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Jun 5, 2006
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS JULY 2006 ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS
-Better Homes Gardens Editors Available for Interviews-

Playful and Patriotic-- Page 21
This Independence Day let Better Homes and Gardens help you decorate with DIY vintage-inspired projects that will keep the party looking bright and patriotic.

Home Front -- Page 80
Whether you are looking to serve up cool summer drinks, searching for the perfect cherries for a recipe or want to give your picnic a foreign twist, Better Homes and Gardens has you covered this month.

Freshness- Always in Season -- Page 102
Any meal tastes better when you add fresh seasonal flavors right from your backyard! Better Homes and Gardens has designed three themed plots that will let you spice up your cooking with homegrown vegetables and spices, no matter what the season.

Summer Sheers -- Page 120
When your usual perfume is too heavy for hot summer nights, try out one of the new summer scents hitting the shelves- lighter versions of old-favorites or new, soft scents inspired by flora and citrus that hit all the right notes.

Your Best Summer Weekend -- Page 130
The second installment in the three-month series, this month Better Homes and Gardens has the information you need on shopping for the best grill, entertaining the kids on a rainy day and brushing up on your baseball lingo for impromptu games at the park.

Fascinated with Factories -- Page 154
Curious about how your favorite tea is brewed or how they make those chocolate bars so good? Factory visits aren’t just for children anymore. Check out Better Homes and Gardens for tons of factories with tours and programs geared towards the whole family and try a different kind of weekend trip.

Smoke, Sauce, and Friends -- Page 183
Have your best Independence Day party ever this summer, with delicious, all-American recipes like pulled pork shoulder, pan-baked beans and red, white, and blue shortcake from the Davis family, who entertain 200 guests each year!

Healthy Family -- Page 222
Find out how to recognize and treat poison ivy, dust off your old bicycle and ride to a healthier lifestyle, and the real facts on soft drinks. Pick up the latest issue of the magazine to keep your family feeling good.

The July issue of Better Homes and Gardens is available on newsstands June 14th.

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