXT WEEK: Relax and recharge in cool ocean blues! 5/30/16 WOMAN’S WORLD 9 Brighten your summer Summer’s the perfect time to have a little fun with your manicure and pedicure, so why not show off one of these yummy designs at your next barbecue or girls’ night? Super-easy Citrus Splash Mani! It only takes three steps to mix up this citrusinspired look, leaving you plenty of time to track down a cool glass of lemonade! Get the look: 1 2 Apply two coats of opaque coral nail polish (such as Zoya Professional Lacquer in Thandie, $8, Zoya.com). While your nails are still wet, use a toothpick or a pair of tweezers to place tiny citrus nail art slices (such as Crazy Cart Slice Fresh Fruit Nail Art Decoration, $1.60, Amazon.com) over your nails. Finish with top coat. 3 Skilled Fruity French Mani! Embellishing pale nails with a few bold tips is a big nail art trend and lets you customize your own fruit salad of fun! Get the look: 1 Apply two coats of opaque, light pink nail polish (such as Essie Nail Polish in Romper Room, $8.50). Let dry. On four accent nails, create the fruit slices. For the kiwi: At the free edge use bright green nail art polish (such as L.A. Colors Art Deco in Mint Green, $1.49, Drugstore.com) to make a half circle and 2 Skilled Hawaiian Pineapple Pedi! Stuck in the office? There’s no reason your feet can’t take a Hawaiian vacation! Get the look: 1 Paint all of your toes with hot pink nail polish (such as Essie Nail Polish in Guilty Pleasures, $8.50). Let dry. On each big toe, create a pineapple. Use golden yellow art polish (such as Finger Paints Striping Polish in Master Muse, $3.49, SallyBeauty.com) to make a long oval starting at the free edge. Use bright green nail art polish (such as Stripe Rite Paint 2 10 WOMAN’S WORLD 5/30/16 in Green Grass, $3.99, Sally Beauty.com) to make leaves at the top of the fruit. Let dry. Complete your pineapple by making crossing brown lines through the fruit with brown nail art polish (such as Nubar Nail Art Pen in Coco Brown, $7, ByNubar. com), and, if you like, by placing golden rhinestones at the intersections of the lines. Finish with top coat. 3 let dry. Then use white nail art polish (such as L.A. Colors Art Deco in White, $1.49, Drugstore.com) to make a smaller half circle over the green, and make small lines extending out of the circle. Finish by using black nail art polish (such as Sally Hansen I Heart Nail Art Pen in Black, $5.99) to make tiny “seed” dots outside the white circle. 3 For the lemon and orange: At the free edge, use bright yellow or orange nail art polish (such as Sally Hansen I Heart Nail Art Striper in Orange or Yellow, $3.99) to make a half circle and let dry. Then use white nail art polish to make a half circle and four angled lines starting art at the center of the free edge. For the watermelon: At the free edge use pink-red art polish (such as L.A. Colors Art Deco in Wild Fuchsia, $1.49, Drug store.com) to make a half circle and let dry. Then rim the outside of the half circle with both white and green nail art polish. Finish by using black nail art polish to make tiny “seed” dots on the outside edge of the red circle. Finish with top coat. 4 5 with fruity nail art! Easy Strawberry Mani! Red nails always get you noticed, and decorating a few of them with simple strawberries adds a dose of country charm! Get the look: 1 Apply two coats of opaque red polish (such as Orly Nail Lacquer in Sweet Tart, $8.50). Let dry. On four accent nails, create a strawberry. Use green nail art polish (such as So Easy Stripe Rite Paint in Green, $3.99, SallyBeauty.com) to make two leaf shapes at the cuticle. Then use yellow nail art polish (such as FingerPaints Striping Polish in Master Muse, $3.49, SallyBeauty.com) to make tiny yellow “seed” dots. Let dry. Finish with top coat. 2 3 Easy Double Cherry Pedi! Rhinestones add a bit of glamour to this darling cherry pedicure—and the combination of red and pink is fabulously feminine! With a toothpick, Show me the Greens, Get the look: on each big $5, MisaCosmetics. Apply two coats of toenail, place two com), paint two soft rose nail polish red rhinestones. “stems,” and add (such as OPI Nail With thin-brushed one teardrop green Lacquer in If You green polish (such rhinestone for a “leaf.” Moust You Moust, as Misa Nail Art in Finish with top coat. $8.50). Let dry. 2 1 3 Easy Watermelon Pedi! It wouldn’t be summer without a slice of watermelon, and this design’s as sweet as the real thing! Get the look: 1 Paint each toenail with two coats of opaque, watermelon-pink polish (such as OPI Nail Lacquer in Strawberry Margarita, $8.50, Drugstore.com). Let dry. On each big toe, use opaque white polish (such as Cover Girl Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Polish in Snow Storm, $4.94) to make a wide French tip at the free edge. Use green nail art polish (such as L.A. Colors Art Deco Nail Art Lacquer in Bright Green, $1.99, CherryCulture.com) to make a thinner French tip at the free edge—the white “rind” should still be visible above the green. With a toothpick and a dab of clear polish, place black teardrop rhinestones on the pink base coat to create seeds. Finish with top coat. 2 3 4 Photos: Robert Milazzo, Amber Gray; RealVector/Shutterstock; Shutterstock. Unless otherwise noted, all products are available in drugstores. 5 NEXT WEEK: Beauty breakthroughs for thicker hair! News You Need Now Feel great th 1 P and unb ag ng Already wearing sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher and reapplying it every two hours? Powering up that protection with a daily 100-mg. dose of red orange extract is proven to result in far less skin damage (like wrinkles) within 15 days! ' How it works: Red oranges’ antioxidant compounds strengthen your skin’s own defenses against the free radical damage, inflammation and excess pigment production triggered by sun exposure. Try Red Orange Complex, $12.50, Swanson Vitamins.com. Protect your heart with olive oil! Pollution spikes due to summer’s rising temperatures and humidity can inflame arteries, upping the risk of heart trouble! The oleic acid from daily 1-Tbs. doses of olive oil helps block arterial inflammation, research show Photos: Jack Hollingsworth/Getty Images; Image Source/Getty Images; Lilyana Vinogradova/Getty Images; Jon Feingersh/ Getty Images; Masterfile; iStockphoto; Corbis/Media Bakery. 12 WOMAN’S WORLD 5/30/16 is summer! 2 S 4 Summer is everyone’s favorite season for fun—and you can make yours even more relaxing and enjoyable with these proven tricks to keep you happier and healthier! o d a no g ar g Nighttime cramps in the feet and legs affect women more than men, and happen twice as often in summer! Luckily, stretching your hamstring and calf muscles before bed can prevent them. ' How it works: Stretching loosens muscles tightened from sitting and standing all day, so nourishing oxygen and blood can reach them. First, walk on tiptoes for 60 seconds, then prop a heel on a chair. Flex the foot; bend forward from hips. Hold 30 seconds; switch legs. g Being blinded by sun glare can stop you from spotting a car veering toward you, a baseball headed in your direction in the stands and other trouble. Wearing shades is one way to fight glare—and so is a daily 10-mg. dose of lutein and 2-mg. dose of zeaxanthin! ' How it works: These antioxidants strengthen your eyes’ retinas, cutting down glare and speeding up how fast your sight recovers from exposure to bright light! KO cataracts with shades! Donning sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection daily cuts the risk of clouding of the eye lenses. How? By stopping UV rays from harming proteins in the lenses, so they stay healthy and clear, research shows. Nix foot pain by skipping flip-flops! Foot pain also peaks in summer—and a key cause is flipflops! Walking in them shortens your stride and changes the angle of your ankle, which can cause pain, says Justin Shroyer, Ph.D. Choose supportive sandals or sneakers for all-day wear, saving flip-flops for forays to the beach. 3 ay eo oa Extra road trips in summer cause a peak in car accidents. The great news: Drinking more water while behind the wheel can help you steer clear of danger! ' How it works: Even mild dehydration (common on hot summer days) slows reaction time and decreases concentration, causing as many driver errors as drinking alcohol or sleep deprivation! Fitting in eight cups of water or other uncaffeinated beverages daily ups focus and reaction times, helping you avoid errors and spot and avert any that other drivers make! Smile for safer street crossing! You’ll be twice as safe crossing busy intersections if you make eye contact and smile at the drivers stopping for you! Research shows the mood boost a smile delivers makes drivers twice as likely to be cautious as you’re crossing. —Gabrielle Lichterman Thanks to a plant extract called geraniol, you can safely skip the itch and bother of mosquito bites (and any potential health dangers). And though it’s all-natural, geraniol beats the chemical DEET at repelling the pesky bugs, reports the journal Medical and Veterinary Entomology. ' How it works: Geraniol’s citrusy scent masks human odors that attract mosquitoes—and it’s so repulsive to the flying critters, they stay far away! To protect yourself for two hours straight, use a repellent containing 5% geraniol (such as rdian Wilderness, $6.99, mazon.com) and follow ackage directions. It wards off ticks, too! If you live in or plan to visit an area that has ticks, the same study shows that geraniol is as effective at epelling ticks as products ntaining 25% DEET! 5/30/16 WOMAN’S WORLD 13 Your Good Health Beat stress and get ea y! At least 22 studies prove that reining in nerverattling stress hormones can cut your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, chronic headaches and depression in half— while making you feel a whole lot happier every day! And it’s easier than you may think. Try: ✓ Ending anxiety with a sweet scent Vetiver—an essential oil extracted from an Asian grass—eases anxiety as effectively as the prescription drug Valium, researchers say. Vetiver’s sweet, woody scent calms the area of your brain that helps keep your breathing steady, your heart rate slow and your nervousness in check when stressed. To induce calm, light a vetiver-scented candle or mix five drops of vetiver essential oil into 1 oz. of unscented lotion and massage into your neck and shoulders twice daily. One option: Aura Cacia Vetiver 100% Pure Essential Oil ($11, iHerb.com). stress ✓Lowering hormones with carbs Including a serving of carbohydrates in every meal will lift your mood 32%, calm your nerves and lower your stress hormone production 11% for up to two hours, reports the journal Metabolism. Carbs stimulate production of your brain’s own antidepressant hormone serotonin, explains study coauthor Stephen Bird, Ph.D. The study-proven dose: 1 cup of popcorn or dry cereal, 1/2 cup pasta, rice or other cooked grains or 1 slice of bread per meal. “happy” ✓Boosting hormones with walks Don’t have the time to learn yoga, tai chi, meditation or other stress-busting strategies? Walk briskly for 10 minutes a day instead. Danish studies show that’s enough to cut your risk of feeling overwhelmed and stressed 35%—as much of a benefit as prescription anxiety meds deliver! Or just spend five minutes doing basic stretches—reaching for the sky, touching your toes and twirling your ankles—while seated. Brisk walking and stretching rev the release of the so-called “happy” hormones that can keep you upbeat and calm, even on hectic days, a recent study reveals. ✓ Taming tension with red meat Eating 16 oz. of beef or pork weekly could help you feel less stressed in as little as five days, British researchers say. Red meat is rich in iron and all nine essential amino acids, which together relax tense muscles. They also encourage the formation of energizing beta brain waves, which help you feel sunnier, their data shows. ✓ KO-ing trouble with ginkgo & C Taking 120 mg. to 180 mg. of ginkgo biloba daily—the amount proven to slow brain aging—lowers edginess as much as 40%. And adding 500 mg. of vitamin C daily can reduce your tension another 30%, say University of Alabama researchers. Ginkgo increases brain levels of moodboosting dopamine, a hormone that helps you think clearly under stress, says Hyla Cass, M.D., author of Supplement Your Prescription. “And vitamin C helps heal the adrenal glands, so they’re less likely to overproduce stress hormones.” Q Important: Always check with your doctor before taking any supplement for the first time. your nerves with sniffs of garlic ✓Soothing The aroma and flavor of garlic can reduce your stress levels as much as 39%, according to recent studies Soothe away stress with Tomato, Beef and Bow Tie Pasta This one-pot meal delivers a balanced blend of four proven tension-tamers: carbohydrate-rich pasta, fresh tomatoes, garlic and ground beef! 1 lb. ground beef 1 1/2 cups O Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium bow tie pasta, heat until hot. Add beef and garlic; cook, 4 cloves cooked stirring occasionally and breaking into 3/4" garlic, minced 2 Tbs. sliced crumbles, until browned, 8-10 minutes. Pour 2 cups fresh basil off drippings. Stir in tomatoes, salt and chopped pepper; over medium heat, cook, stirring fresh tomatoes 3 Tbs. grated occasionally, about 5 minutes. Stir in pasta 3/4 tsp. salt Parmesan and basil. Serve sprinkled with cheese. cheese 1/4 tsp. pepper Makes 4 servings. Our expert: Beef Checkoff. 14 WOMAN’S WORLD 5/30/16 done at Chicago’s Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation. How? By soothing the anxiety center of your brain, plus signaling your nervous system to reduce its production of the troublemaking stress hormone adrenalin, explains neurologist and study author Alan Hirsch, M.D. For best results, cook your garlic slowly over medium heat so that the aroma can waft through the entire house, calming everyone who encounters it! —Brenda Kearns Wash away stress! Are you so busy that you always jump in the shower instead of taking a bath? According to University of Miami researchers, soaking in warm water for as little as 20 minutes activates your parasympathetic nervous system —a series of nerves that can significantly lower your stress hormone production for up to 12 hours! Photos: iStockvectors/Getty Images; Maximilian Stock Ltd/the food passionates/Corbis; BACKUP-images.com; Ihar Ulashchyk/Masterfile; Picture Press RM/Getty Images. { ANTI-AGING BREAKTHROUGH! } Stop thinning hair with grape seed extract rape seed extract is proven G to help ward off a slew of diseases, thanks to its antioxidant content. But it also has a lesserknown benefit—fighting hair loss! So, how does it work? A cutting-edge study out of Japan found that a compound called proanthocyanidin in grape seeds not only stopped hair loss, it increased the growth of hair cells by more than 200%! “Grape seed extract has been shown to promote hair growth by shifting hairs from a resting phase to an actively growing phase, leading to the production of new, healthy hairs,” says Joshua Zeichner, M.D., assistant professor of dermatology at New York’s Mount Sinai Hospital, of the new research. And the more hairs you have in the growth phase, the thicker and healthier your hair will be. Plus, the extract is packed with cellprotecting antioxidants that have the power to prevent a common, but hidden culprit behind hair loss: inflammation. An inflamed scalp interferes with the health of follicles, weakening them or blocking them and causing hair to fall out or suppressing its growth, he explains. Is it safe? Absolutely! Grapes have been used as a health cure all the way back to ancient Egypt and Greece, and the tried-and-true extract of the seeds has no known side effects. But check with your doctor before taking it if you are pregnant or on any medications, including blood thinners, to avoid interactions. How much do I need? To optimize your hair’s health, take up to 180 mg., twice daily, in capsule or tablet form. University of Maryland Medical Center experts recommend choosing pills standardized to an OPC (oligomeric proanthocyanidins) content of at least 95%, such as Activin Grape Seed Extract ($11.24, LifeExtension.com). Is there a way to maximize the benefits? Yes! Conditioning your hair and scalp with grape seed oil (such as Now Grapeseed Oil, $7.52, Jet.com) once each week can rev your results. The light, odorless oil is packed with vitamins and is rich in super-moisturizing linoleic acid. Shampoo as usual, then, using a wide-tooth comb, run two to four tablespoons of the oil through toweldried hair. Massage the oil in at the roots. Wrap your head in a towel and Your worry-free guide to suspicious If a bump feels lumps and bumps like a marble . . . fish nourishes and protects breast cells, helping them grow normally, even when levels of breast-irritating estrogens are high. Already have one? Nine in 10 breast lumps are completely harmless! To put your mind at ease, though, talk to your doctor, then take 3,000 IU of vitamin D daily. Cornell research reveals D cuts the risk a lump will grow by 50%. Preventing ear bumps with a cellphone switch O T hanks to normal hormone changes that affect tissue growth, we’re three times more likely than men are to find odd (sometimes worrying!) lumps on our bodies. Luckily, it is possible to dramatically reduce your risk of ever getting one by: O Preventing breast lumps with fish “Most breast lumps are fluid-filled cysts, or fibroadenomas, lumps of noncancerous breast tissue,” says Yale University School of Medicine obstetrician-gynecologist Mary Jane Minkin, M.D. To avoid them, eat 24 oz. of fish weekly. Japanese researchers say that the iodine in Pressing a cellphone against your ear can trigger the growth of tiny, crusty-looking bumps. The great news: Simply alternating sides often while chatting on the phone cuts the risk of these painful growths by 55%, George Washington University research shows. Already have one? An Rx cortisone cream can effectively reduce inflammation and speed healing, plus reduce the pain, in as little as 72 hours, UCLA researchers say. O Preventing wrist bumps with short breaks Ganglions (balloon-like, fluid-filled cysts) can pop up on your hands or wrists overnight—and swell to the size of golf balls! The top trigger? Inflammation caused by repetitive It’s probably a lipoma—a lump that forms when fat cells grow too fast. Benign, they often go away on their own, but a doctor can easily remove them. To prevent a return, use a lactic acid cream (like Lac-Hydrin Five Lotion Fragrance Free, $14.99, CVS.com) daily. tasks, such as knitting or typing. Simply taking short but frequent breaks cuts your risk of ever developing one by 75% or more, Canadian researchers say. Already have one? Taking an antiinflammatory, such as naproxen (Aleve) or ibuprofen (Advil), makes 50% of ganglions disappear within two months. O Preventing genital lumps with warm compresses A lump on your genitals is usually simply a blockage of a gland or a hair follicle. To prevent one from forming if you’re prone to them: Rinse well after washing, then hold a warm, wet cloth to the area for two minutes daily to help the glands stay open and drained. Already have one? Twice-daily warm sitz baths shrink these lumps for nine in 10 women. —Brenda Kearns relax for 20 minutes. Rinse using a mild shampoo. Even easier: Try using a ready-made grape seed hair product (such as Nth Degree True Repair Helichrysum & Grapeseed Shampoo and Conditioner, $11.50 each, Folica.com). —Kallie E. Kristensen Good-Health News! Exercise boosts anti-blues meds On an antidepressant and it’s not quite doing the job? Try exercising every day. UT Southwestern Medical Center scientists found that increasing physical activity can be as effective as a second antidepressant for 50% of patients not cured by a single prescription med. New reason eat like a Greek Women w most closely follow a healthy Mediterranean diet— one that’s high in fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, whole grains and fish—have a 20% lower risk for hip fractures compared to women who don’t follow this regimen, shows a new German study in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine. 5/30/16 WOMAN’S WORLD 15 Natural Health Foods that Speed fat burn! When your metabolic rate is high, your body is able to quickly convert food (and fat!) into usable energy. Not only does that make losing weight easier, it also helps you stay energized and focused—two more keys to slimming down faster! Happily, you can power up your metabolism just by: 1 into energy. No surprise then that North a State University studies w eating one cup of any berries t Gree Eating two eggs daily ca ily can increase your weight speed your weight loss 25%! the sun! utes ss 20% in two weeks. 0 min As researchers at Brigham Spending 2.m. sunlight a and Women’s Hospital p u g Torching calories dy’s soakin on your bo g explain, eggs are rich in ch it sw l il w with caffeine -boostin branched-chain amino metabolismelping you Good news for the groggy: Siph s, e acids, nutrients that increase enzym s d n u o ng a cup of caffeinated tea or p 0 1 metabolism in muscles, spur torch ffee before meals increases fat in one year. ring them to use more bloo as much as 16%, the journal sugar and fatty acids for fuel. y ogy and Behavior reports. “Caffeine is a thermogenic compound, Shedding 15 pounds meaning it encourages cells to convert fatty with grapefruit acids into heat and energy,” You may already know that explains study author Margriet grapefruit is rich in appetite-tamPlantenga, Ph.D. ing soluble fiber. But did you Burning more know it also has a unique blend of plant acids and vitamin C that fat with fish together rev calorie burn 12%? Your fat cells don’t burn many That’s why simply eating one calories on their own because large grapefruit a day can help their main job is to store fat. you shed up to 15 pounds in three Fortunately, there’s a way to months, Italian scientists say. make them more active—and shed up to three pounds each Converting food month: Just eat 16 oz. of fish to fuel with berries weekly! The omega fatty acids Raspberries . . . blueberries . . . blackberries in the fish will prompt fat cells to burn more . . . strawberries . . . fresh or frozen, all are of their fat stores for energy, explains Barry packed with anthocyanins, compounds that Sears, Ph.D., president of Massachusetts activate the liver enzymes that convert food Inflammation Research Foundation. Energizing your muscles with eggs 4 2 5 3 Lose more the easy way Water is so essential for burning excess fat that simply ensuring that you drink four glasses each day could boost your body’s metabolism 3%—in turn, prompting you to shed at least one pound every month without any dieting, according to University of Utah research. —Brenda Kearns You don’t need to go under the laser or the knife to have younger-looking, healthier skin! You can take decades off your face with: 1“Botox in a bottle”! Vitamin B-3 (aka niacinamide) keeps skin supple and reduces fine lines, plus protects against skin cancer by tamping down inflammation and improving hydration and blood flow. Rx: Rub a nickel-size dollop of a B-3infused face cream (such as Pond’s Clarant Cream, $8, Target.com) to your face and neck twice a day. 2Collagen capsules! Women ages 35 to 60 who took 1,000 mg. of collagen daily had fewer wrinkles, less dryness and plumper, younger-looking skin in 90 days, reports the Journal of Clinical Interventions in Aging. This natural protein boosts skin’s thickness and improves circulation, says Cathleen London, M.D. Rx: Use a product with BioCollagen, the active collagen tested in the study, such as Vitamin Shoppe’s 1000 Mg. Biocell Collagen With Hyaluronic Acid. Easy cure for crow’s-feet! “Wear sunglasses whenever you’re outdoors, even on cloudy days,” advises Carrots! Eating at least three servings each week of carrots, water- dermatologist Gary Goldenberg, M.D. “You’ll squint melon or other orange or red produce less, reducing damage to results in younger-looking skin with a natural sun-kissed glow, a Scottish study the elastin fibers around your eyes, which helps shows. The pigments that give these prevent crow’s-feet.” See foods their bright colors also help proyour eye doctor yearly, too. tect against UV rays and, over time, Changes in eyesight tend make even pale skin look rosy! to occur so slowly, you may not realize you’re Retinol night cream! squinting to see clearly! Vitamin A-derived retinol speeds cell turnover, reducing splotches, roughness and other signs of aging, says Doris Day, M.D. To avoid it causing redness and peeling, use an over-the-counter cream (such as RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream) only twice a week, gradually working up to every other night . 3 4 —Camille Pagan 16 WOMAN’S WORLD 5/30/16 Photos: Getty Images; Rick Gomez/Masterfile; Michael A. Keller/Corbis. Stay Young with Dr. Oz’s Slimming probio LOSE 20l D AFTER BEFORE IT lost 28 lbs! O W RKS! “IKate went on my first diet in 8th grade d leaned toward being overweight most of my life,” admits California mom Kate Graham, 46. “I also had a host of health problems that kept getting scarier.” Kate was already avoiding processed foods and taking probiotics when she read about Dr. Axe. “I switched to his soil-based probiotic and made raw honey my go-to sweetener.” She also put more emphasis on prebiotic foods. Her health quickly improved as she shed 28 pounds in 12 weeks. “I even lost cellulite!” Kate’s best tip: O Make prebiotic soup! Kate, a personal chef, says soup serves up lots of prebiotics at once. Just add garlic, onion, greens and your favorite veggies! 18 WOMAN’S WORLD 5/30/16 Dr. Oz says bacteria in your digestive tract are the “fat factor you don’t know about” standing between you and your happy weight. Luckily, he’s got some easy and ultra-slimming fixes! oes it ever feel as if your body while walking barefoot in grass,” resists your efforts to get slim? notes Dr. Axe. The best probiotic If so, it’s not in your head. It’s in of all? Types extracted directly your digestive tract! According from soil, which “seem to be hardito breakthrough research, “triler than the food-extracted varietlions of bacteria living in your gut have a ies found in most supplements,” he surprising effect on your weight,” Dr. Oz resays. These soil-derived probiotics cently revealed. “It’s the fat factor you don’t require no refrigeration, and know about.” Now, just in case Dr. Oz caught “they’re better able to take root you off guard by telling you there’s a microin the digestive tract and flourscopic army of bacteria inside you, he offers ish.” One study found folks given strong assurances it’s 100% normal and soil-derived probiotics for four healthy. In fact, research shows these organweeks were still experiencing isms have been with humans since caveman significant benefits a full year times, and they’ve evolved to help us break later—proof the probiotics had morphed down food and even fight off germs. Here’s into a powerful and self-sustaining internal what’s new: Scientists from places like force. “Typical probiotics aren’t nearly as Harvard and Yale are learning that certain strong,” insists Dr. Axe, author of Eat Dirt. bacteria offer amazing stay-slim bonuses— “That’s why I call soil-based varieties such as an ability to trigger healthy cravthe king of probiotics.’ They make the ings, reduce the calories we ifference!” Brands to try: from what we eat, boost met Foods Probiotic Defense lism and generally keep us effor 5, SwansonVitamins.com) Fact!bacteria lessly lean. 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Factors that try to get at least one serving daily!” interfere? For one, “antibiotics can kill off good bacteria,” notes Dr. Axe. Meanwhile, O Eat slimming honey cake! a sugary or starchy diet “will overfeed bad As you up your intake of probiotics, you bacteria, making them so strong they domi- need to feed them so they can live long and nate.” Even stress and pollution can target prosper. That means lots of “prebiotic fiber good guys, giving bad guys an edge. Which foods,” noted Dr. Oz. Prebiotic fiber is any kind that stays intact until it reaches the is why Dr. Axe and Dr. Oz recommend you: lower half of the digestive tract, where O Try nature’s #1 get-slim supplement! probiotics feast on it. “Best sources are Probiotics are “any form of good bacteria in asparagus, artichokes, onions and garlic,” the outside world that can be absorbed by says Dr. Axe. “Raw honey also contains our bodies—from food, supplements, even a nice dose of prebiotic fiber—so it feeds Become fat resistant! Photos: Olga Kriger/Alamy; Steve Cohen/Getty Images; Lauri Patterson/Getty Images; Shutterstock (2); whitewish/ Getty Images; Photolibrary/Getty Images; Steve Fenn/ABC/Getty Images; Rob Andrew/Ikonik Pix; Courtesy of subject. tic miracle! bs, 40lbs,100 lbs! good bacteria as it satisfies your sweet tooth.” Love the sound of honey cake? Then check out the slimming, prebiotic-rich recipe, below! Other fiberrich foods—like almonds, apples, avocado, beans, banana, broccoli, cauliflower, coconut, greens and jicama—also have great prebiotic power. Round meals out with metabolism-boosting lean protein and healthy fats, suggests Dr. Axe. Also important: You want to cut back on food that fuels bad bacteria. Sugar and processed starch are the big ones to avoid. The good news: “As your bacteria change, your cravings change,” says Dr. Axe. “You’ll begin to prefer healthy stuff!” These menus make you fat resistant! O ur nutrition team transformed the docs’ advice into yummy probioticand prebiotic-packed menus. Portions are suggestions; eat as much or as little as you need to feel lightly full. This meal plan skips common allergens like gluten and conventional dairy, which may cause inflammation that slows the regrowth of healthy Breakfast C HOOSE Size 18 to a 12—in 12 weeks! After a year of green smoothies and killer workouts, “I only lost six pounds!” recalls Texas mom Jamie Martin, 36. While trying to figure out why, she came across Dr. Axe’s Facebook page. Soon she was taking probiotic supplements, stocking up on probiotic foods (apple cider vinegar, kombucha tea) and pr ic boosters (dandelion gree Tip! g your banana, jicama and honey) adin Suddenly, Jamie dropped Consider tr e for a New e ff co l a 20 pounds. She also saw at usu le blend th allergies, acid reflux and Orleans’-styrebiotic-rich contains p to try: French energy improve dramatie chicory. On t Coffee & cally. 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After a couple of weeks, experiment with these foods one at a time, reincorporating options that don’t cause bloat or weight gain. Drink mostly water; a little coffee/tea is also fine. Avoid sugar and artificial sweetener, both of which feed bad bacteria. Season meals with herbs, spices, vinegar and mustard. Get a doctor’s okay to try any new plan. OPTION 2 2-3 eggs scrambled in coconut oil; serve with 1/4 cup kimchi*, 1/4 cup shredded cooked chicken and a handful of greens in sprouted whole-grain tortilla OPTION 1 Birthday Cake Smoothie: In blender, blitz 3/4 cup coconut milk, 1 sliced frozen banana, 1 Tbs. coconut flour, 1 Tbs. melted coconut butter, 1 Tbs. flaxseed, 1 scoop protein powder and *A spicy, probiotic-rich condiment 1 tsp. vanilla extract sold near Asian foods Lunch & Dinner OPTION 1 oney-Glazed Salmon: Whisk together 2 Tbs. soy sauce, 2 Tbs. honey and a little minced garlic; spread over salmon fillet and bake or grill until cooked through Large portion asparagus or broccoli sautéed in coconut oil White beans, drizzle of melted coconut oil, herbs CHOOSE ONE AT EACH SITTING OPTION 3 Burrito Bowl: 1 cup OPTION 2 shredded cooked Slather of hummus, sliced olives chicken, 1/2 cup each and veggies to taste on 1 cooked kidney and black sprouted whole-grain tortilla beans, shredded lettuce, 1 side salad, sliced apple, no-sugar-added salsa, sprinkle toasted almonds, guacamole, sprinkle goat drizzle olive oil, apple cider cheese and/or cilantro vinegar and herbs to taste C Snacks O 1 O HOOSE OPTION 4 4 oz. burger made from ground chicken mixed with chopped onion, garlic, herbs on a sprouted grain bun with guacamole, lettuce, tomato and onion to taste Roasted asparagus 1 baked sweet potato, drizzle olive oil OPTION 5 Organic chicken sausage Sauerkraut Greens sautéed in coconut oil ONE OR TWO DAILY 2 OPTION 3 OPTION 4 Apple, 1 slice honey 1 steamed artichoke, Asparagus spears nut cake (recipe apple-cider vinaiwrapped in nitrate-free butter left) grette for dipping ham, mustard for dipping PTION PTION Make your own menus! Aim to include at least two servings of probiotic-rich foods (especially apple cider vinegar, kimchi, sauerkraut, yogurt/kefir from grass-fed cows or goat/sheep milk, coconut milk kefir, miso soup) and/or prebiotic-rich foods (especially onion, leeks, garlic, dandelion greens, chicory coffee or tea, asparagus, artichokes, raw honey, banana, apples, pears, avocados, coconut, almonds, broccoli, cauliflower, jicama, beans, whole grains) at each sitting. Round out meals with lean protein and a little healthy fat. Adjust portions so you’re eating only until you’re just full but not stuffed. If needed to control hunger, enjoy one or two probiotic or prebiotic-rich snacks daily. Smoothie recipe taken from Eat Dirt. Copyright 2016 by Dr. Josh Axe. Harper Wave an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 5/30/16 WOMAN’S WORLD 19 Str ness! Japanese secrets for Worry too much? Get down on yourself for every mistake? Embrace wabi sabi, an ancient idea from Zen Buddhism that says perfection doesn’t exist, making it easier to accept and appreciate the way things are—an outlook that’s study-proven to boost gratitude, optimism and happiness! Promote gratitude with a tea ceremony The focus of the Japanese tea ceremony isn’t to make the perfect cup of tea, it’s to encourage participants to live fully in the present moment. The Japanese saying Ichigo, ichie translates to ‘One time, one meeting’—a reminder that each encounter with another person is unique, so make the most of every one! Photos: Corbis; Media Bakery; Yoshika Sakai/Getty Images; iStockphoto; Shutterstock; Getty Images. 20 WOMAN’S WORLD 5/30/16 ' Wabi sabi way! Remembering that change is inevitable helps you appreciate the present more. The proof: In one study, reminding folks that a happy event (like a picnic) was going to end soon increased their enjoyment of it by making them place more value on the time that was left! Increase joy with a single flower Ikebana, the ancient Japanese art of flower arrangement, stresses simplicity, so that the beauty of each leaf and stem can be as appreciated as the showy bloom. “Finding the beauty in what is normally considered ‘plain’ increases happiness by making you more aware of the beauty that’s all around you!” says Diane Durston, author of Wabi Sabi: The Art of Everyday Life. ' Wabi sabi way! Look for beauty everywhere. For example, instead of seeing dandelions and other “weeds” as nuisances, see them as the wildflowers they really are. Find serenity with a sand garden Unlike regular gardens, the focus of a Zen garden is raking the dirt or sand slowly into wave-like patterns to induce a meditative state. Studies show that that type of methodical movement spurs you to “zone out,” so your worries fall by the wayside. ' Wabi sabi way! All repetitive, rhythmic movement slows brain waves, which induces a stress-free state. Even drawing and doodling (especially in wavy or circular patterns) does the trick, a reason coloring books are now so popular among adults! Boost your confidence with a bonsai Caring for bonsai plants— miniature trees encouraged to grow in unique shapes— is proven to promote calm, creativity and self-control. Shaping bonsai requires you to slow your actions and your thoughts, since the tree’s small size demands a steady, cautious hand. And because the hobby requires patience, it often results in a surge in self-confidence! ' Wabi sabi way! Bonsai plants are sold in nursery and gardening stores, and online at FTD.com and 1800Flowers.com. Melt stress by abandoning perfection “In wabi sabi, signs of wear aren’t negative, they make something more interesting!” says Durston. Revered craftsmen intentionally make teacups with “mistakes,” then “repair” the flaw with precious metals to show off its uniqueness! ' Wabi sabi way! Embrace signs of wear as proof that whatever you’re looking at has been well used and loved. And this goes for you as well: “Utsukushii,” a Japanese word for “beautiful” evolved from its original meaning, “being loved!” 5/30/16 WOMAN’S WORLD 21 Frsm the Heart!s Express your connection and caring Welcome a hero home! Whether you’re looking forward to a loved one’s return or are joining your community to welcome back a hometown hero, there are plenty of ways to make this much-anticipated moment even more meaningful! b “Hug” heroes with special signs! A personalized welcome home sign is like an embrace telling our returning heroes just how much they’ve been missed! A few ideas to make your sign more special: O Consider a second sign! “Ask your service member if there is anyone returning home with him or her who has no one to receive them,” suggests Deanna Cole, a Military Family Readiness expert. “Consider making a sign or goodie bag just for them.” Tip! Order free signs at BuildASign.com/troops. b Recruit your whole community! While many service members prefer a low-key homecoming, others would like to celebrate with their entire community. If your soldier belongs in the latter camp, here are a few ways to recruit your town: O Ask firefighters to fly the flag! “Local fire departments love bringing out their truck to hoist a huge flag at welcome-home festivities,” says Cole. O Get the word out! “Distribute fliers asking folks to put out flags, flowers and yellow ribbons,” says Cole. “Small tokens like these are the best way to show appreciation without overwhelming the returning serviceperson.” O Make star-spangled yards! Cut star-shaped stencils from poster board and have kids decorate lawns with stars made of flour O Line their route home! “When a soldiers return home where I live, our church makes welcome signs and hands them out during services,” says Hinds. “Soldiers have told me how their hearts race when they see that flood of signs lining their route home.” 22 WOMAN’S WORLD 5/30/16 b Make the next deployment easier! O Create a “communication station”! When Cole’s husband was deployed, she created a “communication station” in her kitchen. “It had everything from envelopes and stamps to pictures ready to send to Dad,” she says. “I also put out a clock showing the time in Iraq with an arrow pointing to it: Daddy’s Time. It empowered our t to Dad whenever they wanted.” O Keep a family journal! “We kept a family journal to give to my husband when he got back,” says Cole. “It included emotional moments we didn’t want to tell him about over e-mail—my daughter going on her first date, for example.” Don’t know a serviceperson personally? Just head to WhiteHouse.gov/ JoiningForces to learn all about how to help heroes and their families, from sending personal messages of thanks to starting your own volunteer project. Also smart: “Reach out to Joint ServicesSupport.org to find out how to get connected with a welcoming event in your area,” suggests Cole. —Kristina Mastrocola Photos: Getty Images (5); Shutterstock (2); Luke Sharrett/Getty Images. O Get all hands (and paws!) on deck! 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Lower your blood pressure Sleep soundly “The bright lemon flavor blends with the subtle citrus notes in chilled Earl Grey tea for a truly refreshing drink,” Momose says. And the potassium in lemon juice helps reduce your blood pressure, as do the antioxidants in Earl Grey tea! “This is like a classic daiquiri with a twist. Grapefruit juice adds a burst of acidity, balanced by the floral notes in the elderflower liqueur,” Momose says. And if you enjoy it as a nightcap, the tryptophan in the tart grapefruit juice will act as a mild sedative, helping you reach dreamland with ease! with a Grapefruit Blossom Cocktail! R 3/4 oz. lemon juice R 3/4 oz. simple syrup R 1 1/2 oz. white wine R 3-4 oz. brewed Earl Grey tea, chilled ' Add lemon juice, simple syrup and wine to cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice. Shake well, then strain into cocktail glass. Top with tea. Cheers! 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Momose’s secret to your bestever cocktails? “Shaking like you mean it!” she says. “A good, vigorous shake does three things: It blends the ingredients, chills your drink to the perfect temperature and adds aeration. Aeration creates an amazing texture that makes your drink that much more delicious!” How much shaking is enough? Keep going until your cocktail shaker becomes frosty and cold to the touch, about 10 to 12 seconds. —Rachel Cosma 26 WOMAN’S WORLD 5/30/16 Photos: Shutterstock (4); Media Bakery; Getty Images (2); iStockphoto. with a Lemon Tea Cooler! Cook up something amazing! urn supermarket cookie dough into delicious ourmet treats, the quick and easy way! Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Dough Brownies 1 roll (16.5 oz.) Pillsbury™ refrigerated chocolate chip cookies 24 large chocolatecovered peanut butter cup candies, unwrapped 1 pkg. (1 lb., 2.4 oz.) original supreme brownie mix Water, oil and eggs called for on brownie mix pkg. O Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 13"x9" pan with foil, allowing foil to hang over sides of pan for easy removal after baking. Coat with cooking spray. Press cookie dough evenly in bottom of pan. Top with single layer of peanut butter cups. Make brownie batter as directed on box. Spread batter on top of peanut butter cups. Bake 30-40 minutes or until brownies are set around sides and toothpick inserted in center of brownies (not candies) comes out clean. Cool in pan 20 minutes. Remove brownies from pan by foil edges. Cool on rack. Makes 24 brownies. Marshmallow-Stuffed S’mores Cookies 1 roll (16.5 oz.) Pillsbury™ refrigerated chocolate chip cookies 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 6 large marshmallows, cut in half Recipes and photos: Pillsbury.com. White ChocolateRaspberry Bars 1 roll (16.5 oz.) Pillsbury™ refrigerated sugar cookies 1 1/4 cups white chocolate chunks or white vanilla baking chips 1 jar (12 oz.) raspberry jam or preserves (3/4 cup) 1 tsp. vegetable oil O Preheat oven to 350°F. Let cookie dough stand at room temperature 10 minutes to soften. Line 2 large cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. In large bowl, break up cookie dough. Stir or knead in 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs until well blended (reserve remaining crumbs). O Shape dough into 12 (2") balls. Shape 1 ball around 1 marshmallow half, covering completely. Repeat with remaining dough and marshmallows. Roll each ball in remaining 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs. Place 2" apart on cookie sheets. Bake 12-15 minutes or until surface of cookie appears cracked and marshmallow shows through. Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Serve warm or cool. Store tightly covered. Makes 12 cookies. O Preheat oven to 350°F. In ungreased 13"x9" pan, Lemon-Glazed Cream Cheese Cookies break up cookie dough. With floured fingers, press dough evenly in bottom of pan to form crust. Sprinkle 1 cup white chocolate chunks over crust; press firmly into dough. Bake 16-20 minutes or until light golden brown. Spread jam evenly over crust. Bake 10 minutes. Cool completely, about 1 hour. In small resealable food storage plastic bag, place remaining 1/4 cup white chocolate chunks and oil; partially seal bag. Microwave on High 30 seconds. Squeeze bag until chunks are smooth. If necessary, microwave 15-30 seconds longer. Cut small hole in one corner of bag. Squeeze bag gently to drizzle white chocolate over bars. Refrigerate until chocolate is set, about 20 minutes. Serve at room temperature. Makes 36 bars. 1 roll (16.5 oz.) O Preheat oven to 350°F. Let dough stand at Pillsbury™ room temperature 10 minutes to soften. Line large refrigerated cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. In sugar cookies large bowl, break up cookie dough. Add cream 3 oz. cream cheese, flour and 2 tsp. lemon zest; stir with spoon cheese, softened or hands until well blended. Shape dough into 36 1/2 cup all(1") balls. Place 2" apart on cookie sheets. Bake purpose flour 12-14 minutes or until edges are golden brown. 3 tsp. grated Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to lemon zest racks. Cool completely, about 20 minutes. 1 1/2 cups confec- Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir confectioners’ tioners’ sugar sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Frost cookies; 2-3 Tbs. sprinkle with remaining 1 tsp. lemon zest. Store in lemon juice airtight container. Makes 36 cookies. NEXT WEEK: Polka dot cake! 5/30/16 WOMAN’S WORLD 27 Cook up a delicious Gather friends and family for a Memorial Day cookout they’re sure to remember, thanks to our tasty summer eats that’ll leave ’em clamoring for more! Sweet ’n Zesty Coleslaw Potato-and-Tomato Salad Skewers Barbecue Ribs with All-American and Buffalo Barbecue Sauces 28 WOMAN’S WORLD 5/30/16 Memorial Day! Red, White and Blue Sangria Daisy Cupcakes Grilled Chicken Drumsticks with Chimichurri Sauce Please turn the page for recipes W Corn-off-the-Cob Cobb Salad Cook up a delicious Memorial Day! Corn-off-the-Cob Cobb Salad We topped this classic with corn and black bean salad and seasoned it all with honey-dill vinaigrette! 6 slices bacon 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1 Tbs. honey 1 Tbs. chopped fresh dill 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1 1/2 cups cooked corn kernels 1/2 cup rinsed and drained black beans 1 scallion, thinly sliced 2 Tbs. minced red onion 1 small cucumber, 6 oz., quartered lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1/2"thick slices 3/4 cup diced red pepper 4 cups baby spinach from 5-oz. pkg. 1 avocado, pitted, peeled, sliced 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese O In large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over mediumhigh heat until crisp, 7-8 minutes. Drain on paper towels. When cool enough to handle, cut into 1/2" pieces. O In bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, honey, dill, salt, pepper and garlic powder. In separate bowl, toss 2 Tbs. dressing with corn, beans, scallion and red onion. In another bowl, toss cucumber with 1 Tbs. dressing. In another bowl, toss red pepper with 1 Tbs. dressing. O Line serving platter with spinach; top with avocado, red pepper, cucumber, corn mixture, bacon and blue cheese. Serve with remaining dressing. Or, if desired, in large serving bowl, toss all ingredients together. Servings: 8. Cals.: 227. Protein: 7 g. Fat: 16 g. (4 g. saturated). Chol.: 13 mg. Carbs.: 16 g. Sodium: 383 mg. Fiber: 4 g. Sugar: 5 g. Kitchen time: 30 minutes. Total time: 30 minutes. 30 WOMAN’S WORLD 5/30/16 —continued from previous page Barbecue Ribs with All-American and Buffalo Barbecue Sauces Grilled Chicken Drumsticks with Chimichurri Sauce Potato-andTomato Salad Skewers Finger-lickin’ good! Our sweet-andspicy ribs are extra tasty slathered with homemade barbecue sauces! With a honey-lime glaze and a fresh herb sauce, these drumsticks are sure to be a hit! We turned potato salad into finger food by serving it on skewers! ALL-AMERICAN BARBECUE SAUCE 1 cup ketchup 1/2 cup apple juice 1/3 cup steak sauce 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper BUFFALO BARBECUE SAUCE 1/2 cup All-American Barbecue Sauce 1 tsp. celery seed 1/2 cup cayenne pepper sauce, such as Frank’s RedHot sauce RIBS 2 tsp. onion powder 2 tsp. celery seed 2 tsp. packed light brown sugar 2 tsp. dry mustard powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 slab pork baby back ribs, 3 lbs., thin membrane removed CHIMICHURRI SAUCE 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 scallions, chopped 1 Tbs. green Tabasco sauce 2 tsp. fresh lime juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 tsp. salt GLAZE 1/4 cup honey 2 tsp. fresh lime juice 1/4 tsp. grated lime zest CHICKEN 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. ground coriander 1/2 tsp. salt 8 chicken drumsticks, about 2 1/2 lbs. O Prepare grill for direct- and O Prepare grill for indirect-heat cooking. indirect-heat cooking. O All-American Barbecue Sauce: In pot, combine all ingredients. Over high heat, bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 15 minutes. O Chimichurri: Combine olive oil, parsley, cilantro, scallions, Tabasco, lime juice, garlic and salt; reserve. O Buffalo Barbecue Sauce: In pot, com- bine all ingredients. Over high heat, bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 8-10 minutes. O Ribs: Combine onion powder, celery seed, sugar, mustard powder, salt and cayenne. Rub over both sides of ribs. Place ribs meaty side down on grill over indirect heat. Cover grill; cook 15 minutes. Turn ribs over. Cover; cook 1 1/2-2 hours or until very tender, brushing several times with 1/3 cup All-American Sauce during last 20 minutes of cooking time. Reheat sauces before serving with ribs. O No-grill option: Preheat oven to 325°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil; coat with cooking spray. Bake seasoned ribs on baking sheet, uncovered, 2 hours or until very tender, brushing several times with 1/3 cup All-American Sauce during last 20 minutes of cooking time. Heat broiler. Broil ribs 2-3 minutes or until browned. Servings: 8. Cals.: 313. Protein: 18 g. Fat: 16 g. (6 g. saturated). Chol.: 61 mg. Carbs.: 24 g. Sodium: 1,073 mg. Fiber: 1 g. Sugar: 20 g. Kitchen time: 30 minutes. Total time: 2 hours, 30 minutes. O Glaze: Combine honey, lime juice and zest; reserve. O Chicken: Combine garlic pow- 12 baby or tiny red potatoes, about 1 lb. 2 yellow peppers, quartered lengthwise 1/4 cup Caesar vinaigrette salad dressing 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped + 24 whole basil leaves 2 tsp. finely chopped red onion 24 cherry tomatoes, from 10-oz. cont. 24 pitted green and/ or Kalamata olives 24 (3 1/2"-4") wooden skewers O Cook potatoes in boiling salted water 18-20 minutes or until tender. Drain; rinse under cold water until cool. Halve crosswise. Cut thin slice from uncut end of each half so that potatoes will sit flat and upright. der, coriander and salt; rub over chicken. Place chicken meaty side down on grill over direct heat. Cook until just browned, 4-5 minutes. Turn and place over indirect heat. Cover grill; cook until chicken is no longer pink near bones, 50-55 minutes, brushing with glaze during last 10 minutes of cooking time. Serve chicken with chimichurri sauce. O Cut peppers into 1 1/2" pieces, using 1 1/2" star-shaped cookie cutter if desired. In large bowl, combine vinaigrette, chopped basil and red onion; toss in potatoes, peppers and tomatoes. O No-grill option: Preheat oven to 1 basil leaf, 1 tomato, 1 olive and 1 pepper piece onto each skewer. Or, if desired, in large serving bowl, toss all ingredients in dressing mixture and serve. 325°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil; coat with cooking spray. Roast chicken on baking sheet 50-60 minutes or until no longer pink near bone. Brush chicken with glaze during last 10 minutes of cooking time. Heat broiler. Broil chicken 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Servings: 8. Cals.: 257. Protein: 16 g. Fat: 17 g. (3 g. saturated). Chol.:84 mg. Carbs.: 10 g. Sodium: 326 mg. Fiber: 0 g. Sugar: 9 g. Kitchen time: 30 minutes. Total time: 1 hour, 25 minutes. O Thread 1 potato half, Servings: 8. Cals.: 114. Protein: 3 g. Fat: 4 g. (1 g. saturated). Chol.: 1 mg. Carbs.: 16 g. Sodium: 331 mg. Fiber: 2 g. Sugar: 2 g. Kitchen time: 30 minutes. Total time: 1 hour, 20 minutes. Daisy Cupcakes The only thing brighter than the zesty lemon flavor of these cupcakes? The smiles on everyone’s faces when they see the cute candy flower, ladybug and bee toppings! Sweet ’n Zesty Coleslaw Classic coleslaw goes sweet and crunchy when you add in jicama, raisins and orange zest! 1-2 oranges 1 cup mayonnaise 2 Tbs. sugar 2 Tbs. white vinegar 1/2 tsp. salt 1 pkg. (14 oz.) coleslaw mix 2 cups packaged shredded red cabbage 2 cups packaged shredded carrots 2 cups matchstick pieces jicama, about 12 oz. 3/4 cup raisins 4 scallions, thinly sliced 2 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley O Grated 1/2 tsp. zest and squeeze 1/4 cup juice from oranges into large bowl; whisk in mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar and salt. O Add coleslaw mix, cabbage, carrots, jicama, raisins, scallions and parsley. Toss to coat with dressing. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve. Servings: 12. Cals.: 187. Protein: 1 g. Fat: 13 g. (2 g. saturated). Chol.: 7 mg. Carbs.: 17 g. Sodium: 223 mg. Fiber: 3 g. Sugar: 11 g. Kitchen time: 25 minutes. Total time: 25 minutes. Red, White and Blue Sangria In large pitcher, stir together 1 btl. (750 ml) chilled white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc), 1/4 cup chilled citrus rum (such as Bacardi Limon) and 1/4 cup superfine sugar until sugar dissolves. Stir in 1 cup each raspberries, blueberries and sliced strawberries. Top off with 1 cup lemonlime soda. Makes 8 servings. DECORATIONS 3/4 tsp. tylose powder, such as Wilton 1 1/2 cups white fondant Lemon yellow, red-red and black concentrated food colorings Black edible color marker Light corn syrup 24 natural almond slices CUPCAKES 1 pkg. (16.5 oz.) lemon cake mix 1 1/2 cups milk 4 eggs 1 pkg. (3 oz.) instant lemon pudding mix 1/4 cup oil 2 tsp. grated lemon zest FROSTING 2 cups butter, 1 lb., at room temperature 5 cups confectioners’ sugar, from 2 (16 oz.) pkgs. 1 Tbs. milk 1 Tbs. vanilla extract Leaf green concentrated food coloring O Decorations: Knead tylose into fondant. Keep fondant wrapped in plastic wrap when not in use. Knead dots of yellow food coloring into 2/3 cup fondant until tinted. Knead dot of black food coloring into 3 Tbs. of remaining white fondant until tinted. Knead dot of red-red food coloring into 3 Tbs. of remaining white fondant until tinted. O Flowers: Crinkle large sheet of foil slightly to create small indentations; place on baking sheet. Between 2 sheets of wax paper, roll out remaining white fondant to 1/8" thickness. Using 2 1/2" and 1 1/2" flowershaped cookie cutters, cut out 9 large and 12 small flowers, as shown, rerolling scraps as necessary. Reserve 5 Tbs. yellow fondant; roll out and cut remaining yellow fondant into flowers. Arrange cut-outs over foil to shape. Dry 2 hours or until flowers hold shape. O Bees: Divide 3 Tbs. of remaining yellow fondant into 12 pieces, about 1/4 tsp. each. Form into 3/4"-long eggshapes. Dry 1 hour. Using marker, draw lines on shapes, as shown. For wings, with dots of corn syrup, at tach almond slices, as shown. Produced by Christine Koury. Photos: HBB. Food stylists: Allyson Sullivan; Marianne Zanzarella. Prop stylist: Cathy Olivucci. O Ladybugs: For bodies, divide red fondant into 12 pieces, about 1/4 tsp. each. Roll each into ball; press each lightly to flatten bottom. Using marker, draw on dots. For wings, press end of toothpick down center of top, as shown. For heads, divide 1 Tbs. black fondant into 12 pieces; roll into balls. With dots of corn syrup, attach to bodies. Dry 1 hour. O Divide 1 Tbs. yellow fondant into 9 pieces; roll into balls and flatten slightly. Divide remaining 1 Tbs. yellow fondant into 12 pieces; roll into balls and flatten slightly. With dots of corn syrup, attach large balls to centers of large white flowers. Attach small balls to centers of small flowers. Repeat with remaining 2 Tbs. black fondant, attaching to centers of yellow flowers. O Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 24 muffin cups with cupcake liners. On low speed, beat cake mix, milk, eggs, pudding mix, oil and zest until just combined, 30 seconds. On medium, beat 2 minutes. Evenly divide among liners. Bake 18-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Transfer from pans to racks; cool. O Frosting: On medium-high speed, beat butter until light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes. On low, gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar, then milk and vanilla. On medium-high, beat until fluffy, 2 minutes. Tint pale green with dot of food coloring. Spread over cupcakes, or if desired, transfer frosting to pastry bag fitted with large round tip (such as Wilton #1A) and pipe onto cupcakes. Garnish with flowers, bumblebees and ladybugs. Servings: 24. Cals.: 489. Protein: 3 g. Fat: 26 g. (12 g. saturated). Trans fat: 1 g. Chol.: 98 mg. Carbs.: 63 g. Sodium: 330 mg. Fiber: 0 g. Sugar: 51 g. Kitchen time: 1 hour, 45 minutes. Total time: 3 hours, 45 minutes. NEXT WEEK: Make it chicken tonight! 5/30/16 WOMAN’S WORLD 31 Good-times guid Making happy memories together! The da pkins, RGather trays, na plates, cups and toothpicks chips RBuy sodas and The day of: in’s RShop for deli fix and rolls ice RFill cooler with RSlice rolls and prepare subs 2 Assemble your subs! Stock up at the supermarket! A sub sandwich made with an 18-inch loaf of bread will feed six to eight people, but chances are folks will want seconds so make one sub for every three to four people. Use your favorite cold cuts and condiments, or try these crowd-pleasing combos, which can all be assembled a few hours before the party, wrapped in plastic wrap and refrigerated. 32 WOMAN’S WORLD 5/30/16 3 Treat guests Start in the deli section for freshly sliced cold cuts. Then hit the bakery for your to special sodas! rolls. Look for thick loaves There’s nothing like an ice-cold that are crusty on the da to cut through the richness of a outside and soft on the earty sandwich! Fill your coolers inside—hoagie rolls or ith old-fashioned flavors like Italian loaves are perfect range cream, classic cola, black but skip baguettes, whic herry and birch beer. Brands like are too thin to contain all Hansen’s, Blue Sky and Frostie are those delicious asy to find at large supermarkets, ings! Next, stoc ! nd most are made with pure p i T up on condis ane sugar and natural flavora d so d n a Subs ments like gs. 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Pile gener- sides of rolls with a sauce and shredded ously with delithin layer of mustard, mozzarella and top sliced roast beef, pile with shrimp and with meatballs. Broil turkey breast and coleslaw and finish until cheese is just Cheddar cheese, with squeezes of melted. Cover with plus tomato slices fresh lemon. Cover roll tops, press and torn lettuce with roll tops, press gently and secure leaves. Cover with gently and secure with toothpicks. roll tops, with toothpicks. press gently and secure with toothpicks garnished with olives and drained pickled jalapeños. Chicken: This sub’s got zing! Spread Caesar dressing over cut sides of rolls. Layer with sliced pepperoni, sliced rotisserie chicken, sliced provolone cheese, shredded Parmesan cheese, sliced tomato and lettuce. Cover with roll tops, press gently and secure with toothpicks. 'California Cold Cuts: For this flavorful vegetarian sub, spread bottom rolls with mashed avocado and top with hummus. Layer with deli-sliced Monterey Jack cheese, thinly sliced cucumber, sliced tomatoes and fresh arugula. Drizzle with olive oil, cover with roll tops, press gently and secure with toothpicks. Photos: Getty Images (2); iStockphoto; Philippe Desenrck/Getty Images; HBB; Media Bakery (2); Lauri Patterson/Getty Images; Dreamstime. o List To-D y before: Looking for a new way to celebrate Memorial Day? Whip up extra-long sub sandwiches and wash ’em down with sodas in fun old-fashioned flavors! Recipes to Collect Herbed Deviled Eggs Sloppy Joe Baked Beans Peaches ’n Cream Shortcake Chocolate Oreo Brownies 5/30/16 WOMAN’S WORLD 33 Recipes to Collect Herbed Deviled Eggs Sloppy Joe meets baked beans in our new take on a cookout staple made extra-tasty with bacon, molasses, smoky paprika and mustard! 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2" pieces 1 onion, chopped, 1 cup 1 can (15.5 oz.) red kidney beans, rinsed, drained 1 can (15.5 oz.) cannellini beans, rinsed, drained 1 can (15.5 oz.), pinto beans, rinsed, drained 1 can (15 oz.) Sloppy Joe sauce 1/4 cup molasses 2 Tbs. apple cider vinegar 2 Tbs. spicy brown mustard 2 tsp. smoked paprika 1 clove garlic, minced O Preheat oven to 375°F. In 2 qt. Dutch oven or large heavybottom pot, cook bacon and onion Make it barbecue baked beans! Just swap 2 cups barbecue sauce for the sSloppy Joe sauce and molasses. over medium heat until lightly browned, 15 -20 minutes. Remove from heat. O Stir in beans, Sloppy Joe sauce, molasses, vinegar, mustard, paprika, garlic and 1 cup water. Bake 1 hour, uncovered, until sauce has thickened and beans are hot and flavorful. Servings: 8 Calories: 306 Protein: 13 g. Fat: 9 g. (3 g. sat.) Chol.: 13 mg. Carbs.: 43 g. Sodium: 886 mg. Fiber: 8 g. Sugar: 16 g. Kitchen time: 20 minutes. Total time: 1 hour, 20 minutes. Chocolate Oreo Brownies Not your ordinary brownie! These rich and fudgy treats are chock-full of double-chocolate Oreo chunks! BROWNIES 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1 Tbs. instant coffee powder 1 tsp. hot water 1 cup butter 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract 8 chocolate creme Oreo cookies, coarsely chopped FROSTING 1/4 cup butter, at room temperature 1/3 cup Marshmallow Fluff 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract Sprinkles, optional O Brownies: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 8" square baking pan with enough foil to overhang sides by 2"; coat with cooking spray. Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt; reserve. O Dissolve coffee powder in hot water. In pot, heat butter over low heat until just melted; remove from heat. Stir in sugar, then eggs, coffee and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture until blended. Stir in Oreos. Spread in pan. Bake 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs clinging. Cool in pan on rack. O Frosting: On medium speed, beat butter and Fluff until fluffy, about 2 minutes. On low, gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar, then vanilla until combined; on medium, beat until fluffy, 1-2 minutes. Using foil, lift brownies from pan. Remove foil. Spread frosting over brownies. If desired, garnish with sprinkles. Servings: 16. Calories: 271. Protein: 2 g. Fat: 17 g. (10 g. sat.) Trans fat: 1 g. Chol.: 61 mg. Carbs.: 31 g. Sodium: 197 mg. Fiber: 2 g. Sugar: 22 g. Kitchen time: 35 minutes. Total time: 3 hours, 10 minutes. This summertime classic gets an extra kick of flavor thanks to creamy horseradish, chopped chives and fresh dill! 6 eggs Fresh chives and O Transfer yolks to 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup prepared cream-style horseradish 2 Tbs. chopped fresh chives 1 Tbs. chopped fresh dill 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper Pinch of cayenne, optional fresh parsley leaves, optional O In pot, combine eggs with enough water to cover by 1"; over high heat, bring to boil. Cover. Remove from heat; let stand 12 minutes. Drain; cover eggs with cold water. When cool, peel and halve lengthwise. Got leftovers? Make egg salad sandwiches! Just mash deviled eggs with a little extra mayo, if necessary, and serve on egg twist buns with sliced tomatoes and arugula. bowl, reserving whites. Mash yolks with mayonnaise and horseradish; stir in chopped chives, dill, salt and pepper. If desired, transfer to pastry bag fitted with large star tip. Pipe or spoon into egg whites. If desired, sprinkle with cayenne and garnish with chives and parsley. Servings: 6 Calories: 157 Protein: 6 g. Fat: 13 g. (3 g. sat.) Chol.: 192 mg. Carbs.: 2 g. Sodium: 248 mg. Fiber: 0 g. Sugar: 1 g. Kitchen time: 30 minutes. Total time: 45 minutes. Peaches ’n Cream Shortcake Juicy fresh peaches, Marshmallow Fluff whipped cream and scrumptious from-scratch cake make the perfect summery dessert! 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 1 Tbs.+ 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. almond extract 2 cups heavy cream 6 Tbs. peach preserves, chopped 1/2 cup Marshmallow Fluff 2 1/2 cups sliced, peeled, pitted peaches, about 1 lb. O Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 2 (8") round cake pans with baking spray with flour. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; reserve. On medium speed, beat butter and sugar until fluffy, 2 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time; beat in 1 Tbs. vanilla and almond extract. On low, beat in flour mixture alternatly with 1/4 cup cream. Divide batter between pans. Bake 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately spread each hot cake layer with 1 Tbs. preserves; cool in pans. O On low speed, beat remaining cream and 1 tsp. vanilla with Fluff until blended. On medi- um-high, beat until soft peaks form. Combine peaches and remaining 4 Tbs. preserves. O Transfer 1 cake layer to serving plate; top with half of peach mixture and 1 cup whipped cream. Top with remaining cake layer, then 1 cup whipped cream and peaches. Serve with remaining whipped cream. Servings: 16. Calories: 301 Protein: 3 g. Fat: 18 g. (11 g. sat.) Trans fat: 1 g. Chol.: 91 mg. Carbs.: 32 g. Sodium: 138 mg. Fiber: 1 g. Sugar: 21 g. Kitchen time: 1 hour. Total time: 3 hours. Sloppy Joe Baked Beans Photos: HBB. 34 WOMAN’S WORLD 5/30/16 Glamour and Elegance have never been so affordable. 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Escape into a dreamy historical romance! If you want . . . To ease Downton Abbey withdrawal: The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson When charming Latin teacher Beatrice Nash arrives in the idyllic English village of Rye in the summer of 1914, she befriends the eccentric Kent family, including matriarch Agatha Kent’s two nephews, one a poet, the other a medical student. “This is a beautifully written vision of a small English village in the throws of social change,” says Jane Little of DearAuthor.com. “It’s romantic, funny, sad—and ultimately uplifting.” A story of second chances: Only Beloved by Mary Balogh "In this story set after the Napoleonic wars, author Mary Balogh captures a time and place you won’t soon forget,” promises McCord. After a family scandal dashed her hopes of marriage, music teacher Dora Debbins has finally made peace with her fate. Yet the memory of a brief encounter with the dashing widower theDuke of Stanbrook a year ago still lingers. Can these lonely souls find each other again? 36 WOMAN’S WORLD 5/30/16 Emma with an exotic twist: A screwball comedy: Sarong Party Girls by Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan (on sale July 12th) “Sarong Party Girls is reminiscent of Jane Austen’s Emma—only it’s set in modern-day Asia,” says Hardy. This fun, effervescent novel follows shopaholic Jazzy and her friends as they enjoy the glamorous high life and strive to climb even higher—by finding rich husbands. “The author paints Singapore in vivid detail and makes you empathize with Jazzy as she realizes there may be more to life than social climbing in stilettos.” First Star I See Tonight by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (on sale August 23rd) Set in modern-day Chicago, this novel has all the qualities of a romantic screwball comedy with a ton of fun and a colorful cast of characters, says bookworm Jennifer McCord (JenniferMcCord.com). Piper Dove dreams of becoming the best detective in the Windy City. Her big break? Trailing former Chicago Stars quarterback Cooper Graham, who’s less than thrilled that the feisty gumshoe is on the case. Could Cooper be in more danger than he realizes? Can Piper convince the stubborn sports hero that she can be his hero, even if that’s the last thing he wants? An American Revolution romance: The Dutch Girl by Donna Thorland It’s 1778, and Anna Winters is a passionate revolutionary—but Anna wasn’t always her name. She was born Annatje, the daughter of a Dutch farmer who died at the hands of corrupt landowners. Vowing to avenge her father’s death and help the Colonies gain their freedom, she finds herself on a dangerous mission—and torn between two men with conflicting allegiances. “The Dutch Girl makes the political intrigue of the American Revolution sexy and throws light on aspects of the conflict not often portrayed in novels,” says Little. Passion, adventure and swordplay: Once a Soldier by Mary Jo Putney (on sale June 28th) English Lord Will Masterson could have remained safe on his estate, but he chose to enlist instead in the war against the French. Weary of years spent fighting, he’s ready to hang up his sword for good. That is, until one last mission sends him to the tiny country of St. Gabriel. There he meets the beautiful whirlwind Athena Markham. Both Will and Athena are devoted to the cause of freedom, but romance can never bloom between two people separated by class—and by secrets. Or can it? “Putney brings Will and Athena’s bond to life,” says McCord. Pick up an edge-ofyour-beach-chair thriller! If you want . . . Suspense + romance: Keeper’s Reach by Carla Neggers (in paperback July 26th) FBI agents Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan are busy planning their wedding when their next big case involving an international art theft brings a tangled conspiracy to their doorstep on the windswept shores of Maine. As the danger mounts, Emma disappears, leaving Colin to frantically untangle a web of lies before it’s too late. “Blending romance with action-packed suspense, this is a real summer page-turner,” promises McCord. A supernatural thriller: The Fireman by Joe Hill “The Fireman is fantastic!” declares Hardy. In this post-apocalyptic thriller, the world is engulfed in a terrifying pandemic called Dragonscale, which marks its victims with beautiful scales before causing them to burst into flames. Harper Grayson is a nurse on the front lines of the plague, when she meets a mysterious man at the hospital clad in a fireman’s uniform. Somehow immune to the terrible effects of Dragonscale, he protects the infected from the mobs out to exterminate them. Will Harper learn the fireman’s secrets before it’s too late? reads into your beach bag! —and preview the buzzed-about upcoming Solve a page-turning mystery! If you want . . . Murder and gold medal dreams: You Will Know Me by Megan Abbott (on sale July 26th) “Abbott’s last book, The Fever, is being made into a TV series, and this nail-biter about a murder in the gymnastics world is going to be just as big,” predicts Hardy. Devon Knox is a teen gymnastics phenom, and everything her parents Katie and Eric, do is dedicated to helping their daughter achieve her gold medal dream. But when a shocking murder is committed in the gymnastics community on the eve of a pivotal competition, secrets will be exposed and lives forever changed. Sophisticated Parisian intrigue: Murder on the Quai by Cara Black (on sale June 14th) This is the much-anticipated origin story of how legendary—and legendarily chic—French private investigator Aimée Leduc became the super sleuth she is today. It’s 1989 and a murder linked to Nazi gold hidden in the French countryside starts Aimée down an intriguing and dangerous path. “I love this book,” says McCord. “When Aimée walks along the Seine, I can picture myself there, and when she’s enjoying a piece of French chocolate, I can almost taste it.” An eerie, haunting mystery: Marrow Island by Alexis M. Smith (on sale June 7th) “Marrow Island is a haunting, lyrical novel,” says Hardy. It’s been 20 years since journalist Lucie Bowen left the Pacific Northwest island she grew up on—20 years since a devastating natural disaster destroyed its refinery, killing her father and rendering Marrow Island uninhabitable. Now a community called the Colony claims to have restored the island and made it safe to live on. Determined to investigate what’s at the heart of the mysterious Colony, Lucie finally returns home. Photos: iStockphoto; Shutterstock; Amazon.com (14). Enjoy an epic fantasy! If you want . . . A Renaissance Game of Thrones: Children of Earth and Sky by Guy Gavriel Kay Game of Thrones meets Renaissance Europe in this breathtaking adventure. An enigmatic spy and a young artist on a perilous journey are just two of the vivid characters whose lives collide in this tale of kingdoms on the verge of war. “The sprawling empires feel fantastical, yet the characters all feel real,” says Katherine Hooper of FantasyLiterature.com. A regency romance in space: Arabella of Mars by David D. Levine (on sale July 12th) What if Mars were colonized—in the 19th century? That’s the question posed in this alternate history. Arabella Ashby is none too happy when her mother sends her back to London from her colony on Mars to learn how to become a proper lady. But when something threatens her loved ones back on Mars, Arabella, determined to return to the colony, sneaks aboard a spaceship—whose captain is intrigued by the mysterious stowaway. “This is like a regency romance in space!" says Hooper. —Kristina Mastrocola 5/30/16 WOMAN’S WORLD 37 Surround yourself with ele For a touch of timeless style, go for toile! The elegant pattern is utterly classic and totally chic—use it in blue shades to turn your home into a stress-free retreat! Delightful dining! Set a warm and inviting table that encourages guests to linger: Just repurpose a quilt from your collection or the flea market as a one-of-a-kind tablecloth, and pair it with blue linens and patterned dinnerware! Tip: Choose quilts that can be machine washed so stains are easy to remove. Easy update! 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Roadside angel When her car broke down in a strange city, Woman’s World reader, Linda Olivarri de-Trinidad, of Atlantic Beach, Florida, encountered an angel who helped her get home safely! S ome years ago, my husband and I moved to Austin, Texas. It was hard being in an unfamiliar city with no family nearby. One very warm spring day, not long after we had arrived, I was running errands with my threeyear-old daughter when my car began to stall. In a panic, I pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the ignition. This was before cellphones were readily available, and I was stuck on the side of the road with no idea what to do! My daughter was asleep in her car seat, so I rolled down all of the windows, then got out of the car. As I lifted the hood, smoke billowed out, and I began to cry. I knew nothing about cars, the temperature was rising, and I was very thirsty. “God, please send someone to help us,” I cried. Suddenly, a man with a kind face and deep blue eyes walked up to me, seemingly from out of nowhere. “Don’t worry, everything will be okay,” he said, handing me a cold bottle of water. The water was refreshing, as I swallowed several gulps. “Can you help me?” I asked. “I really don’t know a thing about cars, but I believe if you close the hood you can start it up again, and all will be well,” he said. His presence was soothing, very similar to the way it felt when I was a child and my mother picked me up when I’d fallen and skinned my knee. Suddenly, my daughter began to cry, and I turned away from the man in order to unstrap her from the car seat and give her some of the water. As I lifted her in my arms, I said, “Thank you for the water. I believe I will do as you suggested.” But when I turned around, the man was gone! I looked up and down the road, astonished. Where could he be? Baffled, I closed the hood and buckled my daughter back into her car seat. Then slipping into the driver’s seat, I turned the ignition—and the engine sprang to life! The smoke had stopped billowing from beneath the hood, and we made it home safely. When I told my husband what had happened, he looked under the hood, but nothing seemed to be wrong. Suddenly, I realized that the man was our guardian angel. Even now, years later, I fondly think of him and know that he still watches over us. “Linda is describing the same man who appears to many people in distress! And I believe he is the Archangel Michael, the angel of protection,” says Doreen Virtue, Ph.D. “In each story I hear like Linda’s, everyone describes the good Samaritan’s blue eyes and how he suddenly appears and disappears, and knows all of the details without being told . . . such as bringing Linda water when she was thirsty. “Angels can take on temporary human form to help us escape and avoid dangerous situations. Angels can also instantly fix mechanical and electronic problems, as Linda’s story illustrates. “The angels say, ‘We aren’t on a faraway cloud somewhere—we are right next to you at all times, ready to do whatever is necessary to protect and comfort you.’ ” Doreen says: Doreen Virtue, Ph.D., the creator of Angel Therapy, is the author of 30 books on mind-body-spirit topics including My Guardian Angel: True Stories of Angelic Encounters from Woman’s World Readers and host of the Internet radio show “Angel Therapy” at HayHouseRadio.com. If you have an angel story you’d like to share, please send it, along with a clear photo of yourself, including your name, address and phone number to: Angels, Woman’s World, 270 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632, or e-mail us at [email protected]. We’ll pay $100 for each featured story. All submissions become the property of Woman’s World and may be edited, published or otherwise re-used in any medium. 40 WOMAN’S WORLD 5/30/16 Photos: Getty Images; Alamy; Getty Images/Stockdisc. and feel great all week! Ask America’s Ultimate Experts “Help me lower my medical costs!” With costs on the rise, finding ways to cut healthcare bills has never been more important. Our experts share the easy ways to do just that! 1 Cut Rx costs! Have a chat with your doc! “Before your doctor prescribes a new drug, ask her to give you three alternative medication choices so that you can search the ‘formulary’ (medications covered) on your insurer’s website, and compare the copayment for each,” advises Cary Byrd, founder of the free price comparison engine eDrugSearch.com. Save with your smartphone! Apply coupons! Asking your doctor to prescribe a generic version of the drug can save you a whopping 80%, says Byrd. And if your doctor insists on a brand-name drug? “Check the manufacturer’s website for coupons, also called ‘copay cards’.” Or simply do an online search (“drug name + coupon”) to find the coupons. “Most pharmacies accept these coupons, which can cut your costs 50% or more!” Do community outreach! The free GoodRx mobile app (GoodRx.com) compares drug prices and provides coupons from the pharmacies in your area, for a typical savings of 10% to 20% off the regular retail price, Byrd reveals. Other favorite low-cost sources? “Drugstore.com, Costco and Sam’s Club often offer the lowest U.S. drug prices,” he says. “And to save on select generics, many retailers, including WalMart, Target, K-Mart, Kroger, Publix, Safeway and Wegmans, offer a set $4 for a 30-day supply or $10 to $12 for a 90-day supply!” Find community-based health centers open to anyone—insured or not—through the Partnership for Prescription Assistance Free Clinic Finder (tinyURL.com/l5gunjk). “Also the 340B Drug Discount Program (HRSA.gov/opa), available for under-insured and uninsured individuals, provides prescription financial assistance for up to 50% of out-of-pocket costs,” says Byrd. 2 Slash medical bills! ‘gloves and gowns’ charges or ‘oral administration fees’—which just means a nurse giving a patient a pill.” Not sure what a charge means? “Don’t call the hospital’s customer service because they won’t know,” says Palmer. “Call the nurse’s station and give them a description of the charge, and ask what it is. I had a client who was charged $110 for a ‘bear-hugger’. Turns out, it’s the teddy bear patients hug to ease the pain of a cough! After disputing it, the fee was erased easily.” Still feel overbilled? The pros at Medical Billing Advocates of America (BillAdvo cates.com) charge you a percentage of the amount they save you— and if they don’t reduce your bill, you won’t be charged! Avoid surprise fees! Ask for a discount! Always ask for an itemized summary of your bill, advises medical billing advocate Pat Palmer. “Eight out of 10 bills have overcharges on them—you can save 17% to 49% just by looking at each line and checking to see if you’re being billed for medications you didn’t take or tests you didn’t undergo.” Routine services that often pop up on a hospital bill and that you can easily dispute, she says, “include A lot of people don’t realize that most facilities will negotiate payment, says Palmer. “For example, if you tell them you’ll pay the bill faster, say, in 10 days, you can often get 15% to 25% off.” Another way to negotiate? “If Cary Byrd, the president Pat Palmer, the founder and founder of eDrugSearch. com, a free price comparison engine, is also the author of eDrugSearch.com’s 99 Ways to Save Money on Your Prescription Drugs. of Medical Billing Advocates of America and Medical Recovery Services, is also the author of three books, including The Medical Bill Survival Guide. Photos: E+/Getty Images; shutterstock.com; andry_kuzmin/Crestock/Masterfile; Sripfoto/Dreamstime.com; TINA HOLTZLANDER. More helpful healthcare websites! Fai rHe alth Con sum er.o rg: Find tools that provide cost estimates for medical and dental services in your area, as well as estimates for out-of-network doctors. CareCredit.com: “Try to avoid using credit cards to pay medical bills because the interest rates can be incredibly high,” cautions Goff. The exception? “The healthcare financing card ‘Care Credit’ is interest-free for six months!” your bill is $130, for example, paying in cash could reduce it to $100.” Also smart: Price match! The principle of comparison shopping applies to medical bills. “At the free website HealthCareBlue Book.com, you can plug in the service you’re getting to find the lowest price in your area,” notes healthcare financing expert Robert E. Goff. —Kristina Mastrocola Healthcare expert Robert E. Goff—coauthor of The Patient, the Doctor and the Bill Collector—is executive director and CEO of University Physicians Network (UPN) in New York City. Learn more at NoMoreMedicalDebt.com. 5/30/16 WOMAN’S WORLD 41 Incredible Survival “Doctors say I’m the luckiest person alive!” “I’m so grateful for my second chance and live every moment to the fullest,” says Erica. After falling 60 feet off a cliff, Erica Tait shouldn’t even have survived. But she had such a triumphant spirit, the 22-year-old defied every obstacle in her way. Her story will make you believe in miracles! S trapping on her backpack, “Where are you?” the operator Erica Tait lifted her face to asked. the sun as she navigated a Erica didn’t know. She couldn’t rocky path in Palisades Interstate even remember her name. Looking Park not far from her Closter, New up, she stammered, “There are Jersey, home. trees.” Then she felt herself fading The 22-year-old recent college again . . . graduate had always been outdoor“There’s a young woman stranded sy, scrambling through the woods and hurt!” officers called. Using and fishing with her dad. But this the pings from her cellphone, they wasn’t any ordinary hike. It was, rushed out in multiple vehicles to in a very real way, practice: Soon, locate her. But the signals placed Erica would be leaving for the her miles away in Yonkers, New mountains of Guatemala with the York—and as they patrolled the Peace Corps, helping midwives area, they could find nobody in bring new little lives into the world. distress. She’d been on this particular trail As hours ticked by, a Sparkill, New dozens of times before. From the York, off-duty firefighter listening in vantage point at the top, Erica could on his radio grew determined. What see both the Manhattan skyline and if this was my sister? My daughter? a waterfall dotted ught. And just then, But this afternoo the assistant chief: took a step dow rs was directly rock that jutted ross the river from a bit—the perfe he Palisades hiking Ingenuity, seat to meditate— trails! Erica’s foot caught Meanwhile, Erica plus courage, a patch of moss. was struggling to plus work equals hang on to life, And suddenly, she er breaths shallow. was slipping! miracles. ease, someone find “No! Help!” Eric BOB RICHARDS ! she prayed. screamed as s e were several trails hurtled through t Daly could have plummeting nearly taken. But amazingly, the first one to the ground below. he chose led him to the bottom of the waterfall . . . and when Erica hen Erica’s eyes blinked open looked up, there he was. at the bottom of the cliff, she It had been six hours since the had no clue how long she’d been accident. As an emergency crew there. All she knew was the agoniz- arrived, they promised, “You’re safe ing pain in every cell of her body. now.” But as they rushed Erica to Somehow, she managed to reach the hospital, she slipped back into for her cellphone and dial 911. unconsciousness. And when her “I fell,” she gasped. parents arrived at her bedside, “ ” Angel firefighter W Erica’s mother dissolved in tears, barely able to recognize her in the tangle of tubes and wires. “Your daughter has a broken pelvis, ribs and arm. She punctured her lung and fractured her spine,” doctors explained. “But that she’s even alive . . . it’s a miracle.” Miracle girl! I t took three days for Erica to awaken. And when her parents explained what had happened, only the most fleeting fragments of memories spun in her mind. But I’m here—and it’s a miracle I survived. That has to count for something, Erica marveled. Over the next three weeks, she underwent as many surgeries, from inserting a breathing tube in her lung to setting her hip with a metal rod. Even when Erica was released from the hospital to a rehabilitation center, in a wheelchair with an enormous Velcro cast enveloping her body, doctors couldn’t say what would happen—because only time could tell if her spine would heal. “I will walk again,” Erica insisted. She could feel her legs. She could even move them, though the slightest twitch made her want to scream. Yet still she refused to give up. Gripping the bed sheets, her mom helped her stand. “You should be resting!” nurses insisted. But Erica refused to just sit and wait and hope someday she could do more. When after a month, she went home still in a wheelchair, Erica continued to push herself. One step, then another. Soon she was hobbling across her room. And within six months, she was not only walking but begging her dad, “Take me back to the waterfall.” Her parents didn’t want to. But they also knew how strong-willed Erica was. And they realized maybe she needed to do that, too, to heal. In fact, looking out over the trail that had almost stolen her life, Erica was overwhelmed with gratitude. Today, Erica is hiking again, and she’s back in graduate school for social work. She’s hoping once again to join the Peace Corps. “Doctors say I’m the luckiest person alive. I’m also the happiest!” she insists. “Having almost died has given me the courage to live more intensely. I know how fragile and beautiful life is. I wake up every day with a sense of appreciation and gratitude—because it’s a miracle!” —Kristin Higson-Hughes Whether you’re hiking, like Erica, or sightseeing while on vacation, here’s how to stay safe: Take pics of your route! If Leave your itinerary with friends! Include a written plan you’re in an unfamiliar place, Stay safe wherever you go! Download these apps! Free apps like bSafe and Companion let you text friends and family you’ve assigned as your “guardians” with the touch of a button, plus send out a link where people can track your route via GPS! take pics with your phone of interesting sights as you walk. You’ll have photo “breadcrumbs” to help lead you back! with maps, any hotel info, stops you plan to make and contact numbers. Check in each day to update them on any changes. Read or heard a human interest story you think belongs in Woman’s World? Send it to us! If you’re the first to share it, and we publish it, we’ll pay you $100! E-mail the story with your name, address and phone number to: [email protected]. Or mail to: Scoop, Woman’s World, 270 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632. 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She debated leaving but decided to order a second cup of coffee. She grinned when it arrived with a smiley face in the frothy milk. “That’s better,” said the cute waiter. “I was hoping my coffee art would put a smile on your face. You looked a little sad.” “That’s really sweet of you to try to cheer me up,” she said. He raised a brow. “Try? You mean it didn’t work?” “It helped,” she admitted. “I was supposed to meet someone, but I think I’ve been stood up.” “Maybe he’s been delayed. Or hit his head and has amnesia,” he laughed. “Maybe,” Nikki giggled. “Or perhaps he saw me through the window and ran the other way. I told him that I’d be wearing a red dress.” Ethan’s beautiful blue eyes and his coffee art that made her smile. So a few days later when Angie offered to buy her lunch, Nikki suggested Ethan’s Café. When they walked into the café, Nikki spotted Ethan behind the coffee machine, and her heart beat a little faster. But he was busy, so someone else took their order. A few minutes later, Nikki’s coffee cup was placed in front of her with the words, U OK? in the froth. She glanced up to see Ethan smiling down at her. “I’m okay,” she said, feeling her face grow warm. “Thanks for asking.” “Ever find out what happened to your blind date?” he asked. “He got cold feet.” “I’m sorry,” he said, “but I’m not sorry about one thing in particular.” “What’s that?” His cheeks reddened. “This means you’re still available, right? I was—” “Ethan!” an employee called from behind the counter. “I need your help with the coffee machine again!” “Sorry,” he called over his shoulder while scurrying back. Nikki was sorry, too, and she wondered what he had been about to say. She went back to the café a few His eyes narrowed. “Hmmm . . . No, if he saw you he wouldn’t run away. He’d be tripping over himself trying to get to your table.” Nikki’s day brightened. She glanced at his name tag. “Are you Ethan, the owner?” “One and the same,” he smiled. Before she could respond, a woman behind the counter called out: “Ethan, this cash register tape is stuck again!” Crossword puzzle solution “Looks like I gotta go!” he laughed. His smile warmed her more than the coffee. He paused. “I didn’t get your name.” “Nikki,” she said. “See you later, Nikki!” Later that day, her friend who had set up the blind date called and apologized profusely. “What a loser!” she said. “I can’t believe he did that to you! I’m so sorry, Nikki!” “It’s okay, Angie. I’m not upset.” It was true because now all she could think about were days later, hoping to see Ethan again, but he wasn’t there. “What time will Ethan be here today?” She got up the nerve to ask the person taking her order. “He’s on vacation this week. He’ll be back next Monday.” The woman behind the counter smiled. “Is your name Nikki?” She nodded. “Ethan mentioned a customer named Nikki. He said she had dark hair and a lovely smile.” She winked. “I can vouch for him. I’ve known him for a long time, and he’s a great guy.” Nikki’s heart lifted as she left the café. When she returned on Monday for lunch, Ethan was back! After she took a seat, he walked over to her, holding a coffee mug. “For you,” he said. “Thank you,” Nikki said, surprised. “But I haven’t ordered yet.” He smiled. “Compliments of the house.” He put the cup in front of her, and that’s when she saw the shape of a heart in the foam! Her own heart beat faster. “I missed you when you were on vacation,” she said. He smiled. “I missed you, too. The whole time I was away, I worried that you’d have another blind date and be smitten before I could ask you out.” “Well, you’re right about one thing,” she said. “I am smitten with someone.” Ethan looked uncertain until she smiled and added, “What time do you finish work?” —Rosemary Hayes Photos: E+/Getty Images; Uppercut RF/Getty Images. Nikki liked the coffee messages Ethan sent to her . . . but would he ever ask her out? Circle of Kindness! BEAUTY FROM WITHIN Skin Care from Have you done something kind for someone . . . or been on the receiving end of a thoughtful gesture? Share your heartwarming story here! “I’ll never forget his smile!” NEW NORDIC One warm spring day, I saw a little boy with a lemonade stand and decided to stop. “How’s business?” I asked. “Not good,” he replied. “The only lemonade I sold was to my dad. Everyone waves when they drive by, but no one stops. I’m closing my stand.” Seeing his disappointment, I said, “Wait! I’m so thirsty. I’d like to buy the rest of your lemonade.” His eyes widened in surprise as he replied, “Really? Wow, you made my day!” I’ll never forget the smile on his face. It made my day to see him so happy! —Karin Capri, Marysville, O hank you for ur service!” Photos: Dreamstime; Laura Bolter/ImageZoo/Corbis; Jimmyi23/Dreamstime.com; E+/Getty Images. erved in the Korean ar. On Memorial Day, en I went out to lunch, ore my veteran’s cap h some of the medals I’d eived pinned on it. As I was eating, a young couple thanked me for my service. “We’ve taken care of your bill,” the man said. “And here’s a $15 gift card for your next meal,” his wife added. I was so touched! A short while later, another couple stopped by. “We wanted t treat you to lunch, but our server told us someone already had. So your next lunch is on us!” they said, handing me a $20 gift card. Now I couldn’t hold back my tears. I was amazed that not one, but two couples were so kind to me. I hope they know how much their thoughtful gestures meant to me! —Thomas C. Jacobsen, Grant Park “I’m glad I could lend a hand!” I was working on my résumé at Starbucks when I saw a businessman sitting nearby, talking on the phone. I heard him say that he was preparing for a big work presentation and the track pad on his laptop was broken, and now his wireless mouse had just died. “I’m worried I won’t get this presentation done on time,” he sighed. So I quickly popped the batteries out of my own wireless mouse and walked over to his table. “Excuse me, but I heard that your batteries died. Please, take mine,” I offered. He was shocked and thanked me over and over. It was a simple gesture, but I’m glad I could lend him a hand when he needed it! —Irene Milman, Tamarac, FL Nourish your skin from within Try New Nordic’s Skin CareTM tablets. :LWKEHQHÀFLDODQGQDWXUDOO\GHULYHG ingredients like: ° Type 1 Collagen ° Ellagic Acid from Pomegranates Astaxanthin ° Shown in studies to help promote smooth, elastic and hydrated skin.* SAVE $5 OFF newnordicusa.com PROMO CODE: WW2016 Now available at participating ONLINE SHOP newnordicusa.com At select: Do you have an act of kindness to share? E-mail it, along with your name, address and a clear photo of yourself to: [email protected]. Or mail it to: Circle of Kindness, Woman’s World, 270 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632. 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ARIES March 21 to April 19 LEO July 23 to Aug 22 SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 to Dec 21 TAURUS April 20 to May 20 VIRGO Aug 23 to Sept 22 CAPRICORN Dec 22 to Jan 19 Social Mercury in your sign makes you a busy bee this week! On the 1st, challenging cosmos find you reevaluating your friendships to focus on your true pals. Your lucky days: May 28 and 30; June 2 Your lucky numbers: 6, 16 and 26 On the 29th, Cupid’s arrows take aim—and a romantic encounter takes your breath away! Jupiter’s abundance will keep financial matters golden. Your lucky days: May 30; June 2 and 3 Your lucky numbers: 11, 20 and 30 You’ll catch the decluttering bug over the weekend, and it’ll leave you feeling energized and refreshed! On the 30th, a fun party brings lightness to your life. Your lucky days: May 28 and 29; June 2 Your lucky numbers: 3, 13 and 28 GEMINI May 21 to June 21 LIBRA Sept 23 to Oct 22 AQUARIUS Jan 20 to Feb 18 CANCER June 22 to July 22 SCORPIO Oct 23 to Nov 21 PISCES Feb 19 to March 20 Your mood is magical after a Memorial Day weekend of quality time with family and friends. Also magical? Your love life, thanks to the Moon’s glow on the 30th! Your lucky days: May 30 and 31; June 1 Your lucky numbers: 2, 18 and 31 Keeping a career move hushhush on the 1st will guarantee a great outcome! On the 3rd, trust your instincts, and you’ll steer clear of any unwise advice. Your lucky days: May 29 and 31; June 2 Your lucky numbers: 4, 14 and 33 Spending time in nature over the weekend refreshes and balances your perspective. On the 1st, your extra efforts are praised by VIPs at work! Your lucky days: May 28, 29 and 30 Your lucky numbers: 5, 19 and 27 A tempting travel invite comes your way on the 31st—and a little research into the best deals helps make it happen! On the 3rd, take extra care to get rest. Your lucky days: May 30 and 31; June 2 Your lucky numbers: 1, 17 and 29 Venus in Gemini promises a weekend of festive fun! On the 1st, read the fine print of a business offer before making a decision to get the greatest deal. Your lucky days: May 28, 29 and 30 Your lucky numbers: 8, 15 and 32 From the 31st to the 1st, go-getter Mars brings a surge of enthusiasm that makes you shine at work! Be generous with praise on the 3rd—your words have power! Your lucky days: May 29 and 31; June 2 Your lucky numbers: 7, 21 and 25 What’s in the stars for the heartthrobs? N Daniel N Josh The South Koreaborn actor is making his Broadway debut this summer in The King and I—and the stars say the Leo is perfectly suited for the royal role. In fact, the Hawaii 5-0 star is sure to always add a regal presence to any production he performs in! This hunky model turned actor may be making ladies swoon on his new show Colony, but the planets say this star is a real family man! True to his Cancerian nature, he adores being at home with loved ones, and planets see him opening up a cozy bed-andbreakfast someday! Dae Kim Holloway Gerald James Jackson is an internationally known author, lecturer and astrologer. 46 WOMAN’S WORLD 5/30/16 Amorous planets bless your love life on the 31st and 1st! Trust your instincts when planning a budget with your mate on the 3rd—your bank account will thank you! Your lucky days: May 30 and 31; June 2 Your lucky numbers: 9, 24 and 34 With the Gemini Sun and Venus in your good-luck zone all week, your odds of winning contests skyrocket! Singles may also hit the “jackpot” in romance. Your lucky days: May 30; June 1 and 2 Your lucky numbers: 12, 23 and 35 The Moon in your sign during the weekend finds all eyes on you— it’s your time to shine! On the 3rd, tune in to your spiritual side and you’ll sparkle from within. Your lucky days: May 28, 29 and 30 Your lucky numbers: 10, 22 and 36 N Sam Claflin The Hunger Games star is a true triple threat, with silverscreen charm, strong writing abilities and the potential for great success on the stage. Although he’s dedicated to his career and will travel for work in a heartbeat, the Cancer will always remain attached to his home base in London and keep family life at heart. Photos: Jemal Countess/Getty Images; Mario Perez/Getty Images; Jeffrey Mayer/Getty Images; Michael Tran/Getty Images. Home is where your heart is this season, Gemini! With abundant Jupiter transiting your home and family zone until September, now is a blessed time to grow real roots Brooke Shields May 31, 1965 Have Fun with Kids! Hoo-ray for the USA! The kids will have a hoot making this star-spangled owl banner for Memorial Day! What you’ll need R 2 sheets each red and blue cardstock; yellow and white scraps R Scrapbook paper scraps in red and blue patterns R Red and white glitter paper scraps R Medium tip black marker R Glue stick and craft glue R Hole punch R 5 (1/4") presson gems; 3 red, 2 blue R 1 1/4" red and blue press-on letter stickers R 1 yd. 1/8" red satin ribbon Design: Rebecca Spohn. Photos: Cathy Olivucci/HBB; Age Fotostock. 1 For patterns, enlarge one of the owls in our photo at 400%. Your child cuts pieces from cardstock, scrapbook paper and glitter paper, referring to photo for colors and adding for overlaps. Beak is a 5/8" square. 2 Referring to photo, your child assembles owls, using glue stick for most pieces, craft glue for red stars. She folds beaks in half, glues bottom half so top pops forward. She glues bow ties at center only. 3 Your child outlines shapes with marker, colors eyes, sticks gems to bow ties’ centers and adds USA press-on letters to the three center owls. Transfor stress into bliss Tip! r For a longe ore m se u , d n a garl ace out ribbon, sp and the owls tape h secure wit ack. on the b 4 To hang, you child punche hole in each owl wing (near the top) and runs ribbon through the holes. ACT NOW TO GET A RISK-FREE TRIAL ISSUE SEND ME 12 ISSUES (1 YEAR) FOR JUST $19.97 Please send me a risk-free issue of Simple Grace. If I am not satisfied, I will write “cancel” on my invoice or write to the address below within 45 days. Otherwise, I will receive 11 more issues (12 in total) for only $19.97. 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Looking to celebrate Memorial Day with a star-studded parade and plenty of pomp and circumstance— plus kick off your summer with some outdoor fun? Look no further than our nation’s capitol! WASHINGTON MONUMENT This towering tribute to our first president , which opened to the public 127 years ago, is built of freestanding masonry, so there’s no concrete holding the blocks together! MEMORIAL DAY PARADE The nation’s largest Memorial Day event—featuring a fleet of marching bands and uniformed veterans from most modern-day conflicts—typically lasts three hours! W ith a grand parade that passes pristine landmarks along stately boulevards . . . a vast green National Mall set off by bright blue skies . . . fantastic food and drink —plus fascinating museums (most free!), Washington, D.C. has all the ingredients for a spectacular Memorial Day escape! Begin with a picnic alongside the two-mile Mall’s reflecting pool, then hop in a paddle boat for a leisurely tour around the Tidal Basin with its stunning views of the White House and other landmarks. Back on land, get lost at the Smithsonian Institute museums, exploring for treasures, such as the original StarSpangled Banner, Teddy Roosevelt’s teddy bear—and the complete kitchen of cookbook author Julia Child! On the eve of the holiday, join in the Night of Remembrance on the lawn on the U.S. Capitol to honor the valor and patriotism of Americans who have served our country. The next day, bring a flag (or two!) to wave at the National Memorial Day Parade—the largest of its kind. Next, head to the National Zoo to meet Bei Bei, the giant panda cub who debuted last December. Or wander charming cobblestone streets in historic Georgetown and enjoy lunch along the banks of the beautiful Potomac River. 48 WOMAN’S WORLD 5/30/16 SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE The Institute’s 19 museums and galleries hold hundreds of thousands of treasures, including Dorothy’s ruby slippers, the original Kermit the Frog, Abraham Lincoln’s hat and the largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft in the world! NEXT WEEK: Step inside a fairy tale in France’s Loire Valley! U.S. CAPITOL BUILDING George Washington himself laid the cornerstone for the Capitol in 1793! Touring the corridors of power is free. You can even watch senators and congressman debate live if they’re in session! GEORGETOWN One of the most fashionable neighborhoods in the district, Georgetown boasts some pre-Revolutionary buildings and many Federal townhouses. See them while relaxing on a replica of a 19th-century packet boat floating down the historic C&O Canal. NATIONAL ZOO W The zoo’s giant pandas are a must-see for any visitor. Native to China, fewer than 2,000 of the charismatic bears remain in the wild. Armchair traveler Relax with some D.C. refreshment! There’s no more delicious way to beat the summer heat than with a tall Freshen Up cocktail from the award-winning Bourbon Steak restaurant in Washington, D.C.! T 1/4 cup gin T 6 fresh mint leaves T Crushed ice T Lime slices T 4 oz.-6 oz. ginger beer, to taste In tall glass, combine gin and mint; muddle with end of wooden spoon. Add lime slices and ice. Top off with ginger beer. Serves 1. Photos: Anna Huerta/Getty Images; Xinhua/Alamy; JoeysWorld.com/Alamy; Tono Balaguer/ Agefotostock; ZUMA Press, Inc./Alamy; Dennis Govoni/Getty Images; Henryk Sadura/Getty Images. You deserve Everyday Heroes Good t hings! Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, but they all have one thing in common: They‘re proof it takes only one person to make a difference! “It was the honest thing to do!” Y ou have every reason to feel confident! Look back at all you’ve done and how far you’ve come! You’ve succeeded before, and you will succeed again In fact, the only thing ever really standing in our way is self-doubt. Believe in yourself. It turns possibilities into probabilities! W hen his dad, A.J., bought tickets for a motocross racing event, 10-year-old Nasim Lawrence was beyond excited. “It’s going to be great!” he exclaimed. On the big night, they were walking through the crowded Oakland, California, arena when, suddenly, something on the ground caught the boy’s eye. “It’s a wallet!” Nasim said, scooping it up. “Maybe there’s ID in it,” A.J. suggested. Inside the pink pouch they found money, a debit card and a driver’s license belonging to Taylor Sloan. “There’s $38 here!” Nasim exclaimed after he counted the cash. It was a lot of money to the fourth-grader. He knew it would take him a long time to save up that much from his allowance. And as he looked at the smiling face of the young woman pictured on the driver’s license, Nasim’s heart tugged. I’d be really sad if I lost money or something special to me, he thought. “Dad, we just have to find this lady!” he told A.J. For the rest of the night, Nasim sat in the stands with the driver’s license in his hand and scanned the crowd for a young woman with blonde hair that matched the photo ID. As the motorbikes sped around the track, Nasim didn’t seem to notice. “He couldn’t focus on the race because he insisted he just had to find the lady who lost her wallet,” A.J. explains. His son’s determination touched A.J.’s heart, and when Nasim was upset when he didn’t find the wallet’s owner by the end of the night, “Nasim’s letter made getting back my wallet even better!” smiles Taylor. he assured him they would mail nice for you. Plus it’s the honest it to her. “We’ll make sure she gets thing to do. it,” he comforted. Sincerely, Nasim Meanwhile, Taylor Sloan had Karimah kissed her son, and already left the arena when she then mailed the package the next realized her wallet was missing. morning. And when Taylor It must have fallen out of received it a few days later . . . my pocket! she realized as I can’t believe someone returned her heart sank. my wallet! she thought. “I thought it was gone And when the 22-year-old legal forever,” she recalls. administrative assistant read NaLittle did she know that a pint- sim’s letter, tears filled her eyes. sized good Samaritan was trying “I was happy he sent my belongto get it back to her! ings back, but it was the letter When Nasim arrived home he that really touched my heart. It told his mom, Karimah, what was so sweet!” she says. happened. She put the wallet in a Taylor was so moved that she large envelope and addressed it. posted the story and Nasim’s letBefore sealing it, sh Facebook. To her gested, “Why don’t y prise, it was shared include a note to ver and over, and “Honesty let her know who ven made the TV is the rarest wealth found her wallet.” news! anyone can possess.” Nasim liked the “You’re famous!” Josh Billings idea, and without lks congratulated any coaching penn sim. But the humble a letter to Taylor. It y n’t think he’d done My name is Nasim Lawrence anything special. “It was just the and I am 10 years old. I found honest thing to do,” he shrugs. your wallet at the Super MotoStill, his parents are proud, and cross event in Oakland. Hope- he’s a hero to Taylor. She sent him fully, I have made you smile, a note back, along with $20 and a and you are happy to have your bag of candy. They recently met, money and ID back. I am glad I and Taylor was able to thank him found it instead of some bad in person. “What Nasim did was person who would steal from a simple act of kindness, but it you. You look like a nice person meant the world to me!” she who does nice things for people, smiles. so I wanted to do something —Taryn Phillips-Quinn Do you know a hero? Has someone you know come to your rescue or saved a life? We’d love to hear about it! E-mail your story with your name, address and phone number to: WWFeatures@WomansWorldMag. com. Or mail to: Everyday Hero, Woman’s World, 270 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632. We’ll pay $100 if we publish your story; submissions may be edited for style. 50 WOMAN’S WORLD 5/30/16 Photos: iStockphoto; Getty Images; Tamara DeMello/IKONIK PIX. When a fourth-grader found a lost wallet, he could not rest until he found its owner! JUMPY LEGS AT NIGHT? Are you having trouble sleeping due to unpleasant sensations in your legs, which PDNH LW GLI¿FXOW WR VWD\ VWLOO"<RX VKRXOG know about a proven treatment that calms and relaxes the legs so you can rest comfortably. 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Order now at www.PainFatigue.com Brain Ga mes Burgers and dogs ACROSS 1 Ceremonial splendor 5 Look-see 9 Takes to the slopes 13 Coin opening 17 Carpet layer’s calculation 18 Land measure 19 May racing event, for short 20 “— comes trouble” 21 Have on 22 Musical pitch 23 Cow sounds 24 “What are the —?” 25 It may be flared 27 Farm equipment 29 Walmart competitor 31 “Do — others as . . . ” 32 Jacket material 33 Puts in the middle 34 Mall binge 36 Autos 37 Kind of wrestling 38 Swerve 39 Title for Paul McCartney 40 Cassettes 42 Venus de Milo’s lack 46 Downs’ opposite 47 Statehouse V.I.P. 48 Agree wordlessly 49 Kind of hug or therapy 50 Sour sort 52 “Am — believe . . .?” (2 wds.) 53 Clear, as a disk 54 Sum up, for short 57 Area at the top of the stairs 60 Set, as a price 61 Pops the cork 62 “Help!” 63 Popular board game 65 Pop singer Cyrus Use the letters highlighted in the finished puzzle to spell something you may need for your outdoor grill 66 High school class, for short 67 Actor Tommy — Jones 68 “Fiddlesticks!” 71 Plays a part 72 Dips, as a doughnut 74 Not on 75 The “C” in U.P.C. 76 Crazy, in Spanish 77 Gambler’s memos 79 Kind of buddy 80 Ben of Gone Girl 84 Cowboy boot attachment 85 Staffs 86 Rodeo ring? 87 Burst of wind 88 Glossy coating 91 Minute particle 92 Racetrack shape 94 Took care of, as a bill 96 Online auction site 97 Labyrinth 98 Hazard 99 Arm bone 100 Hair holder 101 Arena shouts 102 Exhausts 103 Overflow 104 Prefix with vision or graph DOWN 1 Lowly chess piece 2 Double Stuf cookie 3 Uses a ruler 4 Half of a dancing duo? 5 Place for a barbecue 6 Environmental sci. 7 Suffix with north or west 8 Big enough fish 9 Chipmunk with glasses 10 Have memorized 11 Bachelor’s last words 12 “All — go!” 13 Kind of story 14 Pigeon’s perch 15 “Burger and fries,” e.g. 16 Exams 26 A.A.A. suggestion: abbr. 28 Bringing up the rear 30 “I’ll take that as —” (2 wds.) 32 Pickle container 33 Prompted an actor 34 Law & Order: — 35 Get-up-and-go 36 Type of servant 37 Cuddles, in a way 39 “My boy” 41 Voting “no” 42 Impressive grouping 43 Ramble 44 Ponder Fill the empty squares with the numbers 1 to 9 so that each row across, each row down and each 3x3 square contains all the numbers from 1 to 9. 45 Went fast 47 — Rose Lee 49 Romance, or science fiction 50 Walking sticks 51 Vegas attraction 52 Driver’s lic. and others 54 Alitalia destination 55 Cast-of-thousands film 56 Gaelic speaker 58 Breakfast area 59 Plays a round 64 Ump 66 Doe’s mate 68 Not out of the question 69 Big fuss 70 — and haw 72 Physicians 73 Small drinks 74 Days of — Lives 75 Join 76 Michele of Glee 78 Amount produced 79 Ban 80 “Remember the —!” 81 Deadly 82 Preserved, in a way 83 Zest providers 84 Broods 85 Tea Leoni show — Secretary 87 Sound of astonishment 88 Ivy growth 89 Breeze (through) 90 Ballyhoo 93 — Appia 95 A pint, maybe Please turn to page 44 for crossword solution PRESIDENT, C.E.O. 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Material not accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope will not be returned. Woman’s World accepts no obligation to return material. All prices quoted are approximate. The editorial and health content presented in Woman’s World is for informational purposes only. It should not be substituted for advice from a competent professional. Any similarity in stories and articles, other than those indicated to be factual, by characterization or name, to persons living or dead, is unintended and purely coincidental. A H t 7 a.m. Angela Potts strolled into Sheriff Charles Jones’ office and dropped into a chair. “You’re here early,” she said, and stopped to squint at him. “Why are your ears pink?” e said he came in Ervin’s walk-in freezer.” around six to his “What?” butcher shop and “Yeah. Just a few minutes ago,” he said. His face had saw a big Lincoln parked near her place. Silver Conturned serious. Angela was frowning tinental, late model. Said a now. “Stop being coy. What man was sitting there in the car alone, watching the are you talking about?” “Bonnie was mur- closed café. Dark hair and in her café, mustache, eyeglasses, a What goes up when dered, this morning. And long scar on his face, here.” rain comes down? dumped in her The sheriff touched his left cheek. “Whoever it was freezer.” “What?! And who must’ve known Bonnie had An umbrella! come in early, too.” found the body?” The sheriff sighed. “I was “But it’s still dark at six “Gus Varney, from down ironing my uniform shirt the street. He called me, I o’clock. Gus could see the last night and got a phone drove over and the two of guy that clearly?” call.” He held the inside of us almost froze, too, by “The streetlights gave his fist up against his right the time the scene was him a good look.” ear to demonstrate. “Where was Gus at the secured and the coroner “What? You held a hot arrived. I just got back.” time?” iron, instead of your phone, The sheriff paused. “Well, “Wait a minute,” Angela against your head?” said. “Just what was Gus how good are you with “Just for a second.” Varney doing in Bonnie directions?” “Why’s the other ear pink, Ervin’s restaurant be “What are you implying?” too?” “I seem to recall fore it opened?” “Well, I had to call that you’re, well, the doctor, didn’t I?” you know . . . di“Everyday is Angela stared at rectionally chalIndependence him a moment belenged.” ” us. for y Da fore she realized he Angela glared at was grinning like him. “I can’t bethe court jester. lieve you just said “Old joke,” he said. that.” “I ought to bash “Said what?” you with this purse,” “I was giving she growled. “What directions before really happened?” you were born, He touched his ears. Chunky Jones. I “Guess I spent too know north much time in Bonnie from south.” Q. > “Okay, okay. Sorry.” “Answer my question,” she said. “Okay, the car was parked across the street from Bonnie’s, facing north. Gus was east of there, at the butcher shop, looking west toward the car. He said the guy never moved once, the whole time. Just sat there staring at the restaurant. Ten minutes later, Gus looked and saw that the car was gone—but he also noticed that the door to Bonnie’s place was standing open.” S o he walked over to check?” she asked. “Yep. And found Bonnie’s body stowed in the freezer at the rear of the café.” “How’d he know to look there?” “Why not? He’d checked everyplace else.” Another sigh. “State cops are on their way, and my deputy’s searching for the vehicle. Ain’t many silver Lincolns around here.” “Aren’t,” she corrected. “Did you get a license plate number?” “No, Gus saw only one side of the car.” Angela shook her head. “Something’s fishy here, Chunky. And I’m not talk- Can you guess what I am? 1. I encourage people to paint. 2. I originated in China as far back as 3000 BC. 3. Traditionally, I’m favored by women. 4. I am known for my French “accent.” 5. I am not hung on walls, but I can be “art.” ing about frozen trout fillets.” She leaned forward. “Remember when Bonnie first opened her café? Unlike Roscoe’s, up the street, she served big meals. Ever since then, folks have been eating steaks at her place instead of buying them from Gus Varney and taking them home. He hated her.” “You’re thinking Gus killed her? But—he was the one who told me about it!” “I’m thinking you’re the one who’s directionally challenged—Gus could’ve tipped you off to steer you away from suspecting him.” The sheriff snorted. “And that’s your reason?” “No—my reason is, I think there was no car and no driver. I think Gus made it all up.” “What makes you think that?” What did Angela surmise? —John M. Floyd “We really should get around to visiting that sometime .” 6. I can be glittery, frosty or creamy. 7. I take a while to dry. 8. It’s a drag when I chip. 9. I come in Big Apple Red, Smokin’ Hot and Strawberry Margarita—to name a few. 10. I am an essential part of a mani-pedi. This week’s Sudoku solution C. 1999, A. 2004, B. 2009 Order Up! Charcoal Crossword Jumble a. Desperate Housewives debuts on ABC. b. The game Angry Birds is released. c. A new European currency, the Euro, is introduced. I am nail polish. Can you guess which happened first, second and third? Person, Place or Thing? Up! and Person, Place or Thing? from University Games. A. . b SOLUTION: If the man was facing north and Gus saw him from the east (the driver’s right), Gus couldn’t have seen a scar on the left side of the man’s face. North by Northeast! 5/30/16 WOMAN’S WORLD 53 Celebrating Kids “There’s no better feeling than making kids smile” Lisa Slavens’ heart ached when she realized how many underprivileged kids’ birthdays went by without even a simple celebration. So she vowed to find a way to make sure that every child in need has the birthday she deserves! L isa Slavens couldn’t explain why the party. Every parent deserves that dignithought suddenly struck her. It had never ty,” Lisa says. crossed her mind before. But suddenly, As friends and family began spreading all she could think was: What do struggling the word about Wish I May through Facefamilies do if they can’t afford to celebrate their book, donations began pouring in. Soon, children’s birthdays? neighbors were dropping off everything Having been a single mom, it hadn’t been easy from checks to boxes of cake mix, as well to make ends meet when her four kids were as crayons and fairy-tale books, dolls and growing up. Yet she’d always made sure to get basketballs. each child a little birthday gift, and a cake with Shortly after, a social worker e-mailed candles to make a wish. Lisa. Knowing from her paperwork that a “Being able to Having also been executive director of Big little girl’s birthday was coming up, she’d throw a party gives parents a sense of Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) in Springfield, Mis- excitedly begun talking about it to her cli- normalcy and souri, she knew all too well how many people in ent. But the teen mom put her finger to her makes their kids her community weren’t so lucky. And though lips and shook her head. feel so special!” retired now, Lisa had never forgotten the joy on “She’s only turning three, so she doesn’t Lisa says. children’s faces during the holidays, when the know yet that it’s her birthday, and I’m not For Amber, another single mom trying to BBBS had hosted an Adopt-a-Family program, telling her. I’ve already had to sell my couch just make ends meet for her four children, the birthgathering and giving out presents so kids would r r ,” she confessed. know the magic of Christmas. Lisa’s heart ached—for the lit- day bags have been a blessing more than once. “Anthony loves to build things,” Amber says of Still, birthdays are importa and her mom. So she filled a And every child deserves t day bag with the girl’s most- her oldest son. “He was thrilled a few years ago special on hers! she decided. ished-for toys, books and Dis- when he got a set of Legos. And this year, for his Every 11th birthday, he received a science kit to build ney princess dolls. year on your You should have seen the lit- his own erupting volcano! It made him feel spebirthday, you get tle girl the next time I visited, cial, which means everything to me as a mom.” haring her idea with some She wasn’t alone. Dawn, a foster mom, was beaming as she clutched her a chance to start new friends, Lisa began creating Minnie Mouse. “Look wracked with guilt as her daughter’s birthday a list of everything they used t what my mommy got me for neared and she couldn’t afford a gift. But thanks anew. get for birthday parties whe my birthday!” she said. You to Wish I May, she smiled as her five-year-old, SAMMY HAGAR their own kids were young: ca de her wish come true! the so- who loves the movie Happy Feet, squealed in mix, candles, books, gifts . . orker wrote, and Lisa knew: delight to unwrap a stuffed penguin! together, they began gathering And Janet, a single mom of four, told Lisa she ving was truly a gift to her, too. and packing them into brown paper bags. wouldn’t be able to give her children a party She’d only planned to create a few bags. But without Wish I May. t wasn’t long before even more notes of gratiafter reaching out to local children’s organiza“What a relief to know my kids will get to have tude were arriving. tions, women’s shelters and schools, Lisa realtheir own cake and gifts. Thank you!” she said, After one mom left an abusive relationship, tears of gratitude shining in her eyes. ized how desperate the need truly was. If you can’t show your child how glad you are she and her children were staying with a friend Today, Wish I May has helped make more than that he was born . . . that must hurt so deeply as while she got back on her feet. With her savings 3,500 birthday wishes come true. a parent, Lisa knew. So she founded Wish I May already stretched tight, there was no way she “Birthday parties can give families not just joy, (WishIMay.org), a nonprofit to supply “parties in could afford to celebrate her son’s birthday. So but also the hope things can and will get better. bags” to parents in need so they could help their when a social service worker referred her to That’s why every child deserves to be celebratWish I May, she was overcome with gratitude. kids have happier birthdays. ed!” Lisa says with a smile. “And there’s no betMy son was so excited to get his own cake ter feeling than making kids smile!” “It’s important that parents get to do this for their kids—that they’re the ones who throw the and a basketball, too! she e-mailed Lisa. —Rachel Cosma “ Cause for celebration S ” The happiest birthdays I Make your child’s birthday extra-special! Cook up a fun breakfast! “Make pancakes in the shape of your child’s initials or age,” suggests Lisa. Transfer batter into a zip-top bag with a tiny hole snipped in the corner. Pipe batter onto the griddle in any shape you’d like. Lisa helps make birthdays memorable for kids! Here are some of her best tips: Make a coupon book! “It’s a fun way to give her special treats she can redeem all year—one per month. Include anything she loves, such as a batch of her favorite cookies or a manicure with mom!” Create a “memory jar”! “Write down special moments you cherish and all the things you love about her and put them in a jar. She’ll know just how great you think she is!” Read or heard a human interest story you think belongs in Woman’s World? Send it to us! If you’re the first to share it, and we publish it, we’ll pay you $100! E-mail the story with your name, address and phone number to: [email protected]. Or mail to: Scoop, Woman’s World, 270 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632. Photos: Scott Hime/Ikonik Pix; istockphoto.com. 54 WOMAN’S WORLD 5/30/16 Love & Laughter! Win No offense, Frank, but your Facebook posts are getting repetitive.” $100! See box below Send us your cutest pet picture! 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