New life for leftover buns; activities for kids away from home; decoding beauty product labels; new uses for vases.

MEALS MADE EASY: Give new life to those leftover hamburger and hot dog buns with these surprising recipes. HOME SOLUTIONS: Keep kids busy while away from home with these creative activities from home specialist Teri Bennett. KNOW HOW: Decode beauty product labels with tips from dermatologist Dr. Amy Wechsler. PERSONAL PROFILE: Meet artist Jeanine Hill-Soldner, who turned her father's Vietnam War photographs into a reflection of an era on canvas. Plus : new uses for vases; simple cooking substitutions.