Indholdsfortegnelse for April 2016 i Good Housekeeping

Most people agree that you’re either a morning person or you’re not. Certainly I’ve never been accused of being one. The water pressure in my parents’ home didn’t allow for more than one shower at a time, so when I was growing up, our family followed a rigid schedule to get five of us bathed and out the door. I had to have the water running by my allotted time of 6:45, and my mom was in the shower by 7, giving her time to make breakfast. Literally every day, after I dried off, I’d wrap my head in a towel and climb back into bed for the last possible bits of sleep. I programmed myself to pop out of bed as though I was actively getting ready if my…

1. MINIMIZE “FLAWS” MUST The green and yellow in this powder cancel redness, the lilac nixes sallow skin and the pink brightens; dust all over as a last makeup step. 2. GET GLOWING For night, gild your final makeup look with rose gold shimmer powder that flatters all skin tones (and works as eye shadow, too). 3. FAKE WHITER TEETH Not your average gloss — its pale blue undertones make teeth look whiter, yet it magically goes on (crystal) clear. 4. REFRESH YOUR EYES “Airbrush” dark circles and bags away with this coverup/brightener hybrid, complete with a handy built-in sponge applicator. 5. PLAY WITH COLOR A go-anywhere compact with cheek and lip tints to mix and match, from barely there to bold and bright. 6. FEEL PETAL-SOFT Your favorite lip…

Jeffrey Phillip Organizing Expert @jeffrey_phillip GET THIS LOOK Paint, Jewel Green by Olympic. Chair, $349, cb2.com. Rug, $188, allmodern.com. Lights, $172 each, luxedecor.com. GH’s new clutter-buster on call, Jeffrey Phillip, has cleared the closets of highprofile homeowners like Oprah’s bestie, Gayle King. Now we’re tapping him to bring order to every corner of your home — and your life. This month’s project? Paperwork — just in time for tax season! CREATE CATEGORIES Start your organizing efforts on a macro level. Divide papers into piles based on “big” classifications like Health, Finances, Taxes and School, then order by date and file accordingly. GO PAPERLESS Streamline by converting as many checks, bank statements and credit card bills as possible into digital format. Rely on free tech tools like Evernote (an app and…

Wade Rouse wrote not only this essay, exclusively for Good Housekeeping, but also The Charm Bracelet, a new novel about three generations of women who reconnect through the charms on a treasured family bracelet. So why does “Viola Shipman” appear on the cover as the writer? “She was my maternal grandmother,” says Wade. “I thought her name summed up the heirloom feel of the novel, and this was my way of honoring my two grandmothers.” Readers will be charmed by the characters, most of all by kooky but wise Lolly (a mix of Viola and Madge Rouse, Wade’s paternal grandmother), who teaches her stressed-out daughter and granddaughter lessons in life and love.…

1 SCREEN TEENS FOR SUICIDE RISK. The Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale is a user-friendly questionnaire that can help school administrators and doctors detect suicidal kids and catch them before they act. cssrs.columbia.edu 2TEACH TEENS TO HELP ONE ANOTHER. Surviving the Teens, a suicide-prevention program, educates kids to watch out for one another on social media, in school and during sports, as well as on what to do if they notice warning signs in peers. cincinnatichildrens.org/surviving-teens 3 PROVIDE HOTLINE NUMBERS. Some teen populations may be at greater risk of suicide than others. Thousands of teens who are struggling with their sexual identity have been helped by The Trevor Project (866-488-7386).…

THAT MIGHT BE FOOLING YOU LOOK FOR THE GREEN GH SEAL Products with it perform as intended, and we stand behind them with our two-year limited warranty.* They also pass our rigorous, 360° environmental review of ingredients, processing, packaging, disposal and more. Green GH Seal holders must share how they achieved the Seal. WHAT THE TECH? Smartphone Car Screen Takeover Now your phone can boost your car’s infotainment system — no driver’s ed needed. THE LOWDOWN Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are features (in many new vehicles) that turn your car’s dash screen into a supersize iPhone or Android. HOW THEY WORK Plug your phone into the USB port, and apps — like music, maps and messages — will show up right away. Not in the market for a new…

GH TRAINER ON CALL Latreal “La” Mitchell FOL LOW M E @latrealmitchell @latreal_mitchell 1 EASY RISER WORKS: SHOULDERS, BICEPS, BUTT, THIGHS Stand with feet slightly wider than hip-width apart, toes pointing out, holding weight in front of waist with both hands. Lower into a deep squat as you raise arms to chest height, keeping weight parallel to floor (as shown). Return to start for one rep; do 12 reps. HIP TIP: Tuck your pelvis under and keep your back straight to protect your lower back. 2 REACH FOR IT WORKS: SHOULDERS, BICEPS, TRICEPS, ABS Lie faceup with left leg straight and right knee bent with right foot flat on floor. Hold weight in right hand, straight above shoulder, left arm out to side. Lift right shoulder off floor as you…

Q Your friend is going out of town for 10 days and asks you to collect her mail and feed her cat. Your response: A. No way! You can barely feed yourself! B. Argghh, but OK, you’ll fit it in somehow. C. No problem. You like being helpful, and if you get swamped, you’ll find backup. Q Your family throws you a surprise party even though they know you hate surprises. Your response: A. Unhappy tears. What were they thinking? B. A polite smile: Another night to grin and bear it. C. You’re startled — but you get over it and end up having a surprisingly good time. Q It’s been one of those weeks. What’s your Friday-night plan? A. Eat half a pizza and binge-watch TV alone; distraction is…

Q CAN I MAKE IT WITHOUT THE BACON? A: If you must! Sauté the greens in 1½ Tbsp. canola oil instead. BACON & EGG FRIED RICE In 12-in. skillet, heat 1 Tbsp. canola oil on med.-high. Add 5 slices bacon, chopped, and cook until bacon is crisp. Add 1 bunch green onions, sliced, and 1 bag (5 oz.) baby spinach. Cook 2 min., stirring. Add 3 c. cooked white rice, 1 c. frozen peas and ½ tsp. salt. Cook 5 min., stirring. Divide among 4 plates; top each with a fried egg. SERVES 4 ABOUT 400 CALS, 16 G PROTEIN, 41 G CARBS, 18 G FAT (6 G SAT), 3 G FIBER, 555 MG SODIUM.…

RAIN GEAR 2-IN-1 MAKEUP LUST/MUST JACKET FLATTERING PANTS BEAUTY GIVEAWAYS ASK APRIL PROVEN AGE ERASERS SPRING MUST- HAVES April Showers Rain, rain, don’t go away, because we’ve found the most stylish icky-day gear ever! A flower-powered slicker is the ultimate alternative to the yellow classic, and bring on the puddles in pink boots with a wipeable rubber carryall. Plus, get a look at that umbrella!…

Skincare brands from Origins to Olay are all about fungus for your face, cooking up complexion products infused with mushrooms because of their powerful moisturizing and wrinkle-fighting promise. “Mushrooms can be rich in B vitamins and antioxidants, which have been shown to promote healthy skin and protect against premature aging when applied topically,” explains GH Beauty Lab senior chemist Sabina Burdzovic. HAVE A QUESTION? E-MAIL ASKAPRIL @GOODHOUSEKEEPING.COM. LAB PICKS Olay Active Botanicals Moisturizing Day Lotion, Intensive Night Cream and Overnight Moisture Mask (with snow mushroom), $15 each Q I’ve heard microbeads are being banned in beauty products because they’re bad for the environment. What can I use instead? A. I went straight to GH Beauty and Environmental Sciences Lab Director Birnur Aral, Ph.D., for the scoop on the tiny plastic…

A PACKABLE DRESS Throw this easy, breezy vacation essential into your suitcase, then throw it on to look no-fuss fabulous wherever the dock may take you. Dress, $289, clubmonaco.com. Earrings, $110, shopluckystar.com (20% off sitewide for GH readers with code GHREADER20). Sandals, $145, bernardo1946.com (15% off sitewide for GH readers with code BERNARDO15). ON LOCATION: CHEECA LODGE & SPA, ISLAMORADA, FL COOL CABLES When it’s not too hot or too cold, a short-sleeved knit sweater in stark white is just right. Sweater, $148, nautica.com. Jeans, $125, jcrew.com. Hat, $48, ninewest.com. Earrings, $35, april soderstrom.com. Rings, $105 and $80, shopluckystar.com (20% off sitewide for GH readers with code GHREADER20). Bracelet, $13, charmingcharlie.com. POCKETS! Well, isn’t that handy: This summer’s ’50s-throwback dresses have stylish places to stash your phone and lip gloss. Dress, $139, bebe.com.…

1-3 Perfect Palette UPHOLSTERY New Diamonds, Phrosne Ras, $32 per yard, minted.com TRIM Snowy White, Olympic 4 WARM WELCOME Don’t be afraid of the dark. Add light and dimension with pristine white trim, like Earnest Home Co. blogger Erin Souder did in her foyer. style-spiration 5 SAPPHIRE SPARKLER A bold cocktail ring adds glitz with no guilt. Ba-bling! Cabo Brushed Gold Cocktail Ring in Sapphire, $59, ameliarosedesign.com 25% OFF FOR GH READERS WITH CODE GH25 6 STAY GOLDEN Bring high style and a hint of glint to your kitchen with a dip-dyed stool. Lacie Barstool, $179, onekingslane.com 7 CUSTOM COLOR This antioxidantrich lipstick goes on sheer, then tints to the perfect subtle, berrytinged shade. Lipstick Queen Hello Sailor Lipstick, $25, spacenk.com 8 Mix black and blue: Once a fashion no-no, it’s…

HANG SHEERS WALL TO WALL. Create drama and let in light by replacing heavy fabric curtains with gauzy ones. To accentuate a tall ceiling, mount drapes about a foot above windows and doors. CHOOSE "INVISIBLE" LIGHTING. Position nearly clear glass pendant lights over an island or a table to let light flow. GET THIS LOOK | KITCHEN: Pitcher (on counter), $290, spartan-shop.com. Wood serving board (on shelf), $145, mockingbirddomestics.com. Coral fruit bowl, $49, potterybarn.com. Blue mugs, $8 each, anthropologie.com. Stools, $815 each, dwr.com. LIVING ROOM (opposite): Blue ombré pillow, $250, and marble vase, $45, wildflowerorganics.com. Copper tray, $172, and lumbar pillow, $140, mockingbirddomestics.com. Tassel throw pillow, $68, anthropologie.com. Pouf (similar), $90, wayfair.com. SKIPTHE TABLECLOTH. Set the table with a casual linen runner instead. A hearty vase of cheery blooms (fuchsia…

MOTIVATE YOURSELF Stymied by your overwhelming inbox? Pick an e-mail smack in the middle and reply. Making a choice will reinforce your sense of control, motivating you to keep going till that box is clear. PSYCH YOURSELF UP Want to ask your boss for a raise? Try visualizing yourself in the meeting in as much detail as possible. What will your opening remark be? How will you respond if your boss doesn’t say yes? It’s easier to think on your feet in the moment when you’ve got a working script to go by. RETAIN NEW INFO Need to remember something you’re reading? Talk about it. If you’re going through a report, for example, pause and summarize key points to a colleague. You’ll be more likely to remember and use the…

DOUBLE TRAGEDY INSPIRES A MOM’S MISSION On a cool Sunday afternoon in November 2014, Cady Housh sat huddled with her high school soccer teammates in Olathe, KS, listening as their coach talked to them about the weekend’s horrible news. Her friend and soccer teammate Ciara Webb, 16 — one of the team’s top forwards, a beautiful blond with a sunny smile and a wickedly sarcastic streak — had died, by suicide. As her teammates hugged, and the grief-stricken coach pleaded with the girls to confide in him or someone else if they ever had problems, Cady stared off into the distance, silent and shaken. “I heard she wasn’t talking to anyone,” says a friend. “She was like a deer in headlights.” Ciara’s death shook her school and community to the…

Tell your teen you’ve noticed he’s behaving differently and you’re wondering what that might mean. Ask if he is thinking of hurting himself and whether he’s made any plans or attempts to kill himself. “Assure your child that he can tell you anything and that you love him no matter what,” says Asarnow. “Say there is no problem that’s too big for you to solve together.” Listen to and acknowledge your child’s emotions calmly and without judgment. “Many teens don’t talk about suicide because they’re afraid their parents will be upset,” says Cathy Strunk, M.S.N., R.N., director of the Surviving the Teens/Suicide Prevention Program at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. If your child won’t talk to you, ask if there’s a doctor, a teacher or someone else he will confide…

WINNER BEST OF THE TEST It’s the Rolls-Royce of chairs, and our top pick! This powerhouse does everything but feed the baby: It reclines for infants and folds with the tray attached. We love its one-touch braking feature, which will keep your tot from taking any surprise joyrides. Bottom line: It aced nearly every test, from cleaning (its tray cover is dishwashersafe) to quick assembly (just add wheels!). Peg Perego Siesta, $300 RUNNER-UP BEST SPACE SAVER This one folds to an ultra-slim eight inches, making it simple to tuck away after dinner. And its supersize tray means less mess on the floor (caveat: the tray may not fit in all dishwashers). As your kid grows, it’s a breeze to adjust the padding, seat height, tray and footrest for a comfy…

KID-FRIENDLY GAMES When a pal gave Amy Elias, of Grand Haven, MI, a deck of Uno cards, she suddenly could bond with her children “without having to think too hard or be too physical.” GH PICK: Uno Card Game, $6, shop.mattel.com ENCOURAGING WORDS All it took was a coffee mug from her daughter with the word COURAGE on its side to remind Lynnmarie Doherty, of Altamonte Springs, FL, not to give up and that her kids were “in the battle with me.” GH PICK: Customize a mug, from $13, at cafepress.com. MEAL DELIVERY This was the top response among those surveyed. Not worrying about cooking “took so much pressure off me and my family,” says Karyn Jeffery, of Colts Neck, NJ, whose friends provided dinner — from homemade Italian to…

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF TELLING KIDS THAT A MAGICAL BUNNY HIDES EGGS FOR THEM ONCE A YEAR? The biggest one: sparking your child’s imagination. Zany ideas help foster creativity, which is key to intellectual development, explains Stephanie Wagner, Ph.D., child psychologist at NYU Langone. Plus, characters offer an easy way to help kids understand the concept of family traditions. A 4-year-old probably won’t remember Grandma’s homemade egg salad or a solemn church service, but you can bet the chocolate-bunny farm he’ll never forget a fantastical tale about a giant rabbit. That said, there’s also no harm in being up-front with kids from the start — or not celebrating Easter or Christmas in the first place. The important thing is that you find ways to spur creativity and make family…

BEAUTY LAB LOWDOWN “These products, which are produced in molds that separate different formulations or shades into distinguishable layers in the same stick, won’t necessarily work better than individual products,” explains GH Beauty Lab chemist Danusia Wnek. “But the category is booming, and it is a fun novelty that can save you space, time and money.” LAB PICK Benefit Fakeup Hydrating Under Eye Concealer [$24, benefit cosmetics.com (1)] with a concealer core surrounded by a ring of hydrating serum to simultaneously soften and cover. “It goes on extremely smoothly, blends well and won’t cake up,” Wnek says. did you know... YOU CAN APPLY CORE MAKEUP THE SAME AS OTHER CREAM FORMULAS. SWIPE ONTO SKIN, THEN BLEND WITH FINGERS.…

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1 PEEL DAILY Face peels, which use acids like glycolic acid to dissolve dead cells for brighter, smoother skin, are no longer just a monthly must. New gentler peel pads, such as Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Peel Pads ($45 for 60, Ulta) and overnight peels, like ProX by Olay Nightly Purifying Micro-Peel ($40), work both immediately and over time, no flaking. Swipe your face with a pad in the A.M. before using other skincare, including SPF, for a fast refresh or apply a nighttime peel in place of serum. 2 “LIFT” YOUR BROWS To open up tired or saggy eyes, glide a dab of light, shimmery neutral eye shadow or highlighter under each arch, then blend. We like Maybelline New York Eye Studio Color Tattoo Concentrated Crayon in Barely Beige,…

1 PILE IN THE GREENERY . An empty hearth comes alive with an indoor garden. Arrange an array of mismatched pots, in many shapes and sizes, filled with hearty (and low-maintenance!) succulents or ferns. GET THE LOOK Planters, $15 and up, worldmarket.com Succulents, $32 for nine, mountain crestgardens.com 2 “HANG” ARTWORK. If you don’t have enough wall space to show off your favorite pieces, you’ll love this trick: Lean framed art within the fireplace. Just make sure it’s big enough so it doesn’t disappear against the interior. GET THE LOOK 3 DISPLAY COLLECTIBLES. You deck out the mantel, so why not the hearth?! Use an eclectic mix of vintage and new finds in various materials, like antique metal candlesticks and an artsy stone bust. GET THE LOOK…

HAVE A QUESTION? E-MAIL HELOISE@GOODHOUSEKEEPING.COM. Q Acetone nail polish remover spilled on our brandnew gray-andblack quartz kitchen counter and left a small, dark yellow stain. How can we remove it? — SUSAN L. A: This isn’t really a cleaning problem. The acetone hasn’t stained the quartz — it has “pulled out” the dye used to color the stone. A felt-tip permanent marker in gray or black will cover the yellow. It’s best to try a test run first on a hidden spot or a leftover piece of quartz, if you have one. Be light-handed on the real spot: Mark a little at a time, let it dry and repeat if needed — you don’t want to go too dark. MY SECRET WEAPON VEGETABLE OIL SURPRISING STAIN REMOVER Use it to…

Baked Ham with Root Beer Glaze PREP 10 MINUTES TOTAL 3 HOURS 5 MINUTES 1 fully cooked bone-in smoked half ham (7 to 9 lbs.), not sliced 2 c. root beer 1 c. light brown sugar 3 Tbsp. chopped peeled fresh ginger 2 Tbsp. whole cloves 2 Tbsp. grainy mustard 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Arrange rack in lg. roasting pan. With tip of knife, make long cuts from top of ham to bottom, cutting through tough skin. Make second set of cuts perpendicular to first set to form diamond pattern all over ham. Place ham, cut side down, on rack. 2. In med. bowl, whisk root beer, sugar, ginger and cloves. Pour all over ham. Press 1 clove into center of each diamond on surface…

I GREW UP IN THE MISSOURI OZARKS, just a few rolling hills away from both of my grandmothers. In my earliest memories, my eyes barely reached the hems of their embroidered aprons as they cooked cobblers or worked their Singer sewing machines, the jangling of their charm bracelets as ever-present as the burbling of the creek, the whistle of passing trains and the flutter of hummingbirds in the honeysuckle that trailed up their front porches. That sweet tinkling was the background music of my childhood. My grandmothers were both seamstresses. One sewed in a local factory, the other in a church basement, but each had dreamed of being a fashion designer when she was young. “You should have big dreams,” they told me, “but know how to be happy with…

Suicide is rarely “out of the blue,” according to Joan Asarnow, Ph.D., director of the Youth Stress and Mood Program at UCLA School of Medicine. “It’s likely that we miss the warning signs, which can look different in teens than in adults,” she says. Depressed teens may appear angry, not sad, for instance. And adults may dismiss extreme moodiness as teen melodrama or idle threats. Do not ignore these signals: Changes in eating and sleeping habits, loss of interest in formerly loved activities, withdrawal from friends and family. Saying he or she “feels trapped,” that things will never get better. Experiencing a big loss, such as a death or a breakup. Spending a lot of time alone on the computer (check the browser history for suicidethemed searches). Talking about feeling…

1 UPGRADE YOUR BUCKET This new tool is pure genius. It has built-in markings for water and cleanser, so you’ll get perfect measurements every time. Even the handle is smart: It’s comfy to hold and keeps the mop upright when you have to step away. Joy Miracle Mop Bucket, $15, hsn.com 2 WORK WITH THE WEATHER For washing windows, pick a cloudy day or start on the shady side of the house: Direct sun may dry the cleanser before you can wipe it off, leaving streaks. Dust on a sunny day, when particles will be easier to see. If you’re wet-cleaning carpets, drying can be faster when it’s breezy outside — just open the windows. 3 WIPE (WINDOWS) BOTH WAYS Use vertical strokes on one side of a window and…

SEAL PROMISE GH Seal products are rigorously assessed by the GH Labs. We stand behind them with our exclusive refundor-replacement limited warranty.* BLINDS VS. SHADES The main difference is in the material: Blinds are usually made from wood, metal or a composite, so they have a harder look; shades are fabric-based, giving rooms a softer feel. THINGS TO CONSIDER LIGHT AND PRIVACY Blinds tilt to let the sun in or keep it out; when they’re closed, you lose light. Shades have fabric options that are room-darkening or light-filtering, giving you more control over brightness. But unless you opt for the most sheer, they have to be pulled up to let light in or down to deter nosy neighbors. SAFETY If you have kids, opt for cordless styles, since accidental strangulation…

Racing is more than just a passion for Alison Grzyb: It’s the glue that bonded her to her birth mother. The pair met for the first time 10 years ago, when Alison was 21 and her birth mom, Denise Christie Demeter, was 39. Although they had been in touch via e-mail for months, they hadn’t laid eyes on each other since Denise was 18 and Alison was a newborn. “We both felt vulnerable in the beginning of this new relationship — scared that the other would pull away. So we kept things light,” says Alison, now 31, a New Jersey fitness instructor. Then the two started chatting about running. The sport turned out to be a shared passion for the lifelong athletes, and as the months and years passed, talking…

the idea that you can benefit from stress simply by changing how you think about it sounds almost too simplistic to work. After all, stress — your body’s response to any sort of threat, from losing your car keys to losing your job — has a big, bad reputation. Living with it chronically has been linked to increased rates of heart disease, back pain, migraine headaches and other maladies. More than half of Americans admit to losing sleep due to stress, and 42% blame it for an increase in family arguments, according to a survey by the Harvard School of Public Health. But now proponents of a rapidly growing mental health movement called positive psychology (and its more recent offshoot, positive psychiatry) contend that it’s not necessarily stress itself that’s…

Susan Westmoreland Food Director @ghtestkitchen HAVE A QUESTION? E-MAIL FOOD@GOOD HOUSEKEEPING.COM. Q: HOW DO I KNOW WHICH FLOWERS ARE SAFE TO EAT? A: Roses, pansies and nasturtiums are all great as salad additions or cupcake adornments. Grow your own or find them at the farmers’ market or in the grocery’s produce section. Go to goodhousekeeping.com /edibleflowers for a full list of OK-to-eat blossoms and 11 fun recipes. Q: ANY IDEAS FOR LEFTOVER MATZO? A: Try our Choco-Caramel Matzo Brittle (recipe, page 156), which quickly vanished after we put it together in the Test Kitchen. All you need are the Passover crackers, dark chocolate, our microwave caramel and almonds. It’s the best thing since unleavened bread! Choco-Caramel Matzo Brittle PREP 30 MINUTES TOTAL 40 MINUTES PLUS COOLING 5 sheets matzo 1…

SAUSAGE-STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS Cut 4 sm. zucchini lengthwise in half; scrape out and chop flesh, leaving ¼ in. shell. In 10-in. skillet, heat 2 tsp. olive oil on med.-high. Add chopped zucchini; 1 sm. onion, chopped; 2 links sweet Italian sausage, casing removed; and ¼ tsp. salt. Cook 8 min., breaking up with back of spoon. In 3-qt. baking dish, spread 1¼ c. marinara sauce; arrange zucchini shells on top, cut sides up. Spoon sausage mixture into shells. Top with 1 c. shredded mozzarella. Cover with foil; bake in 450°F oven 30 min. Uncover; bake 5 min. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with pasta. SERVES 4 ABOUT 325 CALS, 16 G PROTEIN, 15 G CARBS, 23 G FAT (9 G SAT), 3 G FIBER, 925 MG SODIUM. Q I’VE HEARD…

PROBLEM: Fido wets his crate. When a crate is too roomy, pups often sleep on one side and eliminate on the other, explains Brorsen. Find a crate that’s only big enough for your dog to stand up and turn around in (try one with a divider panel that will grow with him), and keep the pee pad (see Lab picks, right) outside of it. This way, he’ll know that whenever he gets out, it’s “go” time. PROBLEM: You keep finding little “presents” all around the house. You wouldn’t give an infant free run of the house — the same should hold true for your pup, Brorsen says. Keep him in a confined space (like his crate, a playpen or eventually a small room) with his pee pad close by in…

WINNER BEST OF THE TEST They pulled in liquid quickly and released very little after we put a weight on the wet spot. These also have a built-in attractant that’s odorless to humans (but irresistible to dogs), and at 17¢ each, they’re the cheapest in our test. AmazonBasics Pet Training Pads, $26 for 150, amazon.com RUNNER-UP FASTEST ABSORBER These soaked up fluid fastest in our test when it was released an inch above the pad. They still gave off some fluid when we applied pressure, but resisted runoff and hid odors well. Hartz Home Protection Dog Pads, $13 for 50, hartz.com RUNNER-UP GREAT LEAK BLOCKER This variety kept liquid from spreading off the edge (perfect if your pet has terrible aim) and were antiskid. The pads just didn’t absorb as…