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The Good Stuff

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CO NTE NTS FA S H I O N + B E A U T Y

17 GH STYLE LAB

Easy outfit ideas and genius get-gorgeous advice

29 BEAUTY SLEEP

34 BEST OF THE TEST

Anti-aging night creams

38 OWN YOUR AGE

Tired beauty myths debunked YOU R HOME

49 GET SORTED!

Clever ways to organize every space

62 KITCHEN MAKEOVER

Peek inside the new GH Innovation Kitchen Inspired by Miele

66 Our home care expert’s advice

M A R C H C ROP

DISCOV ER THE ART OF LETTING GO

Pineapple

How to decide what to toss and what to treasure

Thanks to this prickly fruit’s sweet flavor, there are many great ways to enjoy it. Here are some of our Test Kitchen’s favorites:

75 SCIENCE OF EYE HEALTH

80 SLEEP DEPRIVATION 101

Why you really need your zzz’s

84 NEW PLANTBASED MILKS

HAWAIIAN SANDWICH

TANGY SLAW

TROPICAL SYRUP

Create the sandwich version of a ham and pineapple pizza by topping pumpernickel bread with smoked ham, fresh mozzarella, thin slices of pineapple, thinly sliced jalapeño and fresh cilantro. It’s the perfect combo of savory, salty, spicy and sweet.

In bowl, whisk together 3 Tbsp plain yogurt, 2 Tbsp lime juice, 1 Tbsp cider vinegar, 2 tsp honey and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper. Toss with 2 scallions (ﬁnely chopped), ¼ red cabbage (shredded) and ¼ pineapple (cut into ½-in. pieces). Fold in ¼ cup cilantro. Serve with grilled chicken, ﬁsh or pork.

In small saucepan, combine pineapple cores and ¾ cup each sugar and water. Simmer (without stirring) until sugar dissolves, 12 min. Remove from heat and let cool to room temp; strain. Use in your favorite cocktails or try tossing with berries and serving over pound cake.

Pineapple: Getty Images.

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Hot Spring Reads HEARTWARMING COMEDY

It’s Not All Downhill From Here by Terry McMillan At 68, Loretha Curry has it all: a booming business, dedicated friends and a husband who still lights her ﬁre. She’s looking forward to her best days yet to come when a tragic loss shatters her world. This baldly honest, laughout-loud story from the author of How Stella Got Her Groove Back will remind you of just how healing friendship can be.

GH REPORT

89 GH BEDDING AWARDS

Top-tested mattresses, pillows, sheets and more C O O K + S AV O R

102 18 COMFORT FOOD FAVES AND HEALTHY HITS

111 EASY WEEKNIGHTS

20-minute meals

RELATABLE ROMANCE

Writers & Lovers by Lily King Casey is blindsided by grief after her mother’s sudden death, drowning in debt and barely making it through her days as a waitress and aspiring writer. As she struggles to finish her novel, she falls in love with two men who can offer her very different lives. More than just romance hinges on her choice, and you’ll hold your breath as she finally makes her pick.

LITTLE LAB

127 FAMILY

Teaching kids to wish out loud

130 PETS POWERFUL MEMOIR

Recollections of My Nonexistence by Rebecca Solnit The author reveals how coming of age in 1980s San Francisco shaped her as a writer and a feminist. Solnit grapples with poverty and trauma while discovering punk rock and the LGBTQ community as safe havens. Her words have long empowered people who feel voiceless, and her latest book is no exception.

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Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel After Patty Watts goes to prison for slowly poisoning her 18-year-old daughter, Rose Gold, the teen has to learn how to navigate the world alone. Upon Patty’s release ﬁve years later, she expects to fall right back in line as her little girl’s keeper. But Rose Gold has other, much darker plans.

COVER: Photographed by Mike Garten. Prop styling by Lis Engelhart. Food styling by Simon Andrews (for food photos).

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Secrets to Bliss Two hot topics everyone seems to continually crave advice about are organizing and sleep. No surprise: I’m someone who is obsessed with both. When shut-eye comes easily, you hardly think about it — but if you lie in bed staring at the ceiling, hoping for sleep to take over, and it doesn’t…frustration, anxiety and exhaustion ensue. The same idea applies to clutter: When surfaces are clear and everything is in its place, life just feels easier, but if you struggle to ﬁnd a home for everything, it can be overwhelming. So when it comes to both sleep and organizing, we are too often faced with the joy/frustration duality. You get it right…delight! When it’s not working…misery! Because these are pretty personal problems, the solutions also need to be personal. So I asked our team to share their own tried-and-true nighttime rituals and clutter busters.

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T EC H T R I C KS

Sleep S O OT H I N G S O LU T I O N S “I sleep better in complete darkness, but I found eye masks uncomfortable until I discovered the Bucky sleep mask. While others squish your eyes, Bucky’s has molded cups so you can still blink.” (The 40 Blinks Bucky mask won a GH Bedding Award — see page 98.) — Kaitlyn Pirie, senior health editor “I always used to wake up in the middle of the night overheated, but I’m not one of those people who can sleep without covers (I like the comfort of a blanket). So I started sleeping with the window open, and that small change gets me through the night.” — Tiﬀany Blackstone, editorial projects director

T H E P OW E R O F S C E N T “The smell of lavender is an essential part of my nighttime ritual. After covering my body in Lush’s Sleepy lotion and spritzing its Twilight body spray on my pillow, I fall asleep quickly and easily.” — Becca Miller, assistant food editor

“Sometimes it’s hard to turn off your brain before bed. I take a couple of minutes to write down my thoughts, on paper or in an email to myself, and it helps clear my mind.” — Sabina Wizemann, senior chemist

“I ﬁnd peppermint incredibly comforting, so I use peppermint oil in my diffuser. It’s not a smell people typically think of as relaxing, but the key is identifying what scent you enjoy and puts you at ease.” — Michelle Manetti, deputy editor

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“I switched from a white-noise machine to playing YouTube videos of white noise on my phone so I can control how long the noise lasts. When an eight-hour video ends, the silence helps me wake up more naturally.” — Alyssa Jung, senior health editor

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“I set up my Google Home to play soft piano music and dim the lights to 10% (they’re connected to smart plugs) while I get ready for bed. It helps me wind down and get into a more relaxed state of mind.” — Andra Chantim, senior editor “Setting an alarm to let me know when it’s time to go to bed helped me get into the habit of going to sleep earlier so I could wake up earlier and be more productive.” — Melissa Geurts, creative director

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Francisco: Ari Michelson. Clock and diffuser: Danielle Daly.

“About 30 minutes to an hour before I go to bed, I put away my phone and read a book until I’m ready to sleep. I also set my morning alarm ahead of time so I won’t have to pick up my phone again.” — Laura Formisano, designer

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Organization C R E AT I V E CA L E N DA R “When I started bullet journaling after writing about it for GH last year, my life became 100% more organized. The method involves marking down to-do-list items, notes and events with different symbols so it’s easy to organize it all right there in one place. My ‘bujo’ helps me plan ahead; stay on top of tasks that pop up throughout the day without letting them derail my productivity; and feel less stressed about forgetting something. It’s a game changer, and now I don’t know what I’d do without it.” — Lizz Schumer, staﬀ writer

C LU T T E R B U ST E RS “I put all my purse essentials into little

— Jessica Teich, products & reviews editor

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pouches to organize my categories at all: Shirts, jewelry all get their own pouches.” —

“To keep stuffed animals corralled and out of sight, I store them in the Creative QT Stuff ’n Sit. Once it’s ﬁlled, the sack becomes a beanbag-style chair my son uses for hanging out and reading books in.” — Lauren Matthews, digital content director

have to sift through the A b u l l et j o u r n a l i s e q u a l p a r t s p l a n n e r, d i a r y a n d w r i t te n meditation.

when I open the drawer.” — Nicole Papantoniou, senior testing editor

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“Not all my skincare and makeup items ﬁt in my bathroom storage, so I keep essentials on my vanity and put extras in the drawers of a rolling office supply cart in my bedroom.” — Lauren DeThomasis, associate video producer

“My walls are covered in 3M’s Command hooks, which hold on strongly but aren’t permanent. Putting them at kids’ eye level encourages little ones to be more independent and keep their belongings organized. They can hang up their backpacks and coats on their own as soon as they walk in the door. Then, as they get older and taller, you can move the hooks higher.” — Marisa LaScala, parenting & relationships editor

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Pantry: Gilat Tunit. Bullet journal: Shutterstock. Hook: Courtesy of Staples.

“The Alva Baby wet/dry bag, which has separate compartments for wet and dry things, is designed for dirty cloth diapers, but I use it to stash my sweaty workout clothes when I’m going straight from the gym to the office.” — Amina Abdelrahman, editorial assistant

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Eye Makeup

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Bronzer’s warm brown hue deﬁnes eyes the same way eyeshadow or liner does (a neutral blush can work as well). Blend it from lashline up to crease with a ﬁnger or an eyeshadow or liner brush.

Clear balm or ointment

Relieve dry-feeling skin on the face or body by gliding on a clear balm or ointment (even one for lips can do the job). Rub a dab between ﬁngers or hands ﬁrst to help soften it if needed.

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What are the possible side effects of DUPIXENT? DUPIXENT can cause serious side effects, including: • Allergic reactions (hypersensitivity), including a severe reaction known as anaphylaxis. Stop using DUPIXENT and tell your healthcare provider or get emergency help right away if you get any of the following symptoms: breathing problems, fever, general ill feeling, swollen lymph nodes, swelling of the face, mouth and tongue, hives, itching, fainting, dizziness, feeling lightheaded (low blood pressure), joint pain, or skin rash. • Eye problems. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any new or worsening eye problems, including eye pain or changes in vision. The most common side effects of DUPIXENT include: injection site reactions, eye and eyelid inflammation, including redness, swelling and itching, and cold sores in your mouth or on your lips. Eye and eyelid inflammation, including redness, swelling and itching have been seen in patients who have atopic dermatitis. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all of the possible side effects of DUPIXENT. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088. General information about the safe and effective use of DUPIXENT. Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use DUPIXENT for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give DUPIXENT to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. This is a summary of the most important information about DUPIXENT for this use. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for more information about DUPIXENT that is written for healthcare professionals. For more information about DUPIXENT, go to www.DUPIXENT.com or call 1-844-DUPIXENT (1-844-387-4936) What are the ingredients in DUPIXENT? Active ingredient: dupilumab Inactive ingredients: L-arginine hydrochloride, L-histidine, polysorbate 80, sodium acetate, sucrose, and water for injection Manufactured by: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Tarrytown, NY 10591 U.S. License # 1760; Marketed by sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC, (Bridgewater, NJ 08807) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Tarrytown, NY 10591) DUPIXENT is a registered trademark of Sanofi Biotechnology / ©2019 Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. / sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC. All rights reserved. Issue Date: June 2019

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beauty sleep EVER! The GH Beauty Lab and top doctors explain the science behind beauty sleep and share their secrets to waking up looking fresh and radiant every day by KATHE RI NE FUN G and A PR IL FRA NZ IN O

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WHAT IS BEAUTY SLEEP? We all know a great night’s sleep is essential for feeling energized and alert (and for our overall health), but getting quality shut-eye can also help you look better in the morning — and beyond. “Rest is essential for repairing skin,” says Debra Jaliman, M.D., a dermatologist in New York City and the author of Skin Rules, giving it the opportunity to recover from damage caused by both external factors (i.e., UV rays and pollution) and internal ones (lifestyle habits like smoking and diet). “When we sleep, the level of our stress hormone, cortisol, goes down, and our sleep hormone, melatonin, goes up, which puts our body and our skin in repair mode,” explains Whitney Bowe, M.D., a New York dermatologist and the author of Dirty Looks: The Secret to Beautiful Skin. Growth hormone, produced during deep sleep, plays a role in protein synthesis, which helps our bodies heal damage to cells, including skin, says W. Chris Winter, M.D., a sleep medicine specialist in Charlottesville, VA.

revitalizes eyes, but even if you can’t get additional zzz’s, reduce bags by sleeping propped up on two pillows or with your pillow angled up slightly to help elevate your head. “When you lie flat, fluid can gather around your eyes,” which exacerbates puffiness, says Elizabeth Tanzi, M.D., a dermatologist in Washington, DC.

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Smoother, firmer skin with fewer signs of aging “The deeper layers of your skin are working at night to build new collagen, which makes your complexion smooth and ﬁrm,” Dr. Bowe explains. Pro tip: Keep wrinkles at bay by sleeping on your back rather than on your side or facedown, suggests Jesleen Ahluwalia, M.D., a New York City dermatologist. “Repeated pressure on the skin that causes creases can lead to setin lines over time,” she adds.

More mileage from your skincare products Skincare treatments are generally more eﬀective during this “repair cycle of the skin” at night, Dr. Jaliman explains, possibly in part because skin is exposed to fewer environmental stressors then. “Studies show that new skin cells grow

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faster while you sleep,” Dr. Bowe says. “Take advantage of this period of renewal by using products that assist the process so you wake up with healthier skin.” (Turn to page 32 for the best GH Beauty Lab– recommended nighttime regimen and top-tested product picks.)

Solid rest contributes to lusher hair too. “Sleep is necessary for proper protein synthesis in the production of hair strands as well,” Dr. Bowe explains. “And it can impact your hormones, which will also have an eﬀect on your hair’s growth and appearance.” To get softer, healthier hair while you doze, try smoothing one of the new no-residue deep conditioners meant to be worn overnight all over damp or dry strands before bed once or twice per week. GH Beauty Lab pick: Paul Mitchell Lavender Mint Overnight Moisture Therapy, $20, Ulta

Brighter, smoother eyes “Lack of restorative sleep can leave eyes swollen in the morning, because elevated cortisol levels change the salt balance in your body, leading to water retention,” Dr. Bowe says. More, better sleep

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3-Step Nighttime Ritual 1 2 It falls between seven and eight hours of rest per night, but the quantity of sleep you get is not the only thing that matters. Quality is key too, Dr. Bowe says: “Not all sleep is equally restorative.” It’s important that your zzz’s be as uninterrupted as possible so you move through all the phases of your sleep cycle and your body’s reparative processes can occur, including those aﬀecting skin and hair. If you can’t fall asleep or you wake up in the night, focus on your breathing, keep your eyes closed and avoid looking at the clock, which can increase stress. Turn to our Bedding Awards on page 89 to see toptested genius sleep enhancers.

yo u r s k i n on sleep d e p r i vat i o n Compromising your seven to eight hours can do a number on how you feel (see page 80) and how you look. Exhaustion can show up on your face as signs of skin fatigue including dark circles, sallowness, dullness, droopiness and even blemishes. “Our bodies perceive loss of sleep, or lack of quality of sleep, as stress,” Dr. Bowe says. “Those stress signals can cause breakouts, make skin less capable of trapping moisture and slow down skin cell turnover.” In fact, a study found that women who didn’t get enough quality sleep had more signs of skin aging (like lines and spots) and slower sun-damage recovery over time than those with good habits. Blood ﬂow to your skin increases while you snooze too, so skimping on sleep can make your face look dry and ashen rather than rosy, Dr. Winter explains.

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TREAT Once your canvas is clean, layer on your skincare, like serums and creams. Before bed, apply a night-speciﬁc treatment with proven anti-aging ingredients like retinol to help counteract lines, says David Leﬀell, M.D., a professor of dermatology at Yale School of Medicine. This and actives like peptides and alpha hydroxy acids (e.g., glycolic acid) “are often added to skincare products to promote skin renewal, brighten tone, boost collagen production and even reduce acne,” Dr. Bowe explains. To hydrate and smooth wrinkles, look for hyaluronic acid, which attracts water into skin, says Francesca Fusco, M.D., a New York City dermatologist. Last, layer on a coat of lip balm and eye cream too, as the thin skin in these areas can be prone to dehydration and damage. Turn the page for the winners of the GH Beauty Lab’s anti-aging night cream test.

LAB PICK: PURIFYING CLEANSER

Clear away the day’s grime (and clear the way for night treatments) by lathering with this mild cleanser, a winner of the Lab’s test for leaving all skin types soft and not irritated. CETAPHIL DAILY FACIAL CLEANSER, $13, DRUGSTORES

LAB PICK: SMOOTHING SERUM

This retinol treatment targets stubborn lines, plumping even deep creases by up to 9%, per Lab analysis. (Lab note: Don’t layer on more than one retinol product.) GH SEAL STAR ROC RETINOL CORREXION DEEP WRINKLE FILLER, $23, DRUGSTORES

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LAB PICK: EYE AWAKENER

Get restedlooking eyes with this Beauty Lab test-winning retinol serum: It visibly improved puﬃness and bags in digital imaging and raised ﬁrmness by 33%. MURAD RETINOL YOUTH RENEWAL EYE SERUM, $85, ULTA

LAB PICK: “NIGHT CREAM” FOR LIPS

A Lab go-to, this rich salve—perfect for overnight—is made of only three ingredients: shea butter, petrolatum and vitamin E, which eﬀectively hydrate, protect and lock moisture into lips. VASELINE LIP THERAPY ORIGINAL TIN, $4, DRUGSTORES

Opt for a silk pillowcase instead of one made of cotton or other rougher materials, which can damage hair (and skin) over time. “Hair glides over silk’s smooth surface with less friction, so you’re less likely to wake up with frizz and tangles,” says GH Textiles Lab Director Lexie Sachs. “The majority of our testers reported that the cases helped stop bedhead.” Studies also show that friction from sleeping on a less smooth fabric can lead to wrinkles in skin, and a silky surface can reduce this effect, Sachs explains. Try GH Seal star Fishers Finery 100% Mulberry 25mm Silk Charmeuse, $45, fishersfinery.com.

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CLEANSE Not removing makeup and impurities that have accumulated by day’s end can cause pores to clog, which can bring on breakouts and dullness, yet 12% of women don’t regularly use any face cleanser, a GH survey found. As a ﬁrst step every evening before bed, Dr. Bowe recommends washing with a “gentle pH-balanced cleanser, which won’t strip skin of its natural oils, helping your skin barrier stay intact and healthy.”

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how we tested: GH Beauty Lab scientists evaluated label-masked anti-aging night creams across price points on consumers and in the Lab for:

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• Moisturizing and ﬁrming eﬀects • Improvement in wrinkles, skin tone and texture • Texture, scent, absorption, irritation

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best overall Top-scoring with testers and the best bargain of the winners, Olay’s light cream with the gold-standard anti-aging ingredients retinol, niacinamide and peptides outshone the rest at making skin look brighter and feel softer. It also ranked well in Lab evaluations for ﬁrming skin over four weeks of use. OLAY REGENERIST RETINOL24 NIGHT MOISTURIZER, DRUGSTORES

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Best for moisturizing

best for wrinkles

best for firming

Philosophy, packed with skinsoftening, nourishing hyaluronic acid, glycerin and squalane, was the hero hydrator of all the winners. The cream rated best for smoothing texture, being gentle on skin and its subtle scent, and it earned high marks for ﬁrming.

Despite its featherweight, gellike formula, Exuviance was a heavy hitter, winning for minimizing the look of lines. The treatment, loaded with actives like glycolic acid, peptides and retinol, gave faces a “lift” too, rating at the top both in Lab evaluations and with testers for making skin look and feel ﬁrmer.

Tighten sagging skin with Algenist’s dense balm-esque formulation, made with fortifying collagen, ceramides and fatty acids. It was the strongest of all night creams evaluated at ﬁrming skin and evening out skin tone over four weeks of use, according to Lab assessment.

PHILOSOPHY ANTI-WRINKLE MIRACLE WORKER NIGHT+ LINE-CORRECTING OVERNIGHT CREAM, PHILOSOPHY.COM

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EXUVIANCE AGE REVERSE NIGHT LIFT, ULTA

• Best at brightening skin. • 100% of testers agreed that it made skin feel softer. • The most aﬀordable winner. • Fragrance-free for those with an allergy or aversion.

• The most moisturizing of the winners. • Tops for improving skin texture and not irritating. • Best scent (“very light” and “barely there,” testers said).

• Best at reducing the appearance of wrinkles. • Tops with testers for making skin feel ﬁrmer; #2 ﬁrmness score in Lab measurements. • Mild fragrance.

• Best at ﬁrming skin. • Tops for improving skin tone. • Good moisturization beneﬁts. • Subtle scent.

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• No major cons reported. • When using products with retinol or alpha hydroxy acids (such as glycolic acid), protect skin with a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher during the day.

• Some testers reported that it took a while for the “rich,” “thick” cream to be absorbed into their skin. • A small amount goes a long way.

• The least moisturizing of the test winners (it increased skin’s hydration levels by 18%). • Some users commented that the product was slightly irritating and might have caused breakouts.

• It didn’t perform as well as the other winners at minimizing lines and wrinkles. • Testers found that the thick cream wasn’t absorbed quickly, though some liked the “luxurious,” “buttery” texture.

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The formula increased skin ﬁrmness by 27% per the Lab’s Cutometer device, which measures skin laxity. “This seemed to work as well as my prescription retinoid,” a tester marveled. “My face was ﬁrmer and smoother when I woke up each morning,” a second said.

It raised hydration by 34% over six hours, according to calculations with the Corneometer device, which gauges skin moisture levels, and it upped ﬁrmness by 29% in four weeks. Almost 100% of testers said it didn’t irritate or cause redness. “My skin looked better after the ﬁrst night,” one remarked.

According to digital imaging with the Lab’s Visia Complexion Analyzer device, it improved the look of wrinkles by an impressive 10% in four weeks and raised skin’s ﬁrmness 31% in Cutometer measurements. Several testers reported that they noticed fewer lines too.

Cutometer calculations showed that it boosted skin elasticity and firmness by 33% over four weeks; hydration increased by 28% in six hours in Corneometer readings. Two testers reported that it faded their dark spots. “I could really tell a difference in my skin—it was more firm and moist 24/7,” another raved.

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SUSAN JANE GILMAN The best-selling author’s novel Donna Has Left the Building will be out in paperback this June.

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In pictures from my earliest childhood, my grandmother looks like the Queen of England. She’s dressed in tailored wool suits with brooches, prim hats that match her pocketbook and sensible heels. Every week she had her white hair styled into an elegant meringue at the beauty parlor. I thought she was ancient, but at the time of the photos, she was only 55. Shockingly, this is the age I am now. (Same for Sandra Bullock!) I routinely stomp around in blue jeans, ankle boots and a red leather jacket. My hair is almost as long as it was in high school, and I do not think twice about wearing both sparkly nail polish and eyeshadow. I do this not because I’m trying to ﬁght time, but simply because this is how I’ve dressed forever. I fully own my age in this age, which means that I often dress like an 8-year-old with money: conﬁdent, comfortable and tinged with glitter. My 40- and 50-something friends follow suit: Outside the office, they wear trendy

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statement shirts, H&M sweater dresses, cool sneakers. My friend Kate has pink hair. Sara has just gotten her third tattoo. When she’s off duty as a business owner, Desa wears fringed French jeans. We feel no compulsion to “look our

age” because we don’t even know — or accept — what this means. Many of us feel more attractive today than we did at 16. And all of us look decades younger than our grandmothers did at our age. Some of this, of course, is due to the usual explanations: medical

advances, improved working conditions, better nutrition and exercise. But perhaps the most important reason for it is that my generation has rejected what I call applied matronhood. When my grandmother was 55, she was expected to look “appropriate” for her age. Department stores carried whole fashion sections for “the matron.” Specifically designed for older women, these “dignified” clothes had flared A-line skirts to accommodate postmenopausal hips, low hemlines, ample structure in the bosoms and “discreet” décolletage. Combined with the short, frozen curls that were the standard hairstyle of “the matron,” the look was ladylike and august — but most of all, muted. This ideal was based on a very restrictive vision of what older women could be. A matron, by definition, is “an older, dignified married woman.” In the term’s heyday, the flip side of matron was not teenager, but spinster. For our grandmothers, these

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There was a time not that long ago when mothers were expected to look “respectable” — translation: buttoned-up and boring. Author Susan Jane Gilman explains why that just doesn’t apply anymore!

72% when wearing light makeup.

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were among the very few categories for “respectable” women beyond a certain age (a third, equally groanworthy, was widow). We Gen Xers and Boomers look, act, dress and feel younger than our grandmothers did because we have far more power, options and agency. Many of us in midlife are still mothers of school-age children. We’re juggling jobs, running businesses, returning to school. Some of us are primary breadwinners or single parents. Looking at my grandmother’s poignant picture,

I can glimpse who I might have been in a different era — and who she might have become in mine. For though my grandmother’s meticulously tailored dresses and coiffed hair gave her old-world elegance, they also were coded signals that she was no longer considered attractive or relevant in the greater society. So often, for women, “aging gracefully” has meant becoming silent and invisible, accepting a back seat and — my least favorite of all — being humorless. Yeah, well. My role model

today is Candace Payne, a.k.a. the Chewbacca Mom. She became an Internet sensation for donning a Star Wars Wookiee mask while running errands. There she was, just a busy middle-aged mom, being wholly herself, laughing joyously. My generation is insisting upon continuing to be ourselves: That’s our beauty secret. We women may grow wiser as we age, but that doesn’t mean we need to act old. We may only be young once, but we can remain vital and engaged —

and playful — forever.

Hollywood’s Leading Ladies It’s about time! Women of all decades are ﬁnally taking center stage! In our poll, you cited these celebs, who refuse to fade into the background, as role models for aging.

ANGELA BASSETT, 61

Beauty Tips

Makeup Wisdom for Every Age

Go easy on the foundation. “You want to even out skin, not totally cover it—too much foundation can look like a mask. Sweep on a minimal amount of lightweight, highpigment foundation. Buﬀ with a big brush.”

Draw the line at feathering. “A lip pencil is your best friend to keep color from bleeding. After penciling the shape, use a brush to apply lipstick. Then run a cotton bud around the edge of the lip to remove the hard line.”

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LAURA MERCIER LONGWEAR LIP LINER IN RED VELVET, $26, SEPHORA

Know when to powder. “You need it only if you have oily skin—or if you’ll be taking a lot of ﬂash photos. Lightly dust your T-zone. Avoid powder around your eyes.” L'ORÉAL PARIS AGE PERFECT CREAMY POWDER FOUNDATION WITH MINERALS IN 305 CREAMY BEIGE, $16, WALGREENS.COM

Don’t be afraid of color. “There is no look you can’t do, but less is always more. Want to try a colorful or shimmery eyeshadow? Apply a sheer wash of cream shadow that won’t collect in creases.”

SUSAN SARANDON, 73

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CLARINS OMBRE SATIN EYESHADOW IN 04 BABY BLUE EYES, $26, DEPARTMENT STORES

JENNIFER LOPEZ, 50

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Helen Mirren topped your list of notable women who are aging gracefully. So we asked her makeup artist, Jo Strettell, for some tips.

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Gray Hair Is Gorgeous When Martha Truslow Smith stopped covering her roots in 2016 — at the ripe “old” age of 24 — she started the Instagram page @grombre (short for gray ombré). Now its thousands of supporters have banded together to celebrate going gray.

yourself. If we really want to change what is considered beautiful, we need to see women at all stages of life who are thriving.

MARTHA TRUSLOW SMITH Find out more about the movement at grombre.com.

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HALLE BERRY, 53

Gray hair can be alluring.

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We’ve forgotten what women really look like. My sister, who’s a few years older than I am, was at a salon, and the stylist said to her, “Wow, your gray hair is throwing me off.” So she told him about me and showed him my picture. His reaction: “Her skin looks 27, but her hair deﬁnitely doesn’t.” But it does — there are lots of other women in their 20s and 30s on my blog. We’re just not used to seeing what women look like when they age naturally. The standard for women has been that when you see gray, you start dyeing so you can continue to look like a previous version of

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You will feel so powerful. One of the things I hear most from other women who have shared their journeys with me is “I have this newfound conﬁdence I didn’t even know I was capable of.” When you put your resources into keeping up an image, you take energy away from what you can be. But when women feel to their cores unashamed about who they are and just live vibrantly and honestly, they can change the world.

JULIANNE MOORE, 59

JAMIE LEE CURTIS, 61

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I found my ﬁrst gray hair when I was 14, but I started dyeing when I went away to art school for college. My hair was just about every color, and I enjoyed that phase. But when I decided to return to my natural brunette, dyeing my hair became, as it is for many women, about shamefully covering my roots. I was 24 when I decided to stop cold turkey, and it was terrifying. The ﬁrst few months are awkward. You wonder, Do people think I’m letting myself go? I had to be loving to myself, I had to have thick skin, I had to be patient — which I am not. I’ve learned so much, like…

My husband was a big factor in my deciding to go gray. When we were dating, What if he ﬁnds out I have gray hair? was a huge fear. So when I decided to grow it out, I was like, “Just so you know, I dye my hair, and I’m gonna stop.” He was so supportive that I realized the fear was all in my head. I’m still getting used to guys in their 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond not realizing that they’re staring at me and that I see them staring at me — but they are.

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MEAGHAN B MURPHY EXECUTIVE EDITOR

MEAGHAN’S MUST-DOS I swear by these sanity-saving tips. #thatsgoodhousekeeping

1 Create the

ENTRY of the century. GH’s resident life hacker (and busy mom of three!) Meaghan Murphy shares her familytested tricks for conquering the happy chaos.

Add side hooks like the pros @itsorganized.

HAVE A BASKET OF EASY-ACCESS SHOE COVERS. I ﬁrst fell in love with these at an open house and bulkordered them on Amazon. Guests and workers never mind slipping them on once I go on a germ/shoe tirade.

Line a boot tray with river rocks. On messy, wet days, it catches the drips and minimizes the mess.

Hang a multi-hook rack by the door. We keep the dog leashes, keys and poop bags always within reach as we head out the side door.

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Closet: Raquel Langworthy. Illustrations: Brown Bird Design.

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Mount any container to create unique wall storage.

Keep a laundry bag where you come inside. My kids are always stripping down in the mudroom. It’s great to have a spot for stinky socks, sweaty hoodies and more. GOAT LAUNDRY HAMPER, $25, 3SPROUTS.COM

Lesley Unruh, unruhphoto.com. Products: Crate & Barrel; 3Sprouts.

ADD SOCK DRAWERS TO YOUR CUBBIES. My favorite thing about my mudroom is the sock drawer in each kid’s cubby. Storing the socks where they actually put them on saves countless trips back upstairs and makes our mornings easier.

Stash fitness gear in a basket. I like having my yoga mat, blocks and boxing gloves within sight, telling me “Let’s go!” CRATE&KIDS WIRE BALL BIN, $49, CRATEANDBARREL.COM/KIDS

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2 Throw down a

wa s ha b l e

rug.

Make your entry stress-free with an easy-to-clean floor covering.

LEXIE’S LAB-TESTED FAVORITES Kids, pets and dinner parties are no match for these no-fuss rugs.

LEXIE SACHS TEXTILES DIRECTOR

best overall Scores top marks for biggest variety of sizes and prints — the one at left is also from Ruggable! BUFFALO PLAID BLACK & WHITE WASHABLE 3' x 5' RUG, $109, RUGGABLE.COM

S h o p L i k e a F i b e r S c i e n t i st Lexie has the lowdown on what to look for…

Make sure it’s actually machine washable. A search for washable rugs may lead you to some that need to be washed by hand or professionally cleaned. Even when we searched for machine-washable rugs, we found many that weren’t truly machine washable. Read the details before you buy, and if you’re unsure, reach out to the brand directly.

Consider the material. Many washable rugs are made with synthetic materials, which make them better able to stand up to the agitation of washing machines. You can still ﬁnd washable rugs made of natural materials like wool and cotton, but these aren’t as widely available and tend to be more expensive.

Check the size. Washable rugs come in all shapes and sizes, so if you’re going to buy one that’s large, make sure your washing machine is big enough to hold it. Otherwise you may need to take it to a laundromat, and it might not be worth the trouble.

Launder them occasionally. These rugs can be vacuumed and spot-cleaned regularly, so save the machine washing for spills and messes or the times when they’re due for a deeper clean. This prevents unnecessary wear and tear and will help keep them looking as good as new.

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best skid-resistant Rugs in the JCPenney Home Imperial washable collection are made with nylon pile and latex backing. JCPENNEY HOME IMPERIAL WASHABLE 3' 4" x 5' 4" RUG, $65, JCPENNEY.COM

softest splurge So cozy, you might want to nap on it. Great for a baby’s room. LORENA CANALS WASHABLE HIPPY 4' X 5'3" RUG, $239, POTTERYBARNKIDS.COM

Erica Mueller @our_forever_farmhouse. Rug: Hudson Stripe Grey 3' x 5' rug, $109, ruggable.com. Products, from top: Ruggable; JCPenney; Lorena Canals.

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3 Love your

L au n d ry room.

Lucy Call, designed by Studio McGee. Bottom, from left: Mark Lund; Pottery Barn; Gilat Tunit.

Whether your space is sprawling (like the drool-worthy room at right) or the equivalent of a closet, these pro picks and pointers will help you clean up nicely.

Wash & Dry Wonders

DIY CLOTHES HANGER Paint an old ladder a fun color and suspend it from the ceiling. The rungs are the perfect place to hang your ironing.

stellar sorter This heavy-duty three-compartment laundry bin (on wheels!) lets you separate lights, darks and whites. And it can be stowed out of the way. HEAVY-DUTY 3-BIN ROLLING LAUNDRY SORTER WITH WHEELS, $60, CONTAINERSTORE.COM

not-so-lazy susan Pro organizer Gilat Tunit of Project Neat corrals cleaning supplies in turntables, which let you get a 360-degree view. LAZY SUSAN STORAGE TURNTABLE, $16, MDESIGNHOMEDECOR.COM

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4 Spa up your

Bathroom. Who wants to look at rolls of toilet paper or zit cream?! Tuck everything away beautifully in a few simple steps so you can shower in peace.

floral arranging We shopped the kids’ department for this rattan tulip, perfect for stashing rolled-up towels fashionably. CRATE&KIDS FLOWER-SHAPED BASKET, $79, CRATEANDBARREL.COM/KIDS

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sink showstopper Maximize the space under your basin with clear drawers that protect toiletries and let you know when you’re running low on essentials. IDESIGN BATH STORAGE BOXES, FROM $20, IDESIGNLIVESIMPLY.COM

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5 Cook up more space in your

Kitchen. It’s the command center of your home. Time to take charge of it with these easy ideas that eke the most out of every square inch.

Hang your to-do list!

the great divider Sort baking trays, sheet pans and cupcake tins in this mesh organizer, and you’ll never know how you lived without it. ORG VERTICAL MESH ORGANIZER RACK, $17, BEDBATHANDBEYOND.COM

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nice rack Double your storage potential with a strategic shelf in your cabinet, your pantry or even your fridge. SALT CABINET SHELF, FROM $7, BEDBATHANDBEYOND.COM

clever canister Mount this sleek stainless steel bag holder behind a cabinet door or inside a utility closet to easily stash plastic bags for reuse. WALL MOUNT GROCERY BAG DISPENSER, $15, SIMPLEHUMAN.COM

Gilat Tunit. Product: Bed Bath & Beyond.

Most-Wanted Whozits & Whatzits

You can find the craziest things while checking for monsters under your kid’s bed. Like a minute to eat a cookie.

6 Pan try goals! Raise your hand if frosted glass doors, rows of (practically) alphabetized canned goods and a cozy home for your chips seem as likely as a lottery windfall. Make the dream a semi-reality with a few key changes.

now you see it… Gilat Tunit of Project Neat swears by clear canisters like the ones here. “You can’t eat it if you can’t see it,” she says.

NOW YOU (sort of) DON’T Not into staring at your sauces? There’s a case to be made for closed baskets — as long as they’re properly labeled.

nice for spice Three cheers for two tiers! It’s the perfect way to keep your pepper flakes on display. This rack even spins!

OXO CANISTERS, FROM $6, OXO.COM (TIP: THE MULTIPLE-PIECE SETS ARE A GREAT VALUE)

WATER HYACINTH STORAGE BIN, FROM $8, AND BLACK BIN CLIP LABELS, $10 FOR THREE, CONTAINERSTORE.COM

2-TIER BAMBOO LAZY SUSAN, $17, CONTAINERSTORE.COM

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Project Neat loves purse dividers!

Clos e t clean-out! You’ll be amazed at how much faster (and more fun!) it is to get dressed when your wardrobe is in order. Can’t wait to see those #ootds once you take this advice.

shop your closet Feel as if you’ve walked into a boutique with clear shelf dividers separating and containing categories of clothes. Pants no touchy shirts!

bright idea Mount a motion-activated wireless LED light inside your closet so it will go on automatically when you open the door. No more mistaking black for navy!

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THE HOME EDIT SHELF DIVIDER, $13, IDESIGNLIVESIMPLY.COM

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You save smartly on homemade kites

You save smartly on Medicare Part D Filling prescriptions at a preferred network pharmacy can lower your copays. Fortunately, your local Walgreens is a Preferred Pharmacy with many plans.

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INSTALL “OPTIONAL” OPEN SHELVING.

Sliding cabinet doors let you show oﬀ—or hide—everyday essentials while keeping them all in one easy-to-reach place.

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Slab Backsplash Instead of tiling the wall, use the same material under the cupboards as for the counters. GET THE LOOK: COUNTER + BACKSPLASH: GH SEAL STAR CAESARSTONE COUNTERTOPS IN EMPIRA WHITE.

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Caesarstone’s virtually indestructible counters have been a staple in our Labs for almost 14 years. They’re nonporous and stain-resistant, making them very easy to maintain, and they’re backed by a lifetime warranty. CAESARSTONE COUNTERTOPS, $75 TO $125 PER SQ. FT. (INCLUDES INSTALLATION), CAESARSTONEUS.COM.

Layer new technology into your kitchen…

AT YO U R OW N PAC E . Start with a “smarter” faucet (opposite page) or trash can — and build from there! You’ll love new innovations like no-touch functions that turn on with motion or app-enabled controls. GET THE LOOK: AMERICAN STANDARD BEALE MEASUREFILL TOUCH KITCHEN FAUCET IN STAINLESS STEEL, $826, AMERICANSTANDARD-US.COM.

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GAMECHANGING UPGRADES From large cooking surfaces to extra counter space, these genius ideas make jam-packed days easier for any cook. POWERFUL COOKTOP

Five professional-grade burners (and a medium one) on Miele’s gas rangetop allow for serious multitasking. Oversize knobs make a strong design statement. SMART FAUCET

Move over, measuring cups: This American Standard faucet (see a close-up on page 62) dispenses precise measures of water with the turn of a dial and the push of a button. OVERSIZE ISLAND

To maximize storage and create a large prep area, install the biggest island that will ﬁt your space. These custom cabinets from Wood-Mode Fine Cabinetry also feature drawers instead of cupboards for easier access to what’s inside. MORE ON PAGE 65 GENIUS IN-DRAWER ORGANIZING IDEAS!

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IN AN AVERAGE YEAR, our kitchen pros prep over 240 lbs of onions, crack 432 eggs, bake 1,080 cookies, wash 78,000 dishes and test more than 1,200 recipes.

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built-in cutting boards More and more home chefs are opting to replace sections of their kitchen counters with large built-in butcher blocks to make prepping and cleaning up a breeze. GET THE LOOK: GROTHOUSE FLAT GRAIN SAXON SOLID WOOD COUNTERTOP, FROM $70 PER SQ. FT., GLUMBER.COM.

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Use dividers to MAXIMIZE D R AW E R S PA C E . These customizable inserts help keep bakeware, tools and gadgets within view and easy to access. See page 49 for more organizing ideas!

STORE KNIVES in special drawer inserts. Built-in storage blocks perfectly ﬁt drawers and keep knives from knocking around so they’ll stay sharp and your hands will be safe. GET THE LOOK: WOOD-MODE FINE CUSTOM CABINETRY IN DEEP AEGEAN, WOOD-MODE.COM TO REQUEST A QUOTE.

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Cleaning

ex ert advice ASK THE

GH CLEANING LAB CAROLYN FORTé GH HOME CARE LAB DIRECTOR

GH’s resident home care dynamo shares her top tips and favorite tricks to conquer your toughest messes and trouble spots

@fortecarolyn

CLEANING LAB

I’m thinking about buying a robot vacuum cleaner. Are they worth it? — NANCY K.

A: They are! We’ve tested

Q I used a laundry prewash spray on my jacket, and it left a stain. Why? — HALI P.

A: Laundry pretreater is made to remove stains during the wash

cycle, so it’s always best applied just a few minutes before tossing your garment into the machine. If allowed to dry on a fabric, it can stain. To remove the mark, try rinsing with cold water — that’s likely all it will take. Some stain removers, like Shout Advanced Action Gel, are safe to apply up to a week before laundering: The beneﬁt is that they start to work right away and keep the stain from setting until you have a chance to do the laundry. Read the label to see which type of stain remover yours is. If it doesn’t explicitly indicate that it’s safe to leave on the fabric for several days, let it set no longer than ﬁve minutes before washing.

many robotic vacuums in our GH Cleaning Lab, and they’ve come a long way since we tried the ﬁrst ones over 15 years ago. High-end models now use cameras and lasers to navigate better, and they can be scheduled and monitored via an app on your phone. That said, even basic bots that bump their way around your home will clean under and behind the bed and low furniture where a regular vacuum can’t reach (or you don’t bother to go). Most have sensors to keep them from falling down stairs. No robot deep-cleans as well as a full-size vacuum, so don’t toss yours just yet. But send out a robot routinely to nab pet hair and other debris, and you’ll be using your regular vacuum a lot less often. Look for the results of our full test of robot vacuums, coming soon.

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Scrubbing crusty cookware is no easy task. Even overnight soaking doesn’t always loosen dried-on deposits enough to completely eliminate the need for scouring. That’s why I’m excited about new Dawn Powerwash Dish Spray. It cuts through tough gunk with just the pull of a trigger. This new formula dispenses as a foam, to cling to grease and baked-on residue and immediately start dissolving it. A few minutes after spraying, simply wipe or lightly rub pans and dishes clean, then rinse. Use it on one item or an entire sink full of dishes. Lab lowdown: We like that Dawn Powerwash starts working while you’re still cooking —or while you’re having dinner. And because it’s a foam, it’s less messy than soaking pots in your sink or on your counter. In GH Cleaning Lab tests, Dawn Powerwash impressively cut through hamburger drippings burned onto a skillet and melted grime oﬀ a grill grate with just a wipe and a rinse. The nozzle makes targeting hard-to-clean casserole corners super easy, and when the bottle is empty, simply remove the original sprayer and screw it onto a reﬁll.

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F R O M T H E E X P E R T S AT T H E G O O D H O U S E K E E P I N G I N S T I T U T E

“How a family garage sale saved our sanity”

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We’ve all heard that you should only have things in your home that “spark joy.” But how do you declutter when everything has a good memory attached? Writer J.A. Kohl learned that letting go doesn’t mean losing treasured memories.

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Tha author’s childhood Pinocchio bank now sits on her own children’s dresser.

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Keep the best, toss the rest. Choose a few pieces from an overgrown collection to display. Christine Kell, a decluttering coach at Gaining Space, had one client who made art out of his stamp collection and another who sewed beads from her bridal gown onto another dress. Digitize your memories. Save papers you just can’t bear to part with (e.g., your master’s thesis or old love letters) on your hard drive or a ﬁle-sharing service like Dropbox. Take a picture of large items, like your grandmother’s sideboard (which, be honest, you are not going to use), to satisfy your sentimental side. Make this your new mantra: “I love this quote: ‘The barn’s burned down—now I can see the moon,’” says Kell. Remind yourself that you’re not casting memories and heirlooms aside—you’re creating breathing room in your current life, freeing yourself of extra weight and recognizing that what’s most important is happening right now— not in a box in your attic. —Lauren Piro

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or years and years, my I am gone you can throw it all away.” father and mother battled When my amazing mother did pass away about cleaning out the 10 years ago, instead of just tossing or donathouse. She was a keeper ing everything, my father, my brother and I and he was a thrower-outer. made the decision to hold a garage sale. The huge walk-in closet in our guest After all, we had wanted to have one for years, room housed many of my art projects from but it had always been vetoed by my mother. elementary school, toys my brother and Having had garage sale envy all my life, I played with as children, my amazing Bar- I had somewhat glamorized the notion. I bie camper van, my Crissy doll with adjust- imagined a magniﬁcently sunny day, my able hair length. (It is important to note — for kids selling thirst-quenching lemonade, my mother’s legacy — that while she was a steady ﬂow of visitors and a completely a keeper, she was a clean and tidy one! empty driveway at the end of the day. TurnThe closets were jammed but thoughtfully ing all our junk into cold, hard cash…lots and organized and the living areas impeccable. lots of dollar bills in our pockets. The 35-year-old baby We dug deep in clothes were washed our family home to every other year to preuncover many garage EMOTIONAL vent musty odors!) sale items and some Growing up in warforgotten memories. ATTACHMENT IS time Germany, my There was the dusty father became accusorange circular birdtomed to minimalist cage my father had living. He likes neat bought for me when I TO LET SOMETHING surfaces, ironed pajawas 6 and had found mas, closets from which a helpless, wounded CLUTTER YOUR things don’t fall on your bird. That bird evenhead when you open tually died, but the HOME. their doors. He donated cage stayed. There clothes every year and was also a 20-year-old asked that we not buy him cards for birthdays boom box that sat handsomely on my mothor Father’s Day, as he considered them clutter. er’s nightstand. She’d played cassettes at The yin and yang of keeper vs. thrower- night and listened to the radio while she put outer led to some fascinating discussions away the laundry. We’d convinced ourselves about value — both emotional (as with, to keep it all these years because it worked say, a child’s old bike) and monetary — and and was “vintage” and with the ever-popular often some heated arguments. My mother’s idea “It could be worth a lot of money someemphatic stomping-off closing statement day.” And then there was the Pinocchio bank always included something like “When I’d gotten at Disney World when I was 7.

Tricks for letting go of nostalgic items

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This bank had smiled at me when I had been banished to my room and given me money to buy treats from the ice cream truck. These were all items of comfort. And now these were all items that served no actual purpose for us anymore. Still, it was hard to decide what got a price tag and what stayed. So I asked myself, How often will I use this? Do I need this item for the memory, or could I take a picture of it from which I could garner the same joy? When I stumbled upon something that would have made my mother remark “This could be worth money someday,” I knew it was likely a sign that I should sell it now and not “someday.” Months after we began chiseling away at the decades of my family’s stuff, garage sale day came, and promptly at 8 a.m., the cars began to pull up. It wasn’t exactly the vision I’d imagined. It was sunny, but also sticky and humid. There were no children with a thirst-quenching lemonade stand. We did manage to make $214 while clearing out a lot from the house. But as I watched a silverhaired woman carry away my beloved birdcage, I knew it was OK to say goodbye. I realized that emotional attachment was not enough to allow something to clutter your home or life. Happiness comes from the using of an object, not the owning of it. That’s why that Pinocchio bank now sits prominently in my children’s bedroom, so they can save their pennies and treasure it as much as I did.

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11 Things to Finally Ditch — No Excuses! Baby Stuff

We’ll acknowledge that it’s seriously sad to get rid of those old onesies. But if the clothes are in good condition, they can help a family in need.

Unused Craft Supplies

You heard that knitting could be great for de-stressing, so you threw yourself into it, but you haven’t touched your supplies in months. Either you knit or you don’t. If you’re leaning toward “I don’t,” donate the excess supplies to a local senior center.

Forgotten Candles

Donate or pass any like-new candles you’ve been given in scents you can’t stand to friends who will love them. Toss candles that look as if they’re from the Haunted Mansion.

Old Greeting Cards

Let yourself keep a few cards that are meaningful (especially if they’re from a now-departed loved one), but recycle the rest or use them for a craft.

DVDs/CDs/VHS Tapes

You could easily clear up space in your house by dumping movies that are available to stream and downloading your favorite CDs to your computer. (And no, they will not likely bring in money on eBay.)

Empty Journals

Damaged Dishes

The chip on that plate or bowl you’ve had since living in your ﬁrst apartment may not seem like a problem, but water can soak in with every wash, leading to nasty bacteria growth over time. And the moisture can create bigger cracks if the item is microwaved.

Costume Jewelry

Former Best Sellers

Pass your favorite bygone beach reads on to friends by holding a book swap. Or, ﬁnd a Little Free Library—these mini shelves ﬁlled with books free for the taking pop up in many places. (PS: Your real library probably doesn’t need these books.)

We’re talking not about valuable gems and jewelry made from precious metals but instead the cheaper pieces, usually made of plastic. Maybe a piece was a gift, or maybe it was a bargain too good to pass up. But if you don’t wear it, put it on the donation pile.

Either take up the journaling habit or pass them along to someone who could get use out of them. You might also want to consider conserving paper by upgrading to a reusable smart notebook.

Travel Toiletries

There are better ways to remember a vacation than by keeping the tiny bottles of shampoo and lotion currently cluttering up your undersink cabinet. Use them up or donate them to a shelter.

Mugs

These are always given as gifts, so it’s likely that you have more of them than there are people in your home. Keep your favorites and donate the rest.

Find more items you just need to let go of already at goodhousekeeping.com/clutterfree.

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me, myself & eye

Self care has become so mainstream, there’s always another tip on how to take an active role in your health. One truly important area is missing—your eyes. Tip: see your eye doctor regularly for a checkup and make sure you have a comprehensive dilated eye exam—it’s the only way to detect and diagnose Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD).

What is AMD? Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a progressive eye condition that can impact central vision, causing difficulty conducting daily tasks such as driving, reading and recognizing the faces of loved ones1. It can destroy the macula, the part of the eye that provides sharp, central vision needed for seeing objects clearly. No AMD

Help Reduce the Risk of Developing AMD4

16 million AMERICANS ARE IMPACTED WITH AMD 2

Vision Impacted with AMD

1 in 5 people over the age of 65 will be diagnosed with AMD 1

AMD is a leading cause of vision loss in Americans age 50 and older.1 AMD affects more Americans than Alzheimer’s Disease (5.8 million)3

Avoid smoking Exercise regularly Maintain normal blood pressure and cholesterol Eat a healthy diet that includes green leafy vegetables and fatty ﬁsh

GET A DILATED EYE EXAM. LEARN MORE AT SIGHTMATTERS.COM Sources: 1 Prevent Blindness: Age-Related Macular Degeneration Fact Sheet: http://preventblindness.org/sites/default/ﬁles/national/documents/fact_sheets/PB_AMD_ Factsheet.pdf; 2 IRI AMD Buyer Group Analysis March 2018; 3 Alzheimer’s Association. 2017 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures. Alzheimers Dement 2017;13:325-373; 4 National Eye Institute: Facts About Age-Related Macular Degeneration https://nei.nih.gov/health/maculardegen/armd_facts © 2020 Bausch & Lomb Incorporated or its affiliates.

Health

WELLNESS LAB

the science of

The eyes are not only the windows to your soul — they may also provide pretty good insight into your overall health. In fact, changes your doctor detects in your eyes can ﬂag conditions like diabetes, hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis and maybe even your risk for Alzheimer’s — not to mention ocular diseases, which can sneak up on you. Turn the page for ways to safeguard your most precious assets

Danielle Daly. Prop styling: Lis Engelhart.

Source: Research from the University of California San Diego.

by MERYL DAVIDS LAN DAU

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An estimated 61 million of us are at high risk for serious vision loss, which ranks number one on the list of Americans’ worst health nightmares (it trumps fear of losing memory or even a limb), according to Johns Hopkins researchers. “The eyes have many delicate parts, so they simply don’t age very well,” says Irene Barbazetto, M.D., Ph.D., clinical instructor of ophthalmology at NYU Langone Health in New York City. That’s why regular checkups, including a dilated eye exam in which the ophthalmologist can look at your eyes’ inner workings, are key to spotting conditions that put you at risk.

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ANATOMY OF THE EYE

Let’s say you happen upon a field of bright yellow daffodils. What you think of as your eye is just a tiny portion of the magical machinery that transforms what you’re looking at into an image your brain understands. Sight begins here: Light bounces off the flowers and enters this transparent tissue on the orb’s surface, and the cornea bends the light to make the image clearer. cornea

The colored part of the eye (surrounded by the bright white sclera) doesn’t just look beautiful — it’s in charge of changing the size of the pupil.

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pupil This opening in the

iris’s center widens to welcome light when it’s dark and narrows to restrict light when there’s too much, letting us

glimpse those ﬂowers at both daytime and dusk. lens The light bends

even more once it hits the lens, which is situated behind the iris. This structure controls focus, letting us take in the ﬁeld from far away or a single blossom up close. Vitreous humor

Taking up most of the space between the back of the lens and the retina, this clear gel helps keep the eye rounded and nourished. retina The light that

comes in via the cornea

and through the lens winds up at this tissue in the back. Here, photoreceptor cells (including rods and cones) transform light into electrical pulses. The tiny area in the center of the retina called the macula is responsible for our central vision, giving us the ability to see the flowers directly in front of us. The electrical signals travel through the million-plus fibers of this nerve to enter the brain, which identifies the pulses as those beautiful springtime blooms. optic nerve

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EYE DO’S — AND DON’TS Take care of these minor but uncomfortable eye issues the right way so you can stop seeing red ASAP. Eye infections Toss that too-old eye makeup! Bacteria in your eyes can result in redness, itching, swelling, discharge, pain and/or diﬃculty seeing. Contact lens wearers, who may introduce germs as they insert the lenses, are at high risk, says Vatinee Bunya, M.D., codirector of the Penn Dry Eye & Ocular Surface Center and assistant professor of ophthalmology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. Do: Replace mascara every three months to keep it free of

bacteria. And take out contacts at night, Dr. Bunya advises, even if they’re labeled for long-term wear — sleeping in them ups your risk tenfold because it gives bacteria time to multiply. Don’t: Ignore infections — you may need Rx antibiotic drops. Pink eye People commonly refer to any irritant this way, but the term refers to a contagious virus similar to the common cold that inﬂames the mucosal covering of the eye, Dr. Bunya says. Symptoms are the telltale redness in the whites of the eyes or inside lids along with swelling, itching and crusty discharge. Do: Stay away from work or school for seven to 10 days — until after symptoms have totally disappeared — or you could spread it, Dr. Bunya cautions. Wash hands regularly and keep ﬁngers away from eyes. Don’t: Take antibiotics, because they don’t work on viruses and overuse of them contributes to dangerous drug resistance.

Artificial tears may help until it clears up, but if the pain is severe or doesn’t get better, talk to your doctor. Dry eyes and blurry vision Intense watching of screens makes us forget to blink, which leads to these issues as well as headaches. Do: Use the 20-20-20 rule to relax and rewet your eyes: Every 20 minutes, look 20 feet in front of you for 20 seconds. A phone alert can help you remember. Don’t: Set your monitor so high that your eyes must be completely open to see it. Exposing more of your eyeballs to air speeds up evaporation of moisture, Dr. Bunya says. Floaters The clear gel behind the eye clumps together, allowing us to see it. The gel clumps aren’t usually dangerous, but if new floaters appear suddenly or you see sudden flashes of light or shadows, see your doctor to rule out a retinal tear. Do: Leave it be. Your eye and brain will eventually adjust and you’ll stop noticing the floater, says Elena Roth, M.D., a comprehensive ophthalmologist at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami. Don’t: Use eye drops for floaters — they won’t help them disappear. Allergic itches As if sneezing and a runny nose from irritants weren’t bothersome enough! Do: Store preservative-free single-use artificial tears in your refrigerator, Dr. Bunya suggests. The drops help flush out irritants, and the chill feels especially soothing. Allergy eye drops may also provide relief. Don’t: Rub your eyes. Sit on your hands if you must! Rubbing might feel good in the moment, but it releases histamines that worsen itching.

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Munch on veggies.

Carrots, squash and pumpkin are full of vitamin A, which is essential to eye health, Dr. Roth says, and dark leafy greens like spinach, kale and collards are high in the eye-friendly antioxidant lutein.

Give up smoking.

Quitting lowers the risk of not only lung and heart disease, but also age-related macular degeneration, cataracts and optic nerve damage.

Wear shades. Even

in winter it’s important to protect your eyes from ultraviolet rays, which can lead to cataracts and some cancers. Look for large lenses and 99% to 100% blocking of both UVA and UVB radiation.

Grab goggles. Don

safety goggles or eye guards for any sport using a ball or any time you are using a hammer, a nail gun or chemicals that might splash or are grinding metal (such as to make jewelry or home repairs). About 2,000 Americans injure their eyes each day at work, per the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, but experts believe that 90% of those injuries would be less severe or could be prevented with proper protection.

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“wet” version occurs when the macula fills with leaky abnormal blood vessels. Aging and genetics are most to blame, but smoking also increases your risk. help: Treatments have been shown to slow progression and save sight, which is why it’s crucial to diagnose AMD early, Dr. Barbazetto says. Once you hit your midto-late 40s, you should have an eye exam every two years, or annually if you have a family history of AMD. Your doctor will dilate your pupils to look behind them. If early to intermediate AMD is diagnosed, you can take special vitamins packed with C, E, zinc, lutein and other nutrients to slow down the damage. Arresting the wet version requires regular injection of medicine into your eye (doctors do use a numbing agent first). GLAUCOMA What it is: Pressure buildup in the eye can cause damage to the optic nerve over time. Peripheral vision is affected first, but total blindness may eventually result. the cause: Anyone can get it, but age and genetics (especially if you’re African American or Hispanic/Latina) can up the odds. help: See your eye doc for a checkup — half of sufferers don’t know they have the disease. Although physicians may use a test in which a puff of air is blown into your eye for screening, official diagnosis requires a dilated exam to scrutinize the optic nerve as well as other tests. Medicine, lasers and/or surgery can keep the disease from worsening.

THE 5 MOST COMMON VISION ISSUES Early diagnosis and treatment are the best ways to deal with these potential sight stealers. REFRACTIVE ERRORS What it is: Ask anyone with glasses or contacts! These are simply garden-variety nearsightedness and farsightedness as well as astigmatism (distorted vision at all distances) and presbyopia, which is the loss of up-close focusing ability (hello, reading glasses!). These issues happen when the eye can’t properly bend light as it enters. the cause: Being human, basically, although genetics, age and gender play a role. Women 40 and over experience 14% more refractive issues than men. help: Glasses, contact lenses or laser surgery. The National Eye Institute says 11 million Americans aren’t suﬃciently corrected and would see a whole lot better if they were, so update your prescription.

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CATARACT What it is: Proteins in the lenses clump together into clouds, blurring vision. the cause: “When people get old enough, almost everyone has a cataract,” says Dr. Barbazetto, who’s in private practice at Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York. If you have spent a lot of time in the sun, take steroids, have diabetes or smoke or drink a lot, your risk is even higher. help: A cataract can be detected during an eye exam with dilation, but you’ll likely notice it first: Colors will start to look faded, you’ll see a halo around light or you won’t be able to see easily at night. If your cataract is small, try reading with a magnifying glass and using brighter lights at home and the office. If it gets too big, the cure is outpatient surgery to swap an artificial lens in for the clouded one.

MACULAR DEGENERATION What it is: The macula helps us see right in front of us — the person we’re talking to, cars ahead on the road, the text message we’re trying to read. With age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which nearly 2 million Americans have, some suﬀerers may see a gray or black spot in the center, with some vision in the periphery. the cause: Over time, the macula can develop deposits, causing early (also called “dry”) AMD, the most common type. The

DIABETIC RETINOPATHY What it is: Eye problems can be a complication of diabetes, as high blood sugar damages retinal vessels over time. With the many cases of type 2 diabetes in the U.S., this is the leading cause of blindness in American adults. the cause: Poor control of blood sugar can lead to diabetic retinopathy. help: “People with diabetes can prevent this complication with strict glucose control,” says Dr. Roth. If you have diabetes, eat right, exercise, take all prescribed medications, check your blood sugar regularly and get a yearly dilated retinal exam. Lasers, injections and/or surgery can be eﬀective, but only before the loss of sight, which is why early diagnosis is crucial, Dr. Roth says.

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store them,” says Camilo A. Ruiz, D.O., medical director at Choice Physicians Sleep Center in South Florida. The longer you’re without decent rest (and if you go without it for, say, several days in a row), the more likely you are to develop more serious problems. Prolonged sleep deprivation leads to:

and causing inﬂammatory stress. Over months and years, chronic sleep deprivation raises your risk of a whole host of issues, including: Heart disease Weight gain Diabetes

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But that’s not only from getting little sleep — it’s due to a lack of deep sleep and REM sleep. They’re the last two sleep stages (out of four), and the ones crucial for keeping your body and brain functioning optimally. “Slowwave (stage 3) and REM sleep promote memory creation and solidify things we’ve picked up during the day and

And when you shortchange yourself on sleep long-term, you start to see full-body fallout. The reasons aren’t entirely clear, but “with chronic sleep deprivation, a lot of things will go wrong,” says Pradeep Bollu, M.D., a board-certiﬁed sleep specialist and a neurologist with the University of Missouri. Some animal studies have even shown that regularly being sleep-deprived can cause physical damage to the brain, injuring neurons

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Skip the cocktail.

Take a bath.

Block all the light.

A few drinks may make you fall asleep more easily, but alcohol is metabolized quickly. When its eﬀect wears oﬀ, your sleep will be more fragmented, which means you’ll have frequent, often unnoticeable wake-ups that can leave you feeling zonked in the morning.

Your body starts to wind down an hour or two before your bedtime, and research shows that to be the best time for a warm soak. Like aiming a hairdryer at the thermostat to kick-start the AC, a bath will trigger a cooling process that helps you drift oﬀ and get better sleep.

There’s some evidence that light can penetrate eyelids and interfere with melatonin production. Even illumination from streetlights, a clock, the cable box or under the door may have an eﬀect, so it’s worth installing blackout curtains and slipping on an eye mask.

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Pea The unsweetened versions of this new player on the nondairy field pack up to 8 g of protein from a nutrient-dense source and are made of real peas, water and often oils such as algal oil and sunflower oil and emulsifiers like guar and gellan gums. The use of plant oils adds polyunsaturated fatty acids, linked to immunity, heart health and cognition. LAB LOWDOWN: Since pea milk doesn’t contain nuts, lactose or soy, it’s a great choice for those with allergies or intolerances, and it has a comparable nutrient profile to soy. Don’t worry — despite the name, it’s not green, and it doesn’t taste like peas. It’s as creamy as soy with a slightly less nutty flavor.

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There’s a new batch of (creamy!) plant-based milks in town. if you’re not doing dairy for

whatever reason, there are loads of choices for your coffee and granola. Soy and almond milks, of course, have been around for hundreds of years and are mainstays at coffee bars and grocery stores. And as more of us are going plant-based, the $10 billiona-year business is projected to keep growing — great news for people who are vegan, lactose intolerant, trying to rely less on animal products or simply interested in tasting something new. But how do these alternative milks (which are generally made by soaking

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the ingredients in water, then blending and straining for a milky consistency) stack up nutritionally compared with cow’s milk? It depends on which you pick, but generally speaking, if you stick to versions made without sugar, they’re usually lower in calories than even nonfat dairy milk. Keep an eye on protein (aim for at least 4 g per cup) and go for those that are fortiﬁed with vitamin A, calcium and vitamin D to ensure that you’re getting nutrients for strong bones, hormone regulation and general immune support. Vegan? Look for blends that have vitamin B12 and DHA/EPA omega-3s as well.

Oat Oat milk is lower in protein than cow’s milk or soy-based versions (about 1 g to 4 g per cup vs. 8 g). It also has slightly more calories than unsweetened almond milk. To benefit from oatmeal’s soluble fiber — beta-glucan, which some early research has linked to lower cholesterol — try making it at home. LAB LOWDOWN: We love the clean, slightly sweet flavor — it’s like the milk

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plus about 3 g of protein, and it has just 60 calories per cup. LAB LOWDOWN: Flax milk tastes surprisingly similar to cow’s milk, in case you miss the dairy stuff. The somewhat bitter ﬂavor of hemp milk, however, can be an acquired taste, especially if you’re used to the sweeter notes of other plant-based alternatives. — Jaclyn London, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.

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You know about almond milk, but there are also macadamia, walnut and others — practically every kind of nut is being soaked and blended into a milk these days, and each kind has its own beneﬁts. Cashew milk contains zinc, copper and magnesium, which help support the immune system. Peanut milk is often more affordable and higher in protein than other dairy alternatives. Walnut milk is a top pick if you’re looking to boost your intake of plant-based omega-3s. LAB LOWDOWN: These taste strongly of the nuts they’re made from, a plus if you love the earthy, nutty ﬂavor of cashews, walnuts, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts or peanuts. If not, a seed milk might be a better bet.

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If you love down pillows, you can’t go wrong with this one from Home Decorators. Its medium density works for all sleeping positions. Plus, it’s backed by the GH Seal! LAB results We like its smart dual-layer design — an inner chamber of feathers for support with an outer layer of down for a soft, ﬂuﬀy feel.

AMAZONBASICS DOWN ALTERNATIVE SOFT DENSITY PILLOWS, $23 FOR TWO, AMAZON.COM

HOME DECORATORS DOWN SURROUND PILLOW, $30, HOMEDEPOT.COM

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Just as with mattresses, when shopping for pillows, think about how you sleep. Side sleepers need a thick, ﬁrm pillow; stomach sleepers require a soft, thinner one; and back sleepers should go for something in between. An easy ﬁt test: When you’re lying down, your neck shouldn’t tilt in any direction.

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LUXURY COTTON

A top performer in our Lab test, Brooklinen sheets were strong, smooth and pill-resistant and washed well. The ﬁtted sheet’s long and short sides are labeled, so bed-making is a snap.

Wamsutta’s set is made of 100% pima cotton that’s DNA-tested so you know it’s legit. It earned top marks from our Lab for strength, pill resistance and softness.

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WAMSUTTA PIMACOTT 500-TC SHEET SET, $80 FOR FOUR-PIECE QUEEN, BEDBATHANDBEYOND.COM

CRISP PERCALE

BUDGET BUY

If you love an airy, crisp feel to your sheets, Parachute’s 100% cotton set is the one for you. Its fabric was strong and pill-resistant in our review and shrank only a little after washing.

We couldn’t wait to test Mellanni’s polyester microﬁber set, and it didn’t disappoint. The pieces proved shrink- and wrinkleresistant, and our panel loved the supersoft feel.

PARACHUTE PERCALE SHEET SET, $209 FOR FOUR-PIECE QUEEN, PARACHUTEHOME.COM

MELLANNI MICROFIBER SHEET SET, $25 FOR FOURPIECE QUEEN, AMAZON.COM

2 Decide on ﬁll.

3 Consider the care.

Next, think about what the pillow is filled with. Down is the fluffiest, but a down-andfeather combo will be firmer and less expensive. Down alternatives feel soft and, since they’re made with synthetic fill, are even more affordable. Memory foam is thicker and firmer. There are also hybrid ones that mix foam and fiberfill for the best of both.

While most styles are machine washable, some are dry-clean only, have frontloading machine restrictions or advise only spot-treating. Our experts recommend washing pillows two to four times a year to help them last longer. And the last thing you want is one that’s a hassle to keep clean. Check the care label before making a ﬁnal decision.

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INNOVATIVE CONSTRUCTION L.L.Bean’s real-down option is designed with useful features like a gate system to stop the fill from shifting around and built-in loops to help you easily attach a duvet cover. LAB results Consumers love its fluffiness, and our pros love that it has all the “musts” when it comes to down styles, including a down-proof cover and responsibly sourced fill that’s repeatedly cleaned during production. L.L.BEAN PERMABAFFLE BOX GOOSE DOWN COMFORTER, FROM $389, LLBEAN.COM

SOOTHING WEIGHTED BLANKET FLUFFIEST DOWN ALTERNATIVE One of our biggest gripes with comforters? Clumping. That’s why we’re excited about Buffy’s innovative style. Its down-alternative fill is a web of fibers (not clusters) to prevent empty spots, and there’s no box stitching that could compress layers and flatten it. LAB results We were blown away by how incredibly soft and fluffy it was. It’s dryclean only, but you’ll have 30 days to decide if it’s worth it.

Sleep Number’s option looks like a normal throw but feels like a gentle squeeze. Snuggle under it, and the pressure helps increase serotonin (a neurotransmitter that makes you happy and calm) so you can relax and sleep better. LAB results This earned high marks for its softness and quality construction, which keeps the glass pellets distributed evenly. Pick one that’s about 10% of your body weight. SLEEP NUMBER RELAXATION WEIGHTED BLANKET, $200, SLEEPNUMBER.COM

STELLAR SILK PILLOWCASE A top performer in our tests, the Fishers Finery Mulberry silk case proves you don’t have to spend a ton to get the beneﬁts of sleeping on silk— hello, less bedhead and better temp regulation! LAB results At half the price of others, this GH Seal star aced our strength and abrasion tests, which simulate tossing, turning and wear.

BUFFY CLOUD COMFORTER, FROM $130, BUFFY.CO

FISHERS FINERY 100% MULBERRY 25MM SILK PILLOWCASE, $45, FISHERSFINERY.COM

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Great for adding support, Tempur-Pedic’s memory foam adapts to your body to relieve pressure; and it’s famous for reducing motion transfer, so you’ll be less likely to feel your partner tossing and turning. LAB results Reviewers raved about the dense three-inch topper. Plus, the cover is machine washable!

Transform your mattress into a supersoft pillow-top style with Parachute’s down-and-feather topper. If you’re allergic (or want to save some $), opt for the down-alternative version. LAB results We were wowed by the design—its two layers of fill and baffle box construction keep the fill evenly dispersed.

TEMPUR-PEDIC TEMPUR-TOPPER SUPREME, $399 FOR QUEEN, TEMPURPEDIC.COM

PARACHUTE DOWN MATTRESS TOPPER, $359 FOR QUEEN, PARACHUTEHOME.COM

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Sustainable 3 Choice Avocado’s wool-and-latex topper is made with natural materials—without sacriﬁcing quality. Pick Firm or Plush style. LAB results Our textiles and sustainability experts like that it’s made with certiﬁed organic materials so you know the entire manufacturing process meets strict standards. AVOCADO GREEN MATTRESS TOPPER, $449 FOR A QUEEN, AVOCADOGREENMATTRESS.COM

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CLASSIC FLANNEL Ideal for chilly nights, L.L.Bean’s brushed cotton set retains heat to help keep you warm. Choose from diﬀerent plaid colors and with plus, tall and petite sizes. LAB results In our Textiles Lab test, it outperformed other ﬂannels. It held up well in our pros’ evaluations, and our testers rated these PJ’s softer than average. L.L.BEAN SCOTCH PLAID FLANNEL PAJAMAS, $70, LLBEAN.COM

EXPERT & EDITOR FAVORITE

STYLE Lusomé’s cami-and-shorts combo doesn’t just look great; it also helps take the edge oﬀ night sweats, say GH testers. LAB results The winner of our recent Textiles Lab test, this luxe set was the best at managing moisture according to a specialized machine that uses synthetic sweat to analyze fabric. LUSOMÉ GINGER CAMI AND CARA SHORT, $64 EACH, LUSOME.COM

These Under Armour styles are a go-to for many GH staﬀers. We like that the athlete-inspired joggers and tops don’t scream “pajamas,” so you can wear them to walk the dog or run errands. LAB results The lightweight fabric is extra soft and held up to repeated washings in Lab tests. UNDER ARMOUR RECOVERY SLEEPWEAR, FROM $45 PER PIECE, UNDERARMOUR.COM

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Schedule laundry day once a week for your sheets and pillowcases to help them stay fresh. Our Cleaning Lab experts recommend using warm or hot water and tumbling dry on Low to reduce shrinkage, wrinkles and general wear and tear.

LIGHT-BLOCKING EYE MASK Can’t snooze without total darkness, or need a DO NOT DISTURB sign for a power nap? Block light with Bucky’s sleep mask. Its unique contoured design means you can even open your eyes while wearing it, something our testers absolutely loved. LAB results This mask was the top performer in our tests, excelling in both Lab and consumer evaluations. We found that it eﬀectively blocked light, held up well to washing and was easy to put on and take oﬀ. BUCKY 40 BLINKS SLEEP MASK, $15, BUCKY.COM

2 Protect pillows. If your styles are machine washable (most down and ﬁberﬁll ones are), clean two at a time in an agitator-free machine to help maintain their shape. Do this every four to six months. We also recommend using a pillow protector to keep it clean and safe from wear.

3 Speed-dry fluffy items. Pillows and comforters with fill can often end up wet and clumpy after a cycle if they don’t tumble freely in the dryer. To help prevent this, toss in two or three dryer balls at the start and pause the drying cycle a few times to give your bedding a fluff.

up 4 Spruce your mattress. Every few months, vacuum the surface to remove dust. Zap odor by sprinkling on (and brushing in) baking soda. Wait about 15 minutes, then vacuum. Pass a handheld garment steamer over the surface to kill dust mites, then vacuum again.

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CRISPY, CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES Mike Garten. Food styling: Simon Andrews. Prop styling: Lis Engelhart.

PSST! THEY’RE VEGAN We challenged the Test Kitchen to create an ooey gooey chocolate chip cookie so good you’d never guess there are no eggs or butter. You may even replace your classic recipe! P. 124

18 co m f o rt f o o d fav e s and Healthy Hits

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CHEESY SPINACH & MEAT LASAGNA P. 119

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FRIED EGG + PESTO

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CREAMY PARMESAN RISOTTO P. 120

B A BY S P I N AC H + SCALLIONS

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PIGS IN BLANKETS P. 124

SERVE WITH: MAILLE OLD STYLE MUSTARD

Game Day Ringer Wrap cocktail sausages in crescent roll dough, sprinkle with caraway seeds and watch these pigs ï¬&#x201A;y off the app table.

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S H E E T PA N CO O K I N G : 70 E A SY R EC I P E S Hungry for more? We got you! Our new cookbook is packed with tips, tricks and amazingly tasty sheet pan supper ideas from the experts in the GH Test Kitchen. Get excited for yummy (and mess-free!) weeknight meals. $8.50, AVAILABLE WHEREVER BOOKS ARE SOLD

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Sheet Pan Shrimp: Food styling by Maggie Ruggiero, prop styling by Cate Geiger Kalus.

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Classic Diner Grilled cheese meets burger in this epically gooey griddled sandwich.

SECRET I N G R E D I E N T:

M AYO Instead of spreading butter on the outside of the bread before griddling, we use a generous schmear of mayo, ensuring the crispiest sandwiches.

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Roast Chicken 2.0 Removing the backbone from (a.k.a. butterďŹ&#x201A;ying or spatchcocking) a whole chicken cuts 30 to 40 minutes off the cooking time.

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Take out the gizzards and cut out the backbone.

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Flip over and create a notch on each side of the breastbone.

Break the breastbone by pressing down.

Tuck the wing tips behind the body.

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CORNED BEEF + ROASTED CABBAGE P. 120

Easy Weeknights

Danielle Daly. Food styling: Barrett Washburne. Prop styling: Cate Geiger Kalus.

Make a fresh and delicious dinner in less time than you’d need to order takeout

COMFORT FOOD

No-Cook Peanut Chicken Noodles Prep 20 min. | Total 25 min.

1. Place one 7- to 8-oz pkg. thin rice noodles in large bowl, cover with boiling water and let soak until tender, 7 to 9 min.; drain. 2. Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk together 1⁄3 cup each peanut butter and rice vinegar, 1⁄4 cup lowsodium soy sauce, 2 Tbsp water, 1 Tbsp sriracha and 1⁄4 tsp salt. Add noodles and toss to coat, adding

more water 1 Tbsp at a time if noodles seem dry. 3. Fold in 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast; 1 cup frozen shelled edamame (thawed); 8 oz carrots (about 2 large carrots, coarsely grated) and 1⁄4 cup cilantro, chopped; toss to combine. Top with chopped roasted peanuts and additional cilantro if desired.

SERVES 4 About 500 cal, 14.5 g fat (3 g sat), 34 g pro, 980 mg sodium, 61 g carb, 4 g fiber

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Herbed Mojo Steak with Crispy Potatoes Prep 20 min. | Total 55 min.

1. In blender, puree 3 cloves garlic (grated); 1 small red chile (thinly sliced); 1⁄3 cup each fresh ﬂat-leaf parsley leaves, cilantro and basil; 2 Tbsp each fresh lime juice and fresh orange juice; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 1⁄4 tsp ground cumin and 1⁄4 tsp salt until smooth.

3. Meanwhile, heat oven to 425°F. Grease large rimmed baking sheet with 1 Tbsp oil. Add 2 small red onions (cut into 1⁄2-in.-thick wedges) and 4 small yellow potatoes (cut into 3⁄4-in.-thick wedges) to sheet, season with 1⁄2 tsp each salt and pepper and roast until browned and tender, 20 to 25 min. 4. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in large skillet on medium. Season steaks with 1⁄4 tsp each salt and pepper; cook until desired doneness, 8 to 9 min. per side for medium-rare. Serve with vegetables and reserved sauce. SERVES 4 About 530 cal, 26 g fat (7.5 g sat), 39 g pro, 605 mg sodium, 36 g carb, 5 g fiber

GREAT FOR GUESTS

Crispy Pork Milanese with Apple-Ginger Salad Prep 20 min. | Total 25 min.

1. Season four 5-oz boneless pork chops (about 1⁄2 in. thick) with 1⁄4 tsp each salt and pepper, then pound between 2 pieces of parchment to 1⁄4 in. thick. 2. In shallow bowl, beat 2 large eggs; place 1 cup panko into another bowl. Working 1 at a time, coat cutlets first in eggs, letting excess drip off, then in panko, pressing gently to help it adhere. 3. Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in large skillet on medium. Cook cutlets until golden brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 min. per side; transfer to plates. 4. Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk together 1 Tbsp each white wine vinegar and olive oil, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger and 1⁄2 tsp each Dijon mustard and honey. Toss with 2 Gala apples (cored and thinly sliced) and 2 stalks celery (very thinly sliced), then fold in 2 scallions (thinly sliced) and 1⁄2 cup flatleaf parsley leaves. Serve over cutlets. SERVES 4 About 485 cal, 24.5 g fat (7 g sat), 34 g pro, 320 mg sodium, 30 g carb, 3 g fiber

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Steak: Mike Garten, food styling by Christine Albano, prop styling by Alex Mata. Pork: Mike Garten, food styling by Christine Albano, prop styling by Lis Engelhart.

2. Transfer 1⁄4 cup sauce to dish; add two 1-in.-thick strip steaks, turning to coat (reserve remaining sauce). Let sit 15 min.

Eat in peace. For once.

Zesty Seafood Stew Prep 20 min. | Total 25 min.

2. Add 1 cup dry white wine and simmer until reduced by half, 5 min. Stir in one 14-oz can crushed tomatoes and 2 cups low-sodium seafood broth

or chicken broth and return to a simmer. 3. Add 1⁄2 lb each peeled and deveined medium shrimp, mussels (rinsed) and cod (cut into 2-in. pieces). Simmer until ﬁsh and shrimp are opaque throughout and mussels have opened, 3 to 4 min. Sprinkle with 1⁄4 cup fresh ﬂat-leaf parsley leaves (chopped) and serve with crusty bread.

SERVES 4 About 265 cal, 10 g fat (1.5 g sat), 28 g pro, 965 mg sodium, 18 g carb, 4 g fiber

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Danielle Daly. Food styling: Eugene Jho. Prop styling: Cate Geiger Kalus.

ONE POT

1. Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in large pot on medium. Add 1 bulb fennel (quartered, cored and thinly sliced), 1⁄4 tsp red pepper ﬂakes and 1⁄2 tsp each salt and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 6 min. Stir in 4 cloves garlic (grated); cook 1 min.

A STEP AHEAD FOR THEIR

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Roasted Squash Couscous Salad Prep 15 min. | Total 35 min.

1. Heat oven to 450°F. On rimmed baking sheet, toss 1 medium butternut squash (peeled and cut into 1⁄2-in. pieces) with 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1⁄2 tsp each salt and pepper. Roast until golden brown and tender, 20 to 25 min. Meanwhile, cook 11⁄2 cups pearl couscous per pkg. directions. Drain and refrigerate until ready to use.

2. In large bowl, whisk together 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, 11⁄2 Tbsp oil and 2 tsp honey. Toss in 1⁄2 small red onion (thinly sliced) and let sit 5 min. 3. Toss couscous with onion mixture, then fold in squash, 4 cups baby arugula, 1⁄2 cup blanched almonds (toasted and roughly chopped) and 2 oz pecorino cheese (shaved with peeler).

SERVES 4 About 620 cal, 21.5 g fat (4.5 g sat), 21 g pro, 435 mg sodium, 89 g carb, 10 g fiber

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Mike Garten. Food styling: Simon Andrews. Prop styling: Lis Engelhart.

Cook the squash and couscous and refrigerate up to 2 days, then toss with the dressing and lettuce before serving.

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3. Scatter shrimp over zucchini, drizzle with remaining Tbsp oil and sprinkle with feta. Roast until shrimp are opaque throughout, 5 to 7 min.

MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE Banza’s lasagna noodles (made with chickpeas) bake up like the real deal and have nearly twice the protein of normal pasta. $4 for 9-oz box, eatbanza.com

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SERVES 4 About 200 cal, 13.5 g fat (5.5 g sat), 11 g pro, 715 mg sodium, 10 g carb, 2 g fiber

ULTIM ATE PAT T Y MELT

Active 15 min. | Total 20 min.

CHEESY SPINACH & MEAT L A SAGNA

Active 30 min. | Total 1 hr.

Mike Garten.

2 Tbsp olive oil 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 lb ground pork Kosher salt and pepper 1⁄3 cup tomato paste 3⁄4 cup dry white wine 3⁄4 cup flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped and divided 1 15-oz container part-skim ricotta cheese 1⁄4 cup plus 2 Tbsp grated pecorino cheese 4 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped 4 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese, coarsely grated and divided 6 no-boil lasagna noodles 1. Heat oven to 425°F. Heat oil and garlic in large skillet on medium. Add pork, season with 1⁄4 tsp each salt and pepper and cook, breaking pork up with spoon, until beginning to brown, 5 to 6 min. Add tomato

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paste and cook, stirring, 2 min. Add wine and simmer 2 min. Fold in 1⁄4 cup parsley. 2. Meanwhile, in bowl, combine ricotta, 1⁄4 cup pecorino and 1⁄4 tsp each salt and pepper. Fold in spinach, all but 1⁄2 cup mozzarella and remaining 1⁄2 cup parsley. 3. Spread 1⁄2 cup meat sauce on bottom of 8-in. square baking dish. Top with 2 noodles and spread one-third (about 1⁄4 cup) of remaining sauce over the top. Dollop with one-third (about 1 cup) of ricotta mixture; repeat. Place remaining 2 noodles on top; spread with remaining sauce and dollop with remaining ricotta mixture. 4. Sprinkle with remaining 1⁄2 cup mozzarella and 2 Tbsp pecorino, cover tightly with an oiled piece of foil (to prevent sticking) and bake 15 min. Uncover and bake until noodles are tender and top is golden brown, 8 to 10 min. SERVES 4 About 625 cal, 30 g fat (13.5 g sat), 53 g pro, 855 mg sodium, 36 g carb, 3 g fiber

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SHEET PA N SHR IMP & ZOODLES

Active 10 min. | Total 25 min.

11⁄2 lbs spiralized zucchini 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided Kosher salt and pepper 20 large peeled and deveined shrimp 4 scallions, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 small red chile, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp dry white wine 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled 1. Heat oven to 475°F. On large rimmed baking sheet, toss zucchini with 1 Tbsp oil and 1⁄4 tsp each salt and pepper; arrange in an even layer and roast 6 min. 2. Meanwhile, in large bowl, toss shrimp, scallions, garlic and chile with wine, lemon juice and 1⁄4 tsp each salt and pepper.

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1 lb ground beef chuck Kosher salt and pepper 1⁄3 cup mayonnaise 8 thin slices rye bread 6 thin slices Swiss cheese 1 cup caramelized onions 6 thin slices American cheese 1. Shape beef into 4 thin patties slightly larger than slices of bread. Heat large cast-iron skillet on medium-high. Season patties with 1⁄2 tsp each salt and pepper and cook 2 min. per side; transfer to plate. 2. Wipe out skillet and return to medium-low heat. Spread mayonnaise on 1 side of each slice of bread. In two batches, place 2 slices bread, mayonnaise side down, in skillet. Top each with 11⁄2 slices Swiss cheese, 1 beef patty, 1⁄4 cup caramelized onions, 11⁄2 slices American cheese and second slice of bread, mayonnaise side up. Place small skillet (wrapped in foil) on top of sandwiches to press and cook until bread is golden brown and crisp, 3 min. per side. SERVES 4 About 655 cal, 40.5 g fat (14.5 g sat), 36 g pro, 1,190 mg sodium, 33 g carb, 4 g fiber

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Tbsp unsalted butter Tbsp olive oil medium onion, finely chopped cloves garlic, finely chopped cups Arborio rice Kosher salt and pepper cup dry white wine cups low-sodium chicken broth cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving Assorted stir-ins and toppings (spinach, scallions, fried egg, pesto, lemon, peas, pea shoots and/or basil)

1. Press Sauté on an electric pressure cooker, adjust to medium and heat

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butter and oil with onion, then cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 min. Stir in garlic and cook 2 min. 2. Stir in rice and 1 tsp salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and toasted, 4 to 6 min. Add wine and cook until absorbed, about 1 min. Stir in broth, then press Cancel. 3. Lock lid and cook on high pressure 5 min. Use quick-release method to release pressure, then open lid. Stir risotto until liquid has been absorbed, 2 to 3 min. Stir in Parmesan. Stir in ﬂavorings and dress with toppings, then serve with additional Parmesan and cracked pepper if desired.

1. Place corned beef in large pot. Add ale, onion, garlic, bay leaves, 11⁄2 cups water and contents of spice packet (if included) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until tender and easily pierced with fork, 21⁄2 to 3 hr. 2. Half an hour before corned beef is ﬁnished, heat oven to 425°F. Heat large cast-iron skillet on medium-high. Season cabbage with 1⁄2 tsp each salt and pepper. In batches, add 1 Tbsp oil and 4 pieces cabbage and cook until golden brown, 3 min. per side; transfer to rimmed baking sheet and repeat. 3. Transfer beef to foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Transfer both beef and cabbage baking sheets to oven and roast until cabbage is just tender and beef has browned, 12 to 15 min. 4. Transfer beef to cutting board and thinly slice. Serve with roasted cabbage and sprinkle with parsley. SERVES 8 (with leftover beef) About 405 cal, 30.5 g fat (9.5 g sat), 27 g pro, 1,515 mg sodium, 6 g carb, 2 g fiber

Active 30 min. | Total 30 min.

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Tbsp olive oil large onion, chopped cloves garlic, pressed red chile, finely chopped Tbsp finely grated peeled fresh ginger Tbsp garam masala Tbsp ground coriander tsp sweet paprika Kosher salt and pepper Tbsp tomato paste lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-in. chunks cup low-sodium chicken broth cup whole-milk yogurt, plus more for serving Cooked rice and cilantro leaves, for serving

1. Heat oil in large Dutch oven on medium-high. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, 3 to 5 min. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 4 min. more. Stir in garlic and chile and cook 1 min. Stir in ginger, garam masala, coriander, paprika and 1⁄2 tsp salt and cook, stirring, 2 min. Stir in tomato paste and cook 2 min. 2. Season chicken with 1⁄2 tsp each salt and pepper, then add to pot and cook, tossing occasionally, until no longer pink, 5 min. Stir in broth and gently simmer, covered, until chicken is cooked through, 6 to 8 min. Stir in yogurt and serve over rice, sprinkled with cilantro if desired. SERVES 6 About 220 cal, 8.5 g fat (1.5 g sat), 28 g pro, 395 mg sodium, 8 g carb, 2 g fiber

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1 3-lb piece corned beef (with spice packet if included) 1 12-oz bottle pale ale 1 medium onion, quartered 2 cloves garlic 2 dried bay leaves 1 small head green cabbage (about 13⁄4 lbs), cut into 8 wedges Kosher salt and pepper 2 Tbsp olive oil Chopped parsley, for serving

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SERVES 4 About 405 cal, 11 g fat (4 g sat), 14 g pro, 725 mg sodium, 65 g carb, 4 g fiber

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To Keep Walnuts Fresh, Keep Them Cold

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Active 10 min. | Total 30 min.

This pretty-in-pink version of the Prohibitionera sidecar calls for cherry liqueur (we like Cherry Heering) instead of the traditional orange. In a cocktail shaker ﬁlled with ice, shake 1⁄4 cup cognac, 2 Tbsp Cherry Heering, 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 dashes bitters until cold. Strain into a coupe and serve with brandied cherries.

LEMON-TH YME BU T TER FLIED ROA STED CHICK EN

Active 15 min. | Total 1 hr.

2 heads garlic, halved through equators 2 lemons, 1 sliced and 1 cut into wedges 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1⁄2 bunch fresh thyme, divided 1 31⁄2- to 4-lb chicken, backbone removed (see instructions, page 108) Kosher salt and pepper 1. Heat oven to 425°F. On rimmed baking sheet, toss garlic and sliced lemon with 1 Tbsp oil; toss with half of thyme and arrange in center of sheet. Place chicken on top, rub with remaining Tbsp oil and season with 1⁄2 tsp each salt and pepper. Scatter lemon wedges around it and roast 20 min. 2. Scatter remaining thyme around chicken and roast until chicken is golden brown and cooked through (165°F on instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh), about 30 min. more. SERVES 4 About 655 cal, 46.5 g fat (10.5 g sat), 49 g pro, 1,325 mg sodium, 10 g carb, 3 g fiber

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PULL-A PA RT PIGS IN BL A NK ETS

Active 10 min. | Total 30 min.

2 8-oz tubes refrigerated crescent-roll dough 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 12-oz pkg. cocktail franks 1 large egg 1 tsp caraway seeds Mustard, for serving

SERVES 10 About 280 cal, 18 g fat (4.5 g sat), 8 g pro, 735 mg sodium, 20 g carb, 0 g fiber

CR ISPY, CHEW Y VEGAN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOK IES M V Active 20 min. | Total 35 min. plus freezing

2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1⁄2 tsp kosher salt 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1⁄2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar 1⁄2 cup canola oil 1⁄4 cup water 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1. In medium bowl, whisk together ﬂour, baking soda and salt. Toss with chocolate. 2. In second bowl, break up brown sugar, making sure there are no lumps. Add

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granulated sugar, oil, water and vanilla and whisk to combine. Add ﬂour mixture and mix until just combined (there should be no streaks of ﬂour). 3. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. Spoon out 1⁄4-cupfuls of dough into mounds, 2 in. apart, gently gathering dough together with hands without pressing. (Dough will be crumbly.) Freeze 30 min. 4. Heat oven to 375°F. Bake cookies, rotating position of pans after 6 min., until edges are golden brown, 10 to 13 min. total (cookies will be soft and will continue to cook). Let cool on pan on wire rack.

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1. Heat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheet with parchment. Unroll dough and brush with mustard. Cut each triangle in half to create 2 triangles. 2. Place 1 frank on wide end of triangle, then roll up and place on prepared sheet (place ﬁrst 2 franks at 12 and 6 o’clock to help in arranging evenly). Repeat with remaining franks and triangles, arranging in 2 concentric circles (starting second circle at 12 and 6 o’clock again), making sure dough on both circles touches. 3. Beat egg with 1 Tbsp water, brush over dough and sprinkle with caraway seeds. Bake until golden brown, 18 to 22 min. Serve with mustard.

MAKES 12 About 400 cal, 20.5 g fat (7 g sat), 4 g pro, 190 mg sodium, 50 g carb, 1 g fiber

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sung, when the birthday kid takes a big breath and gets ready to blow out the candles on his or her cake. “Make a wish!” the parents say. “But don’t tell anyone what it is. If you tell, it won’t come true!” I hate this moment. We’re supposed to have big dreams and wild ambitions — for family, career, success, recognition — yet we’re taught from birthday number one that saying what we want out loud is a bad idea. It’s a jinx. It’s embarrassing. No matter what your aspirations are, you’ll never reach them if you don’t try. But it’s hard to muster up the conﬁdence to try without having your loved ones cheering you on, and they’re not even going to get the chance to support you if you never let them know what your dreams are. That’s why I do the birthday cake thing a little differently with my kids. At candle time, I scream, “Make a wish! Say it out loud! Yell it at the top of your lungs!” And then we all cheer for one another’s biggest dreams and do what we can to make sure they come true. My hope is to give my kids the conﬁdence to dream out loud. I want to show them

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that ridiculously good things do happen, even if they seem completely unbelievable. I mean, that’s exactly what turned out to be the case for me. When my second husband, Philip, and I got married, we couldn’t afford a honeymoon. We were living in a small, rundown apartment in Alhambra, CA, with my 6-year-old son, Luka, and 4-year-old daughter, Matea. We were a very typical young family: We didn’t have all the resources we dreamed of, but we had a surplus of love. A few days after our wedding, I was running around our Author Kristina Kuzmič with her husband, Philip, and kids apartment as usual, doing, doing, doing, knowing I’d still probLuka, Ari and Matea. ably finish the day asking myself, How did I get nothing done today when I did so many things? (answer: motherhood!), when Philip startled me with a question. videos when I met him. He not only indulged my crazy, wacky “What do you want to do? I mean, besides being a mother?” Philip’s question genuinely caught me off guard. “I have no sense of humor but encouraged it, and through his editing he made me shine. idea. I really don’t know.” Finally, on April 26, 2010, my 31st birthday, I launched my This realization made me a bit emotional. I had once had first blog, Sticky Cook. The name came from the idea that dreams and creative ambitions. How was I suddenly this lost? Philip handed me his car keys. “Go somewhere where you everything in my life was sticky: My finances were sticky, my can think. Get away from the distractions of parenting and divorce was sticky, my relationships with family and my ex think about what you would have wanted to do if life hadn’t were sticky, my children were sticky (because children, for some reason, even seconds after gotten so hard.” washing their hands, are always A few hours later, I returned sticky) and my favorite foods were home with a gas tank on empty and GOOD THINGS sticky too. My tagline read Life is my mind on full blast. “I want to do sticky…Dig in! Instead of trying to something with cooking!” I said as DO HAPPEN, EVEN make life seem flawless, I wanted I charged back into the apartment. people to embrace the mess IF THEY SEEM “When I was at my lowest, cooking and the chaos and still create was what made me feel alive. Being something delicious from it. able to feed people made me feel I was so proud to have seen this like I had something to offer when project through, and so grateful I had almost nothing. I’m thinking for Brian and Philip and Jo and maybe I could start a website where everyone who’d come together to I post my recipes. And maybe we help me make this dream a reality could figure out a way to film some by my birthday deadline. It felt cooking videos? I want to make the people who are watching feel empowered. I want to make other so good to celebrate this milestone with friends who’d been moms laugh and maybe even give them a little hope that their cheering me on every step of the way. There were even a few lives and their kitchens and their cooking skills don’t have to people with no prior connection to me at all who came across my videos or recipes and shared them online. I was thrilled. be perfect.” “This is awesome! How can I help?” Philip pulled me in When I blew out the candles on my cake that night, I wished that this new adventure would thrive. And I wished it out loud. for a hug. See that response? That’s the response we all deserve when we articulate a new dream. We all need a Philip. I spent the next seven months revisiting all my favorite recTHE ADVENTURE ipes. I had learned to cook from my grandmother, who never CONTINUES! Kuzmič became a viral measured anything, and so neither did I. But now I had to start sensation for her baldly honest measuring out every single thing to write down my recipes in cooking and parenting videos, a way anyone could follow. My goal was to launch my website catching the attention of — and on my birthday (April 26) with exactly 79 recipes (because I was winning — Oprah’s Search for born in 1979). the Next TV Star in 2011. Since Philip saved up money and surprised me with a laptop so then, she’s become a renowned I could start building my site. Jo, my best friend, spent hours speaker, writer and parenting editing my recipes to make sure everything was grammatically inspiration. This essay is correct. I was introduced to Brian Hardin, a tall, laid-back hipexcerpted from her first book, pie who had already worked on a few documentaries and music Hold On, But Don’t Hold Still.

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THE SCOOP ON POOP Not only will leaving your dog’s business where he drops it annoy your neighbors, but it can also spread pathogens. Animal waste carries disease, and rain can wash it into the water supply, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). Never ﬂush your cat’s waste down the toilet either. Cat feces can carry toxoplasmosis, a disease caused by parasites that live on it. Instead, toss both in your garbage — use biodegradable waste bags to reduce the environmental impact. Also, try a greener cat litter made of shredded paper, walnut shells or wood shavings instead of bentonite clay or silica.

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SUSTAINABLE “STUFF” Choosing pet toys made of recycled materials can help lessen the environmental load, even if your pup chews through them quickly. And when your puppy or kitten outgrows his or her gear or you no longer need gently used toys, unopened leftover food, beds or bowls, consider donating them. Animal shelters are in constant need of goods to help animals in their care. But call your local shelter or rescue organization before dropping stuff off. Some feed their pets a specific food or have particular requirements. — Lizz Schumer

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