Innehållsförteckning för September 2021 från Good Housekeeping

Create a personalized or seasonal display in any room by hanging sentimental cards, photos and kids’ artwork from an old window frame or found object. Snag a frame with the clasps attached at your local home or craft store, or make your own: Simply hot-glue small bulldog clips to a wooden frame, then hang it somewhere that’s accessible so you can rotate the arrangement with ease. One fun approach: Use these frames as a family timeline to showcase engagement and wedding photos, baby announcements and holiday cards from each year.…

From the Editors + Experts at the Good House keeping Institute + LIPS Terracotta Touches WHAT’S NOW: This season, pumpkin spice lattes are hitting lips in more ways than one: Enter the lipcolor of fall, terracotta — a warm blend of camel-beige spiked with burnished orangey-red tones. HERE’S HOW: Wear terracotta in cream or liquid lipcolor form, pairing it with makeup colors on eyes and cheeks like bronzes and neutral browns to avoid clashing. + BROWS Voluminous Arches WHAT’S NOW: Good news for those who’ve let their eyebrows go wild as of late — the super-sculpted arches of years past have eased into a fuller, more natural look. HERE’S HOW: Step away from the tweezers and let brow hairs grow in under your arch. Glide a brow pomade, a wax…

One pattern, many options This versatile top (it’s great with a long-sleeved shirt underneath too) is so easy to make, you’ll want it in multiple color combos. Piece together a tote. For this stylish carryall, you’ll make the handles and sides separately, then use a simple joining method to attach them to the daisy square panels. See page 109 for the daisy square pattern, created by GH Design Director Mariana Tuma, who also designed the tee and the bag. Join the GH Stitch Club! Dedicated to fiber arts — crochet, knitting, macramé and more — our club will provide you with patterns that include step-by-step instructions along with how-to videos. No worries if you’re a newbie: We’ll teach you, one stitch at a time! Get full patterns at goodhousekeeping.com/stitchclub.…

Create a “room” under the stairs. Shelves and cubbies as well as built-in seating can turn a formerly unused space into the perfect spot to put on shoes, stow keys or display decorative objects—or have an intimate conversation. Turn the attic into a bonus living space. Consider designing a small area so it functions in several ways. Rachel Alcorn of Two Hands Interiors designed a custom built-in bed that also functions as a sofa, helping free up floor space for playtime. Several other seating areas provide zones for reading, snacking or playing games. get the look Lean in to your home’s quirks. Don’t think of this room as a windowless closet — it’s a secret nook! Designer Elizabeth Krueger gave her client’s young daughter a play space with a little…

WALL ART BED FRAMES ORGANIZATION SHOP DIRECTLY FROM THIS PAGE! Scan the QR code to shop the products seen here or visit homedepot.com/decor for more!…

NICOLE PAPANTONIOU DEPUTY LAB DIRECTOR @nicole_papantoniou Q What’s all the buzz about indoor gardens—are they worth it? —BENA. A: Think about the farmers’ market bounty at summer’s height: juicy tomatoes, immaculate summer squash, herbs for days. Newer indoor gardens, typically requiring no natural light, allow you to grow fruit, vegetables, flowers and more at home long after outdoor markets have closed up shop. Many use LED lights and automated watering systems, meaning you don’t have to tend to them daily. And some even have built-in cameras, accessed via an app, that monitor the growth of the plants. Before you invest, consider this: Large versions, like the top-performing garden above from Gardyn (mygardyn.com), can grow dozens of plants at once, including peppers, cherry tomatoes and more, but they can be pricey, and…

Real Stories & Healthy Living Ideas IT WAS SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, and New York City teacher Ronit “Roe” Wrubel was still figuring out the quickest route to P.S. 89, the redbrick elementary school where she’d just started teaching third grade. A brilliant blue sky, washed clean by the previous night’s thunderstorm, beckoned through the windows of her express bus from Brooklyn. Roe made a decision: She’d hop off in front of the World Trade Center and walk the few blocks to school. Roe had been 8 years old when the 110-story Twin Towers opened in 1973; her father, a carpenter, had done some construction work inside the buildings. To her, the skyscrapers were perfect emblems of the city in which she’d lived her entire life. That bright Tuesday morning in…

“I became a teacher to help kids like my son, who was struggling in school because of learning challenges. In my classroom, I created an engaging environment for all learning styles.” Jennifer Calito, 42, educator and consultant, Glenview, IL “I was inspired to teach after an experience I had in first grade. My teacher, Mrs. Gockel, asked me to help my classmates sound out words, and that was it! The experience of helping others learn has always been exhilarating to me.” Lisa Danaher, 55, ninth and 11th grade English teacher, San Diego “I always knew I wanted to be a teacher growing up. I saw the impact my mom had on her students. I wanted to be the light in someone’s life in the same way!” McKenna Reitz, 39, 11th…

Day 1 10 jumping jacks 8 squats Goal: 45 seconds Day 2 15 jumping jacks 8 squats 8 push-ups Goal: 90 seconds Day 3 20 jumping jacks 8 squats 8 push-ups 8 bent-over rows Goal: 2 minutes <u> JUMPING JACKS Keep your arms high and your butt tucked. SQUATS Keep your weight in your heels and bend your knees as if you’re sitting in a chair. BENT-OVER ROW Squeeze your shoulder blades and pull the weights toward your torso. PUSH-UPS If needed, do this move from your knees. Join the GH+ Club! You can GET STRONGER in 30 days! goodhousekeeping.com/strengthchallenge…

BUY DIRECT FROM OTHER SHOPPERS. Sites like Poshmark, ThredUp, Mercari or eBay offer deals on new or used fashion. You can even score unworn items with original tags at deep discounts from retail. MEET THE GH INSTITUTE EXPERTS JESSICA TEICH DEPUTY EDITOR LEXIE SACHS TEXT TILES DIRECTOR SHANON MAGLENTE PRODUCT & REVIEWS EDITOR SABINA WIZEMANN BEAUTY LAB SENIOR CHEMIST LAURIE JENNINGS GH INSTITUTE DIRECTOR…

From the Experts at the GoodHousekeeping Institute Recipe, p. 107 NEW COOKBOOK ALERT! Find this and many more delicious cookie recipes in our new cookbook. Details, p. 107…

MATERIALS YARN WEIGHT: Medium (#4) in three colors HOOK: H (5mm) Row 1 Create a magic circle: chain 3 (acts as first double crochet), double crochet into ring 11 times equals 12 double crochet total. Tighten and bind off. Row 2 Attach yarn into any chain space on ring. Chain 1 and pull up loop to ½". Yarn over. Insert hook into same chain space where yarn was attached, yarn over and pull up a loop to ½". Yarn over. Insert hook into chain space, yarn over and pull up a loop to ½". Yarn over. Insert hook into chain space, yarn over and pull up a loop to ½". Yarn over and pull through all 7 loops on hook. Petal stitch made. Chain 1. Repeat this stitch all the…

FROM THE EXPERTS AT THE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING INSTITUTE MEET THE GH EXPERTS RACHEL ROTHMAN CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST LEXIE SACHS TEXTILES DIRECTOR MARISA LASCALA PARENTING EDITOR STEFANI SASSOS REGISTERED DIETITIAN BIRNUR ARAL, PH.D. HEALTH & BEAUTY LAB DIRECTOR…

CONVENIENT FIRST AID KIT Welly’s tin contains essentials for any (mis)adventure, including a variety of bandages, disinfectant wipes, ointment, tape and more. It’s perfect to keep at home, in the car or under a stroller. LAB LOWDOWN The contents are practical for families, and our health team highlighted the small bandages and cute designs especially for kids. PROTECTIVE USB COVER Chargers for phones and other devices can pose a serious hazard when left plugged into outlets, but Geddy’s Mom’s case keeps their free ends away from exploring babies. LAB LOWDOWN Safety experts liked the simple design that keeps connectors covered yet conveniently clips off for recharging. LIGHT-UP BACKPACK This bright bag from Herschel Supply Co. has large reflective fabric panels and an easy-to-use flashing light to keep kids visible, especially…

FEEL-GOOD READ Seeing Ghosts by Kat Chow After her mother dies unexpectedly from cancer, Kat, her father and her sisters have to make sense of a world without her. This stirring memoir follows three generations of Chows from China to Hong Kong, Cuba and the U.S. in a narrative that grapples with how grief affects a family. But this book is more about the complexity of what holds a family together than the sadness of loss. It’s both an intensely personal look into Chow’s experience and a journey that will feel intimately familiar to anyone who has lost a loved one. As after sitting down and having a long talk with a good friend, you’ll come away buoyed by the solidarity of realizing that we all struggle and the comfort…

PRESENTED BY MAYBELLINE WORDS OF WISDOM As a young girl, Dylana didn’t always speak her mind for fear of being judged. “My mom has always been my biggest supporter, encouraging me to stand up and speak my truth. I owe my success to her. The confidence she instilled in me helps me every day.” KEEP IT FRESH Dylana learned her way around the kitchen from her Chinese-Malaysian mom. “My mom cooks with lots of flavors, natural spices and plenty of vegetables, but I love her curry and lemongrass basil chicken recipes best. She taught me to use healthy ingredients, like ginger, lemongrass, curry leaves, onions and fresh herbs because they’re all high in antioxidants.” ADD DRAMA When Rossana wants to add some edge to a look, she turns to a…

From the Experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute Hide everyday objects in plain sight by using the same paint color on walls, shelves and accessories like a dog crate and a kid’s play table. Mimi Meacham of Marian Louise Designs chose a calming green shade to conceal her pup’s bed in the corner of her home office while playing off the bold pattern of the Southwesternstyle rug. “It’s the perfect spot for our dog to cool down from the Houston heat, so I worked his bed right into the design,” she says. GET THE LOOK: SHERWINWILLIAMS KOI POND, SHERWIN-WILLIAMS.COM…

Hang a swing instead of a nightstand. Even in a room with a small footprint, you can add unexpected elements such as a rattan swing in the corner of a bedroom. Designer Lauren Lerner decided to skip matching bedside tables in favor of a special touch befitting a kid’s room. “Especially when designing a fun room like this, you can’t lose sight of adding joy,” she says. get the look Go horizontal with paneling. Let an interesting building material be a focal point. Designer Sandra Lucas skipped Sheetrock and opted for shiplap walls to make this bunk room seem wider. Make magic with a Murphy bed. A hideaway sleeping area is a smart way to preserve space if you don’t have guests. “When the bed is not in use, the…

Wallpaper your cupboards. There’s no rule that requires small spaces to be white and boring. Experiment with bold hues and patterns, says designer Courtnay Tartt Elias of Creative Tonic. The keys: Store similar objects together and stick to wallpaper with a smallscale print (sprinkled donuts, anyone?). “A small space like this pantry is an ideal place to play with wallpaper without having to commit to covering an entire room,” Elias says. 1 Use little tools. Cleaning tight spaces can be a real chore with oversize vacuums and longhandled dusters. Invest in a mini duster or a slim handheld vacuum for quick spruce-ups. 2 Don’t forget the doors. If you’re lucky enough to have cabinet doors in your space, mount caddies, hooks, rods and other holders to their backs so you…

My experience creating one of my favorite foods, fried chicken cutlets, can be divided into two eras: before I owned a meat tenderizer (B.M.T.?) and after. Before, I struggled with overcooking uneven pieces—and burning the breadcrumbs in the meantime—to make sure the thickest parts were cooked. Then I bought a meat tenderizer. This handy tool allows you to pound meat into thin layers that cook more quickly and evenly. It also helps soften the fibers that can make food chewy when you cook it. Meat tenderizers come in a few styles, but I prefer a mallet because of the controlled force and the familiar hammer-swinging motion. To use: Place meat (chicken, tough cuts of steak, pork chops) between two layers of plastic wrap. Hit it evenly, across the entire surface…

Read our interview with “teacher in chief” Jill Biden on page 61! With concerns about students’ mental health on the rise, especially in the wake of the pandemic, the role of educators has become critical. It’s not an exaggeration to say teachers have a greater influence on children, the community and even the nation than anyone else. Teachers aren’t just subjectmatter experts; they also act as mentors, therapists, job counselors and more, meaning an important interaction with a teacher can change the course of your career, or even your life. First Lady Dr. Jill Biden weighed in on the influence of teachers too. She has been teaching for decades, including the years her husband, Joe Biden, served as vice president. Now Dr. Biden advocates for education and economic empowerment for…

“Being an educator means we have to make a lot of decisions on the fly. Although teachers create lesson plans and administrators develop budgets and school improvement plans, goals and forecasts can only do so much. Each student comes into the classroom with their own prior experiences that influence how they will receive and apply knowledge. Educators are highly skilled and quick thinkers. They adapt to a variety of situations in multiple ways to reach each student in their best learning style.” TRACY SMITH, 42, fifth through ninth grade teacher, sixth through 12th grade head of school, Coral Springs, FL “Teaching is about meeting students where they are and using clear expectations to push them. This can only happen when you keep in mind students’ social and emotional needs as…

Do breakfast behind the wheel, lunch at your desk and dinner in little bites while you’re cooking sound familiar? Daily demands can make what’s supposed to be one of the great joys of life — eating — feel routine and automatic to the point that you might not even remember having done it at all! And by the time you sit down to a meal with your family, you consume more than you’d intended but can’t enjoy it because you weren’t really hungry to begin with. One solution I swear by: mindful eating, a technique that tells you not what to eat but how — because food is so much more than just fuel. Mastering mindful eating starts, quite literally, with mindfulness. “That’s the capacity to bring full attention and…

When your alarm rings first thing in the morning, you may just want to groan, roll over and go back to sleep, and I totally get that! I feel it too. But I’ve discovered that when I work in a workout first thing in the morning, I feel so much better for the rest of the day—I’m focused, clearheaded and much calmer. If you want to sample the endorphin high that follows a sunrise sweat but don’t consider yourself a morning person, trust me: It gets easier and better as your body becomes accustomed to the perks that movement unlocks. Brooke Baldwin, a former CNN anchor and author of Huddle, says about her morning workout, “I love that by 8 a.m., I know I’ve already done the hardest physical thing…

FROM THE EXPERTS AT THE GOOD HOUSE KEEPING INSTITUTE Shop the warehouse. At amazon.com/warehousedeals, you can snag steep discounts on like-new, open-box or pre-owned merch and new products with damaged packaging. Clip Amazon coupons. Head to amazon.com/coupons for applicable savings on groceries, household items and more. Visit the Amazon Outlet. At amazon.com/outlet, get markdowns on overstock or clearance clothing, beauty, home and furniture items. Plus, don’t miss the under-$10 section! Automate regular purchases. For monthly staples like pet food and paper goods, schedule automatic Subscribe & Save deliveries for 15% off and free shipping. SIGN UP FOR NEWSLETTERS. New subscribers can often get at least 10% off plus regular deal alerts. SEARCH ONLINE FOR COUPONS. Before you check out, do a quick Web search for “discount code” and the retailer…

Expert Advice + Inspiration for Your Family + Pets One morning while I was making my late father’s signature crêpes Suzette, I reminisced about his knack for whipping up breakfast. He’d sprinkle brown sugar down the center of each crêpe, top the sugar with a piece of bacon and roll it up like a burrito. “It breaks my heart that you’ll never really know him,” I said to my three sons. “But we do know him, Mommy!” said my 9-year-old, Max, regaling me with tales about my dad tossing him in the pool, playing smash ball at the beach, even rocking out to “Just Dance” on New Year’s Eve. The catch: None of it happened. When my dad got sick, Max was only 5. He didn’t yet know how to…

SELF-FEEDING SPOONS OlaBaby’s flexible spoons help babies learn to eat on their own. They’re easy to grasp and perfectly sized for small hands. LAB LOWDOWN Parents and experts liked how intuitive they were for infants to use and how simple they were to clean. PACKABLE PLACE MATS Whether you’re at home or eating out, these cloth place mats from Funkins fold for easy storage and come in lots of prints. LAB LOWDOWN Kid testers adored the designs; our pros said they held up to machine washing and can help prevent waste. TIME-SAVING STERILIZER Baby Brezza’s device steamcleans and dries bottles, pump parts and more in one cycle. LAB LOWDOWN This machine is a favorite among GH Lab experts and at-home testers, who found it incredibly spacious (it can fit eight…

WHY IT EARNED THE GH SEAL SeeMe Beauty delivers boost, bounce and brilliance to aging skin. The nourishing formula contains ingredients proven to help skin glow. 1 ULTIMATE RADIANCE ENHANCER Dull skin, a common concern for women, is no match for this serum. It contains niacinamide, a vitamin B3 nutrient that helps fortify the skin’s surface. In one consumer study, women 55 and older reported that it improved their skin’s look, giving it a radiant glow after they’d used this product regularly for two weeks. 2 ULTRA-HYDRATING AND LIGHTWEIGHT The water-based formula isn’t heavy and gets absorbed quickly, leaving skin feeling silky-smooth. With ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid, the innovative blend hydrates dry skin and keeps it feeling soft. You can expect results after only two weeks of daily…

Teachers play such a powerful role, integral to our society. For sure I’m somewhat biased, as I was brought up by educators. But family aside, I’ve witnessed the incredible impact a single teacher can make on the trajectory of someone’s life, including my own. And I’m sure most of you can say the same. That’s why I was so excited that Good Housekeeping and First Lady Jill Biden were able to work together to highlight the incredible contributions of these frontline workers — especially now, when the next generation’s development and overall well-being is so clearly at stake. Hear from some of these professionals (and the First Lady herself) about what they see as the most critical issues for students today on page 54. Below, I’ve asked members of our…

1 Use the right cleanser. One face wash doesn’t fit all—choose a formula based on your skin type or needs. “For oily or acne-prone skin, a salicylic gel or a benzoyl peroxide wash works great,” says Ava Shamban, M.D., a dermatologist in Beverly Hills and founder of The Box by Dr. Ava. “For dry or mature skin, use either a moisturizing cream or a lotion cleanser, and for hyperpigmentation, use a brightening wash such as an alpha hydroxy acid cleanser.” Sensitive? Try a fragrance- and soap-free formula. GH BEAUTY LAB PICKS: FOR OILY SKIN, VICHY LABORATOIRES NORMADERM PHYTOACTION DAILY DEEP CLEANSING GEL, $18, DRUGSTORES; FOR DRY SKIN, GH SEAL STAR OLAY TOTAL EFFECTS NOURISHING CREAM CLEANSER, $8, WALMART 2 Don’t pile on too many products. More isn’t always better when…

Mount a pendant light by your bed. Keep the nightstand free for books, glasses or even a potted plant by hanging a light on the wall or from the ceiling. Position it close to eye level when you’re propped up to read, designer Kimberlee Gorsline recommends. “The bulbs in these compact fixtures give off a softer light,” she says. Try a barheight table. For a room that lacks square footage, extend the sight line vertically with a tall table and bistro-style counter stools. The strategy “gives the impression that the area is more spacious,” says Creative Tonic designer Courtnay Tartt Elias. get the look…

Use a sofa as a banquette. A small couch can function as an alternative to dining room chairs or a comfy lounging area between meals. And don’t be afraid to go bold: Pairing white walls with a vibrantly colored sofa can bring a small space to life. get the look Try oversize lighting. This compact kitchen’s large chandelier might surprise you, but the custom crystal fixture was designed to be the same length as the kitchen island, to “feel like a mirror image of the island,” says designer John McClain. “The fact that the chandelier is one unit rather than multiples cuts down on the busyness of the small kitchen.” get the look…

Recycled-Plastic Option Made from 50% certified recycled content, this bottle has a large capacity and is light enough to take anywhere. Easy to Open The lid flips open with the push of a button. Most Versatile This insulated stainless steel pick offers a soft drink spout and a twist-off lid. Great for the Gym Slim enough to fit into most cup holders, with a straw for easy drinking.…

Favorite book to teach Do you prefer note-taking on laptops or by hand? Most memorable teaching moment Favorite place to grade papers Chalkboard or whiteboard? One thing always sitting on your desk Biggest grammar pet peeve Teaching philosophy in one sentence Trickiest school subject for you DR. BIDEN SAYS… WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO BECOME A TEACHER? In college, I started working with older students who struggled with reading. I’ve always loved to read, and I wanted to help them find that same joy that I found in books. WHAT’S MOST REWARDING? There’s nothing like helping students find their confidence and begin to use their voices, or seeing that spark light up in their eyes the moment a concept falls into place. WHY IS COMMUNITY COLLEGE SO IMPORTANT? Community colleges…

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From the Experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute MEET THE GH EXPERTS CAROLYN FORTÉ CLEANING LAB DIRECTOR LYNN REDMILE CLEANING LAB TESTING ANALYST RACHEL ROTHMAN CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST…

TESTED til PERFECT p. 93 SALTED CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL COOKIES MV Active 1 hr. 20 min. Total 2 hr. 15 min. 2 cups all-purpose flour1⅓ cups unsweetened cocoa powder2 tsp baking soda¼ tsp kosher salt1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temp½ cup granulated sugar1½ cups packed light brown sugar2 large eggs, at room temp2 tsp pure vanilla extract¼ cup buttermilk12 oz bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)36 soft caramels Flaky sea salt, for topping 1. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. In medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and kosher salt, then whisk to combine; set aside. 2. In large bowl, using electric mixer, beat butter and sugars on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 min. Reduce mixer speed to low and mix in…

ALL-IN-ONE DELIVERY AID Frida Mom prepares moms-tobe for recovery with its set of essentials, including a gown, underwear, ice packs and more. LAB LOWDOWN Testers made good use of all eight items and said the quality was better than what hospitals provide. READY-MADE SMART SNACK A healthier alternative to lactation cookies, Nunona’s preportioned balls are made from plant-based ingredients and come in five tasty options. LAB LOWDOWN GH’s registered dietitian appreciated the clean nutrition, and nursing moms raved about the delicious flavors and convenience.…