About Woman's Day - 17 November 2009 (US):
This magazine is written and edited for the contemporary woman in that it covers the various issues that are important to women today. Its feature articles are devoted to information on food and nutrition, health and fitness, beauty and fashion as well as the traditional values of home, family and children. The changing needs of women are also addressed with articles which focus on careers, money management, law and relationships.

Content issue:
on our cover 127 Ways to Celebrate for less pages 56, 64, 82, 94, 163, 170, 178 & more 152 146 64 7 money mistakes to avoid go to Work in your Pajamas! 8 great jobs you Can do from home our no-stress holiday guide: keep the fun, lose the hassle live well 19 treat yourself to a day In your Pj’s 20 lIVe Well eVery day What every woman needs, how to avoid holiday overcommitment, a chat with The View’s Sherri Shepherd, win a trip to Puerto Rico, and more. 32 make the season brIght Breaking with tradition in pursuit of happier holidays by Mary Beth Lagerborg 36 momfIdenCe little blessings by Paula Spencer 40 foreVer grateful Last January, he safely landed a US Airways jet in the Hudson River. Today, his wife reflects on the public’s outpouring of gratitude—and how it has touched their lives by Lorrie Sullenberger 48 oPeratIon holIday joy In love and War After fighting bravely in Iraq, two marines find love back in the U.S. by Melba Newsome merry holidays 55 get a head start on holIday PlannIng 56 nest simply festive Christmas décor basics that dazzle. 64 gIVe. Gather. Make. Treat. Enjoy. Budgetfriendly seasonal strategies for everything from food and décor to gifts and guests by Arianne Cohen 76 ’tIs the season for gIVIng…and nIbblIng Do a little of both with these lovely homemade cookies. 82 PerfeCt Presents $50 or less! Need we say more? Style 89 layer With a blaCk turtleneCk 90 beauty Closet The best beauty kits of the season, to get or to give by Melissa Matthews 94 holIday magIC Glitter, glimmer and glamour— accessories to spice up the party outfit you already own. Health 103 sIP a nutrItIous Cranberry smoothIe 104 your health Mood-boosting foods, lower your blood pressure, and more by Abigail L. Cuffey 110 your Anti-DiAbetes Action pLAn How to lower your risk in just four weeks by Sari Harrar 126 WALk this WAy… Targeted schedules to help you reach each of five health goals by Karen Asp 132 your chiLD’s heALth Advice for ear infections, bundling up in cold weather, and more by Madonna Behen solutions 139 creAte your oWn Gift boWs 140 tip tALk Soundproofing solutions, more by Arianne Cohen 146 neW WAys to Work from home Turn your skills into cash, without the commute by Danielle Braff 152 your money 7 big money mistakes to Avoid by Mary Hunt eat well 159 bAke ADorAbLe GinGerbreAD GirLs 160 test kitchen Lump-free gravy, and more by Jackie Plant 163 A thAnksGivinG feAst Seven sides for eight people for under $35! Plus, $10-and-under wines to pair with them. 170 sWeet enDinGs A bounty of desserts to top off your meal. 178 hoLiDAy cookie recipes 186 recipe inDeX in every issue 12 ALL in A WomAn’s DAy 186 shopper’s GuiDe 188 simpLe inspirAtions please recycle this magazine Remove InsertsorSamplesBefore Recycling