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Weave Fall Flowers Into a Welcome Wreath

Dress up a plain grapevine wreath with an array of blooms and grasses in autumnal hues. Choose a fiery combination of strawflowers, marigolds, carnations and ranunculus, then balance it out with neutral-colored pampas grass and wheat stalks. Cover the entire wreath with bold flowers or go for an understated look by letting more of the natural wood shine through — either way, it will be striking on your front door. INSTRUCTIONS, PAGE 108

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FA S H I O N + B E AU T Y

9 GH+ GIVING CHALLENGE

13 THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SKINCARE INGREDIENTS

23 13 PRO SECRETS FOR BOOSTING HAIR GROWTH

28 INSIDE THE GH BEAUTY LAB

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33 SET THE PERFECT TABLE

38 KITCHENS THAT WOW

48 INSIDE THE GH CLEANING LAB

50 AT HOME WITH NIKKI REED

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Created by orchardist Maria Ann “Granny” Smith in the 19th century, this crisp variety is known for its puckery flavor. Here are our Test Kitchen’s favorite ways to eat it:

A former GH Institute staffer with an inspiring cookbook collection

CRESS SALAD In bowl, whisk together 2 Tbsp each olive oil and white wine vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp each honey and salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Stir in 1 Tbsp prepared horseradish and 1 shallot (finely chopped). Toss with 2 Persian cucumbers (thinly sliced) and 1 Granny Smith apple (very thinly sliced). Fold in 1 bunch upland cress. Serve with seared steak, pork or chicken.

RUSTIC PIE On parchment, roll 1 refrigerated rolled pie crust to 11 in. and place on baking sheet. In bowl, toss 3/4 lb each Golden Delicious and Granny Smith apples (in 1/2-in. wedges) with 11/2 Tbsp sugar, 1/2 Tbsp flour, 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon and a pinch each of ground nutmeg and salt. Pile on crust, leaving 2-in. border. Fold border over apples; brush with beaten egg. Bake at 375°F until apples are tender, 1 hr.

AVOCADO AND KIWI SALAD In bowl, whisk together 2 Tbsp lime juice, 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp each honey and salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Stir in 1 jalapeño (thinly sliced). Divide 4 cups arugula, 1 Granny Smith apple (thinly sliced), 1 large kiwi (peeled and sliced) and 1 avocado (sliced) among plates. Sprinkle with 1 scallion (thinly sliced), then drizzle with vinaigrette.

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Curl Up With a Good Book COMING-OF-AGE STORY

Win Me Something by Kyle Lucia Wu As a biracial kid, Willa feels isolated from both her white classmates and her Asian ones, and since her parents divorced and started new families, she has grown apart from them too. When she gets a job as a live-in nanny to a wealthy family, she forms a bond with their daughter, Bijou, that’s closer than any she’s ever had before. It’s a story about growing up and finding your place in the world—or creating one of your own. $17

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THE NEW AGE OF GRANDPARENTING

Trashlands by Alison Stine In a near-future dystopia where plastic is currency, Coral and the other residents of Trashlands are just doing what they can to survive. Coral is making art to stave off despair while trying to scrounge together enough plastic to sell to bring her son home from the recycling factory where he’s in forced labor. But when a reporter arrives, he brings the possibility of another life, one Coral and her friends scarcely dare imagine. $28

COMEDIC DRAMA

Our Country Friends by Gary Shteyngart

FEELGOOD READ AHEAD! Learn all about the woman whose cookbook collection inspired this month’s GH Book Club pick, Miss Eliza’s English Kitchen, on page 53.

Eight friends with strong personalities, long-buried secrets, a little romance and a lot of time on their hands hole up together in a country estate during the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic. No surprise — it quickly turns into a slow-moving train wreck that won’t let you look away. Packed with drama, humor, love and betrayal, this book will make you hug your loved ones a little tighter. $28 To learn more about our feel-good picks, their authors and other books we love, visit goodhousekeeping.com/gh-book-club.

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Cover: Photographed by Quentin Bacon; prop styling by Cate Geiger Kalus. Turkey (inset): Photographed by Mike Garten; food styling by Christine Albano; prop styling by Lis Engelhart. Cranberries and potatoes (inset): Photographed by Mike Garten; food styling by Christine Albano; prop styling by Alex Mata.

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Brief Summary: Read this information before you start using CEQUA™ (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution) 0.09% and each time you get a refill of your prescription. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your doctor about your medical condition or treatment. What is CEQUA? CEQUA 0.09% is a prescription eye drop solution that helps to increase the production of natural tears in your eye. Dry eye disease may affect the ability of your eyes to produce its own tears. It is not known if CEQUA is safe and effective in children under the age of 18. When should I not use CEQUA? Do not use CEQUA if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. What should I tell my doctor before using CEQUA? Before you use CEQUA, tell your doctor if you: • are using any other eye drops • wear contact lenses • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if CEQUA will harm your unborn baby • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if CEQUA passes into breast milk. Talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you use CEQUA How should I use CEQUA? Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for additional instructions about the right way to use CEQUA. Use CEQUA exactly as your doctor or pharmacist tells you. • Be careful not to allow the vial tip to touch your eye or any surfaces. This will help avoid potential eye injury or contamination of the product • CEQUA should not be used while wearing contact lenses. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using CEQUA and wait for at least 15 minutes before placing them back in your eyes • Put 1 drop of CEQUA 2 times a day (about 12 hours apart) into each eye using a vial for each dose. The solution should be used immediately after opening. After use, throw away remaining medication in the vial What are the possible side effects of CEQUA? The most common side effects that may be experienced while using CEQUA include eye pain after administering drops and eye redness. Other side effects that have been reported were eye irritation, eyelid inflammation, headache, and urinary tract infection. These are not all the possible side effects of CEQUA. Tell your doctor if you have any other side effects that bother you. You may report side effects to the FDA at www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. How should I store CEQUA? Store CEQUA at room temperature of 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). General information about the safe and effective use of CEQUA Ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about CEQUA that is written for healthcare professionals. Do not use CEQUA for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give CEQUA to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them. What are the ingredients in CEQUA? Active: cyclosporine 0.09% Inactives: Polyoxyl 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Octoxynol-40, polyvinylpyrrolidone, sodium phosphate monobasic dihydrate, sodium phosphate dibasic anhydrous, sodium chloride, water for injection, and sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid to adjust pH. The information provided here is not comprehensive. To learn more, talk about CEQUA with your doctor or pharmacist. Manufactured by: Sun Pharma Global FZE By: Laboratoire Unither Coutances, France Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., Cranbury, NJ 08512 © 2020 Sun Ophthalmics, a division of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. CEQUA is a trademark of Sun Pharma Global FZE. RX ONLY

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Kindness is free. Let’s sprinkle that stuff everywhere!

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Not long ago, I was listening to a podcast about the science of compassion. It detailed a study showing that being on the receiving end of small kindnesses actually has an effect on the brain, making a person more likely to be kind in return — psychologists call it “the norm of reciprocity.” When I shared these findings with the GH team, it got us thinking: If each of us committed to bringing more acts of kindness into our everyday lives, we could jump-start a cycle toward a kinder, gentler world. We dubbed this the Kind Cycle, inviting readers like you to help us kick off a kindness revolution. And together, we did! I loved hearing from readers about all the different kinds of kind deeds, like treating a Lyft driver to a coffee, surprisecleaning your parents’ bathroom, sending flowers to a colleague for no reason and dropping off meals for those in need. We all inspired one another by sharing our stories on social media (#kindcycle) — and it was such a wonderful way to unite people through a shared goal. More than that, I remember how good the initiative made everyone feel. And I’m not just talking about the folks who ended up with clean bathrooms or fresh flowers — I’m talking about those who did the deeds too. Now, as we approach the holiday season (yes, already, I know!) — and because, let’s be honest, it’s been a year and we could all use some extra joy — I’m thrilled to share that GH is putting a new spin on the Kind Cycle. With this issue, we’re kicking off a 30-Day Giving Challenge for GH+ members ( just flip the page for all the details). If our past experience is any indication, this program is going to change lives! Here’s how it works: Over four weeks, our editors will share exciting ways to give back. I promise we’ll include tons of options, from local volunteering to quick things you can do in as little as five minutes. Each week you choose your own adventure based on your schedule. Make sure to share your progress using #kindcycle. And remember, you can always keep it simple and send someone — anyone — flowers! The hashtag is #kindcycle — I can’t wait to hear your stories. Happy Thanksgiving!

WISHING YOU LIGHT, LOVE & MANIS

This set reveals a small gift for each day of the holiday for the mani maven in your life.

This year Hanukkah starts on November 28, the earliest day possible according to the Jewish calendar. For a fun way to celebrate, check out Olive and June’s 8 Nights of Mani Magic gift set. It includes six mini polishes, top coat, treatment serums, a buffer, a file and more, one gift for each of the eight nights of Hanukkah. $48, oliveandjune.com

RAISE THE GREEN BAR!

“A must-read if we’re serious about enacting positive change from the ground up.” — Margaret Atwood

Join us on November 10 for our annual Raise the Green Bar Sustainability Summit. With popular speakers like Nikki Reed (page 50), it’s a free virtual event packed with inspiring talks to help us all make more sustainable choices when shopping, cleaning, eating, traveling and more. (In the meantime, check out the book Saving Us, left, for hopeful nonpartisan perspectives on climate conversations.) Details: live.goodhousekeeping.com

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This time of year, generosity is in the air. Whether you want to raise money, volunteer or simply show kindness, here are a few ideas to get you started. Join this special program designed exclusively for GH+ members.

1. Shop locally. To support small businesses near you, visit a community holiday fair, a neighborhood coffee shop or a fair-trade store to find gifts unique to your area. 2. Host a fundraiser. Pick a nonprofit or another organization that works on a topic you care about, then raise money by organizing a fun run, throwing a murder mystery dinner party or hosting a virtual concert or poetry reading.

3. Get physical. Pitch in by raking leaves or shoveling snow for a neighbor, helping clean up after a storm, maintaining a community garden, clearing local trails or coaching a youth sports team.

4. Give regularly. Build support into your budget by setting up a recurring donation to an organization whose mission you believe in. Even small amounts given at regular intervals can help groups get by during lean months. 5. Volunteer from home. If you have a computer, an Internet connection and a passion for helping others, you can give back in a variety of ways, like tagging animals in photos for ZSL Instant Wild (instantwild .zsl.org) or helping prepare military

members, veterans and military spouses for careers through Hire Heroes USA (hireheroesusa.org).

6. Prioritize family time. Strengthening your community starts with building up those closest to you. Try some of these ideas to make any day feel special: As a family, collect nonperishable food from your pantry to donate, or take a phone-free walk together after dinner. And you can ask kids to set the table—they will be proud to have contributed to the meal and will start to learn the importance of pitching in.

7. Lead with kindness. A smile, a wave or a simple hello is a free and easy way to give back, and it’s amazing how much a kind word can buoy someone’s spirit.

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ultimate guide to SKINCARE INGREDIENTS Acids, vitamins, oils, oh my! With countless complexion actives touted on product packaging and in marketing, it can be head-spinning to know where to start to find the best ones for your needs. The GH Beauty Lab and top dermatologists cut through the clutter in this handy glossary.

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Vitamin C

Best for: Any skin type, especially skin that’s hyperpigmented, dull or UV-damaged. How to use it: Apply in a leaveon treatment like a serum or cream in the a.m., before SPF.

AntiAgers Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) These heavyhitting ingredients smooth out wrinkles and fine lines by ramping up cellular turnover and collagen production for a more youthful, bright-looking, even-toned complexion. Use consistently for at least eight weeks to see results.

What it does: AHAs are acids like glycolic, lactic and malic acid derived from natural sugars or fruits that exfoliate dull skin and stimulate collagen production to lessen wrinkles, even out skin tone and diminish hyperpigmentation. Best for: Anyone concerned about aging, lackluster skin or uneven tone. How to use it: Start with a lower concentration and work up to daily use as tolerated.

FYI: AHAs increase skin’s sun sensitivity, so be sure to apply SPF daily. They also carry a risk of causing superficial chemical burns on darker skin. GH BEAUTY LAB PICK: BEAUTY LAB TEST WINNER PHILOSOPHY THE MICRO DELIVERY TRIPLEACID BRIGHT ENING PEEL PADS, $72, ULTA

Peptides What it does: Made of amino acids, peptides act as messengers to prompt skin to make more collagen, helping decrease wrinkles and firm. Best for: Those looking to smooth lines or boost firmness with less risk of irritation. How to use it: Peptides work well with other skincare ingredients, making them easy to incorporate into a routine once to twice daily. Opt for products that are left on skin rather than rinsed off, like moisturizers or serums. FYI: On ingredient labels, look for names that end with “peptide” or begin with “palmitoyl.” GH BEAUTY LAB PICK: GH SEAL STAR OLAY WRINKLE CORRECTION VITAMIN B 3 + PEPTIDES SERUM, $29, DRUGSTORES

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FYI: Also called ascorbic acid and L-ascorbic acid, vitamin C degrades with exposure to oxygen, light, water and high pH. Look for an opaque or dark-colored, airtight container and ingredients like vitamin E and ferulic acid to improve stability and efficacy. Too much vitamin C can irritate skin; stick to a potency of 10% to 20%. GH BEAUTY LAB PICK: GH SEAL STAR ROC MULTI CORREXION REVIVE + GLOW DAILY SERUM, $33, DRUGSTORES

Vitamin E What it does: An antioxidant and also an anti-inflammatory, vitamin E prevents skin discoloration; protects against damage and signs of aging caused by free radicals; and staves off acne breakouts. Best for: Products formulated with vitamin E work well for most skin types, but it’s particularly helpful for discolored, aging or acne-prone skin. How to use it: People with drier skin can try applying pure vitamin E oil directly to skin once to twice daily. Those with combination and oily skin may want to opt for a product formulated with the ingredient. FYI: Vitamin E appears as “tocopherol” on some ingredient labels. If you have oily skin, don’t use vitamin E oil on its own, as it could exacerbate clogged pores. GH BEAUTY LAB PICK: GH SEAL STAR MARY KAY TIMEWISE REPLENISHING SERUM C+E, $58, MARYKAY.COM

Retinol What it does: A derivative of vitamin A, retinol is the gold standard anti-aging ingredient, with proven effects in clinical studies. It increases skin cell turnover, helping stimulate collagen and elastin production; this smooths lines, firms, evens tone and hyperpigmentation and helps keep pores clear. Best for: It’s safe for all skin types, but may inflame sensitive or dry skin. How to use it: Apply a leave-on retinol treatment in the evening, two to three alternate nights per week to start, increasing to nightly once skin adjusts. It’s also available at higher concentrations via prescription. FYI: Retinol can cause redness, dryness and peeling at first. Avoid using it with chemical exfoliants. It increases sun sensitivity, so wear SPF daily. GH BEAUTY LAB PICK: GH SEAL STAR NO7 ADVANCED RETINOL 1.5% COMPLEX NIGHT CON CENTRATE, $37, DRUGSTORES

Glycolic Acid What it does: An AHA, it speeds up cell turnover for smoother, more even-toned skin, minimizes the look of pores and combats breakouts. Best for: All skin types, though sensitive or dry types should use formulas with a maximum 5% concentration. How to use it: Look for glycolic acid in cleansers, toners, peels or serums. For oily and acne-prone skin, apply daily at concentrations up to 10%; all other skin types, start with two to three times a week. FYI: The ingredient could irritate dry or sensitive skin, or cause superficial burns at concentrations over 10%. GH BEAUTY LAB PICK: BEAUTY LAB TEST WINNER L’ORÉAL PARIS REVITALIFT BRIGHT REVEAL BRIGHTENING PEEL PADS, $20, DRUGSTORES

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What it does: A potent antioxidant, vitamin C helps brighten skin and fade hyperpigmentation by blocking melanin (skin pigment) production; fights free radical damage from environmental stressors like UV radiation and pollution; and boosts collagen production, reducing signs of aging.

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Salicylic Acid

Polyhydroxy Acid What it does: A gentle chemical exfoliant, polyhydroxy acid (PHA) sloughs dead cells from skin’s surface for a smoother and more even texture.

AcneFighters Exfoliators

Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHAs) Do you struggle with breakouts or have oily skin? These clarifying ingredients are for you. They help unclog pores, slough away dead skin and bacteria and mattify shine for a clearer, brighter complexion that’s free of blackheads, whiteheads and blemishes.

What it does: BHAs like citric acid and salicylic acid are oil-soluble acids that penetrate deep into pores to target oil glands and decrease oil production.

Benzoyl Peroxide What it does: This antimicrobial ingredient is FDAapproved for acne treatment. It keeps pores clear by killing acne-causing bacteria, removing excess oil and promoting the shedding of dead skin.

Best for: People with acne-prone and oily skin, as it minimizes oil secretion and exfoliates dead skin to prevent pimples.

Best for: Those who are prone to more serious or cystic acne, blackheads and whiteheads. Avoid it if you have sensitive or dry skin, as it can dehydrate and irritate.

How to use it: Begin with twice-weekly use at a low concentration, and increase potency and frequency as tolerated.

How to use it: Target blemishes by applying a benzoyl peroxide treatment directly to them twice per day.

FYI: While it’s a star on oily skin, it may cause flaking at first, particularly on dry complexions.

FYI: Lower concentrations of BP (e.g., 2.5%) have been found to be as effective as and less irritating than higher concentrations (e.g., 10%).

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Best for: Milder, less irritating and more hydrating than exfoliant AHAs and BHAs, PHA doesn’t penetrate skin as deeply, which makes it a better choice for those with sensitive skin, rosacea or eczema. How to use it: PHA plays nicely with other active ingredients like retinol and vitamin C (start slowly at first to prevent irritation). Most people can use PHAs three to four times a week without issue, but stick to once weekly if you use other acids like AHAs or BHAs.

FYI: The most common PHAs are gluconolactone and lactobionic acid. GH BEAUTY LAB PICK: BEAUTY AWARD WINNER NEUTROGENA SKIN BALANCING MILKY CLEANSER FOR DRY SKIN, $9, DRUGSTORES

Best for: People with oily and acne-prone skin, particularly those who want to treat and prevent blackheads and whiteheads. How to use it: Apply as a spot treatment or swap in a salicylic acid face cleanser once or twice per week, increasing frequency as tolerated. FYI: This acne-fighting powerhouse may irritate sensitive skin or dehydrate dry skin types. GH BEAUTY LAB PICK: VICHY NORMADERM PHYTOACTION DAILY DEEP CLEANSING GEL, $18, DRUGSTORES

Azelaic Acid What it does: Produced by a yeast that occurs naturally on skin, this exfoliating ingredient reduces hyperpigmentation and helps eliminate acne- and rosacea-causing bacteria. Best for: All skin types, but particularly acne-prone skin. How to use it: Twice a day (morning and night), or once every other day for sensitive skin, in leave-on formulas. FYI: Start slowly — azelaic acid may cause drying or peeling on application sites. GH BEAUTY LAB PICK: PAULA’S CHOICE 10% AZELAIC ACID BOOSTER, $36, NORDSTROM

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Keep skin clear and smooth at any age.

What it does: This BHA, also FDA-approved for treating acne, is best known for its exfoliating, pore-clearing and acne bacteria–fighting powers.

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What it does: Humectants are water-loving ingredients like glycerin, hyaluronic acid, aloe and urea that draw moisture into skin to help boost hydration. Best for: Any skin type, but especially dry skin. How to use it: Humectants are often formulated in moisturizers with occlusive and emollient (nourishing) ingredients. Apply once to twice daily.

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Occlusives If your complexion is dry, sensitive or prone to redness or eczema, these moisturizing and calming ingredients will be your go-tos. Use them alone and immediately following exfoliation to nourish skin.

What it does: This type of moisturizing agent (including petrolatum, shea butter, beeswax and silicones) forms a protective surface layer to prevent moisture loss and shield skin from irritants like friction, cold, wind and pollen. Best for: Thick and heavy, occlusives are best for dry or sensitive skin. How to use it: Alongside humectants, occlusives are found in most hydrating skincare products, from lip balm to moisturizer. They’re safe to use on dry skin multiple times per day.

Ceramides What it does: A type of naturally occurring fat, ceramides hold skin cells together to help form a healthy barrier that keeps skin hydrated. Best for: Everyone, but particularly those with mature, dry, irritated or eczema-prone skin. How to use it: Apply daily in a lotion or cream, alone or following retinoids, hydroxy acids or exfoliants, to stave off irritation.

FYI: Occlusives may be too rich for oily skin and can leave a sheen; some may prefer to use them in the evening.

FYI: Ceramides are natural components of skin, but they get depleted with age and poor skin health; OTC ceramides are biologically identical to those skin naturally produces.

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FYI: Since humectants can attract moisture from any source, in very dry environments they may dehydrate skin by absorbing water from it instead of from the air. Look for products with occlusive ingredients to seal in hydration. GH BEAUTY LAB PICK: BEAUTY AWARD WINNER CLINIQUE DRAMATICALLY DIFFERENT MOISTURIZING LOTION+, $33, DEPARTMENT STORES

Hyaluronic Acid (HA) What it does: A sugar molecule produced naturally by the body that’s found in skin, joints and connective tissue, this gentle humectant can attract up to 1,000 times its weight in water to hydrate, smooth and plump dry or wrinkled skin. Best for: All skin types (allergic reactions and sensitivities are rare, as it’s naturally occurring), but it’s particularly helpful for dry or mature skin in need of deep hydration. How to use it: Most often found in products that are left on the skin (e.g., serums and moisturizers), HA can be applied twice daily. FYI: Skin makes less hyaluronic acid with age, contributing to crepiness, dryness and wrinkles. Look for “sodium hyaluronate” on ingredient lists. GH BEAUTY LAB PICK: BEAUTY AWARD WINNER L’ORÉAL PARIS REVITALIFT DERM INTENSIVES 1.9% PURE HYALURONIC ACID AMPOULES, $25, DRUGSTORES

Polyglutamic Acid What it does: A natural polymer and humectant, polyglutamic acid (PGA) attracts up to 5,000 times its weight in water to moisturize skin and make it look and feel more plump. Best for: PGA is gentle and moisturizing, so it’s universally beneficial for a hydration boost as needed on all skin types and in all environments, imparting a dewy look. How to use it: It can be added into any skincare routine and doesn’t interfere with actives like retinol. Those with dry skin can apply PGA multiple times per day. Use sparingly on oily skin or in humid climates. FYI: Look for it in the top half of the ingredient list in products that are left on skin. GH BEAUTY LAB PICK: THE INKEY LIST POLYGLUTAMIC ACID, $15, SEPHORA

Niacinamide What it does: This derivative of niacin or vitamin B3 (an essential vitamin not produced by the body) is lauded for anti-inflammatory, line-fighting, brightening and skin tone– evening benefits. Best for: All skin types, especially sensitive, dry, dull, hyperpigmented or mature complexions. How to use it: Niacinamide is typically incorporated into leave-on products like serums and creams; apply twice daily. FYI: The way niacinamide works in the skin is not fully understood, but several studies have shown clinical skincare benefits. GH BEAUTY LAB PICK: BEAUTY LAB TEST WINNER SKINCEUTICALS METACELL RENEWAL B 3 , $115, SKINCEUTICALS.COM

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Castor Oil

Skin Oils Face oils are the cherry on top of any skincare regimen, and there’s one for every type of skin. Apply them solo, mix them into moisturizer or press them onto skin as the last step of your nighttime routine for a glowing, softened complexion.

What it does: Produced from the seeds of the simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) plant, jojoba oil is a lightweight oil that softens skin, diminishes the appearance of wrinkles and reduces inflammation. Best for: Jojoba oil has a composition similar to that of skin’s natural oils, so it’s well tolerated by all skin types and won’t clog pores, yet is deeply nourishing. How to use it: For dry skin, press jojoba oil into skin up to twice per day right after cleansing. If you have oily skin, try using it every other day or mixed with a moisturizer.

Rosehip Oil What it does: Harvested from the seeds of rosebushes, rosehip oil is packed with anti-inflammatory fatty acids and vitamins A and C, which help smooth, firm and brighten the complexion and fade hyperpigmentation.

Best for: All skin types, but it’s particularly beneficial for dry or mature skin. How to use it: Apply to clean, dry skin one to two times per day as needed. FYI: Castor oil is commonly diluted in a carrier oil for skincare. Applying pure castor oil may lead to irritation and dryness. GH BEAUTY LAB PICK: BEAUTY LAB TEST WINNER JURLIQUE PURELY AGE DEFYING FIRMING FACE OIL, $60,JURLIQUE.COM

What it does: The shelf-stable version of squalene (a lipid produced by skin’s oil glands), this closely mimics the natural molecule to hydrate, repair and protect skin’s barrier. Best for: It works for any complexion, but particularly for soothing dry skin and eczema. It’s friendly to oily skin, as it’s lightweight, nongreasy and unlikely to clog pores. How to use it: Twice a day, after cleansing, apply a few drops of squalane oil to your face and follow with moisturizer. FYI: Squalene has traditionally been sourced from shark livers, but many brands have shifted to plantbased sources like rice bran, wheat germ and sugarcane. GH BEAUTY LAB PICK: BIOSSANCE 100% SQUALANE OIL, $32, SEPHORA

Best for: It’s well tolerated by most skin types, but great for anyone looking to reduce spots, boost radiance and firm. How to use it: Start sparingly by patting a few drops onto cleansed skin at night. Work up to massaging onto clean, damp skin both morning and evening.

FYI: Though this is rare, it has the potential to cause side effects such as a rash or an allergic reaction.

FYI: Allergy to rosehip oil is rare, but any new ingredient may trigger a reaction. Test a drop on your jawline first; let it sit for 24 hours.

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Jojoba Oil

What it does: This oil, pressed from seeds of the plant ricinus communis, is loaded with emollient fatty acids that make parched, flaky skin feel softer as well as ricinoleic acid, a potent antioxidant that protects skin from free radicals that cause collagen loss and wrinkles.

Squalane Oil

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First, know this: Growing your hair longer and thicker takes time. Hair grows about six inches each year on average, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, but that can feel minimal — especially because most people lose 50 to 100 hairs per day. Plus, “hair that’s naturally fine or sparse is genetic,” says Joyce Davis, M.D., a dermatologist in New York City, and the length you can achieve is determined by the amount of time your strands stay in their growth cycle. That said, there are ways to work with what you have to maximize your hair-growth potential: 2 . CO LO R CA REF ULLY. Making drastic color changes to your hair, like going from a darker shade to a light one, could stand between you and your longest possible hair. “When the cuticle, or outer layer, of hair is damaged from bleach, you can have more split ends and breakage,” says Elizabeth Hiserodt, senior colorist at Cutler Salon in New York City. “The fewer chemical treatments you get, the better your hair will grow.” (This includes other types of chemical haircolor, smoothing processes like keratin treatments, hair relaxers and perms.)

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Giving your hair a few quick brush strokes can be good for its health (and length). “Starting at the scalp, use a boar-bristle brush to distribute your scalp’s oils evenly onto your hair so it stays naturally moisturized,” suggests Meri Kate O’Connor, colorist at Cooper in West Hollywood. The oils form a coating over strands that can help protect hair from damage.

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It may seem counterintuitive, but if you want longer hair, you need regular cuts (about every eight weeks). “While a haircut doesn’t make your hair grow faster, it gets rid of split ends that break your strands,” says Michael Dueñas, a celebrity hairstylist in Los Angeles. When a split end breaks, it means your hair loses length — as well as volume, smoothness and shine. At the salon, request a “dusting” from your stylist, meaning just the hair’s tips are cut, which gets rid of damaged ends but maintains most of the length.

Growing your longest, strongest strands doesn’t just depend on what you do to your hair; it also has to do with what you put into your body. “To promote hair growth, you need to ‘feed’ the hair from the inside,” says Francesca Fusco, M.D., a dermatologist in New York City. Foods high in protein, the building block of hair, can help hair grow faster. Protein can come from meats and plant sources. “Try increasing your protein intake with foods like fish, beans, nuts and whole grains,” Dr. Fusco recommends. Women who don’t get enough protein often experience more hair shedding, she says.

To help grow stronger strands, lay off sudsing every day. “Shampooing two to three times per week allows the scalp’s natural oils to coat hair, helping it hydrate and repair itself,” explains Ken Paves, a celebrity hairstylist in L.A. For fullerlooking strands, choose a formula labeled “volumizing” or “thickening,” or try the GH Beauty Award winner below — in a clinical study, it helped reduce hair shedding and maintain fullness. GH Beauty Lab pick: KeepItAnchored Essentials Kit for Women, $59, keepitanchored.com

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Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you are taking oral, topical or inhaled corticosteroid medicines or if you have atopic dermatitis and asthma and use an asthma medicine. Do not change or stop your corticosteroid medicine or other asthma medicine without talking to your healthcare provider. This may cause other symptoms that were controlled by the corticosteroid medicine or other asthma medicine to come back.

Do not use if you are allergic to dupilumab or DUPIXENT can cause to any of the ingredients in DUPIXENT®. serious side effects, including: Before using DUPIXENT, tell your healthcare Allergic reactions (hypersensitivity), including provider about all your medical conditions, a severe reaction known as anaphylaxis. Stop including if you: have eye problems; have a using DUPIXENT and tell your healthcare provider parasitic (helminth) infection; are scheduled to or get emergency help right away if you get any receive any vaccinations. You should not receive of the following symptoms: breathing problems, a “live vaccine” if you are treated with DUPIXENT; fever, general ill feeling, swollen lymph nodes, are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not swelling of the face, mouth and tongue, hives, known whether DUPIXENT will harm your unborn itching, fainting, dizziness, feeling lightheaded baby. There is a pregnancy exposure registry for (low blood pressure), joint pain, or skin rash. women who take DUPIXENT during pregnancy to collect information about the health of you Eye problems. Tell your healthcare provider if and your baby. Your healthcare provider can you have any new or worsening eye problems, enroll you or you may enroll yourself. To get more including eye pain or changes in vision. information about the registry call 1-877-311-8972 The most common side effects in patients or go to https://mothertobaby.org/ongoing- with atopic dermatitis include injection site study/dupixent/; are breastfeeding or plan to reactions, eye and eyelid inflammation, including breastfeed. It is not known whether DUPIXENT redness, swelling, and itching, and cold sores passes into your breast milk. in your mouth or on your lips.

Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of DUPIXENT. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088. Us e D U PI X ENT ex a c t l y as p re s cr ib e d . Your healthcare provider will tell you how much DUPIXENT to inject and how often to inject it. DUPIXENT is an injection given under the skin (subcutaneous injection). If your healthcare provider decides that you or a caregiver can give DUPIXENT injections, you or your caregiver should receive training on the right way to prepare and inject DUPIXENT. Do not try to inject DUPIXENT until you have been shown the right way by your healthcare provider. In children 12 years of age and older, it is recommended that DUPIXENT be administered by or under supervision of an adult. In children younger than 12 years of age, DUPIXENT should be given by a caregiver. Please see Brief Summary on next page.

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Brief Summary of Important Patient Information about DUPIXENT® (dupilumab) Rx Only (DU-pix’-ent) injection, for subcutaneous use What is DUPIXENT? • DUPIXENT is a prescription medicine used: – to treat people aged 6 years and older with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) that is not well controlled with prescription therapies used on the skin (topical), or who cannot use topical therapies. DUPIXENT can be used with or without topical corticosteroids. • DUPIXENT works by blocking two proteins that contribute to a type of inflammation that plays a major role in atopic dermatitis. • It is not known if DUPIXENT is safe and effective in children with atopic dermatitis under 6 years of age. Who should not use DUPIXENT? Do not use DUPIXENT if you are allergic to dupilumab or to any of the ingredients in DUPIXENT. See the end of this summary of information for a complete list of ingredients in DUPIXENT. What should I tell my healthcare provider before using DUPIXENT? Before using DUPIXENT, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you: • have eye problems • have a parasitic (helminth) infection • are scheduled to receive any vaccinations. You should not receive a “live vaccine” if you are treated with DUPIXENT. • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether DUPIXENT will harm your unborn baby. – Pregnancy Exposure Registry. There is a pregnancy exposure registry for women who take DUPIXENT during pregnancy. The purpose of this registry is to collect information about the health of you and your baby. Your healthcare provider can enroll you in this registry. You may also enroll yourself or get more information about the registry by calling 1 877 311-8972 or going to https://mothertobaby.org/ongoing-study/dupixent/. • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known whether DUPIXENT passes into your breast milk. Tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you: • are taking oral, topical, or inhaled corticosteroid medicines • have atopic dermatitis and asthma and use an asthma medicine Do not change or stop your corticosteroid medicine or other asthma medicine without talking to your healthcare provider. This may cause other symptoms that were controlled by the corticosteroid medicine or other asthma medicine to come back. How should I use DUPIXENT? • See the detailed “Instructions for Use” that comes with DUPIXENT for information on how to prepare and inject DUPIXENT and how to properly store and throw away (dispose of) used DUPIXENT pre-filled syringes and pre-filled pens. • Use DUPIXENT exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. • Your healthcare provider will tell you how much DUPIXENT to inject and how often to inject it. • DUPIXENT comes as a single-dose pre-filled syringe with needle shield or as a pre-filled pen. • DUPIXENT is given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneous injection). • If your healthcare provider decides that you or a caregiver can give the injections of DUPIXENT, you or your caregiver should receive training on the right way to prepare and inject DUPIXENT. Do not try to inject DUPIXENT until you have been shown the right way by your healthcare provider. In children 12 years of age and older, it is recommended that DUPIXENT be administered by or under supervision of an adult. In children younger than 12 years of age, DUPIXENT should be given by a caregiver.

• If your dose schedule is every other week and you miss a dose of DUPIXENT: Give the DUPIXENT injection within 7 days from the missed dose, then continue with your original schedule. If the missed dose is not given within 7 days, wait until the next scheduled dose to give your DUPIXENT injection. • If your dose schedule is every 4 weeks and you miss a dose of DUPIXENT: Give the DUPIXENT injection within 7 days from the missed dose, then continue with your original schedule. If the missed dose is not given within 7 days, start a new every 4 week dose schedule from the time you remember to take your DUPIXENT injection. • If you inject more DUPIXENT than prescribed, call your healthcare provider right away. • Your healthcare provider may prescribe other medicines to use with DUPIXENT. Use the other prescribed medicines exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to. What are the possible side effects of DUPIXENT? DUPIXENT can cause serious side effects, including: • Allergic reactions (hypersensitivity), including a severe reaction known as anaphylaxis. Stop using DUPIXENT and tell your healthcare provider or get emergency help right away if you get any of the following symptoms: breathing problems, fever, general ill feeling, swollen lymph nodes, swelling of the face, mouth and tongue, hives, itching, fainting, dizziness, feeling lightheaded (low blood pressure), joint pain, or skin rash. • Eye problems. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any new or worsening eye problems, including eye pain or changes in vision. The most common side effects of DUPIXENT in patients with atopic dermatitis include: injection site reactions, eye and eyelid inflammation, including redness, swelling and itching, and cold sores in your mouth or on your lips. The following additional side effects have been reported with DUPIXENT: facial rash or redness. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all of the possible side effects of DUPIXENT. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088. General information about the safe and effective use of DUPIXENT. Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use DUPIXENT for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give DUPIXENT to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. This is a brief summary of the most important information about DUPIXENT for this use. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for more information about DUPIXENT that is written for healthcare professionals. For more information about DUPIXENT, go to www.DUPIXENT.com or call 1-844-DUPIXENT (1-844-387-4936) What are the ingredients in DUPIXENT? Active ingredient: dupilumab Inactive ingredients: L-arginine hydrochloride, L-histidine, polysorbate 80, sodium acetate, sucrose, and water for injection Manufactured by: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Tarrytown, NY 10591 U.S. License # 1760; Marketed by sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC, (Bridgewater, NJ 08807) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Tarrytown, NY 10591) DUPIXENT® is a registered trademark of Sanofi Biotechnology / ©2021 Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. / sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC. All rights reserved. Issue Date: January 2021

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Keep showers cooler.

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A hot shower can dehydrate your skin — and it also is rough on your hair. “Turn the water temperature down when shampooing,” Paves suggests. And give your scalp extra TLC: Massage shampoo in at the roots to clear buildup that can inhibit hair growth.

“Stop over-styling,” Paves says; heat from hot tools like blowdryers and irons can damage hair’s outer layer, making it prone to fracturing and breakage. If you must use heat, decrease the temp and always apply a heatprotectant styling product to shield against damage, he advises. GH Beauty Lab pick: Pantene Pro-V Thermal Heat Protect Spray, $5, drugstores

8 . CO ND IT IO N D EEPL Y. Regularly coating your strands in a deep conditioner or hair mask detangles hair and helps prevent damage that can lead to breakage and loss of length, say GH Beauty Lab scientists. Once per week or as needed, in place of your regular conditioner, smooth a hair-treatment mask from roots to tips. Don’t be afraid of weighing down strands: New gel formulas like the GH Beauty Award winner below nourish intensely without feeling heavy on fine or thin hair. GH Beauty Lab picks: For fine to medium hair, GH Beauty Award winner Joico HydraSplash Hydrating Gelée Masque, $23, Ulta; for thick or coarse hair, GH Seal star Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Repairing Mask, $7, drugstores (right)

10. T RY A GRO WT H T REA T MENT . To help boost hair growth, the GH Beauty Lab recommends the science-backed active ingredient minoxidil, available in over-the-counter topical form. The formulation is FDAapproved and proven to help stop hair loss and promote hair regrowth with continued use according to packaging instructions, the Lab says. GH Beauty Lab pick: Women’s Rogaine 5% Minoxidil Unscented Foam, $27, drugstores

Take care when brushing wet hair. Hair is especially susceptible to breakage when it’s wet. “Water exposure swells and stretches the hair’s shaft, which causes the shingle-like outer layer to lift, and adding stress from brushing in that state can cause it to break,” says Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab Senior Chemist Sabina Wizemann. Instead, brush dry hair before shampooing. If you have to detangle it when it’s wet, towel-dry it first so it no longer drips, apply a leave-in conditioner from roots to ends and use a wide-toothed comb or a detangling brush to reduce friction, working from the ends up in small sections to prevent tearing hair, she advises. GH Beauty Lab picks: GH Beauty Award winners L’Oréal Paris Elvive Total Repair 5 Recharge Leave-In, $7, drugstores (left); The Flex Brush XL, $26, theflexbrush.com N OV E M B E R 2 0 2 1 G H

12 . PAY AT T ENT IO N T O YO UR SK IN. It’s easy to assume a hair product is working, but Dueñas recommends taking a closer look — at your scalp. “What the formula is doing to your skin is generally what it’s doing to your hair,” he says. “Does it make your skin feel dry, stripped, heavy, waxy, sticky or greasy? Or does it feel soft, hydrated, silky and supple?” Treat your hair as you treat your skin: If hair follicles are clogged, hair can’t grow as efficiently, so swap products as needed.

13. GET T O T HE RO O T . Underlying causes may be contributing to your hair-growth issues. One in four American women report thinning hair— not counting those born with thin or sparse strands. “Hair loss is often hereditary, or androgenic, thinning and tends to appear as a widening center part,” Dr. Davis says. Another common type is telogen effluvium (TE), or allover shedding because of hormones, as in post-pregnancy, or health issues such as thyroid or autoimmune disease and anemia. With TE, hair generally grows back once the problem is treated; see a doctor for diagnosis. For androgenic loss, try a minoxidil treatment. For all types, at-home low-level laser therapy can work, she says, as can the pro treatment PRP (plateletrich plasma), which stimulates growth with scalp injections of your blood’s growth factors. Ask a dermatologist if it’s right for you.

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pretty shave prep Standard shaving cream gets a glam upgrade courtesy of Rifle Paper Co.’s handpainted botanical design and a light floral aroma tinged with sweet honey.

What type of foundation is best for mature skin? — MARY S.

A: As your skin ages, you may need to transition to a base formula that will help counteract skin dryness that can occur with time. “Choose a water-based formulation that has moisturizing ingredients” like glycerin and hyaluronic acid, advises Erica Whelan, a makeup artist in Los Angeles and New York City. “Foundations with sheer coverage and a dewy, luminous finish work best on women who are concerned about lines and wrinkles.” Thicker matte bases are usually made to provide fuller coverage, which means they’re packed with pigment that can “settle into lines, causing them to look more pronounced,” she explains. To apply foundation for a youthful look, follow these simple steps: 1. Use a sponge. Smooth on foundation with a damp makeup sponge, which will boost skin’s glow and help avoid streaks. 2. Remember, less is more. Start with a small amount and blend it thoroughly into skin over your entire face, including under eyes, on eyelids and browbones and along both sides of the jawline. GH Beauty Lab pick: GH Seal star L’Oréal Paris Age Perfect Makeup Radiant Serum Foundation SPF 50, $16, drugstores

+ SUDDENLY EVERYWHERE THE NEW HYDRATION BOOSTER: SLUGGING There’s a skincare craze taking over the Internet for those with dry skin, especially come cooler weather: It’s called slugging, and it might be the secret to a plump, supple complexion. (Don’t worry, actual slugs aren’t involved!) Slugging is a Korean beauty trend that involves applying a thin layer of a petrolatum-based ointment to your face as the last step in your evening skincare routine, says David Kim, M.D., a dermatologist in New York City. “It works by keeping the skin barrier intact and minimizing water loss by trapping moisture.” He recommends slugging only for those with dry or mature skin—skip it if your skin is oily, acne-prone or combination. GH Beauty Lab pick: GH Seal star Aquaphor Healing Ointment, $8, drugstores — Katie Berohn

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season’s spritz Top off a cozy outfit by spraying on this warm, woods-inspired scent that has notes of spicy coriander, toasty nutmeg and earthy cedar and moss. MAISON MARGIELA REPLICA AUTUMN VIBES EAU DE TOILETTE, $72, SEPHORA.COM

lush lips A fall-ready deep berry lipcolor is made wearable in a soft tint swirled with nourishing skincare ingredients like rose oil, squalane and shea butter. GIVENCHY ROSE PERFECTO PLUMPING LIP BALM IN SHADE 315, $37, SEPHORA

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Set the Perfect Table Plan a fancy dinner party or just wow your in-laws by using these pointers for an impressive spread.

Layer the plates.

Choose napkin placement.

Each table setting needs a dinner plate, a salad plate and a bowl for soup (if it’s on the menu). Set bread plates to the left of the dinner plates and above the forks.

STyle a stunning centerpiece Fresh blooms always make a tabletop sing. Bring color to your display with these three simple steps.

Arrange crisp linens to the left of the forks or in the centers of the dinner plates.

Cloth: Getty Images. How-tos: Mike Garten.

GATHER a bunch of flowers in different hues of the same shade. Sprinkle in blooms in complementary colors.

Focus on flatware.

Make room for glasses.

Arrange it in the order used, beginning farther from the plate. Forks go on the left, knives (cutting edges facing the plate) and spoons on the right. If needed, soup spoons go to the right of the knives. Rest butter knives on the bread plates. Dessert forks and spoons can be placed horizontally above the dinner plates or brought out with the sweet stuff along with teaspoons for post-dinner coffee or tea.

PREPARE the flowers by snipping any leaves that may touch the water and cutting the stems on a diagonal.

If you’re sticking with one type of wine all night, place the stemware slightly above the dinner knives. Set water glasses to the left of wine glasses.

ARRANGE the flowers in your hands until you nail the placement and size. Then put them in a vase and add water until it’s three-quarters full.

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Kitchens that Make the heart of the home shine with chic color palettes, timeless finishes and brilliant layouts by MONIQUE VALERIS

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The kitchen is an ideal spot to experiment with bold color. Mix up the monochrome by adding texture and varying shades. “Our eye adjusts to the range, and it all feels right,” says interior designer Jean Stoffer of her West Michigan kitchen. “The lavish use of green is a design statement that I expect to age gracefully.”

John Stoffer; designed by Jean Stoffer Design.

Go green…

…or keep it classic white.

Kylie Fitts; designed by Shelby Girard for Havenly.

A neutral kitchen doesn’t have to feel bland. Take a cue from Havenly CEO Lee Mayer’s Denver home and weave in natural stone, such as marble or quartzite, along with pops of wood, brass and textured accessories like a rug or window treatments. “I like to bring in decorative elements that make the kitchen feel more than just utilitarian and like a true living space. It has a classic-meets-California-cool style,” says Shelby Girard, Havenly’s VP, Creative & Design.

shop the story Shop barstools on page 107.

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The weathered wood beneath the farmhouse sink is actually made from another piece of furniture. “I asked a friend to help me cut up my favorite old table to turn it into the cabinet front,” says designer Leanne Ford. “This wellloved repurposed piece added the right amount of soul to the kitchen.”

Choose low-maintenance tile. Incorporating durable, affordable materials wherever possible is a no-brainer for interior designer Mary Patton: “For this Houston kitchen, we went with a user-friendly porcelain tile that looks like marble. It’s cost-friendly and cleans up easily.”

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Weathered wood: Amy Neunsinger; designed by Leanne Ford featuring the Native Trails’ Farmhouse 3018. Porcelain tile: Molly Culver; designed by Mary Patton.

Mix old and new.

Make a statement with bold cabinets. If you’re all for thinking outside the box, have fun with the color of your cabinetry. “Modern, luxe and even boho aesthetics can benefit from a pop of color,” says Shelby Girard, VP, Creative & Design, at Havenly. “But think timeless here rather than trendy, with blues, greens and blacks being tried-and-true hues for personality-packed impact.”

Kylie Fitts; designed by Annie Mueller for Havenly.

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Hang adjustable pendants. Quirky wicker pendants fit nicely above interiors photographer Kylie Fitts’s compact wood island. “They can be positioned in a number of ways or extended straight out,” says Heather Goerzen of Havenly’s Creative & Design team. “I love the unexpected bend in the poles.”

counter tip “We extended the marble used on the counters up behind the range as a backsplash and capped it off with a four-inch shelf to hold small kitchen items and artwork,” Goerzen says.

shop the story Shop portable tables on page 107.

Celebrate the beauty of autumn with seasonal staples ranging from tiny white pumpkins to lush foliage for an effortlessly chic look. A few unexpected touches (produce, anyone?) are a good idea too!

Farm to Table

Layers of Neutrals

Adaptable Pattern

Bring on the drama with your fresh market haul of fruits and vegetables.

A seamless blend of beige and rich browns creates a sophisticated table.

Gingham and woven place mats work year-round. Just swap out the flowers.

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Pendants: Kylie Fitts; designed by Kylie Fitts. Farm to table: Julie Blanner; designed by Julie Blanner. Neutrals: Erin Gates; designed by Erin Gates. Pattern: Chrissy Horton; designed by Horton Lane.

Add Fall Flair

Add a breakfast nook.

Audrey Hall; designed by Alan Tanksley, Inc.

Even in a small kitchen, a gathering spot near a window creates a cozy indoor-outdoor feel. “The corner orientation of the banquettes produces a view inward, toward the soul of the house, and outward, toward the river and kids playing in the yard,” says designer Alan Tanksley.

Experiment with high-gloss accents. Benjamin Moore’s Almost Black, which appears on the island and matches the tile backsplash, creates a focal point in this spacious kitchen. “The high gloss of the tile adds dimension and radiance and contrasts well with the lower sheen on the walls and ceiling to bring in another layer of contrast,” says Andrea Magno, the brand’s director of color marketing and development.

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See page 107 for tips on kitchen island and seating dimensions.

wow with Wallpaper Maria Raco, founder of designer wallpaper company NewWall, shares some of the newest trends to try.

1 Embrace bold botanicals. Breathe

new life into your space by covering your walls with palms, greenery or bursting florals. “They add a playful and lush element to your interior,” Raco says.

2 adorn the entire bathroom. Standard

Stacy Zarin Goldberg; designed by Elizabeth Reich of Jenkins Baer Associates.

vinyl wallpaper is safe to use in high-moisture environments, but look for waterproof wallpaper if you plan to take it into the shower.

3 wallpaper stairs.

Cover each stair riser with a wallpaper panel as a way to “use a busy pattern in snippets rather than full-wall coverage.”

4 Go all out.

Minimalism had its moment, but Raco predicts that bold colors and eccentric designs will remain popular. For a curated selection of wallpaper, go to newwall.com/gh.

Suspend a shelf from the ceiling. Rather than drilling unsightly holes in tiles on the wall, designer Elizabeth Reich of Jenkins Baer Associates hung an open shelf from the ceiling. “The overall look feels open and less bulky than cabinetry,” she says of the custom design from Iron Abode. Backing the shelf with unusually long subway tiles that boast a wavy texture and contrasting grout, in addition to a matching quartz backsplash and countertop, lends the kitchen a European feel. N OV E M B E R 2 0 2 1 G H

Amp up the backsplash and ceiling of a tonal cooking space with graphic tile, like this design scheme from Natalie Myers of Veneer Designs. The tile not only complements the trendy terrazzo countertops, but also “keeps the eye dancing around the space and underscores the kitchen’s playfulness.” The trick to nailing this setup: “Choose your scale wisely,” Myers says. “Too small a scale will get lost; too big will feel juvenile.”

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Take wood boards up to the ceiling. To recreate this eye-catching look, simply buy V-groove paneling from a local hardware store or millwright company and paint it with a semi-satin white finish. “It adds texture to a very tall ceiling and gives it a lower feel,” says designer Tanya Smith-Shiflett.

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Wallpaper: Tom Windeknecht; designed by Natalie Myers, Veneer Designs, featuring Big Chill 30" Retro Electric Induction Range. Wood boards: Stacy Zarin Goldberg; designed by Alison Giese Interiors and Unique Kitchens and Baths.

Pick tile that looks like wallpaper.

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CAROLYN FORTÉ, DIRECTOR @fortecarolyn

Our cleaning dynamo shares her tips and tricks to tackle your toughest cleaning challenges and all your trouble spots

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What’s the best way to clean a vintage area rug that looks a little dingy? — LAURA F.

A: Proceed with caution—because of their age, vintage items are always tricky to care for, especially if they are not in perfect condition. Professional cleaning is best for any valuable area rug, but it can be pricey, and you may be able to improve the look yourself. Start by checking the colorfastness of the dyes. Place a few drops of water on several of the dark colors. Once the water soaks in, press the spots with a clean white cloth. If any color transfers to the cloth, it’s a sign that the dyes could fade with wet cleaning. If that’s the case, give the rug a thorough vacuuming to remove loose dust. If it’s easy enough, flip it over and vacuum the back to push any trapped dirt out onto the floor so you can clean it up. Next, use a powder like Arm & Hammer Pet Fresh Dry Carpet Cleaner ($18, amazon.com); the moist granules absorb dirt without damaging colors. Simply sprinkle on the powder, brush it in, wait at least 30 minutes for the granules to dry, then vacuum. This powder is also a great way to freshen rugs between deep cleanings.

Q What is washing soda? Is it like baking soda?

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We found this diffuser neat to use, and switching scents was as easy as popping in another bottle — no pouring needed. It shuts off automatically, so there’s no fear of overheating, and it can be placed anywhere sans its cord. In our test, it was quiet, the scent level was easy to adjust, it nixed cooking odors and the light emitted a soft glow.

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A: Though they sound similar and do some of the same tasks, washing soda and baking soda are different compounds and are not completely interchangeable. Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate, which, along with its gentle household cleaning and odor-removal benefits, is safe to handle, ingest and even use to brush your teeth. Washing soda is sodium carbonate and is for household cleaning only. It’s an ingredient in many laundry detergents, and when you add 1/2 cup to 1 cup to your wash along with your regular detergent, it binds to the hard-water minerals that can leave clothing feeling stiff and looking gray so your detergent can clean, whiten and remove stains better. Washing soda also cuts grease. Use it on a damp sponge to scrub cookware, as a paste on stains or mixed with water to clean stove burners and more. Always wear rubber gloves when handling washing soda, and never use it on aluminum, as it will pit and discolor it.

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Nikki Reed You may recognize Nikki Reed from her role as Rosalie in the Twilight Saga films. These days, she stays busy as the founder of BaYou With Love, a sustainable lifestyle company. We caught up with her to talk holidays and more.

Nikki Reed

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The cleaning chore I don’t mind doing

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Favorite fall candle scent

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How I drink my coffee or tea

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Domestic “Dear Abby” June Streets worked at the Good Housekeeping Institute in the 1950s answering letters and phone calls from readers about everything from removing ink stains from a rug to how to butcher a chicken Interview by ANNABEL ABBS

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The “domestic arts” (cooking, cleaning and the like) are having a resurgence. But June Streets, now 92, was among an early wave of women

“cookery” writers such as Eliza Acton, a trailblazer often credited with inventing the recipe as we know it. Years later, June’s daughter-in-law

at the Good Housekeeping InstiMiss Eliza’s English Kitchen (see tute that spent its days answerour review, page 56), that follows JUNE STREETS, ing the phone and responding to the unconventional path of the circa 1960. letters about “every domestic criwoman who started as a poet and sis imaginable.” June was also a mother ended up as a cookbook author. Here, of four and became a voracious collector of June explains how she came to work at vintage cookbooks, including rare and GH and why connecting with loved ones early editions of books by the very first in the kitchen will never go out of style.

“As the oldest of five children, I began cooking, cleaning, gardening, needlework and raising my younger siblings long before I had a child of my own. My mother had her hands full and my father was usually absent, so I helped look after the younger children as well as cooking, cleaning, washing up, helping with laundry and ironing, repairing clothes, picking and preserving fruit and vegetables and feeding and butchering the animals. By the time I left school in 1946 to go study domestic science at a teacher-training college in London, I had a good foundation to build upon — besides, it was one of the few courses deemed suitable for girls, and I actually enjoyed the work. After that,

I taught domestic science for two years in North London, including needlework, laundry and ironing, house hygiene and cooking, all skills children would need to keep a home. Lots of the children didn’t come to school at all until late October,

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after spending the summer and autumn helping with harvests and picking hops. Then I moved to a school outside London, and after two years there, I went to a military base in Germany and taught the children of soldiers.”

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My training in “domestic sciences” started early.

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In 1956, I wrote to the Good Housekeeping Institute and told them they didn’t know what they were missing! “Apparently they agreed! They offered me a job straightaway, and I began working in the London offices. In those days the GH Institute was a vital source of information for housewives. Readers wrote in or telephoned with their domestic queries, which could be anything from how to remove a stain from a carpet to how to starch a shirt collar or how to butcher a chicken — anything to do with running a home. “The GH Institute was the best-known place for getting help. I was a sort of domestic ‘Dear Abby,’ part of a team that took phone calls and answered letters about every domestic crisis imaginable. You have to remember there was no Internet, and this was the tail end of rationing. People had to make do and mend. Fitted carpets in particular were precious and costly, so I dealt with many, many carpet inquiries. People wrote with pen and ink then, and ink was always being spilled, so we got a lot of questions about removing ink stains, as well as how to deal with carpet beetle infestations. I spent so long researching the latest cookers that I became an expert on stoves and ovens. I later used this expertise to really go all out on a fantastic range, one of those purchases you never forget.”

“I was part of a team that answered questions about every domestic crisis imaginable.”

My love of cookbooks is connected to my family. “I always loved my mother’s collection. And when I had kids, my fascination continued. My son James had very bad asthma, and every month I had to take him to London to see an asthma specialist. Afterward we would go to a secondhand bookshop and he would look for books about his obsession, Napoleon, and I would go to the cookbook section. On one of those outings, I found a very old, very battered and torn cookbook from the 19th century. The owner of the bookshop said I could get it rebound at a specialist print shop in London. Bit by bit, I began buying very old cookbooks until I had quite a few. The collection eventually numbered almost 200 books dating back to the 18th century and included many books compiled by housekeepers or mistresses of country houses as well as two Eliza Acton books and books by Mrs. Beeton and early female cooks like Hannah Woolley and Maria Rundell. They weren’t expensive in those days, because no one was really looking for them. Of course, now old cookbooks are quite rare and expensive, with many celebrity chefs building up their own collections too.”

Cookbooks and recipes have always reflected the changing tastes of the culture. “I was fascinated by how social and economic changes were reflected in food and cookbooks. English food was often lambasted, but when it was prepared by home cooks using traditional recipes and local ingredients, it was very good indeed. But the cuisine was changing at the time because American heiresses were coming over and marrying English aristocrats, and they wanted to be very thin like Wallis Simpson, so recipes began to change — less butter and cream. One of my favorites was Eliza Acton — she was a celebrity chef of her day.”

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“Being a good cook runs in my family, and I made sure every one of my kids had the skills.”

GOOD EATS A collection of June’s handwritten recipe cards.

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I wrote recipes on cards so my cookbooks wouldn’t collect drips and splatters. “My mother loved looking at my cookbook collection when she came to visit and would pick out dishes for me to try. I cooked many different versions of rice pudding and bread-and-butter pudding, and I often made traditional English sauces like Cumberland sauce. Fried parsnips with walnuts was another favorite. I also wanted recipes for the fruits and vegetables I could buy locally — black currants, gooseberries, trout, cream and so on. These were the freshest, most readily available ingredients.” MISS ELIZA’S ENGLISH KITCHEN

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runs in the family — my mother was a superb cook, and so was her mother. We grew all our own vegetables and killed

developed my palate, and I grew to have a -

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This book was inspired by June Streets, whose interview is featured on these pages. Grab a snack and crack open an empowering read about the woman who changed cookbooks forever. When a publisher asks poet Eliza Acton to write him a cookbook, she’s initially insulted. But when dire circumstances force her hand, she discovers there’s beauty in food writing too. Eliza hires a destitute young girl named Ann Kirby to assist her in developing recipes, and the two form an unlikely friendship. But when a secret from Eliza’s past comes to light, they have to decide whether their bond can transcend their work. It’s a story of independence and resilience that also celebrates the legitimacy of the culinary arts. $17

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Psychedelic drugs such as LSD, ecstasy, mushrooms and other trippy throwbacks are showing major promise as treatments for mental health conditions including depression and PTSD. Here’s what science has to say.

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Recently, scientists have made a somewhat radical discovery: Certain drugs, shunned for more than 50 years, can ease intractable depression, end addictions and increase general well-being. You’d think this news would be shouted from the rooftops, but while medical researchers and study participants who have found relief are hopeful and excited, they know there may be minefields ahead. That’s because we’re talking about LSD, magic mushrooms and their countercultural kin — drugs that are still largely illegal and widely felt to be too fringe to be trusted. That said, psychedelic medicines, which include peyote and ayahuasca and sometimes MDMA (a.k.a. Ecstasy or Molly), are being tested at major universities for the treatment of a variety of ills. More than 100 clinical trials are currently listed on the government’s website for psilocybin (the psychoactive compound in mushrooms) and LSD; whereas it was once hard to recruit volunteers, research‑ ers say many are eagerly raising their hands. The reason? Results from completed studies, while preliminary, have been nothing short of amazing. With regard to depression, anxiety, addiction and eating disorders, “people who have suffered for decades have made substantial changes after this treatment,” generally with just one to three doses in a supportive setting, says Natalie Gukasyan, M.D., medical director of the Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore. And these shifts seem to be lasting. Just ask Ellen Cox, a general manager at a brewery in Washington, DC. Ellen was a longtime smoker when, at 47, she signed up to take part in a study at Johns Hopkins. She smoked a pack a day — first thing in the a.m.,

after meals, with coffee, while driving and before bed. “My plans always centered around when I would get my next fix,” she says. Every time she tried to quit (cold turkey or with patches, gum or medicine), the smell of cigarettes lured her back in. When Ellen learned of a psilocybin study on social media, she was skeptical, but she decided to try it. As part of the study, Ellen underwent three months of psychotherapy, during which she was encouraged to focus on how detrimental and disgusting her habit was. Then, with two therapists keeping watch, she swallowed a capsule and slipped on an eye mask and headphones. “It was the most intense experience of my life,” Ellen says, adding that the music escalated in intensity as the drug’s effects did. “You sort of walk around inside your brain and dive down rabbit holes.” Ellen’s vivid visions included a colorful room filled with myriad doors, each opening to pleasant memories going back to her college days. The session provoked a range of feelings, from curiosity to joy to, briefly, paranoia. Ellen doesn’t recall thoughts about smoking during her trip, but when she finished and took a drag, it smelled and tasted awful. She stubbed out the cigarette, and in the three years since, she’s never yearned for another. Such dramatic results don’t come about for everyone, but a majority of smokers in the same study did quit.

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What Happens in the Mind In a psychedelic therapy session, every person has a different experience, and many find it challenging to put into words because so much happens at once, says Matthew Johnson, Ph.D., a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Johns Hopkins Medicine and associate director of the center where Ellen went. Studies have found that the drugs change what people see and hear, their spatial awareness and their perception of time. Many have insightful visions. “A cancer patient with sub‑ stantial depression saw a desolate landscape where she was digging and digging. Eventually she found a brilliant jewel, which she viewed as a metaphor: Her cancer had covered up her joy in life, but there was still beauty at its core,” Johnson says. More studies are needed for full understanding of how these drugs help, but we do know that psychedelics (with the exception of MDMA) lock onto serotonin receptors in the brain known as 5‑HT2A. This causes brain networks to shift their usual actions, says Jacob Scott Aday, Ph.D., a postdoctoral researcher at the University of California, San Francisco. “Areas that usually don’t talk to one another are suddenly communicating,” he explains. Psychedelics also seem to dampen brain regions known as the default mode network that in part help maintain our sense of self.

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That’s why Washington, DC, resident Melissa Lavasani fought to decriminalize psilocybin in her city. “In 2017, I had such bad depression after I had my second child, and nothing I tried worked. After a few months and lots of research, I was so desperate for relief that I began microdosing with mushrooms and eventually tried another psychedelic medicine. It worked: I soon felt a lot more like myself, and through my experiences I was able to see that I already had the tools I needed to deal with whatever came my way inside of me — it was a really powerful realization, one I knew I had to share with others who were suffering. I didn’t want anyone to have to feel ashamed of having to sneak around in order to get relief. That’s why I worked on Initiative 81, a referendum in my city that aimed to decriminalize psychedelics by making planting, buying or using them among the police department’s lowest lawenforcement priorities, and I became the face of the campaign. It’s very disarming when a message about psychedelics comes from someone who might sit beside you at a PTA meeting. I was fully prepared for blowback, to be called a bad mother and wife, but in the end 76% of voters approved the referendum. Mental health, especially for women and moms, isn’t talked about nearly enough. Through my work on the referendum, I found out that a lot of my friends were dealing with similar issues and were so happy to have another potential option. And I am happy that I was able to help.”

The past — and the future Studies on LSD and other psychedelics got their start in the 1950s, and more than a thousand clinical papers were written over 15 years. Though most were not the rigorous clinical

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trials researchers consider ideal, they offered a glimpse into the drugs’ possibilities. But when the hippies of the 1960s began using psychedelics recreationally and proponents like Harvard professor Timothy Leary urged students to down LSD and “turn on, tune in, drop out,” society turned against the drugs. Congress passed the Controlled Substances Act in 1970, which made them not only illegal but also difficult to research. Large numbers of scientists turned to them again only after 2006, when an expert at Johns Hopkins published a high-quality study in the journal Psychopharmacology. That research showed that when 36 healthy people were given psilocybin in a supportive environment, they reported positive changes in attitude and behavior. These were still being experienced even 14 months later, a follow-up paper found. Today, other universities have dedicated research centers, including New York University and the University of California, Berkeley. (Most study psilocybin, because unlike with LSD, sessions last four to six hours rather than 10 to 12.) Psychedelics were given another boost in 2018 when journalist Michael Pollan published the best-selling How to Change Your Mind, describing the research and Pollan’s own experiences. That same year the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted “breakthrough therapy” status to psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression, a designation

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This could explain why many participants relax long-held beliefs and are open to new ways of thinking about themselves and their problems. “Psychedelic therapy can be such a dramatic experience, akin to a major life event like visiting another culture or falling in love,” Johnson says. He describes psychedelic therapy as more similar to psychotherapy than a course of treatment with most psychiatric medicines. When used for addiction, for example, pharmaceuticals act as a substitute for the desired substance, blunting withdrawal. But psychedelics provoke self-reflection, which is what psychotherapy aims to do, he says. That’s what happened for Kelsey Ramsden, a 46-year-old entrepreneur in Vancouver, Canada. Five years ago, she felt hollow and depressed, though she was an award-winning businesswoman with a wonderful husband and great kids. She was already in psychotherapy and taking antidepressants, but was still struggling. Kelsey spent two years researching psychedelic therapy — reading articles, talking to experts and conferring with several colleagues who had done it — until she felt comfortable giving it a try. In a room with a psychiatrist and a psychologist (the professionals stay quiet but are there for comfort if needed), Kelsey was given psilocybin. She viewed a brilliant kaleidoscope of colors. At some point she began seeing situations in her past as if they were movies on a screen, without judgment and from both her own perspective and that of others. “It was transformative. I could see that those who’d hurt me were hurting themselves,” Kelsey recalls. Over the next year she had two more sessions, with psychotherapy in between. She credits the experience with dramatically changing her life. Her self-esteem has soared, and relations with her extended family are vastly improved. “I call it mental wealth. My depth of emotional resources used to be shallow, and now it’s so much deeper,” Kelsey says. The experience was so profound that she quit her job and became president and CEO of a company, Mindcure, that researches psychedelic molecules in anticipation of the day the drugs become widely legal.

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that speeds up testing. “I think a psychedelic will be approved by the FDA within the next several years,” Johnson says, assuming that research continues to show positive results. Psychedelics are currently being studied for a number of conditions, including: DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY Johns Hopkins published results in JAMA Psychiatry last year in which more than half of 24 people with major depression who had two psilocybin sessions (along with supportive psychotherapy) were in remission a month later. Published findings on long-term outcomes from this study are forthcoming, but “one-year results are looking promising,” Dr. Gukasyan says. Even patients facing life-threatening disease have been bolstered emotionally. New York University researchers found that 60% of cancer patients who used psilocybin in their study had no depression even four years after the experience. POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER When California researchers compared MDMA and talk therapy with therapy alone in a study of 90 people, the combo won. Two months after treatment, two-thirds of the MDMA group had no more PTSD symptoms, compared with only one-third of the others. ADDICTION When 15 smokers took psilocybin two or three times along with having cognitive behavioral therapy, 60% had dropped the habit 30 months later. “Most people see a substantial reduction in cravings. And the emotional aspects of withdrawal—the irritability, fear, depression— seem to be better,” Johnson says. HEADACHES Yale has begun investigating whether psychedelics might diminish migraines and cluster headaches. ANOREXIA Dr. Gukasyan and her colleagues have treated only a few people with the disease so far, but the results have been promising. “It’s hard to imagine that somebody who might have been struggling for decades could improve dramatically, but in some cases that is what we’ve seen,” she says. Even healthy people may feel better when they use psychedelics under controlled conditions. One study showed that anxiety decreased and positive affect increased a month after a dozen people took psilocybin in a controlled laboratory setting. A small group taking LSD similarly reported an increase in optimism, British researchers found. And a review Aday published last year found that many who had tried psilocybin said they felt more connected, more spiritual and more emotionally upbeat.

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developing a rapport with participants and helping them feel safe going into their psilocybin experience,” Dr. Gukasyan says. Even in a controlled setting, some may become anxious or paranoid, says Aday, who has found that these tend to be people who have less open or accepting personalities. And folks most at risk of experiencing adverse effects are people with a family or personal history of bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, which is why researchers are excluding them from studies, at least for now. To be clear, it remains mostly illegal to use these drugs outside clinical trials. Federal and state laws ban their use, except for members of Native American tribes and certain religious groups that use them in ceremonies. Last year, however, Oregon became the first state to legalize psilocybin in therapeutic settings (after the state creates rules), while cities like Oakland, CA, Denver and Washington, DC, have decriminalized their use. (See sidebar, opposite page.) Ellen Cox looks forward to the day when others can quit smoking the way she did. She no longer coughs or feels short of breath, and her life isn’t ruled by her smoking schedule. And she’s saving money too. “I used to spend $350 a month on cigarettes — I used that money to buy myself a new car,” she says.

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4 PANDEMIC Taug U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy highlights a few positive truths that bloomed during the pandemic and explains how we can make the most of every moment by KA IT Y N PIRIE

The pandemic changed our lives in countless awful ways. But the huge challenges we overcame shifted our perspectives in helpful respects as well. “A lot of people have come out with this sense that you need to do something a little bit differently,” Vivek Murthy, M.D., M.B.A., the nation’s top doctor, said in an interview with Good Housekeeping Editor in Chief Jane Francisco. “These moments of crisis are opportunities for us to step back and reflect on what really matters, what’s going to help our families be healthier, what’s going to help our children be happier.” Here, four happier-life lessons to embrace.

IT’S TIME TO PRIORITIZE MENTAL HEALTH. “For many people, the pandemic — especially with the isolation and physical distancing — led to a deeper sense of loneliness,” says Dr. Murthy. The number of people who felt lonely was on the rise before 2020, and research suggests that the pandemic worsened that trend. People who struggle with loneliness (or other mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, which the pandemic also exacerbated) have a greater incidence of a range of negative health outcomes. It’s another reminder to check in on friends, family and coworkers and not just assume they’re all right. Simple acts like dropping off a meal for a friend or offering to take a walk with someone can go a long way in helping them feel loved and keeping you connected.

IT’S FINE NOT TO BE AN EXTROVERT. If you secretly loved wiping your schedule clean of playdates and happy hours, you’re not alone! Introversion is sometimes accompanied by a sense of shame, because our culture values extroversion, explains Dr. Murthy. The pandemic gave introverts the chance to live a life that supported their mental health without judgment, and more outgoing people also relished slowing down. Take note of what felt good to you and

know that it’s OK to need some alone time. It’s also nothing personal if a friend begs off from a night out.

SINGLE-TASKING IS JUST BETTER. Last year, kitchen counters became school desks, coffee tables turned into office command centers and bathrooms could be the only quiet spaces where adults could exhale. As stressful as that was, it made many of us see the value of, well, avoiding multitasking. Since the pandemic, Congress has passed the American Rescue Plan, giving parents some financial relief and an advance child tax credit. At press time, the Biden administration was also working on an infrastructure plan that would help fund child-care priorities. But you can ease the stress in a small way now. “We can give people the gift of our full attention when we talk to them,” says Dr. Murthy. Consider how often you glance at your phone mid-conversation: You may hear what your friend says, but you’re not processing much — our brains aren’t designed to multitask. “If you’ve ever had the experience of being in conversation with someone when they were fully present and they were listening deeply to you and sharing openly, you know how amazing that feels,” says Dr. Murthy.

WE NEED EACH OTHER. “I think times like this pandemic we’ve lived through remind us that we actually all have the power to heal, because we all have the power to show up in people’s lives, to express kindness and compassion toward them, to be there for one another,” says Dr. Murthy. The coronavirus taught us how important hugs from family and friends are. And when we couldn’t hug one another, we gained a new appreciation for tools like FaceTime and Zoom. Going forward, let’s hold on to that drive for connection. Dr. Murthy suggests setting aside 15 minutes every day to reach out to someone you love. “That could be sending them a text to let them know you’re thinking of them,” he says. “It could be picking up the phone and calling them just to hear their voice and to ask them how they’re doing. That 15 minutes, as small as it is, is extraordinarily powerful.”

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EYE HEALTH & IMMUNITY The vitamin A in pumpkin is a holiday wellness booster.

Is canned pumpkin actually healthy? A. Yes! In fact, a 1/2-cup serving of canned pumpkin gives you 100% of your daily vitamin A, an important nutrient to support eye health and keep your immune system working properly. Canned pumpkin is one of my favorite antioxidant-rich pantry staples (and I always buy extra at this time of year so I can use it year-round). Pumpkin gets its bright orange color from beta-carotene, a carotenoid the body uses to make vitamin A. Plus, pumpkin is a good source of fiber and is naturally low in calories. (Just make sure you’re buying 100% pure pumpkin and not pumpkin pie filling, which is packed with added sugar and artificial flavorings.) I like to add pumpkin to smoothies, soups, vinaigrettes, oatmeal, yogurt, pancake batter or cookies (try a batch of our Pumpkin-Cherry Breakfast Cookies, page 106). You can even sneak it into a cheese sauce to add some extra nutrients to your favorite mac ’n’ cheese dish.

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FOOD SWAPS You can enjoy the heck out of your holiday meals and make them more nutritious with easy switches that cut down on excessive saturated fat, sodium and sugar. These solutions will deliver maximum flavor without putting you in a post-feast food coma.

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Don’t be fooled by the word “fruit” in the name; refined sugar and candied dried fruit are lead ingredients in this holiday staple. Gingerbread tends to have much less sugar but still gives you an array of warm winter spices and flavors.

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Green Beans Almondine

Most casseroles call for heavily processed canned soup and fried onions, making sodium and saturated fat counts skyrocket. Opt for simple green beans almondine, a delicious lower-carb choice that is packed with healthy fats thanks to almonds and olive oil.

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This simple swap can cut saturated fat and calories in half but still offers fabulous seasonal cheer. Store-bought eggnog tends to be packed with corn syrup, artificial flavors and more. If you’re not a cider person, a glass of wine or a spritzer would be a smart alternative.

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Both sweet potatoes and yams are naturally sweet, so there’s no need for loads of marshmallows and brown sugar. Just cut them into wedges, add a hint of maple syrup and roast them to holiday perfection.

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Not only is traditional glazed ham supersweet because of the sugary sauce, but also its sodium counts are off the charts, since it often gets brined. Roasted turkey is lower in fat too (white meat is a bit healthier than dark, but choose what you like best).

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The fluffy texture of savory King’s Hawaiian Rolls is irresistible, and they’re perfect for soaking up some of that leftover gravy. Plus, one roll has only 90 calories and is low in sodium, giving you a fraction of the amount in traditional stuffing. Mashed potatoes are a staple at the holiday table, and replacing them entirely with cauliflower mash isn’t the same. Try the 50/50 approach instead: Use half white potatoes, half cauliflower. You’ll keep the classic texture and taste while sneaking in extra veggies and more volume.

Go to goodhousekeeping.com/healthyholidayrecipes for these and other nutritious Thanksgiving recipes.

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It’s increasingly clear that making sustainable choices is critical for the planet and for you! Many brands get it—and they’re producing, packaging and shipping their products in much smarter ways. A few are even sharing proprietary research on renewable practices in the hope of changing their whole industries. For our third annual Sustainable Innovation Awards, GH’s scientists and industry experts evaluated nearly 200 contenders to choose winning home, beauty, apparel, toy and food brands whose efforts we applaud.

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Allbirds has a rep for responsibly sourced shoes, but it’s the brand’s knowledge sharing that stands out here. The company created a Free the Footprint calculator to measure carbon footprints that is open source, so any brand can use it. Plus, Allbirds labels its products with the footprint for consumer awareness. LAB results “Doing the hard work and sharing the formula is

PFCs, known as “forever chemicals,” are often used in waterend up in the environment and pose health risks to humans and animals. In 2018, Keen went details of how to go PFC-free with other brands as part of its Detox the Planet initiative. LAB results The judges unanimously agreed that the company is putting the right foot forward: “Keen is tackling a big issue,” said one.

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Patagonia, a leader in sustainable textile practices, has released a line of coats using NetPlus material, made with fully traceable 100% recycled fishing-net fabric sourced from fishing communities in South America. LAB results “This has multiple benefits,” said one expert. “It keeps ‘ghost’ nets from harming marine ecosystems and provides economic benefits for the fishing communities.” PATAGONIA.COM

ETHICAL ACTIVEWEAR Clothing company Threads 4 Thought pushes beyond sustainably sourced materials and has been committed to ethical and humane labor practices since 2006. LAB results “I like how the approach to sustainability is multifaceted. The brand has trusted transparency,” said our textiles expert. THREADS4THOUGHT.COM

INGENIOUS SOCK RECYCLER It can be hard to find new uses for socks at the end of their life, but sock maker Smartwool launched the Second Cut Project, a waste-reduction program that will recycle donated socks into dog beds. LAB results “I love that they’ll take any sock— not just their own brand,” said one expert. SMARTWOOL.COM

Salomon developed the Index.01 running shoe, which it will take back to be disassembled and recycled. Part of the product’s success is due to the simple design: A recycled polyester upper and a rubber-like plastic bottom make it realistic to separate the two. LAB results One judge said, “The shoes are very lightweight and felt amazing on my feet.” SALOMON INDEX.01 RUNNING SHOE, $200, SALOMON.COM

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NOVEMBER 10 IS THE RAISE THE GREEN BAR SUMMIT Every fall, the GH Institute and Made Safe, a nonprofit that celebrates nontoxic ingredients, work together to host Raise the Green Bar. This sustainability summit aims to educate and inspire audiences to make more sustainable choices when shopping, eating, cleaning, traveling and more. If you have a sustainable-living trick, use #raisethegreenbar to share it and the sustainable brands you love. REGISTER FOR THE FREE VIRTUAL EVENT AT LIVE.GOODHOUSEKEEPING.COM.

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WISER WATER USAGE Dishwashing giant Dawn created its Powerwash Dish Spray in an effort to reduce the water and energy demands associated with hand-washing dishes. It’s designed to be sprayed on, eliminating the need for a running tap or presoaking. Then a final wipe and rinse with water is all that’s needed. LAB results “Compared with hand-washing dishes and cookware, it offers significant water and energy benefits,” remarked one expert, and our Cleaning Lab says it’s a great grease cutter. DAWN POWERWASH DISH SPRAY. $5. DAWN-DISH.COM

NO BEEF WITH THIS BURGER SWAP With 20 g of non-GMO plant protein per serving, Beyond Meat’s Beyond Burger is a good deal for all eaters, vegan or not. But it’s also good for the planet, as it uses less water, land and energy to produce than traditional beef and generates fewer greenhouse gas emissions. LAB results “Environmentally, there’s no question that it is superior to conventional meat,” stated one expert.

OLIVE OIL WITH SLICK PACKAGING California Olive Ranch produces a large-format box of olive oil that’s dispensed through a handy spout. The cardboard box is recyclable, and the company will accept returns of the internal BPA-free liner bag for recycling too. LAB results “I liked the taste right away,” said one judge. “And the pour spout dispenses well.” CALIFORNIA OLIVE RANCH 100% CALIFORNIA BAG-IN-BOX. $37. CALIFORNIAOLIVERANCH.COM

BEYOND WATER BOTTLES the waste that comes from singleuse plastic water bottles with its BPA-free, 100% recyclable (even the cap!) packaging. LAB results Our judges appreciate this option: “Certainly above the industry average compared with plastic water bottles.” BOXEDWATERISBETTER.COM

BEYOND MEAT BEYOND BURGER PLANT-BASED PATTIES. $10 FOR PACK OF 4. BEYONDMEAT.COM

SMART, SUSTAINABLE HOME APPLIANCES OCEAN-AWARE TUNA DISHES To avoid unintentional catching of marine life, Wild Planet uses 100% pole- and line-caught tuna in its canned tuna and tuna dishes. The company also advocated for sustainable practices by advising some grocers on corporate environmental standards. LAB results Said one expert: “As an advocate for sustainable oceans — and a fan of tuna — I find the efforts excellent.” WILD PLANET WILD TUNA. BEAN & CORN SALAD. $5.

Turkish appliance manufacturer Beko has racked up the EPA’s Energy Star accolades: It received the Energy Star Emerging Technology Award for refrigeration products, and this year marked its third as a winner of the Energy Star Sustained Excellence Award. LAB results Said one expert: “Beko is considering materials, carbon, water, labor, gender equity and more. I look forward to the day when this brand is a household name in the United States.” BEKO.COM

DELICIOUS PLANT-BASED EGGS Eat Just created Just Egg, a cholesterol-free, protein-packed egg substitute made from mung beans. But the real benefit is that it takes less water, land and carbon to produce than conventional eggs. LAB results “It fills a gap in the vegan food market and provides a plant-based alternative that cooks and tastes like eggs,” notes our nutrition expert.

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Sustainable Choices Ditch single-use plastics. Opt for reusable water bottles, mugs, straws, totes and produce bags. Choose recycled paper, glass or aluminum packaging.

Research brands. Consider the energy use and waste creation of the manufacturing process, the packaging, how the product is shipped, which communities are doing the labor and how the employees are treated.

Shop organic when you can. Whether the item is food, bedding, clothing or something else, organic products generally mean a smaller chemical environmental footprint.

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RECLAIMABLE WRAPPING Compostic has developed a 100% home-compostable alternative to plastic wrap and resealable plastic bags. The products are made from a blend of BPA-free, non-GMO nontoxic biopolymers. The wrap is perforated, which eliminates the need for a sharp metal edge, so the packaging itself is compostable as well. LAB results One expert said of the wrap, “The product is excellent and should be used widely where home composting or organic waste collection is available.”

and uses less energy to produce than a traditional frying pan, according to company analysis. LAB results Reports our kitchen-gear expert: “This pan is sturdy and balanced. It performed well in our egg tests.”

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START THE LEARNING EARLY Mio Reggio’s cute play set sneaks in sustainability education with blocks that feature solar energy, waste management, green roofs and more related to green cities. LAB results Our judges agreed that these smart toys were “a nice alternative to the usual plastic or laminated wooden blocks.” MIO REGGIO GREEN CITY BLOCK SET, $60, MIOREGGIO.COM

Baby-product company Mustela purchases 100% green energy, derives an active ingredient from avocados that would otherwise go to waste and uses bottles and cases that are 100% recyclable and consist of recycled materials. LAB results Our panel reports that the Organic Micellar Water with Olive Oil and Aloe— for tender baby tushes or adult makeup removal—“leaves skin clean and moisturized and is not sticky after application.” MUSTELAUSA.COM

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PERSONAL CARE WHOLESOME HAIRCARE Eva NYC is moving away from single-use plastic by switching to aluminum bottles, which can be recycled endlessly without losing quality. It has also partnered with TerraCycle to recycle its plastic pump nozzles. LAB results Our panel found the conditioner to be a “very lush and intensely fragranced formula suitable for thicker and denser hair.” EVA NYC MANE MAGIC 10-IN-1 CONDITIONER, $13, EVA-NYC.COM

PURPOSEFUL & EFFECTIVE SKINCARE Finnish beauty brand Lumene creates plant-based skincare formulas and shows how the circular economy — a system with reuse and waste elimination in mind — can work. Fifty percent of its Nordic ingredients are derived from by-products from other industries. Lumene has already reduced its production waste by at least 23%, and its goal is zero waste by 2030. LAB results One expert noted that Lumene’s Nordic Hydra Moisturizing Prebiotic Oil-Cocktail gives skin “a natural sheen.”

RESPONSIBLE DEODORANT Beautycounter offers refillable deodorant to minimize the amount of single-use plastics in landfills. The company also regularly audits its mica suppliers to assess the humanitarian impact of that color cosmetic ingredient. LAB results Our judges praised the company’s initiative to bring transparency to mica mining. “Beautycounter is looking at the big picture,” said one. BEAUTYCOUNTER THE CLEAN DEO, $28 (AND $18 PER REFILL), BEAUTYCOUNTER.COM

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RENEWABLE POTENT SERUM BL+ is a skincare line from the Blue Lagoon in Iceland featuring sustainably sourced ingredients like silica and microalgae. At the Blue Lagoon R&D Center, the manufacturer captures natural geothermal CO2 gas that would otherwise escape into the atmosphere and uses it to cultivate the photosynthetic microalgae for the products. LAB results

One judge said of the face and eye serums: “I noticed plumper, clearer skin that looked hydrated.” BLPLUSSKINCARE .COM

Peach Not Plastic, a new entry from a repeat winner, Grove Collaborative, offers plant-based, bar-format personal care products in plasticfree packaging and refillable products like deodorant in recyclable aluminum cases. LAB rEsults One judge said the refillable lotion was “balm-like” and that it applied easily

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Retailer Nordstrom partnered with global recycling leader TerraCycle to create a beauty take-back and recycling program. Customers can drop off any brand’s empty beauty packaging for recycling in Nordstrom Beautycycle boxes in stores. LAB results Said one judge: “It’s a cutting-edge initiative, as it accepts some products that even many municipal recycling centers don’t accept.” NORDSTROM.COM

BODY LOTION WITH BENEFITS Brazilian cosmetics company Natura’s Ekos line uses bottles and refills that

and leaves skin hydrated — apply it to your hands and then type.” NATURA EKOS TUKUMÃ BODY LOTION, $25, NATURA.COM

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Check Your Filter Did you know the air filter on your system should be inspected every month? To keep your system running smoothly, you may need to clean or replace your filter to support air flow.

Give It A Whirl Before the season starts to cool down, turn your heating system on and pay attention for anything out of the ordinary when it starts up— like any unusual odors or abnormal noises. If you notice something unexpected, contact your HVAC pro for an inspection.

Upgrade Your Thermostat If you’re looking to optimize your home’s energy eﬃciency, you may want a new thermostat. Smart home thermostats like Trane’s ComfortLink II XL 1050 adjust the temperature for maximum eﬃciency and energy savings.

Contact Your Local HVAC Technician Regular service checkups are the best way to ensure your heating system operates as it should. Schedule an appointment with your local Trane dealer in late summer or early fall, before winter weather arrives.

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FULLY RECYCLABLE TOOTHPASTE TUBES

Doctor Babor uses between 95% and 98% naturally derived ingredients and recently became 100% carbon neutral thanks to the use of hydroelectric and geothermal energy sources. It packages products in boxes made with recycled paper and continues to make changes like working to eliminate cellophane wrapping. LAB results A GH beauty expert said that the Doctor Babor Clay Multi-Cleanser “feels cooling and leaves skin refreshed, clean and a little taut due to the kaolin.”

Tom’s of Maine created a first-of-its-kind tube that can be recycled (even the cap!) in home recycling bins. Even better, its parent company, Colgate-Palmolive, wants to share the recyclable-tube tech with others—including competitors—to ensure a sustainable future. LAB results One forthright judge reported, “I’m not a stranger to tartar buildup, and this toothpaste makes my teeth feel smooth under the tongue.”

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CLIMATE-POSITIVE PRODUCT LINE This year, cleaning products producer Ecos added to its carbon- and waterneutral, zero waste–certified accomplishments by announcing that it’s a Climate Positive company, meaning it regenerates more energy, water and carbon than it uses or emits in manufacturing. LAB results Noted one judge, “Its leadership team is among the most diverse I’ve seen.” ECOS.COM

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ALL-STAR ORGANIC MATTRESSES Naturepedic’s Caring for the Environment Inside Out program aims to reduce harmful chemical exposure for both people and the planet. The company is a trustworthy leader in the use of organic materials and the avoidance of toxic ones. LAB results One textiles expert noted: “There are great options for babies and kids through adults.”

NEW-LIFE BEDSHEETS

NOTEWORTHY NOTE MAKER

Since 2017, Coyuchi has been running its 2nd Home Renewed program, which takes back its used sheets and towels from customers to be cleaned and resold or recycled into new products. LAB results Our Textiles Lab has been wowed by the brand’s commitment to organic materials, and its Organic Crinkled Percale set was a 2021 GH Bedding Award winner.

Pilot Pen, a Good Housekeeping Seal star and originator of pens made from upcycled bottles, features a B2P (Bottle-2-Pen) line. The B2P gel pens are made from 89% recycled materials, and they’re refillable to further extend their life. LAB results Says one judge, “You don’t have to sacrifice quality for more eco-friendly packaging; you get smooth, smear-resistant writing and fun ink colors.”

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WASTE-CUTTING CLEANING CONCENTRATE Grove Collaborative’s concentrated plant-based cleaners are packaged in easy-to-recycle mini glass bottles with aluminum caps. You simply mix the concentrate with water in the brand’s pre-labeled reusable Twist and Slide Glass Spray Bottle, which comes with a nonslip silicone sleeve. LAB results Said one expert, “I was glad to see the cleaner concentrate — so much better than shipping water.” GROVE COLLABORATIVE MULTI-PURPOSE CLEANER CONCENTRATE AND TWIST + SLIDE GLASS SPRAY BOTTLE, $17, GROVE.CO

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how we tested Kitchen appliance experts clocked almost 80 hours evaluating 14 new drip coffee makers. They made more than 300 cups of coffee and logged more than 910 data points. Coffee makers were scored on factors like:

GH KITCHEN APPLIANCES LAB

When it comes to coffee makers, we grind out the results — we’ve tested hundreds of them over the years. Here’s the buzz on four great machines from our latest round.

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PRODUCT INFO

best overall This sleek coffee maker can make up to 12 cups and handle a variety of styles like cold brew, over ice and even pour-over (with the purchase of an adapter for $35). It has clear measurement markings on the water reservoir and an easy-to-read backlit control panel. It’s slim, so when rotated 90 degrees, it can be stored in narrower spaces. THE BREVILLE PRECISION BREWER THERMAL, BREVILLE.COM

best for extra-hot coffee Despite its simple design, this 14-cup coffee maker offers more control of settings, including the temp of the warming plate, than most competitors. Choose from three temperature levels for a cup as hot as you’d like and from various brew settings including bold and one for small batches. CUISINART PERFECTEMP 14-CUP PROGRAMMABLE COFFEEMAKER, CUISINART.COM

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most versatile

best value

You can brew into a single-serve cup or travel mug with this coffee maker that allows you to make one serving at a time or a full 10-cup carafe. It allows you to brew a variety of strengths as well as coffee concentrates for lattes and cappuccinos, and it has a built-in milk frother. An included dual-sided measuring scoop that stores on the side of the machine makes it easier to brew without a recipe.

This 12-cup coffee maker isn’t fancy, but it pays for itself in just a few uses when compared with buying cups of coffee. It uses flat-basket disposable filters, which make cleanup a breeze; plus, the brew basket has a handle for easy removal (handy for washing). It doesn’t come with accessories like a measuring scoop, but you can use a tablespoon as directed in the thorough user guide.

NINJA 10-CUP SPECIALTY COFFEE MAKER, NINJAKITCHEN.COM

$170

$35

PROS

$100

BLACK + DECKER 12-CUP PROGRAMMABLE COFFEE MAKER, BLACKANDDECKER.COM

• Can make a personalized cup of coffee with adjustable bloom time, temperature and flow rate • Basket pulls out for easy filling

• Control panel is easy to use • Can adjust and set automatic shutoff for up to four hours • Carafe is dishwasher-safe

• Intuitive control panel • Removable water tank with finger grips for easy filling • Has a cup holder to ease splashing

• Carafe lid, carafe and brew basket are top-rack dishwasher-safe • Carafe is comfortable to hold, with a thick plastic stay-cool handle

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$300

CO R E D

• Carafe requires hand-washing, but opening is large • Pricier than most coffee makers; plus cost of attachments

• When lid is open, unit measures 22 inches and may need to be moved from under cabinets to be filled with grounds

• Uses images instead of traditional measurement markings to indicate cup and carafe sizes • Hand-washing is recommended

• Buttons are flat but not flush, which makes it a little harder to clean • No audible alert or signal lets you know coffee is done brewing

LAB RESULTS

PRICE

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Illustration by Brown Bird Design.

• Brew temperature and time • Coffee temperature • Ability to keep coffee warm • Taste of coffee

This coffee maker received a perfect score for performance, which assesses features like brew temperature and time, initial coffee temperature and ability to keep coffee warm. It had a fast brew time at about eight and a half minutes for 12 cups of coffee, while most others took about 10 to 14 minutes. It also kept coffee warm for two hours.

The Cuisinart PerfecTemp lived up to its name by making a hotter cup of coffee than most coffee makers when the bold setting was used. The coffee was pleasant and palatable and didn’t taste burned, and it kept coffee warm for two hours. The carafe is lightweight and easy to handle and pour from, and it has a wide opening, so you can easily clean it by hand if you like.

Like our Best Overall coffee maker, the Ninja Specialty Coffee Maker received a perfect score for performance. It also was easy to use without the need to read the instruction manual, thanks to its combination of graphics, knobs and buttons. It scored high marks for basket and water tank accessibility, keeping coffee warm and having an automatic shutoff feature.

Its coffee scored well in our taste test — the flavor was pleasant with a smooth finish. It brewed quickly (in under one minute per cup), was hot and stayed hot for the duration of the keep-warm cycle. Overall, this coffee maker lacks bells and whistles (it doesn’t brew different coffee varieties or strengths), but it has a one-touch start and is easy to operate, with clearly labeled measurement markings and buttons.

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GH Textiles Lab

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

GH TEXTILES LAB

EMMA SEYMOUR TEXTILES LAB PRODUCT ANALYST

Q Are electric blankets safe? — JAMES K.

I keep hearing about “period panties.” Do they really work? — CAITLIN F.

Use auto shutoff.

A: Yes! Underwear with built-in period protection has been gaining steam as more and more brands launch new styles. The garments, which look, fit and feel just like regular underwear, are designed with a superabsorbent liner that draws liquid in to keep you dry. They can be worn on their own or as a backup to other period products. After evaluating dozens of period underwear options —both in our Textiles Lab and with more than 100 at-home testers —we can confirm that these trendy garments live up to the hype. To test their absorbency, we poured cough syrup (which mimics period flow) onto each pair from a variety of angles to see how quickly it would soak up the fluid and how much it could hold. These top-tested picks offer something for every preference:

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FULL-COVERAGE HIPSTER

INVISIBLE THONG

PROTECTIVE SLEEP SHORTS

Testers raved about the breathable material and even said they forgot they were wearing period panties. It aced Lab evaluations, easily soaking up fluids from various angles and showing no signs of wear with laundering.

With a long liner and a wide waistband, this fit securely and absorbed fluid quickly in tests. Our pros love its genderneutral styles in a range of sizes (3XS to 6X) to fit a variety of body types.

This silky-smooth style has pretty lace details yet stays hidden under clothes. Its discreet liner easily catches leaks, making it perfect for a lighter flow or as backup protection on heavier days.

TOMBOYX FIRST LINE LEAKPROOF HIPSTER, $32, TOMBOYX.COM

SAALT LEAKPROOF THONG, $29, SAALT.COM

Designed to catch a heavy flow, these PJ bottoms have built-in period-absorbing underwear. Testers raved about their incredible softness and found them comfortable to wear all night.

KNIX LEAKPROOF BIKINI, $23, KNIX.COM

THINX SLEEP SHORTS, $50, SHETHINX.COM

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You should never leave the heating feature on overnight or if it’s unattended, but this option automatically turns it off after a set amount of time to avoid accidents.

Check the voltage. Our tech experts stress the importance of checking the manual to see how many volts the blanket can handle. If needed, use a power adapter for outlets with higher voltage to avoid overheating and damaging it. Keep it flat. Spread your blanket evenly. Leaving it bunched up can create hot spots or damage the wires.

Store with care. Unplug the blanket and fold it neatly to keep it pristine. Replace it if you notice any damage, discoloration or frayed cords, and don’t use one that’s more than 10 years old. Visit goodhousekeeping .com/electric-blankets to shop our top picks.

Underwear still life: Danielle Daly. Styling by Alex Mata.

A: Electric blankets shouldn’t pose a serious risk as long as they are in good shape, are made with modern safety features and have a thirdparty safety certification, like UL. These plug-in warm covers have heated wires inside layers of soft, snuggly fabric. Here, the best ways to enjoy the coziness while using proper caution:

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Seal Spotlight

PANTRY MUST-HAVES Stock up on these GH Seal stars to effortlessly add zesty flavor to breakfast, lunch and dinner — all tested and approved by GH culinary and nutrition pros!

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PERFECT “MEATBALLS”

SUPERIOR SEASONINGS

Goya’s premium organic extra virgin olive oil measures up to the description on the bottle: It’s aromatic and made with a Spanish olive blend. This “good-for-you” oil containing heart-healthy fatty acids is a must-have for any home cook. Keep it on hand in your kitchen for when your meal is missing a certain je ne sais quoi — it can make all the difference in elevating your meal!

This bite-size combination of onion, garlic, basil and herbs from Earth Grown offers a delightful burst of flavor. Simply pop these in the microwave and you’ve got a tasty protein rivaling regular meatballs. Free of dairy, peanuts and seafood, these yummy bites can be a smart alternative for anyone with some dietary restrictions.

Complete your spice rack and add zest to your favorite dishes using Simply Nature’s trusty array of seasonings, ranging from salty to sweet. All options, including cinnamon, cumin, crushed red pepper, garlic powder and more, are big on flavor. Most spices come in 0.5- to 2.5-oz bottles, giving you a generous amount to spice up many meals.

LAB RESULTS Packing 16 g of protein per serving, these will appeal to vegetarians and vegans and are one helpful source of the nutrient. Earth Grown recently earned the GH Seal, in part for impressing Lab experts and consumer testers with its affordable, delicious, high-quality eats. From black bean burgers to meatless breakfast links, it produces a variety of plant-based alternatives.

LAB RESULTS The GH Nutrition Lab salutes innovative grocer ALDI for offering healthy, tasty items that contain top-quality ingredients at budget-friendly prices. The Simply Nature line of goods is made with simple, organic ingredients approved by our GH Institute Lab nutritionist. Our experts have verified that the spices are USDA certified organic, meaning you can stress less about what’s in your cupboard.

EARTH GROWN ZESTY ITALIAN MEATLESS MEATBALLS, $4, ALDI.US/STORES

SIMPLY NATURE ORGANIC SPICES, $3, ALDI.US/STORES

LAB RESULTS Our Lab experts were excited and surprised by how flavorful this oil was. It tasted strong but not overwhelming, perfect for a light salad. We found that Goya’s olive oil offerings included an option for everybody, from light and pure to extra virgin. While this one can be used as a cooking oil, it pairs best when used as a bread dip or dressing. The pouring spout allows for easy, consistent drizzling. GOYA PREMIUM ORGANIC EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, $13 FOR 17 OZ, GOYA.COM

SHOP THE FROZEN-FOOD AISLE LIKE A PRO 1. Read the label. A product’s ingredient list should not be as long as your grocery list or include words you need to Google. Prioritize items with whole foods like whole grains, sweet potatoes and eggs as the top-listed ingredients. 2. Check the sodium. Many frozen entrées are significantly salty. For dinner, opt for a dish with around 800 mg of sodium or less. 3. Review portion size. The image on the box may not reflect what’s inside: A portion may be too small or have too few calories, leaving you with a rumbling tummy. Round out your meal with a serving of fruit or veggies, as in a side salad.

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SEAL PROMISE All GH Seal products are rigorously assessed by the GH Labs. We stand behind them with our exclusive refund-or-replacement limited warranty.*

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YO U R OW N L I T T L E SLICE OF HAPPINESS.

M A D E W I T H M I L K F RO M G R A S S - F E D C OW S T H AT G R A Z E O N T H E L U S H PA S T U R E S O F I R E L A N D.

+Savor From the Experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute

GH CLASSIC RECIPE Popovers are a beloved tradition at GH — for over 70 years, we’ve served them to every President, royal and A-lister who’s dined in the iconic Hearst building.

Winnie Au.

Pumpkin Spice Popovers These fluffy bites star fall’s favorite flavor: pumpkin pie spice. Buy a jar or mix up your own (see page 94), then stir it into the batter and bake for a brunch treat with a crispy crust and a custardy center. Recipe, p. 106 N OV E M B E R 2 0 2 1 G H

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SEASON Quentin Bacon. Prop styling: Cate Geiger Kalus.

Gather ’round and enjoy this festive Thanksgiving menu complete with turkey and all the fixin’s

Turkey Roulade with Mushroom Gravy p. 102

Food photographs by MIKE GARTEN Prop styling by LIS ENGELHART, ALEX MATA Food styling by CHRISTINE ALBANO

Fresh Green Bean Casserole p. 103

Cooking green beans in boiling water for 2 to 4 min. and then dunking them in ice water makes them tender yet crisp, ideal for any recipe.

Fig and Rosemary Cranberry Sauce

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The hasselback technique for cutting squash and other vegetables ensures crispy edges and crevices perfect for cradling flavorful ingredients. Learn how on page 103.

Hasselback Butternut Squash with Maple Brown Butter p. 103

V I N TA G E C O C K TA I L

The Sidecar This Prohibitionera cocktail is a simple combination of three ingredients: Cognac (a type of brandy made only in the Cognac region of France), orange liqueur and lemon juice. The mix of warming brandy, deep orange and bright lemon makes the cocktail neither too sweet nor too tart. Historians know that the recipe was published in the 1920s and popularized by Harry’s New York Bar in Paris, where some think it was invented. Others maintain that the drink originated at Buck’s Club in London.

Classic Sidecar

H BY HINE VSOP COGNAC, $50, HINECOGNAC.COM

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

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FOR SIMILAR: RIDGECREST COUPE GLASS, $5, CRATEANDBARREL.COM

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We used this pan to bake our Herb Stuffing Ring for a crisp crust and a tender filling. CHECK WEBSITE FOR PRICING, QVC.CO/GH

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Pumpkin Pie Spice

3 Tbsp ground cinnamon

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2 tsp ground ginger

Black Pepper

Cinnamon

11/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg

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1 tsp ground allspice 1 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Ginger

Allspice

HOW TO

Use your spice mix

Nutmeg

Think beyond the pie! Give these snacks a dash of fall flavor:

Toss with air-popped popcorn for a salty, spicy bite.

Sprinkle on buttered toast with a pinch of sugar.

Swap in pumpkin spice for cinnamon in your favorite fall baked goods.

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Add a dash to perk up plain warm donuts.

Only Eggland’s Best gives you eggs with 25% less saturated fat and 6 times more vitamin D No other egg provides 10 times more vitamin E, 6 times more vitamin D, and 25% less saturated fat. Plus, more of the delicious, fresh-from-the-farm taste everyone loves. Your love for your family isn’t ordinary, so why serve ordinary eggs? Give them only the best–Eggland’s Best.

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GH Kitchen Lab NICOLE PAPANTONIOU DEPUTY LAB DIRECTOR

GH KITCHEN APPLIANCES LAB

@nicole_papantoniou

Our appliance pro and lead product tester explains the differences among common kitchen tools and shares some of her experiences along the way

5 Kitchen Tools I Always Hand-Wash And why you should too!

Knives

In the dishwasher, blades can scratch and chip, and handles can be damaged.

Nonstick Products

What’s with all the different cheese knives? — Jessica T.

A: Just as a serrated knife is best for slicing bread and a paring knife handles small tasks, different cheese knives are designed to cut various types of cheese. Blunt knives with rounded, spatula-like blades make spreading soft cheeses, like goat cheese, easier. Long, thin knives with pronged tips (above, top) are versatile and can be used to slice through soft and semisoft cheeses and fork firmer cheeses onto your plate. Knives with holes (above, center) help prevent sticking, which makes them good for semisoft cheeses that hold their shape, like Cheddar. Short-bladed knives that are extra sharp (above, bottom) are good for hard cheeses with tough exteriors, like Parmesan. When picking out a cheese knife set, look for an assortment that suits the types of cheese you like to eat and serve most. Cheese knives with short handles are cute and easy to use to navigate a filled cheese board, while longer-handled ones take up more space but are sturdier and give you a better grip. GH Lab Pick: Victorinox Swiss Army 3-Piece Cheese Knife Set, $73, victorinox.com

Wooden Boards and Tools

The material can deform and may never fully dry, which can lead to mold.

Cast Iron

I really need to use Q Do a meat thermometer?

The patina you worked so hard to build gets destroyed in the dishwasher, and rusting is possible. — Skylar W.

A: Home cooks use all sorts of methods to check for doneness, but the best, most consistent way to cook meat perfectly is by using a meat thermometer. This tool measures the internal temperature of food, meaning you can determine how cooked it is without cutting into it. Plus, monitoring doneness helps prevent both undercooking and overcooking, which leads to juicier, more tender, safer results (for a meat-temperature guide from the USDA, see page 108). Meat thermometers come in several styles, including dial and digital; some are even designed to stay in the meat during cooking. Though they’re more expensive, I prefer digital versions with quick response times, like the ThermoWorks Thermapen One ($105, thermoworks.com), which we found offered accurate results. To use any style of meat thermometer, insert the tip into the centermost portion of the food, steering clear of bone, which can skew the reading. I usually take my food off the heat right before it reaches the recommended temp, as food initially continues to cook (and get hotter) as it rests.

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Insulated Containers

Changes in temperature can warp the seal, and detergents can ruin some designs.

Cheese knives: Danielle Daly. Styling by Alex Mata. Kitchen tools: Brown Bird Design.

While the coating is sometimes dishwashersafe, using the dishwasher will make it wear off faster.

Broccoli? What broccoli?

Avocado Toast with Eggs & Pickled Peppers P. 108

BreakFEAST!

Linda Xiao.

Upgrade the most important meal with flavorful, easy-to-prep dishes for any morning

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Freeze & Blend Fill bags with produce the night before, then add to the blender with yogurt for a morning meal that comes together in minutes.

Green Machine Smoothie

Sam Kaplan/Trunk Archive.

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Chocolate Waffles with Yogurt & Maple Syrup P. 108

Chelsea Kyle.

Top It Off A drizzle of maple syrup and a sprinkle of cinnamon give these crispy bites extra fall flair.

Let your wanderlust for Spain take oﬀ.

real quality for Real-Life Chefs.

Roasted Olives with Queso Fresco Ingredients 1 jar (9.5 oz.) GOYA® Manzanilla Olives Stuffed with Minced Pimientos, drained 1 jar (4 oz.) GOYA® Fancy Pimientos, drained and coarsely chopped ¹/³ cup GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 lemon 1 sprig (6”) fresh rosemary, cut into 1” pieces 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced ¼ tsp. GOYA® Crushed Red Peppers 1 tsp. crushed fennel seeds (optional) ¾ cup GOYA® Queso Fresco, coarsely crumbled 1 baguette, sliced and toasted

GOYA® Green Olives – Winner of the ChefsBest® Excellence Award* for their high quality. Irresistibly tasty Green Olives, hand-picked, and imported directly from Spain.

For step-by-step instructions, visit goya.com/roastedolives

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Make a Nest Use a small bowl to create wells in the tomato sauce before cracking in your eggs.

Spicy Shakshuka Chelsea Kyle.

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T H E WOR K BOOK Feasting Season p. 86

M A K E-A HE A D MUSHROOM GR AV Y

Active 30 min. | Total 1 hr. 40 min.

31/2 lbs turkey wings (2 to 3) 1 onion, cut into thick wedges 2 carrots, cut into 2-in. pieces 2 stalks celery, cut into 2-in. pieces 3 Tbsp olive oil 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 8 sprigs fresh thyme, divided Kosher salt and pepper 5 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided 12 oz mixed wild mushrooms, torn if large 1 cup dry white wine 3 to 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

HOW TO

STUFF A TURKEY BRE AST

Using a sharp knife, butterfly the breast, starting from the side and cutting nearly all the way through, then open it like a book.

1. Heat oven to 400°F. In large roasting pan, toss turkey wings and vegetables with oil, rosemary, 4 sprigs thyme and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Roast until turkey is golden brown and cooked through, about 1 hr. 15 min.

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Active 45 min. | Total 1 hr. 15 min.

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cloves garlic, pressed large shallot, finely chopped cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped Tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped 1 Tbsp grated orange zest 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided Kosher salt and pepper 2 skin-on boneless turkey breast halves (about 1 lb per half) Fresh herbs and grapes, for garnish Gravy, for serving 1. Heat oven to 425°F. In medium bowl, combine garlic, shallot, parsley, rosemary, orange zest, 2 Tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper. 2. Working with 1 turkey breast half at a time, remove skin in 1 piece, being careful not to tear it, and set aside.

Divide herb mixture between breasts, leaving 3/4-in. border all the way around. Starting at short end, roll up each turkey breast. Lay skin on top of each breast, tucking and wrapping under edges, then tie with kitchen string, spacing about 2 in. apart. Transfer to rimmed baking sheet. 4. Brush each breast with 1 Tbsp oil, season with 1/2 tsp salt and roast 25 min., then reduce oven temp to 375°F and continue roasting until internal temp reaches 160°F on instant-read thermometer, 25 to 30 min. more. Transfer breasts to cutting board and let rest at least 10 min. 5. Remove string, slice and arrange on platter. Garnish with fresh herbs and grapes if desired. Serve with gravy. SERVES 8 About 240 cal, 13.5 g fat (3 g sat), 26 g pro, 300 mg sodium, 2 g carb, 1 g fiber

3. (See how-to at right.) Butterfly and pound each breast to 1/4 in. thick.

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3. Remove turkey and vegetables from pan; strain pan drippings into fat separator. Let stand 5 min. Leaving fat behind, pour juices into 4-cup measuring cup. 4. Place roasting pan over 2 stove burners on medium-high. Add wine and cook, scraping up any browned bits, 1 min. Pour wine mixture into measuring cup with pan juices; add enough chicken broth to make 4 cups liquid total. 5. Melt remaining 4 Tbsp butter in large saucepan on medium. Sprinkle in flour and cook, whisking, until deep golden brown, 4 to 5 min. Gradually whisk in wine-broth mixture; bring to a boil. Add remaining 4 sprigs thyme, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 8 to 12 min. Strain, if desired, then stir in reserved mushrooms and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Makes about 41/2 cups.

Make Ahead Transfer cooled gravy to a resealable bag or container and freeze up to 2 months. To serve, thaw in refrigerator before reheating.

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Place plastic over breast and pound breast to 1/4 in. thick. Repeat with remaining breast.

Divide herb mixture between breasts, leaving 3/4-in. border all the way around.

Starting at short end, roll up turkey breast.

Lay skin on top of breast, tucking and wrapping it under edges, then tie with kitchen string about 2 in. apart. Transfer to rimmed baking sheet.

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2. Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp butter in large skillet on medium. Add mushrooms and cook, covered, 6 min. Uncover and cook until tender and golden, stirring occasionally, about 12 min. longer. Set aside.

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Olive oil, for pan Tbsp unsalted butter, divided, at room temp large sage leaves, chopped, plus small sage leaves for stuffing clove garlic, pressed or finely grated Tbsp maple syrup, plus more for serving Kosher salt and pepper medium (about 2 lbs each) butternut squash small red chile, thinly sliced

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1. Heat oven to 425°F and place oven rack in top third. Brush rimmed baking sheet with oil. 2. Melt 2 Tbsp butter in small skillet on medium and cook gently, swirling pan until butter starts to turn golden brown. Add chopped sage and, as soon as butter is evenly browned, transfer to medium bowl and let cool slightly. Once cooled, mash remaining 2 Tbsp butter into browned butter to make paste, then add garlic, maple syrup and a pinch each of salt and pepper.

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3. Meanwhile, peel butternut squash and halve lengthwise, then scoop out and discard seeds. Hasselback the squash (see tip below): With sharp knife, make vertical cuts in rounded side of each squash half, 1/8 in. to 1/4 in. apart, being sure to stop at least 1/4 in. from bottom (do not cut all the way through). Place a few small sage leaves and chile slices in slits. 4. Season squash with 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper and brush with some butter mixture. Roast, brushing with butter mixture every 10 min., until tender, 65 to 75 min. Serve drizzled with additional syrup if desired. SERVES 8 About 155 cal, 7 g fat (4 g sat), 2 g pro, 145 mg sodium, 25 g carb, 4 g fiber

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2 lbs yellow potatoes (about 5 medium), peeled and cut into 2-in. pieces 2 lbs parsnips (about 4 medium), peeled and cut into 1/4-in. pieces Kosher salt and pepper 13/4 cups whole milk 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for serving 12 sprigs fresh thyme 8 cloves garlic, smashed 6 black peppercorns 2 fresh bay leaves Fresh chives, for serving

3 Tbsp olive oil, divided, plus more for baking dish Kosher salt and pepper 2 lbs green beans, trimmed 10 oz mushrooms, trimmed and sliced 1 onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, pressed 3/4 cup milk 4 oz cream cheese, at room temp 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Pinch of cayenne 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan 2 tsp grated lemon zest 1 cup torn fresh breadcrumbs

1. Place potatoes and parsnips in large saucepan, add enough cold water to cover and bring to a boil. Add 1 tsp salt; reduce heat and simmer until just tender, 15 to 20 min. Drain and return to pot. 2. Meanwhile, in small saucepan, place milk, butter, thyme, garlic, peppercorns and bay leaves and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 3 min.; remove from heat and let sit until potatoes and parsnips are done. 3. Using food mill, ricer or masher, mash vegetables. Strain milk mixture into potato-parsnip mixture; discard solids. Season with 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper and mix to combine. Serve with additional butter, chives and cracked pepper if desired. SERVES 8 About 290 cal, 13.5 g fat (8 g sat), 5 g pro, 175 mg sodium, 40 g carb, 7 g fiber

How to Slice Using the Hasselback Technique Place a wooden spoon on each side of your vegetable (try it on potatoes too!), with the handles parallel. Using the spoon as a guide to keep you from slicing all the way through, cut slits about 1/4 in. apart down the rounded side.

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1. Heat oven to 400°F. Oil 2-qt baking dish. Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add beans and cook until just tender, 3 to 4 min. Drain and run under cold water to cool. Pat dry. 2. Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp oil in large skillet on medium-high. Add mushrooms and cook, tossing occasionally, until golden brown and tender, 6 to 7 min. Transfer to bowl. 3. Wipe out skillet and heat remaining Tbsp oil on medium. Add onion, season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until very tender, 5 to 7 min. Stir in garlic and cook 1 min. 4. Whisk in milk and bring to a simmer. Whisk in cream cheese, mustard, nutmeg, cayenne and 1/4 cup Parmesan and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 min.; stir in lemon zest and toss with green beans. 5. Fold in mushrooms and transfer to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and remaining 2 Tbsp Parmesan and bake until golden brown, 11 to 15 min. SERVES 8 About 190 cal, 13 g fat (5 g sat), 6 g pro, 335 mg sodium, 15 g carb, 4 g fiber

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Heat oven to 400°F. On rimmed baking sheet, toss together cranberries, sugar and orange zest and juice. Roast until liquid has evaporated and sugar has melted and thickened, 30 to 35 min. SERVES 8 About 110 cal, 0 g fat (0 g sat), 0 g pro, 0 mg sodium, 28 g carb, 2 g fiber

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oz fresh or frozen cranberries cup chopped dried figs cup honey sprig fresh rosemary

1. In medium saucepan, combine cranberries, figs, honey, rosemary and 1/2 cup water. 2. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and sauce has thickened, 15 to 20 min. Discard rosemary and serve warm or at room temp. SERVES 8 About 130 cal, 0 g fat (0 g sat), 1 g pro, 5 mg sodium, 34 g carb, 3 g fiber

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2 Tbsp unsalted butter, plus melted butter for pan 1 small loaf (about 12 oz) country-style bread, cut into 1⁄2-in. pieces (about 8 cups) 21⁄4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 large onion, chopped Kosher salt and pepper 1 stalk celery, chopped 6 large sage leaves, chopped 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, plus more for serving 3⁄4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped, plus more for serving 1 large egg, beaten

1 lb fresh or frozen (thawed) cranberries 1⁄4 cup toasted pine nuts 2 tsp grated orange zest 1⁄2 cup orange marmalade 1. In food processor, pulse cranberries until coarsely chopped. 2. Add pine nuts and orange zest and pulse once or twice more to combine. 3. Transfer to small bowl and fold in marmalade. SERVES 8 About 105 cal, 3 g fat (0 g sat), 1 g pro, 10 mg sodium, 21 g carb, 2 g fiber

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2 oz (1⁄4 cup) Cognac 1 oz (2 Tbsp) Cointreau 1⁄2 oz (1 Tbsp) fresh lemon juice

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Butter 12-cup cast-aluminum fluted pan. Place bread on rimmed baking sheet and toast until golden brown, 15 to 20 min.; transfer to large bowl

and toss with broth. 2. Meanwhile, heat butter in 12-in. skillet on medium. Add onion and 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until very tender and beginning to turn golden, 6 to 8 min. 3. Add celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 7 min. Stir in sage and thyme and cook 1 min. Remove from heat and stir in parsley. 4. Toss bread to make sure all broth has been absorbed, then fold in egg. Add vegetable mixture and toss to combine. Transfer to buttered pan, cover with foil and bake 15 min. Remove foil and bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 min. Serve topped with additional thyme and chopped parsley if desired. SERVES 6 TO 8 About 225 cal, 8 g fat (3.5 g sat), 8 g pro, 475 mg sodium, 30 g carb, 1 g fiber

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1 lb fresh or frozen (thawed) cranberries 3⁄4 cup sugar 2 tsp grated orange zest, plus 3⁄4 cup juice

In cocktail shaker filled with ice, shake Cognac, Cointreau and lemon juice until cold. Strain into coupe glass. SERVES 1

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For Crust 24 gingersnap cookies 1/2 cup pecans 2 Tbsp sugar 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted For Filling 2 8-oz pkgs. cream cheese, at room temp 3/4 cup sugar 3 large eggs 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp kosher salt 11/2 cups pumpkin puree 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

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1. Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat 9-in. square baking pan with cooking spray, then line with parchment, leaving overhang on 2 sides.

3. Meanwhile, make filling: In clean food processor, pulse together cream cheese, sugar and eggs. Pulse in flour and salt to combine. Remove 1/4 cup of mixture. Into remaining mixture, pulse pumpkin puree and pie spice to combine. 4. Pour pumpkin mixture onto cooled crust. Drop spoonfuls of remaining cream cheese batter on top of pumpkin, then use butter knife to swirl. 5. Bake until set at edges but still slightly jiggly in center, 30 to 34 min. Transfer to wire rack and let cool completely in pan, then refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hr. To serve, using overhang, transfer to cutting board and cut into 12 rectangles.

21/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup peanut butter powder 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp kosher salt 21/4 cups low-fat buttermilk 2 large eggs, at room temp 1/4 cup sugar 11/2 tsp pure vanilla extract 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips Vanilla yogurt and maple syrup, for serving 1. Place 12- by 17-in. rimmed baking sheet (half sheet pan) on center rack of oven. Heat oven to 450°F.

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3. Melt 3 Tbsp butter and whisk into buttermilk mixture. Pour wet ingredients over dry ones and fold just until no traces of flour remain (batter will be lumpy). Fold in chocolate chips. 4. Carefully remove hot pan from oven and swirl remaining Tbsp butter all over bottom to melt. 5. Immediately pour in batter and quickly spread evenly. Bake until golden brown and wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 13 to 15 min. Cut into pieces and serve immediately with yogurt and syrup if desired. SERVES 12 About 315 cal, 14 g fat (7.5 g sat), 9 g pro, 410 mg sodium, 38 g carb, 2 g fiber

MAKES 12 About 340 cal, 21.5 g fat (10.5 g sat), 6 g pro, 290 mg sodium, 32 g carb, 2 g fiber

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2. Make crust: Using food processor, pulse cookies, pecans and sugar until finely ground. Add butter and pulse to combine, then press evenly into bottom of prepared pan. Bake 12 min., then transfer to wire rack and let cool.

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2. In large bowl, whisk together flour, peanut butter powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In second bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, sugar and vanilla.

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season with a pinch of kosher salt. In batches, add 7 oz shiitake mushrooms (stemmed and very thinly sliced) to hot oil. Fry, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 2 min. Transfer to same plate as sage; sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Let cool completely. Topping can be made up to 3 hr. ahead. Let sit at room temp.

3. In large bowl, with electric mixer at medium speed, beat pumpkin, oil, brown sugar and egg until well combined; gradually beat in flour mixture, then pepitas and cherries. 4. Scoop onto prepared baking sheet to form 16 mounds, spaced 2 in. apart; flatten into disks. 5. Bake until dark brown on bottoms, 20 to 25 min. Let cool on wire rack. Cooled cookies can be wrapped in plastic and stored at room temp up to 2 days or frozen up to 2 weeks. Reheat in toaster until crisp.

STEP -BY-STEP: POPOVERS 1. Heat oven to 375°F. Generously grease custard cups or cups of popover pan.

MAKES 16 About 290 cal, 17 g fat (12 g sat), 5 g pro, 135 mg sodium, 33 g carb, 5 g fiber

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1. Heat oil in medium pot on medium. Add onions and 1/4 tsp salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, about 40 min. Add garlic, sage, ginger and nutmeg. Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is golden, 5 min. Stir in broth and pumpkin. Bring to a boil, scraping up browned bits. Reduce heat and simmer 20 min., stirring occasionally.

2. In blender, puree eggs, milk, butter, flour, pumpkin pie spice and salt until smooth. PUMPK IN- CHER RY BR E A K FA ST COOK IES

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cups whole-wheat flour cup old-fashioned oats tsp baking soda tsp pumpkin pie spice tsp kosher salt 15-oz can pumpkin puree cup coconut oil cup brown sugar large egg cup roasted, salted pepitas cup dried cherries

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In medium bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, pie spice and salt.

2. With immersion blender or in batches in blender, puree soup until smooth. Stir in lemon juice, 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Soup can be made and refrigerated up to 2 days ahead. Reheat on medium. (If soup is too thick, add water or broth for desired consistency. Season to taste.) SERVES 8 About 215 cal, 10 g fat (1 g sat), 5 g pro, 750 mg sodium, 32 g carb, 9 g fiber

SAGE & SHIITA K E TOPPING In small saucepan, heat 1 in. oil on high until hot but not smoking. Add 24 small sage leaves and fry, stirring occasionally, until leaves are browned, 1 to 2 min. With slotted spoon, transfer to large paper towel–lined plate;

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3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing cups 3 large eggs, at room temp 1 cup milk 1 cup all-purpose flour 11⁄4 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1⁄2 tsp kosher salt Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting

3. Divide evenly among cups. Bake 50 min.

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Generously grease six 6-oz custard cups or cups of popover pan with butter. Set on rimmed baking sheet.

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2. In blender, combine melted butter, eggs, milk, flour, pie spice and salt; blend until smooth. Pour about 1/3 cup batter into each custard cup, or fill popover pan cups halfway. 3. Bake 50 min., then quickly cut small slit in top of each popover to release steam; bake 10 min. longer. Immediately remove popovers from cups, loosening with spatula if necessary. Serve hot, dusted with confectioners’ sugar. SERVES 6 About 205 cal, 12 g fat (7 g sat), 7 g pro, 280 mg sodium, 18 g carb, 1 g fiber

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4. Cut small slit in top of each popover. Bake 10 min. more. Immediately remove popovers from cups. Serve hot, dusted with confectioners’ sugar. Cooled popovers can be kept at room temp up to 3 hr. or frozen up to 1 month. Reheat at 350°F until crisp.

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Soup and cookies: Emily Kate Roemer. Popovers: Winnie Au. Popover steps: Mike Garten.

1⁄4 cup olive oil 3 large sweet onions, sliced Kosher salt and pepper 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 large leaves sage, chopped 2 tsp grated, peeled fresh ginger 1⁄4 tsp ground nutmeg 2 qts low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth 3 15-oz cans pumpkin puree 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Sage & Shiitake Topping (recipe below)

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Active 15 min. | Total 35 min.

CHOCOL ATE WA FFLES

Active 25 min. | Total 25 min.

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cup all-purpose flour cup unsweetened cocoa powder tsp baking soda tsp kosher salt large eggs, at room temp cup nut butter (peanut or almond) Tbsp maple syrup, plus more for serving 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/2 to 3/4 cup milk Vanilla yogurt and ground cinnamon, for serving 1. Heat oven to 225°F. Preheat waffle maker. In large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. 2. In blender, puree eggs, nut butter, syrup, vanilla and 1/2 cup milk until smooth. Stir into flour mixture until just combined (small lumps are OK), adding up to 1/4 cup more milk if batter seems too thick. 3. Cook waffles per manufacturer’s instructions. Transfer to wire rack fitted into rimmed baking sheet; place in oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter. Cooked waffles may be cooled, wrapped tightly in plastic and frozen for up to 1 month. Reheat in toaster oven or in 350°F oven directly on oven rack until hot and crisp, 8 to 10 min. Serve topped with yogurt, syrup and a dusting of cinnamon if desired. SERVES 4 About 415 cal, 21.5 g fat (5.5 g sat), 17 g pro, 590 mg sodium, 46 g carb, 6 g fiber

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1. Heat oil in large skillet on medium, add onion and cook, covered, 4 min. Add red pepper and chile, season with 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 6 to 8 min. Stir in garlic and cumin; cook 1 min.

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1 tsp grated lemon zest plus 2 Tbsp juice 1 Tbsp olive oil Kosher salt and pepper 1 small shallot, thinly sliced 3 mini peppers in mixed colors, thinly sliced 1 small red chile or jalapeño, thinly sliced 1 ripe avocado 4 slices whole-wheat bread, toasted 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced

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In blender, blend 1/2 cup nondairy coconut yogurt, 2 cups spinach, 11/2 cups frozen pineapple chunks and 1/4 cup frozen peas until smooth. SERVES 1 About 320 cal, 8 g fat (6.5 g sat), 7 g pro, 60 mg sodium, 60 g carb, 10 g fiber

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1. In small bowl, combine lemon juice, oil and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Stir in shallot, then toss with peppers and chile.

2. Crush tomatoes with hands and add to skillet along with their juices; bring to a boil. 3. Reduce heat and make 4 small wells in sauce; carefully crack 1 egg into each. Gently simmer, covered, 6 min. Uncover; cook until whites are set and yolks are cooked to desired doneness, 5 to 7 min. for slightly runny yolks. Sprinkle with chives if desired.

2. Divide avocado among toast; sprinkle with lemon zest and a pinch of salt; gently mash and spread over toast. Top with egg slices, then spoon shallot-pepper mixture on top.

SERVES 4 About 180 cal, 11.5 g fat (2.5 g sat), 8 g pro, 465 mg sodium, 10 g carb, 2 g fiber

You can hard-boil eggs, then refrigerate them in their shells for up to 1 week. Also, you can assemble the pepper relish and refrigerate it for up to 3 days.

SERVES 4 About 305 cal, 16.5 g fat (3.5 g sat), 14 g pro, 285 mg sodium, 27 g carb, 7 g fiber

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Last December, in one of her first moments with her newborn grandson, Patty cradled him close, inhaling his sweet smell and marveling at his tiny perfection. The baby, born a few days earlier during a blizzard, was now safely home in sub urban New York. Gently, Patty laid her grandson on his stomach in his crib. “Mom, what are you doing?” her daughter cried. “Don’t put him down like that — he’ll smother!” Welcome to today’s world of grand parenting, a complex dance in which Baby Boomers and Gen Xers are navigating new roles and just trying not to step on too many toes. As grandparents, this generation of family elders faces a dra matically different world than the one in which they raised their own kids. As

average life spans increase and grand parents report feeling younger and more vibrant than their own grandparents, their role in their grandkids’ lives will continue to evolve. Recently the Good Housekeeping Institute surveyed more than 1,500 people about grandparenthood today, asking them to weigh in on everything from child care to social media. The results revealed that 68% of today’s grandparents considered themselves “cooler” than their own grandparents. Certainly Boomer and Gen X grand parents embrace multiculturalism — an AARP national survey on grandparenting found that a full third had grandchildren of a different race or ethnicity. The vast majority of the AARP respondents said they would fully accept an LGBTQ+ grand child, and they were also far more open to gender fluidity than previous generations.

Patty, the grandmother in this story’s opening anecdote, considers herself to be squarely within that openminded demo graphic. (She asked us not to use her last name, for fear of offending her daughter.) After all, she spent “a summer of love” living on a commune in the 1970s. When Patty raised her children in the 1980s, the prevailing medical wisdom was that babies should sleep on their stomachs to prevent them from choking on their spitup. Parents today have revised guidelines — babies who sleep on their stomachs are at higher risk for sudden infant death syndrome, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. It’s not just medical understanding that’s evolved between generations. Changing demographics and parenting philosophies have transformed how grandparents relate to and stay connected with their grandchildren. Yet the basic fundamentals transcend time: Most grandparents see themselves as sources of knowledge and guidance and give their grandkids physical, emotional and financial support. But how involved grandparents are today, and the ways they get and stay involved, is a matter of constant rebalancing.

DIFFERENCES IN APPROACH One way grandparents can help is to go easy on new mothers. Their hormones are still elevated, and new parents haven’t yet gotten their sea legs. Moms in par ticular often need reassurance that they are doing a good job and may interpret wellintentioned advice as criticism, say Nancy Sanchez and Marilyn Swarts, who teach a grandparenting class as part of the perinatal education program at Stanford Children’s Health in California. A mom committed to breastfeeding, for instance, might be crushed if her mother says, “Give that baby a bottle. She’s hungry.” Yet grandparents feel marginalized and unneeded if they’re told that their guidance is outofdate or unwelcome. Emotions run high until the new roles are established. “You remember when you taught your child to ride a bicycle and you just kind of hung on to the back until they got their balance?” asks Sanchez, a perinatal health educator and counselor. “That’s all you’re doing as a grandparent. You’re support

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ing them, helping them get their balance. But it’s their ride. This is their baby.” What’s more, Sanchez and Swarts empha size that grandparents must respect their kids’ parenting decisions. And many grandparents report doing just that, following parents’ guidelines to the letter. Michael McDaniel and Bob Benson have three grandchildren. The grand fathers , called “Daddy Mac” and “Big Papa” by the little ones, are scrupulously deferential. When they wanted to play a game with their granddaughter, for exam ple, they checked with the parents about rules on winning and losing behavior. “We ask questions because they raise their kids in a different way than we did,” Bob says. “I just want to make sure we’re careful to navigate how they want their kids to be raised so we fit into the plan.” But grandparents’ not respecting rules was one of the biggest complaints from parents in the GH Institute survey. “Some of my children’s grandparents try to undermine my husband’s and my decisions,” one respondent said. “It crosses our boundaries of respect.” One grandmother treats her non compliance with a chuckle. At her house, she proudly displays a sign that says What Happens at Grandma’s Stays at Grandma’s. “If we want to stay up until midnight and eat candy in bed when she sleeps over, that’s part of the fun of being a grandma,” she says. (She too wished to remain anonymous.) For Nancy Lee, the differences are cultural. Nancy, a social worker who lives on Long Island in New York, describes herself as a “FaceTime babysitter” for her grandchildren in Atlanta and Chicago. She reads and does crafts with her younger grandchildren and sends workbooks to the older ones that they complete together over video chats. But Nancy is Chinese, and her two sons both married women who are Korean. She refers to them as her “daughters inlove,” and she loves how they bring new food and traditions to the family. Not all grandparents are as open to new customs. Swarts says that in her grandparenting class, concerns often come up about which cultural traditions will be passed on. She advises parents to decide together which traditions they will maintain and then present a united front to grandparents.

GRANDPARENTING FOR HEALTH On top of the other joys of being a grandparent, it’s good for your physical, cognitive and emotional health. AARP calls grandkids “the elixir of life,” and an AARP study determined that the greater the emotional support grand parents and grandchildren receive from one another, the better their psychological and physiological health. “There’s a kind of magic about shar ing moments with these tiny human beings who are part of me and yet their own stunning individuals,” says Jamila Rufaro, a professor who lives in Califor nia’s Bay Area. Jamila has a photo of her daughterinlaw sitting in front of her home computer, remotely teaching a high school lesson on Of Mice and Men, with N OV E M B E R 2 0 2 1 G H

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20monthold Jorell on her lap. Mean while, Jamila was teaching remotely at Stanford University’s Business School. Eventually she juggled her own schedule to babysit Jorell and his 5yearold sister, Ellora, two days a week. Like Jamila, while they sometimes struggle to keep up, many grandmas and grandpas today love their roles. “There are a lot of grandparents now being faced with stark realities that are different from what they had thought the world would look like,” says Alison Bryant, who heads the research division at AARP. “But in the end, love triumphs.” For more on Good Housekeeping’s grandparenting survey, go to goodhousekeeping.com /grandparentstoday.

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Bless Our Pets It’s hard not to be thankful for all the ways our furry friends make life better. Here are a few reasons — beyond the obvious! — we should be singing their praises. by LIZZ SCHUMER

Studies show that dog owners are more likely to meet their daily exercise requirements than people without a canine companion, notes integrative oncologist Trina Hazzah, D.V.M. Just getting up and moving around regularly can also help reduce stress and anxiety, especially during the frenetic holiday season or when the winter doldrums set in. Even a quick lap around the block or a vigorous game of fetch can help boost your — and your pup’s — spirits. To get your cat moving, toss around a catnip mouse: It’s not cardio for you, of course, but any time you spend standing instead of sitting is a plus.

They reduce our anxiety. Having pets around can lower stress, heart rate and blood pressure and increase the presence of the feel-good hormone oxytocin, explains HABRI steering committee member and Wellness Natural Pet Food veterinarian Danielle Bernal, D.V.M. “Positive human-animal interaction can actually change brain physiology in both humans and animals,” adds Hazzah. Beyond that, companion animals can help

regulate stress, explains Phillip Tedeschi, executive director emeritus at the Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver. “If they sense that you’re stressed, they may want to lean in and cuddle or spoon you to help you self-regulate,” he says. To get even more feel-good benefits, take breaks throughout the day to pet your cat, talk to your bird or play with your pup.

We feel the connection. Having an animal companion can decrease feelings of isolation and loneliness, and the closeness goes both ways. “Dogs are highly affiliative individuals who live naturally in family systems not unlike ours,” Tedeschi explains. “In general, dogs work really hard to get along with each other — and with us.” Setting aside time each day to play with your pet will strengthen that human-animal bond, especially if you’re spending more time indoors during winter weather. If your dog doesn’t have basic obedience commands down, Bernal suggests practicing them to bring you closer and engage their brain. A Google search will yield lots of athome-training tutorials. And cats can also learn tricks, so don’t leave Fluffy out of the fun!

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Dogs and cats are very attuned to their owners’ anxiety as well as changes in routine brought about by holiday guests, travel or school break schedules. WATCH OUT FOR:

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gastrointestinal issues excessive grooming reactivity or aggression destructive behavior urinating or defecating in the house or outside the litter box • unusual vocalizing or panting • depression Any time you notice a behavioral change in your pet, talk to your vet to rule out a physical issue first. Make sure they’re eating a healthy diet and getting enough exercise, and that they have a quiet crate or bed for time-outs. Doggie day care or extra playtime can help release pent-up energy. Your vet may also recommend chamomile, melatonin or CBD if your pet needs extra help staying calm.

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