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    • A Perfect Porch

      By Woman s Day | At Home – Tue, Jul 17, 2012 11:06 AM EDT

      By Brian Underwood

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      An Outdoor Oasis

      The back porch Kelley Vickery built was meant to be a quiet refuge and a charming spot to entertain. But it sat unfinished until Woman's Day sent in designer Annie Selke to bring it to life. Photo credits: Mark Lund/Woman's Day



















      When Kelley Vickery, now 46, was going through her divorce, the Lenox, MA, resident's biggest concern was making the transition easier for her three children. "We sold our home and I used the money to build a new one next door," says Kelley. "I wanted my kids to be able to stay in the same school."
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      Hitting Roadblocks

      Construction on the new house went smoothly until money became tight. Suddenly, there wasn't room in the budget to complete everything. "I focused on the bedrooms and the kitchen and had to skimp on other areas like the basement and the garage," she says.

      Room for Improvement

      One neglected spot-the porch overlooking Kelley's lushly

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    • Fostering Kittens

      By Woman s Day | Pets – Mon, Jul 16, 2012 2:05 PM EDT

      By Ilisa Cohen

      young blonde family holding gray kittensyoung blonde family holding gray kittensLisa Hanes's kids have always been animal-crazy. Even with a cat, two dogs and two guinea pigs in the house, Paige, 8, and her brother, Hunter, 11, often stop at the local pet shop in Monterey, CA, to visit the animals. Paige declared she wanted to be a veterinarian when she was in preschool. So Lisa wasn't shocked when two years ago, the kids suggested that their reward for completing chores be volunteering at Animal Friends Rescue Project (AFRP) in nearby Pacific Grove. Kitty love: (from left) Lisa, Paige, Hunter and Mark Hanes


      Eager to encourage their passion for animals and their desire to contribute to the community, Lisa and her husband, Mark, drove the kids to the shelter to sign up as volunteers. But they soon realized that with their work schedules and the kids' baseball, soccer, basketball and ballet, there just wasn't any spare time. That's when they decided to foster and care for cats at home.
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    • Make Your Own Marinades and More

      By Woman s Day | Shine Food – Mon, Jul 16, 2012 11:55 AM EDT

      By Sara Eckel

      Why spend money on dressings, marinades and rubs when you probably have all the ingredients to make your own at home? Cookbook author and food blogger Jorj Morgan explains how. Photo credit: Kana Okada
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      Salad dressing

      A good rule is 1 part acid-such as orange juice, lemon juice, rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar-to 2 parts oil. Add a little scallion, garlic and fresh ground pepper and you have homemade dressing for half the cost of the store-bought variety. "The extra limes that you buy for your margarita party on Saturday will be perfect for your vinaigrette on Sunday," says Morgan. Photo credit: Thinkstock
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      Beef or chicken marinade

      Mix 3 parts tomato juice or sauce with 1 part lime juice, and season with soy and Worcestershire sauce. Add whatever fresh herbs are in your refrigerator or growing on your windowsill (Morgan likes thyme and rosemary) and a little garlic. Photo

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    • Coming Home from War

      By Woman s Day | Parenting – Thu, Jul 12, 2012 6:33 PM EDT

      By Melody Warnick

      War Veteran Kerri LudwigWar Veteran Kerri LudwigWhen the soldiers burst into the cavernous hall at Fort Bliss, in El Paso, TX, Richard Ludwig couldn't see his wife. No surprise there. Even in her combat boots, 33-year-old Kerri Ludwig is just 5'4"-not tall enough to stand out among the primarily male members of the 2-43 Air Defense Artillery Battalion.

      Richard scanned the ranks as the welcome-home ceremony drew to a close, and watched as sign-waving civilians embraced loved ones back from their yearlong deployment to the Middle East. Still no Kerri. It wasn't until Richard stood on a chair that the two finally spotted each other. "She ran to me and just held me for a while," Richard recalls. At last Kerri looked up and said, "Let's go home."

      Kerri's fourth deployment-her toughest yet-was officially, thankfully over. It had been a very long year.
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      Joining Up

      When Kerri joined the Army in 1996, she was 18 years old and thinking more practically than

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    • 7 Things Your Lifeguard Wants You to Know

      By Woman s Day | Parenting – Thu, Jul 12, 2012 3:06 PM EDT

      By Leslie Pepper


      7 Things Your Lifeguard Wants You to Know7 Things Your Lifeguard Wants You to Know1) I'd like to meet you. Introducing yourself and asking about the conditions at the beach or pool is always a good idea. "We want you to ask, 'What's the water like?' 'Any areas that I should steer clear of?' 'Where does the deep end start?'" says Luiz Morizot-Leite, ocean rescue captain at the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department in Miami and a lifeguard for 17 years. If possible, stand in front of the lifeguard so he doesn't have to take his eyes off the water. Yes, safety rules, current conditions and warnings are usually posted, but people often don't read the signs or understand how the information applies to them. Photo credit: Thinkstock

      2) Stay hydrated. Treat swimming just as you would any other physical activity by drinking plenty of water before, during and after a swim. Your body still loses water even though you're in water. And while your body may stay cool in the pool or ocean, the sun can still dehydrate you-so drink up!
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    • Summer Updo How-To

      By Woman s Day | Hair Guide – Wed, Jul 11, 2012 2:35 PM EDT

      By Woman's Day Staff

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      Swept Away

      Have the summer heat and humidity declared war on your hair? You could simply surrender and resign yourself to month after month of ponytails. Or, by following a few simple steps, you can sport this showstopping chignon, courtesy of New York City salon owner and Aveeno stylist Patrick Melville. Photo credit: Keith Lathrop















      Step-by-Step

      1. Create volume

      Part your hair in a new place: If you usually part on the left side, try the right; if in the middle, try the side. This results in fullness around the crown, giving the style a bit of height. If your hair is very thin or fine, spritz on a root-lifting spray before you make a part. Photo credit: Image Source Black
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      2. Pull hair back

      Gently gather your hair into a loose, low ponytail (leaving a few strands around your face free) and secure it with an elastic hairband. To create a soft, wavy look with the face-framing pieces, wrap them from root to

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    • WD’s Summer 2012 Reading List

      By Woman s Day | Author Blog Posts – Wed, Jul 11, 2012 1:07 PM EDT

      By Woman's Day Staff


      summer book coverssummer book coversEscape Reality

      Need a reason to do some reading this summer? How about 10?! Woman's Day and WomansDay.com editors hit the books to bring you their top picks for the season. Whether you're seeking adventure, mystery or romance, click through to see which June, July and August releases we recommend. Photo credit: Crown, Ballantine, Viking, Knopf, Harper S&S, St. Martin's Press, Simon & Schuster, William Morrow



















      Beautiful Ruins

      by Jess Walter (June/Harper, $25.99)

      A young American actress is shepherded away from the film set of Cleopatra in 1962 and sent to an Italian inn. Said to be suffering from "stomach cancer," it's later revealed she's pregnant with Richard Burton's child. A young Italian innkeeper, having fallen for the actress, travels to Hollywood in search of her many years later in this entertaining epic about romance, betrayal and greed. Photo credit: Harper
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    • Save Money on Meat

      By Woman s Day | Work + Money – Tue, Jul 10, 2012 6:01 PM EDT

      By Sara Eckel



      Spend less on chicken, beef, deli meats and more.

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    • 9 Ways to Boost Your Home’s Value

      By Woman s Day | At Home – Tue, Jul 10, 2012 3:46 PM EDT

      By Laurie Lee


      front of housefront of houseCurb Appeal

      Help your house put its best facade forward with these nine easy, budget-friendly improvements. Photo credit: Alison Miksch






















      Create a Welcoming Entrace: Frame your doorway.

      It's no secret that symmetry is pleasing to the eye, so lead guests into your home through an entryway balanced by a pair of high-impact furnishings. Flank your stoop with oversize planters or overflowing baskets hung at eye level. Don't have anything big? Be creative: Two outdoor accent tables or plant stands set with pretty potted arrangements or vines growing up a few feet of trellis can work as well. Photo credit: Getty Images

      COST: From $40 for two hanging planters at Gardeners.com
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      Create a Welcoming Entrace: Accessorize.

      Your mailbox, kick plate, door knocker and house numbers are all opportunities to introduce some shape and shine. Look for decorative accents that relate to the period and style in which your

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    • 8 Sneaky Signs Your Child’s Being Bullied

      By Woman s Day | Team Mom – Tue, Jul 10, 2012 12:45 PM EDT

      By Dawn Papandrea

      teenage girls bullyingteenage girls bullyingYour child would tell you if he's being bullied, right? Maybe not. "It's painful to say, 'I'm being targeted,'" says Cynthia Lowen, producer and writer of the documentary film, Bully, and co-author of the forthcoming book The Essential Guide to Bullying. While there's more bullying awareness than ever (who hasn't heard about the bullied bus matron?), children still fear their parents' response to the harassment can make the situation worse, says Lowen. Another reason kids may keep this info to themselves: "They may worry that admitting they're victims will disappoint their parents," says Jerry Weichman, PhD, a licensed psychologist specializing in teens and tweens at California's Hoag Neurosciences Institute in Newport Beach, CA, and author of How to Deal. That's why it's important to know how to spot the signs of bullying, which aren't as obvious as you'd think. Here are some surprising red flags to look for. Photo credit: Thinkstock

      1. Sharing bullying

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