Woman's World February 13, 2023

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 VALENTINE’S DAY Raise your glass! Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a rosy red cocktail, courtesy of the Woman’s World mixologists. This refreshing sip gets just the right amount of sweetness from berry liqueur. To make a Sparkling Berry Spritz: Add ½ oz. of raspberry liqueur (like Chambord) to a champagne flute. Top with chilled sparkling wine. Garnish with raspberries skewered on a toothpick. Tip: For a flavor twist, swap the raspberry liqueur for a splash of pomegranate juice, cranberry juice or the syrup from a jar of maraschino cherries. Makes 1 drink JOKE OF THE WEEK Eyebrows: The one body part you can get into shape without exercising THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 NATIONAL INNOVATION DAY Unlock ideas! The secret to getting your creative juices flowing when starting a craft project like crocheting or scrapbooking? Crank up your…

APPLE TV+ Jump into a thriller with Sharper! You’ll be swept away into the dark secrets of New York City with this thrilling and funny movie about two con artists. Madeline (Julianne Moore) takes on Manhattan’s billionaires, whether they live in the penthouses of Fifth Avenue or on the corners of Queens. Meanwhile, Max (Sebastian Stan) carries out elaborate cons that bring in large amounts of money. Their motivations are suspect and expectations are turned upside down when nothing is quite as it seems. In theaters February 10 or on Apple TV+ on February 17. BYU TV Give your spirit a lift with Making Good! With laughter, tears and Kirby Heyborne’s irresistible humor, this heartwarming series will show you how easy it is to make a difference. The actor and musician travels across America to…

• “One Bad Apple” by The Osmonds went to #1 in 1971 and topped the charts for five weeks. • Tootsie Rolls were introduced in 1896 by Leo Hirshfield. He got the name from his daughter, who was nicknamed Tootsie. • The Dick Clark Show, a musical variety program, began its weekly Saturday broadcast on ABC in 1958. • Disney’s Cinderella opened in theaters in 1950. It was one of the biggest films of the year and was rereleased several times. • Silent film actress Hedda Hopper began a gossip column in the LA Times called “Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood” in 1938.…

Fiction ROMANCE Heart Bones by Colleen Hoover Bestselling author Colleen Hoover is known for her deeply emotional sagas, and this story follows suit. When Beyah Grim gets a full ride to Penn State, she can’t wait to get out of Kentucky. But before she is supposed to leave, a death forces her to spend two months in Texas with a father she barely knows. She soon meets the handsome Samson, and their summer fling turns into much more than they both imagined. WOMEN’S FICTION Maame by Jessica George Full of heart and humor, this captivating saga stars Maddie, whose life in London is far from rewarding. She’s the primary caretaker for her father with Parkinson’s and her boss at work is a nightmare. Maddie decides to take a chance on herself and starts saying “yes” to other opportunities.…

Meir Kay was walking down a street in New York City one frigid winter day in 2017, when he saw a man who was living in a cardboard box. How heartbreaking, the then-29-year-old thought. The poor guy must be freezing. Walking over to him, Meir asked the man, “Can I get you anything? A meal maybe?” “I don’t want food. I don’t want a drink. I don’t want money. I just want to talk to someone,” the man replied. Still, Meir treated the man to a meal, then sat down and talked to him. He asked his name and listened as the man shared about his life, including his struggles with loneliness and isolation. The man was so grateful to simply be seen and heard. Meir realized just how important human connection is for everyone…and…

1 Donate a jersey! As admission to the party, have guests bring a jersey or T-shirt of their favorite sports team—even if their favorite team isn’t actually playing in the Super Bowl. Then go to ProjectGivingKids.org, click on “Activities,” then “Sports T-Shirt and Jersey Drive” for information on where to send collected shirts and jerseys of any size or team. This supports the Doc Wayne organization that helps kids in need through sports-based therapy. 2 Make a $1 difference! Ask all of your guests to come with several $1 bills. Then have them pick a team, and each time the opposing team scores a goal, ask each person to put $1 in the pot. Once the game is over, go to DollarDonations.org and click on “Our partners.” Then as a group, pick an…