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To make: Take 1 (13.9 oz.) 8-ct. pkg. of cinnamon rolls, such as Pillsbury, and unroll each roll; stretch it so the pastry dough is thin. Next, cut 3 pink lady apples into 1⁄ "-thick slices, 8 line the apple slices side by side on the dough strips, slightly overlapping, and roll up each strip to form a rose. Last, transfer the rolls to a parchment-lined baking sheet; bake at 325°F for 20 to 25 minutes They’re a quick dessert to whip up yet they look like gourmet treats!” 7 things making us happy … that wej usthad to share wit hyou! Craftingupsmiles Sweet picnic tote “Last weekend, my sister hosted a big family get-together, and I 2) wanted to bring her a sweet hostess Y ( T T gift,” says Patty Bontekoe, FIRST GE Executive Editor. “I decided to put K (2); C together a seasonal ‘picnic basket’ O T S for her—and it was a breeze! To do: BE O D Grab a wire or wicker basket, line A S; the bottom with red fabric scraps LE G N or cloth napkins, then place in a few A + S jars of apple butter, jam and fresh E N LI cider or lemonade. For extra flair, add K; C 4 to 5 red apples and leafy greenery. TO S R She loved the gift and even put the E T T U cider out for party guests to enjoy!” H S Dazzlingonadime Fun floral joy! “I was thinking of ways to add more personality to my back patio, when I stumbled Geniusfind on these cute red kids’ rain Pie lover’s best friend boots at the dollar store,” says Lauren Blum, FIRST Associate “I love baking apple pies in September, but I don’t love Editor. “I thought they’d work all the messy work that goes into peeling,” sighs as a fun vase alternative. For Melissa D’Agnese, FIRST Senior Editor. “So I was each boot, slip in a water-filled thrilled when my husband gifted me this nonslip cup then insert cut wildflowers peeler—just crank the handle and an apple peels in and display on a table—easy!” 5 seconds!” (Manual Apple Peeler, $20, Amazon.com) Hairwe ❤ Phone-friendly: Snap a pic & share with a friend! “Every day brings a chance for you to draw in a breath, kick off your shoes, Mega va-va-volume “Big, bouncy curls—like Julia Roberts’—are my go-to for and dance” special events, but it’s a bummer how they can look limp as the night goes on,” sighs Lauren Stachiw, FIRST Beauty Director. “To keep them intact, I use a volumizing powder. —Oprah Winfrey It gives strands some grip so coils won’t fall flat, no matter how much I’m dancing the night away!” TRY:Sexy Hair Big Powder Play Volumizing & Texturizing Powder, $19, Ulta.com smart YOU solutions Quick tips that keep you looking & feeling great Sweet key to a sound sleep The next time a laundry list of to-do’s replaying in your head prevents you from falling asleep, try this sweet remedy: Simply add two drops of vanilla extract or vanilla essential oil to a tissue and place either under your pillowcase or on your nightstand. 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The butter ate a deeper part on one side of the head, about Rub with equal parts baking soda acts as a lubricant to 2 inches above the top of the ear. This helps pile and dish soap, says Sam Lee. Baking help the pill glide down more hair onto the crown, creating the illusion of soda exfoliates and soap lifts stains. your throat. afuller mane!” —Deb Adams, Evanston, IL SHOW-HOW MONEY SAVER M Relieve a Paper towel holders are perfect for LU B N E headache stat storing belts and bracelets! R U A L Next time a headache sets XT: E T in, place your thumbs R. O G on the back of your head E R G where the base of your C M A skull meets the top of your R A B neck. Then press upward R A B toward the skull and O: L L massage for 2 minutes. Y. I T Acupressure experts say ET G this stimulates the release P; M U of pain-relieving endor- R; J E phins for instant relief. 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