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Decorating, Organizing, Gardening and Cooking for the Fall
—Better Homes and Gardens Editors Available For Interviews—
Back-To-School Organizing; pg. 175
Keep your family focused on things that really mater this September and conquer back-to-school chaos. Better Homes and Gardens shows how with New School Year resolutions that will help you and your family stay organized and have more fun time together. Also featured, versatile fall clothing that can organize your child’s essentials such as cell phone, iPod, soccer shoes, breakfast bar and homework of course!
Know-How: Arranged for Living; pg. 69
The Better Homes and Gardens design team demonstrates how to make a living room attractive, inviting and livable using pieces from their new furniture collection. Multitasking furniture and an appealing floor plan showcase how to make the most of your space. The design team makes it easy with a flow chart and tips to maximize space, create balance and define boundaries.
Tailgating U; pg. 232
Kick off a championship party season with this winning mix of recipes. Score a touchdown at your next tailgating party with a menu that includes: Bonanza Bean Dip; Chili Sour Cream Dip; Onion and Mushroom Stuffed Burgers; Baked Sweet Potato and Chile Wedges; Artichoke and Pepper Toasts and Peach and Pound Cake Sandwiches.
Everyday Easy: Back-to-School Dinners; pg. 250
Better Homes and Gardens offers weekend-friendly recipes for busy, on-the-go families. Try five delicious recipes that are easy to prepare, won’t ware out your wallet, and are ready in just 20-minutes. Enjoy autumn with hearty meals the whole family will enjoy. Readers can also plan meals using Everyday Easy recipes at BHG.com/mealideas.
September Gardner; pg. 138
Featured in this month’s issue are favorite tools and tips for everyone who loves to dig. September is the month to plant spring’s favorite old-fashioned perennial, peonies. Also, tips for growing eye-catching mums that are covered in blooms and creating a multicolor tulip garden that blooms all at one time.
Plant Now for Fall Color; pg. 163
Spring into fall by planting springlike bulbs that bloom in autumn. These early showstoppers provide a burst of unexpected colors like pink, purple and blue. Better Homes and Gardens provides facts and tips for top picks, planting companions and hardiness.
Outdoors: Living Green; pg. 148
Your lawn can be environmentally friendly and still look great. Put your grass in step with Mother Nature with these simple lawn-care strategies.
Better Homes and Gardens $65,000 Home Improvement Challenge; pg. 116
This month’s issue features the Better Homes and Gardens Home Improvement Challenge. By submitting any recently completed home improvement project—small, medium or large—entrants will receive the chance to win cash and have their home featured in an upcoming issue. Visit BHG/challenge for categories and rules.
The September issue of Better Homes and Gardens is available on newsstands August 21, 2007.
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