The Year's Happiest Endings: Power of Miracles

We’re giving away the new Kindle Fire to 10 lucky winners-click here to enter now! December 19, 2011 Must read: The Year's Happiest Endings 10 stories about the power of miracles Find inspiration in these amazing accounts of survival—a little boy who weathered an F-4-force tornado, a child who saved her family in an icy accident, and a dog who surprised the people who never expected see him again. Read more » Special Offer ADVERTISEMENT Want to Quit Smoking in the New Year? Pump Some Iron! Attention, smokers: In a small study, would-be quitters doubled their chances of success if they did an hour-long strength-training workout twice a week for three months, compared with others who didn't exercise. Last-Minute, Showstopping Table-Toppers Make a simple but stunning tier by stacking glass plates, cups and bowls. Fill each layer with lacy greens, sparkling ornaments, ribbon loops or whatever you have on hand for a frosty, fancy and classic table. More 13 Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes Shortcut alert: Many of these sweet treats call for only a handful of ingredients, or start with boxed cake mix—great to bake up even on a weeknight. More How to: Snowplow-Proof a Mailbox Make it easy for your mail carrier to get cards and presents to your door, plus reduce seasonal damage from the rain, sleet, snow or plow. More 11 Perfect Party Appetizers Skip the same-old and try one of these tasty bites: We've rounded up the best nibbles from all over to serve at your holiday get-together. More Sitting Fit Anytime: Chair Yoga DVD This DVD features Susan Winter Ward who is an internationally recognized yoga instructor, author and video producer. She is the creator of Yoga for the Young at Heart, a leading publisher of yoga classes for beginners, boomers and senior.

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