Indholdsfortegnelse for January 2013 i Good Housekeeping

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My Smart Solution " These frozen whipped cream dollops were a big hit last winter. I even put them in my coffee! " —ALISON BICKEL, 39 GRETNA, NE With mixer on medium speed, BEAT 2 c. heavy cream into soft peaks. ADD 2 Tbsp. confectioners' sugar and 1 tsp. vanilla extract. BEAT until stiff peaks form. Transfer to piping bag fitted with star tip. SQUEEZE dollops onto parchment-lined cookie sheet. FREEZE 3 hours. Keep in freezer for up to 1 month in an airtight container. Your best tips Make Busy Days Better Break for Laughs "When I'm starting to stress, I'll pull out my iPhone to watch a video clip of my nephew dancing. Seeing him get excited over simple things puts my life in perspective and…

Especially in winter, hands have to withstand a daily onslaught of cold weather, dry heat, and harsh soaps. So the scientists in our Beauty Lab took up arms and gathered 22 creams, from drugstore staples to deluxe formulations. First we lab-tested moisturizing claims; then 260 testers tried the top 12 and weighed in on scent, silkiness, and how skin, nails, and cuticles felt post-slather. In the end, all our favorites kept on hydrating six hours after application—doesn't that deserve a hand? Top Picks Best Overall EUCERIN INTENSIVE REPAIR ($6, 2.7 OZ.) The scent-free, nongreasy purse-size potion creamed the competition on hydration. Best Splurge AVEDA HAND RELIEF ($21, 4.2 OZ.) Pick this citrusy star, loaded with plant extracts, for quick absorption, major moisture, and nice conditioning for nails. Best Value VASELINE…

2-Minute Tutorial "My makeup lasts all day! Here's how" "I heat eyeliner with a blow dryer, then apply. As it cools, it sets." Almay Intense I-Color Defining Liner in Mocha ($8, drugstores) "I'm a lipstick girl, so I use liner all over to hold the color." Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede Lipstick in Flashing Lights ($10, Target) "A dusting of powder keeps my foundation and concealer from budging." Neutrogena Shine Control Powder ($12, drugstores) Go to goodhousekeeping.com/2minbeauty for a video of great stay-put-makeup tips Silicone silΔiΔcone \'si-lǝ-,kon\ n [silicon + -one]: A wonder smoother and workhorse, this ingredient is in a slew of cosmetics: It helps foundations go on easily; in primers, it "fills in" wrinkles; and in hair conditioners, it makes strands smooth. Check labels for one…

Q My daughter is getting married soon, and I'm searching for a flattering mother-of-the-bride dress. But it's been tough because I'm trying to camouflage some excess pounds. Any suggestions? —ALICE R., VIA FACEBOOK 1 Purple Reigns Go ahead, splurge: The "wow" collar on this berry classic draws eyes away from "uh-oh" zones, and the silk shantung won't cling. ($425, Siri, to size 20) 2 Black-Tie Chic This faux-wrap stunner is ruched at the waist—hiding any bulges—then falls straight, so you look leaner. ($220, Ralph Lauren, to size 24) 3 Lace Up Show off your great legs—but cover arms— in this champagne lace shift. ($200, White House Black Market, to size 16) 4 Prints Charming So long, hips: The flared peplum on this lacy-patterned dress keeps 'em concealed…

OK, Honey NEVER HAS KICKING BACK with a cuppa been so virtuous: By adding a dollop of this sweet stuff to lemon-flavored tea, you make it an even more nutritious sip, new research shows. Tea itself is steeped with antioxidants (linked to lower levels of heart disease and cancer), and the lemon adds still more. Honey then boosts the brew another notch, upping antioxidant activity by an average of 44%. p. 74 Diet-friendly candy p. 85 Smile—and stress less p. 76 This pill combo zaps colds fast! p. 89 Sneaky sleep stealers…

In 2006, my life was falling apart: My marriage was in trouble; I became so seriously depressed, I had to be hospitalized twice; and I weighed 298 pounds. IT STARTED EARLY Though I'd never been that heavy before, I've struggled with weight all my life. I'm a Southerner—I live in Virginia Beach, VA—and grew up eating fried chicken, biscuits, and all the trimmings. At 11, I weighed 175 pounds, and by the time I married in 1994, I was 5' 6", weighed 260 pounds, and wore a size 22 wedding dress. A SHOCKING MOMENT Three children later—my daughter, Courtney, 21, is a culinary nutrition student at Johnson & Wales University; Noah, 14, is in middle school; and Ryan, 15, is in high school—I had lost and regained at least 300…

You're afraid of the dark (DON'T LAUGH) A recent study found that half of those who were poor sleepers were actually suffering from a fear of the dark You used to wish you could stay up all night, but now you lie in bed, staring at the slowly creeping numbers on your clock radio and thinking only of how tired you'll be in the morning. Or maybe you've always suffered from insomnia—having trouble falling asleep or waking in the night and trying to calm your mind as one worry after another (bills, your kids' school problems, the offhand comment your boss made) crowds in and makes you ever more wound up. Americans are so sleep-starved that in a recent survey, 67% said they'd trade a vacation…

it's a typical sunday: My eldest son, age 11, is crying about his Latin homework, and my middle son, 10, is fighting with my youngest boy, 3, about how it's impossible for the Silver Surfer to beat Superman because "for one thing, they don't live in the same universe, dummy." My husband, Josh, is clearing away dishes from our family's 10-minute lunch, which took 50 minutes to make. Josh can only clean if he listens to music at full volume, so the Flaming Lips are shouting, "Do you real-ize…ahhhha, ahhhh…," and our 3-year-old is singing, "…everyone you know someday will die…" along with them. The 11-year-old, covering his ears, yells, "I have to make a comic in LATIN, but it's a DEAD language!" and the 10-year-old starts playing "The Final…

when a close friend has an intense interest or preoccupation, it often rubs off on me. For years, one friend was constantly bringing up what she called "the measurement problem"—the idea that measuring an activity or trait you value (or choosing not to measure it) changes the way you act on it. "If you don't measure something, it's easy to ignore it," she explained. "And that can be a problem." This idea struck me with such force that I made it one of my Secrets of Adulthood: "I manage what I measure." If I want something to count in my life, it helps to figure out a way, literally, to count it. I have tangible proof of this: As part of my happiness projects, I keep a chart tracking all…

Fresh, inspired ideas to make your house mess-free (and you saner) TRY ONE, TRY 'EM ALL—IN ANY ORDER YOU LIKE 1 DARE TO BE SPARE With too much furniture, even the most spacious living room can look like an episode of Hoarders. Ease congestion by sticking to the basics—a sofa, a bookshelf, a comfy chair, an end table, and a coffee table—and arrange so there's clear, unimpeded traffic flow. 2 PRUNE THE PILEUP BE RUTHLESS: SAVE ONLY THE LAST TWO ISSUES OF MAGAZINES. TEAR OUT ARTICLES AND KEEP IN A BINDER YOU'LL REFER TO LATER. 3 KEEP IT CLEAN A stay-neat stat to memorize: The top of the coffee table should be 75% clear (yes, seriously). Styles with drawers or shelves below the surface will get you there fast. 4…

Do you have the DIY skills to save on bills? If not, consider this your Home Repair 101 tutorial 1 When must you use primer? A Any time you repaint a wall B In rooms exposed to moisture C When changing colors by several shades or painting new drywall ANSWER (C) Prepping with primer helps paint adhere better and can also cut the number of coats you need to apply. Our fave: Benjamin Moore Fresh Start Natura Primer (about $40 per gallon), which earned the Green Good Housekeeping Seal. 2 The toilet keeps running…and running…. You should: A Pour a gallon of water into the bowl, then flush to recalibrate the mechanism B Remove the tank cover and check the workings C Use a plunger to unclog the pipes ANSWER…

A tiny cottage lives larger than its square footage Carey karlan refused to wait until she was an empty nester to downsize. With her two oldest off at college, the divorced mom of five persuaded her three high schoolers to move from their rambling Darien, CT, home into a nearby 1920s cottage just one-quarter the size. While the teens weren't initially thrilled with the reduced space, Karlan, the owner of the design firm Last Detail, saw the charm in the coziness—and the practicality in the lower upkeep. In Karlan's favor, the first floor had a family-friendly open-plan layout, which she enhanced with a unifying palette of neutral tans and browns punctuated by strategic pops of statement colors. Multitasking furniture with simple, clean lines (such as easy-to-move ottomans and upholstered side…

If you like…chicken teriyaki Try…maple-glazed chicken This riff on grilled, soy-sauced teriyaki is still Asian-inspired, but there's pure maple syrup in the marinade—a surprise switch that enhances the flavors. Honey will also do the trick See recipe, page 170 If you like…chicken pot pie Try…creamy chicken & mushroom pie Ditch the bottom crust and swap in half-and-half for cream, and you get a rich-tasting dish with half the fat. Kudos to frozen puff pastry for making it weeknight-fast See recipe, page 170 If you like…chicken COrdon bleu Try…chicken roulades ACTIVE TIME 30 minutes TOTAL TIME 40 minutes MAKES 4 main-dish servings ½ c. shredded Gruyère cheese (1½ oz.) 1 Tbsp. light mayonnaise 1 sm. clove garlic, crushed with press 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 8 thin-sliced chicken cutlets (about 3 oz.…

We're a nation addicted! Americans spend over $3 billion a year on frozen pizzas. Here, the yummiest buys 1 Winner: Cheese TOMBSTONE ORIGINAL EXTRA CHEESE ($5 for 20.5-oz. pizza) This "fresh-tasting" pie is layered with "tangy" sauce and tons of "gooey" cheese. Its crisp yet "doughy" crust got a thumbs-up, too. 2 Winner: Veggie AMY'S ROASTED VEGETABLE PIZZA ($8.29 for 12-oz. pizza) Tasters flipped for this pizza's bold flavor ("It tastes better than it looks") and barely noticed that there was no cheese under the "sweet" caramelized onions, peppers, and mushrooms. 3 Winner: Pepperoni RED BARON CLASSIC CRUST PEPPERONI ($4.50 for 20.6-oz. pizza) Earning points for "homemade flavor," this pizza impressed tasters with a "crunchy" but "chewy" crust that was "not too thick or thin." Also earning…

TEST LAB TIP Some casseroles we tested were labeled dishwasher-safe, but the finish faded. Hand-wash instead Lightweight Champ MICHELLEB BY FAGOR 5-Quart Soup Pot With Glass Lid ($70) If you find it daunting to wield a huge cast-iron pot, consider this six-pounder (that's less than half the heft of most traditional casseroles). Also practical are its stay-cool silicone handles. The only drawback here: the smallish surface area for browning. Comes in red and lemon-lime, too. Best All-Around MARIO BATALI BY DANSK Classic Enameled Cast Iron 6-Quart Dutch Oven ($245) They'll think you're a master chef, thanks to how beautifully this round pot browns ingredients and reduces sauces. Be prepared to work for it, though—this one tips the scales at 15½ pounds. Choose the chef's trademark persimmon, cobalt,or Chianti. Bonus: a…

MY MOTHER'S MINK COAT always embarrassed me. Well, at least the first one did. It was a light brown number with bracelet sleeves and a deep collar, very Rat Pack. It seemed such a cliché, like a diamond solitaire engagement ring, which she also wore. I was never a hippie—I missed it by a few years—but her coat, long a part of my childhood, had turned into one of those sad flags of aspirational materialism apparent even to a seventh grader in the Age of Aquarius. Let the record show that my mother could not have cared less what I thought of her mink. She adored it and treated it nearly as well as her children. When we went to sleepaway camp in the summer, it went to cold storage…

All New, for You Welcome to the New GH How do you reinvent a legend? If it's Good Housekeeping, the answer is: very carefully. For more than a year, we've been looking at how we could make GH better—keeping the things we know you love, but also trying new ideas and finding ways to give you more fun every month. First, we took a cross-country trip to ask many of you what you wanted in a magazine and what you thought about GH: what you liked (and didn't), what you wanted more of (and less of). Then our team got to work—rethinking everything, trying out new ideas, throwing out what didn't work, reinventing page after page. (We're not the only ones hitting the Refresh button: Kyra Sedgwick, below, is, too.…

In Britain, there's a long tradition of what's called a "full Sunday roast." Friends join together for a late lunch of roasted meat, Yorkshire pudding, roasted potatoes, and a sinfully delicious dessert. You can sit down around 2 P.M. and go right through into the evening, enjoying the warmth of the hearty meal and the company of good friends. What better way to whet your appetite for a dishy new season of Downton Abbey? Start with these classic recipes from two top British chefs (and one American icon), then gather some good eaters around your table and tuck into a decadent feast that would do Lady Cora Crawley proud. SERVE NIGELLA LAWSON'S RIB ROAST      • Nothing gives quite the same flavor as a rib roast, but it can be hard…

THINK PINK: That's what Becky Rogers-Peck did when she painted a backyard playhouse for her granddaughter. But the bright hue caused a nasty stir among her neighbors, though most of the structure isn't visible from the road. After months of argument, the Millshaven, GA, homeowners association slapped Rogers-Peck with a lawsuit. Media attention—and new board members—quashed the legal action, but shame on the neighbors: Freedom of expression begins at home. MARISKA HARGITAY Law & Order: Special Victims Unit "I knew I'd earned the GH Seal when… I was throwing a dinner party for 20, and there was a blackout. First, I panicked; tears were involved. Then I had to get creative. I got a whole bunch of pasta and whipped out a ton of candles. When people called to ask…

BOBBI BROWN/ TAWNY PINK "Even after several hours, the color was still true." —JEAN USERA BOOTS NO7/RASPBERRY "It went on smoothly and didn't feel dry at all." —KATRINA RODRIGUEZ BOBBI BROWN/ CRUSHED PLUM "Excellent color and feel. I would buy it in every color!" —ELLA RIVKIN 1 Winner! BOBBI BROWN CREAMY MATTE LIP COLOR ($24, department stores; 12 shades) It scored top marks in our lab tests, and volunteers reported that it lasted 3.4 hours; six out of 10 said they would continue using it. 2 Runner-Up BOOTS NO7 STAY PERFECT LIPSTICK ($10, shopbootsusa.com; 11 shades) Women found it lasted 3.1 hours—nearly as long as the winner. They were fans of its creamy texture, which left their lips feeling smooth…at a bargain price. How…

30s Fresh and fun: Top it with a short-sleeved sweater. Finish with dark jeans 40s For a date night, wear unbuttoned over a black cami and add (way) high heels 50s Très French: Pair with a military-chic sweater coat, a Chanel-style bag, and sleek boots 60s To dial down the brightness, team with an A-line camel skirt and an ecru cardigan Wear it with… Blouse: $80, Isaac Mizrahi Jeans; bloomingdales.com GET THE LOOK 30s: Ribbed top, $78, Boden. Jeans, $40, Levi's. Bag, $198, Coach. Sunglasses, $139, Tom's. Shoes, $25, Marshalls. 40s: Camisole, $93, Mary Green. Pants, $70, Express. Clutch, $50, Izzy & Ali. Pumps, $79, Nine West. 50s: Coat, $279, Lauren Ralph Lauren. Skirt, $20, Worthington. Scarf, $30, Fraas. Bag, $150, T.J. Maxx. Boots, $275, Tsubo. 60s:…

Slimmer Treats WE WOULDN'T SAY THESE are 100% innocent, but you can feel a little less guilty about feeding your 4 P.M. cravings with them. Unreal Candy makes versions of classics like Snickers, but without any dyes or artificial flavors. WhatsoNutso Peanut Butter in Milk Chocolate has 9 grams of fiber, 5 grams of protein, and a punch of peanut flavor. Figamajigs have figs as their main ingredient—which means you get 4 grams of fiber in these stand-ins for Raisinets. South Beach Diet Sweet Delights (dark-chocolate-coated sunflower seeds or soy nuts) contain just 6 grams of sugar. BEST TIP WE'VE HEARD A Hot Deal Devotees of raw foods argue that heating produce destroys the good stuff. But steaming or microwaving reduces nutrients only about 15%. And for some—lycopene in tomatoes,…

Skinny Dessert THIS TEACUP TREAT can satisfy your sweet tooth without blowing your diet. Indeed, one study showed that small snacks curbed cravings and fended off hunger just as well as supersize ones. For more lower-calorie indulgent sweets—chocolate pie, anyone?—go to goodhousekeeping.com/teacup-treats. APPLE CRISP Place 1 cup coarsely chopped Granny Smith apple and 2 tsp. apricot all-fruit preserves in 8-oz. teacup. Microwave at 50% power for 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Top with 2 Tbsp. low-fat granola and 1 Tbsp. nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt. (150 calories) DO THE MATH 1 Kellogg's Frosted Chocolate Fudge Pop-Tart (200 calories) = 13 Van's Natural Foods Mini Chocolate Chip Waffles (15 calories each) Hire Your BFF GET THIN WITH A LITTLE HELP from your friends. In a recent Brown Medical School study,…

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING THE TEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE BEST FOR SIDE SLEEPERS Pacific Coast Double DownAround Firm ($50 to $70) Testers found the dense feather-and-down stuffing in this plush option dreamy. "The perfect height," one said. (1) Cuddledown Sateen Synthetic Fill Contour Cradle Gusseted ($69 to $89) A special shoulder cutout makes this comfy pillow perfect for propping up dedicated side snoozers. (2) Jcpenney Signature Collection Side Sleeper ($55) The foam sprang back into shape after we stacked on 30 pounds for eight hours, a sign of good durability. Testers deemed it comfortable and substantial. (3) BEST FOR BACK SLEEPERS Garnet Hill Signature Jacquard Down ($130 to $178) Its lofty down fill explains the price. This kept its shape—no lumps!—andeasily slid into a case after five washings. (4) The Company Store Black…

Q I'm attending a New Year's Eve gathering with an open bar. I'm never sure how to handle tipping in these situations: Should I tip once, with my first drink, or should I do it with every drink? Or will the host be covering the tab? THE ETIQUETTE VERDICT If the event is a private party, then the host should tip the bar staff so the guests don't have to. P.S. (PEGGY SAYS) It's the host's responsibility to clarify this plan with bartenders and servers beforehand—and to make sure there are no tip jars set out. That said, on a festive night like New Year's Eve, you wouldn't be the first person to slip one of the bartenders a few extra bucks—that's generous, but certainly not necessary. When the…

One of the simplest of prayers, "Wow," is often uttered with a sharp intake of breath, when we can't think of another way to capture the sight of shocking beauty or destruction, an unbidden insight or unexpected flash of grace. "Wow" means we are not dulled to wonder. We click into being fully present when we're stunned into that gasp by the sight of a birth, or last fall's hurricane destruction, or the experience of watching the northern lights, at dawn, for the first time. "Wow" is about having one's mind blown by the mesmerizing or the miraculous: the veins in a leaf, birdsong, volcanoes. "Wow" is a teenager's Christmas car (secondhand, but still). I remember hearing "Wow" for the first time from the mouth of our most beloved family…

Here, amazing design finds to suit your budget, high or low Vibrant X-Benches Perfect paired at the foot of a bed or used as extra seating, Ballard Designs' velvet perch ($359) has a handcrafted hardwood frame. Design-world darling Jonathan Adler's bench ($695), in luxe linen, shows off his touch with bright hues and is made by a master furniture-maker in North Carolina. Colored Glass Lamps A six-person U.S.-based team creates the special rippled base of Rejuvenation's lamp ($580). Modeled after an antique wine jug: Pottery Barn's bubbled-glass light ($249). Vintage-Chic Clocks With its 20-inch pressed-tin face, Newgate's ticker ($120) looks like an antique find. At five feet wide, Restoration Hardware's nonworking French tower clock replica ($1,195) makes a timeless statement on a wall. SHOPPING DETAILS, page 195…

The easy way to ward off tarnish: Store your silver with a few sticks of chalk wrapped in cheesecloth to absorb the moisture that turns it dull. (Wish we'd known this before the holidays!) And if your silver does get tarnished… Carolyn says "Don't resign yourself to an all-day polish-a-thon. Weiman Silver Polish ($6, weiman.com) rated best in our GHRI tests, brightening up silver quickly and keeping it gleaming the longest. To spot-clean pieces, try Connoisseurs Silver Wipes ($7, amazon.com). They're neat, easy, and superfast."…

Ask Heloise for help at goodhousekeeping.com/heloise Q " My best jeans were washed and dried with my son's work apron, which had a red crayon in the pocket. Now the red spots are baked in. Any ideas?" —NAME WITHHELD, VIA E-MAIL THIS WILL TAKE SOME TIME and patience. You're dealing with the double whammy of a waxy substance and the color red—both tough to remove. Try this: Spray both sides of the spots (you'll need to turn the jeans inside out) with a prewash stain remover formulated to get rid of tough, greasy stains. Let set for the amount of time directed on the label, then scrub the area—inside and out—with a plastic-bristle brush and wash the jeans again. Don't put them in the dryer, or you'll…

ROASTING & PEELING WHOLE RED PEPPERS Save $3.50 Time 45 minutes Cost $2.50/lb. GOOD TO KNOW 2 lbs. whole peppers turn into approximately 3 c. (24 oz.) when roasted and sliced. Cooked peppers freeze well: Sealed tightly in a freezer bag, they'll last up to three months. Save 45 min DIVINA ROASTED SWEET PEPPERS Time 30 seconds Cost $6/13 oz. GOOD TO KNOW These Greek peppers, slightly firmer than regular bells, are packed in water plus white wine vinegar, so they have a slightly pickled tang. Drain well before using. TRY A NEW TASTE Panini Spread Mix ¼ c. chopped peppers, 1 Tbsp. torn basil, and ¼ c. mayo. Mediterranean Dip Puree ½ c. peppers with 1 can drained white beans and ¼…

30 minutes or less ACTIVE TIME 20 minutes TOTAL TIME 25 minutes MAKES 4 main-dish servings 2 tsp. canola oil 1½ lbs. beef flank steak, thinly sliced ⅛ tsp. five-spice powder 1 med. red pepper, thinly sliced 1 med. green pepper, thinly sliced 1 sm. onion, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp. brown sugar 1 Tbsp. lower-sodium soy sauce 1 Tbsp. cornstarch Cooked rice, for serving 1. In 12-in. skillet, heat oil on medium-high until hot. Sprinkle steak with five-spice powder and ¼ tsp. salt; add to skillet. Cook 3 min. or until just browned, stirring occasionally. With slotted spoon, transfer to medium bowl. 2. To skillet, add peppers, onion, 2 tablespoons water, and pinch of salt. Cover; cook 5 min. or until slightly softened, stirring occasionally. 3. In small bowl,…

DECEMBER 1927 Colonel Lindbergh. I knew Daddy was an admirer, but I hadn't counted on meeting him so soon—or at all. I'd thought his visit was merely an official stop on a grand tour of Latin America and that he'd be gone long before my Christmas vacation from college started. Now I wished I'd changed into a nicer frock on the train, before we arrived. I'd never met a hero before. "I can't wait for the colonel to meet Elisabeth," Mother said when she greeted us at the station, as if reading my thoughts. "Oh, and you, too, dear." I nodded. But I knew what she meant. My older sister was the beauty, in the parlance of our family, as if there could be room for only one. She had…

PACK IT IN $17 Organize your baubles on the road or at home: This faux-snakeskin Largo travel jewelry box (zgallerie.com) is compact enough for travel, chic enough for your dresser TEA PARTY $38 Trimmed in gold and crisply patterned in navy and white, this porcelain Tea for One Ikat Kettle and Cup Set (cwonder.com) serves up a sizable 12 ounces Pot + Cup = Stackable for easy storage Great deal! A dozen tools and a roll-up organizer ABOUT FACE $13 for 12 Expertly apply everything from foundation to shadow with this ultrasoft Cosmetic Brush Set (amazon.com) from Shany Cosmetics SLOW BURN $13 Cost Plus World Market's Fig Scented Boxed French Candle (worldmarket.com) will flicker for 32 aromatic hours Each is signed by the woman who crafted it WE CAN'T…

WORDS OF WISDOM PINTEREST Pinned by user Jes Munk, from photographer Sandra Arduini's Etsy store FUNNY ONE-LINERS TWITTER STEPHEN COLBERT "Global warming may cause fish to shrink in size by 24%. But at least their high school jeans will fit again." CONAN O'BRIEN "How many baby carrots offset five adult cupcakes?" MINDY KALING "I accidentally sprayed myself in the face with hairspray, but I gotta say, it's a pretty good makeup sealant." GUARANTEED TO MAKE YOU CRY YOUTUBE ;(NYC tween Jodi DiPiazza, diagnosed with autism at age 2, sings a moving duet of "Firework" onstage with her idol, Katy Perry. Search "Katy Perry and Jodi" on YouTube to watch. FAVE LINE TELEVISION "I am big enough to admit I am often inspired by myself." —Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler), on Parks…

The Closer? Over. The kids? Out of the house. Here, Kyra Sedgwick shares how she's reinventing her life, ditching her self-doubt— and making her marriage hotter than ever TRANSITIONS HAVEN'T ALWAYS BEEN EASY FOR HER, ADMITS KYRA SEDGWICK, WHO finds herself at a time of tremendous change as 2013 kicks off. When she was growing up in New York City, a child of divorced parents, the Sunday-night task of packing up to leave her dad's house (where she stayed on weekends) to head back to her mom's (home for the rest of the week) gave her the blues. "Sunday-itis," she called that malaise, which became so entrenched that she made a "Never contemplate your life on a Sunday" rule. While she's sipping tea and summoning that childhood memory, Sedgwick's brown…

Penelope Kulko 53 The problem "My crow's feet, forehead lines, and the lip lines that ruin my lipstick over the course of the day," said Kulko. "At 50, I began enjoying life more than ever, and I embraced my white shock of hair. But I notice my wrinkles more now, and others probably do, too! I've used serums, but I've never really sensed that any of them were doing much."      • the fix Fractional laser, specifically Fraxel Dual, for three sessions (about $1,000 each). The laser heats skin deep down in a pixelated pattern, stimulating collagen synthesis. Side effects are minimal: a sunburn-like redness for a few days, and flaking for up to a week.      • her experience New York City dermatologist Anne Chapas, M.D., treated Kulko's skin. After numbing…

"I want Reese's style" Patti's attempt to copy Reese isn't exactly paparazzi-ready. The dotted shirt is more grandma than grown-up; the long skirt worn with low pumps doesn't do her legs any favors; and head-to-toe black, with no color oomph, is way too severe. LIMP HAIR Unfinished, flyaway— grab a flat iron, stat DOWDY BLOUSE Why hide a great figure under this? TOO-SLIM SKIRT Too tight, too long—just wrong CELEBRITY CRUSH Reese Witherspoon HER STYLE, DECODED A petite powerhouse—she's maybe 5' 2"—Reese favors tailored, ladylike pieces and above-the-knee hems to elongate her legs. A trim collarless coat and mile-high platforms, above, instantly boost her height. GET THE LOOK This double-breasted stunner ($250, Lands' End) is Reese done right: Fitted, with all the embellishment above the waist, it doesn't…

1 DRIPPY NOSE?SCRATCHY THROAT? Take two: Popping 1,000 mg of vitamin C and 10 mg of zinc at the outset may ease symptoms and even shorten your cold. 2 BREATHE EASIER All stuffed up? Steam in a shower; follow with a decongestant. Sprays work better than pills, but stop after three days to avoid rebound congestion. Oral decongestants can keep you up, so don't take within several hours of bed. 3 TAKE YOUR TEMP A fever over 101° is a sign you could have the flu. Call your doc. 4 GET MORE C NATURALLY Kiwifruit is loaded with the vitamin; one study (using golden kiwi) found it reduced the severity and duration of colds. Strawberries are another rich source. 5 IF YOU'RE HACKING Try a teaspoon…

Put On a Happy Face WHEN YOU MOST feel like gritting your teeth— say, you smashed your toe, or your computer just announced a "fatal error"—try smiling instead. In a University of Kansas study, women who placed a pair of chopsticks in their mouths horizontally so that they were "forced" to grin recovered faster from a painful or frustrating challenge (as measured by heart rate) than those whose mouths stayed neutral. Big smiles worked best, so if you're in a tough spot, flash a wide one. SO MANY RESOLUTIONS, So Little Resolve The right combo of health vows can increase your odds of success, says one study. The best pair: Up fruit and veggie intake + cut back on TV, movie, and Web-surfing time. NEW PAP-TEST RULES Bye-bye, Stirrups Well,…

Real women, real-world advice Whenever you're up against a lengthy to-do list, remember this: Time with pals is the last thing you should cut. The more you hang out with friends, says a recent Dutch study, the easier it is to cope with stress. Social ties in general help, but it's face time that matters most, says study coauthor Mariska van der Horst. "Talking about your stress can help you get a grip on it," she says. "And good friends have a way of making you feel that things will work out." p. 111 Peggy Post solves sticky situations p. 117 Feel more joy: Gretchen Rubin p. 127 Save $1,200+ with Carmen Wong Ulrich p. 103 Can you be "a little divorced"?…

Men, Marriage, and Making It Work Broken City's Mark Wahlberg shares… The secrets to my rock-solid marriage (Pssst: He and wife Rhea Durham have four kids!) 1 We go to church every Sunday. 2 I have no problem saying "I'm sorry." 3 I tell her how much I appreciate what a great job she's doing as a mom. 4 We have date night once a week—even if it means me watching The Real Housewives with her. 5 On week-ends, I keep the kids quiet in the mornings so Mommy can sleep in. 6 I send her flowers from the kids. 7 I accept getting yelled at for all my clutter. 8 When I'm away, we always talk on the phone, not by text. I'm old-fashioned! —CORTNEY PELLETTIERI Secret love strategy…

THINK YOU'VE "FOUND" ALL THE money you can by squeezing every last cent out of your budget? Tired of sacrificing your caffeine fix for that extra $30 a month? Well, Happy New Year: There is more money to be found, without deprivation. Here, four smart moves to make your bank account richer. 1 STOP THROWING AWAY RECEIPTS I made a dash to the drugstore recently to buy a pack of gum. With my receipt, I was handed an insanely long piece of paper: a coupon to use when I next shopped at the store. These rewards are now given out at thousands of stores, which use records of your purchases to provide you with targeted coupons for products you're more likely to buy (Big Brother–ish, I know, but nearly inescapable…

Come peek inside one reader's amazing home. Inspired? NAME: HOLLY MATHIS, 37 OCCUPATION: MOM, BLOGGER, DESIGNER LOCATION: HEMPSTEAD, TX "My white plate collection mixes IKEA and Wedgwood pieces " 1 SHADES OF GRAY "We've lived here for 12 years, and I've had my weathered dining table since college, but I made the room feel new by painting the walls and pine hutch different gray hues," says Holly, who blogs at hollymathisinteriors.com. 2 RECYCLED CHIC Salvaged dark green shutters cover the heater and AC unit (the room was once the garage of Holly's 1940s house). The wreath, an Etsy find, is made from old book pages. 3 THE COUNTDOWN To add a graphic (and educational) touch to the stairwell leading to her sons' playroom, Holly applied number decals to the risers,…

Zero in on what's really you, and your home will fit like a second skin 1 Choose a favorite chair: 2 Pick your dream vacation… A Historic New England inn B Cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains C Trendy hotel in Miami D Napa Valley winery tour 3 What's for breakfast? A An omelet with seven-grain toast B Eggs over easy with biscuits and gravy C Greek yogurt with pomegranate seeds D Scones with raspberry jam 4 The cooking-show host you love to watch: 5 Which flowers would you pick? 6 Your idea of a perfect Saturday night: A My guy + the couch + Netflix B Potluck party (I'll bring the mac 'n' cheese) C Heading downtown to a swanky new cocktail lounge D We're talking white tablecloth, candlelight,…

A SLEW OF SHOES can cause closet-floor chaos—and subject your favorite pairs to extra wear and tear. So our organizing pros evaluated 35 holders for ease of assembly, durability, and how much TLC they gave footwear. Here, the ones that provided sole satisfaction Got a Lot? Top with a second rack to hold 42 pairs of shoes 1 Hanging Hero CRATE & BARREL 10-Section Hanging Shoe Bag ($22) Zero floor space? This narrow vertical unit uses a sliver of closet rod. Fabric "drawers" sold separately. 2 Cubby Champ SHOETRAP Modular Shoe Storage System ($25 to $50 per unit) Preserve your best, from flats to boots, in this luxe stackable system of cedar-lined glass-front boxes. 3 Floor Model WHITMOR Wood & Chrome Shoe Rack ($28) Extendable tiers hold…

HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU HAVE? MICROWAVE! 15 min Tuscan Sun Salmon Salad ARRANGE, in 8" by 8" glass baking dish, thin slices of 1 lemon in single layer. ADD ¼ c. water. PLACE thawed salmon on top; sprinkle with ¼ tsp. salt and ⅛ tsp. freshly ground black pepper. COVER with vented plastic wrap and microwave on High 8 minutes or until fish just turns opaque throughout. MEANWHILE, in lg. bowl, toss 5 oz. baby arugula, ½ c. sliced roasted red peppers, ½ c. pitted Kalamata olives, 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar, and 2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil. DIVIDE among 4 plates and top with salmon. SERVE with focaccia. SERVES 4 BROIL! 25 min Maple Salmon & Bulgur Pilaf PREHEAT broiler. COMBINE, in lg. microwave-safe bowl, 1…

Fun, Fastvv Easy PB AND J STIR 1 c. peanut butter chips into batter. Spread two-thirds batter in pan, dollop ½ c. raspberry jam over it, and top with remaining batter. Run butter knife through batter to swirl jam. COFFEE-CINNAMON SWIRL BEAT 2 Tbsp. instant espresso into batter. In sm. bowl, mix ¾ c. chopped toasted pecans, ¼ c. brown sugar, and 2 tsp. ground cinnamon. Spread half the batter in pan; sprinkle half pecan mixture over it. Repeat. TRIPLE CHOCOLATE IN SMALL BOWL, stir ¼ c. unsweetened cocoa into 1 Tbsp. melted butter; beat into batter. Stir in1½ c. chocolate chunks. When cake is cooled, spread 1 c. chopped white chocolate, melted, on top. LEMON-ALMOND CRUNCH STIR 1 tsp. freshly grated lemon peel, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, and 1½…

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