Innehållsförteckning för January 2017 från Good Housekeeping

I was never a very sporty kid. I did love to swim at my grandma’s cottage — I learned to water-ski there, and I also downhill-skied almost every weekend with my family. But when I went off to college, I lost all connection to that childhood activity. Skiing seemed too expensive, I had to work through the summers and I had never really developed any sort of fitness routine. By age 30, I was terribly out of shape — at a time when bad habits start catching up! I knew I needed to do something, but had no clue where to start. What about yoga? Isn’t everyone a fan? Turns out, not me. It feels like soooo much work (eek!). I tried various other fitness programs and even a couch-potato-to-marathon…

WORK PLAY more for less Put an ! on your outfit with these fab finds UNDER $35 Find it now: Shop this page at keep.com/GH.…

YOU COULD WIN BEAUTY LOOT!* bit.ly/2ePGi9S 1. DRESS UP YOUR EYES. We don’t know what’s more dazzling, the couture-inspired sequin design of these shadows or their range of wearable, eyebrightening metallic shades. 2. BOOST YOUR BALM. EOS gets an upgrade with sleek black packaging and a subtle, flattering pearlescent shimmer that makes lips look fuller. 3. PRIMP ON THE FLY. This compact mirror comes decked out in a whimsical original design by London artist Kristjana Williams — and one side is magnifying! 4. SPRITZ ON A CHIC SCENT. Turkish rose and suede musk make for a fragrance as timeless as Coach’s leather bags. 5. ADD PIZZAZZ TO YOUR PUCKER. Like ruby slippers for lips, this sparkle-flecked red is sure to turn heads (pair with nude makeup for a sophisticated effect).…

PRESENTED BY VASELINE MATURE SKIN REJUVENATION I’m a 51-year-old mom. Up until the past year, my skin was always smooth, soft and healthy. Almost out of nowhere, I noticed my skin was flaky in some areas. My lower back and upper legs, in particular, were really itchy, and when fall and the cool weather hit, my skin got so dry, it had a stinging sensation. What could I do to prevent this from happening? ANSWER Without meeting you or examining you, my first thought is that you’ve started menopause, also known as perimenopause. The good news is that dry skin is a very common concern for women starting around this age. Since the body undergoes serious changes during menopause, this specific problem can happen to anyone. Even a woman who…

organizing advice @jeffrey_phillip 1 CREATE AN “OUT” BOX. Toss items you no longer need or want in a bin you keep in your closet, mudroom or garage. When it’s full, donate or recycle the items and start again. 2 TIDY IN 10. Dedicate 10 minutes each day to quick, high-impact cleaning — say, fluffing sofa throw pillows, straightening shoes in the entryway or emptying the kitchen sink. 3 PRETTY UP YOUR STORAGE SOLUTIONS. Think outside the standard plastic bin. Leave the organizing aisle and shop for decorative boxes, seagrass baskets and glass jars to uniquely house all your stuff (the GH Institute recommends householdessential.com). They’re just as useful and infinitely prettier. 4 HAVE THEME NIGHTS. Designate dinners like Taco Tuesday or Meatless Monday to vary meals and simplify grocery store…

XOXO, LAUREN IT’S NOT EXACTLY glamorous to be an up-and-coming actress. Just ask Lauren Graham, who responds by breaking into a version of the 1994 Cascade ad she was in six years before she starred as Lorelai Gilmore. “My husband — he loves doing the dishes,” she laughs. “He always scrapes the plates, and he never, ever overloads.” In fact, Lauren, 49, who also played another single mom, Sarah Braverman, on Parenthood, is as down-to-earth as they come, as her hilarious new memoir, Talking as Fast as I Can, makes abundantly clear. These days, you can find Lauren (who really does talk fast!) in an office near her home, working on a second novel (the first came out in 2014) and producing a screenplay. While cracking jokes between sips of…

AT-HOME FITNESS SPECIAL 2017 MEET DAILY BURN’S BEST: Erika Shannon “Exercise is wired to the heart — it directly affects your quality of life.” GET THE GEAR TOP, GAP.COM. LEGGINGS, NUXACTIVE.COM. NIKE SNEAKERS, ZAPPOS.COM. 1 TAKE FLIGHT WORKS: back, arms, core, glutes Lie on belly with arms overhead, gripping a hand towel. Keeping towel taut, lift torso and legs, then pull towel toward chest (A). Hold two seconds, then reach arms forward (B) before lowering for one rep. Do 12 reps. MAKE IT EASIER: Place towel on floor with hands on top, then press into floor to lift torso and slide hands toward chest. Or, leave legs down. MAKE IT HARDER: Do three pull-ins before lowering torso. 2 DOUBLE-TIME WORKS: shoulders, core, biceps, triceps, quads, adductors, abductors Stand with left…

LAST YEAR, I MADE A RESOLUTION to be a more fun parent. Some time around January 3, I resolved instead to be a more fun person. With two little kids, a full-time job (I’m the breadwinner) and a busy volunteer schedule, it didn’t seem like an easy resolution to keep. But given my growing sense of resentment over my general load of responsibilities, I knew it was one I needed to make. So here’s what I did: The first Thursday evening in January, I drove to the YMCA. I walked into the gymnastics center and gave a nod to the other moms sitting on the bleachers. But instead of joining them to watch tiny tots learning to do handsprings, I took off my shoes and stepped onto the mat…

SPINACH & PROSCIUTTO FRITTATA MUFFINS PREP 20 MINUTES TOTAL 50 MINUTES 6 lg. eggs ½ c. milk ¾ c. soft goat cheese, crumbled 5 oz. baby spinach, wilted and chopped ½ c. roasted red pepper, diced 2 oz. prosciutto, sliced into ribbons 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 12-c. muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. 2. In lg. bowl, beat eggs, milk, ¼ tsp. salt and ⅛ tsp. black pepper. Stir in cheese, spinach and roasted red pepper. 3. Divide batter among muffin-pan cups (about ¼ c. each), top with prosciutto and bake 20 to 25 min. or until just set in the center. 4. Cool on rack 5 min., then remove from cups. Serve warm. Can be refrigerated up to 4 days; microwave on High 30 sec. to reheat.…

No purchase necessary to enter or win. Sponsored by Hearst Communications, Inc. Important notice: You may be charged for visiting the mobile website in accordance with the terms of your service agreement with your carrier. Odds of winning will depend upon the total number of eligible entries received. Must be a legal resident of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia or Canada (excluding Quebec) who has reached the age of majority in his or her state, territory or province at the time of entry. Void in Puerto Rico and where prohibited by law. JANUARY BEAUTY LOOT SWEEPSTAKES (page 22) From December 1, 2016, at 12:01 A.M. (ET) to January 31, 2017, at 11:59 P.M. (ET), visit goodhousekeeping.com/januarybeautyloot on a computer or a wireless device and complete and submit…

YOU COULD WIN A $25,000 HOME MAKEOVER!* bit.ly/2e5r3s5 1 GRAND PRIZE $25,000 TO UPDATE YOUR SPACE GH and online design service Havenly want to make your decor dreams come true — and the lucky winner’s makeover may even be featured in an upcoming issue of GH! Enter for a chance to win a $25,000(!) transformation: • Tell us why you need the pros to help revamp your room(s). Is your living room feeling dated? Spill your design dilemmas! • Attach photos of the room(s) you’d like to tackle. Make sure the photos are well-lit and show off the space from all angles. Enter now at goodhousekeeping.com/havenly. 2 GH WANTS TO SEND YOU TO THE VIP PREMIERE SCREENING OF THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE! Enter for a chance to win a trip…

GH TEXT I LES LAB CLEANING TIP CUFF STUFF Restore knit cuffs (stretched from pushing the sleeves up) with a shot of steam from an iron or a garment steamer (see our Lab pick on page 51).…

GH BEAUTY LAB 1 LAYER UP. You pile on clothes in the winter — do the same with skincare products. Applying a face serum under your lotion, cream and/or sunscreen both A.M. and P.M. can diminish lines and pores plus firm and brighten, says Joshua Zeichner, M.D., a dermatologist at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. LAB TIP: Give each product a minute to be absorbed. (See our Beauty Lab top-tested serums, page 30.) 2 CHANGE TO OIL. Oil on your face doesn’t seem so slick?! Au contraire! The Beauty Lab found that face oils can plump, firm, enhance radiance and reduce the look of lines. Aren’t a fan of the grease? Mix a drop of face oil into a dab of your go-to cream for a boost. GH…

JUST ADD A… posh collar A trusty camel coat looks so brand-new with a faux-fur scarf at a price that’s nice. COAT, $80, US.BOOHOO.COM. COLLAR, $18, FOREVER21.COM. LAYER ON A… fancy puffer No longer just for the slopes, the latest jackets have fashion-y details like metallic edging and cropped sleeves. the INSPO BUTTON UP… embellished denim Buy (or DIY) trendy looser-fit(!) styles with playful patches, embroidery and more. Jean-ius! YOU COULD WIN THIS DRAPER JAMES COAT!* bit.ly/2f9ASDZ THROW TOGETHER… anything pale pink What’s haute in pink is this soft, delicate shade on everything from a rosy bomber to a tulle twirler. MORE PINK, PLEASE! the INSPO LOOK FOR A… throwback jean jacket Sleeveless, oversize or almost acidwashed, the new denim toppers have an ’80s vibe that’s in right now. PIN-SPIRATION…

expert advice GH CLEANING LAB I HOSTED A PARTY, AND NOW THERE’S A WHITE RING ON MY TABLE. ANYTHING I CAN DO? — Sandy G. A: White rings appear when condensation from wet glasses or hot dishes gets trapped in the wood’s finish. (That’s why trivets and coasters are so great.) To remove the ring, place a thick towel on top and press with a warm, dry iron for five to 10 seconds. (Tip: To avoid further damaging the wood, make sure the steam is off, and don’t touch the wood with the iron.) The gentle heat will “open up” the wood’s finish ever so slightly, and the towel will absorb the moisture. Repeat until the ring disappears, then polish and buff the area. Ring? What ring? GH Lab pick:…

FOCUS ON POSTURE For the best sweat session, maintain correct form. Keep your head up and core engaged, and avoid leaning on the machine (which makes it less challenging and burns fewer calories). Remember, if you can easily chat, you’re not getting a good workout. USE THE MOVING HANDLES Some people pay attention only to leg movements, but actively pushing and pulling tones your upper back, shoulders and arms — and maximizes your calorie burn, since you’re using more muscle groups. (At the gym, always choose a handled machine.) GO BACKWARD, TOO You want to look good coming and going, so work the muscles on the backs of your legs by reversing direction. This, as well as varying the incline, helps keep muscles balanced. best of the test 90/100 YOU…

RECIPES TESTED TIL PERFECT  TASTES LIKE THE WEEKEND Tomato Soup Mac ’n’ Cheese PREP 5 MINUTES TOTAL 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES 1 lb. cavatappi pasta 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter ¼ c. all-purpose flour 2½ c. whole milk 1 lb. American cheese, chopped 1½ c. marinara sauce 2 Tbsp. tomato paste 2 Tbsp. coarse bread crumbs Nonstick cooking spray 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat lg. covered saucepot of water to boiling on high. Add pasta; cook 5 min. Drain well. 2. Meanwhile, in 5- to 6-qt. saucepot, melt butter on med. Sprinkle flour over butter. Cook 1 min., stirring. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth. Add ¼ tsp. salt. Heat to boiling on high, whisking often. Reduce heat; simmer 2 min. or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat…

GH BEAUTY LAB APRIL FRANZI N O BEAUTY DIRECTOR @aprilfranzino What’s the best concealer to minimize undereye wrinkles and dark circles? — Rhoda H. A: For the delicate undereye area, you want a creamy formula — it’ll hydrate and plump lines instead of making them look dry and cakey. Go for full, rather than sheer, pigment coverage to hide dark shadows. GH Lab pick: In the Beauty Lab’s concealer test, Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Lift and Firm Concealer ($21) was best at hiding dark circles while smoothing fine eye-area wrinkles. NO MATTER WHAT I DO, MY HAIR WON’T HOLD A CURL. HELP! — Lori J. A: Curl fallout is one of the top styling complaints I hear. But “all types of hair are capable of holding a curl,” says Suave Professionals…

OUR CRITERIA We evaluated the newest serums, rating them for performance on: Wrinkle reduction Firming Age spot fading Pore minimization Texture smoothing 82/100 WINNER BEST FIRMER + BRIGHTENER The top perfomer in the test, Clinique received the highest scores for reducing both brown spots and pores as well as firming and softening. TESTER NOTES Consumers rated it fastest to be absorbed, with all agreeing that it had a nice texture, and it was the best at brightening and evening skin tone. “My jaw seems lifted and more defined,” one raved. “I will definitely purchase,” two said. LAB LOWDOWN It increased skin’s firmness by 24%, and digital imaging showed a 7% improvement in both visible brown spots and pores after four weeks of use. CLINIQUE SMART CUSTOM-REPAIR SERUM, $60 80/100 RUNNER-UP…

GET THIS LOOK | CHAIR FABRIC, BLACK DALMATION DOTS BY BLISSDESIGNSTUDIO, SPOONFLOWER.COM. LEFT: FRONTIER STRIPE RUG, FROM $70, AND JANA BEK DESIGN HAND PAINTED BRUSHSTROKE LAMP, $450, SHOPSOCIETYSOCIAL.COM. LIPPA MARBLE SIDE TABLE, $190, LEXMOD.COM. TASSEL PILLOW, $129, KATESPADE.COM. BEL AIR MINI SCOOP VASE, $98, JONATHANADLER.COM. DRAPERY FABRIC, IKAT STRIE IN PEWTER, SARAH RICHARDSON HARMONY AT KRAVET, KRAVET.COM. RIGHT: FLOKATI RUG, FROM $198, SERENAANDLILY.COM. BLACK BURNSIDE BUFFALO CHECK PILLOW, FROM $65, CAITLINWILSON.COM. SLIM SIDE TABLE, $125, AKRONSTREET, ETSY.COM. VASE, $32, MARYMEESTUDIO, ETSY.COM. Find it now: Score what you see on these pages at keep.com/GH. FRESH MODERN PRETTY COZY…

GH CLEANING LAB MACHINE WASH, NORMAL CYCLE Dots indicate water temperature: one for cold, two for warm and three for hot. BLEACH A blank triangle means any bleach is safe. An “X” means “Do not use bleach.” TUMBLE DRY Circle’s empty? Any heat is safe. As with washing, dots indicate temperature. DO NOT WRING Twisting and wringing can cause damage. Gently squeeze water out instead. IRON Can be ironed dry or with steam — dots indicate heat (three for high, two for medium and so on). For more care-label symbols, visit goodhouse keeping.com /laundrysymbols.…

AT-HOME FITNESS SPECIAL 2017 YOU COULD WIN THIS TOP-TESTED ELLIPTICAL! See p. 135…

best of the test YOU COULD WIN THESE TOP-TESTED LEGGINGS See p. 135 97/100 WINNER C9 CHAMPION EMBRACE LEGGINGS WITH MESH 96/100 RUNNER-UP LANDS’ END SPEED CROP PANT 95/100 RUNNER-UP ATHLETA STEALTH CAPRI 94/100 RUNNER-UP UNDER ARMOUR COLDGEAR AUTHENTIC LEGGINGS 92/100 RUNNER-UP LULULEMON WUNDER UNDER CROP III FULL-ON LUON GH TEXTTILES LAB HOW WE TESTED We evaluated new and best-selling styles on: Fabric durability Opacity Stretch recovery Moisture-wicking Comfort & fit + FOR MORE TESTED LEGGINGS, GO TO GOODHOUSEKEEPING.COM/WORKOUTLEGGINGS.…

LEMON-DILL CHICKEN MEATBALL SOUP 1. In 6- to 7-qt. saucepot on med., cook 2 carrots, sliced; 2 stalks celery, sliced; and 1 sm. onion, chopped, in 2 Tbsp. olive oil 10 min., stirring. Add 5 c. lower-sodium chicken broth and 3 c. water; heat to boiling on high. Stir in 1¾ c. bulgur. Reduce heat; simmer 8 to 10 min. or until bulgur is almost tender. 2. Meanwhile, combine 12 oz. ground chicken breast, ¼ c. finely chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp. grated lemon zest and ¼ tsp. each salt and pepper. Form chicken mixture into 1-in. balls; add to simmering soup along with ¼ tsp. salt. Cook 6 min. or until cooked through.  SERVES 4 ABOUT 435 CALS, 22 G PROTEIN, 53 G CARBS, 16 G FAT (1 G…

Good news for little ones who can’t make it to midnight without melting down: It’s always 12 A.M. somewhere! Thanks to the magic of time zones, you can “jet off” to England to ring in 2017 the U.K. way at 7 P.M. ET, then hit your next country an hour later to enjoy its snacks and crafts. Children will learn interesting cultural traditions and new ways of celebrating. Flip the page for more fun ideas! “FISH” AND “CHIPS” Fill a cupcake liner with Goldfish and potato chips, then glue a sign to a coffee stirrer. Download ours at goodhousekeeping.com/fishandchips. FAMILY ROOM midnight madness 9 P.M. ET Brazil GIRLS (AND BOYS) FROM IPANEMA Make your living room a Brazilian beach with palm fronds, fruity cups and a hand-painted banner in the…

WHY IT EARNED THE GH SEAL The Lands’ End Squall Parka wowed our Textile experts, acing tests for fabric strength, pilling resistance and comfort in below-freezing temperatures. Here are some standout features: 1 ANTISTATIC LINING Specially designed fleece means no clingy clothes or hairs when you take it off. 2 WATERPROOF AND WINDPROOF SHELL Snow, wind and rain can’t penetrate the quality nylon weave. 3 ULTRA-DURABLE CONSTRUCTION It showed no signs of fading or damage after five full wash cycles. 4 SEALED SEAMS Even holes made during stitching are reinforced with a special invisible tape, so it keeps you (and yours) warm and dry in all weather conditions. 5 GROW-A-LONG SLEEVES Arms on kids’ styles can be extended up to 1½ inches, so growth spurts are NBD. WE STAND BEHIND…