Enjoy Autumn’s Simple Pleasures With the Newest Issue of Hallmark Magazine

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 / — The September/October issue of Hallmark Magazine is bursting with ways to make this autumn a rewarding and delightful season for you and your family. Readers will find hearty and wholesome recipes to bring relatives together, tips on how to revitalize your look, and simple, inventive ideas for Halloween decorating. During a season that can sometimes seem cold and dreary, Hallmark Magazine will help keep your home warm and bright.

“While the calendar tells us that summer is coming to a close, we want to share all the wonderful ways to maintain that warm spirit throughout the fall,” says Lisa Benenson, Editor-in-Chief of Hallmark Magazine. “This issue is all about taking advantage of the gifts of harvest and making them part of our daily lives. Whether you’re canning with friends, carving pumpkins with your children, or changing your family’s way of life for the better, this is the time of year to put the small stuff on the back burner and focus on what’s really important.”

Other stories include:
– Family Harvest (Page 80) - Rediscover the simple pleasures of family and cooking by following one family’s Harvest Menu, which is heavy on the tomatoes - and the tradition.

– A Fantasy of Pumpkins (Page 94) - Don’t settle for normal Jack-O-Lanterns this Halloween; instead, make your house stand out with six innovative pumpkin carving ideas you won’t find anywhere else!

– How Do You … Copy Your Beauty Icon? (Page 22) - Every woman has someone whose look she yearns to emulate. Learn more about who inspires six other readers, and discover your own beauty icon.

– Lisa’s List (Page 23) - Learn our thoughts on British beauty products that are new to the American market, including offerings from brands like Boots and Perfectil.

– Adventures of an Eco-Mom (Page 66) - Learn about the joys (and messy side effects) from one mom who has successfully turned her home into a “green” oasis.

– I’d Rather Not Say (Page 72) - An informative lesson from our etiquette experts on the “dos” and “don’ts” of politely responding to inappropriate and personal inquiries.

– Gifts from the Garden (Page 102) - Spice up any dish this season and delight your taste buds by creating inventive, homemade herb blends using the gifts from your very own garden.

– The Ingredient (Page 112) - Learn the many uses of one of nature’s most versatile and healthy creations, the avocado.

– Pack Smart (Page 110) - Learn how to pack food while maximizing freshness and minimizing space.

In addition, this issue of Hallmark Magazine offers seasonally appropriate crafts and inspiring personal stories that help readers connect and enjoy.

The September/October issue of Hallmark Magazine is available at booksellers, grocery stores, drug stores, mass merchants and Hallmark Gold Crown(R) stores.