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    • Solutions for 11 Thanksgiving food disasters

      By Woman s Day | Shine Food – Tue, Nov 24, 2009 12:07 AM EST

      By Amanda Berne

      If there were ever a time for Murphy's Law, Thanksgiving is it. With multiple pots and pans on the stove, a bird in the oven and relatives underfoot, it's almost impossible to have a fiasco-free holiday. Burnt turkey? Been there. Glue-like mashed potatoes? Done that. Mistakes happen-it's almost inevitable. Here are a few last-minute tips so your sanity doesn't burn up with the stuffing.

      Disaster 1: Burnt Turkey
      Top Chef contestant Ryan Scott remembers the first-and last-time he burned a turkey. "At the time I thought that higher heat was better," he says. "But I got caught up in the football game. The bird was burned on the outside, but uncooked." Once he peeled off the burnt skin, he was concerned about the meat drying out. He smeared butter, chopped parsley, garlic and shallots on the turkey, and reduced the temperature. While Scott missed the "ta-da" moment of carving the turkey tableside, he does admit to the ease of slicing in the kitchen.

      Disaster 2:

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    • Thanksgiving Turkey Gone Wild

      By Woman s Day | Work + Money – Tue, Nov 24, 2009 12:04 AM EST

      If you're looking for traditional Thanksgiving turkey recipes, gobble on, because you won't find any here. From a bird boasting a paprika bikini tan to a roaster wrapped in bacon, these seven Thanksgiving turkey creations are for hosts that just want to have fun.

      Bacon-Wrapped Turkey

      On the hunt for a flavorful turkey, Janel Quirante mummified her near-16-pound turkey from wattle to spurs in bacon before roasting. Photo courtesy of Janel Quirante via Flickr.com.


      Thanksgiving Turkey Meat Layer Cake

      David Seah created this "less-girly cake" using leftover turkey, which he ground and baked, then glazed with cranberry sauce, layered with stuffing, frosted with mashed potatoes and garnished with whole cranberries. Photo courtesy of DavidSeah.com.


      Bikini Tanned Turkey

      eHow.com user dearmissmermaid is responsible for this "sexy bikini turkey," which sports a beautiful bronze paprika tan-courtesy of a foil bikini.


      Tofu Turkey

      Tofurky-made with soy-based protein-has

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    • Your Holiday Planning Checklist

      By Woman s Day | Work + Money – Tue, Nov 24, 2009 12:01 AM EST

      With all there is to do between now and New Year's, the best way to avoid an end-of-year meltdown is to tackle your Christmas to-dos well in advance. For a head start-and a smooth holiday season-follow our step-by-step Christmas planner, which spreads tasks over six weeks, instead of two or three. Step 1? Let go of the idea of a "perfect" holiday. "If you want a perfectly decorated home, perfect meals and perfect gifts wrapped in perfect gift wrap, you'll find yourself perfectly stressed out come January," warns Aby Garvey, the organizing and productivity expert at Simplify 101. Instead of striving for perfection this year, she suggests striving for good (and happy). Ready to kick off your happy holiday season? Read on.

      Week 1: Make Lists and Time for Yourself

      1. Ask older, tech-savvy kids to set up online wish lists, which work like wedding registries. Amazon offers a universal wish list, meaning a person can "wish" for something from any website, and all of the wishes will

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    • 6 friends every woman needs

      By Woman s Day | Work + Money – Mon, Nov 23, 2009 11:55 PM EST

      Some pals serve as excellent sounding boards for sage advice. Others just wanna have fun. Still others are your right arm or your been-there, done-that point of reference. Why is it good to have an arsenal of different friend types in the little black book of your life? "Because no single friend can meet all your needs," says Marla Paul, author of The Friendship Crisis: Finding, Making and Keeping Friends When You're Not a Kid Anymore. Here, six friends you'd be lucky to have.



      1. The Cheerleader

      Who she is: Whether she's an old pal or someone you just met, her hallmark is her glass-half-full outlook.

      Why you need her: Who couldn't stand a little rah-rah from time to time? "This kind of friend is like a sunny spring day," says Paul. "You feel lighter and happier being with her." Not only can she bolster your mood, she's also the one to nudge you toward something you want to try-applying for a new job, getting a new hairdo-that you might otherwise fear.



      2. The

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    • Navigating Awkward Holiday Situations

      By Woman s Day | Work + Money – Mon, Nov 23, 2009 10:50 PM EST

      With more parties and family gatherings than any other time of year, the period between November and January leaves no shortage of reason to celebrate. But for every mug of mulled cider, you're bound to have a tense encounter with your newly divorced neighbors or a snippy, regifting sister-in-law. How can you navigate sticky social situations and still make it through New Year's with glad tidings and good cheer? Follow the advice of our expert, Kimberly Schlegel Whitman-an entertaining pro and the author of The Pleasure of Your Company-who tackled our toughest "Bah, humbug" moments with panache.

      1. Answering Tough Questions

      You love spending the holidays with your family-until the annual barrage of questioning stNavigating Awkward Holiday Situations Navigating Awkward Holiday Situations arts: When's your daughter getting married? Did your son really drop out of college? Why hasn't your husband retired yet? Since you know the touchy topics that people are most likely to broach, consider your answers in advance. Each answer can be vague and should end

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    • Score the best deals on Cyber Monday

      By Woman s Day | Work + Money – Mon, Nov 23, 2009 10:37 PM EST

      Bargain hunters still eagerly anticipate Black Friday-the day after Thanksgiving-to score holiday shopping deals. But recently Cyber Monday-the Monday after Thanksgiving-has become its own shopping haven. Last year consumers spent $846 million online on Cyber Monday, according to comScore.com. If you want to avoid the crowds (and sleep off your turkey hangover) shopping on the Web is the way to go. Read on to maximize your online deals.

      1. Know what you're looking for. Before you do anything, make your gift list and decide what you're going to buy. That way when you go online you have an idea of what you're looking for, instead of haphazardly searching the Web.

      2. Sign up for deals ahead of time. "Before Cyber Monday, go to your favoritHow to Organize Your Holiday Gift ListHow to Organize Your Holiday Gift Liste e-retailers and sign up to be on their email list, Twitter stream and Facebook fan page," says Michelle Madhok, founder of the fashion blog SheFinds.com. "Stores often send alerts with coupon codes and special deals, which can give you a

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    • 8 Divine Thanksgiving Wines—Under $10

      By Woman s Day | Shine Food – Tue, Nov 17, 2009 5:54 PM EST


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      When surrounded by food, that's the time to experiment with wine. Nothing reveals a wine's palate-tickling aromas (think spices and herbs, fruits and berries) as well as a home-cooked meal. Here find eight suggestions that will allow you to do all that, and still have money in the bank for Christmas presents.








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      Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, 2008 Moscato

      A lightly sweet California wine with orange blossom and honey flavors. $8; Woodbridge.com for store locations.









      Black Opal, 2008 ChardonnayBlack Opal, 2008 Chardonnay

      Black Opal, 2008 Chardonnay

      Round, pleasing notes of peach, melon and citrus flavor this Australian wine with a crisp finish. $7.99, ShoppersVineyard.com.












      Alice White, 2008 LexiaAlice White, 2008 Lexia

      Alice White, 2008 Lexia

      A sweet Australian Moscato white with hints of apricot, orange and lychee fruit. $7.59; WineChateau.com.










      Columbia Crest, 2008 Sauvignon BlancColumbia Crest, 2008 Sauvignon Blanc

      Columbia Crest, 2008 Sauvignon Blanc

      A Washington wine with aromatics of passion fruit with slightly green notes. $8; Columbia-Crest.com for store locations.










      Sutter Home, 2007 RedSutter Home, 2007 Red

      Sutter Home, 2007

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    • I Survived the H1N1 Flu

      By Woman s Day | Healthy Living – Tue, Nov 17, 2009 1:10 AM EST

      By Sarah Jio

      I write about health and fitness for a living, so when it came to flu prevention, I thought I was already armed and ready. I'm a frequent and religious hand washer, and I eat healthy, organic and immune-boosting probiotic-rich foods like yogurt and kefir. I rarely get sick, so imagine my surprise (and disappointment) when I found out that I had somehow managed to pick up the most dreaded bug of the year-H1N1.

      My doctor's diagnosis came with an overwhelming feeling of failure. With all the writing I've done on immunity, healthy living and germ avoidance, I couldn't help but scold myself. But the flu doesn't play favorites, and I quickly remembered that CNN's health guru Sanjay Gupta contracted the virus too, as did thousands of others here in the U.S. and around the world. If I had to suffer through a bout of H1N1, at least I was in good company.

      Day 1
      My flu started with a scratchy, mildly sore throat-the kind you wake up with in the morning and think,

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    • Why I live low-tech

      By Woman s Day | Work + Money – Tue, Nov 17, 2009 12:42 AM EST

      By Angela Ebron

      I didn't get a DVD player until 2005, and I didn't buy it. It was a gift from my coworkers; I was laid up at home for weeks following surgery, and one morning the doorbell rang-it was the UPS guy. Inside the box was a get-well card and a DVD player. I started laughing because I knew exactly who'd suggested it as a gift and why. For years I'd gotten grief from my friends about my lack of gadgetry. They couldn't believe that I didn't have a DVD player. I don't need one, I'd tell them. And I didn't. If I wanted to see a movie, I'd go to the theater or rent a video (I did have a VCR). And even though I now had a shiny new DVD player, I'm embarrassed to admit it sat in the box for nearly two years.

      The truth is, I probably would've never hooked it up if videos hadn't become obsolete. My VCR had been serving me well, thank you very much. Then suddenly you couldn't find a new release on video to save your life. It reminded me of when albums and cassettes gave way to

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    • Origins of 13 Common Superstitions

      By Woman s Day | Work + Money – Tue, Nov 17, 2009 12:31 AM EST

      by Kathleen Davis

      Even if you don't consider yourself a superstitious person, you probably say "God bless you" when someone sneezes or find yourself knocking wood. And, though superstitions aren't logical, the idea of luck and magic can be comforting-especially when so many things are beyond our control. In honor of this unlucky day, we set out to discover the source for 13 common superstitions.


      1. The Number 13

      The belief that the number 13 is unlucky is said to be the most common superstition. This fear is so widespread that many apartments and hotels omit the 13th floor, and some planes have no 13th row. Avoiding the number 13 is thought to stem from Christianity-there were 13 guests at the Last Supper, for example, and some believe that if you have 13 letters in your name, you will have the devil's luck. Photo by iStockphoto.


      2. Black Cats

      Although in the U.S. we believe that having a black cat cross your path is bad luck, it's not the same the world over. In

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