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Project You Magazine

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It’s 3 Celebrate

National Puzzle Day!

Get the family together this January 29th for game night and have fun piecing together a crossword or jigsaw puzzle! Up for a new challenge? Try your luck at free online games at Puzzles.com!

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Grab the girls to see this chick-flick!

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Warm up with gourmet grilled cheese!

Get more ideas for sandwich updates at GrilledCheese Academy. com!

Craving something warm on a cold winter’s day?

Go for grilled cheese—with a gourmet upgrade! Chef Dave Danhi of California’s Grilled Cheese Truck suggests: ● Love pizza? Use mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce and your favorite toppings to make a pizza melt! ● Crazy for Caprese? Add ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and mozzarella cheese between two slices of garlic bread! ● Favor French onion? Strain the onions from a can of French onion soup. Add them to a few slices of Gruyère cheese and a sprinkle of Parmesan—and voilà voilà!—it’s a French onion melt!

Even better? You can dip the sandwich in the reserved broth!

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Listen to the latest from country’s untry’s top ladies!

Taylor Swift’s Speak Now World Tour

The CD and DVD combo is Taylor’s first live music release. The set gives fans an inside look at the Speak Now concert experience, including live versions of Taylor’s most popular hits!

Kellie Pickler’s 100 Proof

The former American Idol star cowrote six tunes on her third album, which she says is a return to her Southern roots with a more traditional country sound!

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Based on the book series by bestselling author Janet Evanovich, One for the Money stars Katherine Heigl as unemployed and newly divorced Stephanie Plum. Desperate for work, she lands a job at a bail-bond business and is put on the trail of a wanted man with a $50,000 bond on his head. Completely out of her element, matters only get worse when Plum realizes the person she’s looking for is an ex-boyfriend (who’s as handsome as ever)!

6 Get lost in

a new thriller!

Taken

by Robert Crais

5 Find out

who’s an Oscar favorite…

. . . by checking out the 18th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards! Airing January 29th at 8 p.m. EST on both TBS and TNT, these awards are used by critics to gauge which movies will be a hit at the Academy Awards a few weeks later. (Last year’s big winner at the SAGs was The King’s Speech, which later took home the Oscar for Best Picture). Be sure to tune in early to catch all the glitz and glamour of the red carpet, too!

When a wealthy woman is told her son faked his own disappearance, she hires c r im e - so lver s Elvis Cole and Joe Pike, who determine that kidnappers are to blame. But when Cole goes undercover to buy back the hostages, he disappears, as well!

Private: #1 Suspect

by James Patterson

Former Marine Jack Morgan has a successful private investigating business, but when his onetime girlfriend is found murdered in his bed, Jack instantly becomes the number-one suspect! With his colleagues threatening to leave the business and his life hanging in the balance, Jack realizes he is facing his toughest enemies ever.

—Katie Alberts and Katie Schlientz

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3 March

with the Irish!

This year, New York City’s Saint Patrick’s Day Parade—the biggest in the world!—will be marched in honor of America’s veterans. Folks across the country can watch the festivities in real time at NYCStPatricksParade.org. Tune in March 17th at 11 a.m. ET. Or to find a parade closer to home, visit St-Patricks-Day.com for a listing of nationwide events.

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to Sir Paul!

1 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Shamrock Shake!

Rejoice, Shamrock Shake lovers! For the first time ever, McDonald’s is offering the cult favorite in all its stores nationwide—no more hunting down the tasty mix of creamy vanilla ice cream and refreshing peppermint extract! Have an immediate craving for the green frosty? Make your own at home with this copycat recipe from blogger Kelsey Banfield of Babble.com—it tastes just like the real thing!

Minty “Shamrock” Shake

Combine 3 cups vanilla ice cream, 1 3/4 cups (1%) low-fat milk, 1 cup ice cubes, 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract and 10-12 drops liquid green food coloring (optional) in blender; purée until smooth. Makes 3 servings.

2 Meet the animals

of the arctic!

Want to get up close and personal with orca whales? Meet tiny polar bear cubs?

Now you can, thanks to Frozen Planet, Discovery Channel’s latest series narrated by actor Alec Baldwin. Featuring stunning imagery of Earth’s polar regions—above and below the ice— it’s spring’s can’t-miss show for animal lovers! Catch the season premiere Sunday, March 18th, at 9 p.m. ET.

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Paul McCartney’s latest album, Kisses on the Bottom, is a tribute to the jazz standards he loved as a kid, like “Get Yourself Another Fool” and “The Glory of Love”! Gossip fans take note: The album contains two original songs, one of which, “My Valentine,” was performed at McCartney’s wedding to Nancy Shevell last October!

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Curl up with an Irish read!

Until the Next Time by Kevin Fox On his birthday, Sean receives a mysterious gift: a journal belonging to his deceased uncle, Michael.

Kept after Michael fled to Ireland to escape wrongful persecution for murder, the diary sets Sean on a journey of discovery about his own fate—and leads him to meet the love of his life.

The Linen Queen: A Novel

by Patricia Falvey

When Sheila McGee wins the 1941 Linen Queen pageant, she hopes the prize money will be her ticket out of her Northern Ireland life. But with World War II at her doorstep, she must stay for her family. Complications arise when a charming American soldier is stationed in her village.

6 See Snow White

at the movies!

Mirror, mirror on the wall, guess which fairy tale has it all? Full of grand balls, swordplay and secret potions, Mirror, Mirror is a sweeping (and deliciously snarky!) retelling of the Snow White story. Julia Roberts plays the wicked queen determined to steal Snow White’s birthright— and her prince—while rising star Lily Collins takes on the role of Snow White.

The seven dwarfs? They’re back, too— and full of tricks to help Snow White reclaim her throne!

—Katie Schlientz

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It’s 3 Celebrate Fashion Week . . . at home!

New York City’s Bryant Park is in a fashion frenzy this week as the world’s top designers show their latest looks on the catwalk. Can’t be there in person? Rent previous seasons of Project Runway and The Rachel Zoe Project on DVD to enjoy a runway show right in your living room!

4 Enjoy a V-Day version of your favorite candy!

Think Peeps are only for Easter? Candy corn just for Halloween?

Think again—all these sweets and more have been hit by Cupid’s arrow just for Valentine’s Day! ● Love candy corn? “Cupid corn” has the same great flavor dressed up in red, pink and white! ($5.99 at JellyBelly.com) ● Prefer Peeps? Try a delicious raspberry-flavored marshmallow heart dipped in milk chocolate! ($1 at drugstores or at MarshmallowPeeps.com) ● Craving jellybeans? With flavors like strawberry cheesecake, bubble gum and cotton candy, Jelly Belly’s holiday mix is a cute crowd-pleaser! ($5.99 at JellyBelly.com)

1 Treat your sweetheart

5 Watch the show that’s gone

to pink hot chocolate!

to the dogs!

This Valentine’s Day, warm up your loved ones (and yourself) with a steaming cup of pink-tinted cocoa! Made with white chocolate chips and the “juice” from a jar of maraschino cherries, it’s as delicious as it is pretty!

Pink Hot Chocolate

In small pot, heat 2 cups milk over low heat until steaming. (Do not bring to a boil.) Place 1/2 cup white chocolate chips in bowl; carefully pour in milk. Whisk in 3 Tbs. maraschino cherry juice and 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract. Divide between two mugs and enjoy! Serves 2.

No time to make your own? Pick up premade pink hot chocolate mix ($5.95 at McStevens.com).

2Pick up a chocolate-lovers’ cookbook!

There’s a cookbook to fulfill every chocoholic’s fantasy—whether you’re crazy for cake or a fanatic for fudge!

For cake devotees: Chocolate Cakes by Elinor Klivans

You’ll find cocoa-centric cakes for every occasion, including the standout Hot Chocolate Pudding Cake!

Tune in to the Westminster Dog Show on February 13th to see which pup will be crowned Best in Show! And don’t forget to root for the six new breeds making their dog-show debut, including the fluffy, family-friendly Finnish Lapphund! The first group of dogs will round the ring at 8 p.m. E.T. on USA.

For truffle fans: Miss Hope’s Chocolate Box by Miss Hope

It’s easier than you think to whip up gourmet truffles and fudge.

Our pick for most craveable? It’s a tie between the passion fruit truffles and sea salt caramels!

6 Make a date to

see The Vow!

In one of the year’s most anticipated romances, Leo (Channing Tatum) and Paige (Rachel McAdams) are blissful newlyweds until a car accident tears their lives apart.

When doctors tell Leo that his wife is in a coma, he doesn’t think things can get worse. But when Paige wakes up with no memory of the life the two have built together, Leo must work hard to win Paige’s heart all over again.

—Katie Schlientz

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3 Watch this juicy TV premiere!

Get your remote ready for G.C.B., a new drama premiering Sunday, March 4th at 10 p.m. ET on ABC. When former high school “mean girl” Amanda Vaughn’s (Leslie Bibb) marriage ends in scandal, she returns home to Dallas. Hoping for a fresh start, Amanda is thwarted by scorned former classmates, who are less than happy to see her, and her overbearing mother, who seems to get in her way at every turn.

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Listen to the latest from Estelle!

1 Feast on

free pancakes!

Double yum!

Here’s some delicious news: IHOP’s host- Love sausage? Try ing their annual free pancake giveaway Dunkin’ Donuts on Tuesday, February 28th! Simply visit Pancake Bites, biteyour local IHOP between 7 a.m. and 10 sized sausages p.m. and chow down on a free short stack covered in mapleof the restaurant’s signature buttermilk flavored pancake pancakes. Can’t make it on Tuesday? Copy batter! your favorite pancake-house flavors at home!

Much to the delight of fans who’ve been waiting since her last album, Shine, Grammy-winner Estelle is finally releasing her third CD, All of Me. It looks like her hiatus has paid off: The album’s soulful lead singles, “Break My Heart” and “Fall in Love,” are already climbing the charts!

● Love IHOP’s “Cinn-A-Stack” pancakes, layered with cinnamon roll filling and topped with cream cheese icing?

Enjoy the taste at home: Add 1/4 cup thawed frozen blueberries to your batter. Deep-fry spoonfuls of batter in hot oil until all sides are golden brown. Drain on paper towels and top with cream cheese frosting!

2 Take your taste buds on a world tour!

Best known as the face of the Travel Channel’s hit show No Reservations, Anthony Bourdain got his first big TV break on Food Network’s A Cook’s Tour, now available on DVD. Filled with exotic cities, local culture and cuisine—not to mention Bourdain’s witty commentary—the collection is sure to induce mouthwatering wanderlust!

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Four of a Kind by Valerie Frankel Brought together as committee members at their children’s school, four women assume they have nothing in common.

But their first meeting goes from business to boisterous when they play a game of poker— and decide to bet with intimate secrets instead of chips or cash.

Willa and Jane are the best of friends. But when Ben, another close friend of Willa’s, comes into their lives and falls for Jane, the two women suddenly find themselves at odds.

Can their bond survive the new dynamic?

● Love Denny’s Blueberry Pancake “Puppies,” pancake bites filled with blueberries and topped with cream cheese icing?

Enjoy the taste at home: Top your favorite buttermilk flapjacks with warm applesauce and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar!

about friendship with your BFF!

Friends Like Us

by Lauren Fox

Enjoy the taste at home: Add a dash of cinnamon to your pancake batter, then when pancakes are still warm, slather cream cheese frosting on top!

● Love The Original Pancake House’s Apple Pancakes, smothered with sautéed apples and cinnamon sugar glaze?

5 Share a book

6 Catch a Seuss-ational movie!

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday by seeing The Lorax on the big screen! When 12year-old Ted searches for a special tree to impress a girl, his adventure leads him to the Lorax, a grumpy (but charming!) forest creature who fights to save the environment—and changes his way of thinking! This animated retelling features the voices of Zac Efron, Danny DeVito, Taylor Swift and Betty White.

Photos: Bon Appetit/Alamy; courtesy of Universal Pictures; ©2011 American —Katie Schlientz Broadcasting Companies, Inc./All Rights Reserved; courtesy of Estellemusic.com; courtesy of vendors (3).

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It’s out this 3 Check romantic comedy!

In Wanderlust, stressed New Yorkers George (Paul Rudd) and Linda (Jennifer Aniston) lose their jobs and decide to move in with a relative in Atlanta. On their way, they discover Elysium, a hippie commune much different from their usual lifestyle. Is it the change of pace they need?

4 Spritz on a new celebrity scent!

Award-show season left you with red-carpet envy? Don’t spend a fortune on a designer dress—just pick up a perfume with star power!

If you dream of singing on stage . . .

Try Wonderstruck by Taylor Swift! The songbird’s first fragrance has a floral and fruity mix of raspberry, freesia and apple blossom. ($29 and up at Sephora.com)

If you’d love to rule the runway . . .

Try Shine by Heidi Klum!

The Project Runway host has created a sensual mix of mandarin, pink pepper and pear. ($27.99 at Walgreens.com)

1 Make the

most of winter citrus!

Citrus fruits are at their best (and least expensive!) for a few more weeks.

Take full advantage of the bounty by using the rinds to enhance your cooking, scent your home Tip! and make yummy chocolate treats!

Drying out citrus peels is ● Spice up your tea! Add dried peels to easy: Just leave black tea for a delicious brew. the rinds on the ● Fill your home with fragrance! Toss dried peels with your kindling in your fireplace or counter to air-dry overnight! simply add to potpourri. ● Turn ’em into candy! In a pot, combine 4 1/2 cups sugar, 1 1/2 cups water and 2 tsp. vanilla extract; bring to a simmer, stirring until sugar dissolves, about 10 minutes. Add freshly zested peels; cook for 45 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, spread peels on a rack set over wax paper and sprinkle with sugar. Let dry 4 hours and enjoy as is or dipped in melted chocolate!

2 Pick up a royal read!

Sister Queens

by Julia Fox

When Juana marries into Spanish royalty, her husband is more foe than friend— and her sister Katherine’s husband, King Henry VIII, leaves her for his mistress. Can the betrayed queens survive against the odds?

See the world through the eyes of a queen!

The Winter Palace by Eva Stachniak

Together, servant Varvara and Princess Sophie navigate the Russian royal court, rising to the pinnacle of power as Sophie becomes Catherine the Great.

If you’re a rock star at heart . . .

Try Reb’l Fleur by Rihanna! “Rebel flower” was Rihanna’s nickname as a little girl, and her new scent channels the fruits, flowers and atmosphere of her native Barbados. ($30 and up at Macy’s stores)

5 Watch atch Danica Patrick’s NASCAR debut!

Buckle up, race fans: Kick off the season with the 54th Annual Daytona 500 on February 26th. The event’s highlight will surely be the new face whipping around the speedway: 29-year-old Danica Patrick, the most successful woman in the history of IndyCar racing. NASCAR officials have already reported a record number of sales since her inclusion was announced—but does she have what it takes to become the first woman in history to win the trophy? Tune in to your local Fox channel at 1 p.m. ET to find out!

—Katie Schlientz

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You deserve the best... new Easter candy!

When it comes to Easter candy, it’s time to think outside the basket! So we asked top sweets experts to reveal the new treats that’ll be hopping onto shelves this holiday! If you want a . . .

● Decadent indulgence:

Fannie May Yellow Buttercream Eggs

Bite into the egg-shaped chocolate shell and you’ll find a light and airy whipped buttercream.

“I love that Fannie May makes a traditional buttercream, but with an added twist,” says candy expert Beth Kimmerle (BethKimmerle.com). “The yellow color makes it the perfect spring sweet!” ➧ $25.99 for a 1-lb. box at FannieMay.com

● Healthy, organic option:

Indie Candy’s Carrot Lollipops

Surprise! These orange-flavored lollipops are made with veggie extracts—but no one will ever know because they taste so great! “They’re super-healthy (and delicious!) for the entire family,” declares Amy Green, author of Simply Sugar and Gluten Free. “The carrot shape is just too cute for Easter!” ➧ $2.59 at IndieCandy.com

● Trendy treat Angry Birds Fruit Gummies

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These fruity gummies feature all of the popular Angry Birds characters! “The fun-filled gummies may entice children to play with their food, yet moms can relax knowing they’re made with real fruit juice,” says Elizabeth Mascali, coauthor of Plan to Party. “These candies will be knocking jelly beans right out of the basket!” ➧ $.98 at Walmart CMY

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● Gourmet jelly bean Jelly Belly Dips

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America’s favorite Easter candy is taking a dip this year . . . in chocolate! “Finally, my two favorite Easter candies are combined!” smiles Bruce Weinstein, author of The Ultimate Candy Book.

Exactly what are Dips? Orange, cherry, coconut and mint jelly beans smothered in rich, dark chocolate! “It saves me the trouble—and calories—of eating them both,” he declares. ➧ $2.49 at JellyBelly.com

● New twist on an old classic: Bissinger’s Chocolate Bunny Ears

Good news for the 76% of people who eat the ears of chocolate bunnies first: Bissinger’s now offers an ears-only version, making a fun alternative to the traditional bunny! “Available in both milk and dark varieties, they have the rich flavor the classic chocolatier is known for,” says Kimmerle. “And they get five stars for being so adorable!” ➧$16 for 8 at Bissingers.com

—Katie Schlientz

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It’s Easy To...

Plant the cutest garden markers ever!

Charming bunnies perched on stakes help organize your garden with a touch of lighthearted fun!

What you’ll need for each o 4" wood rabbit

cutout (ours came from CraftParts.com) o Martha Stewart Crafts acrylic paints. We used Wedding Cake (white), Mint, Hydrangea Purple, Surf Blue and Peppermint Bark (pink) o X-Acto knife

o Pencil with

unused eraser

o 1/4" basswood

(sold in 3"x24" sheets) o Fine point black permanent marker, such as Sharpie® o Beacon 3-in-1 Advanced Craft Glue o Plaid® FolkArt Outdoor Sealer

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Paint rabbit shapes white. When dry, paint a pastel color, leaving tail white. Add a white accent to rabbit’s ear. Mix pastel paint with white; dot on spots using a pencil eraser. When dry, use marker to add rabbit’s eye and plant label.

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Cut a 3/4"x10" stake from basswood. Using a craft knife, score the wood several times to make your cut. Cut one end into a point. Paint Mint.

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Glue a stake to the back of the rabbit.

Paint entire project with sealer.

Design: Brent Pallas. Photos: Stacey Brecher/HBB. Beacon Adhesives: BeaconCreates.com or 800-865-7238. Martha Stewart Crafts™ paints manufactured by Plaid Enterprises; PlaidOnline.com/MarthaStewartCrafts or 800-842-4197. Wood cutouts are available in craft stores or from Woodworks Ltd., CraftParts.com or 817-581-5230. Sharpie markers are available wherever office products are sold. X-Acto knife: XActo.com or 800-879-4868.

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You deserve the best … Spring wine!

Whether you’re dining alfresco at your favorite BYOB, or need to unwind after a day of scouring yard sales, our experts share the best affordable wines for spring! If you want. . .

A zesty white

2010 François Lurton Pinot Gris

“This Argentinean wine’s crisp melon and lemon notes are perfect for pairing with springtime dishes,” says Natalie MacLean (NatalieMacLean. com), author of Unquenchable: A Tipsy Search for the World’s Best Bargain Wines.

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A sweet ’n sophisticated red:

Bubbly bliss:

Best red for sangria

One of the hottest trends in wine? Reds with a whisper of sweetness! “This wine has sweet accents of rasp­ berry and cherry, perfect for spring,” says wine expert Jo Diaz (Wine­Blog.org). “I like wines that have some pizzazz. This one fits the bill, and it’s selling like hotcakes!”

Perfect with burgers or bar­ becued meats —and great with chocolate —it proves you don’t have to be dry to be delicious. ➧$9 at

In the mood to cele­ brate? “This crisp bubbly is a natural choice for spring,” remarks Carolyn Evans Hammond (Wine­ Tribune.com) author of Good Better Best Wines. To fully enjoy its bal­ anced, clean taste, serve chilled along­ side smoked salmon or sliced pear and Brie. It also pairs perfectly with sorbet!

“This French wine’s peppery finish balances the sweetness of fruit, giving refreshing sangria a silkier finish,” says Diaz. Its hints of straw­ berry and plum pair best with red fruits, so add raspber­ ries, straw­ berries, cherries and apples to your pitcher.

Not a fan of sangria?

“Enjoy a glass with burgers from the grill!” ➧$9.09 at

Roulé Rouge

Whole Foods

Ballatore Gran Spumante

➧$8.99 at TheBarrel Room.com

Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages

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A dazzling dessert wine:

Oak Knoll Frambrosia “This dessert wine —infused with almost a pound of raspberries in each half bottle—is the perfect marriage of food and wine for Easter,” declares Diaz.

“It’s so decadent, you can serve it as a stand­alone dessert,” she declares. “Even better, pour a little over your favorite frozen yogurt!” ➧$12 at OakKnoll Winery.com

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