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BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS JULY 2007 ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS
—Better Homes and Gardens Editors Available For Interviews—
Star Treatment - pg. 23
Strike an all-American pose outdoors with everyday items and collectibles. Learn these easy decorating ideas that have a classic look and will last all summer. Transform your outdoors into a patriotic picture with creative and festive red, white, and blue ornaments to show off your stars and stripes pride.
Comfort Rules - pg. 60
Turn a room into a relaxed space and borrow these ideas for getting a welcoming look - no matter where you live. Coast to coast, cottage style has a casual appeal everyone can appreciate. Trade in your dusty books for beach inspired sea shells, or re-paint your peeling door and window frames white, to accentuate the simple architecture. This summer Better Homes and Gardens gives you ideas to create that breezy seaside style whether your on the sea or not. Not feeling the seaside look? We’ve also got ideas for the cozy vintage look or the rustic country charm.
Eco-friendly Kitchen Help - pg. 93
The room that’s the center of family life is also the perfect place for your family to try new habits that go easy on the Earth. Whether you set up a recycling bin or cut back on plastic, you’ll save money and energy. Make one -- or – all 10 – of these simple practices part of your kitchen routine. If you feel like making a bigger move, learn about the newest energy saving refrigerators that could reduce your energy bill.
Go Fourth! Fun Twists on Favorite Traditions - pg. 139
Make this your best Independence Day ever by putting a new bend to your fourth of July celebrations. In between the beginning parades and the ending firework shows, fill up on potato salad, and feast on our collection of quick-and-easy activities. From custom koozies to friendship bracelets, keep your family’s spirits soaring all day long.
Long Weekend In The Great Outdoors - pg. 150
Pitch your tent—right back in the closet. At these parks, you can experience spa-like accommodations while enjoying the great outdoors. Perfect for a summer weekend trip with sublime scenic vistas, hiking mountain trails, swimming in the lake, and cool hours lounging beneath tall shade trees. Now add comfy beds with clean sheets, gourmet meals, and spa-like pampering, and you’ve got yourself a classy camping experience. From South Dakota to West Virginia, we’ve got the latest accommodations for the best long weekend in the great outdoors ever.
Backyard Dinners - pg. 202
Perfect for those warm summer nights, Better Homes and Gardens offers some great quick meals you can take out on the deck. Follow our easy 5-step meal that is delicious and ready in 20-minutes. Enjoy the sunset with some of our other recipes just as simple and flavorful for the whole family to enjoy.
The July issue of Better Homes and Gardens is available on newsstands June 19, 2007.
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