Brava

June 2012

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from our staff what I've learned this month... by Kristin Joiner The Best of It Psst. Come closer. We think we may have stumbled on one of the secrets to a happy life. It's almost too simple, but oh so true: Make the best of what you have. When what you have is an older, dated home in a neighborhood you love—well then, make it the best you can. Th at's pre- cisely what the three local homeowners we're featuring this month have done. Take a look inside and outside their homes and fi nd inspiration for making the best out of your own spaces on p. 39. Of course, nothing quite makes a home Concerts on the Square, Taste of Madison…and you know I'm hitting up Cheese Curd Fest! This is shaping up like people within it—the family who walks through the door each day or the friends we adore. But for 8,000 children in Wisconsin, home has a very differ- ent meaning. Th ey are the children who, on any given day, fi nd themselves relying on an intricate foster care system that's working to serve them as best it can. Find out why one local couple chose to open their home, and their hearts, to teens in need, and the area organizations working to support them on p. 57. Th en it's time to make the best of all the summer offers. Find easy tips for start- ing an herb garden on p. 22, and you'll be serving up fresh, seasoned fare before you know it. Keep your kids busy (and busy learning) with a selection of activities that will liven up their days on p. 24 (then be sure to visit our extensive listing online). Finally, take in a sampling of the summer festivals heading our way on p. 65 and p. 66. Th ere's so much more that you won't want to miss. Read it, live it and make the best of it. Cheers to summer! " " to be a great summer! Play section, p. 65-72 Our annual Home & Garden Guide marks one of my favorite issues of the year! I've found that if you put your money where it matters to you, you really get a home you love. "Revamp, Remodel, Rebuild," p. 39 254,375 Sarah DeRoo Editor in Chief 8 Michelle Reddington Publisher BRAVA Magazine June 2012 The number of children in the U.S. who entered foster care in 2010. "A Fresh Start," p. 57 One more reason to ignore fad diets: The right balance of proteins, carbs and healthy fats makes your brain work better! "Work up the Ladder," p. 32 How cool is that? "Live in a Man's World," p. 26 of years until we're able to pull up to a gas pump and have locally made biomass fuel to put in our cars. 4-6 Th e estimated number

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