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

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.

About Hallmark Magazine

Hallmark Magazine is an independent, bi-monthly women's lifestyle magazine published by Hallmark Publishing, a division of Hallmark Cards, Inc. With nearly 100 years of Hallmark experience helping people communicate and connect, Hallmark Magazine talks with women about the true substance of their lives - family, friends, homes and community - through a unique story-telling approach that emotionally connects readers with editorial content. Hallmark Magazine brings readers the "why-to" behind the "how-to" found in traditional women's service magazines. Editorial and interactive content is also available online at www.hallmarkmagazine.com . Hallmark Magazine is a member of the MPA (Magazine Publishers Association) adheres to all ASME (American Society of Magazine Editors) guidelines and has applied for Audit Bureau of Circulations membership.

SOURCE Hallmark Magazine

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