Indholdsfortegnelse for February 2017 i Good Housekeeping

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. “Good hydration is crucial for keeping maturing skin supple and dewy. I apply our Beauty Lab testwinning face oil Laura Mercier Infusion de Rose Nourishing Oil ($62, nordstrom.com) to my damp face for maximum moisturization. I also use an exfoliating glycolic toner, like Beauty Award winner Pixi by Petra Glow Tonic ($15, Target), to smooth texture and fine lines.” — Sabina Wizemann, GH Beauty Lab senior chemist Massage your cheeks. “Every day, I massage my face as I wash it — the motion increases circulation and gives skin a natural vibrance. Do a few upward and downward strokes on each cheek to see an effect.” — Mona Gohara, M.D., dermatologist at Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, CT GIVE PEELS A CHANCE. “I exfoliate once or…

TASTE THE PACIFIC NIGHTINGALE This two-story restaurant serves up bright veggie-based dishes and the region’s specialty: freshly caught seafood. Our crew raved about its homemade gnocchi and “serious” cocktail game. hawknightingale.com GET YOUR GEEK ON SCIENCE WORLD Budding physicists and paleontologists will love roaming the sprawling interactive exhibits and demos. Start your visit before noon — there’s lots to see! scienceworld.ca UNWIND IN STYLE LOBBY LOUNGE Grab an Old Fashioned at the Fairmont Pacific Rim’s chandelierfilled fireside lounge, where live music transports you to a bygone era. Try sustainably sourced eats at the RawBar or settle in for a sparkling five-course brunch. lobbylounge rawbar.com HIT A PASTA PARADISE ASK FOR LUIGI Don’t let a long wait deter you — everything at this Italian eatery is cooked to al dente perfection.…

MAGNETIZE THE DOOR. Install magnetic strips (typically used for kitchen knives) to hold small tools like nail clippers, tweezers and an eyelash curler. MAGNETIC STRIP, $20, SURLATABLE.COM CORRAL WITH CANISTERS. Deck out shelves with lidded acrylic canisters — they’re excellent for holding cotton swabs and applicators and won’t shatter if they tumble out. ACRYLIC CANISTER WITH LID, $4, CONTAINERSTORE.COM SORT BY A.M. VS. P.M. Put lotions, potions and skincare essentials in two organizers — one for morning, one for night. Take one out at each time. COMMAND CADDY, $6, WALMART.COM…

SWEEPING SAGA Grab a tissue: This richly emotional novel tells the tug-of-love tale of two women — one an illegalimmigrant mother, the other an American who is infertile. The story will linger in your mind long after you’re done with it. SISTERLY LOVE Two girls grow up wealthy in South Africa and marry the wrong men — one pays with her life. In this quiet, elegant memoir, the surviving sister explores their suffocating yet beautiful childhood and a bond death can’t break. MOODY MYSTERY Looking for a fresh start after a trauma, Londoner Kate Priddy swaps apartments with her Boston cousin. But she comes to suspect that her cousin is involved in a murder. Is she his next target?…

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CAROL COSTELLO, CNN NEWS ANCHOR Here’s her blueprint for surviving any setback: NEVER GIVE UP. I’ve had fire in my belly ever since I can remember. I’ve always pushed myself to accomplish goals, and to do that, you need to have a steely side. Maybe it’s because I’m short and blond, but people have really underestimated me. They don’t know the real Gretchen if they don’t know my badass side, but it’s what’s gotten me through many of the trials in my life. I think more people know it now. EMBRACE YOUR AGE. I’ve reinvented myself many times in my life. I thought I’d become a concert violinist but burned out at 17. I thought I’d go to law school but became Miss America. Early on, I…

COMPACT WINNER VOLKSWAGEN GOLF WHY WE LOVE IT The Golf is fun to drive and won on combined miles per gallon in our test, and the small but mighty infotainment system was easy to use. It also got top marks for visibility (a rearview camera helps). STANDOUT FEATURES The cabin’s sleek interior with standard leather seats and a panoramic sunroof feels bigger than it is. A hidden “door” in the backseat offers easy access to the trunk. GOOD TO KNOW Our testers found that its tight suspension helped it hug the road, even going over bumps. LAB LOWDOWN Our engineers have never tested a more practical compact. 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI SE WITH PERFORMANCE PACKAGE 4-DOOR, $30,120 (BASE PRICE), $34,230 (TESTED PRICE) LUXURY COMPACT WINNER BMW M240I WHY WE LOVE…

MEET DAILY BURN’S BEST CeCe Marizu “Figure out what makes you happy. If it’s running, run. If it’s a dance class, dance!” 1 STAR JUMPS WORKS: shoulders, abs, legs Stand with feet together and arms at sides, knees bent (A). Pulse three times and then jump up, reaching arms and legs out into an “X” shape (B). Land gently with feet together, knees bent and arms by sides. Repeat for 20 seconds. Rest 10 seconds; repeat eight times. TAKE IT EASIER: Do regular jumping jacks instead AMP IT UP: Skip the pulses and do continuous Star Jumps. 2 PLANK TUCK WORKS: arms, back, abs, butt Start in plank position with shoulders above wrists and legs extended (A). Keeping shoulders still, jump diagonally to left, tucking knees into left elbow (B).…

A: Grab your slow cooker or pressure cooker. These one-pot meals practically make themselves! YOU NEED pressure cooker WEEKNIGHT TUSCAN RAGU THE SAUCE SOUNDS DELICIOUS. WHAT ELSE CAN I USE IT WITH? The nutty sauce gets its flavor from the chicken juices. We love it on a toasted baguette or with grilled shrimp. YOU NEED slow cooker CROCK-STAR CHICKEN with WALNUTHERB SAUCE Q HOW DO I GET THAT PERFECTLY GOLDEN SKIN? Here are a few Test Kitchen tricks: Pat the skin very dry, and make sure the oil is hot but not smoking. Keep a little space between chicken parts when searing so you won’t overcrowd the pan, even if that means you have to do it in a couple of batches. YOU NEED pressure cooker QUICKER COQ AU VIN BLANC Q…

Q CAN I EAT THE SKIN OF ACORN SQUASH? Absolutely — it’s totally edible and tasty. Plus, it’s high in fiber! PROSCIUTTOWRAPPED CHICKEN WITH ROASTED SQUASH 1. On lg. rimmed baking sheet, toss 2 sm. acorn squash, seeded and sliced, with 2 Tbsp. olive oil, 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves and ½ tsp. salt. Roast in 450°F oven 35 min. or until tender. 2. Season 4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 11/4 lbs.) with ½ tsp. pepper; sprinkle with 3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan. Wrap each with 1 slice prosciutto. Arrange chicken on foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake 25 min. or until cooked through. Serve chicken and squash with sautéed green beans. SERVES 4 ABOUT 375 CALS, 32 G PROTEIN, 24 G CARBS, 18 G FAT (4 G SAT), 5 G FIBER,…

Bring the sparkle back to appliances with GH’s brilliant new Seal holder, a stainless steel polisher that aced our Cleaning Lab’s rigorous evaluations WEIMAN STAINLESS STEEL MICROFIBER CLOTH, $5, WEIMAN.COM GH SEALSTAR OF THE MONTH WHY IT EARNED THE GH SEAL The Weiman Stainless Steel Microfiber Cloth wowed our home care analysts and earned top marks in Lab tests, leaving dishwashers, fridges and sinks spotless. Some standout features: 1 ULTRA-GENTLE FIBERS The supersoft cloth won’t scratch delicate surfaces or leave dust and lint behind. 2 TEXTURED CONSTRUCTION “Scrubbing” strips on the striped side lift away and lock in dirt and grease. 3 BUFFING LOOPS Flatter loops on the solid gray side are specially designed to buff surfaces for a streak-free shine. 4 LARGER CLEANING-SURFACE AREA Millions of tiny fibers help…

□ PRETTY PJS □ STYLE TRICKS □ $20 PURSE! □ MANI MAGIC □ BEAUTY UNDER $25 SHOP THIS ISSUE Find it now at keep.com/GH. BEAUTY SLEEP Pump Up the Jammies You spend eight hours a night (here’s hoping!) in your PJs, so why not slip into something a little more stylish? These pajamas are comfortable, adorable — and in one case climate-controlled! GET THE LOOK | PAUL & JOE X COSABELLA PAJAMA TOP, $102, AND BOTTOM, $65, COSABELLA.COM. FLEUR’T EYE MASK, $23, SHOPBOP.COM. GH SEAL HOLDER GARNIER SKINACTIVE MIRACLE ANTI-FATIGUE SLEEPING CREAM, $17. GH LAB PICK WICKING FABRIC Moisture-wicking activewear technology in this cotton blend rapidly draws sweat away from your body.…

HEADACHES POSSIBLE CAUSES STRESS The number-one cause of tension headaches, stress not only triggers headaches but can prolong them. LACK OF SLEEP We all know how important it is to get your zzz’s each night, but poor sleep habits can contribute to headaches and migraines. LIFESTYLE Consuming wine that contains sulfites may cause headaches, and so can drinking too much or too often. Nitrates in processed meats can also cause blood vessels to dilate and can make your head pound. HOT FLASHES POSSIBLE CAUSES EXERCISE Overextending yourself during physical activity can make you flush and raise your body temperature. MEDICATIONS Feeling warm and clammy? It may be a reaction to medication you are taking. Talk to your pharmacist to see if this could be a side effect. DIET Spicy foods…

YOU COULD WIN a kitchen makeover* WORTH $5,000 MY RENO LIST IS A MILE LONG. HOW DO I KNOW WHERE TO START? JOHN & SHERRY PETERSIK B LOGGERSAT YOUNG HOUSELOVE.COM AND AUTHORS OF LOVABLE LIVABLE HOME PRIORITIZE PAYOFF. Choose projects you can do in a day or two, like painting a room, replacing dated fixtures and pulling off wallpaper. Even those small tasks will add up to big impact in the long run. GET THE LOOK | CABINETRY BY QUALITY CABINETS, CHESAPEAKEBAYCABINETCO .COM. BRITTANICCA QUARTZ COUNTERTOP BY CAMBRIA, CAMBRIAUSA.COM. YOUNG HOUSE LOVE METAL CONVERTIBLE PENDANTS IN GENTLE GRAY, $125 EACH, SHADESOFLIGHT.COM. QI rent, but I really want to personalize my apartment. How can I make it feel like mine without angering my landlord? ELIZABE THREES FOUNDER, CHASING PAPER REMOVABLE WALLPAPER…

Q The cycles on my new dishwasher are over two hours long! How can it be saving energy? A: You’re right: Today’s dishwashers have longer cycles than older models did. That’s because they use much less water per cycle (about 3 to 4 gallons). When the amount of water is lower, the cycle length must be increased to ensure that dishes come out clean. New models are still more energy-efficient, though — most of the energy a dishwasher consumes comes from what’s required to heat the water it uses, so less water to heat equals less energy use, even with longer cycles. In a hurry? Express and Speed Wash cycles take about one hour or less, but keep in mind, super-dirty items may not get totally clean and drying won’t…

CHOOSE THE #1 DERMATOLOGIST RECOMMENDED BRAND FOR DRY, CRACKED SKIN* Aquaphor Healing Ointment® is uniquely formulated to restore smooth, healthy skin. Diff erent from a lotion or cream, this multi-purpose ointment protects and soothes extremely dry skin, chapped lips, cracked hands and feet, minor cuts and burns, and many other skin irritations. AquaphorUS.com *ProVoice Survey, September 2016 ENJOY SIMPLE MEALS WITH CALIFORNIA WALNUTS Want to make a simple meal special? Sprinkle California walnuts on all your favorite recipes. Visit our Simple Meals Recipe Collection at walnuts.org. CHECK OUT WHERE WE’VE BEEN! This October, Good Housekeeping hit the road in our vintage Seal Mobile, stopping to spend the weekend at the 42nd Annual Apple Harvest Festival in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Attendees enjoyed great food, beautiful crafts, and entertainment for the whole family—everything…

SOLE SAVER Jambu shoes are sturdy and supportive, with cushioned memory foam insoles to keep feet comfortable wherever you’re walking. The Velcro T-straps make them a cinch to slip on and off at airport security. LAB LOWDOWN Testers always score this brand high for comfort. Our Lab pros were impressed by their quality construction and nonslip soles. JAMBU BRIDGET, $99, JAMBU.COM EAR RELIEF Some people are more sensitive to changes in cabin pressure than others. Try swallowing, chewing gum or yawning to equalize the pressure in your ears. If none of the DIY solutions work, consider earplugs. We like these single-use ones from Cirrus. Insert them one hour before landing to avoid that clogged feeling. Uncomfortable the whole flight? Use during takeoff, too. LAB LOWDOWN The special filter design helps…

A: Odds are you wouldn’t — 75% of women don’t recognize the signs, and early treatment is critical. Learn what to do if you’re experiencing this cardiovascular event — rates of which are on the rise in younger people — and, even better, how to prevent one in the first place Sarah Porter was in math class at the University of Maine six years ago, scribbling notes for her upcoming finals, when her brain suddenly went foggy, as if someone had flipped a switch inside her head. “The student sitting next to me said, ‘Whoa, are you feeling OK? I think you just had a seizure!’ ” Sarah, now 26, recalls. “I said, ‘What? Absolutely not!’ But he was right — I had blacked out for a few seconds and…

BACON & GRUYÈRE BREAKFAST “PIE” PREP 10 MINUTES TOTAL 45 MINUTES 1 sheet (half of 17.3-oz. pkg.) frozen puff pastry, thawed 1/3 c. sour cream 3/4 c. shredded Gruyère cheese 4 slices cooked bacon 3 lg. eggs Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. On lg. sheet parchment, roll pastry to 12" by 10" rectangle. Fold ½ in. of edges to form rim; using a fork, seal rim and poke holes all over pastry. Place pastry on cookie sheet; bake 20 min. or until golden brown. 3. In sm. bowl, combine sour cream and Gruyère. Spread onto tart, creating 3 wells for eggs. Arrange bacon strips over topping. Crack eggs into wells; sprinkle with 1/4 tsp. each salt and freshly ground black pepper. 4. Bake until…

Look for … SOMETHING RUGGED Lumberjack chic is having a moment! Cozy up in buffalo checks, lug-soled boots or other things fit for a log cabin. SWEATER COAT, $250, DRESS, $98, AND HAT, $45, ARITZIA.COM. RING, $10, CHARMING CHARLIE.COM. RING (WORN THROUGHOUT ON LEFT HAND), LORI’S OWN. PURSE, $225, ARITZIA.COM. SOCKS (SIMILAR), ROOTS. COM. BOOTS, $250, PIKOLINOS.COM. NICE VIEWS Walk among the treetops at the Cliffwalk, a series of winding walkways set 300 feet above the Capilano River. capbridge.com BEAUTY NOTE MONOCHROMATIC MAKEUP Blend a nude cream lip color on lips, cheeks and even eyelids for a fresh, minimalist effect. LUST: BAREMINERALS GEN NUDE RADIANT LIPSTICK IN HONEYBUN, $20, SEPHORA.COM. MUST: MAYBELLINE NEW YORK COLOR SENSATIONAL THE BUFFS LIP COLOR IN NUDE LUST, $7. FIND IT NOW: Score what you…

Q MY BATHROOM IS TEENY. ANY STORAGE TRICKS? — Patricia C. Yes! These simple solutions will control clutter and free up precious space. JEFFREY PHILLIP GH ORGANIZING EXPERT @jeffrey_phillip STASH TOWELS UP HIGH. Overhead wall space often goes unused. Have tall ceilings? Install a metal or wood shelf above the door frame to act as bonus storage for towels and linens. MOVE MEDS ELSEWHERE. Storing medications in the bathroom is not ideal — humidity and high temps can cause them to degrade. If possible, keep them in your bedroom. CREATE YOUR OWN “SALON.” Under the sink is the best spot for beauty necessities. Hang your hairdryer and curling iron on Command hooks inside the cabinet door. Then fill one side of the cabinet with Elfa drawers or other stackables to hold…

How might she change your life? GOOD HOUSEKEEPING A t first glance, Gretchen Carlson looks like any soccer mom chauffeuring her kids through her bucolic ’burb of Greenwich, CT — blond, pretty, smart and fit. But that’s where the resemblance ends. The truth is, Gretchen is not just smart, but a Stanford grad and a seasoned network TV news anchor; not just pretty, but a former Miss America — and a leading force behind waking our country up to the realities of sexual harassment of women in the workplace. Last July, she accused her former employer at Fox News, Roger Ailes, of firing her in retaliation for her refusing his sexual advances. In September, she was awarded a settlement reported to be worth $20 million. And she’s mad. “This is…

TAKE $1,500 OFF YOUR GROCERY BUDGET GET REWARDS FOR SHOPPING SAVE OVER $10,000 THIS YEAR! CUT TV COSTS BY 70% NEVER IMPULSESHOP AGAIN Turn $1 into $1,378! Put a buck into a savings jar this week, $2 next week, $3 the next, etc. Up the amount by a dollar a week for the rest of the year. Without ever parting with more than $52 at once, you’ll end up with over $1,300 in 52 weeks! cut the cable cord. Ditch your old-school contract in favor of subscription services like Hulu, Netflix and HBO Now and save over $800. Instead of shelling out an average of $100 every month, you can get all three (with thousands of movies, shows and original content) starting at just $31. CAROLYN FORT É GH CLEANING…

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT SPREAD 1. Roast 1 c. hazelnuts on rimmed baking sheet in 375°F oven 10 min., shaking once or twice. Wrap hot hazelnuts in kitchen towel and roll vigorously to remove most of peel; cool completely. 2. In food processor, process peeled hazelnuts and ½ tsp. salt until mostly smooth and runny, about 8 min., stopping and scraping side of bowl occasionally. 3. In med. bowl, melt 3½ oz. dark chocolate, chopped, in microwave in 20-sec. intervals; stir in 1 c. sweetened condensed milk and 2 Tbsp. light corn syrup. Add chocolate mixture to pureed hazelnuts; pulse until just combined. Makes about 2 c. Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 2 weeks. 4 TASTY WAYS TO SERVE IT NO-BAKE MOCHA CHEESECAKE With mixer on high speed,…

GH CHEMI STRY LAB tried + tested Our Lab vetted popular make-at-home formulas to find the fluffiest, coldest and most packable recipe for faux snow No winter wonderland where you live? Make your own frosty fun! Our experts loved that the “snow” felt cool even when left at room temperature for over two hours. Plus, it’s stiff enough to mold into balls. We suggest taking it outside — it’s messy — but the kids will have fun pelting one another all the same. #GHSEALOFCUTE MY_FURRY_BABIES Sometimes one coat of fur just isn’t enough. SEE YOUR PHOTO HERE! Tag your pet’s ridiculously adorable moments with #GHSealofCute on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter, and a photo of your furry or feathered (or even finny!) friend could appear in a future issue of Good…