Woman's World May 22, 2023

THURSDAY, MAY 25 NATIONAL WINE DAY Kick back and relax Toast to this holiday with a light and fruity sangria made with white wine! To make Berry-Mint Sangria: In a large pitcher, using the handle end of a wooden spoon, muddle 2 mint sprigs with ½ cup of peach schnapps. Add 1 (750 ml.) bottle of white wine. Stir in ½ cup of sliced strawberries, ½ cup of fresh raspberries and 1 sliced lemon. Cover and chill at least 4 hrs. When ready to serve, remove muddled mint sprigs and add 1 (12 oz.) can of lemon-lime soda. If desired, stir in fresh mint sprigs. Makes 6 drinks JOKE OF THE WEEK The ‘tooth’ hurts A woman and her husband are at the dentist. The woman tells the dentist, “I don’t have time for anesthesia; just…

HALLMARK Uncover the secrets with Carrot Cake Murder! Twists and turns abound when a skeleton found amid the rubble of a building reveals that one of Lake Eden’s beloved citizens is not who he claimed to be. Hannah Swensen investigates the case on her own, much to the dismay of her fiancé, Detective Mike Kingston. As she tries to piece together the events that led to the murder and to learn the victim’s true identity, Hannah calls on her mother, Delores, to help bring the killer to justice and discover the truth. See Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery on May 21. NETFLIX Go on a wild ride with FUBAR! Get ready for some action and adventure with this comedy spy series that stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as Luke Brunner, a veteran CIA operative posing…

● Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back was released in 1980. They built a real Millennium Falcon for the film! ● Sugar Frosted Flakes were introduced in 1952 by Kellogg’s and were 29% sugar. ● NBC re-ran the final graduation episode of Saved by the Bell to launch the spin-off, Saved by the Bell: The College Years. ● Bob Dylan’s second album, The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan, was released in 1963. 11 of the 13 songs are his originals. ● Scrabble was licensed and started being sold in stores in 1952. Just two years later, it had sold nearly 4 million sets!…

Fiction ROMANCE The Little Flower Shop by Lori Foster Filled with heartfelt moments and charming characters, this sweet saga stars Emily Lucretia, known as “the flower lady.” Since her divorce, love and romance have taken a back seat to the busyness of her flower shop. Saul Culver, owner of the local BBQ joint, has feelings for Emily, but the town is determined to help her find Mr. Right. Now, Saul must convince Emily—and the town—that he’s the real deal. FANTASY Scarlet by Genevieve Cogman In this reimagined version of the classic tale of The Scarlet Pimpernel, readers are taken to the French Revolution in 1793…only this time, war rages between vampires and their enemies. Scarlet Pimpernel, a disguised British noble, and his League are rescuing aristocrats from execution. Eleanor Dalton is working as a maid on the estate…

❑ White polish (like Sinful Colors in Snow Me White, $2, Target.com) ❑ Pink polish (like Sinful Colors in Pink Smart, $2, Target.com)❑ Toothpick❑ Clear top coat Step 1: Apply two coats of white polish onto the ring finger nail and two coats of pink polish onto other nails. Mix one drop of each polish to make a light pink hue, then use a toothpick to paint it on the accent nail in crisscrossing lines. Let dry. Step 2: Dip a clean toothpick into the pink polish and fill in the squares where the horizontal and vertical lines intersect. This enhances the tonal gingham pattern. Step 3: Once dry, seal the design with a clear top coat polish. Let dry completely. Getty (2); Instar. Text: Maggie Dillard…