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Your kind acts
When WD asked our readers to share
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immediate and heartwarming. Here are a
few that show how wonderful it feels to both
give and receive.

My niece recently moved to

a big city and encountered
homeless folks asking for
money to get something to
eat. She bought a number
of $5 gift cards for a fast-
food place and gave those
out whenever someone
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the joy of helping someone
in need.
Molly with her
BEVERLY TOMB, Falls Church, VA birthday donation box
.

I saw a man My daughter wanted to

struggling to make
shoes out of a
box and plastic
bags. After I gave
him a pair of my
husband’s shoes,
he said, “God
bless.” I feel I
came away feeling
just as blessed.
DIANE BONDI-ANTONETTI,
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My friend Meg has made
it her mission to do 34
acts of kindness this year
before her 34th birthday!
She calls the project “34
to the Front Door.” She’s
probably completed
many more already, but
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everything. For instance:
She had a year’s worth
of laundry detergent
delivered to a family’s
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BAKER, Wyomissing, PA
have a Snoopy birthday
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E M BR AC E Life
Teachable
moment
How getting rid of my lame
excuses was a lesson for
everyone. by GLENNON DOYLE MELTON
I
t’s 8:35 a.m. My girls and
I are dashing through the
front door of the school as I
motion frantically to them and
whisper (OK, yell), “Hurry up!
The bell’s about to…” RIIIIIIIIING!!!
The girls freeze and their eyes widen.
My shoulders sag. We’re too late.
We were late to school a lot
last year, and every time we ran
breathlessly into the attendance
office I heard myself making silly
excuses to Beth, the long-suffering
secretary. Our alarm didn’t go off!
There was so much traffic! It was
my husband’s fault! The dog…I don’t
know—something about the dog!!
Breaking the pattern
By the spring, my “tardy-lying” had
become a habit, and it raised a red
flag for me. Lying—even in the form
of “harmless” excuses—means we’re
ashamed. Shame is different from
guilt. Healthy guilt is fair, helpful
and empowering. Guilt says, “Shoot,
I’m late again. Oh well, mistakes
happen. I’ll get up earlier tomorrow.”
Shame is more dangerous. It’s
dramatic, accusatory and crippling.
Guilt says, “I screwed up.” Shame
says, “I’m screwed up.”
Nothing ruins the connection
between two people faster than
shame and lies do. Anyone trying to
live a healthy, honest life must avoid
shame at any cost. And since I’m
trying to live a healthy(ish), honest
life, my excuses were keeping me from
my goal. So I vowed to make it right.
26 womansday.com September 2013
I want
ant my kids to learn that it’s
OK to make mistakes and to know
that mistakes can actually be the
good stuff: Our imperfections can
be a point of connection with all the
other imperfect people out there.
Freedom comes when we’re brave
enough to say, “Actually, I’m not
fine—I’m having a hard time with
this.” And it’s comforting when
we inevitably hear the response,
“Really? Me too!”
My ‘tardy-lying’
had become a habit,
and it raised a red
flag for me.
The next time we were late, I went
to the attendance office and when
Beth asked me to fill out my tardy slip
with the reason, I told the truth.
Beth looked down at that form,
then slowly looked up at me. She
smiled a real, warm, big smile and
her blue eyes twinkled. She started
laughing. Hard. So I did, too. And so
did my kids and the other secretary.
Then the principal, who’d come out
to see what all the laughing was
about, started howling.
Left: Glennon
with her daughter
Amma, 5, at
pre-K graduation.
Below: The note
that cracked
everyone up.
We had a delicious, freeing
moment together. We’re all
imperfect human beings. We make
mistakes. Every single one of us.
It’s OK to tell the truth about
that. It’s OK to forgive ourselves
and promise to try again.
Forming lasting bonds
When I tell Beth the truth, I’m really
saying, “I’m not perfect, but I forgive
myself, and I hope you do too.” We no
longer just play our secretary/mom
roles. We’re friends. She texts me
pictures of my kids when they come
to the office to request their millionth
Band-Aid. She held my hand and
talked me through a difficult season
in my marriage. I’m so glad she’s one
of the first people I get to see every
morning. These days she’s actually
disappointed when we’re on time. We
don’t like to let her down, so we make
sure that doesn’t happen too often. ✦
GLENNON DOYLE MELTON is the author of
Carry On, Warrior: Thoughts on Life Unarmed,
and blogs at Momastery.com
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Fighting
FOR
WHAT’S
rıght
I joined the Navy to
serve my country, only
to spend the next two
decades in a different
kind of battle—one that
I hope will make life
easier for all the military
women who come after
me. by RUTH MOORE

Standing tall:
Ruth on her
Maine farm.

34 womansday.com September 2013

 I
live in the most peaceful
place you can imagine, a
farm in Milbridge, ME. But
even here I have terrible
nightmares and insomnia.
I flip through TV channels and play
Sudoku while my husband, Butch,
and our daughter, Samantha, sleep.
When I do sleep, Butch wakes me
up in the morning by wiggling my
toe—he learned the hard way that if
he touches me anywhere else I jump
up and start defending myself. I’ve
had post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD) for more than 20 years.
Butch is my rock—a gentle,
easygoing man—and Samantha, 11,
is worth life itself. She makes me
so proud. Part of why I’m sharing
my story is because I want her to be
proud of me, too, to know I fought
to make this country a place where
what happened to me isn’t tolerated.
★★★★★★
New recruit
My father served in the Army, my
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stepfather was a Marine, and I joined
the Navy at 17 in 1986. I envisioned
serving my country and becoming
a professional woman. I had it all
planned—I’d start as an aerographer’s
mate (like a Navy weatherperson),
then become an officer. I married a
fellow sailor right after boot camp
and was posted in the Azores, a group
of islands about 1,000 miles from
Europe in the Atlantic.
It was there, outside a club on base,
that I was raped by my supervisor, a
petty officer. To this day, the smell of
his cologne, Drakkar Noir, brings on
flashbacks. I get a tinny, acrid taste in
my mouth, like the metal of the knife
he held on me, and I can’t breathe.
I was terrified, but I knew I had
to tell someone. Service members
are supposed to report sexual
Butch supports Ruth
as she testifies before
Congress in 2012 .
Ruth
enlisted
when she
was 17.
assaults up the chain of command
to their superiors, which would
have meant my attacker’s friends.
I couldn’t do it. The next day, I
reported the attack to my squadron
chaplain instead. He said that if I
wanted to have a career in the Navy,
I needed to get over it. Somehow,
my attacker caught wind of the
conversation, and a few days later
he raped me again. “You just couldn’t
keep your mouth shut,” he growled.
In the weeks that followed, I tried
to simply do my job. I said, “Yes, sir”
and obeyed orders from my rapist. It
was crushing, humiliating. I had no
one I could trust—the base was like
a small town and communications
were monitored, so I couldn’t even
call or write home about it. I was
scared he’d kill me.
Then, about a month later, I was
diagnosed with chlamydia. It was
just too much. I needed the fear and
pain to stop, so I tried to kill myself.
When they found me passed out in
my barracks, I was shipped back to
the States and put in a locked ward
at Bethesda Naval Hospital. I told
the doctors there that I’d been raped,
but they didn’t believe me. They
diagnosed me with borderline
personality disorder, saying I must
have experienced a “break from
reality” and imagined the attack.
Years later, I learned that this
★★★★★★★★★★★★
I reported
the attack and was
told that if I wanted
a career in the
Navy, I needed to
get over it.
diagnosis—followed by a psychiatric
discharge—was the fate of many
victims of military sexual trauma
(MST), a way to get rid of us without
investigation or liability. At the time,
I was furious. I insisted again and
again, no, I wasn’t crazy—I had
never had any kind of psychiatric
problems—I’d been raped! But no
one listened and I was discharged.
★★★★★★
My war at home
I love my country and I wanted to
serve it. But I couldn’t, and I
couldn’t do much else, either. The
night terrors and the migraines
were debilitating, and relating to
my husband was very difficult. I
had panic attacks that came out of
nowhere. I could only get low-skilled
work, and had a hard time with
bosses—especially men. My mind
churned over issues most people
would think were no big deal, and
something would go wrong and
I’d lose the job.
 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
My husband, Butch,
says he was attracted to my
strong personality and sense
of fairness. He has never
doubted me. Not once.
So I reapplied to the VA
in 2003, this time for
education benefits. My
ex-husband wrote an
affidavit corroborating
my account of the rape
Ruth with her two and I hand-delivered it
favorite people,
Butch and Sam anth a. to the VA office.
Once again, the VA
wouldn’t admit that it
had happened. I spent six more years
In 1991, when the sexual assault battling to get them to agree that
scandal at the Tailhook pilot’s the trauma I suffered while in the
convention was in the news, service and the lack of treatment for
I thought I might be believed. it had made me unemployable. They
I applied to the Department of said they’d never received my ex’s
Veterans Affairs (VA) for disability affidavit, then they said they’d lost
benefits based on the injury I’d it. Each time, their decisions took
incurred during my service—my months. The whole system seemed
rape. But the VA denied me, saying designed to make me give up.
that there was no record of it.
For the next six years, I tried to ★★★★★★
work and to maintain my marriage, One last stand
but in 1997, it collapsed under the By 2009, I was deeply depressed.
stress. I was despondent, living for a Butch gently told me our marriage
time in my van and working at a farm was suffering. Desperate, I asked
in Maine raking blueberries. I thought Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont
I’d be alone the rest of my days. for help. His staff looked at my
decades’ worth of paperwork,
★★★★★★ including the evaluations of a
Making a life therapist I’d started seeing, and my
By some miracle, Butch was working ex-husband’s sworn testimony. He
at the farm too, and we were drawn got the VA to take action.
to one another. He says he was At long last, in January 2010,
attracted to my strong personality after 23 years, the agency said it was
and sense of fairness. (He also “more likely than not” that I’d been
thought I was cute!) Three years raped and agreed that because of the
later, we married. Butch has never PTSD I suffered, I couldn’t work. I
doubted me. Not once. Samantha was finally awarded full benefits.
came along the next year, in 2001. When I opened that letter, I broke
My family made me so happy, down and cried in my yard. It was
but I felt like a burden to them. I so incredible to be believed after all
desperately wanted to work steadily. this time, like I was releasing the
36 womansday.com September 2013
weight of a truck from my shoulders.
But I couldn’t stop thinking about
how life might have been different
for me—and for so many others. I
was vivacious and ambitious when I
joined up. If I’d never been raped or
if I’d gotten help, would I have had
a career? Could I have been spared
homelessness and these terrible
symptoms? PTSD, left untreated,
can alter your brain’s pathways over
time, making it harder to treat. I am
sure that’s what happened to me.
So when I heard that Maine
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree
was introducing legislation to
make it easier for MST survivors
to access benefits, I called to share
my story. She asked me to testify
before Congress and, although I was
terrified I’d be disbelieved yet again,
I did it. For Samantha. And because
I know that America, the greatest
country in the world, can do better.
Within days of my testimony, the
VA declared that it would ease the
burden of proof for MST survivors.
Pingree’s bill was renamed the
Ruth Moore Act of 2013 and in June
the House unanimously passed it.
And President Obama appointed
a commission to address sexual
violence in the armed services [the
Pentagon estimates that 26,000
servicepeople were sexually
assaulted in 2012]. I don’t always
agree with his decisions, but I can’t
tell you how empowering it is when
the leader of your country says, “This
is wrong and we’re going to stop it.”
I now have hope. My rapist was right
about one thing: I couldn’t keep my
mouth shut. And that’s a good thing. ✦
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New uses
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More than 100
readers answered
the call for WD’s
first-ever DIY
Challenge: Find fun
ways to repurpose
hardcovers. Here,
the winning crafts.

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To make this clever vessel,
Candice cut out the covers
and pages of the inside books
with an X-Acto knife, then
hot-glued them together. Pop
in any container (water glass,
milk carton) to hold the flowers.
Instructions, page 143
LOVE CRAFTS?
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Visit womansday.com/
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hi UT
For her idea, Shaunte removed the
book pages, then added purse handles,
felt pockets and elastic loops to hold
all the essentials when on the go.

Visit womansday.com/diybooks
for instructions for this craft and
step-by-step photos of both projects.

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Quick tricks that rewind time.

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YOURSELF
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Lift your
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UPDATE A Wrap a cube in a cloth
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Class is in session! Susan Suriano AGE 51
Three deserving TEACHES Gifted and Talented Program
readers wanted WHERE Woodmere Middle School,
Woodmere, NY
more fashionable
Classroom style
work looks. WD On any given Monday, you’ll find Susan
in front of her students in a pair of dress
granted their pants or, more likely, blue jeans and a
simple sweater or shell top. “I feel too
wishes—and old to wear a lot of color,” she admits.
“I mostly own black, gray and brown.”
taught them a
style trick or two. Dream look
To pull Susan out of her neutral rut,
photographs by SHANNON GREER WD style editors paired a blue paisley
blouse with rust-colored jeans, which
complement the olive undertones in her
skin. A pair of faux-suede ankle boots
balance the bright pieces above, and a
Special thanks to Paul Labrecque, pendant necklace completes the bohemian
Paul Labrecque Salon & Spa, style. “I love that this outfit is as down-
and Laura Geller, makeup artist to-earth as what I’m used to wearing to
and creator, Laura Geller Beauty. BEFORE school—but a lot more fun,” says Susan.

50 womansday.com September 2013

 AFTER {Susan’s wish}
I’m a free spirit,
so I want my style
to be easygoing
without being too
basic.
An elastic
waistband
keeps this
blouse from
overwhelming
Susan ’s
petite frame.

No need to tuck
these ankle-length
pants into boots.

SHOPPER’S GUIDE, page 142

August 2013 womansday.com 51

DR E A M Ma ke ove r s

AFTER

BEFORE

OPENING SPREAD, CHALKBOARD: STUART TYSON/STUDIO D; ILLUSTRATION BY GLENN HIDALGO. BEFORE AND BEHIND THE SCENES BY LUKE TOWSEND.
{Jeanne’s wish}
Cuffed
I want a look sleeves keep
that makes me feel Jeanne ’s
confident and style more
gives me an edge. relaxed.
Jeanne Zeh AGE 47
TEACHES Enrichment
WHERE John Philip Sousa Elementary
School and Carrie Palmer Weber Middle
School, Port Washington, NY Opa ue
Classroom style tights and
“I have two school-age kids, so I always feel
like I’m running out the door,” Jeanne says.
shoes in
“I stick to clothes that can be mixed and
the same
matched quickly.” But Jeanne told WD that shade
she’s ready to bring her wardrobe back to
life—this time with more color and spunk.
elongate
legs.
Dream look
Since Jeanne loves purples, WD style
editors built her outfit around this magenta WIN IT! Three
pencil skirt. The black top and matching readers will win the
tights and heels surround the vibrant Mynt 1792 Noho
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AFTER

Closing a
couple of the
middle buttons
helps draw
the eye in.
BEFORE

{Sonia’s wish}
I’m tired of playing
it safe. I want to
look as fabulous
as I feel.

Sonia Hameed AGE 38

TEACHES Seventh-grade English
WHERE CIS 339, Bronx, NY

Classroom style
“I am known around school as the cardigan
queen,” confesses Sonia. “It’s what I build
every outfit around.” Sonia defaults to wearing
her wardrobe staple over a cotton shirt or
blouse with black dress pants and flats.

Dream look A full, loose

Knowing Sonia was reluctant to leave her pleated skirt
beloved button-up behind, WD style editors
chose one in a fresh floral pattern. They
is slimming
layered it over an emerald green A-line dress but fun and
and cinched it at the waist with a skinny
belt to highlight Sonia’s silhouette. A pair Find behind-the-
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Beauty lessons
I never thought my
skin could look this
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Susan
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 HAIR Paul Labrecque MAKEUP To give Susan an even,
painted a mix of light healthy-looking complexion, Laura
and medium brown Geller used tinted moisturizer, blush
tones onto Susan’s hair (on apple of cheeks), highlighter
to create an ombré (just above cheekbones and along
effect, which requires browbone) and bronzer (to contour).
less upkeep. Next,
he cut off 2 inches in
length and added
long layers to reduce
bulk on the sides. To
define Susan’s fine
curls, he used a frizz-
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HAIR Jeanne’s hair lost over 3 inches
in length, which instantly made it look
healthier, and Labrecque cut choppy
layers to create texture and movement.
For color, he warmed up Jeanne’s
complexion by lightening her base hue
and adding red highlights. Then he
used a flat iron from midshaft to ends
to give her a fun flip style.
MAKEUP Geller wanted to play up
Jeanne’s sparkling brown eyes, so she
dusted an eggplant shadow over her
lids to create a smoky effect. To soften
the look, Geller swept pink blush on
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After-
school
special
WD’s team of experts gives the
teachers lessons in hair, makeup
and fashion at the salon and on
the set of the photo shoot.

HAIR “Before I became a

hair expert I taught seventh
grade, so I know just
how much these women
MAKEUP To get the deserve this makeover,”
ladies ready, Laura says Paul Labrecque, who
Geller brought in colored, cut and styled the
several makeup artists, women’s new ’dos at his
including a brow fourth New York City salon,
specialist (below). which opened this year at
“Keeping your Chelsea Piers.
eyebrows groomed
helps frame your
face and draws
attention to your
eyes,” Geller says.

Try this trick : To

keep brows in line,
spritz hairspray on a
clean mascara wand.
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 {Meet the experts}
FASHION Donna
Donna Duarte-Ladd and the
WD style team helped
straightens Susan, Jeanne and
Susan ’s Sonia try on different
looks (from racks of
seams for clothes, shoes, jewelry
the shot. and other accessories)
until each found the
outfit of her dreams.
LUKE TOWNSEND. DUARTE-LADD: SHANNON GREER.
WD beauty editor Melissa
Matthews Brown positions
a fan to create a light breeze.
PAUL LABRECQUE, owner,
Paul Labrecque Salon &
Spas, New York City
Paul is an award-winning
stylist who’s worked with
celebs and on fashion shows.
He has a line of hair care and
styling products (available
at paullabrecque.com).
LAURA GELLER, founder,
Laura Geller Beauty
When Laura’s not on QVC
showcasing her latest
multitasking makeup line,
you can find her giving the
women who visit her New
York City studio her best
timesaving beauty tips.
DONNA DUARTE-LADD
Woman’s Day style editor
Before becoming a
magazine editor, Donna
worked as a costume
assistant on movie sets
around the country and
later as an independent
fashion stylist in New York.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Even from behind the
camera, photographer
Shannon Greer
(above) got our
teachers moving and
smiling from the start,
while WD creative
director Sara Williams
(left) gave them
helpful pointers as she
reviewed the shots
on-screen.
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Beauty editor Melissa Matthews Brown shares the
latest must-try products, plus expert tips and tricks.

{Smart buy} {DIY idea}

Razors, reinvented
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HYDRATE DRY SKIN
Foaming bars with Olay
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When they’re gone, it’s
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WAKE UP
YOUR FACE
Papaya is loaded with
beta-carotene and
vitamins C and E, all of
which help revive tired-
looking skin. Use the fruit
to create a pampering
at-home facial treatment.
But hurry! This super-fruit
goes out of season at the
end of September.
strips WHAT YOU’LL NEED
double ½ ripe papaya, peeled,
seeded and mashed
cream. 2 egg whites, whipped
(to help firm skin)
2 Tbsp honey (to
moisturize)

Combine the ingredients,

PREVENT then use your fingertips

CENTER AND MATTHEWS-BROWN: KEITH LATHROP. STILLS BY GREG MARINO/STUDIO D. PAPAYA: GETTY.
PAINFUL NICKS to apply the mixture to
The flexible head on the your face (avoiding eyes
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ROZANNE GOLD

Challenge WD asked five

cookbook authors
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ERIN CHASE CARLA HALL SARA MOULTON

P. 76
P. 74
P. 79

Photography: STEVE GIRALT

Food styling: ANNE DISRUDE ✦ Prop styling: ERIN SWIFT
September 2013 womansday.com 71
 Korean tacos
with Asian slaw
ACTIVE 25 MIN ✦ TOTAL 25 MIN
SERVES 4

2 Tbsp rice vinegar

½ tsp crushed
red pepper flakes Buying
2 Tbsp plus 2 tsp
low-sodium soy sauce
ground beef
½ small cabbage (about 1 lb), in bulk is much
cored and thinly sliced cheaper. I place
1 medium carrot, cut ½-lb portions
into matchsticks
in freezer bags,
2 Tbsp light brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, very
flatten and stack
finely chopped to freeze. The flat
1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger packs defrost in
1 lb ground beef (85% lean) no time instead
1 Tbsp canola oil of taking all
1 small onion, finely chopped
afternoon.”
8 small flour tortillas, warmed
JADEN HAIR
In a large bowl, whisk together
1
COST PER
the vinegar, red pepper and 2 tsp SERVING

1 27
$ .
soy sauce. Add the cabbage and
carrot and toss to combine. Let sit,
tossing occasionally, for 15 minutes
or until ready to serve.
2 Meanwhile, in a second bowl,
combine the sugar, garlic, ginger
and remaining 2 Tbsp soy sauce.
Add the beef and mix to combine.
3 Heat the oil in a large skillet over
medium heat. Add the onion and
cook, covered, stirring occasionally,
until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add
the beef mixture, increase the
heat to medium-high and cook,
breaking it up with a spoon, until
cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes.
4 Fill the tortillas with the beef
and top with the slaw.
PER SERVING 546 CAL, 26 G FAT (9 G SAT
FAT), 77 MG CHOL, 1,037 MG SOD, 29 G PRO,
48 G CAR, 5 G FIBER

JADEN HAIR shares fast

and easy Asian recipes on
her blog SteamyKitchen.
com and is the author
of two cookbooks: The
Steamy Kitchen Cookbook
and Steamy Kitchen’s
Healthy Asian Favorites.

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 Rigatoni with cauliflower, soppressata and basil
ACTIVE 25 MIN ✦ TOTAL 30 MIN ✦ SERVES 4
Just an
ounce 12 oz rigatoni 1 Cook the pasta according to package directions.
of salami like 1 oz thinly sliced soppressata Drain and return it to the pot.
2 Meanwhile, place the soppressata in a large
soppressata 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 Tbsp olive oil   skillet. Cook over medium heat until crisp, 2 to 3
can season this minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel–lined
½ large head cauliflower
entire meal. Using (about 1 lb), chopped plate (when cool, break into pieces if desired).
small amounts 3 large ripe plum 3 Add the butter and oil to the skillet and heat
of flavorful meat tomatoes (about 12 oz), over medium heat. Add the cauliflower and
cut into ½-in. pieces
saves money and 2 large cloves garlic,
cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Add the
lowers sodium.” finely chopped
tomatoes, garlic and ½ tsp each salt and pepper
and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
ROZANNE GOLD Kosher salt and pepper
4 Stir in the broth and oregano and simmer until
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
the cauliflower is just tender, 6 to 7 minutes.
1 tsp dried oregano
5 Toss the cauliflower mixture with the pasta and
½ cup grated Parmesan or
Asiago cheese, plus more cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Toss
for serving with the cheese and basil. Top with the soppressata
½ cup fresh basil, roughly and additional cheese and basil, if desired.
chopped, plus more PER SERVING 557 CAL, 21 G FAT (8 G SAT FAT), 34 MG CHOL,
for serving 561 MG SOD, 21 G PRO, 74 G CAR, 6 G FIBER

COST PER
SERVING
$ . 1 48

ROZANNE GOLD is a four-time

James Beard award–winning chef
and author of 13 cookbooks, including
her latest, Radically Simple: Brilliant
Flavors with Breathtaking Ease.

August 2013 womansday.com 73

 I soak and cook 1 lb
of dried chickpeas—
the equivalent of 4 cans—
then refrigerate or freeze in
portions. This saves about
$1.20 over canned!” Eggplant and
ERIN CHASE chickpea stew
with couscous
ACTIVE 20 MIN ✦ TOTAL 50 MIN
SERVES 4

1 8-oz can tomato sauce

1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp curry powder
Kosher salt and pepper
1 15-oz can diced tomatoes
1 medium onion,
finely chopped
1 medium eggplant (about
¾ lb), cut into ¾-in. pieces
1 15-oz can chickpeas, rinsed
¾ cup couscous 
Chopped cilantro and plain
Greek yogurt, for serving
1 In a large saucepan,
whisk together the tomato
sauce, cumin, curry powder,
½ cup water and ½ tsp each
salt and pepper.
2 Stir in the tomatoes, onion
and eggplant and bring to a
boil. Reduce heat and simmer,
covered, until the eggplant is
tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
3 Add the chickpeas and
cook, uncovered, until the
chickpeas are heated through
and the mixture has slightly
thickened, 4 to 5 minutes.
4 Meanwhile, prepare the
couscous according to package
directions. Serve the stew
over the couscous. Top with
cilantro and a dollop of yogurt,
if desired.
COST PER PER SERVING 279 CAL, 2 G FAT (0 G
SERVING SAT FAT), 0 MG CHOL, 916 MG SOD, 11 G

$ . 1 25
PRO, 55 G CAR, 6 G FIBER

ERIN CHASE is the

home chef behind
5dollardinners.com and
author of The $5 Dinner
Mom Cookbook series.

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 Drizzling bright, zesty lemon oil over meat,
vegetables or pasta is an easy flavor boost.
My recipe takes an ordinary olive oil and adds zing
for a fraction of the cost of a ‘gourmet’ flavored oil.”
CARLA HALL

COST PER
SERVING

1 47
$ .

Lemon-roasted chicken with spicy zucchini and spinach

ACTIVE 25 MIN ✦ TOTAL 40 MIN ✦ SERVES 4

4 chicken legs (thighs
and drumsticks; about
2 lb total)
3 Tbsp lemon oil
(recipe, below)
1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt and pepper
8 cloves garlic
4 small zucchini (about
1¼ lb total), halved
lengthwise
2 cups baby spinach
½ tsp crushed red
pepper flakes
Lemon oil In a blender, purée 1 lemon (quartered) with ½ cup olive oil until smooth.
MAKES ½ CUP Strain the oil and discard the pulp. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
1 Heat oven to 425°F.
Place the chicken legs on a
large rimmed baking sheet.
Brush the chicken with 2
Tbsp lemon oil and sprinkle
with the thyme and ½ tsp
each salt and pepper.
2 Scatter the garlic around
the chicken legs and roast
until the chicken is golden
brown and cooked through,
25 to 30 minutes.
3 Meanwhile, heat the
remaining 1 Tbsp lemon oil in
a large skillet over medium
heat. Cook the zucchini,
cut-side down, covered,
until golden brown and
just tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
Transfer to a cutting board
and cut crosswise into
¾-in.-thick pieces.
4 Return the zucchini to
the pan and toss with the
CARLA HALL is the
spinach, red pepper and
cohost of The Chew
¼ tsp salt. Serve with the
and a former Top Chef
chicken.
contestant. Her first
PER SERVING 343 CAL, 21 G FAT (4.5 G
cookbook, Cooking
SAT FAT), 147 MG CHOL, 505 MG SOD,
30 G PRO, 8 G CAR, 2 G FIBER with Love, features
exciting takes on
comfort food classics.

76 womansday.com September 2013 PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 79

 This Creole seasoning is
my adaptation of the
famous New Orleans spice mix
and costs less than $1 to make
½ cup. Traditionally it’s paired
with shrimp, but it can perk
up meat, fish or vegetables.”
SARA MOULTON

Red beans and rice COST PER

SERVING
soup with kielbasa
ACTIVE 25 MIN ✦ TOTAL 25 MIN ✦ SERVES 4 1 45
$ .
½ cup long-grain white rice
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
6 oz beef kielbasa, cut
into ¼-in. pieces
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 large green pepper,
chopped
Kosher salt
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 Tbsp Creole seasoning
(recipe, below)
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 15.5-oz can kidney beans, rinsed
½ bunch kale, tough stems
discarded, leaves washed
and chopped (about 5 cups)
1 Cook the rice according to
package directions.
2 Meanwhile, heat the oil in a
large pot over medium heat.
Add the kielbasa and cook,
stirring occasionally, until browned,
4 to 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon,
transfer to a bowl.
3 Add the onion to the pan and cook,
covered, stirring occasionally, until tender,
5 to 6 minutes. Add the celery, bell pepper Creole seasoning
and ½ tsp salt and cook, covered, stirring MAKES ABOUT ½ CUP

occasionally, for 3 minutes. Add the garlic In a small bowl, combine 1 Tbsp plus
and Creole seasoning and cook, stirring, 1 tsp hot paprika, 1 Tbsp garlic powder, SARA MOULTON
for 1 minute. 1½ tsp black pepper, 1½ tsp onion Cookbook author and
4 Return the kielbasa to the pot along
powder, 1½ tsp cayenne pepper, 1½ tsp host of the television
with the chicken broth and 1 cup water dried oregano, 1½ tsp dried thyme and show Sara’s Weeknight
and simmer for 5 minutes. 1 Tbsp kosher salt. Transfer to an airtight Meals, Sara Moulton
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and bring to a simmer. Add the kale and
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Serve with salsa and sour cream, if desired.
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Salsa is an American favorite, and it’s good for more than just scooping up with tortilla
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This supermarket staple has a rich
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texture that’s ideal for chip dipping.
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Amy’s Kitchen Medium
The bright flavor of herbs and
the tang of vinegar add to the
gentle heat in this medium salsa.
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FROM THE CASSEROLE QUEENS

Food for the soul

In this exclusive sneak peek, Crystal and
Sandy share two delicious recipes from their
new cookbook, plus a vegetable lasagna
that even meat lovers will gobble up.

Eggplant Parm is
one of our favorite
ways to eat this end-
of-summer vegetable.
So we created a
lasagna that uses
baked eggplant
instead of noodles and
we mixed cottage
cheese into the ricotta
(cutting the fat nearly
in half). The result?
Delicious!
CRYSTAL AND SANDY
JONNY VALIANT; FOOD STYLING BY VIVIAN LUI; PROP STYLING BY PAIGE HICKS. QUEENS: PERRY HAGOPIAN.

Eggplant
Parmesan
lasagna
RECIPE, PAGE 90

September 2013 womansday.com 85

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experience with fish was lim , Cr ystal’s
fried. But college in Bosto ited to the deep-
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COST PER
SERVING

New England pot pie

3 28
$ .

ACTIVE 30 MIN ✦ TOTAL 1 HR 15 MIN ✦ SERVES 8

Olive oil, for the baking dish 1 Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly oil eight 5 Add the potatoes along with the
2 medium russet potatoes (about 1 lb 10-oz ramekins (or a 2-qt baking dish). peas and carrots, corn, parsley and
total), peeled and cut into ½-in. pieces 2 Place the potatoes in a saucepan. thyme and cook until heated through,
Kosher salt and pepper Cover with cold water and bring to a about 3 minutes. Remove from the

6 slices bacon, cut into ¼-in. pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup dry white wine
2 8-oz bottles clam juice
¼ cup heavy cream
1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 lb medium peeled and deveined
shrimp, tails discarded, shrimp halved
1 lb skinless white fish fillet (such as
cod, hake, pollack or haddock),
cut into 1-in. pieces
1 sheet frozen puff pastry (half a
17.3-oz pkg), thawed
1 large egg, beaten
boil. Add 1 tsp salt, reduce the heat and
simmer until the potatoes are tender, 5
to 7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
3 Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a
large skillet over medium heat, stirring
occasionally, until crisp, 4 to 5 minutes.
Spoon off and discard all but 2 Tbsp of
the drippings. Add the onion, season
with ¾ tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper and
cook, stirring occasionally, until tender,
6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and
cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle the flour
over the onion mixture and cook,
stirring, for 1 minute.
4 Gradually stir in the wine, then the
clam juice and cream. Simmer, stirring
occasionally, until the mixture is slightly
thickened and coats the back of a
spoon, 5 to 6 minutes.
STEVE GIRALT; FOOD STYLING BY ANNE DISRUDE; PROP STYLING BY ERIN SWIFT.
heat and gently fold in the shrimp
and fish. Transfer the mixture to the
prepared dishes.
6 On a lightly floured surface, roll out
the pastry. Using a 4-in. round cookie
cutter, cut out 8 pieces of pastry (or
cut one 10 x 14-in. rectangle). Brush
the top edge of the ramekins or baking
dish with water. Lay the pastry over the
seafood mixture and press the pastry
against the edge of the dish to seal.
7 Lightly brush the pastry with the
egg (if making the rectangle, cut three
diagonal slits in the middle of the
pastry). Place the dishes on a rimmed
baking sheet and bake until the crust is
deep golden brown and puffed in the
center, 30 to 40 minutes. Let stand for
10 minutes before serving.

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COST PER
SERVING

78¢

Michael, went to
Sandy and her husband, and fell in love
Spain on vacation in 2007 It makes a
with this classic egg dish. , and an ideal
ch
satisfying breakfast or lun green salad.
a
Oven-baked Spanish tortilla dinner when paired with
ACTIVE 20 MIN ✦ TOTAL 1 HR 30 MIN ✦ SERVES 10

2 Tbsp olive oil, plus
more for the dish
1 lb Yukon gold potatoes,
cut into ½-in. pieces
Kosher salt and pepper
4 scallions
1 medium red pepper, cut
into ¼-in. pieces
2 cloves garlic, finely
chopped
1 to 3 tsp crushed red
pepper flakes
10 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
6 oz extra-sharp Cheddar,
coarsely grated (about
1½ cups)
½ cup grated Parmesan
(about 2 oz)
1 Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly
oil a 2-qt baking dish. Place
the potatoes in a saucepan.
Cover with cold water and
bring to a boil. Add ½ tsp
salt, reduce the heat and
simmer until just tender, 5 to 7
minutes. Drain and set aside.
2 Meanwhile, chop the white
and light green parts of the
scallions and thinly slice
the dark green parts; keep
separate.
3 Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a large
skillet over medium heat. Add
the chopped scallion, red
pepper, garlic and crushed
red pepper and cook, stirring,
until the vegetables are just
STEVE GIRALT; FOOD STYLING BY ANNE DISRUDE; PROP STYLING BY ERIN SWIFT.
tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Add
the potatoes and gently mix
to combine. Transfer the
vegetable mixture to the
prepared baking dish.
4 In a large bowl, whisk
together the eggs and sour
cream. Stir in the Cheddar,
Parmesan, sliced scallion
and ½ tsp each salt and
pepper. Pour the egg mixture
over the vegetables and Oven-Baked Spanish
gently stir to distribute the Tortilla and New
England Pot Pie
ingredients. excerpted with
5 Bake until puffed, golden permission from The
brown and just set in the Casserole Queens Make-
center, 35 to 40 minutes. Let A-Meal Cookbook by
Crystal Cook and Sandy
rest for 10 minutes before Pollock. 2013 Clarkson
serving. Potter Publishers

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Eggplant Parmesan lasagna
ACTIVE 30 MIN ✦ TOTAL 1 HR 20 MIN ✦ SERVES 8
1 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for the 6 oz part-skim mozzarella,
baking sheet and foil grated (1½ cups)
1 large egg plus 2 egg whites ½ cup plus 2 Tbsp grated
1 cup panko bread crumbs Romano or Parmesan cheese
½ cup all-purpose flour Black pepper
2 medium eggplants (about 1 cup fresh basil,
2¼ lb total) roughly chopped
1 16-oz container lowfat ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley,
small-curd cottage cheese roughly chopped
1 15-oz container part-skim ricotta 2½ cups jarred marinara sauce
1 Heat oven to 450°F. Lightly oil two large rimmed baking sheets. Beat the egg
and egg whites together in a shallow bowl. Place the bread crumbs and flour in
separate shallow bowls. Add 1 Tbsp oil to the bread crumbs and mix to combine.
2 Slice the eggplants into ½-in.-thick rounds. Dip the eggplant rounds in the
flour, then the eggs (letting any excess drip off), and finally in the bread crumb
mixture, pressing gently to help them adhere; transfer to the prepared baking
sheets. Roast until the eggplant is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Reduce oven
temperature to 400°F.
3 Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, ricotta, 1 cup
mozzarella, ½ cup Romano and ½ tsp pepper. Fold in the basil and parsley.
4 Spread ½ cup marinara on the bottom of a 9 x 13-in. baking dish. Top with a
layer of eggplant (8 to 12 slices) and ½ cup marinara, and dollop with a third of
the ricotta mixture (about 1½ cups). Repeat eggplant, marinara and ricotta layers
twice. Top with the remaining ½ cup marinara. Sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup
mozzarella and 2 Tbsp Romano.
5 Cover the dish tightly with an oiled piece of foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Uncover and bake until the top is light golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes more.
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. ✦
The Casserole Queens, CRYSTAL COOK and SANDY POLLOCK (casserolequeens.com),
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FAMILY FAVORITE
Flank steak with smoky roasted potatoes
ACTIVE 25 MIN ✦ TOTAL 30 MIN ✦ SERVES 4
1 lb Yukon gold potatoes,
cut into 1-in. pieces
1 red pepper, cut into 1-in. pieces
2 Tbsp plus 2 tsp olive oil
1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp smoked paprika
Kosher salt and pepper
1 1½-lb flank steak, trimmed
⅓ cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp Dijon mustard
4 scallions, sliced
1 Heat oven to 425°F. On a large rimmed
baking sheet, toss the potatoes and red
pepper with 2 Tbsp oil, 1 Tbsp paprika and
½ tsp each salt and pepper. Arrange in
an even layer and roast, turning once or
twice, until the potatoes are golden brown
and tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
2 Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tsp oil
in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season the flank steak with ½ tsp each salt
and pepper and cook to desired doneness,
E A S Y E V E RY DAY Cook i ng
COST PER
SERVING
$ .3 18
5 to 7 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Transfer to a board and let rest for 5
minutes before slicing.
3 In a small bowl, whisk together the
mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard and
remaining 1 tsp paprika.
4 Toss the potatoes and red pepper
with the scallions and serve with the
steak and dipping sauce.
PER SERVING 553 CAL, 32 G FAT (7 G SAT FAT), 107 MG
CHOL, 697 MG SOD, 39 G PRO, 25 G CAR, 3 G FIBER
September 2013 womansday.com 93
 EASY ENTERTAINING

Seared pork cutlets with

snow peas and edamame
ACTIVE 25 MIN ✦ TOTAL 25 MIN ✦ SERVES 4
COST PER SERVING $3.11

3 Tbsp olive oil 4 oz snow peas, thinly

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8 ½-in.-thick pork cutlets sliced lengthwise
(about 1½ lb total) 4 radishes, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and pepper 1 cup frozen
edamame, thawed
1 Tbsp rice vinegar ¼ sweet onion, finely
¼ pineapple, cored and chopped
cut into thin ½-in. pieces ½ cup fresh cilantro,
(about 2 cups) roughly chopped
1 Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season the pork with ½ tsp each salt and pepper. Cook 4
cutlets until golden brown and just cooked through, 2 to 3
minutes per side; transfer to plates. Repeat with 1 Tbsp oil
and the remaining cutlets.
2 Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar,
remaining Tbsp oil and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper. Add the
pineapple, peas, radishes, edamame and onion and toss to
combine. Fold in the cilantro and serve with the pork.
PER SERVING 442 CAL, 24 G FAT (7 G SAT FAT), 95 MG CHOL, 481 MG SOD,
38 G PRO, 18 G CAR, 4 G FIBER

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Sweet and tangy glazed salmon

with orange-almond rice
ACTIVE 20 MIN ✦ TOTAL 25 MIN ✦ SERVES 4

1 cup long-grain 1 Heat oven to 400°F. Cook the rice according

white rice to package directions.
½ cup sliced almonds 2 Meanwhile, spread the almonds on a rimmed
2 navel oranges baking sheet and roast until light golden brown,
½ cup hot 4 to 6 minutes; transfer to a bowl. Heat broiler.
pepper jelly Line a broiler-proof rimmed baking sheet with
4 6-oz salmon steaks nonstick foil.
or skinless pieces 3 Squeeze the juice from half an orange into
salmon fillet a small bowl (you should have 2 Tbsp juice total).
Kosher salt Add the jelly and whisk to combine. Place the salmon
and pepper on the baking sheet, season with ½ tsp each salt
¼ cup fresh flat-leaf and pepper and broil for 5 minutes. Spoon half the
parsley, chopped jelly mixture over the salmon and broil until the
salmon is opaque throughout, 2 to 5 minutes more.
4 Cut away the peel and pith of the remaining 1½
COST PER
SERVING oranges. Cut the oranges into ½-in. pieces. Fold the
$ .2 84 oranges, almonds and parsley into the rice. Serve
with the salmon and the remaining jelly mixture.
PER SERVING 555 CAL, 12 G FAT (2 G SAT FAT), 80 MG CHOL,
338 MG SOD, 41 G PRO, 68 G CAR, 3 G FIBER

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SLOW COOKER

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Chicken and barley stew
P R E P T TE S ACTIVE 15 MIN ✦ TOTAL 4 HR 15 MIN OR 6 HR 15 MIN ✦ SERVES 4
15 MIN U COST PER SERVING $1.29

2medium carrots, cut into 1-in. pieces

2stalks celery, sliced
1
medium onion, chopped
½cup barley
½cup dried navy beans
1
14.5-oz can low-sodium chicken broth
6sprigs fresh thyme, plus leaves for serving
Kosher salt and pepper
1½ lb chicken legs (2 to 3), skin removed
1 In a 5- to 6-qt slow cooker, combine the carrots,
celery, onion, barley, beans, broth, thyme, 2 cups water,
½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper.
2 Nestle the chicken legs into the vegetable mixture
and cook, covered, until the chicken is cooked through
and shreds easily and the barley and beans are tender,
5 to 6 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high.
3 Remove and discard the chicken bones and any
large pieces of cartilage. Using a fork, break the
chicken into large pieces. Spoon into bowls and top
with additional pepper and thyme, if desired.
PER SERVING 321 CAL, 5.5 G FAT (1.5 G SAT FAT), 90 MG CHOL, 431 MG SOD,
28 G PRO, 40 G CAR, 12 G FIBER

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 20-MINUTE MEAL
COST PER
SERVING Pasta with garlicky Swiss chard and corn
1 11
$ . ACTIVE 20 MIN ✦ TOTAL 20 MIN ✦ SERVES 4

12 oz gemelli or other 1 small bunch Swiss chard

short pasta (about 1 lb), stems sliced and
1 cup corn kernels (from leaves cut into 1-in.-thick strips
1 ear or frozen and 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
thawed) Kosher salt and pepper
2 Tbsp olive oil ¼ cup grated Parmesan, plus
1 medium onion, chopped more for serving
1 Cook the pasta according to package directions, adding the corn
during the last minute of cooking. Reserve ½ cup of the cooking water,
drain the pasta and corn and return it to the pot.
2 Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the
onion and chard stems and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until
tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
3 Add the chard leaves to the skillet, season with ½ tsp salt and
¼ tsp pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about
3 minutes.
4 Toss the pasta and corn with ¼ cup of the reserved pasta water
and the Parmesan (adding more water, 1 Tbsp at a time, if the mixture
seems dry). Fold in the chard mixture. Sprinkle with additional
Parmesan, if desired. ✦
PER SERVING 459 CAL, 10 G FAT (2 G SAT FAT), 4 MG CHOL, 449 MG SOD, 17 G PRO, 78 G CAR,
8 G FIBER

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CAKE BATTER PANCAKES

PANCAKES
1 cup Original Bisquick® mix
1 cup Betty Crocker® yellow cake mix
3 tablespoons candy sprinkles
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs

GLAZE
2 ½ cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

1. Mix pancake ingredients.

2. Pour ¼ cupfuls onto heated skillet.
Cook until golden brown.
3. Mix glaze ingredients until smooth.
Drizzle over pancakes.
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What’s for dinner?

Make a delicious, nutritious meal every night of the week.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Beef,
potato &
red onion
Pasta with B kebabs Orange & Pulled pork Spice-roasted Eggplant Flank steak with
garlicky Swiss r ginger halibut in sliders with chicken, red Parmesan lasagna smoky roasted
chard & corn parchment romaine slaw onions, carrots & p. 90 potatoes, p. 93
p. 97 parsnips

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Smoky
shrimp &
grits
Sweet & tangy Bangers & mash Lemon-roasted Quick tomato Korean tacos with S Seared pork
glazed salmon chicken with sauce with pasta Asian slaw, p. 72 g cutlets with snow
with orange- spicy zucchini & peas & edamame
almond rice, p. 95 spinach, p. 76 p. 94

15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Shrimp, Cheesy
cherry stuffed
pepper & peppers
arugula with white
Orange-ginger Eggplant & Zesty beef tacos S linguine Cornbread & beef Chicken & barley C beans
turkey meat loaf chickpea stew p skillet pie stew, p. 96 p
with couscous l w
p. 74

22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Seared
salmon
with
potatoes,
cabbage &
Spiced lamb with S horseradish Barbecued pork Rigatoni with Oven-baked Red beans & New England
minty green pea w vinaigrette with broccoli & cauliflower, Spanish tortilla rice soup with pot pie, p. 86
couscous c scallion rice soppressata & p. 88 kielbasa, p. 79
horseradish basil, p. 73

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putting yourself at risk if you…
Take a sleep aid As much
as one-third of the drug zolpidem
(Ambien) may still be in your
bloodstream after 6 hours. So if
you take it at midnight and wake
up at 6 a.m. to drive, you could still
be groggy. In fact, the FDA recently
asked manufacturers to lower
the recommended Ambien dose
for women due to driving incidents.
Also, some over-the-counter
antihistamines, like Benadryl,
can linger in the a.m.
STAY SAFE Talk to your doctor to
see if it’s a good idea to lower your
Ambien dose. And look for OTC
meds without diphenhydramine
(the drowsiness culprit).
Have undiagnosed sleep
apnea People who suffer from
this health problem never get
refreshing sleep because they stop
breathing for short periods when
they’re asleep. If you feel like
you’re chronically tired or if your
spouse says you snore loudly at
night, ask your doctor to test you
for this condition.
STAY SAFE Lifestyle changes
such as losing weight, sleeping on
your side, and avoiding alcohol
and cigarettes can help you sleep
better. Your doctor may suggest
a breathing device or mask.
SOURCE: Kathy R. Gromer, MD, sleep disorder
specialist, Minnesota Sleep Institute

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Eat
wellness Cure a headache, fight
fatigue, lose weight and
prevent type 2 diabetes!
These MVP foods will help
you feel better in just one day.
by KAREN ANSEL, RDN

To fight fatigue, eat Get-energized meal plan

FORTIFIED
WHOLE-GRAIN
CEREAL Iron helps
your red blood cells
deliver oxygen to your brain.
Nearly one bowl (such as bran
flakes or Cheerios) gives you at
least 45% of your day’s worth
for only 100 calories.
GREEN TEA Green tea
contains L-theanine, an amino
acid that’s been shown to help
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LENTILS These little legumes
contain the perfect mix of
protein, complex carbs and fiber
to prevent post-meal blood
sugar dips that can cause your
energy to crash.
SIRLOIN STEAK Like iron,
vitamin B12 keeps you
energized by keeping your red
blood cells healthy—4 oz lean
sirloin steak provides 82% of your
daily B12. Bonus: You also get 12%
BREAKFAST Trail mix and yogurt
Toss ¾ cup Cheerios + 1 Tbsp pum
pkin seeds
+ 1 Tbsp slivered almonds + 1 Tbsp
dried
blueberries. Serve with 6 oz lowfat
yogurt
and 8 oz green tea.
LUNCH Spinach salad Toss 3 cups bab
y
spinach + 1 hard-boiled egg + 2 hard
-boiled
egg whites with 2 Tbsp Italian vina
igrette.
Serve with 1 cup lentil soup, 1 med
ium (2½")
whole-wheat roll and 8 oz iced gree
n tea
sweetened with 2 oz orange juice
.
SNACK 1 small banana + 1 Tbsp Nute
lla.

maintain alertness. of your day’s iron. DINNER Cocoa-rubbed steak Rub

4 oz lean
UNSWEETENED COCOA sirloin steak with ½ tsp unsweete
ned cocoa
POWDER The ancient powder + ¼ tsp chili powder + ¼
tsp brown
Aztecs used cocoa to fight sugar; broil or grill. Serve with 2 med
ium new
fatigue, and they may have been potatoes, diced and roasted in 2 tsp
olive oil
on to something: Cocoa is a rich + 1 cup green beans tossed with 1
tsp olive oil.
source of flavanols, compounds DAILY TOTAL 1,660 CAL, 55 G FAT
(15 SAT FAT), 1,923 MG SOD,
that naturally increase blood 71 G PRO, 34 G FIBER

flow to the brain—all for just 12

calories per Tbsp.

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To relieve headaches, eat
BROWN RICE If you suffer HALIBUT Low vitamin D is
from frequent migraines, you another possible cause of
could have low magnesium levels. chronic headaches, according
This grain offers 27% of your daily to new research. A 5-oz halibut
dose per cooked cup. steak delivers nearly half your
ROMAINE LETTUCE Water- entire daily requirement of D
rich foods like romaine (it’s along with ample omega-3 fats,
95% H2O) can help combat the which are believed to lessen
dehydration that often leads pain because of their calming
to head pain. Other picks include effects on your body.
spinach, melons, cucumbers EGGS One egg delivers 21%
and papayas. of your day’s worth of
GINGER This ancient riboflavin, an important B vitamin
root may help you that may reduce the number and
find headache relief length of migraines—and helps
because it’s a potent keep cells strong
anti-inflammatory and by protecting
also contains a small them from free
amount of antihistamine. radicall damage.
g

This sandwich
contains protein,
Pain-zapping meal plan heart-healthy fats
and whole-grain
BREAKFAST Savory waffle sandwich carbs to keep you
er + 2 slices tomato

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Layer 1 egg scrambled in 1 tsp butt fueled all morning.
betw een 2 who le-grain waffles.
+ ¼ sliced avocado
2 cups
LUNCH Mexican chicken salad Toss
ce + 4 oz skin less diced
shredded romaine lettu
st + ¾ cup no-s alt-a dded blacackk
rotisserie chicken brea
kern els + 2 Tbsp
beans + ¾ cup thawed frozen corn
ky salsa mixed
chopped onion. Top with ¼ cup chun
10 crum bled tortilla chips.
with 1 Tbsp olive oil and
rt + 1 cup
SNACK 6 oz nonfat plain Greek yogu
cubed cantaloupe + 1 tsp honey.
n rice
DINNER Halibut with spinach and brow
cups baby spin ach in 2 tsp cano la oil with
Sauté 2
with a 5-oz grilled
¼ tsp chopped fresh ginger. Serve
n rice* .
halibut steak + ¼ cup brow
Top a
SWEET FIX! Butterscotch s’mores
shm allow + 2 tsp
graham cracker square with 1 mar
with anot her grah am
butterscotch morsels. Top
and micr owa ve 15 to 20 seco nds.
cracker square
(13 G SAT FAT), 1,765 MG SOD,
DAILY TOTAL 1,647 CAL, 59 G FAT
109 G PRO, 24 G FIBER
*before cooking

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To prevent type 2
diabetes, eat
PEAS Legumes like peas are
a rich source of fiber and
protein—and eating a little over
2 oz a day (about ½ cup) can
reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes
by more than a third.
COFFEE Drinking 3 cups
of java a day can head
off diabetes by 34%, thanks to
powerful antioxidants that help
your body use insulin.
EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL In
a recent study, people who
followed an EVOO-rich diet were
half as likely to develop diabetes
as people on a lowfat diet. (The
nutrients in olive oil work together
to combat the inflammation that
can lead to diabetes.)
110 womansday.com September 2013
WALNUTS These
nuts contain a mix of
polyunsaturated fats that may
help your body use insulin more
efficiently. Munching on 2 oz
walnuts each week can trim
your odds of developing type 2
diabetes by 24%.
QUINOA 1 cup cooked
quinoa dishes up more than
a third of your day’s worth of
magnesium, a mineral that helps
decrease insulin resistance in
your body.
Fight-diabetes meal plan
BREAKF AST Apricot-walnut oatmeal
Microwave ½ cup rolled oats* + 3
Tbsp chopped
walnuts + 2 Tbsp chopped dried apri
cots + ½ cup
nonfat or soy milk. Serve with a 12-o
z nonfat latte.
LUNCH Chicken pita Toss 3 oz diced
grilled
chicken breast + 1 chopped roasted
pepper + ¼ cup
arugula. Drizzle with 2 tsp olive oil
whisked with 2 tsp
balsamic vinegar. Stuff in a 6½" who
le-wheat pita.
SNACK Coffee-banana smoothie Blen
d ½ cup
brewed coffee + ½ cup nonfat or
soy milk + 1 small
banana + 1 pinch cinnamon + ¼ cup
ice.
DINNER Roast pork loin with quinoa
and peas
Cook ¼ cup quinoa* in ½ cup low-
sodium chicken
broth + 2 tsp olive oil + 1 tsp curry
powder; toss with
½ cup peas. Top with 4 oz roast pork
tenderloin.
SWEET FIX! 1 cup sliced strawberr
ies + 2 Tbsp
nonfat Greek yogurt.
DAILY TOTAL 1,542 CAL, 48 G FAT
(7 G SAT FAT), 1,112 MG SOD, 101
25 G FIBER G PRO,
*before cooking
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Your body burns more calories
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BARLEY This power grain
could help you eat less. When
volunteers ate a bedtime snack of
either barley or white bread, the
barley eaters had higher levels of
satiety hormones and ate 12% less
at lunch the next day.
SUNFLOWER SEEDS These
seeds are full of mono- and
polyunsaturated fats, which help your
body burn 23% more calories than
saturated fat. They’re also jammed
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LUNCH Tuna-vegetable wrap Toss 3 oz canned water-packed tuna
+ 2 Tbsp diced celery + ¼ cup grated carrots with 2 tsp Dijon mustard
+ 2 tsp canola oil mayonnaise. Serve in an 8" whole-wheat wrap with
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Bloating, constipation, cramps—
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W
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The psychologist says…
Take a deep breath before you eat
Breathing slowly before digging in sets
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To counter this, sit at the table and take four
deep breaths, filling your belly and lungs
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JESSICA G. SCHAIRER, PhD, clinical psychologist in private practice, Los Angeles
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Up to 1 in 5 Americans
have IBS, but less than
one-third of sufferers
consult their doctor for
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whole-wheat pasta or couscous
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DO YOU FEEL BETTER AFTER GOING
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11
HEALTHCARE MEDICATION

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3 4 Outsmart monthly fees and costly training

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Live Longer & S T R O NG E R
Good-for-you grains
Eat up! They’re the key to a healthier heart and a slimmer body.
Upping your intake of fiber-
rich whole grains is a smart
move for your ticker: The
ongoing Nurses’ Health
Study found that women who
routinely ate whole grains
such as whole-wheat bread
and brown rice had a 30%
lower risk of heart disease
after 10 years than those who
opted for refined grains such
as white bread. But that’s not
the only benefit—there are
more reasons to chow down.
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You’ll flatten your tummy
The soluble fiber in whole
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around the belly and may contribute
to heart disease. One study found that
every increase of 10 g in soluble fiber
per day decreased belly fat by a rate of
almost 4% over five years.
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Researchers at Tulane University
found that people with high blood
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Health and nutrition expert Joy Bauer,
uer, RD, shares her secrets
for making healthy eats in no time.

Breakfast
My mornings are chaotic.
I have to get three kids out of bed,
brew coffee (major priority), pack
three lunches…and the list goes on.
Here are two tricks I use to ensure
that every Bauer has a wholesome
meal before stepping out the door:
Make eggs in the microwave For
a quick protein-packed option, mist
a mug with cooking spray, and add
one raw egg (stirred) or two raw egg
whites. Nuke it for about 45 to 60
seconds, then pop the cooked eggs
on a toasted whole-grain English
muffin with a tomato slice and a
squirt of ketchup. Instant sandwich!
Prep at night Before bed, put
½ cup nonfat milk,
½ cup nonfat Greek
yogurt, 1 cup mixed
berries (fresh or
frozen) and ½ banana
into a blender. Store
it in the refrigerator
overnight. When you
wake up, toss in 3 to 5
ice cubes and hit blend!
TIMESAVING TOOL
An egg slicer
helps you shave
seconds off food
Lunch
Sick of the same old PB&J&J
sandwich? Make one of these
speedy and healthy midday dishes:hes:
Turkey and spinach rollup
Take a whole-grain low-cal tortilla,
tilla,
spread on Dijon mustard, then
ce
add 3 slices turkey breast, a slice
of reduced-fat Swiss cheese and da
handful of spinach leaves. Roll up
and enjoy!
Salmon and chickpea
salad In a medium bowl,
mash 6 oz canned wild salmon (it’s
full of heart-boosting omega-3s). Dinner
Mix in 1 can rinsed and drained If the thought of preparing
chickpeas. Add ½ cup chopped red a meal after a long day seems
bell pepper and ½ cup chopped red daunting, use my top rules for
onion. Toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil whipping up a wholesome meal
and 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar. Serve every night:
over lettuce leaves. (The recipe Memorize three go-to dinners
makes enough for 3 servings.) These meals should take less than
20 minutes to prepare and include
ingredients you’ll likely have on
Nuuttri ious
rittio hand already. Think about your top
choices, then write them down along
packaged picks with what ingredients you’ll need
Too time-crunched to cook? Try (putting it all on paper helps seal it
one of these options: in your memory). My three go-tos:
grilled chicken Parmesan, turkey
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BEFORE
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By the time I was 24,
I had three kids
and my weight had
skyrocketed to over
250 pounds. After a
battle with thyroid
cancer (I was declared
disease-free in 2001)
and a devastating job
loss in 2010, my weight
was close to 320.
STEP 2 CHALLENGE OTHERS
My husband suggested
that we bike more, since
jogging was hard on my
knees. I was hooked—it
ooked
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ed itit
felt like time flew
ew
ew by
when I was pedaling.
daling.
d aling
al g.
STEP 3 SET A GOAL
We signed up for a 100 mile bike
ride in June 2012 to raise money
for the American Diabetes
Association. As I trained for the
event—and tracked my activities
and what I ate with a Fitbit—the
pounds kept coming off.
My new weight is really
just the cherry on top of
how much better I feel. I
tell everyone: If I can do NOW
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making excuses—and
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start getting healthy!
Pat h t o H E A LT H
Learning to love exercise helped Linda
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START DITCH THE “DIET”
My self-esteem was the lowest
it had ever been and I was at my
highest weight. I decided I could no STEP 1 TAKE IT SLOW
longer “diet” because that implied I wasn’t comfortable
I would go back to my old ways. going to a gym at first,
Instead, I needed to change my life. so I used at-home
No food was off-limits—I simply DVDs. Once I shed 20
tried to make more healthy choices, pounds, I felt ready to
like eating fewer refined carbs and join a fitness center.
more vegetables. I was nervous about
using equipment in
front of others, so I
went late at night when
I signed up for a Biggest Loser contest
at my gym in January 2011. The it was less crowded. I
competition was a great motivator! didn’t want to let my
Afte
After 16 weeks, I lost over 20% of my discomfort stop me
bod
body weight and won first place. from exercising.
My stick-with-it
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Recruit your family as
a support network.
I succeeded this time
because my husband
was by my side the entire
way. He made healthy
changes too, and lost
65 pounds. My children
(now ages 21, 18 and 16)
also encouraged me to
keep going with my new
lifestyle. Having those
daily cheerleaders (and
accountability reminders)
was crucial for me.
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A If the white spots are
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or it was already present but lay
dormant until a stressor (such as
poor water quality) lowered your
fish’s immune system. First, have
the water tested at a pet store,
then buy treatment drops that you
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from a breeder. Go
to petfinder.com.
LOW-ALLERGEN PETS
Dogs and cats—loveable as they are—make many people sneezy and
w
wheezy. Allergies are often caused by a protein in the pets’ skin, saliva and
u
urine, and can be aggravated by dust, pollen and mold that sits on pet hair.
While no cat or dog is 100% hypoallergenic, some allergists say patients
report feeling better with certain breeds. So if you’re aching for a pet but
have allergies, think about one of these cute companions. by JANE BIANCHI
h
THE CAT TO OWN: THE DOG TO OWN:
Devon rex Poodle
✦
Since there are allergens in saliva,
the more a cat licks itself, the
The hair on a poodle is curled
tightly, and there’s no undercoat (a
more allergens get on its coat, and second layer of fur growing beneath
the more you’re exposed to when the top coat) as there is on a husky
cuddling with the cat or breathing or retriever. This means that the
in hair that she’s shed. The Devon pooch hardly sheds. Consider a toy
rex has a wavy coat that’s shorter poodle instead of a larger one—he’ll
than that of most cats. As a result, be easier to wash, and a weekly
these English kitties tend to lick bath helps get rid of allergens.
themselves less often. BONUS Poodles are smart, peppy
and easy to train.
have adorably large ears and eyes. OTHER BREEDS TO CONSIDER
OTHER BREEDS TO CONSIDER Irish water spaniel, Portuguese
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Jack (below and right), a rescue
ents
from Jasmine’s House, teaches stud
two
about pit bulls . The group’s first
).
rescues, Gator and Ripken (top right
Rescuing the underdogs
A passionate grass-roots organization is working to
save mistreated pit bulls—and stop the violence against
these gentle companions for good. by BETH LEVINE
I
n 2007, a chestnut-brown pit
bull named Sweet Jasmine was
carried, skinny and terrified,
into a Washington, DC, animal
rescue center. The dog, a
survivor of football star
Michael Vick’s infamous Bad Newz
kennel (an illegal dog-fighting
operation that tortured and killed
dozens of dogs), had been badly
abused. As volunteer Catalina Stirling
helped assess her for placement in a
foster home, she felt Sweet Jasmine’s
pain. “It seemed like she wished the
ground would swallow her up,” says
COURTESY OF MARY KATE MCKENNA
Catalina, who was so affected by the
dog’s plight that she adopted her.
When Sweet Jasmine died in
2009, Catalina felt she had to do
more for other dogs like her. “It was
astounding how many pit bulls came
into the shelter from abusive homes,”
says fellow volunteer Kate Callahan.
As the two friends talked more,
Catalina and Kate gradually formed a
plan to help the dogs: They founded
Jasmine’s House, a nonprofit rescue
organization that aims to save and
rehabilitate neglected, abandoned or
abused pit bulls. “I love all dogs,”
says Kate, “but we decided to focus
on pit bulls because they’re the ones
most in need.”
Fighting stereotypes
Indeed, according to research, pit
bulls—a general label that covers a
wide range of purebred terriers and
mutts that look like the stereotypical
fighting dog—made up an estimated
30% of the total U.S. shelter intake
in 2010, according to Animal People,
an independent news site on animal
issues. Many of those rescues were
ultimately put down. “There are a
Pe t TA L E S
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lot of myths about pit bulls, like that
they’re inherently aggressive,” Kate
explains. More often than not, it’s
neglect and lack of socialization that
cause them to behave badly.
Jasmine’s House officially started
in 2010, but, despite its name, is
not a physical “house” or shelter
facility. Instead, the organization
is a network of volunteer foster
homes run out of Maryland, Virginia,
Pennsylvania and Washington, DC.
Kate now oversees the day-to-day
operations along with rescue director
Heather Cole, and the two women
partner with four local Maryland
shelters to identify pit bulls in need
and pair them with volunteers. A
trainer, also a volunteer, visits each
foster home to help work with the
rescued dogs until they’re ready to
move to a permanent home. To date,
around 200 dogs have been adopted.
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But Kate and Catalina also Named for one of Jasmine
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last year, the pair began to address Mickey takes certified therapy
COURTESY OF MARY KATE MCKENNA
the pit bulls were misunderstood,
“just like me.” Another student, who
had always been scared of dogs, was
surprised that the pit bulls weren’t
being hostile. “Now I know that all
dogs aren’t mean,” she told Heidi.
Kate and Catalina hope that with
time and exposure, the number
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than other dogs. Upon meeting the
gentle animals, one young boy with
optimistic for change: “When our
dogs win hearts in the classroom or
find a new family, it reminds me that
there are still many, many angels
among us.” ✦
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Save on
clothing
Here’s how to update your family’s wardrobe without
doing major damage to your budget. By BROOKE SHOWELL
SHOW UP EARLY
No need to camp out in front,
but getting to the store first
ups the odds you’ll find your size
on sale. Clothing stores (H&M, Victoria’s
Secret, Sears and Aéropostale, to name
a few) advertise “weekend sales,” but
most of the time the event starts on
Thursday or Friday. Also, if you’re on a
department store’s friends and family
sale list (ask the manager to add your
name), the retailer may offer you the
discount before the sale officially starts,
so you buy while you’re in the store.
ASK FOR PROMO CODES
Even if they’re not advertised,
catalogs almost always offer a
discount that any customer is
entitled to. When you call to order, ask
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the customer service rep about special
promotions, and the company may
give you free shipping or a percentage
off your purchase.
SCHEDULE SMART
Do the bulk of your apparel
shopping on tax-free days. A
quick online search will clue you
in to any upcoming tax-free dates in your
area. You could save as much as 9%.
EARN MORE POINTS
Try the Shopkick app, which
earns you points toward gift
cards or savings. Simply walk
into an affiliated store such as Macy’s,
American Eagle or Sports Authority,
then check in with the app.
SET UP A SHOPPING EMAIL
Open a new, separate
email account for retailer’s
newsletters, coupons and sales
alerts, then delete the entire account
once you’ve got your fall wardrobe
set. That way you’ll be in the know for
fall but protected from tempting offers
for the rest of the year.
SPLIT UP PURCHASES
Stores such as Kohl’s and
Famous Footwear offer a
coupon on the receipt, or a link
to a survey you can fill out for 20% off
your next purchase. Buy one item, get
the receipt with the coupon code, then
go back later or the next day to stock
up on the rest with your discount.
USE STORE CREDIT CARDS
If you have favorite stores, sign
up for a branded card, so even
buying groceries earns you
coupons and discounts. Cardholders
are also often entitled to double or
triple rewards if they shop in those
stores on certain days. Caveat: It’s only
worth it if you pay the balance in full
each month—the high interest rate and
late fees are brutal.
SOURCES: Andrea Woroch, consumer savings
expert. Jeff Yeager, author, The Ultimate
Cheapskate’s Road Map to True Riches.
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Shopping for a new computer? Tech experts
weigh in on the best models that cost the least.
COMPACT POWER
HP Pavilion 11 TouchSmart
Notebook ✦ $399
This Notebook—the most
affordable HP that has both a
touchscreen and a keyboard—
is powerful for the price, says
Dan Ackerman, section editor
at CNET.com. It’s super-light
(a smidge over 3 pounds) and
good for Skyping with friends
because of its HP TrueVision
HD Webcam.
SLEEK TOUCH SCREEN
Acer Aspire V5
$549
This thin, streamlined 15"
laptop “is just about the least
expensive midsize model with
Windows 8 and a touch screen
out there,” says Ackerman.
Plus, it’s available in blue or
champagne, giving it a bit
more personality than a basic
black laptop, and its backlit
keyboard glows in dim lighting.
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GREAT FOR GROWNUPS
Gateway NE56R34u
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“This is a sweet deal if you
mainly want a system that can
handle day-to-day computing
tasks,” like web surfing, writing
or accounting, says Laarni
Ragaza, managing editor for
hardware at PCMag.com. It’s
less ideal for a teen who wants
to use it to play complex video
games or edit movies.
MOST STYLISH
Sony VAIO Fit 14
$799
This handsome new line (the
Fit 14 comes in steel silver,
black or pink) runs the latest
Windows 8. “It has a great
design, a solid metal body
and a higher screen resolution
than any other laptop in its
price range,” Ackerman says,
meaning it’s good for viewing
photos or watching movies.
LOWEST PRICE
Samsung Chromebook
(XE303C12-A01US) ✦ $249
The price is so low because
this device has little storage
and runs Google Chrome OS,
not Windows. But if you spend
lots of time online and store
your documents and photos in
“the cloud” (an online storage
service like Google Drive), then
this model might be all you
need, says Ragaza.
BEST BARGAIN
ASUS VivoBook X202E
$499
The list price is about $500,
but Ackerman points out that
if you shop around, you can
find this compact 11" laptop
with a touch screen for around
$400. It has similar features to
the HP Pavillion 11 TouchSmart
but has more storage and
is part aluminum so it looks
more expensive.
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TRY
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TABLET
If you like the ease and
portability of a smaller
touch screen device,
these are great buys.
Pretty & practical
Microsoft Surface ✦ $499
The Surface comes with
Office 2013 RT, has great
battery life and offers cool
snap-on keyboards, so you
can type on it like a laptop
when you want to get
some serious work done
done.
Best traveler
Dell Latitude 10 ✦ $499
In your hand, this tablet
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tricks Don’t fall prey to retail ploys

that leave you overextended, cranky and resigned
to overspending. By MP DUNLEAVEY

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Clever mall Food, food Far-off

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anchor stores in malls food now tends to be outlet malls are located
are spread apart in higher-quality and at least 30 miles outside
the hopes that you’ll more expensive, and metropolitan centers—
cover more ground some retailers have and there’s a reason

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