| EDITORIAL CALENDAR 2008 |
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January | February | March | April | May | June
July | August | September | October | November | December
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| January |
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THEME: GET ORGANIZED
HOME DESIGN
Get Organized: The Home Office
FOB: Organizing the Pantry
At Home: Sweet and Pretty
Style Made Simple: Making the Bed (pillows)
Real-Life Rescue: A Home Office Renovation
Renovation: Compilation of Storage Ideas
Makeovers: Small Storage Ideas (De-cluttering)
Living Green: Unplug Appliances to Save Money
GARDEN
Outdoors Opener: The Early Spring Garden
Instant Impact: Creative Containers with Plantings from the Florist;
Organizing the Garden Shed (and garden tools too)
LIVING
Opener: Date Night— One-on-One Time
Beauty: The Basics You Need for Everyday Beauty, plus How to Organize Them.
Money: Bill-Paying/Organization
HEALTH
Family Health Planner
FOOD
What’s Cooking: Classic New Year’s recipe for Black Eyed Peas
Good & Healthy: Fiber and How to Get the Amount You Need
Build a Better: Lasagna
Ten To Try: Cheesecake Toppers
MAIN EDIT
Home Design: Organizing Ideas Throughout the House
Food: Super Bowl—Chilies, Chowders, Stews
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| February |
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THEME: COLOR
HOME DESIGN
Makeovers: Major redo from Stephen Saint-Onge
Style Made Simple: Accent Walls Color Notebook
Living Green: How to Maximize Your Recycling
Plus: Stylish Products from Recycled Materials
GARDEN
Opener: Flowery Spring Garden
Instant Impact: Cool Weather Plants for Containers
Plantings: Bromeliads, Plants that the Deer Won’t Eat
LIVING
Opener: Saying “I love you”
Beauty: Quick Fixes to Refresh Winter-Beaten Skin
Money: Debt Guideposts
HEALTH
Heart Health
Kathy Smith—Get Active!
FOOD
What’s Cooking: Winners of the Your Best Recipe Contest
Good & Healthy: Low Salt
Everyday Easy: More from Your Best Recipe
Build a Better: Reuben
Ten to Try: Popcorn;
Valentine Treats
MAIN EDIT
Home Design: Lessons from a Colorful House
Food: A Dozen of the Greatest Cakes Ever
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| March |
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THEME: MAKEOVERS
HOME DESIGN
Style Made Simple: Salvaged Chairs; Quick and Easy Kitchen Facelift;
Window Treatment Notebook
GARDEN
Landscape: Landscaping from the Ground Up
Instant Impact: Eggshell planters
Plantings: Lilacs
Plantings: Container Garden Recipes; Outdoor Makeovers
Living Green: Reducing Need for Pesticides
LIVING
Opener: Dyeing Eggs (kid-oriented)
Family Matters: Time Makeovers for Women
Beauty: How to Give Gray Hair Shine and Style
Money: IRAs and Funding Your Retirement
HEALTH
Opener: Vitamin Supplement Guide
Healthy Home Notebook: A special editorial project;
Lesser-known health screenings to consider
FOOD
What’s Cooking Easy Spring Baking—Carrot Cake
Good & Healthy: Recipe Makeovers
Build a Better: Tuna Noodle Casserole
Ten to Try: Chocolate Chip Cookie
MAIN EDIT
Food: Easy Easter Dinner
Home Design: Makeover your house
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| April |
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THEME: SPRING
HOME DESIGN
Style Made Simple: Shower Curtain Ideas; Spring Bedrooms; Kitchen Makeover Notebook
Special Green Section: Building an Eco-Friendly Green Home
GARDEN
Spring Garden Guide: (includes 10 Beautiful No- Fuss Perennials)
Instant Impact: Easy Projects with Pre-made Fencing OR Chimney Flue Planters
LIVING
Living Opener: Arbor/Earth Day Tree Planting
Beauty: Pare Down with Pretty Makeup
Special Section: Living Green
Money: Saving for Your Short-Term Goals
HEALTH
7 Health Habits to Start Right Now
FOOD
What’s Cooking: Fried chicken
Good & Healthy: The 60% Solution (a dietary rule of thumb)
Build a Better: Quiche
Ten to Try: Scrambled Eggs
MAIN EDIT
Food: Spring-inspired Casseroles
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| May |
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THEME: BIG STYLE FOR SMALL SPACES
HOME DESIGN
Style Made Simple: Perking up the Foyer
Bathroom Makeover Notebook
Living Green: Summer Energy Savings
GARDEN
Instant Impact: Square Planters Made with Edging
Plantings: Peonies
Monthly Gardener: Shopping-Cart Flower Combinations
LIVING
Opener: Spring Receptions and Spring Parties
Beauty: Your Home Skin Care Guide
Money: New Ways to Prevent Identity Theft
HEALTH
Opener: Brain Health Means Brain Power!
True or False Guide to Losing Belly fat!
FOOD
What’s Cooking: Rice
Good & Healthy: Omega 3 and How to Get It
Build a Better: Shrimp Cocktail
Ten to Try: Potato Salad
MAIN EDIT
Food: Sunday Special Dinners (3 menus)
Home Design: Focus on Small Spaces
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THEME: OUTDOOR LIVING
HOME DESIGN
Opener: Lighten Up for Summer
Makeovers: Redoing the Screened Porch
Plus: Decorating Porches
GARDEN
Instant Impact: Hanging Flower Spheres
Structures: Fences
Plantings: Old-fashioned Annuals
Outdoor Living: Outdoor Kitchens
Living Green: Eco-Friendly Outdoor Living
LIVING
Opener: Family Reunions
Beauty: The ABCs of Caring for Your Nails
Dad’s Day/Gift Ideas
Money: Long-Term Care and Disability Policies
HEALTH
Opener: Comfortable in Your Own Skin
FOOD
What’s Cooking: Ribs
Good & Healthy: Berries
Build a Better: Guacamole
Ten to Try: Cupcakes
MAIN EDIT
Garden: Outdoor Living
Home Design: The Indoor-Outdoor House
Food: Grilling
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| July |
HOME DESIGN
Ideas: Deck & Patio Decorating for Get-Togethers
Style Made Simple: Café Curtains
Give Your Home a Fresh-Air Audit
GARDEN
Landscaping: Outdoor Lighting
Instant Impact: Trough Garden
LIVING
Beauty: What’s New in Sunscreen Protection
Teaching Your Kids About Money
HEALTH
Opener: 10 Relaxation Techniques
FOOD
Good & Healthy: Whole grains
Build a Better: Margarita
Ten to Try: Burger
MAIN EDIT
Food: Porch Supper
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| August |
THEME: SMALL CHANGES, BIG IMPACT
HOME DESIGN
Style Made Simple: Backsplashes; Budget Decorating Notebook; KBIS Show Kitchen
GARDEN
Instant Impact: A Brick Planter Anyone Can Make Ideas and Tips for the Frugal Gardener
Plantings: Irises
Monthly Gardener: Peonies
LIVING
Opener: Harvest Time
Beauty: Help Your Hair Fight Summer’s Perils
Long Weekend: America’s Best State Fairs
Money: Where the Bargains Are
HEALTH
Aging Gracefully: 10 Ways to Stay Forever Young
FOOD
Good & Healthy: Leafy Greens
Build a Better: Bruschetta
Build a Better: Salsa
Living Green: Farmer’s Markets—The Pros and Cons of buying Local
MAIN EDIT
Food: Can't Miss No-Cook Salad Suppers |
