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| Title | Podcast Description | Author/Reader | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends, Organizing & Living Well - January, 2012 | "Between Friends" by Gayle Goodson Butler; "Get Organized With BHG.com!"; "Fresh Ideas For Living Well. Planners, Winter getaways and Resolutions." by Staff Writers. | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:10:44 |
| Friends, Sparkle & Open House - December, 2011 | "Between Friends" an editorial by Gayle Goodson Butler; "Natural Sparkle. Crafter Paul Lower with some holiday dazzle." by Kelly Ryan Kegans; "Come on In. A casual open house in a busy season." by Joanna Linberg. | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:10:08 |
| Carving, Ideas & Good News - October, 2011 | "Carving For a Cause" by Gayle Butler; "Fabulous Ideas For Fall"; "Good News For Subscribers"; "Creative Halloween Dessert Photo Contest" | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:07:11 |
| Formal Abandon & Growing Strong - August, 2011 | "Formal Abandon. Casual, fun decorating relaxes traditional home." by Jody Garlock; "Growing Strong. Michelle Obama's White House veggie garden and dreams of a nation with fresh, healthy food" by Meryl Gordon. | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:13:04 |
| Food 4 Thought, Hot Stuff & Crowd Pleaser - August, 2011 | "Food for Thought" by Kelly L. Phillips; "Suggestions for the Heat of August"; "Crowd Pleaser. Play it cool at this grown-up ice cream social." by Kelly Ryan Kegans. | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:08:31 |
| 50 Style Ideas Under $50 - July, 2011 | "50 super stylish ideas under $50.00. We asked 10 designers, bloggers and all around style smarties for their best budget decorating ideas." by Jody Garlock | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:12:58 |
| Happy Hours & Fresh Ideas - June, 2011 | "Happy Hours. Easy entertaining and a relaxed style make this beach cottage live like it's the weekend every day."; "Fresh Ideas to Summarize Your Home." Both by Sharon Overton. | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:09:21 |
| Wicket Fun &Toast the Season - June, 2011 | Fresh Ideas: "Wicket Fun - Cool stuff for hot days." by Kelly L. Phillips; "Toast the Season. Entertaining in the great outdoors." by Jody Garlock. | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:07:49 |
| Mom's Day, Kid Room, & Dreams - May, 2011 | "Celebrating Mom" by Gayle Goodson Butler; "Pretty Please. A kid-friendly home" by Sharon Overton; "Sweet Dreams. Products to pamper you with more 'me time'" by Petra Guglielmetti. | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:09:40 |
| Jamie Digs In, Grassroot Movement April 11, 2011 | "Jamie Digs In:, Jamie Oliver is sowing the seeds of change again." by Joe Yonan "Grassroots movement. Welcome to the Food revolution Garden, a partnership between Jamie Oliver and BHG magazine." | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:06:46 |
| Take It Outside & Labor of Love - April 3, 2011 | "Take It Outside. Celebrate spring with table accents that put an elegrant spin on tradition." by Jody Garlock, "Labor of Love. A couple's shared interest in gardening blossoms into a romantic landscape." by W. Barksdale Maynard | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:06:04 |
| High-Impact Decorating Ideas - March, 2011 | "Thirty Easy High-Impact Decorating Ideas. It doesn't take endless hours or big bucks to rev up a room. These quick tweaks will help you get the wow." | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:08:37 |
| Smart Eating Made Simple - March, 2011 | "Smart Eating Made Simple. Forget everything you know about fussy meal plans, calorie counting and deprivation. A healthy diet is as easy as tucking a few surefire strategies in your toolkit." by Stephanie Anderson Witmer | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:21:08 |
| Fresh Ideas for Living Well - March, 2011 | Fresh things to do, things to buy, and things technical. Fresh living make-it-easy party plan - turn a simple appetizer spread into a beautiful event, by Oma Blais Ford. | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:12:22 |
| Color, Contest, & Living Well - February, 2011 | Editorials: "Transform Your Home With Color" & "Win $5000 and a Weber Grill"; "Fresh Ideas For Living Well. Get closer, embrace nature's pick-me-up." by Kelly Ryan Kegan | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:06:57 |
| Erase Stress For Good - January, 2011 | "Erase Stress For Good. Feeling a little on edge? Try sharpening your serenity skills." by Jennifer Matlack. | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:08:08 |
| Winter Game Nibbles - January, 2011 | "Winter Games. Need a nibble to go with the fun? Whether your party includes skiing or skating, Super Bowl or Super Mario, these appetizers are hearty enough for the hungriest guest." by Richard Swearinger. | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:21:51 |
| Remodeling & Lookin' Good - January, 2011 | "All Together Now. A remodel unites three rooms and the family who live in them." by Kit Selzer; "Girls of Wesdom. When you're in the business of helping women look and feel good, you learn." by Melissa Milrad Goldstein. | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:10:03 |
| Decluttering & Stylish Storage - January, 2011 | "25 ways to declutter for the new year" by Berit Thorekelson; "One Room Wonder. Smart & stylish storage." by Kathy Barnes. | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:12:15 |
| Friends, Looking Up, Clutter, Ideas & Storage - January, 2011 | "Between Friends" by Gayle Goodson; "BHG: Looking Up" by BHG readers; "Get organized" from BHG.com; "Things to do in January" by Jody Garlock; "Smart storage makes house liveable" by Jody Garlock. | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:15:21 |
| Friends, Surprises & Parties - December, 2010 | "Between Friends" by Gayle Goodson Butler; "Surprise Package. There's no place like home for the holidays" by Jody Garlock; "Party Central. Keep entertainment gear handy when throwing a party" by Amy Panos. | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:16:09 |
| Gardens & Bad Hair - November, 2010 | "Composting Made Simple. Replenish your garden soil organically." by Jane Austin McKeon; "Garden Know-How. Tools & tips for everyone."; "Damage Control. Bad hair days happen. Brush them off with these solutions." by Mellisa Mildred Goldstein | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:12:12 |
| Happy Holiday, Night Rider, & Holiday Advice - November, 2010 | "Happy Holiday. 25 ways to beat the stress"; "Night Rider. Drive safely after dark" by Maureen Sangiorgio; "Holiday Game Plan. Avoid family arguments" by Emily Yoffee; "Playbook. Avoiding awkward family situations" | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:15:07 |
| Being Green, Being Tidy, & Home Tips - October, 2010 | "Easy Being Green. Eco-conscious features of this handsome home" By Sarah Edge. "Back Door Order. A tidy mudroom" By Jan Soults. "Home Know How. Tips & Picks to improve your home." | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:17:17 |
| Wine Tasting & Renovated Ranch - October, 2010 | "Good spirits. Gather the pumpkins and uncork the bottles! For Janna Lufkin October means wine tasting with friends." and "Natural attraction. This family of four loves the outdoors from their renovated ranch." By Jody Garlock | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:07:40 |
| Clothes Calls - September, 2010 | "Clothes Calls. Negotiate your tween's budding fashion sense with style..." By Maureen Shelly. | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:06:58 |
| Core Values, Recipes, & Living Rooms - September, 2010 | "Core Values. An old-fashioned get-together at the apple orchard." By Jody Garlock; "Core Value Recipes."; "Thirty ideas for a livable living room." By Berit Thorkelson. | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:14:37 |
| Peach Recipes - August, 2010 | "Last week we tantalized you with 50 peach recipes. This week we go through them step-by-step for your culinary pleasure." By Erin Simpson. | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:17:30 |
| Friendship, Fishing & Fruit - August, 2010 | "Letters Between Friends" by Gayle Goodson Butler; "An old fishing camp becomes a four family retreat" by Paige Porter Fischer; "Fifty ways to eat a peach. Recipes for this summer fruit" by Erin Simpson | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:17:10 |
| Saving Summer - July, 2010 | From the Food Section: "Saving Summer. Shop the farmer's market on Saturday morning, and before the weekend's over you can have a shelf full of homemade relishes, sauces, and jams." by Richard Swearinger | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:21:57 |
| Screen Play & Great Deals - July, 2010 | "The Screen Play. A too-public front yard gets an overhaul that takes it under cover" by Karen Weir-Jimerson; "33 Ways to Get a Great Deal." by Kathy Barnes | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:11:22 |
| Fun House - July, 2010 | Life at Home - Indoors: "Fun House. With its casual decor and low key attitude (just help yourself), this home is all about good times with friends." By Jody Garlock | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:05:56 |
| Three Short Articles - July, 2010 | "Letters Between Friends" by Gayle Goodson Butler; "Share your life in photos - win $5,000."; "Win a dream room makeover worth $25,000"; "Sweet equity. Newlyweds turn quirky cottage into a home." by Sharon Overton | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:10:18 |
| Social Climbers - June 2010 | "Social Climbers. A couple discovers that climbing roses have a way of bringing people together." by Karen Weir-Jimerson. | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:03:20 |
| Myspace - June 2010 | From the Indoor Section: "Myspace. In a newly constructed apartment complex, this master bedroom's worst feature was also its best" by Kristine Kennedy | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:03:45 |
| Eating, Friends & Beach Dreams - June 2010 | "The Author of 'Food Rules' tells tips on eating healthy" by Michael Pollan; "Letters Between Friends" by Gayle Goodson Butler; "Beach Dreams. A happy ending for a fixer-upper on the Georgia coast" by Mary Kay Andrews | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:10:09 |
| Happy Campers - May 2010 | "Happy Campers. Even in their tight fit bungalow, this family has plenty of room to roam, rejuvenate, and imagine." By Jody Garlock. | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:03:37 |
| Easy Container Gardening - May 2010 | Outdoor Section: "Easy Container Gardening. Dress up your patio, entry, or garden with dazzling pots." by Eric Liskey | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:04:02 |
| A Lease on Light - May 2010 | "A lease on light! Jayme Armour Leffler may have traded in home ownership for a rental, but that didn't dampen her sense of style." By Lise Funderburg. | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:05:04 |
| Personal Bests - April 2010 | "Personal Bests. Entries from the Annual Recipe Challenge.' by Richard Swearinger. | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:06:22 |
| Save Energy Now! - April 2010 | Indoor Section: "Save energy now. Maximize your window of opportunity. Tax credits and new products make this a great time for improving your home's energy efficiency." | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:08:06 |
| Gardening - April 2010 | "Grow your best veggie garden ever. Strategies from our experts and handy tips from readers show you how to grow more with less work and expense, than you thought possible." by Eric Liskey | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:05:33 |
| Little House - April 2010 | "Little House Near the Big Woods. An addition makes this once-small house a better fit for a growing family." by Shawn Gilliam | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:04:20 |
| ME Time & Letters Between Friends - April 2010 | "A Month of ME Time. Lisa Quinn, author of the new book 'Life's Too Short,' says we could use a time-out." by Kathy Barnes. "Letters Between Friends, from the editorial page." By Gayle Goodson Butler. | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:04:53 |
| Pessimist Guide to a Happier Life - March 2010 | "The Pessimist Guide to a Happier Life. You can become a glass half-full person simply by changing your thought processes and challenging your negative beliefs." by Julie A. Evans | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:06:16 |
| Improve the Way You Eat - February 2010 | Indoor Know-How: "Mission: Eat Healthy and get Your Kitchen to Help you do it. Cookbook author Ellie Kreiger shares some simple practices and affordable products to improve the way you eat." | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:04:04 |
| Two For the Road February 2010 | Better Family: "Two For the Road. Make a mother-daughter getaway the trip of two lifetimes" by Lorie A. Parch | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:05:31 |
| Beyond Beige February 2010 | From the Indoor Life at Home Section: "Beyond Beige. A family who once only knew only neutrals settles into a comfort zone with fresh livable colors" by Kelly Ryan Kegans | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:04:05 |
| Pick the Right Color February 2010 | "Know How: Pick the Right Color - Tips from readers and pros. Thirty tips and tricks for choosing, using and loving color." | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:09:11 |
| Love Your Heart February 2010 | "Love Your Heart. The way to eat, exercise and live." by Doug Donaldson | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:21:23 |
| Health Articles January 2010 | "Number to Know. Cholesterol, blood pressure and weight aren't the only numbers to watch" by Avery Hurt; "Meet the B.H.G. Health Advisory Panel"; "Health News, the information you need to stay well" | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:11:07 |
| Blooms on the Sill & Seed Starting January 2010 | "Blooms on the Sill - Brilliant orchids brighten darkest winter days" by Eric Liskey; "Growth Fun - A guide to super-simple seed starting" | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:07:47 |
| Conquering Clutter January 2010 | 25 Ways to Conquer Clutter - A collection of clutter reduction tips from the Indoor Section. | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:07:19 |
| No Small Order January 2010 | From the Indoors Section Life at Home: "No Small Order - How organized can an 1100 square foot home be? This one perfectly fits two artists, one toddler and a home-based business." by Ryan Kegans. | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:03:53 |
| Better Health Articles December 2009 | "Weight to go: Indulge in high-calorie food, but be smart about it!" by Sara Altshul; "Holiday Road" by Martha Miller Johnson; "Ideal dose chocolate" by Mike Butler; "Holiday cleanse" by Martha Miller Johnson | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:13:48 |
| Letter Between Friends & A Return to Meaning December 2009 | A Letter Between Friends by Gayle Goodson Butler, Editor; A Return to Meaning: BHG Editor Christian Millman stumbles on a holiday tradition for his family and found many others also capture the season's spirit in simple, profound ways. | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:14:19 |
| Style Section, Beauty November 2009 | Beauty snippets by Marissa Mildrad Goldstein: Beguiling nail hues, SPF for your hands, Organic makeup remover, Grooming essentials, Makeup formulated for HDTV, Manicure-saving cotton claw, Improve your skin condition | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:08:36 |
| The World's Cures November 2009 | "The World's Cures: Ancient remedies have helped soothe everyday ailments in every corner of the planet" by Christelyn D. Karazin | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:07:49 |
| Great Ideas for Green Redo November 2009 | "Great Ideas for a Green Redo: Down-to-earth young family sets a lofty goal: remodel and decorate their living room in the most eco-friendly way possible, without giving up comfort or blowing their budget" by Amy Panos | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:06:19 |
| Ideas, House-Wise, & Closet Clues November 2009 | "Ideas: Gourds, cranberry spritzers, helping homeless kids, wine bags, & camcorders" by Kelly Ryan Kegans; "House-Wise: Maximize your kitchen by adding storage & annexing space" by Danny Lipford; "Closet Clues: What's your closet personality?" by Berit Thorkelson | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:17:03 |
| Money & Family Section Articles, October 2009 | Money: "Let's Make a Deal - Negotiate to pay less" by Karen Cheney; Family: "Peace Will Come - Squabbles are dress rehearsals for life" by Lynne Meredith Schreiber | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:09:58 |
| Two More Articles From the October 2009 Edition | "Take It Off Together: Shed more weight and keep it off using team spirit" by David Feder, R.D.; "Grading Your Kitchen: Could your kitchen pass the inspection that restaurants undergo?" by Lindsey Aspinall Getz | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:08:44 |
| Three Articles from the October 2009 issue | From the Health Section: "In the Pink - The more you understand your breasts, the healthier you'll be" by Sari Harrar; "A No Excuse Guide to Mammograms - Annual exam is no fun, but is essential" by Patricia Prijatel; Live Well News & Know-how" | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:10:11 |
| Final Two Articles - September 2009 | "The Case for Remodeling Now: 7 reasons why now could be the best time to improve your home" by Karen Cheney; "Seeing Past the Present: This couple max out every inch of their small fixer-upper" by Jody Garlock | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:13:43 |
| Three More From September 2009 | "Living Green - Remodeling for energy efficiency, cleaner air" by Kit Selzer; "The Case for Remodeling Now - Seven reasons why it might be a time for a remodel" by Karen Cheney; "Seeing Past the Present - From fixer-upper to opened-up bungalow" by Jody Garlock | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:17:57 |
| Four Articles from the September 2009 issue | "Clear Vision: From cramped to family-friendly in the kitchen" by Kit Selzer; "Rich & Handsome: A warm color scheme blends different styles" by Amy Panos; "Character Builder: A basic suburban home sprouts a cottage look" by Susan Appleget; "One For All: Enlarging a bath allows three kids to share" by Kit Selzer | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:10:47 |
| Breezing Along & Coral August 2009 | From the Indoor Section: "Breezing Along: Old fashioned architecture give a new home period charm. Open rooms and the colors of summer keep it fresh" by Mike Butler; "Coral: Tones come straight from summer sunsets, giving any room a rosy orange glow" | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:07:40 |
| Plane Pretty August 2009 | From the Style Section: "Plane Pretty - Tips for traveling with all your beauty essentials" by Melissa Milrad Goldstein | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:06:12 |
| Everyday Savings August 2009 | From the Family Money Section: "A to Z Guide to Everyday Savings. By blending old-fashioned common sense and new technological tools, we've found enough ways of saving money to cover every letter in the alphabet." by Christina Tynan-Wood | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:11:58 |
| The Wild Life August 2009 | "The Wild Life, a new home in the country cultivates a love of nature" by Eric Liskey | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:04:17 |
| Sprucing Up Your Home August 2009 | "Thirty big-impact (low-budget) ideas for sprucing up your home. Low budget decorating tips from designers." by Jody Garlock | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:08:10 |
| Eye on Him July 2009 | "Eye on Him: Help your man stay healthy by keeping track of these five signs" by Avery Hurt | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:03:47 |
| Head off Headaches July 2009 | "Head off Headaches: Learn the most common causes in order to treat and prevent pains in the head" by Lori Nudo | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:05:41 |
| Live Well July 2009 | Live Well - News and Knowhow. A series of short tips for better living. | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:03:59 |
| Start Your Day Right July 2009 | Start Your Day Right. To lose weight, make smart use of the morning hours. By Sari Harrar. | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:05:38 |
| Open Invitation July 2009 | From the Feature Section: Open Invitation - An updated 1930's home draws family and friends, by Kristine Kennedy. | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:04:29 |
| Flavor Booster July 2009 | From the Food Section: What's Cookin'? Sauces and seasonings for great grilling. Flavor booster for hot dogs, chicken, pork chops, by Richard Swearinger. | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:09:53 |
| Instant Impact, Yard Goods & The Gardener July 2009 | Instant Impact: A shade combo with tropical flair, Yard Goods: Rain barrels Collect gallons for your garden, The Gardener: Tools and tips for everyone who loves to dig | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:05:31 |
| Living, How To & Plantings July 2009 | Living: dressing up a plain suburban deck, How to: Maintaining your deck, Plantings: Blooming vines take the garden to new heights | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:09:07 |
| Turn on Your Smile July 2009 | Have teeth lost their luster? Get picture-perfect with the newest do-it-yourself tools by Melissa Milrad Goldstein. | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:06:13 |
| Finishing Touch July 2009 | Once a raw space seldom used, a basement is now a bright and charming place to step into, by Jody Garlock. | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:03:43 |
| Happy Campers July 2009 | A family turns a small town home with vintage charm into a year round haven for casual comfortable living, by Mike Butler. | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:04:10 |
| The "In Every Issue" Section July 2009 | Calendar, Between Friends, Connecting, I Did It. | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:10:23 |
| Staycation Summer June 2009 | In your home, your garden, your neighborhood - inexpensive, creative summer fun is right in your own backyard. By Petra Guglielmetti | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:08:29 |
| Growing Tomatoes June 2009 | "Growing your own tomatoes - She says tomato" by Mike Butler | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:08:39 |
| Flat Panel TVs June 2009 | "Notebook Flat Panel TVS: The Right Spot, The Right Furniture," by Jody Garlock | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:08:21 |
| Indoors: Living Green June 2009 | "Indoors: Living Green - Conserve Energy, Live Healthier, Save Money," by Kit Selzer | Reader: Beverly Ann Astley | 00:08:10 |
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