Innehållsförteckning för May 2017 från Good Housekeeping

KRISTEN SALADINO FASHION DIRECTOR LORI BE RGAMOT TO STYLE DIRECTOR Cool Chic “This dark-denim skirt is a modern, clean update to the usual jean skirt.” DENIM SKIRT The longer frayed hemline and pencil shape are oh, so 2017! EARL JEAN SKIRT, $46, VONMAUR.COM Pretty Polished “A ’70s-inspired buttonfront skirt is the ultimate day-to-play piece.” UNDER $50…

SKIN-BALANCING MOISTURIZER NEUTROGENA OIL-FREE MOISTURE FOR COMBINATION SKIN, $11 The ultimate choice for the lotion-averse, GH Seal holder Neutrogena is a light, mild fragrance- and oil-free formula that balances your complexion by hydrating dry areas while canceling shine in oilier spots. LAB LOWDOWN Our evaluations verified that the glycerin-based formula moisturizes skin for up to four hours and is absorbed quickly, leaving a soft, nongreasy finish that won’t congest pores. NEXT-LEVEL NOURISHING FACE OIL LAURA MERCIER INFUSION DE ROSE NOURISHING OIL, $65, SEPHORA Of 56 facial oils assessed (the biggest Beauty Lab test ever!), Laura Mercier outshone all others. Its combination of plant oils, like sunflower and rose hip, made for serious skin softening. TESTER NOTES “It gave me back that dewy look I hadn’t seen in so long,” one…

HEAVY-HITTING HAND CREAM VASELINE INTENSIVE CARE HAND REPAIR FRAGRANCEFREE LOTION, $4 The best value of 22 hand creams tested, fragrance-free Vaseline out-moisturized competition six times its price. TESTER NOTES “It kept my hands from cracking,” one said. “I didn’t need to reapply,” even “through numerous washings,” remarked another. LAB LOWDOWN Measurements on the Lab’s Corneometer (a device that gauges skin’s hydration level) showed a 35% elevation in hands’ moisturization over six hours. BEST-IN-CLASS BODY LOTION EUCERIN PROFESSIONAL REPAIR EXTREMELY DRY SKIN LOTION, $13 For heavy-duty hydration, look no further than GH Seal holder Eucerin’s lotion with potent skin nourishers like ceramides and shea butter, proven to repair even the driest skin. LAB LOWDOWN The rich blend cures rough, flaky, itchy and parched skin by strengthening its barrier, which locks in…

TWO-IN-ONE STRAIGHTENER DAFNI HAIR STRAIGHTENING CERAMIC BRUSH, $150, AMAZON.COM Heat up the Dafni tool, a new brush-straightener hybrid, to comb and smooth large swaths of hair in one stroke. TESTER NOTES “My hair straightened faster than with a flat iron,” one said. “I would switch to this,” said a second. LAB LOWDOWN The brush heated up fast (for safety, use with a styling glove, available at beauty-supply stores) and was effective at straightening a wide range of lengths, textures and thicknesses. It was easy to use, especially when it came to reaching the top and back of the head. MIND-BENDING CURLING IRON HOT TOOLS PROFESSIONAL CURLBAR, $100, ULTA This new ergonomic Hot Tools curler changes the game by changing the angle of its wand, making it easier to wrap hair…

MEET THE FAMILY This cozy apartment was a bachelor pad! Crystal Palecek, cofounder of Rue magazine, transformed it when she and furniture designer husband Andrew got hitched. Fast-forward: Now the pair are parents to sons Benjamin, 2, and newborn Luke. SAN FRANCISCO TRENDING BLACK TRIM Paint doors or windows in a shiny high-contrast finish. LIVING ROOM A fresh coat of Benjamin Moore Simply White and snowy Hunter Douglas Roman shades create a bright and airy backdrop. READING NOOK The gallery wall of framed photographs is a chance to showcase beautiful art…and a sneaky distraction from the TV. A trio of étagères provide chic storage. TRENDINGGLOBE PENDANTS Hang one of these lights over a table solo, or hang multiples over an island or a bar. DINING ROOM Modern chairs in cashew leather…

MAKE IT 10 IN MINUTES BEST-EVER MARSHMALLOWS 1. Place ½ c. cold water in bowl of stand mixer; sprinkle with 3 packets (¼ oz. each) unflavored gelatin. 2. In 2-qt. saucepan, combine 1½ c. granulated sugar, 1 c. light corn syrup, ½ c. water and ¼ tsp. salt; cook on med.- high to 240°F on candy thermometer, 6 to 13 min.; remove from heat. 3. With mixer on low speed, carefully drizzle sugar syrup into gelatin. Beat on high 15 min. or until very thick. Beat in 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract. 4. In med. bowl, whisk ½ c. confectioners’ sugar and ¼ c. cornstarch. Line 13" by 9" baking pan with parchment; dust heavily with cornstarch mixture. Transfer marshmallow mixture to prepared pan, spreading with greased spatula. Dust top with remaining…

WHILE MY MOM PROUDLY DISPLAYS pictures of her grandchildren in her home, there are very few of her with my dad and even fewer of just her, especially from when she was younger. Who was that girl before she was my mother? I found out one afternoon not long ago, when I was over at my parents’ house collecting old books and journals I’d stored in their basement. Off in a corner sat a dusty photo album, one I hadn’t known existed. I’d always believed we’d lost all our photographs in the boxes that went missing in customs when our family immigrated from South Africa to Canada, boxes that contained parts of our past I wouldn’t remember and would never see, but about which I’d learned through others’ recollections. And…

GH CLEANING LAB HOW WE TESTED We evaluated the newest irons and steamers for: Steam output Ease of use Wrinkle removal Heat-up time Iron temperature 91/100 WINNER ALL-STAR A brand known for its hair-straightening tools, CHI is now smoothing fabric, too. In our test, this model did a top job smoothing toughto- iron swatches, like linen and heavy cotton. Its steam burst was the most powerful of all, and its large water tank requires fewer refills. The lighted digital display and retractable cord are great perks. LAB LOWDOWN For similar results without some of the frills, this iron’s sister model, the CHI Professional Iron, $60, came in a very close second overall. 89/100 RUNNER-UP NICE PRICE This classic T-fal Powerglide achieved impressive wrinkleremoval scores for an iron at this price,…

OUR GH DO DIET PROMISE TO YOU Fed up with living in a world of don’ts? So are we. That’s why we developed the Do Diet, a radical new way of living that’s full of easy do’s to get you on the healthiest (happiest!) track. JESSAMYN STANLEY HATED YOGA when she was a teenager and her aunt dragged her to a class. “I thought it was terrible,” she says. “I mean, it was very smelly and hot, and everyone in the room was really, really good at it.” Surrounded by limber, experienced yogis, Jessamyn felt intimidated and uncomfortable. “I was fat and 16,” she explains. She left halfway through. Now Jessamyn, 29, is an accidental social media star with hundreds of thousands of followers who turn to her Instagram feed…

THE TEA LOVER’S TEA The exceptional fresh taste of Pure Leaf tea comes from delicate tea leaves, kept long, then simply picked, rolled and expertly crafted. So their natural tea essence shines through. We love tea the way you love tea – simple and real. Pureleaf.com TIMEWISE REPAIR® VOLU-FIRM® SET Restore what was lost and lift away the years with this scientifically innovative regimen that proves it’s never too late to help rescue skin from the damage of the past and recapture a vision of youthfulness. marykay.com FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1932 Since we introduced our easy-as-pie crust mix in 1932, we’ve been finding delicious ways to bring people together. To this day, our family still loves creating mixes to make and share with the people you love. Krusteaz.com Part of…

Menu All-Day Brunch Strawberry Cheesecake Flapjacks p 131 Chard & Gruyère Eggs in the Hole p 131 Menu Afternoon Tea Finger Sandwiches p 134 Very Berry Cream Tartlets p 134 Menu Sunday Dinner Lemony Herb Roast Chicken p 132 Fast & Fresh Sides p 132 TASTES LIKE THE WEEKEND Strawberry Cheesecake Flapjacks PREP 15 MINUTES TOTAL 50 MINUTES 3/4 c. low-sugar strawberry preserves 8 oz. strawberries,hulled and halved 2 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/8 tsp. salt 2½ c. lowfat buttermilk 2 lg. eggs 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract ½ tsp. finely grated lemon zest 6 oz. cream cheese,softened 3 Tbsp. butter Confectioners’ sugar for garnish 1. In med. bowl, microwave preserves on High 1 min. or until melted. Stir in strawberries; set aside. In…

Nestled on a quiet beach at the eastern tip of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancún is a hot destination for good times and sun. Laze the day away poolside or take advantage of the resort’s fabulous amenities! YOU COULD WIN THIS $5,000 GETAWAY* Enter at bit.ly/2m6zvga ENDLESS ENTERTAINMENT Just try prying the hotel’s youngest guests from the new Coral KidZ Club! Children 3 to 12 are free to roam the massive play space and kitchen, supervised by certified hotel staff. Tween techies can choose interactive computer or video games while the 3-to-5 crowd explores city-, park- and jungle-themed rooms. Broadway stars in training command the spotlight on the stage, complete with a digital backdrop, and the wardrobe options rival Hamilton’s. SEE-WORTHY Dine alfresco with breathtaking views.…

kind cycle 1 THIS TOTE SAVES LIVES! I’m so excited to team up with The Floating Hospital — a do-good organization that provides free medical care to families. The nonprofit, which has been helping moms and kids since 1866, originally brought poor families on board ships in the summer to escape hot, unsanitary tenements, enjoy the sea breeze for a day and receive medical advice, food, clothing and more. Good Housekeeping helped design this vintage-photo tote honoring that history of kindness, just in time for your own summer beach escapes. All proceeds will go toward crucial health services for women and children living in domestic violence safe houses. Keep an eye out for the Kind Cycle heart (above) in every issue for more companies and people giving back! YOU COULD…

HERO HYDRATING NIGHT CREAM CAUDALIE RESVERATROL LIFT NIGHT INFUSION CREAM, $76, SEPHORA With grape seed oil and the antioxidant resveratrol (derived from grapevines), this silky Caudalie cream proved to be a powerful hydrator and smoother. TESTER NOTES “It didn’t leave my face greasy,” one said. “My skin felt soft when I woke up,” said another. LAB LOWDOWN It scored among the highest in our night cream test for moisturization, increasing it 43% over six hours. The Lab’s Visia complexion analyzer’s digital imaging showed a 12% improvement in skin texture. ULTRA-FIRMING NIGHT CREAM L’ORÉAL PARIS REVITALIFT VOLUME FILLER NIGHT CREAM, $25 Light in feel (and price!), this gel-like L’Oréal cream received high marks for firming and moisturizing. LAB LOWDOWN It led to a 36% uptick in skin’s firmness in four weeks,…

EASIEST-EVER EYE SHADOW BENEFIT THEY’RE REAL DUO SHADOW BLENDER, $24, ULTA This Benefit compact’s genius round sponge deposits two complementary shadow shades perfectly on lids in a swipe. TESTER NOTE “I got a pretty look in seconds with almost zero effort or blending needed.” LASTING MATTE LIP CRAYON BITE BEAUTY HIGH PIGMENT PENCIL, $24, SEPHORA In 19 shades from subtle nude to bold red, Bite Beauty was on point in the Lab’s lip crayon test for great color payoff. LAB LOWDOWN The creamy, easy-to-use twist-up pencil rated highest for its rich color, long-lasting results and “desirable matte finish.” GLOSSY SHINE LIP CRAYON REVLON LACQUER BALM, $9 Revlon beat the competition for softness and glossiness. LAB LOWDOWN It got its high score for being the most moisturizing, smooth and shiny (also:…

DOUBLE-DUTY SHAMPOO HEAD & SHOULDERS DRY SCALP CARE SHAMPOO WITH 3 ACTION FORMULA, $6 A GH Seal-holding shampoo that boosts hair health from the scalp all the way down to the ends, iconic Head & Shoulders combats flakes with the active ingredient pyrithione zinc and dryness with sweet almond oil. LAB LOWDOWN Our scientists confirmed that this formula totally eliminated flaking in six weeks and moisturized hair and scalp. NOURISHING SHAMPOO PANTENE PRO-V DAMAGE DETOX DAILY REVITALIZING SHAMPOO, $5 Cutting-edge technology in Pantene’s new shampoo deposits strengthening lipids while removing dulling, damaging buildup. TESTER NOTE “My hair was so bouncy and somehow felt stronger and denser, too.” MULTIUSE HAIR CREAM NEXXUS CITY SHIELD DD CRÈME, $22, CVS The jack-of-all-trades of hair products, this new Nexxus hair cream with wheat protein…

MIRACLE ANTI-AGERS INSTANT WRINKLE FILLER GH SEAL HOLDER MARY KAY VOLU-FILL DEEP WRINKLE FILLER, $45, MARYKAY.COM P.M. RETINOL TREATMENT GH SEAL HOLDER MARY KAY TIMEWISE REPAIR VOLU-FIRM NIGHT TREATMENT WITH RETINOL, $52, MARYKAY.COM BRIGHTENING FACE LOTION GH SEAL HOLDER GARNIER SKINACTIVE CLEARLY BRIGHTER BRIGHTENING & SMOOTHING DAILY MOISTURIZER SPF 15, $15 OUTSTANDING SKINCARE LIGHTWEIGHT MOISTURIZER GH SEAL HOLDER NEUTROGENA HYDRO BOOST WATER GEL, $19 TIME-SAVING FACE WIPES GH SEAL HOLDER OLAY DAILY FACIALS DAILY CLEAN 4-IN-1 WATER ACTIVATED CLEANSING CLOTHS, $7 SENSITIVE-SKIN MOISTURIZER GH SEAL HOLDER NEUTROGENA OIL-FREE MOISTURE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN, $11 NONGREASY FACE SUNSCREEN COPPERTONE CLEARLYSHEER FACES SUNSCREEN SPF 30, $10 ANTIOXIDANT DAY CREAM WITH SPF GH SEAL HOLDER NEUTROGENA HEALTHY SKIN FACE LOTION SPF 15, $11 GENIUS MAKEUP ANTI-AGING CC CREAM GH SEAL HOLDER OLAY TOTAL EFFECTS…

JEFFREY PHILLIP GHORGANIZING EXPERT @jeffrey_phillip CREATE DAILY TO-DO LISTS Writing down goals helps you stay focused, and checking them off gives you a sense of accomplishment. TAKE PHOTOS. Snap pictures of every room. They can serve as a blueprint for your new space and are great for nostalgia purposes. I’m all for change, but arranging your stuff in a way you’ve always enjoyed it can help you feel more settled during a transitional time. Redecorating can wait. GET THE ESSENTIALS. No one enjoys store runs when buried in boxes. Buy everything you’ll need for cleaning and organizing ahead of time. I grab multipurpose cleaner, paper towels (try GH Seal holder Bounty), shelf liners, furniture pads and Command hooks. Pack them all in one box or have them sent to your…

1S HOW-OFF SHELVES This unexpected pinky finish makes a strong case for adding color to an otherwise basic bookshelf. 2-4 Perfect Palette PAINT CORAL ROSE, SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINT CRAZY FOR YOU, BENJAMIN MOORE WALLPAPER IMPERIAL TRELLIS II, SCHUMACHER SHOP THIS ISSUE Find it now at keep.com/GH. GET THE LOOK | ADRILUNASTUDIO ABSTRACT PRINTS IN PINK AND BLUE, FROM $35, ETSY.COM. LULA VASE, FROM $159, CRATEANDBARREL.COM. 5 LET THE SUNSHINE IN Guarantee a spectacular view 24/7 with a sunset print in a copper frame. MARSHY COVE PRINT BY FIELD AND SKY, FROM $47, MINTED.COM 6 style-spiration So-right-now “paper bag” trousers in the soft pastel are even more versatile than jeans. 7 LIP SERVICE This plumping lippy gives buildable coverage without gloss’s trademark stick. BAREMINERALS GEN NUDE LIQUID LIPCOLOR IN EXTRA, $18, SEPHORA…

SEAL PROMISE All GH Seal products are rigorously assessed by the GH Labs. We stand behind them with our exclusive refundor- replacement limited warranty.* LONG-LASTING COLOR With over 1,000 shades, Olympic One’s two-in-one exterior paint and primer is an easy, inexpensive way to transform doors and window trim as well as brick, metal or aluminum. LAB LOWDOWN It didn’t crack, peel or fade in Lab tests, and it’s designed to last in any climate.…

PENNE WITH ROASTED TOMATOES & SPRING-ONION PESTO ACTIVE 5 MINUTES TOTAL 30 MINUTES 1. Cook 1 lb. penne as label directs, reserving 3/4 c. cooking water. 2. Toss 2 med. spring onions (or 1 bunch green onions plus 1 shallot), trimmed, and 1 clove garlic with 2 tsp. olive oil; arrange on foil-lined baking sheet and broil on High 4 min. or until charred, turning over once. 3. In heavy 10-in. skillet, heat ¼ c. olive oil on med.-high. Add 1 pt. cherry tomatoes; cover. Cook 5 min. or until starting to burst. Transfer to plate, reserving oil in skillet. Cool slightly. 4. In food processor, blend 1 c. parsley, ½ c. walnuts, 3 Tbsp. lemon juice and cooked onions, garlic and reserved oil until mostly smooth, stopping to stir…

PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD FAMILY ROOM Flowerpot Cupcakes 15 flowerpot silicone baking cups (available at wilton.com) or other baking cups 1 box devil’s food cake mix ½ (14-oz.) pkg. chocolate sandwich cookies 1 can (16 oz.) chocolate frosting Orange and green fruit chews (such as Starburst, Airheads or Laffy Taffy) Thin green licorice laces (or green fruit chews cut into thin strips) Green mini candycoated chocolates 1. Spray baking cups with nonstick cooking spray and place on lg. baking sheet. 2. Prepare cake mix for cupcakes as label directs, dividing batter among baking cups. If using flowerpot molds, fill each with scant 1/3 c. batter. 3. Scrape cream filling from sandwich cookies and discard. In food processor, pulse cookies into fine crumbs (you’ll need about 3/4 c.) to make “dirt.”…

GREAT LENGTHENING MASCARA GIORGIO ARMANI BEAUTY BLACK ECSTASY MASCARA, $32, SEPHORA Giorgio Armani Beauty gave lashes enviable length. LAB LOWDOWN The light formula scored high marks among testers for enhancing length and volume. DRAMATICALLY DEFINING MASCARA COVERGIRL CLUMP CRUSHER MASCARA, $ This CoverGirl wonder wand delivered curled, defined, natural-looking lashes that, true to the name, didn’t clump. LAB LOWDOWN It was best at curling and not flaking. NO-SMUDGE EYELINER MAC COSMETICS PRO LONGWEAR EYELINER, $21 The top pencil of the Lab’s long-wear liner test, MAC went on smoothest, didn’t irritate and lasted without smudging. LAB LOWDOWN Over six hoursof wear, the color stayed true, and it was the least likely to smear among the 12 assessed. LONG-WEAR EYELINER SEPHORA COLLECTION LONG-LASTING 12 HR WEAR EYE LINER, $12 Sephora’s precise-tip liquid…

MADE-FOR-YOU FOUNDATION LANCÔME LE TEINT PARTICULIER CUSTOM MADE MAKEUP, $80, LANCOME-USA.COM Imagine having your perfect foundation made right before your eyes. It’s not just a dream, thanks to Lancôme’s new service. At the counter, a beauty advisor scans your skin tone with a device and allows you to choose your level of coverage and moisturization. Your specific skin tone pigments are then mixed with the foundation ingredients to make your personal formula (with your name on it!). LAB LOWDOWN It matched a range of light, medium and dark skin tones. Its finish earned raves, and 100% of testers continued to use it. BUZZ-WORTHY BB CREAM ESTÉE LAUDER DAYWEAR ANTI-OXIDANT BEAUTY BENEFIT BB CREME SPF 35, $42 The multitasking master of base makeup, this winning Estée Lauder BB cream provides good…

STAR SMOOTHING CREAM SUAVE PROFESSIONALS SLEEK ANTI-FRIZZ SMOOTH & SHINE CREAM, $4 This Suave cream costs less than a latte but smoothed strands better than 21 others, including luxe brands close to $40. TESTER NOTES “It worked immediately,” said one. “It kept hair from flying away even on the windiest days,” said another. Testers also loved that it made hair shiny and sleek. LAB LOWDOWN In testing, hair samples coated in the cream stood up to humidity, staying polished and un-poufy all day. VOLUMIZING DRY SHAMPOO BUMBLE AND BUMBLE PRÊT-À- POWDER, $27, SEPHORA Small package, big hair: This Bumble and Bumble powder dry shampoo pumped up the volume of and prolonged the life of testers’ styles. TESTER NOTES “My hair felt thicker,” one revealed. “It looked newly shampooed,” said another.…

something satiny Separately, silky pieces instantly dress up jeans or a tee. Wear them together to feel as if you’re in slinky PJs. RASHIDA JONES “When I am centered, I feel beautiful.” TRACE EELLIS ROSS the CONFIDENCE CHAMPION “We are the first generation of women who can choose the lives we want to live,” says Tracee, 44, star of the ABC hit Black-ish. “I had an extraordinary role model in my mother [singer Diana Ross]. She supported me in moments of disappointment and supposed failure from a standpoint of empowerment, not victimhood… partly because of that, I was able to design the life I wanted to have and feel empowered to be the woman I want to be.” a white blazer Wear it anywhere — work, brunch, you name it.…

SOFA NOVA SOFA, $1,199, ARTICLE .COM. JILL ROSENWALD CAPRI STRIPE ACCENT PILLOW, $40, NORDSTROM.COM. STONE WASHED LINEN THROW IN SKY, $150,PINECONEHILL.ANNIESELKE.COM. CREWEL MIXED STRIPES PILLOW COVER, $44, WESTELM.COM. Total $1,433 COFFEE TABLE LEONA COFFEE TABLE, $499, POTTERYBARN.COM. BRASS INSCRIPTION TRAY, $128, ANTHROPOLOGIE.COM. THRESHOLD ARTIFICIAL SUCCULENT PLANTERS, $25 AND $17, TARGET.COM. TELA CARAFE IN PINK, $53, AMARAHOME.COM. PINK COCKTAIL TUMBLERS, $51 EACH, ABCHOME.COM. COASTERS, $10 EACH, JAMALIGARDEN.COM. Total $844 SIDE TABLE HANS HOURGLASS SIDE TABLE IN POLISHED BRASS, $1,450, JONATHAN ADLER.COM. CUPCAKES AND CASHMERE MARBLE COLUMN TABLE LAMP, $134, NORDSTROM.COM. PINK VASE, $59, MARIMEKKO.COM. SWEET PEAS, $30 A BUNCH. Total $1,673 RUG MALIYA RUG IN BLUE, $989 FOR 7' 10" BY 10' 10", LULUANDGEORGIA.COM. Total $989 WALL MERCER41 AGATE IN BLUE WRAPPED CANVAS, $223, WAYFAIR.COM. PAINT, BLUE GROUND BY FARROW &…

LORI BERGAMOTTO STYLE DIRECTOR Mother’s Day gift-giving is tricky. What do you get for the woman who gave you life?! Nothing feels grand enough. But let us remind you: It really is the thought that counts. No matter what kind of mom she is — crafty, traditional, bohemian — we’ve found something she’ll love. And for more great ideas, check out our gift guide on Mall TV nationwide. posh purse NO .19 THE MINI LADY BAG SAFFIANO, $148, NEELYANDCHLOE.COM The top handle and gold hardware make this buttery leather bag feel super-polished. And that green! It’s the perfect bag to chip in with the sibs for and gift at Mother’s Day brunch (hint, hint). trusty tag MONOGRAM LUGGAGE TAG, FROM $17.50, JCREW.COM Help the mom who loves to travel do…

kind cycle Interested in doing good, but can’t find the time in your everyday life? Take a volunteer vacation! Several resorts and organizations offer the chance to give back as you kick back, and we’ve found three options perfect for your whole family: You choose how much time to donate — hours, days or more — pick your adventure and go. #bestvacationever IF YOU HAVE 2 WEEKS ME TO WE | International The social enterprise arm of the global group WE (a GH partner!) runs volunteer trips for families, teens and young adults to developing countries like India, Kenya and Ecuador throughout the year. Go and you’ll work alongside locals on projects WE Charity already has underway, such as digging trenches for water systems, laying foundations for schools, plowing fields…

GH HOME CARE LAB 1 Fold like a Gap star. Prevent creases down the fronts of shirts and keep their necklines flat by folding them in thirds. Lay facedown and turn in each side toward the middle. Fold bottom up once or twice. 2 FIGHT THE FADE. For dark or bright loads, use made-for-colors detergent (look at the label). The special formula deactivates water’s hue-fading chlorine ions. CAROLYN FORTÉ GH HOME CARE LAB DIRECTOR 3 IRON WITH EASE. Over all our years of testing, ironing boards haven’t changed much — until now. Recently we came across an innovative board that flips. Button a shirt onto the board and iron both sides by flipping it! Use like a regular board for small pieces. What a time saver! 4. Squeeze, don’t wring.…

GH TEXTILE SLAB 10 chances to WIN THIS LOOK! Details, page 136 WATERPROOF WONDER Outdoor brand Columbia has taken eco-manufacturing to a whole new level. Its latest jacket is made entirely from recycled bottles, without dyes. Its color comes from the melted plastic, so each one saves 13.5 gallons of water! LAB LOWDOWN The durable finish repels water — sans harmful PFCs (waterproofing compounds) common in rain gear. 21 BOTTLES BEACH-CLEANUP BOAT SHOES The fabric for Adidas Outdoor’s new footwear is made from bottles and other plastics that have washed up on beaches. LAB LOWDOWN Their slip-resistant soles make them perfect on deck. BEST-IN-CLASS LEGGINGS These Manduka tights, made of 88% recycled polyester, proved moisturewicking and wellconstructed in our Textiles Lab tests. Consumer testers loved the cottonlike feel and gave…

GH NUTRI T ION LAB JACLY N LONDON,M.S.,R.D GH NUTRITION DIRECTOR @jaclynlondonRD BLOAT BUSTER Puffy paunch? Cut back on bubbly drinks, gum and synthetic sugar alcohols like sorbitol and xylitol. Then deflate fast with foods that contain calcium, magnesium and potassium, such as Greek yogurt, avocados, sweet potatoes, oranges and spinach. Q I’m always constipated! What will help me get moving? — Peggi S. A: Fill that water bottle! Constipation is often the result of not drinking enough of the fluids you need to keep waste chugging through your digestive tract. Most of us need a minimum of eight cups per day, and it’s fine if that comes in the form of unsweetened beverages like coffee, tea and sparkling H₂O as well as the occasional diet soda. And don’t skimp…

FULLY LOADED FRIED-EGG BLT PREP 10 MINUTES TOTAL 15 MINUTES 1 sm. ripe avocado 2 Tbsp. light mayonnaise 1 Tbsp. basil, finely chopped 1 tsp. lemon juice 8 slices whole-grain bread, toasted 1 lg. tomato, thinly sliced 8 slices cooked bacon 4 eggs, fried as desired In sm. bowl, mash avocado, mayonnaise, basil and lemon juice with ¼ tsp. salt. Spread evenly on 4 slices bread; top each with tomato slices, 2 slices bacon, 1 fried egg and remaining bread slice. SERVES 4 ABOUT 410 CALS, 20 G PROTEIN, 29 G CARBS, 24 G FAT (6 G SAT), 7 G FIBER, 745 MG SODIUM.…

Remember putting a quarter into the machine at the supermarket, turning the heavy key, then prying open the plastic bubble to see what you’d scored? Toy makers are looking to give kids that same “my head’s gonna explode” sense of anticipation by bundling the figurines they’re already obsessed with into “blind bags,” adding the element of surprise to collecting. “Young children love unwrapping presents,” says Jeff Derevensky, Ph.D., a developmental psychologist at McGill University in Montreal. “This takes it one step further.” Some of the skills kids can learn: PATIENCE Being able to tolerate the wait to open the packs will serve them well in school, says Derevensky. OVERCOMING DISAPPOINTMENT “Some children will be upset if they don’t get what they wanted,” he says. They learn this isn’t the end…

PILOT PEN FRIXION COLORS ERASABLE MARKER PENS, $13.50 FOR PACK OF 12 COLORS, TARGET.COM WHY THEY EARNED THE GH SEAL Pilot Pen’s Frixion Colors Erasable Marker Pens impressed our engineering and creative teams, acing evaluations for erasability, quality and design. Some standout features: 1 INNOVATIVE ERASER The cap’s rubber end is specially designed to remove ink and doesn’t shed like regular pencil erasers. 2 HEAT-SENSITIVE INK Because its unique formula reacts to temperature, friction from rubbing with the eraser (which creates warmth) makes it vanish. 3 PAPER SAVER Test sheets looked like new in our erasability analysis. 4 POINTED TIP The sturdy tip holds up under pressure for supersharp lettering and fine lines. 5 VIBRANT ASSORTMENT The technology works across a rainbow of colors (12 in all), including black. WE…