Good Housekeeping July 2019

1 Wimbledon starts 2 3 4 Independence Day 5 Crested Butte Wildflower Festival, CO 6 7 8 9 Brimfield Antique Show, MA 10 11 Slurpee Day (Nab a free one at 7-Eleven!) 12 San Fermin in Nueva Orleans, LA 13 14 Bastille Day 15 16 17 Disneyland's Birthday 18 19 Cheyenne Frontier Days, WY 20 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong’s lunar walk. See page 95 for our no-bake moon cookies! 21 National Ice Cream Day 22 23 24 Ohio State Fair 25 National Wine & Cheese Day 26 National Balloon Classic, Indianola, IA 27 28 29 30 31 Maine Lobster A Festival…

Michaela McManus, mom of two and star of NBC’s drama The Village, takes us all on a trip to one of her favorite places: home! eat “For breakfast or lunch, I take my kids to Jigger’s Diner (in the town next door) for their famous joh nnycakes. You also can’t go wrong with any of the delicious seafood at Finn’s Harborside.” drink “Whenever I have friends visiting my hometown, I always bring them to Del’s for frozen lemonade. I got married in Warwick at the Aldrich Mansion, and we served Del’s with vodka as our signature drink.” explore “Goddard Memorial State Park is such a peaceful retreat for my family. My kids can kick around on the beach, follow a hiking trail through the woods in search of nature’s treasures…

DIY AMERICANA VASE White flowers like hydrangeas seem all-American when presented in a vase that evokes the stars and stripes. Measure the vase’s circumference, then cut lengths of patriotic ribbon to size and attach them with double-sided tape. NEW HOT DOG TOPPINGS Summer wouldn’t be complete without hot dogs, but try some unexpected toppings this year. These combos taste incredible: napa cabbage and scallions; purple cabbage and carrots; cucumbers and radishes. FROSTY FRUIT SLUSHIE Enjoy a refreshing drink in minutes with only four ingredients: ice, water, frozen limeade and the frozen fruit of your choice! We love raspberries, peaches and mangoes. EXTRA SEATING When the RSVPs roll in and you realize you need more surfaces, relocate indoor furniture and dust off camping gear like folding chairs and tables. Turn to…

If you’ve been inspired by something on our pages, tag it with #ghgoodstuff and we might share your post here! @BRENNAINBLISS I received this cookbook for my bridal shower last summer and it’s seriously so helpful for coming up with ideas for dinner! It has so many helpful tips and tons of recipes, it would be a great gift for someone who was getting married with maybe a cute oven mitt or an apron! WHAT WE’RE TESTING Eye Cream The area around your eyes is often the first place you notice signs of aging. That’s why the Beauty Lab is putting eye creams to the test to find the ones that really make a difference on crow’s feet, undereye bags and more. Sign up to become a GH tester today…

Push Your Chair In When You Leave the Table It might seem obvious, but don’t make someone else move it for you. Never Show Up Empty-Handed It’s the thought that counts. Bringing your host a trinket of appreciation, a bottle of wine or baked goods is a gracious way of saying thank you. Learn People’s Names Memorizing someone’s name and using it to address him or her is a sign of respect. Always RSVP Respond sooner rather than later so you won’t forget—and so your host can plan accordingly. A simple call or text will usually suffice. Ask Before Bringing a Guest Or your kids. Or your pet. Don’t assume they’re automatically invited, no matter how well you know your host or hostess. Hold the Door Instead of rushing through…

HUNT FOR TREASURE A game that also teaches a skill: Hide dollar-store booty a short walk from your campsite, then give your kids a map (make a simplified version for little ones) and directions so they can try to find it. PLAY GAMES IN THE DARK The night sky adds another layer of challenge to some simple outdoor games. Throw around a glow-in-thedark flying disc or get glow sticks and make an illuminated nighttime ring toss. ENJOY THE CLASSICS You’ve already got your sleeping bags. Put them to work like potato sacks and set up a family sack race. Bring marshmallows for s’mores and the hilarious stuff-your-mouth game Chubby Bunny.…