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CATCH THE DRIPS Wipe away fresh paint droplets with a damp cloth.

Leave your mark with DIY “wallpaper”

Sponge painting is a simple way to take a blank wall from dull to dazzling. Dip the straight edge of a kitchen sponge in paint, then gently press it against the wall. Take inspiration from this entryway designed by bloggers Niña Williams and Cecilia Moyer and group the lines in threes, using a level to ensure straightness. Give your handiwork the space to shine by keeping decor to a minimum, adding sleek hooks and framed prints in complementary tones.

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Part of the allium family, this zesty, tender herb offers subtle onion-garlic flavor that’s perfect for spring dishes. Here are our Test Kitchen’s favorite ways to use it:

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FRESH IS BEST The hollow, delicate stems are best enjoyed raw or lightly cooked.

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55 In blender, puree 1 bunch chives and 1⁄2 cup canola or grapeseed oil until smooth. Transfer to small saucepan and cook on medium until mixture begins to simmer, about 3 min. Pour through coﬀee ﬁlter set over measuring cup. Drizzle over soups, eggs and your favorite vegetables.

CHERRY TOMATO DRESSING

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To large mason jar, add 1 small shallot (thinly sliced), 1⁄3 cup 1-in. pieces chives, 1⁄4 cup each basil and parsley (roughly chopped), 1⁄2 lb cherry or grape tomatoes (quartered), 3⁄4 cup oil, 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar and 1⁄2 tsp each kosher salt and pepper; shake vigorously. Add another 1⁄2 lb cherry tomatoes (halved) and shake. Spoon over cooked steak, ﬁsh or chicken.

In food processor, pulse 8 oz fresh goat cheese (at room temp) and 1⁄2 cup ricotta; 2 tsp grated lemon zest plus 2 Tbsp lemon juice; and 1⁄2 tsp each kosher salt and pepper until smooth. Transfer to bowl and fold in 1⁄2 cup chopped chives and 1⁄3 cup mint leaves (chopped). Serve with radishes.

APRIL 2022 VOL. 273, NO. 3 Good Housekeeping® (ISSN 0017-209X) is published monthly (except combined issues in Jan/ Feb and July/Aug), 10 times a year, by Hearst, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019, U.S.A. Steven R. Swartz, President & Chief Executive Officer; William R. Hearst III, Chairman; Frank A. Bennack, Jr., Executive Vice Chairman; Mark E. Aldam, Chief Operating Officer. Hearst Magazines, Inc.: Debi Chirichella, President & Treasurer; Kate Lewis, Chief Content Officer; Kristen M. O’Hara, Chief Business Officer; Catherine A. Bostron, Secretary. © 2022 by Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Good Housekeeping is a registered trademark of Hearst Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at New York, NY, and additional entry post offices. Canada Post International Publications mail product (Canadian distribution) sales agreement no. 40012499. Editorial and advertising offices: 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3797. Subscription Prices: United States and possessions: $24.97 for one year; Canada, add $8; all other countries, add $22. Subscription Services: Good Housekeeping will, upon receipt of a complete subscription order, undertake fulfillment of that order so as to provide the first copy for delivery by the Postal Service or alternate carrier within 4–6 weeks. POSTMASTER: Send all UAA to CFS. (See DMM 707.4.12.5); NONPOSTAL AND MILITARY FACILITIES: Send address corrections to Good Housekeeping, P.O. Box 6000, Harlan, IA 51593. For customer service, changes of address and subscription orders, log on to goodhousekeeping.com/service, or write to Customer Service Department, Good Housekeeping, P.O. Box 6000, Harlan, IA 51593.

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Bunny Cover: Photographed by Mike Garten; food styling by Christine Albano; craft and prop styling by Alex Mata.

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Books In Bloom FEEL-GOOD READ

Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett

Books: Jeffrey Westbrook; on-set styling by Miako Katoh; prop styling by Alex Mata.

Emma Starling was born with special healing abilities, but her life has basically gone downhill since. After dropping out of medical school, she returns to her small New Hampshire hometown to help care for her ailing father, Clive, who’s dying of a brain disease and hallucinating the ghost of a long-dead naturalist and his animal companions. As if that weren’t enough, her childhood best friend is missing, and Clive is the only one who seems to care. As Emma tries to put her life back together and keep her dad safe through the end of his, she helps her family and their little town realize what’s really important. This tragicomic novel is heartfelt, touching and delightfully quirky. You’ll fall in love with the offbeat cast of characters (both living and dead) and ﬁnd yourself rooting for them right through the last page. $28

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Disorientation by Elaine Hsieh Chou

Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel

Ingrid has hit a wall in her Ph.D. research on poet Xiao-Wen Chou, whom she never wanted to study in the ﬁrst place, when she comes across a note that leads her to realize he might not have been who he seemed to be. Her investigation, which involves some light breaking and entering and culminates in a clumsy attempt at revealing Chou’s true identity, uncovers a scandal that threatens her relationship with her ﬁancé, the stability of her academic department and even her sense of self. Before long, Ingrid is questioning all that she knows about, well, just about everything. This fresh, hilarious, thoughtful satire will make you consider cultural identity in a whole new way. $28

If you loved Station Eleven and The Glass Hotel, you’ll devour this dystopian novel that’s about time travel and mystery as much as it is about love, the importance of family and how much our individual actions impact the world. With vivid and memorable characters, gorgeously imaginative settings and a plot that will have you gasping aloud, it ping-pongs from an eerie encounter in North America in 1912 to the anxiety of trying to escape a plague-ravaged Earth to moon colonies that feel at once just like home and far from it. This is a triumph of science ﬁction, so give it a try even if the genre usually leaves you cold. $25

To learn more about our uplifting picks, their authors and other books we love, visit goodhousekeeping.com/gh-book-club.

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Transform Your Life With Our

“Get It Done” Challenge Make this the year you ﬁnally cross off everything on your to-do list. Gain more conﬁdence with each successfully completed task and more energy to take on the next. Join us and commit to feeling totally in control of your life by the end of April — we’ll give you the tools!

seem like a big deal, ticking things off your to-do list can make everything in your life feel more manageable, which gives you a major self-esteem boost. “The simple act of taking care of our personal environments can be incredibly beneﬁcial to our mental health,” explains Kate Ecke, L.C.S.W., owner of The Unconventional Therapists. “You’re sending yourself the message that you care enough about yourself to take care of the space you live in.” The best part: None of the individual tasks in this challenge should feel overwhelming — most of them take less than 30 minutes to complete. See for yourself!

DAYS 1 TO 3: Take charge of your closets. We’ll oﬀer counterintuitive tips on where to start (hint: not in the front of the closet!) and an easy sorting system that will leave little room for indecision from Jamie Novak, author of Keep This, Toss That.

“get it done” digital guide Ready to cross more items off the list? Dig into our full “Get It Done” Challenge when you join GH+ to get your premium subscription today. With this membership, you can participate in all GH+ challenges, like this one; read exclusive GH stories online; score major discounts; and even get a chance to become a product tester! For as little as 40¢ a week, members get access to all GH content (including a print subscription) and so much more. Just scan this code with your phone's camera.

DAYS 5 AND 6: Secure your information. Make sure your important documents are protected in case of data loss, ransomware attacks or natural disasters, with expert tips tailored to both PC and Mac users. DAYS 11 AND 12: Get on top of your calendar. If you can’t remember when your last dental cleaning was, then it’s time to get some appointments on the calendar. Our pro tricks and recommended apps will make it easy to keep track.

Become a GH+ Member and access our full “Get It Done” Challenge at goodhousekeeping.com /joinnow.

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Getting organized won’t happen in a day — and that’s OK. In fact, spreading your to-do list out over the course of the month will make the project seem far less daunting. “Visualizing the end goal and breaking down the tasks to get yourself there helps put the goal within reach and make it not feel as overwhelming,” says professional organizer and interior designer Jeffrey Phillip. “As we accomplish the tasks, we create positive reinforcement to continue to push ourselves forward and make more changes.” Even if those small jobs don’t

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the magic of family I’d never been much of a baby person. That is, I hadn’t until I held my cousin’s daughter for the first time and instantly felt the love. Hannah was just 3 days old and one of the tiniest things I could imagine. That heartstring pull happened again when I first laid eyes on my best friends’ babies, eventually my own (no surprise!) and finally my niece and nephews. I figure this is a fairly common phenomenon. When any of us first encounters a child of someone we love and know well, we experience an almost instant bond. Family, whether it’s one you’re born into or one you choose, can be a magical force. Just as there are infinite ways to define family, there are unique concoctions within it based on our experiences, life stages and philosophies; our kids’ personalities, temperaments and abilities; and countless micro considerations such as what a kid will eat at school…if they eat lunch at all! When my son was a toddler, I struggled with discipline, how to know what was not enough and what was too much. So I called up my dad, a teacher for decades, and asked him what parenting style he thought yielded the most well-adjusted kids. His answer was pretty simple: You can’t really go wrong as long as (1) your child clearly understands that they are loved unconditionally and (2) your approach to discipline is consistent, regardless of how strict (or not!) you are. The takeaway? I probably won’t mess my kid up too badly as long as I deliver love and consistency (and don’t accidentally put him out with the recycling!). My dad’s “recipe” certainly calms me when the idea of parenting becomes overwhelming, and I hope it has the same effect on you. As our cover stars, Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb, share on our flip side, there is no single “right” way — and both becoming and being a parent can be an adventure as original as you are. and more time for magic!

We had so much fun working with Today show coanchors Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb — and literally laughed and cried over their tales of motherhood. Flip over for their story, page 26.

I’ve been seeing QR codes everywhere these days, from restaurants to museums. I love the idea that anyone can access a complete menu or additional information just by aiming their phone at a code. In this issue, we’re excited to make use of our own QR codes. Look for them — it’s a bit like a really easy egg hunt! Just focus your phone’s camera on the code, and a link will pop up. Click the link to see tons of extras, from videos of our recipes to craft instructions.

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Francisco: Alvaro Goveia. Group photo: Mike Garten; styling by Kristen Saladino. Savannah’s hair styled by Kelly O’Neill; Savannah’s makeup by Edna De Jesus. Hoda’s hair styled by Laura Castorino; Hoda’s makeup by Mary Kahler. Prop styling by Karin Olsen. On-set styling by Alex Mata. Manicurist: Tatyana Molot.

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Transform a subdued bookshelf into a fun focal point with a pop of bold color. Coordinate with the room’s furnishings for a cohesive look, as Judy Pickett of Design Lines Signature did in this vibrant entryway, and keep decor to a minimum. “Stick with a muted palette for the objects on the shelves so they don’t distract from the color,” Pickett advises.

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Bleached Italian Ruscus makes a great no-fuss centerpiece. Mix and match with more colorful ﬂowers or use alone for a fresh pop of white.

Give a paper egg carton new life by turning the cups into colorful blooms. Paint them in a range of springy shades and bask in their beauty all season long.

Try an Easter bouquet with an array of fresh spring ﬂowers like ranunculus, wax ﬂowers, anemones and sweet pea.

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Fluffy Table Favor Leave something sweet at every seat. Form cotton candy into a tiny nest, then place a sweet egg in the center.

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Cheery Carrot Wreath

Paint egg cups in lively hues and glue on felt beaks. Place dry dyed eggs inside and tuck a few feathers behind them.

Turn orange wooden beads and shredded-paper grass into carrots for a wreath the Easter Bunny would adore.

Rainbow Meringues

Custom Bunny Cards

For these dainty desserts, pipe and bake pastel meringues and make sandwiches with cream cheese frosting. RECIPE, P. 65

Draw on a nose and whiskers, then use washi tape for ears. Add a cheerful message and send it to some “bunny” special.

Party Platter Build a dessert board with a mix of store-bought sweets and homemade treats, like white chocolate meltaways sprinkled with freeze-dried fruit. RECIPES, P. 66

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Cottontail Confections Decorate sugar cookies with icing and, before it has set, sprinkle on shredded coconut to create fuzzy tails.

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A Fluffy Welcome A bunny-shaped wreath form gets a whole new look with a few clever add-ons. Hot-glue cotton ﬂowers around the body of the bunny and sprinkle ﬂowers (real or faux) throughout for a front-door-worthy display.

Woven Wonder

Knit craft styling: Mariana Tuma.

Make any basket Easter-ready by attaching a sturdy handle to it. To crochet this one, pick yarn in pretty pastels or go with something more neutral for year-round ﬂair. To access the pattern, scan the code on page 18 with your phone’s camera or go to goodhousekeeping.com/stitchclub.

a d d h ei ght w it h tr ay cei ling s. A tray (or recessed) ceiling, as in this New York City apartment, makes a spacechallenged room seem larger by drawing the eye upward. Designer Kati Curtis enhanced this one with a custom patinated ﬁnish she developed with the painter — a nod to an architectural detail on the historic building’s exterior. “The ﬁnish inside the tray changes from light teal to copper depending on how you look at it,” she says.

FOR SIMILAR: Sputnik Sphere Chandelier by Corrigan Studio, $117, wayfair .com. For more lighting options, see page 65.

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Let high-impact ceilings capture your gaze with these genius ideas for embracing color, pattern and texture. by MON IQU E VA L ER I S

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Green ceiling: Sara Essex Bradley; designed by Penny Francis of Eclectic Home. Wallpapered ceiling: Reid Rolls. Digital canvas ceiling: Michael Persico; designed by Ferrarini & Co.

Don’t overlook the decorating potential of the “ﬁfth wall.” Paint and light ﬁxtures can give it more visual appeal, but for a bigger statement, try wallpaper. Use a fun pattern in the same color family to unify the space and give it even more personality.

Think beyond white. For this 1920s Uptown New Orleans bungalow, designer Penny Francis of Eclectic Home couldn’t help energizing the space with a standout ceiling ﬁxture and a striking paint color to match the green from the Zak+Fox wallpaper. “Lighting is the jewelry and the most important element in a room,” she says. “It creates mood and ambience, and a ﬁxture that has great architecture pops against the color.”

Install a digital mural.

IT’S A TV! A digital “canvas” allows you to change artwork whenever the mood strikes. GH LAB PICK: 65" Class The Frame QLED 4K Smart TV, $2,000, samsung.com

When a coffered ceiling isn’t enough, add a canvas overhead! An art-loving family with young children in Ambler, PA, wanted to boost their kitchen’s visual appeal, so designer Matthew Ferrarini of Ferrarini & Co. opted for a Samsung Frame TV that could change with their tastes. “It can showcase artwork by their children or favorite artists, and it gives them the ﬂexibility a ﬁxed piece of art can’t,” he says.

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m ou nt a rt o bjects i n su rp ri sin g pl ace s. Who says art doesn’t belong on the ceiling? Designer Maryline Damour of Damour Drake collaborated with fiber artist Sienna Martz to dream up a 3D leaf installation influenced by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing.” “I wanted the fabric leaves to give the sense of being enveloped by nature,” Damour says. “The installation was designed to influence guests to slow down, observe, rest and reflect while in the space,” adds Martz.

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Beams: Lincoln Barbour. Leaf installation: Rikki Snyder; designed by Maryline Damour, Damour Drake LLC.

A clean, bright white palette keeps the focus on this living room’s aged-wood beams, which are accentuated by an open-frame lantern chandelier. What’s more, the beams’ stunning texture coordinates with the wood and woven decor accents thoughtfully peppered throughout the room.

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downer to done with our GH Cleaning Lab’s genius time-saving tips and best-tested product picks. Hello, clean house of your dreams!

Wow-Worthy Windows

Spruce up screens.

Nothing says spring like sparkling glass and dust-free surfaces. You can see clearly now!

Give screens a quick pass on both sides with a soft brush, such as a dustpan brush, to whisk away loose dirt. Wipe the frames and tracks with a warm, wet cloth and let air-dry. For heavier dirt, dip the brush in warm, sudsy water and scrub. Rinse with a garden hose and air-dry. GH CLEANING LAB PICK: FULL CIRCLE CLEAN TEAM BRUSH & DUSTPAN SET, $16, FULLCIRCLEHOME.COM

Polish and buff. Spritz windowpanes and door panes with enough cleaner to dissolve grime. Wipe with a clean, wet sponge to remove dirt. Buff with a clean, dry microfiber cloth, first vertically and then horizontally to zap streaks. GH CLEANING LAB PICK: SAFELY GLASS CLEANER, $7, GETSAFELY.COM

Fabulous Floors Rid your floors of tracked-in grime and stains that become oh-so-noticeable when the sun shines in.

Freshen curtains and drapes. For an instant upgrade, vacuum panels and valances with your machine’s upholstery attachment to remove dust. Then go over them with a garment steamer to revive their look and get rid of odors. If it’s time for a deeper clean, remove window treatments and head to your local dry cleaner: It’s a little more cumbersome and costly, but you’ll love the results, and it will save you the work of washing and ironing them. GH CLEANING LAB PICK: CONAIR TURBOEXTREME STEAM & PRESS, $50, CONAIR.COM

Curtains: Getty Images. Floors: Adobe Stock.

Dust frames, blinds and shades. Always wipe away dry dust and dirt before deep-cleaning these surfaces . Use a microﬁber duster or a compact handheld vacuum with a brush or a crevice or fabric tool. Carefully go over frames, sills and tracks; blinds; and fabric and vinyl shades. Finish by wiping away stubborn grime with a warm, damp cloth. GH CLEANING LAB PICK: EUFY HOMEVAC H30 VENTURE HANDHELD VACUUM, $160, US.EUFYLIFE.COM

Rejuvenate wood, vinyl and tile. For hardwood and laminate, stick with a cleaner made for the material and a microfiber mop. Work in small sections, and don’t over-wet the surface. Use a damp non-scratch scrub pad to gently erase marks and gunk. A floor scrubber with spinning microfiber pads is a quick way to deep-clean vinyl, ceramic and other floors that are washable. Apply liquid cleaner and let it set for a few seconds to loosen stuck-on stains before scrubbing. GH CLEANING LAB PICK: BISSELL SPINWAVE HARD FLOOR SPIN MOP, $103, BISSELL.COM

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Sparkling Kitchen & Bath These areas likely get the most attention year-round, but a little more TLC never hurts.

Refresh shower curtains. Machine-wash and dry fabric curtains as labels direct. Replace vinyl liners, or wash sturdy ones on a gentle cycle in warm water with a little bleach plus a few white towels for scrubbing action. Dry for only a minute or two on low heat to remove excess water. Wipe the rod and rehang.

Revive area rugs. Low-pile rugs are easy to clean, as dirt and stains don’t have far to go. Tuck a small absorbent cloth in a nearby drawer to quickly blot spills when they happen. Valuable rugs are best sent to a pro for deep-cleaning, but you can erase stains with a quick blot and spray remover. Apply with a cloth or lightly to the carpet and work it in gently with your ﬁngers. Rinse and blot dry. Help even out wear by rotating area rugs 180 degrees.

3 strategies for seasonal spiff-ups Whiten tile grout. You probably do this regularly, but if not, now is a great time for a deepclean. Apply a bleach gel cleaner, which clings to surfaces, to ﬂoor or wall grout lines and let it set for up to one minute. Ditch the toothbrush and scrub with a stiﬀ grout brush for better results. Rinse well. GH CLEANING LAB PICK: SOFT SCRUB WITH BLEACH CLEANER GEL, $3, AMAZON.COM

GH CLEANING LAB PICK: BISSELL PET STAIN ERASER POWERBRUSH PLUS PORTABLE CARPET CLEANER, $134, BISSELL.COM

Wash shelves. It’s hard to see, but touch the open shelves and fridge top in your kitchen and you’ll feel the thin layer of grime that has built up over time. Remove it with a degreasing cleaner that’s safe for multiple surfaces. Spray, wait a second or two and wipe. For heavy buildup, wrap a scrub pad in a cloth or a paper towel for extra cleaning oomph without damage. GH CLEANING LAB PICK: MR CLEAN CLEAN FREAK DEEP CLEANING MIST, $5, MRCLEAN.COM

Focus your eﬀorts. No time (or energy) for a top-to-bottom scrubdown? Prioritize one, two or a few major chores that need the most attention and that, once done, will bring you the biggest sense of accomplishment. Smaller tasks can wait.

Perk up carpets. You could give carpets a deepclean or call in a pro, but if time is short, just targeting stains and restoring matted pile works wonders. A portable carpet cleaner with a rotating brush makes the job easier. To zap pet odors, sprinkle baking soda or carpet deodorizer where your pooch or kitty lounges. Work it in with a soft brush and let it set for 15 to 30 minutes. Vacuum with a fresh bag or a clean dirt cup.

These are no-fail tricks our pros use in their own homes.

De-gunk the range hood. Even just cleaning the ﬁlter is progress. Remove it and run it through a dishwasher cycle (if recommended by the manufacturer) or soak it in hot, sudsy water. Faster still, spray both sides with foaming dish spray. Scrub gently with a soft brush, rinse and dry. GH CLEANING LAB PICK: DAWN POWERWASH DISH SPRAY, STARTER KIT $5 (REFILL $4), DAWN-DISH.COM

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Make it manageable. Break big jobs into weekend, daily, even hourly chunks according to the time you have available. Whether you wash all the windows or just one, when time’s up, you’ll have crossed a vital task oﬀ your list.

Limit distractions. It’s easy to get sidetracked and thrown oﬀ course. To stay focused, turn oﬀ social media, tune in to music or a podcast and let family know it’s “do not disturb” until you’re done.

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Best GiftS ALL YEAR LONG! From Mother’s Day (coming up!) to baby showers, housewarmings, birthdays and more, gift-giving season never ends. Check out our genius picks from GH’s top experts!

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From the Exper ts at the Good Housekeeping Institute

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Amp up their morning coffee.

THE SCIENCE OF GIFTING Julian Givi, Ph.D., an assistant professor of marketing at West Virginia University, presents the data on presents. the thought counts — re ally.

One of Givi’s heartwarming ﬁndings: “Whenever there’s a multi-giver situation, givers think that how their gift compares to others’ gifts matters a great deal. But in the eyes of recipients, it doesn’t matter that much. We ﬁnd that people just care about being cared about.”

Lab Lowdown: Parents in the GH Institute rave about Pottery Barn Kids large duﬀel bags, which come in several colors and patterns. The stitched-on name means it’s personalized (easy for you, your kid and teachers), and GH Textiles Lab Director Lexie Sachs says, “I’ve been using one for seven years, and it’s still in perfect condition. I love how it’s easily packable into trunks and tight spaces (super important when you’re on the go with lots of baby gear).”

Gift idea: Compact espresso machine Great for: Housewarming, graduation, wedding Lab Lowdown: In GH Kitchen Appliances Lab tests, the compact Nespresso Essenza Mini gets top marks. “It’s great for grads, new homeowners or newlyweds,” says Lab Director Nicole Papantoniou. “The machine consistently outperforms other models, delivering cup after cup of full-bodied espresso with a nice crema.”

POTTERY BARN KIDS LARGE DUFFLE BAG, $55, POTTERYBARNKIDS.COM

NESPRESSO ESSENZA MINI ESPRESSO MACHINE, $149, AMAZON.COM

Put their name on it! Gift idea: Personalized duffel Great for: Baby shower, child’s birthday

Think long-term.

“When people are trying to decide between two types of gifts, they often choose the wrong one,” says Givi. “Givers tend to focus on what makes a great gift in the moment. But the key is to take a step back and think about what’s going to be good down the road.”

Ribbon: Getty Images.

People love a spontaneous gift.

When there’s no special occasion, expectation is removed, found Givi. Another bonus of a justbecause gift: It’s clear that it’s voluntary, which “suggests that the giver cares about the recipient.”

Keep them reading all year long.

Create a signature scent. Gift idea: Cleaning starter kit Great for: Housewarming, first-time homeowner Lab Lowdown: The fanciest hotels always have fresh, interesting, elegant scents — help a friend give their home one to make it feel even more personal. GH Home Care and Cleaning Lab Executive Director Carolyn Forté is a big fan of Supernatural’s cleaning bundle: “It’s gorgeous and gift-worthy,” she says. “The kit includes several reusable glass spray bottles and essential-oil cleaning concentrates for granite, tile, ﬂoors and mirrors with invigorating scents like ﬁr, peppermint and grapefruit. There’s something for everyone!” SUPERNATURAL CLEANING STARTER SET, $75, SUPERNATURAL.COM

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Gift idea: Book subscription Great for: Baby shower, child’s or tween’s birthday Lab Lowdown: “I was given a book subscription for one year after the birth of one of my daughters. It was a thoughtful gift that kept on giving, month after month,” says GH Chief Technologist Rachel Rothman. She likes the Amazon Book Box: Parents can preview and swap out books before they arrive, with great options for kids up to 12. AMAZON BOOK BOX, $17 FOR FIRST BOX, AMAZON.COM

to travel plans. Gift idea: Packing cubes Great for: Graduation Lab Lowdown: Recent grads will appreciate packing cubes to help organize their luggage (or keep under-bed areas tidy). “Baggu uses its signature recycled nylon, which is lightweight with excellent durability,” says GH Senior Textiles Analyst Emma Seymour. “And I love the fun, trendy prints.” BAGGU PACKING CUBE SET, $30, BAGGU.COM

the forecast.

Say yes to something cozy. Gift idea: Throw blanket Great for: Housewarming, baby shower, Mother’s/Father’s Day Lab Lowdown: People moving into new spaces often have new nooks to cozy up in, so a nice blanket makes a great gift. Jessica Teich, deputy editor at the GH Institute, likes ChappyWrap blankets because “they are easy to care for and resist pilling.” They come in a ton of prints and in sizes from stroller blanket to extra large, so you can ﬁnd something to suit any new home. Or, give a gift card!

Gift idea: Tool kit Great for: Graduation, housewarming Lab Lowdown: “When I left for college, the most useful gift I got was a tool kit for quick repairs,” says one Lab expert. Our homeimprovement pros like the Apollo Tools set, which includes a claw hammer, a tape measure and more. APOLLO TOOLS 39-PIECE GENERAL REPAIR TOOL SET, $30, AMAZON.COM

NETATMO WEATHER STATION, FROM $162, AMAZON.COM

Play all day. Gift idea: Play kit Great for: Baby shower, child’s birthday Lab Lowdown: Our pros sing the praises of Lovevery play kits, which have won multiple awards from the GH Institute. You can easily give a group gift, choose a subscription or send a gift card. Our team’s newest parent, registered dietitian Stefani Sassos, says, “I love that the items are high-quality and perfectly timed for my daughter’s development. Plus, each kit comes with a little guidebook and helpful videos in the app that teach me how to support my baby.” LOVEVERY PLAY KITS, PRICES VARY, LOVEVERY.COM

Ribbon: Getty Images.

Help them feel handy!

CHAPPYWRAP THROW BLANKET, PRICE DEPENDS ON SIZE, CHAPPYWRAP.COM

Gift idea: Weather station Great for: Housewarming, Mother’s/Father’s Day, adult’s birthday, wedding Lab Lowdown: Who doesn’t love to talk about the weather? Give the gift of localized data for more accurate small talk! The pros in our Media and Tech Lab say, “Setup can be a bit cumbersome, but once it’s done, the app is very easy to use, oﬀering updates on indoor and outdoor temp, humidity and indoor air quality.”

When in doubt, go with food, say our culinary and nutrition experts. Delight your loved ones with any of these comforting (time-saving!) gifts.

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TRICKS FOR GOOD GIFTING Helpful advice from Hollywood’s top gift guru, Lash Fary, author of Fabulous Gifts.

Savor variety. Gift idea: Sunbasket Great for: Baby shower, graduation, housewarming Lab Lowdown: Sunbasket oﬀers traditional meal kits with whole ingredients you prep, meal kits with the ingredients already prepped and ready-to-heat single-serve meals, so you can ﬁnd the right option for your pal. Testers loved the unique recipes and the breakfast options. SUNBASKET MEAL DELIVERY SERVICE, PRICES VARY, SUNBASKET.COM

HOMEMADE

From your own kitchen! Any meal kit is thoughtful, but one you create yourself shows a little extra love. Try one of these, recommended by our nutrition expert: BREAKFAST KIT

• homemade granola • plain yogurt • fresh fruit • local honey CHILI-NIGHT KIT

• homemade turkey chili • guacamole and sour cream • shredded cheese • grain-free chips Ribbon: Getty Images.

CHICKEN SOUP KIT

• homemade chicken stock • diced carrot, celery and onion • egg noodles • shredded chicken

Trust your gut.

“If you see an item that reminds you of your wife or your best friend, pay attention,” says Fary. “Nothing is better than when a person opens a gift and says, ‘This is so me!’ ” shop during the off-se ason.

Think easy and healthy. Gift idea: Daily Harvest Great for: Baby shower, housewarming, get well soon Lab Lowdown: Stock their freezer with plant-based frozen smoothies, bowls, soups, ﬂatbreads, bites and more made with high-quality whole ingredients our in-house registered dietitian appreciates. One tester said, “I love that there’s almost no prep work involved, and the ingredients were so fresh.” Bonus: The company uses recyclable packaging, and the bowls and latte pods are home compostable.

A looming birthday and an empty shopping cart can be anxiety-inducing. Save yourself the stress and turn shopping into a year-round activity: When you see an appropriate item, just buy it, even if you give it later.

DAILY HARVEST MEAL DELIVERY SERVICE, PRICES VARY, DAILY-HARVEST.COM

Put care into how a present looks.

“Presentation is at least half of your gift,” says Fary. “You don’t have to be the most amazing wrapper. Just take the time to do it.” For best results, add some ribbon or a fresh ﬂower.

Let someone else bring the groceries. Gift idea: Instacart Great for: Baby shower, housewarming, get well soon Lab Lowdown: A gift card for this service oﬀers someone freedom to buy their favorite foods. A personal shopper selects the items from a local grocery store (including Costco, Aldi, Kroger, Safeway and more) and delivers them to the giftee’s door. Depending on where they live, same-day delivery—sometimes in as little as an hour!—may be an option.

Use your words.

“Never underestimate the power of a note,” says Fary. “The more you can say something sentimental or make the person feel something, the more value it adds to the gift.”

INSTACART DELIVERY SERVICE, PRICES VARY, INSTACART.COM

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TEXTILES LAB

EMMA SEYMOUR SENIOR TEXTILES LAB PRODUCT ANALYST

GH fiber scientists reveal their top-tested tricks to help you make informed decisions about fabrics for your home and wardrobe.

Q Are memory foam or latex pillows better? — GABRIELLE L.

A: Both are types of foam

The clothes I order online never fit! How do I find the right size? — GEORGIA R.

BUST

Put the measuring tape around the widest part of your bust, straight across the nipples. If a size chart asks for your “band” or “rib cage” size, this refers to the measurement directly underneath your breasts.

A: Taking time to measure yourself accurately can make ordering the correct size much easier. When shopping online, match your measurements to the brand’s (not the retailer’s) size chart, as every company bases its sizing on different measurements. Opt for online stores with free shipping and returns so it’ll be simple to send something back if the sizing is off. And try not to get discouraged—it may take trial and error to find the perfect fit. HOW TO MEASURE YOURSELF AT HOME: Use a soft measuring tape or tailor’s tape, and make sure you’re wearing lightweight fitted clothing and intimates that aren’t heavily padded. Keep the tape level all the way around your body, parallel to the floor. For accurate measurement, the tape should be snug but not uncomfortably tight. Try taking a deep breath, sitting down and standing back up to check that the tape isn’t constricting as you move and breathe.

WAIST

To locate your natural waist, bend from side to side to ﬁnd where your body creases, then wrap the measuring tape around at that point. Believe it or not, your waist measurement may not be at belly button level!

HIPS

Keep your feet together and wrap the tape around your hip bones, making sure it goes across the widest part of your booty. It’s helpful to use a mirror to ensure that the tape is straight across in the back.

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GH Lab Pick: Naturepedic Organic 2-in-1 Adjustable Latex Pillow, from $99, naturepedic.com

Choose memory foam if…you want a more aﬀordable option or suﬀer from neck pain. Memory foam pillows are made of polyurethane, a less pricey synthetic foam. They respond to pressure and contour to your head to promote proper alignment. GH Lab Pick: Coop Home Goods Original Pillow, $72, amazon.com

Jeans: Getty Images. Illustrations: Brown Bird Design.

that keep their shape and offer neck support. Also, both are available in pillows with solid foam, which feel firmer, or shredded pieces, which feel more plush and can often be adjusted. But there are key differences that can help you decide which fill is best for you. Choose latex if…you prefer natural materials or a bouncier feel or are a hot sleeper. Natural latex is made from rubber tree sap and can be organic. Pillows using it are more resilient and don’t trap heat as easily as memory foam ones.

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Cook+Savor From the Experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute

Wake up, drizzle and enjoy!

Mike Garten. Food styling: Christine Albano. Prop styling: Alex Mata.

These tasty, not-toosweet treats are packed with fresh citrus and topped with a tangy icing. A sprinkle of turbinado sugar and nutty toasted almonds before baking makes for a sparkling, crunchy ﬁnish. Make the muffins and the glaze the night before, then take care of the ﬁnishing touches in the morning.

Lemon-Almond Poppy Seed Muﬃns p. 68

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FEASTS

Photographs by MIKE GARTEN Prop styling by CHRISTINA LANE Food styling by CHRISTINE ALBANO

Hands: Markus Spiske/Unsplash.

Fresh

Lamb Chops & SNAP PEA SALAD p. 63

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Pork Two Ways Try tender, juicy, perfectly cooked tenderloin with two types of seasoning, paired with rich roasted veggies.

Roasted Kale & Mushrooms This side goes well with pork tenderloin, roast chicken, seared pork chops, broiled salmon and much more!

Mustardand-SpiceRubbed p. 64

Lemony Garlic & Herb p. 64

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sushi salad! We “unrolled” the components of this Japanese dish and topped it with a drizzle of spicy mayo.

California Roll Salad p. 62

TOP IT OFF Furikake, a combo of sesame seeds and dried seaweed, is available at most supermarkets.

HONEY-ANDBALSAMIC-

Glazed Ham p. 62

ROASTED CARROTS and CH ICKPEAS with MARINATED FETA

BRIGHT RADISH SALAD p. 62

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ROASTED ASPARAGUS with ANCHOVY BREADCRUMBS

WEDGE SALAD with CREAMY H ERB DRESSING

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Scrambled Eggs

+ + Chives + Dill + Microgreens

Hot Smoked Salmon

Cream Cheese

+ Scrambled Eggs + Scallions +

EASY BRUNCH

Parsley

Toast Three Ways Serve up one (or all!) of these mix-and-match breakfast bruschettas!

Crème Fraîche Hot Smoked Salmon

+ + Capers + Shallot

Tarragon

Chicken Satay WITH SPIRALIZEDCARROT SALAD p. 64

curly cues For our favorite spiralizer and some other veggies to twist up, turn to page 64.

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

MEATLESS MONDAY

Sticky Tofu Bowl Active 25 min. | Total 25 min.

1. Heat oven to 450°F. Cook 1 cup rice. 2. Gently pat 12 oz extra-ﬁrm silken tofu with paper towels. On rimmed baking sheet, break into small pieces. Drizzle with 2 Tbsp oil, then season with 1 tsp Chinese ﬁve-spice powder and 1⁄4 tsp kosher salt; gently toss to combine. Arrange in even layer; roast 10 min. 3. In bowl, toss 1 small English cucumber (thinly sliced) with 11⁄2 Tbsp rice vinegar and 1⁄4 tsp salt. Set aside. 4. Toss 8 oz shiitake mushrooms (stemmed and cut into 1⁄4-in. pieces) with 2 Tbsp oil and 1⁄4 tsp salt, scatter

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over tofu, then gently mix to combine. Continue roasting until golden brown and crisp, 8 to 10 min. more. 5. In bowl, whisk together 1⁄4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce, 1 Tbsp dark brown sugar and 2 tsp chili garlic sauce. Pour over tofu mixture and roast 2 min. 6. Serve tofu and mushrooms over rice along with cucumbers, scallions, sesame seeds and cilantro. SERVES 4 About 445 cal, 19 g fat (1.5 g sat), 16 g pro, 995 mg sodium, 53 g carb, 4 g fiber

TO P-TESTED RECI PES / c o o k + s avo r

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HEALTHY COMFORT

Sautéed Chicken & Tomatoes with Roasted Artichokes Active 25 min. | Total 30 min.

1. Heat oven to 425°F. On rimmed baking sheet, gently toss two 14-oz cans artichoke hearts (halved and patted dry) with 2 Tbsp olive oil and 1⁄4 tsp each kosher salt and pepper. Arrange cut sides down and roast on bottom rack until golden brown, 10 to 12 min. 2. Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in large oven-safe skillet on medium-high. Season four 6-oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts with 1⁄4 tsp each salt and pepper and brown, 2 to 3 min. per side; transfer to plate. 3. Reduce heat to medium-low, add 4 cloves garlic (thinly sliced) and cook, stirring, 30 sec. Add 1 pint

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grape or cherry tomatoes, 1⁄2 cup dry white wine and 6 sprigs thyme and simmer 1 min. Nestle chicken amid tomatoes, transfer to oven and roast until just cooked through, 4 to 5 min. 4. Transfer chicken to cutting board and let rest 3 min. before slicing. Toss artichokes with tomato mixture and serve with chicken. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and basil leaves and serve with crusty bread if desired. SERVES 4 About 355 cal, 14 g fat (2.5 g sat), 40 g pro, 680 mg sodium, 18 g carb, 1 g fiber

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SUPER SWA P Pickled peppers add a sweet-hot kick that pairs well with the rich sausage, but for a milder contrast, sub in roasted red peppers instead.

BRUNCH FAVORITE

Sausage & Egg Sandwich Active 15 min. | Total 15 min.

1. Heat 2 tsp olive oil in large cast-iron skillet on medium. Add 2 thin slices red onion and cook 3 min. With wet hands, shape 12 oz sweet Italian sausage into four 1⁄4-in.-thick patties, add to skillet with onion and increase heat to medium-high. Flip onion and cook until just tender, 2 to 3 min. more. Cook patties until browned, 2 to 3 min., then ﬂip. 2. Separate onion slices into rings and arrange on top of patties, then top with 2 oz extra-sharp Cheddar cheese (coarsely grated) and continue cooking until

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sausage is cooked through, 2 to 3 min. more. 3. Meanwhile, heat 2 tsp olive oil in large nonstick skillet on medium and cook 4 large eggs to desired doneness, 4 to 5 min. for runny yolks. Top bottom halves of 4 English muﬃns (split and toasted) with sausage, then eggs, 6 sweet piquante peppers (sliced; we used Peppadews) and 1⁄4 cup ﬂat-leaf parsley. SERVES 4 About 480 cal, 29 g fat (10 g sat), 24 g pro, 785 mg sodium, 30 g carb, 2 g fiber

YOU WANT TO SERVE DEVILED EGGS. BUT YOU’VE NEVER ACTUALLY MADE DEVILED EGGS.

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Let’s start deviling some eggs. Scan the code for this Tangy Mustard Deviled Eggs recipe and other great appetizers.

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rom scratch

PESTO This herby sauce comes together in no time and gives pasta, soup and much more a hit of fresh ﬂavor.

Photographs by MIKE GARTEN Prop styling by ALEX MATA Food styling by CHRISTINE ALBANO

One-step Classic Pesto Active 10 min. | Total 10 min. Makes about 1 cup

In food processor, pulse the following until almost smooth: 3 1⁄3 1⁄4 2

cups fresh basil leaves cup grated Parmesan cup pine nuts, toasted tsp grated lemon zest plus 2 tsp lemon juice 1 clove garlic, grated 1⁄2 tsp kosher salt 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Make Ahead: Freeze pesto in ice cube trays, then pop into a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Stir into soup frozen or thaw and use as desired.

change the flavors With a few ingredient swaps, pesto variations are nearly endless.

Mix herbs and greens. Use a combination of herbs such as mint, cilantro and parsley, or try swapping out some for tender greens like arugula, baby kale, spinach and watercress.

Use other nuts. Sub in almonds, walnuts or pumpkin seeds for pine nuts.

Bulk it up. For heartier spoonfuls, sub 11⁄2 cups herbs for 1 cup frozen peas (thawed) or steamed broccoli (cooled), adding more cheese, lemon juice and salt as desired to adjust seasoning.

Grilled Chicken Sandwiches Active 10 min. | Total 10 min. | Serves 2

Heat grill to medium. Coat 4 thin chicken cutlets with ¼ cup pesto (recipe at left) and grill 2 min. Flip cutlets, top each with slices of mozzarella and grill, covered, until chicken is cooked through and mozzarella has melted, 2 to 3 min. more. Grill 2 small ciabatta rolls (split) until lightly charred, 1 to 2 min. Brush with ¼ cup pesto and make sandwiches with chicken and sliced tomatoes. APRIL 2022

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BBQ Herbed Drumsticks

Crispy Spanish Potatoes

Chile-Lime Grilled Corn

1. Pat 2 lbs. chicken drumsticks dry and place in gallon-size resealable bag with 1⁄2 c. Classic Pesto. Shake to coat, then refrigerate at least 1 hr. or overnight.

1. Spray foil-lined baking sheet with cooking spray.

1. Brush 4 ears corn (husked) with 1 Tbsp. olive oil.

2. Remove chicken and wipe oﬀ excess pesto. Season all over with 1⁄4 tsp. salt. Grill on med. until golden and crisped, 15 min., turning occasionally. Brush with additional pesto and serve. SERVES 4

2. Slice 11⁄2 lbs. ﬁngerling potatoes in half lengthwise. Toss with 1⁄3 c. Smoky Almond Pesto and 1⁄2 tsp. salt. Roast at 425°F until golden, 30 min. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with additional pesto for dipping. SERVES 4

2. Grill on high until slightly charred, 8 to 10 min., turning occasionally. Brush with 1⁄2 c. Spicy Cilantro Pesto. Sprinkle with grated Pecorino. SERVES 4

Creamy Ricotta and Prosciutto Crostini Fold together 1 c. ricotta, 1⁄2 c. Greek yogurt and 1⁄4 tsp. salt until just combined. Transfer to sm. serving bowl. Swirl in 1⁄4 c. Hazelnut-Arugula Pesto. Serve with toasted baguette slices and sliced prosciutto. MAKES 13⁄4 C. SPREAD

Smoky almond Replace basil with parsley, pine nuts with blanched almonds and Parmesan with grated Manchego. Add 1⁄2 c. roasted red peppers and 1 tsp. smoked paprika.

spicy cilantro Omit cheese and lemon juice. Replace half of basil with cilantro and replace pine nuts with roasted unsalted peanuts. Add 1 Tbsp. lime juice, 1 tsp. sesame oil, 1 tsp. grated ginger, 1 sm. serrano chile (seeded and chopped) and 1⁄2 tsp. salt.

HazelnutArugula Replace basil with 21⁄2 c. arugula and 1⁄2 c. parsley, and replace pine nuts with hazelnuts. Add pinch nutmeg.

Prop styling: Cate Geiger Kalus.

Pesto 4 Tasty Ways

Pesto Linguine with Clams Active 20 min. | Total 20 min.

Cook 12 oz linguine per pkg. directions, then drain and return to pot. Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp oil in large skillet on medium. Add 2 large cloves garlic and ½ small red chile (both thinly sliced) and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, 1 min. Add 1 cup dry white wine and ½ tsp kosher salt and bring to a boil. Add 20 Manila or littleneck clams, reduce heat and simmer, covered, just until clams have opened, 4 to 6 min. Toss clams with ¾ cup pesto (recipe, page 55), then linguine. SERVES 4 About 650 cal, 31.5 g fat (4.5 g sat), 26 g pro, 900 mg sodium, 67 g carb, 4 g fiber

The mix-in master Take pesto beyond pasta — try it in these ways for a hit of refreshing ﬂavor: • Stir into soup • Fold into couscous or rice • Toss with chicken or tuna salad • Blend into hummus • Mix with scrambled eggs • Spoon over your favorite cooked protein

Ingredient Active 20 min. Total 30 min.

Sesame-Crusted Salmon with Miso-Roasted Radishes

and trim 11⁄2 lbs small radishes, including leaves. Cut radishes into halves; set leaves aside. Coat large rimmed baking sheet with 1 Tbsp olive oil. Arrange radishes, cut sides down, on baking sheet and drizzle with 1⁄2 Tbsp oil. Roast 12 min.

Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine 11⁄2 Tbsp each unsalted butter (at room

sesame seeds

Serves 4 About 305 cal, 15.5 g fat (5 g sat), 31 g pro, 365 mg sodium, 10 g carb, 3 g fiber

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Season four 6-oz pieces skinless salmon ﬁllet with 1⁄4 tsp pepper, then sprinkle with 4 tsp sesame seeds, pressing to adhere. Nestle ﬁsh among radishes, reduce oven temp to 425°F and roast until salmon is just opaque throughout and radishes are golden brown, 10 to 12 min. Transfer salmon to plates. Transfer radishes to bowl with miso butter (leaving behind any oil). Toss to coat, then fold in 3 cups radish leaves until beginning to wilt. Serve with salmon.

Mike Garten. Food styling: Christine Albano. Prop styling: Christina Lane. Ingredients: Getty Images.

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GH Kitchen Lab

KITCHEN APPLIANCES LAB

NICOLE PAPANTONIOU LAB DIRECTOR @nicole_papantoniou

Our appliance pro and lead product tester shares the best ways to store produce as well as how to hard-boil eggs in several appliances that are likely already taking up counter space.

TOP TOOLS

Eggs Your Way Use three star appliances to hard-boil eggs — and much more

Is there a right way to store produce? — Lauren D.

TOTAL COOK TIME: ABOUT 15 MIN. FOR HARD-BOILED

A: Yes! Think about the way the produce section of your local grocery store is organized, with leafy greens and most other vegetables and fruits in the open refrigerators and tomatoes and most root vegetables in their own non-refrigerated sections. This makes shopping easier, but also helps veggies and fruits last longer by taking into account temperature, moisture and ethylene, a gas that some veggies and fruits release as they ripen that can cause neighboring produce to spoil more quickly. The chart below uses the same principles to suggest where you should store your goodies for the best taste and longest life span. Resist the urge to take produce out of its original packaging — it’s designed to prolong freshness.

PRODUCE

Bananas Figs Cantaloupes Peaches Tomatoes

Citrus Fruits + Kiwis Pears Honeydew Melons Mangoes Avocados

Figs Kiwis Honeydew Melons Most Stone Fruits

Pears + Cantaloupes Citrus Fruits Tomatoes Avocados

Carrots Beets Radishes Green Onions Greens

Parsnips + Turnips Ginger Celery Broccoli + Cauliﬂower Eggplant + Corn

Potatoes Unpeeled Garlic

Squash Onions

STO R E H E R E

WHY?

Room-temp conditions give fruits a chance to continue to ripen so they can be eaten at the optimal temp and texture for best taste.

Counter

Allows for some airﬂow, which lets ethylene gas escape and helps prevent ethylene-producing foods from rotting too quickly

Low-humidity fridge drawer

Locks in moisture and keeps ethylene gas out so ethylene-sensitive foods can be protected

High-humidity fridge drawer

A cool, dry place away from light (e.g., your pantry or cupboard)

Moderate temps help reduce changes in food cells that can aﬀect taste; having no moisture sources helps prevent the formation of mold, and with no light they are less likely to turn green.

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Pressure Cooker Stack eggs on the steam rack, add a bit of water and cook using High pressure for 5 min. Pressure cookers can also be used to make frittatas, egg bites and more. TOTAL COOK TIME: ABOUT 15 MIN. FOR HARD-BOILED

egg Cooker Place eggs on rack, pour a measured amount of water onto the bottom plate and cover; your eggs will be ready once the water cooks oﬀ. Some egg cookers include accessories for making “poached” eggs and omelets too. TOTAL COOK TIME: ABOUT 12 MIN. FOR HARD-BOILED

Vegetables: Getty Images. Illustrations: Brown Bird Design.

Air Fryer Yes, you can air-fry eggs! Place eggs in basket or on rack and air-fry at 270°F to 275°F. Also try using it for baked eggs— in a ramekin or a silicone mold—or egg-in-a-hole.

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C A LIFOR N I A ROLL SA L A D Q G O Active 15 min. | Total 15 min.

2 Tbsp mayonnaise 1 Tbsp sriracha 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Kosher salt 1 to 2 heads Boston lettuce, separated into leaves 11⁄2 cups cooked short-grain brown rice 2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced into ribbons 1 avocado, cut into pieces 8 oz surimi or crabmeat 1 scallion, thinly sliced Furikake seasoning, for sprinkling 1. In small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, lemon juice and a pinch of salt. 2. Divide lettuce, rice, cucumber and avocado among bowls. Top with surimi, then drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with scallion and furikake if desired.

HONEY-A ND -BA LSA MIC– GL A ZED H A M M O H Active 30 min. | Total 2 hr. 30 min.

1⁄2 fully cooked bone-in ham (about 7 lbs total; preferably shank end) 2 tsp black peppercorns 1⁄2 cup honey 1⁄2 cup whole-grain mustard 1⁄4 cup Dijon mustard 1⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar 1. Heat oven to 375°F. Place ham, cut side down, on rack set in roasting pan; add 1⁄4 cup water to pan. Score ham on all sides in diamond pattern, cutting only 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 in. deep. Cover ham and pan tightly with foil and bake 11⁄2 hr.

and whisk to combine. Transfer 1⁄2 cup glaze to small bowl and reserve for serving. 3. Brush one-third of glaze (about 1⁄3 cup) over ham and bake, uncovered, 15 min.; rotate ham in oven and repeat with another 1⁄3 cup glaze and bake another 15 min. Brush remaining 1⁄3 cup glaze over ham and bake until ham is heated through and internal temperature registers 140°F, 15 to 20 min. more. Slice and serve with remaining glaze. SERVES 8 (with leftover ham) About 325 cal, 15.5 g fat (5 g sat), 33 g pro, 1,355 mg sodium, 12 g carb, 0 g fiber

2. Meanwhile, using heavy pan, crush peppercorns; place in bowl. Add honey, mustards and vinegar

Active 20 min. | Total 20 min.

11⁄2 Tbsp fresh Meyer lemon juice 1 tsp honey Kosher salt 1 tsp Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 small shallot, ﬁnely chopped 1 lb mixed colored radishes, trimmed 1⁄4 cup small fresh mint leaves (or large ones, torn)

SERVES 4 About 280 cal, 13.5 g fat (2 g sat), 10 g pro, 595 mg sodium, 33 g carb, 6 g fiber

1. In small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey and 1⁄2 tsp salt to dissolve. Whisk in mustard and oil, then stir in shallot. 2. Very thinly slice radishes and arrange on platter. Drizzle with vinaigrette and top with mint. SERVES 6 About 60 cal, 4.5 g fat (0.5 g sat), 1 g pro, 205 mg sodium, 4 g carb, 1 g fiber

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TASTES LIKE SHELLFISH Found in dishes such as California rolls, surimi is a seafood product made from real ﬁsh (usually Alaska pollack) mixed with other ingredients like starch, salt and crabmeat to make a relatively inexpensive, sustainable shellﬁsh substitute.

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L A MB CHOPS & SNA P PE A SA L A D

Active 25 min. | Total 35 min.

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Active 30 min. | Total 35 min.

Active 20 min. | Total 45 min.

For lamb chops 1⁄2 red onion, ﬁnely chopped 2 Tbsp rice vinegar Kosher salt and pepper 1 rack of lamb, trimmed 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 2 tsp coriander, crushed 1 tsp ground sumac 1⁄4 cup fresh mint, chopped 2 Tbsp ﬂat-leaf parsley, chopped

For salad 11⁄2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp olive oil Pinch of sugar Kosher salt and pepper 1 small fennel bulb, very thinly sliced 1⁄4 red onion, very thinly sliced 6 oz sugar snap peas, halved lengthwise 1⁄4 cup ﬂat-leaf parsley leaves 1⁄4 cup small mint leaves 1⁄4 cup small basil leaves 1. Heat oven to 425°F. In small bowl, combine onion, vinegar and 1⁄4 tsp salt. Let sit until lamb is ﬁnished. 2. On rimmed baking sheet, coat lamb with 1 Tbsp oil, then season with coriander, sumac and 1⁄2 tsp each salt and pepper. Roast to desired doneness, 20 to 25 min. for medium-rare. Let rest at least 10 min. before slicing. 3. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, sugar and 1⁄2 tsp each salt and pepper to dissolve. Add fennel and onion and let sit, tossing occasionally, 10 min., then fold in snap peas and herbs. 4. While lamb is resting, stir remaining Tbsp oil into onion mixture, then fold in mint and parsley. 5. Cut lamb into chops and serve with salad and onion herb dressing. SERVES 4 About 605 cal, 48.5 g fat (18 g sat), 30 g pro, 785 mg sodium, 12 g carb, 5 g fiber

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11⁄2 lbs asparagus, trimmed 5 Tbsp olive oil, divided Kosher salt 8 anchovy fillets, drained 2 cloves garlic, finely grated 2 Tbsp flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped 1⁄4 tsp red pepper flakes 2 cups finely torn fresh sourdough breadcrumbs (from 1 to 3 slices sourdough) 3 Tbsp sherry vinegar 3 Tbsp golden raisins 1. Heat oven to 425°F. On rimmed baking sheet, toss asparagus with 2 Tbsp oil and 1⁄2 tsp salt. Arrange in even layer and roast until golden brown and tender, 12 to 15 min. 2. Meanwhile, in small saucepan on medium, warm anchovies with remaining 3 Tbsp oil until anchovies begin to dissolve, 1 to 2 min. Remove from heat and stir in garlic, parsley and red pepper flakes. Let cool slightly, then transfer to large bowl. 3. Add breadcrumbs and toss until bread has absorbed most of oil. Transfer breadcrumbs to rimmed baking sheet and roast, tossing halfway through, until golden brown, 8 to 12 min. Breadcrumbs can be refrigerated in airtight container for up to 3 days. 4. While asparagus and breadcrumbs are roasting, return saucepan to stove (no need to wash) and bring vinegar and 2 Tbsp water to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat, add raisins and a pinch of salt and let steep until raisins are plump, about 5 min.; drain. 5. Toss breadcrumbs with raisins, then serve sprinkled over asparagus.

3 bunches small, thin carrots (about 2 lbs), trimmed, scrubbed and halved lengthwise if large 1 15.5-oz can chickpeas, rinsed and patted dry 5 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 tsp cumin seeds Kosher salt and pepper 1 small shallot, thinly sliced 1 Fresno chile, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar 4 oz feta cheese, drained, patted dry and cut into pieces 1 Tbsp fresh oregano, roughly chopped 1 Tbsp roughly chopped fresh mint 1. Heat oven to 425°F. On rimmed baking sheet, toss carrots and chickpeas with 2 Tbsp oil, then cumin and 1⁄2 tsp each salt and pepper and roast, stirring halfway through, until carrots are deeply browned and chickpeas are crispy, 30 to 35 min. 2. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine shallot, chile, vinegar and 1⁄4 tsp salt. Stir in remaining 3 Tbsp oil, then gently fold in feta and herbs. 3. Transfer carrots and chickpeas to platter and spoon marinated-feta mixture on top. SERVES 6 About 275 cal, 17 g fat (4.5 g sat), 7 g pro, 600 mg sodium, 25 g carb, 7 g fiber

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Active 15 min. | Total 15 min.

1⁄2 cup sour cream 1⁄4 cup ﬂat-leaf parsley 2 Tbsp chopped fresh chives, plus more for serving 2 Tbsp fresh dill 2 tsp Dijon mustard 11⁄2 Tbsp white wine vinegar Kosher salt and pepper 1 head iceberg lettuce 1. In mini blender, puree sour cream, parsley, chives, dill, mustard, vinegar and 1⁄2 tsp salt. 2. Cut lettuce into wedges and arrange on platter, then drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with chives and cracked pepper. SERVES 6 About 45 cal, 3.5 g fat (1.5 g sat), 2 g pro, 215 mg sodium, 3 g carb, 1 g fiber

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SERVES 6 About 175 cal, 12.5 g fat (2 g sat), 4 g pro, 445 mg sodium, 13 g carb, 2 g fiber

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Active 45 min. | Total 45 min.

For chicken 1⁄2 cup unsweetened coconut milk (from 13.5-oz can, divided), plus 1⁄4 cup for basting 2 Tbsp fish sauce 2 Tbsp light brown sugar 1 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 tsp finely grated lemongrass (from bottom 2 in. of stalk, outer layers removed) 2 cloves garlic, finely grated 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp ground coriander 1⁄4 tsp ground white pepper Kosher salt 11⁄2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 11⁄2-in. pieces cup smooth peanut butter cup unsweetened coconut milk Tbsp Thai red curry paste Tbsp light brown sugar tsp reduced-sodium soy sauce Tbsp fresh lime juice

For carrot salad 1 shallot, very thinly sliced 2 Tbsp rice vinegar 2 tsp ﬁsh sauce Pinch of sugar 2 large, thick carrots, peeled and spiralized (about 4 cups) 1⁄2 cup cilantro and Thai basil (leaves and tender stems) 1⁄4 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped 1 to 2 Thai chiles, thinly sliced 1. Prepare chicken: In large bowl, whisk together coconut milk, ﬁsh sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, lemongrass, garlic, turmeric, coriander, white pepper and 1 tsp salt. Add chicken and mix to coat. Let marinate at least 10 min.

3. Add chicken broth and vinegar to skillet, then transfer skillet to oven and roast until pork registers 140°F on instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part, 18 to 25 min. Transfer to cutting board and let rest at least 10 min. before slicing. MUSTA R D -A N D SPICE-RU BBED POR K TEN DER LOIN

Active 15 min. | Total 35 min.

SERVES 6 About 485 cal, 29 g fat (10.5 g sat), 37 g pro, 1,080 mg sodium, 22 g carb, 3 g fiber

SPIRALIZER STARS Veggie curls make a satisfying side or nutrient-rich swap for noodles. Look for storebought versions or spool ’em out at home with the GH Test Kitchen–approved Paderno Spiralizer 4-Blade ($50, williams-sonoma.com). Here, our top produce to twirl: • BUTTERNUT SQUASH • ZUCCHINI • BEETS • APPLES • POTATOES • CUCUMBERS • BROCCOLI STEMS

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4. Return skillet with liquid to mediumlow and whisk in mustard and honey. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 min.; remove from heat and whisk in crème fraîche and thyme. Serve over sliced pork. SERVES 4 About 415 cal, 28.5 g fat (7.5 g sat), 32 g pro, 750 mg sodium, 7 g carb, 1 g fiber

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tsp sweet paprika tsp smoked paprika tsp ground coriander tsp ground cardamom Kosher salt and pepper 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 11⁄4-lb pork tenderloin 1 Tbsp olive oil

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1. In small bowl, combine sweet and smoked paprika, coriander, cardamom, 3⁄4 tsp salt and 1⁄2 tsp pepper. Brush mustard evenly over pork, then sprinkle with spice mixture, pressing to adhere. 2. Heat oil in large cast-iron skillet on medium-high. Cook pork until browned on all sides, 4 to 5 min. Transfer skillet to oven and roast until pork registers 140°F on instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part, 18 to 25 min. Transfer to cutting board and let rest at least 10 min. before slicing.

For peanut sauce 1⁄4 1⁄4 2 1 1 2

2. Heat remaining Tbsp oil in large cast-iron skillet on medium-high. Season pork with 1 tsp salt and cook until browned on all sides, 5 to 6 min. Brush herb mixture over top and sides of pork.

Use these seasonings for beef tenderloin as well — double the mustard and the spice mix and also, for the lemony garlic variety, stick to rosemary and thyme for the fresh herbs.

ROA STED K A LE & MUSHROOMS Q G V O Active 15 min. | Total 25 min.

SERVES 4 About 200 cal, 8 g fat (2 g sat), 29 g pro, 510 mg sodium, 2 g carb, 1 g fiber

4 small shallots (about 3 oz total), peeled and halved 6 Tbsp olive oil, divided Kosher salt and pepper 6 oz oyster mushrooms, trimmed, torn into bite-size pieces 1 large bunch green curly kale (12 oz to 1 lb), ribs removed, leaves torn into large pieces

LEMON Y GA R LIC & HER B POR K TEN DER LOIN G O Active 15 min. | Total 40 min.

1⁄4 cup finely chopped mixed fresh herbs, such as parsley, mint, chives, rosemary and thyme 1 clove garlic, finely grated 1 tsp grated lemon zest 1⁄4 tsp red pepper flakes 1⁄4 cup plus 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 11⁄4-lb pork tenderloin Kosher salt 3⁄4 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1⁄4 cup apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp honey 1⁄4 cup crème fraîche 11⁄4 tsp thyme leaves, finely chopped 1. In small bowl, combine herbs, garlic, lemon zest, red pepper flakes and 1⁄4 cup oil.

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1. Heat oven to 425°F. On rimmed baking sheet, toss shallots with 1 Tbsp oil and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Roast 5 min. 2. Meanwhile, in large bowl, toss mushrooms and kale with remaining 5 Tbsp oil and 1⁄2 tsp each salt and pepper until evenly coated. Add to shallots in pan and continue roasting, stirring once, until kale is crisp and lightly browned on edges and mushrooms and shallots are just tender, 15 to 20 min. longer. SERVES 4 TO 6 About 195 cal, 17 g fat (2.5 g sat), 4 g pro, 250 mg sodium, 10 g carb, 4 g fiber

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Chicken satay, pork, cookies and meringues: Mike Garten.

CHICK EN SATAY W ITH SPIR A LIZED C A R ROT SA L A D M

2. Meanwhile, heat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Make peanut sauce: In small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, curry paste, brown sugar, soy sauce and lime juice. If necessary, whisk in water 1 Tbsp at a time as needed until sauce is thick but pourable. 3. Tightly thread chicken onto soaked bamboo or metal skewers. Lightly brush grill grates with oil and grill chicken, basting with coconut milk and turning frequently, until just cooked through, about 10 min. 4. Prepare salad: In large bowl, combine shallot, vinegar, ﬁsh sauce and sugar. Add carrots and toss to coat. Fold in cilantro and Thai basil. Serve salad with chicken skewers and peanut sauce for dipping, sprinkled with peanuts and chiles if desired.

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R A IN BOW MER INGU E SA N DW ICHES G M V H Active 1 hr. | Total 2 hr. plus cooling

For meringues 3 large egg whites Pinch of kosher salt 1⁄2 tsp cream of tartar 1⁄2 cup superﬁne sugar Gel paste food coloring (yellow, purple, blue, red)

Hoppy Spring!

For cream cheese frosting

p. 12

LEMON & BU T TERCR E A M SA N DW ICH COOK IES M V H Active 1 hr. | Total 1 hr. 30 min. plus cooling

For cookies 23⁄4 cups all-purpose ﬂour 1⁄2 tsp baking powder 1⁄4 tsp kosher salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temp 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg, at room temp 1 tsp pure almond extract 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 2-in. egg cookie cutter 1 1⁄2-in. round cookie cutter

For buttercream and decorating 1⁄2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temp 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, plus more for dusting Pinch of kosher salt 1 tsp pure almond extract 1 11- to 12-oz jar lemon curd 1. Make cookies: In medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. 2. In large bowl, using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 min. Reduce speed to medium and beat in egg, then almond and vanilla extracts.

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3. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add flour mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Shape dough into 4 disks and roll each between 2 sheets of waxed paper to 1⁄8 in. thick. Chill until firm, 30 min. in refrigerator or 15 min. in freezer. 4. Heat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Using floured egg cookie cutter, cut out cookies. Use round cutter to cut out centers of half of eggs. Place on prepared sheets. Reroll, chill and cut scraps. 5. Bake, rotating positions of pans halfway through, until cookies are light golden brown around edges, 10 to 12 min. Let cool on sheets 5 min. before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. 6. Meanwhile, prepare buttercream: In large bowl, using electric mixer, beat butter on medium speed until creamy, about 2 min., then add confectioners’ sugar and salt and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in almond extract.

8 oz cream cheese, at room temp 3⁄4 cup confectioners’ sugar 6 Tbsp (3⁄4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temp 1⁄2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1. Heat oven to 200°F and line 4 large baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. In large bowl, using electric mixer with whisk attachment, beat egg whites and salt on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, 5 to 7 min. 3. Add cream of tartar, then increase speed to high and gradually add sugar 1 Tbsp at a time, waiting 4 to 5 sec. between additions, until meringue forms stiff, glossy peaks, about 6 min. 4. Using separate bowl for each color, mix 1 Tbsp meringue with large drop of food coloring. Using skewer, paint thick stripes of tinted meringue on inside of piping bag fitted with large star tip. Pipe 2-in. rounds onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 11⁄2 in. apart.

7. Working with 1 cookie at a time, spread cookies without holes with buttercream (about 2 tsp each). Top with cookies with hole cutouts. Dust generously with confectioners’ sugar, then ﬁll holes with lemon curd (about 1 tsp each). MAKES ABOUT 2 DOZEN

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5. Bake, rotating pans halfway through, until no longer tacky but still soft, 60 to 65 min. Let cool completely on sheet. 6. Meanwhile, make frosting: In large bowl, using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar until smooth, then beat in butter and vanilla. Using small oﬀset spatula, spread about 2 tsp frosting onto ﬂat sides of half of cookies, then top with remaining halves. Serve immediately or refrigerate in airtight container up to 3 days.

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T H E WOR K B O OK 6. Meanwhile, make ﬁlling: Using electric mixer on low speed, combine cream and yogurt, then increase to medium-high speed and beat to form soft peaks. Add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla and beat just to combine.

BACKYARD TOXIC PLANTS flip page 21 This dangerous vegetation could be lurking near you. Look out for these plants and avoid contact with them.

7. Spread whipped yogurt mixture on top of baked puﬀ pastry inside borders, then top with cooled roasted strawberries, spooning any juices over top. Serve any remaining berries on the side. SERVES 8

ﬂoured cookie cutters, cut out cookies. Place on prepared sheets. Reroll, chill and cut scraps. 5. Bake, rotating positions of pans halfway through, until cookies are light golden brown around edges, 10 to 12 min. Let cool on sheets 5 min. before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. 6. Pipe small dollop of icing near base of each cookie for tail and sprinkle with coconut. MAKES 2 TO 3 DOZEN

GIANT HOGWEED Grows to eight feet or more; hollow blotchy-purple stem. Can cause painful burns and permanent scarring.

ROA STED -STR AW BER RY TA RT V Active 30 min. | Total 1 hr. 40 min. plus cooling

For strawberries

OLEANDER Evergreen shrub with fragrant, colorful ﬂowers. Sap can cause skin irritation; smoke from burning cuttings can cause severe reaction.

DEADLY NIGHTSHADE Produces bell-shaped purple ﬂowers and small berries. Eating even small amounts of this plant can be fatal.

CASTOR BEAN Fast-growing shrub with star-shaped leaves and bright red ﬂowers. The beans are highly poisonous.

Source: Joe Boggs, assistant professor of entomology for The Ohio State University Extension

For tart All-purpose flour, for rolling 1 9-in. square puff pastry sheet (about 8 oz), thawed 1 large egg, beaten 1 cup heavy cream 1⁄2 cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt 3 Tbsp confectioners’ sugar 1⁄2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line 9- by 13-in. pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on 2 long sides. 2. In bowl, whisk together preserves, honey, vanilla and salt. Add strawberries and toss to coat. Transfer to prepared baking pan and roast, stirring once, until strawberries are tender and juices start to reduce, but not brown, 40 to 50 min. Remove from oven and let cool. 3. Increase oven temp to 400°F and line baking sheet with parchment. 4. On lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry to 10-in. square, then transfer to prepared baking sheet. Using sharp knife, gently score border about 3⁄4 in. from edges, then use fork to prick pastry inside borders. 5. Brush border with beaten egg, then bake, rotating halfway through, until golden and puffed, 18 to 20 min. If pastry puffs up during baking, once it’s out of the oven (but while it’s still warm), top with second piece of parchment paper, then baking sheet to flatten. Let cool completely.

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ME Y ER LEMON BU N N Y COOK IES

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Active 1 hr. | Total 1 hr. 30 min. plus cooling

Active 15 min. | Total 15 min.

23⁄4 cups all-purpose flour 1⁄2 tsp baking powder 1⁄4 tsp kosher salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temp 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar 1 Tbsp finely grated Meyer lemon zest 1 large egg 11⁄2 tsp pure vanilla extract Bunny-shaped cookie cutters Royal icing and desiccated coconut, for decorating 1. In medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. 2. In large bowl, using electric mixer, beat butter, sugar and lemon zest on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 min. Reduce speed to medium and beat in egg, then vanilla. 3. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add flour mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Shape dough into 4 disks and roll each between 2 sheets of waxed paper to 1⁄8 in. thick. Chill until firm, 30 min. in refrigerator or 15 min. in freezer. 4. Heat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Using

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1⁄2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temp 11⁄2 cups (6 oz) confectioners’ sugar 2 Tbsp heavy cream, at room temp 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1⁄8 tsp kosher salt 3⁄4 cup freeze-dried strawberries, finely crushed Waffle cookies (we used Jules Destrooper) In large bowl, using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar 2 min. Add cream, vanilla and salt and continue beating 1 min. Fold in crushed strawberries. Sandwich between waffle cookies. W HITE CHOCOL ATE MELTAWAYS G M V Melt white chocolate in microwave in 30-sec. intervals, stirring after each, until smooth. Spoon into piping bag or resealable bag with corner snipped off. Pipe quarter-size rounds onto nonstick baking mat and top with crushed freeze-dried strawberries. Let set.

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POISON IVY Like its cousins poison oak and poison sumac, this contains rashinducing urushiol. If it’s burned, the smoke can damage lungs.

1⁄4 cup apricot preserves 1 Tbsp honey 1 tsp pure vanilla extract Pinch of kosher salt 2 lbs strawberries, halved, or quartered if large

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1. Heat oven to 400°F and line 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners. 2. In large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In separate bowl, mix yogurt, lemon zest, 1⁄3 cup lemon juice and vanilla. 3. In large bowl, using electric mixer, beat butter and granulated sugar on medium-high until light and fluffy, about 2 min. Beat in egg, scraping side of bowl as necessary. Add half of flour mixture, mixing just to combine, then half of yogurt mixture, scraping bowl and beater as necessary. Repeat with remaining flour and yogurt mixtures, then fold in poppy seeds. 4. Using 1⁄4-cup ice cream scoop, scoop out rounded portion of batter into each muffin cup. 5. In small bowl, stir together turbinado sugar and 2 tsp water. Immediately stir in almonds, then top each muffin with about 1 Tbsp sugared almonds, mounding in middle. 6. Bake, rotating pan halfway through, until muffins are golden brown, 16 to 20 min. Transfer pan to wire rack and let muffins cool completely. 7. For glaze, in small bowl, stir together confectioners’ sugar and 4 tsp lemon juice, adding additional lemon juice 1⁄2 tsp at a time if necessary (glaze should be smooth and thick). Using spoon, drizzle glaze across cooled muffins. MAKES 12

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If there’s one thing the COVID-19 pandemic has made clear, it’s that when it comes to the stresses and responsibilities of early-childhood caregiving and education, families are expected to shoulder all the burdens on their own. But Dana Suskind, M.D., a pediatric surgeon, makes the scientific case that both caregivers and kids benefit when families are given more societal support. Using research about kids’ developing brains along with stories from parents on the front lines, Parent Nation, out this month, argues for parents and allies to find ways to recognize their collective identity in order to demand changes that would make life easier for families. “Being a parent has the power to bring us to our knees,” Dr. Suskind writes. “But what brings us to our knees must also rouse us to our feet.” $28

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Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb discuss their journeys.

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Essential Labor by Angela Garbes

Fatherhood by the editors of Fatherly

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When it comes out on May 10, this book is going straight to the top of the to-be-read pile. Angela Garbes, author of Like a Mother and cohost of The Double Shift, a podcast about parenting and working, looks at caregiving as not only highly skilled labor, but also powerful work that has a huge impact on society as a whole. How, Garbes asks, can we stop devaluing caregiving and get more from family life? $26

The transition to parenthood is a huge one, and this book notes that much of the research is focused on mothers. The editors at Fatherly step in to ﬁll the gap with this title, which is meant to cover the ﬁrst 1,000 days of a baby’s life from a father’s perspective. From answering practical questions about budgeting and paternity leave to tackling bigger issues like relationships and kid-life balance, Fatherhood is a needed resource for dads. $28

How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Assholes by Melinda Wenner Moyer For parents who always ask, “What does the research say?” journalist Melinda Wenner Moyer has pulled together scientiﬁc evidence to deal with some of parenthood’s biggest conundrums. She delves into studies about how to raise kids who are resilient, kind and honest and stay away from bullying, racism and sexism. Best of all, she oﬀers clear, actionable ways for parents to put these values into practice. $27

To learn more about our parenting picks, their authors and other books we love, visit goodhousekeeping.com/gh-book-club.

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The look-gorgeous news, tricks and trends you need to know from GH’s in-house scientists and experts

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set the mood Drop an aromatherapyinfused tablet in the bottom of the shower to release a relaxing scent as you suds, then smooth on a calming face mask to let it treat your skin as the steam helps it soak in.

up your cleanse Apply facial cleanser using a face brush to give it exfoliating eﬀects. Trade basic body wash for a soap with built-in massagers or an exfoliating pad with soap inside. FACE CLEANSING BRUSH NATUROPATHICA FACIAL CLEANSING & EXFOLIATING BRUSH, $34, NATUROPATHICA.COM MASSAGING SOAP L’OCCITANE ALMOND 2-IN-1 EXFOLIATING SOAP, $13, LOCCITANE.COM CLEANSING BUFF SAJE JUTE & JOY LIQUID SUNSHINE SOAP-FILLED WASH PAD, $12, SAJE.COM

Q Should I try a scalp scrub? I’m seeing them everywhere. — BARBARA M.

add moisture Soften skin with an in-shower body butter or moisturizer. Mix a concentrated moisture treatment into regular conditioner for extra hair hydration. IN-SHOWER MOISTURIZER DOVE BODY LOVE MOISTURE BOOST PRE-CLEANSE SHOWER BUTTER, $8, TARGET SKIN CONDITIONER OLAY NIGHTTIME RINSE-OFF BODY CONDITIONER, $6, TARGET HAIR HYDRATION BOOSTER PANTENE MIRACLE RESCUE MOISTURE MIX-IN, $7, TARGET

A: Maybe. It seems as if almost every haircare brand has launched a scalp scrub recently, and they’re everywhere from drugstores to salons. Like scrubs for face and body, “scalp scrubs are designed to gently exfoliate scalp skin, eliminating excess oil and breaking down dead skin cells and residue,” says William Gaunitz, a certiﬁed trichologist (hair specialist) and founder of Advanced Trichology in Carlsbad, CA. They can help get rid of product buildup when shampooing doesn’t cut it and are good for those who have an oily scalp or are prone to excessive skin buildup such as with dandruﬀ, eczema, psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis, he says. Try it once or twice per week after shampooing: “Apply the scrub through the part and massage it in with a circular motion,” Gaunitz advises (to prevent irritation, avoid using your nails). Rinse thoroughly; follow with conditioner. GH Beauty Lab pick: Nexxus Clean & Pure Invigorating Detox Scalp Scrub, $15, drugstores

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Ubiquitous in many items for its claimed medicinal beneﬁts, CBD extract — rich in cannabidiol, a nonintoxicating compound found in the hemp plant — is sprouting up in skincare products from bath salts to moisturizers. Preliminary research indicates that CBD may help reduce skin inﬂammation, acne, eczema and scarring, says GH Beauty Lab Executive Director Birnur

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Aral, Ph.D. “Cannabinoids show the most promise for itch treatment, but there is no concrete evidence yet,” adds DiAnne Davis, M.D., a dermatologist in Dallas. The GH Institute and Dr. Davis recommend holding oﬀ on trying CBD skincare for now, as “there’s currently very limited data on the safety of CBD in consumer products, including cosmetics,” Aral says.

Scalp scrub: Getty Images. Aral: Chris Eckert. Franzino: Mike Garten. Reporting by Andrea Jordan and Katie Berohn.

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Antioxidants YOUR SKIN’S

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Ask dermatologists what they recommend for every skincare routine (aside from SPF), and they’ll say antioxidants. But what exactly are antioxidants, what do they do and which are best for diﬀerent skin types? Top doctors answer these questions and more in a comprehensive guide to the science behind one of the most perplexing skincare categories. by APR IL FRANZINO

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You may know about the health beneﬁts of incorporating antioxidants into your diet, but what can they do for your skin when applied topically? It turns out that antioxidants also play a key role in just how healthy, radiant and youthful your face looks. Let’s start with what an antioxidant is. “Every day we are exposed to environmental factors, like pollution and ultraviolet rays, that create free radicals in our skin,” explains Kavita Mariwalla, M.D., a dermatologist in West Islip, NY. “A free radical is a molecule with an unpaired electron, meaning it is unstable and highly reactive, and as these accumulate, the body is affected in the form of illness and accelerated aging.” It’s a chain reaction: “Free radicals are always seeking an extra electron from other cells to become stable,” she says. “Once a free radical takes an electron from another molecule, that molecule becomes a free radical, resulting in oxidative stress, which breaks down skin’s collagen and causes signs of aging like wrinkling and sallowness.” Enter antioxidants, “molecules that prevent the reactions that can produce free radicals,” Dr. Mariwalla explains.

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Applying skincare products made with antioxidants can help neutralize the damaging effects of free radicals, says Dendy Engelman, M.D., a dermatologist in New York City — and, over time, help repair signs of skin aging, including hyperpigmentation, lines and wrinkles, inflammation and dullness. Like skin superheroes, antioxidants bind to free radicals and donate their electrons, stopping free radicals from stealing electrons from skin cells and causing damage.

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What are the best antioxidants for my skin?

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Look for the antioxidant ingredients here, which also deliver other skin benefits, in topical skincare products, Dr. Mariwalla suggests. For maximum efficacy, choose formulas that are left on skin, such as serums and moisturizers, rather than those that are rinsed off, like cleansers and exfoliators. To find the right antioxidant for you, consider your skin type. The gold standard, vitamin C, is best for combination or dry skin. If you have oily or acne-prone skin, she recommends opting for niacinamide or retinol, as “vitamin C makes some people break out.” Niacinamide, resveratrol, vitamin E and green tea are all generally well tolerated by people with sensitive, dry or combination skin. To incorporate an antioxidant into your skincare routine, apply it as your first step after washing your face in the morning, in the evening or both. “That way it [sits] directly on your skin,” Dr. Mariwalla says. Note that antioxidant products should be used in addition to a broad-spectrum sunscreen, not in place of one.

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Often listed on ingredient labels as “tocopherol,” vitamin E can also soothe skin and help create a healthy protective skin barrier, says Cheryl Burgess, M.D., a dermatologist in Washington, DC. GH BEAUTY LAB PICK: AVÈNE A-OXITIVE ANTIOXIDANT DEFENSE SERUM, $44, AVENEUSA.COM

Also known as ascorbic acid, “vitamin C protects skin and collagen, acts as a precursor to collagen production and fades dark spots, resulting in a more even complexion,” says Lian Mack, M.D., a dermatologist in New York City. GH BEAUTY LAB PICK: GH SEAL STAR OLAY TONE PERFECTION SERUM B3 + VITAMIN C, $30, DRUGSTORES

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This form of vitamin B3 is a star multitasker that brightens, reduces hyperpigmentation, ups collagen production to reduce wrinkles, fortiﬁes skin’s barrier to lessen dryness and irritation and minimizes oil production to decrease acne. GH BEAUTY LAB PICK: BEAUTY LAB TEST WINNER SKINCEUTICALS METACELL RENEWAL B3, $115, SKINCEUTICALS.COM

+ improves elasticity Resveratrol The polyphenol most commonly found in the skin of red grapes can help improve elasticity, boosting ﬁrmness, as well as smooth skin, says Geeta Yadav, M.D., a dermatologist in Toronto. GH BEAUTY LAB PICK: GH SEAL STAR MARY KAY CLINICAL SOLUTIONS C + RESVERATROL LINE REDUCER, $38, MARYKAY.COM

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Well known for fighting wrinkles, this vitamin A derivative “prevents collagen breakdown and encourages rapid skin cell turnover,” says Sandra Lee, M.D., a dermatologist in Upland, CA, which smooths texture, evens tone, clarifies and firms. GH BEAUTY LAB PICK: GH SEAL STAR AND BEAUTY LAB TEST WINNER NO7 PROTECT & PERFECT INTENSE ADVANCED SERUM, $30, WALGREENS

+ Antiinflammatory Green Tea In addition to offering antioxidant protection, studies have shown that this botanical has anti-inflammatory effects, aiding in the treatment of rosacea and acne. GH BEAUTY LAB PICK: BEAUTY LAB TEST WINNER TATCHA GOLD CAMELLIA BEAUTY OIL, $98, TATCHA.COM

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How-to: Slick hair back and weave a tight braid at the nape of the neck for a sporty yet sleek effect. Pro tip: Smooth the finished top of hair and braid with a dab of styling cream, like Flora & Curl Sweet Hibiscus Twist & Braid Cream, $16, floracurl.com.

How-to: Turn a pony from relaxed to elevated by positioning it above the crown and winding a section of hair around the base. Pro tip: Spritz shine spray all over to ﬁnish. Try Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Dry Oil Finishing Spray, $34, Sephora.

How-to: For this day-to-night style, center-part hair, tie it into a ponytail at the nape of the neck, then wrap another hair tie 2" down the pony. Pro tip: Choose ties that are the same color as your strands for a seamless look.

How-to: Transform a standard updo into something special in seconds by braiding the front section of hair on one side (or both!). Pro tip: Pin the braid in place behind the ear to secure.

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How-to: Channel the retro shaggy look that’s hot right now by tousling waves or curls—including bangs!—once done styling. Pro tip: Maximize texture by misting a dry texturizing spray throughout hair, then scrunching strands with ﬁngers. Try Living Proof Full Dry Volume & Texture Spray, $32, Ulta.

How-to: Give straight strands a fancy touch by adding a subtle wave just at ear level to boost volume and movement. Pro tip: Work in larger sections of hair and clip, then twist a 11⁄2" curling iron or a ﬂat iron to create the bend.

How-to: A “lob” (long bob) strikes the perfect versatile balance between short and long hair. Pro tip: To boost hair’s fullness, apply a volumizing mousse all over damp strands and, once dry, curl the bottom half of hair with a largebarrel curling iron.

How-to: Pull hair oﬀ your face without going full updo: Smooth the top section of hair back to the crown, securing it with a clip. Pro tip: Gently brush the top portion with the rest of hair so it ﬂows together.

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How-to: Embracing hair’s volume and curly or wavy texture adds a ﬂattering softness to the face. Pro tip: Distribute a curl-deﬁning mousse through damp strands before air-drying or styling. Try SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Frizz-Free Curl Mousse, $13, Ulta.

How-to: Adding long, piecey fringe is the perfect way to revitalize any existing cut without making a major change. Pro tip: When blowdrying hair, brush bangs to the desired placement to help set them.

How-to: A pixie with choppy pieces looks fresh and youthful—plus, it’s wash-and-go low-maintenance. Pro tip: Enhance the shape by working a dab of pomade through small sections of dry hair. Try Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Finishing Paste, $4, target.com.

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How-to: Give facial features a visual “lift” by pulling hair back into a soft chignon at the crown of the head. Pro tip: Lightly mist the front with hairspray to tame any ﬂyaways. Try GH Beauty Lab test winner John Frieda Frizz Ease Moisture Barrier Firm Hold Hairspray, $7, Walmart.

How-to: Part the front of your hair oﬀ-center before blowdrying to easily add subtle drama. Pro tip: Spritz a light setting spray onto the part and front section to keep it in place. Try GH Beauty Lab test winner It’s a 10 Miracle Finishing Spray Plus Keratin, $21, itsa10haircare.com.

How-to: No matter what your hair’s length, bouncy, well-shaped spirals read lively and glamorous. Pro tip: Curl small sections using a 3⁄4" curling iron for a tighter coil; use a 1" one to make it looser.

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how we tested: GH Beauty Lab scientists evaluated oval hairdryer brushes across price points in the Lab and at home for:

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These genius two-in-one styling tools save time — and effort! — by brushing and drying your hair simultaneously.

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best overall Get a shiny, salon-caliber blow-out at home with this easy-to-hold Amika blowdryer brush, which was best of all those tested at creating volume, was the quietest of the winners, had the gentlest heat and worked well on all hair types.

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True to its name, Hot Tools won the “gold” for eﬀortlessly combing through and speedily styling even dense, coarse or curly strands. The controls were also the simplest to use compared with the other models’.

GH Beauty Lab expert testers’ highest-rated tool and number one pick for thin strands, the Drybar brush earned top marks thanks to its clear setup and operating directions and being comfortable to maneuver.

HOT TOOLS PRO ARTIST 24K GOLD ONE-STEP VOLUMIZER, ULTA

DRYBAR THE DOUBLE SHOT OVAL BLOW-DRYER BRUSH, DRYBAR.COM

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Revlon’s popular model, also the best bargain, lived up to its reputation: It achieved the fastest rate of drying human-hair samples in Beauty Lab testing. The power tool also ranked highly for having simple-to-follow instructions and giving hair shine. REVLON ONE-STEP HAIR VOLUMIZER, TARGET

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• Gives a pro-level blowdry • Boosts hair’s fullness • Longest cord (9.6'; only winner with wrap for storage) • Least noisy per Quiet Mark • Three heat settings

• Best for styling hair quickly • Top at easily brushing hair • Long cord (8') • Leaves hair looking shiny • Two heat settings, one cool

• Expert-evaluator favorite • Most comfortable to hold • Long cord (8.9') • Understandable usage guide • Two heat settings, one cool

• Lowest price of the winners • Dried hair fastest • Helpful directions • Makes strands shiny • Two heat settings, one cool

• Least helpful instructions for setting up and operating

• Tied for heaviest brush and cord (1.4 lbs)

• More expensive than other winners

• No cool setting to help set the style

• Lowest score for not burning scalp or ears at highest heat setting

• Didn’t dry hair as quickly • Hair could get caught in the bristles; detangle strands before use and avoid wrapping around brush multiple times

• Loudest hairdryer brush according to lab data and expert feedback • Short cord length (6') • Gets hot and could burn hair or skin at the highest heat setting

An impressive 100% of expert testers agreed that the tool delivered the perfect blow-out, gave hair volume, wasn’t overly loud, had an ideal weight and didn’t burn hair or skin on the highest heat. It was also versatile: “Easy to create curls, giving a bouncy look” and “gave volume at the roots and a straight blow-out,” two said.

In Beauty Lab evaluations, 100% of expert testers found that it styled hair fast and combed through strands with ease, including thick and curly textures. The brush was also tops for having simple-to-navigate buttons. “I was surprised by the speed and how fast my hair went from wet to dry,” a user commented.

The brush’s narrow barrel and smaller surface area make it ideal for ﬁne or short to mediumlength hair. “Much better results than using a regular dryer and separate brush,” a user noted. “I got great volume with this, yet my hair felt really smooth—it was comparable to a blow-out from a salon,” another marveled.

QUIET MARK RATINGS: Third-party certifier Quiet Mark measured the average recorded sound levels of the tested hairdryer brushes.

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In Lab testing, the tool dried 8"-long standardized human-hair samples faster than every other brush analyzed, in ﬁve minutes. “I liked how the brush head was large, which allowed it to dry more hair at once,” a tester reported. “It was good for creating smooth, straight hairstyles.”

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Keeping your skin moisturized can be a challenge, especially during cold or dry seasons. Aquaphor Healing Ointment can be used on multiple areas of the body, from hands to feet. Unlike all-petroleum-jelly formulas, which are heavier, Aquaphor has additional ingredients such as glycerin, a humectant, and several emollients to soften skin. This results in a less greasy, less tacky texture that hydrates and protects at the same time.

Minimize skin imperfections with the RoC Retinol Correxion Max Hydration Cream. Retinol helps boost skin’s collagen, which aids in minimizing fine lines, reduces dark spots by increasing cell turnover and helps unclog pores. Add this to your routine to target wrinkles or dark areas and leave your skin looking more luminous.

The skin surrounding your eyes is very delicate, so it’s important to treat that area with TLC. SeeMe Beauty specializes in creating skincare for perimenopausal and menopausal women. For Your Eyes Only Cream is fragrance-free and filled with nourishing ingredients to help give skin a moisturized appearance.

LAB RESULTS This longtime favorite of the GH Beauty Lab continues to amaze us. We are impressed by the ointment’s versatility and how eﬀective it is on cracked lips and heels and even minor cuts and burns. Its key ingredients work to hydrate and lock in moisture by forming a barrier on the skin without clogging pores.

LAB RESULTS After one week, testers noticed that their skin appeared smoother and more radiant—plus, lines were visibly reduced, data evaluation revealed. This fragrance-free formula hydrates skin for 24 hours. At the beginning, apply it every other night to ease irritation that can occur when starting a new retinol regimen. Because of the accelerated turnover of skin cells, always use an SPF when incorporating any retinol product into your skincare routine.

LAB RESULTS Our chemists in the GH Beauty Lab love that the SeeMe active complex contains artichoke leaf extract, which helps smooth the appearance of ﬁne lines, as well as avocado oil, which helps nourish dry menopausal skin. Also, the paraben- and sulfate-free formula includes two types of vitamin B, which aids in brightening, ﬁrming and hydrating the fragile eye area.

AQUAPHOR HEALING OINTMENT, $5.50, WALMART.COM

ROC RETINOL CORREXION MAX HYDRATION CREAM, $26, TARGET.COM

FOR YOUR EYES ONLY CREAM, $39, SEEMEBEAUTY.COM/GH

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Sometimes regular conditioner just won’t cut it for dry and damaged hair—a deep conditioner, a.k.a. a hair mask, can help bring back life to your locks thanks to its higher concentration and variety of conditioning ingredients like silicones, plant oils and butter. Hair is most vulnerable and ﬂexible when wet, and the extra conditioning can help prevent future breakage. Plus, coating wet hair with a heavier conditioner lubricates and softens the strands, making detangling much easier. The conditioning ingredients are also designed to make hair softer and more manageable after it’s been rinsed and dried. For those who use hot tools or chemical treatments or who have extra-dry textures, adding a leave-in treatment to your routine can be a good idea. After shampooing, use a double-duty deep conditioner to oﬀer extra hydration to hair.

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in Plain Sight Last spring, Jim LeBlond woke in the middle of the night gasping for breath. As his wife, Jeanne, rushed him to the emergency room, they never suspected that the cause could be anything other than the respiratory disease that had the world in its grip. It turned out the threat to his life was more mundane — and much closer to home. by JUDI KETTELER

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hile scrolling through social media last June, a shocking post caught my eye. A woman in my neighborhood described a mysterious ordeal involving her husband. Out of nowhere, the previously healthy man had gotten suddenly and severely ill. He had nearly died and was still ﬁghting to recover. Like amateur sleuths, the family had been searching for the cause of his rapid decline. What they discovered, before even the doctors realized it, was terrifying, because it was something that could have just as easily happened to me, literally in my own backyard.

Jeanne suspected that the culprit was something Jim had cut down in the yard.

The first weekend of May last year, Jim LeBlond was busy with a familiar springtime ritual: clearing out his backyard. He was in a hurry because his city of Madeira, OH — a suburb of Cincinnati — offered curbside brush and limb pickup during the first week of May. “I worked an entire weekend clearing honeysuckle and the weeds around it with an electric chain saw,” Jim says. It had been a wet spring, and the weeds were already everywhere. “I saw a lot of white flowers, but I didn’t think anything of it.” By the time Jim was taking the last batch of limbs out to the curb Monday evening, he started to feel bad. He wasn’t sure whether he was simply exhausted from a long weekend of work or he was coming down with something. COVID-19 briefly crossed his mind, but he was fully vaccinated. He decided to go to bed early, figuring he would probably feel better the next day. Instead, at 4:00 a.m. Tuesday morning, he woke up unable to breathe. Frightened, he told his wife, Jeanne, that he needed to go to the emergency room, so they drove to nearby Good Samaritan Hospital. There, the emergency room doctor ran several tests but struggled to understand what was going on. Jim looked healthy, yet he clearly needed more and more oxygen. His chest X-ray showed inflammation. The ER doctor thought it was pneumonia and decided to admit him, still not having ruled out the coronavirus.

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“I remember getting moved to a room,” Jim says. “But my memory of the next three weeks is totally blank.” That’s because things quickly deteriorated once Jim was admitted. He couldn’t breathe, and his oxygen levels were going down. He was being given COVID medications, but he kept testing negative. Within hours of being admitted, Jim was moved to the hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU). By 10:00 p.m. Wednesday evening, he had to be put on a mechanical ventilator. Jeanne wasn’t allowed into the ICU until 9:00 the following morning. “I walked into the room and immediately started to cry,” she says. Her 58-yearold husband had tubes down his throat and was sedated, in a medically induced coma. It seemed unfathomable given that only days earlier he had been laughing at dinner and playing on the floor with his grandchildren. What in the world had made him so sick? Christopher Hayner, M.D., the pulmonary critical care physician at Good Samaritan hospital who began treating Jim in the ICU, suspected an alveolar hemorrhage, which happens when “the blood vessels that surround the air sacs in the lungs become inflamed,” Dr. Hayner explains. This means the lungs can’t do their job of moving oxygen into the bloodstream as blood accumulates in the air sacs. “Essentially you drown in your own blood,” he says. A biopsy confirmed the grim diagnosis. Now Dr. Hayner knew what was wrong, but no one knew why. Jim didn’t have any of the conditions, like lupus or other autoimmune diseases, that usually cause alveolar hemorrhage. Dr. Hayner ran test after test looking for what might be causing the extreme inflammation in Jim’s lungs — with no luck.

Jeanne and Jim both come from close-knit families, and their community in Madeira also rallied to help them. Their grown children, Jay and Kate, and their spouses, friends and family helped with tasks and alternated going with Jeanne to the ICU every day. They played Jim and Jeanne’s favorite song, “When You Say Nothing at All,” sung by Alison Krauss, which he and Jeanne had danced to at their 25th wedding anniversary 10 years earlier. They held his hand and talked to him, hoping he could hear them. “I was told many times he might not survive,” Jeanne says. But Jim fought, and one morning when Jeanne arrived, the nurse said, “We have a surprise for you.” Jim was sitting in a chair for the ﬁrst time in a month. “That was a big deal,” Jeanne says. “Finally, things looked like they were getting better.” He improved enough to be moved from the ICU to a stepdown unit. He’d had a tracheostomy, so he still couldn’t talk, and he was still on a ventilator. He was extremely weak, unable even to push a button on the television remote to change the channel. “Lying there, you think you should be able to just get up and go home, but you can’t,” Jim says. He had a feeding tube because he couldn’t swallow or eat, and he had lost 42 pounds. Blood clots

formed in his legs — common when someone is confined to a hospital bed — and he needed an IVC filter implanted in a blood vessel near his heart. This small device prevented the blood clots from traveling to his lungs and causing a fatal pulmonary embolism. But he had gotten strong enough to write. At last he could be asked, “What were you cutting down in the backyard?” He wrote, White flower, purple stem. Though Jim was used to white flowers growing in his backyard, the ones he was familiar with were snakeroot, which doesn’t bloom until late in the summer. This time Jim had been working in his yard in early May, so it must have been something else. The family Googled “poisonous plants in Ohio,” and within seconds they had the prime suspect: a plant so toxic that it had been used as a poison for centuries — poison hemlock. Swiping through the Web, they saw abundant images of poison hemlock in fields, on the sides of roads and at the edges of parks and playgrounds, and they read about how it had been invading specific states such as Ohio. It was tall and wispy, almost like giant parsley. It had blotchy purple stems and clusters of big white flowers. Had this been in their backyard?

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unearthing the shocking Cause H Once Dr. Hayner had ruled out all the common causes of alveolar hemorrhage, it was time to think about uncommon causes. He wondered whether Jim could have experienced some form of toxic inhalation injury, but there hadn’t been a ﬁre or any use of toxic chemicals. Jeanne is a retired elementary school teacher — for more than three decades, she had taught her young charges to be curious learners. Now she needed to use her own curiosity to solve the ghastliest puzzle she had ever encountered. She began to suspect that the problem was something Jim had cut down in the backyard. But he was unconscious, unable to offer any clues.

Poison Hemlock or Queen Anne’s Lace? The ﬂowers of these two plants look strikingly similar, but poison hemlock has a purplish stem and blooms in late spring or early summer, while Queen Anne’s lace has a fuzzy stem and its ﬂowers appear in late summer.

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Where they grow You are more likely to ﬁnd these plants growing at the edges of your property than you are to spot them amid your ﬂower beds. Why they are taking over Land overdevelopment and overgrazing are big culprits. Mowing equipment that isn’t cleaned after the clearing of patches of these plants is also spreading the seeds. When you’ll see them In spring and early summer. Both are generally done blooming by July. How to get rid of them Never use a weed eater or a chain saw. If you wear protective clothing (goggles, gloves, mask, long sleeves and pants), you can pull up poison hemlock and bag it like other yard waste, Boggs says, but to be safe, you might consider using an herbicide to kill it. As for wild parsnip, do not touch it: Spray it with an herbicide. How to prevent their return Once the poison hemlock or wild parsnip is dead, spread some grass seed as soon as you can. “Grasses are very strong competitors against these plants,” Boggs says.

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They showed Jim the pictures. He nodded and wrote, That’s it. According to Joe Boggs, an assistant professor of entomology for The Ohio State University Extension, poison hemlock contains highly toxic compounds and could cause respiratory failure and death if ingested. “The chemicals are in the sap, but the sap circulates throughout the whole plant, including the roots and seeds, so all parts of the plant are toxic,” Boggs says. The theory was that by taking a chain saw to it, Jim had aerosolized it, or thrown that sap into the air in the form of extremely fine droplets, which he then must have inhaled. “I have to give the family credit for doing the deep dive and figuring out poison hemlock,” Dr. Hayner says. When he learned about the plant, he understood how it could have happened. “Anything you can touch, you can also inhale,” he says. The toxic aerosolized poison hemlock particles caused respiratory failure. Jim’s case raised an alarm bell for Dr. Hayner, who had a large wooded hillside on his own property. He feared that poison hemlock might be lurking there as well. “We had been trying to clear the hill. The minute we figured this out, we stopped,” he says.

A Town Rallies & Raises Awareness H Dr. Hayner wasn’t the only one who was suddenly looking at every patch of weeds around, wondering if it possessed enough toxins to kill. I’d stop in the middle of runs and glower at wispy weeds on the side of the road, wondering if they were poison hemlock but afraid to get too close. It was as if my entire city of 9,000 was on the lookout. We read Jeanne’s Facebook updates about Jim, looked for purple stems and learned to tell the difference between poison hemlock and Queen Anne’s lace (see sidebar, page 23). Even then-mayor Nancy Spencer advocated educating the public about poison hemlock at a city council meeting. She included information about how to recognize it in a citywide newsletter and was looking for more ways to raise awareness about the invasive weed. Neighbors, friends and fellow church members rallied around the LeBlond family and provided continuous meal delivery through Jim’s hospital stay and beyond. They cut the family’s grass, re-stained their deck, made the house accessible and helped with medical bills. “People who didn’t even know us stepped up to help,” Jim says.

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Ultimately Jim needed surgery on his heart, which had been damaged because of the problems with his lungs. He began to improve dramatically after the surgery and was finally able to come off the ventilator and the feeding tube in late July. As he began rehab at a facility in early August, he knew it would be a long road to recovery; sometimes five different physical therapists would work with him at once. With his tracheostomy removed, he had to relearn to talk and to swallow. It took an incredible amount of work for him to sit up on his own, stand and eventually walk. But this wasn’t the first time he’d had to relearn basic tasks. He had broken his hip in an accident when he was 14 and had then been in a wheelchair for nearly eight months. “I learned that you never tell a physical therapist no,” he says. After 109 days, Jim finally came home on August 21. “There were many, many tears of joy that day,” Jeanne says. Everyone gathered for a welcome-home party, and the high school band played in the neighbors’ yard as Jim got out of the car. It would be several weeks before he could walk more than a few steps and several more weeks until he could play with his grandkids or drive again. He continues to do daily physical therapy to regain his strength, but the desire to do things like walk the dog and kick a soccer ball with his granddaughters again keeps him motivated. His recovery has already been miraculous, and his doctors anticipate that it will continue. “Sometimes I think, What if our grandkids had picked those flowers?” Jeanne says. That’s why she and Jim want to do everything they can to help raise awareness about poison hemlock. Their community gave them so much, and they’re eager to pay it forward by helping make sure others’ backyards are safe.

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avannah Guthrie, 50, and Hoda Kotb, 57, coanchors of NBC’s Today show, both dreamed of being parents. But sometimes life makes those plans complicated. In 2007, a breast cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment left Hoda unable to bear children. At 41, Savannah doubted that she’d be able to conceive; after having her first child, she experienced a miscarriage and went through two rounds of IVF. Now she and husband Michael Feldman are parents to Vale, 7, and Charley, 5. After she recovered from cancer, Hoda, with ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman, adopted Haley, now 5, in 2017 and, two years later, Hope, now 3. In an intimate chat with Good Housekeeping, they reflect on their good fortune, some hard-earned lessons and the importance of their friendship.

THE CHALLENGES OF STARTING A FAMILY Savannah Guthrie: I stopped even letting myself hope or believe I could [get pregnant], because the years were getting on.

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It wasn’t that I thought it was impossible; I just thought it wasn’t likely. I didn’t want to get my hopes up. I just tried to tell myself that it would be OK if it didn’t happen: Maybe it’s not meant for me, and that’s OK because I’ve already been blessed so much in my life. I’m not entitled to have a baby too. Looking back, that mindset was probably a self-defense mechanism. Hoda Kotb: I remember that my oncologist called and we were talking about freezing my eggs. She basically said that given my age and [my breast cancer treatment], it was pretty close to a dead end. I was in my room and I just sobbed. I thought, Well, that’s that, isn’t it? Like, you almost blame yourself. Why didn’t I do this? Why didn’t I do that? So I just pushed it away, because the reality seemed impossible to bear. How do you survive knowing you can’t have what you desire and what you feel like you actually physically need?

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certain. She’d say, “Well, of course you’re going to have your family, Savannah!” It felt good. Hoda: I don’t think I would’ve adopted if it hadn’t been for Joel. Having a stable relationship in that moment was really important. Once that fell into place, it didn’t seem as scary to me. I also read about Sandra Bullock and the children she adopted. I’d always felt a weird connection to her, though I only knew her from the show. But she was my age, and I just thought, Wow, she’s really cool. I called her, and we talked. She said adopting was the most important thing she’d ever done. When I had made the decision to adopt and was on the plane to pick up my [ﬁrst] daughter, I called her again. She said, “It’s about to begin!” Sometimes all you need is a model before [you realize], I can handle it.

ON BEING AN “OLDER” MOM Savannah: Hoda and I are both at a point in our careers where we have a lot more certainty about our schedules — that helps. By this time in life you’ve seen a few things, and you know how to weather the ups and

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downs. I’m glad my kids don’t have the stressed, anxious and insecure 30-year-old version of me. The peace and calmness that comes with age is a great thing for kids to see in action. We live in New York City, and there are a lot of older parents, so you don’t stick out like a sore thumb. But sometimes I wonder, on a Saturday afternoon when I’m really tired, Do younger parents feel this way? And the answer is yes. I know them, they’re my friends — and they’re exhausted. All parents have those moments of low energy and times they’re frustrated. That’s just the nature of it. Hoda: All of a sudden all the things about having little kids that seem like a problem, you see in a whole different way. And I ﬁnd myself being so much more patient and calm than I ever would have been at a younger age. You realize we sometimes blow things out of proportion. I got a letter at my house from some lady, and she said, Who do you think you are, having those kids at this age? It was handwritten,

with a stamp on it. And I remember thinking, She took a piece of paper out on her desk and wrote this down, folded it up, put it in an envelope, got my home address and put a stamp on it and mailed it. I’ve come to learn that there are two ways to live your life. You can live your life worrying about what people think of your life, or you can live your life. And I realized that sometimes I was living my life being concerned about the perceptions of it. I sort of had this epiphany: I have a choice.

THE AGONY OF MOM GUILT Savannah: The ﬁrst time I put [Vale] in her nursery, I lay down on the bed and started sobbing. Mike said, “What’s wrong?” And I said, “This is the farthest apart we’ve ever been.” She’d either been in my belly or in my arms or in my room, and I just felt sick. I almost felt physically ill to be apart from her — and it still happens. I’m feeling guilty right now. I’m probably late to [pick her up from] the bus. I don’t know how to overcome it. I just know that it’s real. I wish it weren’t,

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but it really is. I mean, I feel guilty all the time, and all I do is hang out with my kids. Hoda: I do have some guilt, obviously. But at the same time, I want them to love work, because work is going to be part of their lives, and it’s cool and it’s exciting and Mom loves it. “You’re not pulling me away, and what I love more is coming home to you” — like, you try to make sure that they get both pieces of it. But it is [hard]… especially when you wait so long for something, you don’t want to miss a minute.

ON WORKING CLOSELY WITH ANOTHER MOM Hoda: I have some nights where I really messed up and I know I did, and I come in the next morning [thinking], I feel terrible for what I did. What was I thinking? Why did I think that was going to work? They went to bed crying. Like, I don’t want that to be me. But then I talk to Savannah. [She’ll say], “That was my Wednesday.” It makes you feel less alone.

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w e a r e fa m i ly Savannah: Sometimes it’s enjoyable to just vent to each other. We trade parenting tips or ideas, or sometimes I listen to Hoda FaceTime with her kids. It’s amazing to be in a very high-pressure job but also have someone who understands the other highpressure job you have and can carry it with you. They’re not going to judge if you are bringing some of that to work.

THE MYTH OF “HAVING IT ALL” Hoda: Some days I hit a home run; some days it’s all terrible, and then you reset the next day and try again. There’s no quick ﬁx for balance that I can give. I mean, look, you try to give 100% at home and 100% at work, and then that’s it. And then you see how it shakes down, but I think that’s the best way to do it. Savannah: I don’t know what balance is. Sometimes you’re out of whack — and sometimes you have a good day. I don’t even think in those terms. My family is my priority — it’s not even a close call — but I

have a job that I just love. And so I try to do both to the best of my ability.

A KEY PARENTING TAKEAWAY Hoda: Our kids sense every single thing we do, and they feel everything. They know if you’re being real and they know when you’re not. You have to really figure out who you are, because your kids are taking notes. Just be truthful and be true to yourself, and your kids are going to turn out just fine. Savannah: I want my kids, particularly my little girl, to have a positive body image. I say all the right words, but I’m not sure that’s what she sees every day. It really makes you look hard at yourself, and there’s nothing I care more about than for her to grow up feeling confident and strong and just loving herself. And so for me…I said to myself, Well, you’d better straighten this out right now, you’d better get your head on straight, because this little girl is watching you.

The Inside Scoop on Parenting On March 31, Savannah and Hoda, along with parenting experts, will participate in our third annual We Are Family Parenting Summit, a virtual event designed to help brands and parents make sense of the state of parenting today. The panel discussions and ﬁreside chats will examine how family life has changed and what we might expect in the future for raising kids at all ages and stages. To watch the summit for free, go to live .goodhousekeeping.com.

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Got Climate Anxiety? There’s an antidote for that. Read on for how to turn fear and paralysis into motivation that’ll help your mental health — and the planet. by MERYL DAVIDS LANDAU

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No doubt you’ve had your share of middle-of-the-night wake-ups lately: Between the usual pressing work deadlines, kid drama and (oh, right!) a global pandemic that keeps resurging, anxieties are running high. 30

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But on top of these day-to-day concerns, there’s another big pot of worry simmering, and it’s moving off the back burner: anxiety about climate change. “Nature always seemed like a literal rock in an otherwise crazy and unpredictable world,” says Katy Romita, a 45-year-old meditation instructor in Mamaroneck, NY. While she’d been aware of climate change for a long time, it felt far away. Then last fall her neighbors lost homes, possessions and their sense of security after the ferocious Hurricane Ida struck; that brought her worries closer to home. “This was something I was used to seeing on the news, not in my own town,” Katy says. While the increase in climate-related catastrophes and calls for action will hopefully galvanize communities and countries to mitigate climate change, it may make your anxiety worse—especially if you’re directly affected: After Hurricane Harvey hit Houston in 2017, researchers estimated that nearly half the city’s population had symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), an extreme form of anxiety. Being impacted more than once can push you even further. “If you experience two 100-year floods in a few years, your capacity to cope is going to be depleted,” says Christie Manning, Ph.D., director of sustainability at Macalester College in Saint Paul, MN. The worry alone is a big stressor, especially for women and marginalized people. Women are often responsible for helping the elderly and children through a weather event, and research shows that

people of color are more likely to be impacted. Decades of discrimination by banks and governments pushed poorer communities into lower-altitude areas with fewer parks and trees, or close to highways and airports, making them more vulnerable to ﬂooding, pollution and heat. Fortunately, there are ways to get a handle on it. “The antidote to climate anxiety is action, and we can’t solve the problem alone,” says Katharine Hayhoe, Ph.D., chief scientist for the nonproﬁt The Nature Conservancy and author of Saving Us. Step one? Understanding where we are.

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result in dehydration, heatstroke and heart disease as well as causing warm-weather conditions like Lyme disease and allergies to linger. Extreme weather events, such as the California wildfires and floods in the Midwest, put people at risk of injury, and they also can hamper access to medical care. But the notion that climate change affects our psyches is a more recent one. “Even 10 years ago, the idea that climate change has mental health impacts was something most people didn’t think about—including me,” says Susan Clayton, Ph.D., a professor of psychology at the College of Wooster in Ohio and coauthor of a 2021 report by the American Psychological Association and the nonprofit EcoAmerica. These effects include stress, anxiety, depression and PTSD, among others. Research is ongoing, but it’s clear that our angst is rising, says Clayton. More than three-quarters of Americans understand that the planet is warming, according to the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, with a majority believing it will harm their own communities. This may be why 70% of us are at least somewhat worried, with 35% “very worried.” Google searches for terms like “climate anxiety” and “eco-anxiety” have skyrocketed in recent years, found a study by Kelton Minor at the University of Copenhagen. Parents are especially uneasy. “I hear from people a lot that they’re worried about the world they’re leaving their children,” Clayton says. In a large international study Clayton coauthored in 2021, 45% of teens and young adults said their climate stress affected their daily lives. “After we see a climate disaster on the news, my 8-year-old son peppers me with questions on what we will do if it happens here. I can see the anxiety on his face,” says Ricki Weisberg, a 42-year-old public relations executive in Ardmore, PA. Compounding her own worry is that she can’t say honestly that it won’t — tornadoes in her area were previously rare, but several struck a nearby city last year. Anxiety involves feeling tense and fearful when we ponder something that might happen in the future. Often the negative outcome is unlikely and the fear overblown, but climate anxiety is unique in that there’s good evidence that what we are worried about may well come to pass. “Climate anxiety is not a mental illness, because it’s rational to be concerned,” Clayton says. What that means is that the things you might normally do to calm your fears—talking to a friend or a therapist—are not enough. Climate shifts are here to stay even if countries around the world take steps to curtail them. “Anxiety is a sensible response to what we’re facing, but we must address it through action,” says Hayhoe.

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FROM OVERWHELMED TO OPTIMISTIC For some, climate anxiety is a good thing, calling attention to a problem they need to prepare for, psychologists say. But many of us feel paralyzed, not motivated, says Renée Lertzman, Ph.D., a consultant whose TED Talk has been viewed over 2 million times. “There’s a myth that people don’t care about the climate. But many feel conflicted about how to respond, so they numb out,” she says. Let’s say you understand that flying, driving and eating meat contribute, but you like having those things in your life — this may cause you to freeze instead of taking individual action, she says. And because we need widespread changes to systems, the kind that must involve all of society, governments and corporations, it’s easy to feel helpless, says Manning. “Not many of us feel like we have the training, skills, influence or time to know how to get elected officials and corporations to listen and make changes,” she adds. So what helps? Building a sense of optimism. When 5,000 people were asked how they felt when they thought about taking a climate action, people who felt most hopeful were more likely to want to act, while anxious but unhopeful people were not as motivated, a study published in August in the Journal of Environmental Psychology found.

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Look at history. Women’s suffrage. Gay marriage. An end to apartheid in South Africa. “Those didn’t happen because an influential person decided it was time, but because ordinary people like us decided the world had to be different and they used their voices to start the change,” says Katharine Hayhoe, Ph.D., chief scientist for the nonprofit The Nature Conservancy and author of Saving Us. “We often picture

climate action as a giant boulder at the bottom of a hill with a few hands on it, but when we look at what so many people and groups are doing, we realize the boulder is at the top and rolling down, and it has millions of hands on it that we can join,” she says. Find your people. “If you have deep concerns about the climate, it’s really important that you have people who take those concerns seriously and don’t gaslight you,” Manning says. Plus, joining forces ampliﬁes solutions. There are national organizations like the Sierra Club and niche groups like the nonpartisan Protect Our Winters for those who enjoy snow sports. Groups in your own community can work on local solutions — more green spaces to help with cooling, say, or bike

lanes to reduce driving. Besides, being part of a group is itself a stress reducer. Know that you don’t have to be perfect. Every step you take (using a colder wash cycle, driving an electric car) has merit. Last fall Katy Romita started onesmallstone .net, which oﬀers online meditations to others seeking to calm their climate anxiety. Ease your kids’ angst. Involve your children in climate solutions in a fun way, such as volunteering to plant trees or joining the NASA-sponsored GLOBE Program, in which parents and kids collect information about trees and clouds to support our understanding of the environment, suggests Sandi Schwartz, author of Finding EcoHappiness. Actions like these help children feel empowered.

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Don’t argue with deniers. Only 7% believe strongly that global warming is not happening. “If that’s your family member, say ‘I love you, but you’re wrong’ and move on. Don’t try to have a productive conversation or tell them they should care for the same reasons you care,” Hayhoe says. Get help if you need to. Find support online at climatecafes .org or Good Grief Network (goodgriefnetwork.org). And remind yourself that your community can bounce back from climate damage. “Resilience is the ability to function and thrive in the face of negative events,” and humans have this resource in spades, Clayton says. As we tackle climate change, that’s something to feel good about.

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List what you love about your life. This “meaning-focused coping” helps to calm your brain and allows useful ideas to come to you, says Christie Manning, Ph.D., director of sustainability at Macalester College in Saint Paul, MN. Think about what you appreciate in your career, in your family or in the natural world around you.

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The power of zzz’s When you’re out for the night, your body is hard at work repairing itself, which helps keep your immune system strong and your hormones and blood sugar regulated. Your brain is also processing the info you’ve been taking in all day, which supports your longterm memory. On the other hand, when you don’t get enough sleep for a period of time, your body experiences an increase in inﬂammation, which can hike your risk for heart disease and metabolic disorders like type 2 diabetes. It can also mess with your mood and ability to deal with stress, as well as leave you vulnerable to injuries that might not occur if you were well rested.

Eight isn’t a magic number Sleep experts have typically advised that clocking seven to eight hours of shut-eye a night is best. But research is starting to suggest that sleep requirements may be

more nuanced. According to a report from the National Sleep Foundation, “Suﬃcient sleep duration requirements vary across the life span and from person to person.” While interrupted sleep becomes more common as we age, and you may have heard that older people need less sleep, it’s not clear that that’s the case. What we do know: “ Sleep loss doesn’t have the same associations with long-term health for older individuals as it does in younger people,” says Michael Grandner, Ph.D., director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona and Casper sleep adviser.

YOUR SLEEP CHEAT SHEET Sleep needs vary from person to person, but you can use these parameters from the National Sleep Foundation as a guide. Children (ages 6 through 13)

Why sleep gets squeezed out Research shows that women, adolescents and young adults are more likely to be sleep-deprived than other groups. Why? There are a few reasons. Women are more likely to have multiple responsibilities as well as higher rates of depression and anxiety, conditions that may make it harder to crash at night. Adolescents and young adults have biological clocks that drive them to stay up late, along with school or work schedules that often require them to wake too early to get the sleep they need. And “people from minority racial and ethnic backgrounds, especially Black individuals, are also systematically more likely to get less sleep,” Grandner adds. “This may be due to psychosocial stress, discrimination or other factors.” There’s also the quality of your sleep to consider: Seven hours of tossing and turning isn’t the same as seven hours of deep sleep, so restless snoozers may need a few more winks to be properly rested — and that’s perfectly ﬁne!

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Your sleep sweet spot Striving to get the right zzz’s is always a good goal. Here’s a trick to ﬁnd out how much shut-eye you need: “Keep a sleep log; in the a.m., write down how many hours you slept, what time you went to bed, how many trips to the bathroom, etc. Also, keep a diary of what you ate the previous day, if you worked out and whatever else you did,” says Raj Dasgupta, M.D., a pulmonary and sleep specialist at the University of Southern California. Notice what the days you slept well have in common. Use those strategies to get enough, especially after a bad night.

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You know you need to be well rested to motor through your 50 million daily to-do’s, but you might not realize that sleep plays a crucial role in your and your family’s health: Good sleep is key to keeping your metabolism humming and putting a lid on your risk of chronic diseases. Here, why it’s super important not to slack on snoozing — and how to be sure you’re getting the quantity you need.

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A: This is one case in which you should believe the hype: Eating a plant-based diet can help lower your risk of cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association. It also reduces the release of greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming and requires less water use: Research shows that a single pound of beef can take anywhere from 2,000 to 8,000 gallons of water to produce, while making the same amount of tofu only requires 302 gallons. If you’re not quite ready to go fully vegetarian, you can start with Meatless Monday or go plant-based for one meal each day. Try these super-simple swaps.

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Greek Salad with Plant-Based Feta

Giving up cheese can be hard when transitioning to a plant-based diet, and plant-based versions can be disappointing. But plant-based feta (Trader Joe’s is my fave) has such a similar taste and texture to regular that you’ll hardly be able to tell the diﬀerence.

Just-as-decadent avocado replaces heavy cream (bye-bye, saturated fat) and provides a dose of healthy fat and ﬁber. Sub tofu for one or all of the eggs—it has a lot of protein and less fat. And tofu is a complete protein, which many plant-based foods aren’t. Sauté with garlic along with onions and other veggies, then top with your favorite hot sauce.

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Does It Matter If Your Kid Is Popular? And is that even the right goal? Experts weigh in on the differences between status and likability — and why the latter can put your child on the path to success.

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In ﬁfth grade I was cast out of my friend group — who had, to be fair, made it clear from the get-go that I wasn’t as cool as the rest of them. I thought nothing could hurt more than that year’s insults about my being too fat for this and too fat for that, but being ignored and alone during sixth grade was worse. Things got better when my family moved to a new town, and by high school I felt comfortable as a low-status kid, but one with friends who were also too jocky for the nerds and too nerdy for the jocks. We didn’t get invited to parties, but we had a blast with dumb stunts like stealing an “Open All Night” decal off a fast-food sign. Connie Chang, a mom of three who’s a writer in California, wasn’t popular growing up either. She was labeled as “too Chinese, too different,” she told me. Now that her kids are in elementary school, she worries that they’ll experience the same thing. But can she inﬂuence their popularity? As a mom myself, I wonder if it’s possible — or even a good goal. First off, a lot of it is beyond anyone’s control. There are some aspects of ourselves we can’t do anything about, like the facial symmetry behind the physical attractiveness that makes people more likable. American Psychological Association chief science officer and psychologist Mitch Prinstein, author of the book Popular, says some of likability “has to

do with whether a child possesses the background or characteristics that ﬁt within a value system of that particular society.” The specters of racism and xenophobia loom large in this country, and Chang wasn’t imagining things when she said her likability was affected by “stinky Chinese food in a thermos.” So kids aren’t always to blame, and parents aren’t either. Yet some learned behaviors and mental frameworks impact kids’ likability, and once caregivers know what these are, we can make changes that might help in the long run.

TRY TO BE LESS CRITICAL. “One of the factors that most strongly predicts who will be popular and who will be rejected is whether they are raised in an aggressive social environment,” Prinstein says. Even when aggression temporarily pays off — as when a teen gets what they want by threatening to end a friendship — kids who behave aggressively tend to be less liked. It’s a trait that’s often picked up at home. In one study, the more warmly mothers spoke of their children at age 5, the less aggressive the kids were at age 7. (We’re stuck with a lot of data on mothers only, because parenting researchers have historically focused on female primary caregivers, but there’s no reason to think their ﬁndings are less applicable to dads, stepparents, grandparents and others.) Additional research conﬁrms that kids can become more warm, altruistic, kind and cooperative through exposure to role models with those qualities.

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BE EMOTIONALLY ATTUNED — TO A POINT. “Some parents dominate, set stern limits and remain reserved, even stoic, while playing with their children,” Prinstein says. “Not surprisingly, their children behave the same way when playing with others.” Adults need to model how our preferences and feelings can be channeled in a way that makes others want to play too. That said, we shouldn’t be too attuned to our kids: “Having parents who are hypersensitive to their children’s emotions and overly protective is a strong predictor of unpopularity,” Prinstein adds. The true key is secure attachment, which combines reliability APRIL 2022

with autonomy. Kids who perceive a parent as a safe base, one they can come back to between bouts of independently exploring the world, grow up to experience interpersonal success more of the time than those who don’t. Moderation is key when it comes to intervening in your kid’s friendships too. Per the research of Arizona State University psychologist Gary Ladd, it’s OK to help facilitate socializing by arranging playdates or sending birthday party invitations. But as kids age, they should increasingly manage their social lives. When middle school kids’ parents insert themselves into the kids’ social interactions, research shows, they are considered intrusive and damage the kids’ popularity.

KEEP COMMUNICATION OPEN. Talking about popularity is likely the most important piece. “Perhaps the best parents can do is simply teach their children about the two types of popularity,” Prinstein says. Let them know that neurochemicals drive adolescents to pursue status and base their self-esteem on others’ opinions. But status isn’t what will make them happiest; high-quality friendships will. Kids who hear all this can reconceptualize popularity. It’s also important to teach kids when to call foul on likability. I worry about compounding societal messaging my daughters receive around the need to be accommodating rather than “bossy.” And being liked is never more important than doing the right thing. Luckily, there’s a ton of overlap between likability and being a good person. Prinstein points out that making the world a better place requires both learning “how to interact with others in ways that make them feel happy, valued, included and respected” and continuing to grow via that likability feedback loop: The more likable you are, the more chances you get to interact, adapt and get better. Which brings us to the single most important information to convey to children: “Having been disliked in the past will affect us only as much as we allow it to dictate how we behave today,” Prinstein says. If your kid does their best and still doesn’t feel liked, remember that one day they will likely ﬁnd someone with whom to do their own dumb stunts.

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on the face, ears, feet and rear end, though about 30% of food-allergic pets will also have gastrointestinal issues. “We say, ‘Faces and feet equal food allergies,’ ” says Sarah Machell, D.V.M., medical director of Vetster.

Treatment If your pet displays these symptoms, never try to troubleshoot their diet at home without the proper information. Some trendy diets like grain-free or vegan ones can be detrimental to your pet’s health and may not address their individual sensitivity. The only way to determine what they’re reacting to is via a strict veterinarian-guided elimination diet, Lee explains.

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Have Allergies? Dogs and cats react differently than people do to environmental, food and pest irritants. Here are the signs of allergy problems — and ways to treat them. by LIZZ SCHUMER

Fleas The most common allergy in dogs and cats is to ﬂeabites, says veterinary dermatologist Fiona Lee, V.M.D., D.A.C.V.D., medical director at the Pet Dermatology Center.

your vet to determine the best option for your pet’s lifestyle. It can take two to three months to control the flea life cycle. Prevention is easier than mitigation, so Lee recommends using flea-preventive products year-round throughout a pet’s life to keep flea allergies out of the equation.

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Signs and Symptoms Typically pets with flea allergies will have itchy, irritated skin with hair loss around the tail and hind end, neck or belly. Cats will often have a braille-like rash called miliary dermatitis on their back and around their tail, and dogs can develop hot spots, severely irritated moist areas that are very itchy. Having a pet with a flea allergy doesn’t mean your home is infested, Lee points out. “I compare it to having a beesting allergy. If you’re allergic, you only need one bee to sting, not a whole hive, to have a problem,” she explains. “The same is true for a single flea if the pet is allergic.”

Treatment Lots of drugs to combat allergies exist on the market, but Lee recommends working with

Food While food sensitivities are less common in pets than the explosion of specialized pet diet products in the grocery store aisle may lead us to believe, some dogs and cats do develop them. They’re most common in animals who are young (under 6 months) and old (over 6 years), ages when their guts are most susceptible to infection and inﬂammation, Lee says.

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Known as atopic dermatitis or atopy, allergies to things like dust, grasses and other pollens are as common in pets as in people. Most commonly, pets are allergic to dust mites, Machell says, which causes irritation yearround. But pets with seasonal outdoor allergies may have symptoms only at certain times of year.

Signs and Symptoms Cats and dogs usually start displaying signs of itchiness like scratching, chewing, biting and rubbing themselves at around ages 1 to 3, Lee explains, and if left untreated, symptoms often get worse as pets get older. Pets will often scratch themselves excessively, which can lead to abrasions on the skin that can develop secondary bacteria or yeast infections. They may also develop lesions on areas with less hair that get more exposure to allergens, such as their tummies, armpits and groins as well as around their eyes.

Treatment To diagnose atopic dermatitis, veterinary dermatologists will first rule out other causes, such as an allergy to fleas or food or systemic disease. They will also treat any infections or inflammation with antimicrobials, antifungals or anti-inflammatories to control scratching. A skin test can help in determining what a pet reacts most strongly to so an individualized immunotherapy regimen can be formulated. Immunotherapy, consisting of shots or drops administered over time, will help retrain your pet’s system not to react as strongly to the allergen, keeping them more comfortable.

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Can I treat my pet’s allergies at home? who want to learn how to be more proactive in helping their furry friends feel better. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of misinformation and missed nuance on the Internet that can lead owners astray, especially when it comes to allergies. Beware unregulated products. “The marketing of pet products is a massive industry,” Machell says. “And so, along with the misinformation web, there are a lot of products on the market that are not always necessarily sound in their actual science and research.” That’s why it’s important to consult your veterinarian to properly diagnose and treat your pet’s allergies rather than trying DIY remedies or over-the-counter products on your own, especially those formulated for human use, explains Machell.

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Pets and people react differently. Our furry friends have very different hair, skin and body systems than we do, and they react differently than we do and require different doses or types of treatment even for issues like allergies that can affect us too. Some substances, such as Tylenol, garlic and tea tree oil, can even be toxic to pets. Always check in with your vet before using any new product or supplement to treat your pet. Do this to stop the itch. If you need to stop them from scratching right away, Lee recommends using a cone collar so they won’t be able to reach the affected spots and cause further irritation. Your vet will also be able to point you toward options such as shampoos, topicals and oral supplements that can help. “There is no cure for allergies, but controlling the underlying cause is the safest management over the long term,” Lee says.

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