Woman's World

A great week made easy! Woman's World is written for the traditional, family-oriented working woman. Each issue delivers a feel-good mix of heart-warming human interest stories, practical everyday solutions for work and home, and mouth-watering recipes.

The best of Woman’s World is you

What’s your favorite cozy PBS show? • In an online story (WomansWorld.com/PBS) about Masterpiece dramas, we asked this question—here’s what you said:

Donate soaps

A cherished gift

“I loved giving the gift of…”

Silly stuff that makes us SMILE

POP CULTURE CALENDAR

It Happened THIS WEEK

MUST-READ holiday books

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One mother’s love inspired A HOLIDAY MOVEMENT • Inspired by her son’s wish for “a friend just like me,” Marty Postlethwait has comforted nearly 3 million children with handmade dolls—and brought joy to over 650 families with annual flights to the “North Pole”

CLEVER SOLUTIONS

3 SUSTAINABLE AND CLEVER alternatives for gift wrapping

Fast relief from a stuffy nose • Nasal congestion, whether from a virus or indoor allergens, can cause sleep disturbances, blue moods, headaches and fatigue, according to a study in the journal Current Medical Research and Opinion. But Chinese scientists say some oral decongestants can spike blood pressure, while nasal sprays can cause rebound reactions that make congestion worse. Luckily, these drug-free remedies work quickly

Avoid unwanted holiday weight gain • From cocktails to cookies, temptation is everywhere. But weight gain isn’t inevitable. Simple tweaks help you sidestep extra pounds without missing out on the fun

4 easy ways to fight ‘inflammaging’ • Inflammation is part of the body’s healing process, says board-certified interventional cardiologist Cheng-Han Chen, M.D. But if it becomes chronic, it can speed aging and may harm your heart. Here’s how to tamp down inflammation—and ward off heart disease and stroke

HEALTH NEWS

How to get the best dementia treatment • If we haven’t been touched by Alzheimer’s, we know someone who has. In fact, more than 7 million Americans 65 and older have the disease. And the average wait time for diagnosis and treatment of dementia ranges from 12 months to nearly 4 years, according to a study in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia. Yet there’s hope in the form of simple steps you or your loved one can take to shrink that wait time and start treatment

“Sage eased my hot flashes!” • After suffering from sudden heat surges, constant night sweats and dramatic mood swings, Jenny Boyance knew she had to find a fix. Soon, she discovered a natural cure for all her meno-bothers!

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Zero deprivation! NO-WORK WEIGHT LOSS • Meet the natural sweeteners helping women over 40 shed pounds while still enjoying seasonal favorites. Tabitha easily dropped 25 lbs in 30 days!

“Help! The holidays are so stressful!” • It’s the most wonderful—and overwhelming—time of year. Here, experts share simple ways to tame tension in the moment and embrace the season

Mickey Guyton’s very merry CHRISTMAS

FUN & FESTIVE FACTS with Mickey

Shortcut COOKIES • No one will ever guess these crowd-pleasing treats are made with store-bought dough or mixes!

ROAST UP MMM • Easy to prep yet utterly impressive, Cornish hens take on extra gourmet flair when kissed with our citrusy honey-mustard glaze

DINNER made easy! So fast, SO DELICIOUS!

Taste of Home • America’s #1 Cooking Magazine

Genius fixes for Christmas tree troubles! • From keeping it fresh and hydrated to making decorating easier, these simple hacks will help your evergreen stay picture-perfect all...