First for Women is a women's interest magazine that gives its readers the tools and inspiration they need to feel great, look beautiful and love every dimension of their life. Published every three weeks, First delivers positive information on everything from health and nutrition, to beauty and fitness, to home and family.
EDITOR’S NOTE Spring Superlatives!
SIMPLE JOYS! • Kick off your week with a little love, laughter and fun
10 BRILLIANT USES FOR APPLE CIDER VINEGAR • Clever ways the pantry staple comes in handy
SIMPLE YOU SOLUTIONS
Colorful Suits That Wow! • 8 ways to wear the bold style
SUIT UP • FIND THE SET THAT FLATTERS YOU MOST
WOMEN OVER 45 SWEAR BY THESE DRUGSTORE BEAUTY HEROES
Ann Deal • Home: Austin, TX/Age: 80 Occupation: Founder and CEO of Fashion Forms
HOMEMADE PIZZA THE EASY WAY • You’ll never want to order takeout again with these delicious recipes for every week of the year!
SIMPLE WELLNESS SOLUTIONS
6 DELICIOUS BRAIN BOOSTERS • Stay sharp with these superfoods
PRO TIPS
Easy Tummy Shrink • EFFORTLESS! Reams of new research on how eating ‘smart carbs’ makes it easier than ever to burn fat, lose belly fat and potentially fight cancer, Alzheimer’s and more!
Fast Ways to Rev ENERGY • Erase spring tiredness with these on-the-spot fatigue fighters
Health PRO TIPS
Health REAL-LIFE CURE • “My headaches are gone!” Just a few more minutes, thought Terri Nielson, 52, lying in bed praying the pain in her head would subside before she had to go to work. With a bustling career in IT as a technical writer, concentration and attention to detail were essential, yet Terri struggled to maintain either skill due to chronic migraines that made it impossible to function
THE SCIENCE: The link between pain and magnesium intake
Yes! Peppermint oil soothes a migraine
CAN YOU DO IT? Squat Challenge
SIMPLE HEALTH SOLUTIONS
POSITIVITY, FORGIVENESS AND Moving Forward • with award-winning Great American Family actress LORI LOUGHLIN
Filling Hearts & Bellies • AS A VOLUNTEER AT PROJECT ANGEL FOOD
3 TRUE & UPLIFTING TALES
SIMPLE LIFE SOLUTIONS
REAP THE JOY OF NEW BEGINNINGS! • The inspiring secrets of nature’s growth cycle will help you foster self-belief, sharpen your intuition and cultivate true happiness
SMART SOLUTION!
IN FOCUS CHILI PEPPERS • Spice up your supper with these vibrant beauties
What’s for Dinner? • Simple and satisfying recipes to get you through the week
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CELEBRATE Cinco de Mayo • It’s not a fiesta without a feast! Throw a party in style with our tangy, spicy, lime-drizzled dishes
Sweet Treats • Deliciously easy indulgences guaranteed to please
Shopping List
SIMPLE FOOD SOLUTIONS
Wow with A FUN FIESTA! • Easy, eye-catching party ideas to make your Cinco de Mayo gathering extra special!
A chic, cheery tulip mix • Perk up any surface with a classic spring bunch
SIMPLE HOME SOLUTIONS
SIMPLE PET SOLUTIONS
A CLEAN HOUSE WHILE YOU SLEEP • There are only so many hours in the day, and no one wants to spend them cleaning. Save time and money with solutions that do the work as you catch your Zzzs.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Growing Pains Cast • Catch up with the four charismatic men who helped bring the beloved 1980s sitcom to life!
7 Books We’re Loving Now
CREATE MEMORIES IN DENVER! • A CITY SURROUNDED BY NATURAL WONDERS
Entertainment GAMES
Horoscope • MAY 5 THROUGH MAY...