KATHY SMITH STEP WORK

August 30, 2002: Kathy Smith has created a really good workout that isn't super complicated like many other aerobic workouts. The steps are easy to get, but not boring. It's a lot of fun, not too ''aerobic-y'' or too dancy. There are two 20 minute workout segments. There really isn't a warm up and cool down phase, so it's 20 minutes of actual cardio activity, unlike some short workouts where you end up doing 9 minutes of cardio. I feel like the movements start out slow enough to warm me...

Each of these 20 simple crafts begins with a list of supplies, and then describes how to proceed. The illustrations effectively demonstrate each step. Most use supplies found around the house, but a few require beads or glass gems and fancy chenille strips. Crafts include handlebar tassels made from mylar balloons, a quarter bank in the form of a graduate for a graduation gift, a cold-drink coaster, a Fourth of July toss game, and caterpillar tablecloth weights. Most of the projects seem to be easy...