Instant Party
You never know who’s going to stop by during the holiday season. Don’t get stuck serving goldfish crackers and gummy bears. Be ready for an impromptu celebration with four grown-up party staples: Brie, puff pastry, raspberry preserves, and chilled champagne. Wrap the Brie, topped with raspberry preserves, in the puff pastry, and bake. Pour some bubbly and let the festivities begin!
Tick, Tock
Time to set back the clocks. Seems like a great excuse to splurge on a gorgeous new watch! Stay on schedule with our favorite: Kenneth Cole, Rose Gold from the Rock Out Collection. Retails for $125.
You’re So Vein
If you’ve got varicose veins or spider veins, you’re not alone. An estimated 55 percent of women suffer the same fate. Well, suffer no more. New laser ablation and radiofrequency ablation treatments promise quick, almost painless results. Ask your doctor if one of these treatments is right for you. Remember: If the veins are painful and interfere with your daily life, insurance may cover the treatments. If you don’t have these unsightly veins yet, keep moving; obesity and a sedentary lifestyle are major risk factors.
Bridget Jones Grows Up
America’s favorite British heroine is back, and rumor has it she’s a mother now—a totally lovable, imperfect, Bridget-Jones-sort of mom. The book wasn’t released at press time, and the publisher is all hush-hush about it, but we predict a laugh-out-loud must for moms.
Say Thank You
It’s not just polite, it’s good for you. Researchers find that people who keep a gratitude journal are more likely to:
- exercise more
- have fewer doctor’s appointments
- be more optimistic
- have stronger relationships
- cope better with adversity
- experience less stress
Don’t have time to keep a journal? No worries. Research indicates that it works even if you’re giving thanks in your head.
