Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2019 i Good Housekeeping

A couple of months ago, we featured the 44th First Lady. Since then I have heard from some of you that you’d also love to see and hear from our current First Lady, Melania Trump. We’ve had the same idea for over a year and have been reaching out to the White House and the FLOTUS press secretary, working to see if Good Housekeeping might be able to be one of the first magazines to have access to her. If you too would like to meet Melania on our pages, we encourage you to join us in our efforts by tweeting her at @FLOTUS using the hashtag #GHxMelania.…

INSPIRATION Carrie Bradshaw in SEX AND THE CITY SHOES, SHOES, SHOES Carrie knows that the secret to putting your best foot forward is a pair of dazzling heels. Look for this season’s bright colors, fun patterns, cool accents or all of the above. INSPIRATION Tahani Al-Jamil in THE GOOD PLACE FLIRTY FEMININE Tahani always looks put together, thanks to her endless supply of pretty dresses. In this wrap style, which can be worn with heels or sneakers, you will too. INSPIRATION Dr. Rainbow Johnson in BLACK-ISH SHOWSTOPPING EARRINGS On the days when she’s not rocking scrubs, Rainbow shows off her fun personality with all kinds of unique bold danglers. INSPIRATION Rachel Zane in SUITS OFFICE CHIC The women of Suits (including our new American duchess) have mastered the “glamorous nine-to-five…

BETH AND RANDALL’S FUTURE WILL BE “ROCKY.” Susan Says: “They’re trying to work out where they want to be as individuals, and it’s creating friction. I’ve heard many women—friends included—who have said once they became mothers, they lost themselves, and how important it is for a woman to know who she is without the other titles. Those titles are beautiful things, but it’s not the definition of who Beth is, so I love her feeling uncomfortable, and on her own search.” Sterling Says: “Sue and I are excited to see how low things can get and if we can bring them back to a place of euphoria. It’s funny, my wife is like, ‘Beth and Randall can’t break up!’ and I’m like, ‘I don’t know what to tell you.’” SEASONS…

MOST OF US CAN SINGLE OUT THE HIGHS AND LOWS in our lives that helped shape who we are. For Fox & Friends meteorologist Janice Dean, one unforgettable night taught her to always trust her instincts. As she writes in her new memoir: If you’ve ever visited Houston, you know what a rarity cool nights can be. Normally I would close and lock the windows at night, but one night I forgot to. I came home from dinner with friends, washed my face, brushed my teeth, layered up in a big T-shirt and pajamas and sweatshirt and went to bed. The next thing I knew, something was poking me forcefully in the shoulder. I opened my eyes and in front of me was a man wearing a red bandanna over…

ALLERGIES Be Proactive About Pollen Blame flowers for spring allergy symptoms all you want, but the culprit is often microscopic tree pollen. While it’s nearly impossible to control what’s in the air, you can get ahead of symptoms. Follow these tips from Martha F. Hartz, M.D., an allergist-immunologist at the Mayo Clinic: Start nasal spray (like, right now). “Using an OTC nasal spray such as Flonase, Nasacort or Rhinocort daily is the most effective way to prevent the onset of symptoms,” says Dr. Hartz. Turn on the air conditioning. It can help clear allergens from indoor air (fans only move them around). Use appliances with a HEPA filter. Air purifiers or a vacuum cleaner that has one may help with both indoor and outdoor allergens. Try GH Seal Star Miele…

1 Pare down. Rid drawers of the melted spatulas and stained spoons you no longer use. Replace them with a set like The Fundamentals, left. It includes six key meal-prep tools and a storage base. 2 Caddy up. Place a second sponge and brush holder under the sink to neatly stash extra scrubbers (like a bottle brush) and keep them handy. 3 Hide the rack. Get more space by storing your dish rack and drain board under the sink when not in use. Opt for a rack that collapses or, if you wash a few items at a time, go with a roll-up mat. 4 Downsize appliances. Trade in a bulky blender, mixer or food processor for a mini one. In our tests, these do the job without hogging space.…

Color-code hangers. Use a different hanger color for each garment type to stay organized: Try black for pants, white for blouses, pink for dresses, etc. But hang go-to items (like a favorite blouse) on a contrasting color or tie on bright ribbon to make them pop. Install a cordless light. Ever try to find your favorite pair of dark pants in a dark closet in a dark room? Impossible! Brighten things up by mounting one or two battery-operated motion-sensing lights in your closet. No more mistaking navy for black! Add shelving. With Elfa’s modular systems, you don’t need a major installation to have an organized closet. In our tests, freestanding drawer units were sturdy and easy to assemble and glided smoothly. A solid top acts as an extra shelf to…

TOP TOPPERS We all scream for ice cream, but homemade whip is also a winner! Swap in yogurt, sour cream or mascarpone for half the heavy cream to give yours a tangy taste. CUTE DECORATIONS Reroll dough scraps and use a cookie cutter to cut out fun shapes (hearts, stars, you name it) that you can stick onto the top of your pie crust before baking. NO-COOK CRUST Crush 14 graham crackers to form fine crumbs. Mix with 6 Tbsp melted butter and press evenly onto the bottom and up the side of a 9-in. pie plate. Refrigerate at least 20 min.…

Sometimes prescriptions can be pricier than that handbag you’ve been eyeing. That’s why Retail-MeNot’s new offering (rxsaver.com) lets you comparison-shop discounted prescription prices at various local pharmacies—prices that can be lower than what you’d get using insurance. (The site works with select prescription discount providers to gain access to reduced costs.) Plug in the medication name along with your zip code, and once you’ve picked a pharmacy, the site will give you a discount code to bring with you.…

TEXT OR EMAIL …when a person’s thoughtful act doesn’t require going out of her way. For example, a colleague shares notes from a meeting you couldn’t attend or a friend refers you to her doctor, who turns out to be great. CALL OR SAY IT IN PERSON …when a small effort was extended. For example, a neighbor collects your mail while you’re away for the weekend or a fellow parent drives your kids home one day. SEND A HANDWRITTEN NOTE …when time, energy, expertise or effort was given. For example, someone gives you a gift for a special occasion, an acquaintance lets you pick her brain over coffee or a colleague covers for you at work.…

START SLOW. It’s generally best to incorporate one type of exfoliator at a time into your routine to avoid skin irritation and damage, the Beauty Lab recommends. For instance, if you’re trying a peel one week, don’t also use a scrub or a cleansing brush. SHIELD FROM THE SUN. When using any exfoliator (at any time of year), sun protection is nonnegotiable, since removing the top layer of dead skin cells makes the skin underneath more prone to sun damage, Wizemann says. Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ facial sunscreen every morning. MIX CAUTIOUSLY. On days you exfoliate, skip skincare made with ingredients that can sensitize skin, such as retinol, vitamin C and other products containing acids (like cleansers, toners, masks, creams and serums), Dr. Del Campo advises.…

EVEN IF YOU HAVEN’T SEEN THIS IS US, you’ve surely heard of it, thanks to the hordes of fans who became obsessed with the show overnight — and with tweeting about how hard each episode made them weep — when it debuted in 2016. The series orbits around the thirtysomething Pearson siblings (Sterling K. Brown, Justin Hartley and Chrissy Metz) and their parents (Mandy Moore and Milo Ventimiglia). But for many viewers, Beth, the strong, steady wife of Randall, is the clan’s shining star. Google “Beth is the best Pearson” for exhaustive lists of reasons, but in short, she’s the wisecracking relative always ready with a powerful pep talk that every family needs. Unsurprisingly, Susan Kelechi Watson, who admits to infusing the role with parts of her own life experience,…

FIVE GOLDEN RULES FOR TIDYING 1 Sort things by category. Purge and organize in this order: clothing, books, papers, komono (miscellaneous items) and sentimental mementos. 2 Make this a onetime event. Tackle each category in its entirety. “If you tidy just a little every day, you’ll be tidying forever.” Instead, employ systems that work for the long haul. 3 Keep only items that “spark joy.” Go through and hold every single item that you own, giving away anything that doesn’t make you feel happy. Cherish the items that remain. 4 Apply gratitude. Thank giveaway items for their service before you let them go. 5 Use what you already own. Don’t start by rushing out to buy a bunch of organizers you hope will do the work for you. For example,…

A AWARD WINNING IKEA was ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Kitchen Cabinets” by J.D. Power for 2018, earning kudos for operational performance, ordering and delivery, price, design features, and warranty. B BUILT-IN DISHWASHER Here’s your chance to save water and energy, as well as precious time and money. Look for integrated models to create a uniform appearance in the kitchen. C COUNTERTOPS Laminate, wood, quartz. Consider all that daily life demands from your countertops and decide which materials, style, and functionality fit best. D DOORS & DRAWERS Your ideal layout requires storage that works (and looks) smart. Plan for maximum utility on the inside and a coordinated, polished look on the outside. A total win-win. E EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE Make the most of space by keeping it clutter-free.…

WARTIME DRAMA We Must Be Brave By Frances Liardet A woman finds a child during an evacuation in England, setting off a rich, memorable story of loves lost and found over a lifetime. TRAGICOMEDY The Altruists By Andrew Ridker A widowed father and his adult children find their way after years of getting on one another’s nerves. With prickly, strangely endearing characters and sharp writing, this novel is tender and hilarious. HIPSTER MYSTERY Lost Night By Andrea Bartz Edie is the center of her raucous crew, which scatters after her suicide. A video surfaces 10 years later, raising doubts about her death. Was Edie murdered?…

From 1999 to 2012, the percentage of students who were homeschooled doubled, from about 1.7% to 3.4%, or to about 1.7 million children. A number of homeschoolers are traveling families who use the world as a classroom. If you’d like to join them, here are a few resources to get you started. ACCESS BASIC COURSES AT HOME. K12 Inc. offers homeschool curriculum and resources and partners with full-time online public and private schools to provide online education solutions. Go to k12.com to learn more. MEET EDUCATION MILESTONES. On a robust platform, Khan Academy provides classes in math, science and history and also partners with the College Board for lifelong learning wherever you are. Visit khanacademy.org. USE AN APP TO LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE. Many kids do well with apps that…

Seeing a ton of “likes” and views on an online health video or article can make you think it holds water. In fact, the more popular a video is, the more likely it is to have low-quality info, says Stacy Loeb, M.D., a urologist at NYU Langone Health. Dr. Loeb and other researchers analyzed the 150 top-listed YouTube videos about prostate cancer screening and treatment. Overall, 77% had misleading info, errors or bias in either the video or the comments section (some users doled out unverified medical advice). To know what you can believe, Dr. Loeb suggests these savvy strategies: Consider the source. Government organizations, professional societies and reputable health care providers had the most accurate information. Check the date. It should be no more than two years old. Ask…

After you're 30, cells responsible for bone loss become more active, meaning it's extra important to eat for a sturdy skeleton. In one chapter of their new book, Michael F. Roizen, M.D., chief wellness officer of the Cleveland Clinic, and Michael Crupain, M.D., medical unit chief of staff at The Dr. Oz Show, share the foods that'll help strengthen your bones. Take a sneak peek at What to Eat When. Adapted from What to Eat When by Michael F. Roizen, M.D., and Michael Crupain, M.D., M.P.H., with Ted Spiker. Copyright© 2019, Michael F. Roizen and Michael Crupain. Available wherever books are sold.…

Donate mini toiletries. Local charities often welcome hotel- and travel-size hand lotion, shampoo and other grooming essentials to distribute to homeless shelters and food pantries. If you’ve amassed a collection, think about giving it to those in need. Put up some hooks. Easy-to-mount suction cup hooks and clips are a great way to keep tools like loofahs, razors and even toothbrushes handy. They stick tightly to nonporous surfaces (like tile) in moist environments, take up little room and put otherwise unused spaces to work. Mount a wine rack. Yes, you read that right. A rack that holds bottles horizontally can be used to hold extra towels, bath tissue and more. Save one slot for your bath time refreshment—wink, wink.…

On a closet shelf Go for a clear box (or one with a window) so you can easily see what’s inside without having to open the lid. In the basement A rugged, stackable waterproof tote with a latching lid will save space and repel moisture. Under the bed Wheels and a lid that opens from either side make for the easiest access here.…

SHOPPING LIST Protein ▪ chicken breasts▪ ground beef▪ eggs Veggies ▪ tomatoes▪ baby spinach or kale▪ broccoli Flavoring ▪ onions▪ garlic▪ lemons▪ Parmesan cheese Extras ▪ canned beans▪ baguette 1 BEEF KOFTE with kale + chickpea salad p. 116 2 PAPRIKA CHICKEN with crispy chickpeas + tomatoes p. 114 3 best-ever SHAKSHUKA p. 112 4 PAN-FRIED CHICKEN with lemony roasted broccoli p. 118 5 CHICKEN ROULADE with marinated tomatoes p. 119 6 lemony CHICKEN SOUP p. 111 7 GRILLED CHICKEN KEBABS and kale Caesar p. 114 8 PATTY MELTS with caramelized onions p. 112 9 white bean and KALE TOASTS p. 118 10 hearty bean and BEEF CHILI p. 116 11 easy beef SCOTCH EGGS p. 114 12 CLASSIC OMELET and greens p. 116 13 oil + vinegar CHICKEN CUTLET…

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stay “The Post Oak Hotel provides an elegant respite from my usual city life. When I’m there, I feel like I’ve been transported to an entirely different place! My ideal visit includes a manicure at their salon, lunch at Bloom & Bee and an afternoon poolside.” eat “I love to grab a latte along with one of the indulgent desserts at Bouchée Patisserie, or a healthy smoothie (I order the Julio Verde) from JuiceLand. There is an abundance of Tex-Mex and Mexican spots in this city, but you can’t beat the fajitas and margaritas at The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation.” explore “Houston has one of the hottest street-art scenes in the country! I have documented over 100 of the city’s most colorful walls on my website. This one by Shelbi…

“The best fitness trends are the ones that make exercise easier,” says Sarah Smith, director of the GH Wellness Lab. For instance, Backslash Fit (an affiliate of our parent company, Hearst) has developed a yoga mat with a self-rolling feature to make storing your mat a cinch. Simply turn it over and snap the edge, and it’ll roll up like an old-school snap bracelet! Plus, the mat comes with an Alexa command that, when paired with your Amazon device, will walk you through a daily yoga routine so you can practice at home. Less hassle means more time to focus on staying healthy. For our full test of classic yoga mats, flip to page 94.…

I WAS PLAYING A GAME with my son last night, and it asked, “What makes your family different from other families?” I said things like how much time we spend together…the kinds of things we like to do (play games!)…how much we all love reading…. And then my son piped up: “What makes us different is that we never clean up until we have to!” After I finished laughing, I realized that all he sees whenever we have people over is that we rush around putting away stray shoes by the back door, tossing the weekend’s newspaper in with the recycling, hanging the coat that’s on the back of a chair in the closet. Our house is actually pretty neat, but it could be more organized. I especially feel this…

GH BEAUTY LAB how we tested: GH Beauty Lab scientists and consumers evaluated label-blinded face scrubs and peels across price points for: • Deep-cleansing ability• Usage experience• Effect on skin during and after use (irritation, skin look and feel) Scrubs These physical exfoliators help sweep away dead skin cells with friction. SCORED 88 POWER PURIFIER Acure’s herbal-scented exfoliator, infused with botanicals like walnut shell powder and lemon peel, won for deep-cleaning. Tester Notes: Several called it the best scrub they’d used. Skin looked “so refreshed and smooth, I didn’t need makeup” and “matte for hours after use.” Lab Lowdown: It scored perfectly for cleansing in a test of full-cover makeup removal and highest with users for both clearing impurities and brightening. SCORED 85 LAB FAVORITE With olive seed powder and…

THIS IS…LESSON #1 PRACTICE HAVING WHAT YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE. “I had to really press through to get to being the artist I am today. There was a time when I just didn’t have the opportunities, which meant going without things in my life — whether it was clothes, or food, or money — and living a really bare-bones life. What I did was try to become the person I wanted to be in the future. Even though I didn’t have everything I wanted, I wasn’t like, Oh, when I get to that place, things will be great. I’d go, I have to make where I am now be great…and then that will be great. There is no better than now. So if I wanted to feel something in my…

spruce up the FRONT DOOR Take a cue from reno pro Carly Seibald’s porch and amp up curb appeal instantly with a floral wreath and a unique doormat. hang a shelf over a DESK Expand your work space with just a few taps of a hammer, making room to store extra tech items or books. It’s also a clever way to display artwork; you can easily swap in new frames or layer pieces that you love. QUICK TIP Pick a shelf that’s similar in color to the wall to create a seamless transition. streamline the KITCHEN Paring down to just the essentials can create an ultra-functional cooking space. 1 LET WINDOWS GO BARE. Say bye-bye to an over-the-sink valance or café curtain. Walls will feel higher, more natural light will…

The Keto Diet A very high-fat, very low-carb diet for weight loss. WHAT IT IS From 70% to 90% of calories come from fat and 10% or fewer from carbs. A meal might be steak, butter and greens; grains, starchy veggies and (most) fruits are forbidden. Meat and other high-sat-fat foods are abundant. WHAT HAPPENS IN THE BODY This diet is designed to put you into ketosis, a metabolic state in which you use fat for energy once glucose — the fuel derived from carbs — is depleted. “Essentially, this diet alters the body’s metabolism and mimics the state of starvation, where the body is fighting to stay alive,” says Whitney Linsenmeyer, Ph.D., R.D., an instructor at Saint Louis University and a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.…

Being a bookworm could benefit your real-world interactions, making it easier to identify people’s emotions, according to a new meta-analysis in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General. Researchers think this is because fiction may engage the same processes that occur during real-world social interactions or provide clues about people and cultures readers might not otherwise be exposed to, says David Dodell-Feder, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology at the University of Rochester. That being said, it needs to be a book that focuses on character development (say, literary fiction) to have the effect.…

Customize a cart. Rolling carts come in all shapes and sizes and can hold everything from craft and gift-wrapping supplies to extra bathroom towels and even tableware. Tailor one to your needs with stacking cubes and tiered trays.…

CONSOLIDATE CLEANERS Repurpose a divided plastic shower tote to hold prewash spray, dryer sheets and more. It’s easier to clean than a wicker basket too. HANG IT UP No room for a drying rack? Place a valet hook over the door to hold one or two items that need air-drying. CONTAIN TRASH Toss old pocket tissues, used dryer sheets, lint and more in an easy-to-fill-and-empty mini can. SORT SMARTER This soft basket is pretty, practical and adjustable (just roll it up or down). Use navy for darks, green for colors, cream for whites and pink for delicates.…

1 Set up a snack station. Place fruits, chips and bars in a tiered basket for grabbing on the go—no more rifling through (and messing up) cabinets and the refrigerator. 2 Upcycle clear containers. Give plastic berry, tomato and lettuce packaging new life in the pantry. These holders will keep open bags of beans or nuts, single cookie or spice packs and more in one place. Plus, they are see-through and stackable. 3 Maximize the fridge top. It’s best to avoid storing food here (it can be hot), but use it to stash flat items like reusable grocery totes, place mats, cookie sheets or serving trays so the spot is useful but neat. 4 Pack flat. Try vacuum-sealing to store foods in less space than regular bags and containers take…

GH WELLNESS & TEXTILES LABS how we tested: Consumer testers completed over 150 yoga sessions, and the Lab logged over 680 data points. Here’s what we looked at: • Cushioning• Grip• Support• Portability• Ease of use Get our Cleaning Lab experts’ advice for how to clean your mat at good housekeeping.com/cleanyogamat. What we’re testing next: Stain-fighting liquid and single-dose laundry detergents. Sign up today to be a GH tester at ghtesters.com!…

TUSCAN-STYLE TOMATO AND BREAD SALAD Q V Active 15 min. | Total 20 min. 1 lb cherry tomatoes, halved½ small red onion, thinly sliced1½ Tbsp red wine vinegar4 Tbsp olive oil, dividedKosher salt and pepper1 baguette, roughly torn1 clove garlic, finely grated3 cups baby spinach3 cups baby kaleSunny-side up eggs, for serving 1. In large bowl, toss tomatoes and onion with red wine vinegar, 3 Tbsp oil and ½ tsp each salt and pepper; let sit 10 min. 2. Meanwhile, on rimmed baking sheet, toss baguette pieces with garlic and remaining Tbsp oil and roast at 400°F until golden brown, 8 to 10 min. 3. Toss toasted bread with tomato mixture, then fold in spinach and kale. Top each serving with 1 egg if desired. SERVES 4 About 305 cal, 14.5…

We all want to raise caring kids. In fact, in research by the University of Virginia, 96% of parents said that moral character was “very important, if not essential.” The best way to build it in your children: by fostering empathy, the ability to understand how others feel. Our mother, Theresa, went out of her way to teach us empathy. One winter, for instance, we stumbled upon a homeless man. Mom asked him his name and whether he had found shelter the previous night. The man seemed shocked that anyone would stop and “see” him. She slipped a few dollars into his hand. Later she explained to us why someone might not have a family or a job — a lesson she learned firsthand as a child when her father…

WHY IT EARNED THE GH SEAL Our Beauty Lab chemists were impressed that Garnier Whole Blends Oat Delicacy Shampoo was ultra-gentle and nondrying and, when used with other products from the same line, left hair incredibly soft and moisturized. 1 IMPRESSIVE RESULTS Pair the mild shampoo with Oat Delicacy Conditioner and Detangling Milk (also GH Seal stars!) for a regime that will leave hair softer and stronger—without weighing it down. 2 NONIRRITATING FORMULA The trio is great for adults and children struggling to find products for sensitive scalps. In consumer studies, testers of all ages found the routine gentle on their scalps and hair. 3 DELICATE FRAGRANCE In Lab evaluations, our beauty experts liked that its soft, sweet scent wasn’t overpowering and helped create a soothing experience in the shower.…