Innehållsförteckning för Oct-15 från Good Housekeeping

what’s now The Blanket Trench here’s how Wrap this roomy, beltless style over any outfit for sleek, effortless glamour. what’s now The Black Leather Moto here’s how Opt for a slightly roomy cut for a borrowed-from-yourboyfriend look. Wear with a skirt or dress to nail rocker chic. what’s now The Faux Shearling here’s how Pair this cozy topper with a slim skirt, skinny jeans or a boho dress. It’s sexy, not bulky.…

We think you’ll lose your gourd over these boo-tiful jack-o’-lanterns! But before you start carving, learn this technique to preserve your pumpkin: Cut a square hole in the back rather than cutting off the top, then scoop out the seeds. The stem helps the pumpkin maintain its structure (so it won’t cave in) and conserve nutrients and moisture, explains Marc Evan, cofounder of Maniac Pumpkin Carvers, who made the spook-tacular pumpkins on these pages. Preserve Your Pumpkins (page 49) Extend the porch life of your masterpiece with these fresh tips from carving expert Marc Evan, cofounder of Maniac Pumpkin Carvers in New York City. 1. To stave off browning, spray your creation with lemon juice right after cutting. Repeat every other day to keep skin fresh. 2. Bring it inside…

ASK SARAH Sarah Richardson Home Design Director @SarahRichardsonDesign Q I hate the floors in my house, but I don’t have the budget to overhaul them. What can I do? Changing floors can be costly, not to mention messy and inconvenient. But here’s an easy fix: Decorate in a way that doesn’t call too much attention to the floors — in other words, downplay them by hiding them! Try laying down an oversize carpet that leaves only a narrow perimeter of the floor showing. Go for a neutral option with a minimal design to create a calm effect, or jazz up your space with a more colorful patterned choice. Added bonus? Carpet is soft underfoot. style-spiration Shop Sarah’s Picks PLAYFUL PATTERN $599 for 8' by 10', cb2.com TRIBAL NEUTRAL $576 for…

HAVE A QUESTION? E-MAIL HELOISE@GOODHOUSEKEEPING.COM. Q My cat made little scratches in my leather lounge chair while climbing into my lap. What can I use to hide the marks? —_Rennie O. Meow, ow! For small scratches made with tiny but very sharp cat claws, you can use a crayon in a color close to that of the leather. Rub the crayon into the scratch, then rub the spot with your finger to “warm” the wax. Repeat several times, pressing down so layers of wax build up. Let it sit for 10 minutes, then gently buff with a microfiber cloth to help camouflage the spot. Follow up with a leather conditioner to seal the repair. This is a quick fix, so keep the crayon handy in case the scratches reappear. CLEAN…

From Our Home Care Lab So you spilled merlot on your white blouse? Our laundry pros are on it. Use their in-the-moment tips (right); then, when you’re back home, tackle the mess with one of our winning pretreaters (next page), which beat 33 other products on 20 common stainmakers. And learn these golden rules: 1) Act fast — the longer a stain sits and seeps in, the harder it is to remove. 2) Blot, don’t rub — rubbing pushes stains deeper in. 3) Re-treat before drying — dryer heat sets a stain. Out, out, damned spot! red wine It’s a rough one, since the tannins can dye fabric. Flush with cold H2O and blot with a napkin; at home, soak in cool water 15 minutes, pretreat and wash in warm…

1 BUY FRESH WHOLE BEANS Look for valve-sealed bags, which lock in flavor, and check expiration dates. The freshest beans come from stores that roast their own or do a brisk business, restocking often. WHO KNEW? The darker the roast, the lower the caffeine. 2 GET GRINDING To minimize exposure to air, don’t grind until you’re jonesing for java. You’ll want a grinder that won’t heat beans (heat can sap their flavor); while burr grinders are supposed to generate less heat than blade models, that wasn’t necessarily true in our Lab tests. Here are two we deem “cool picks”: BLADE PICK: Krups Fast Touch Grinder ($20) grinds evenly and quickly. BURR PICK: With its 25 settings, Breville’s The Smart Grinder ($200) gives you ultimate control over the fineness of the…

When it comes to peeling off the pounds, where you found the recipe may matter just as much as what you’re whipping up. A new study reveals that home cooks who browse magazines (ahem) and blogs for food ideas weigh about 11 pounds less than those who turn to TV and social media instead. One possible reason: Watching Ina make a dish is an all-consuming experience that leaves little room for thoughts of calories. Plus, seeing celebs devour indulgent meals distorts your notion of portion size, says study author Brian Wansink, Ph.D. Want to be a skinny chef? Turn to page 153 for GH triple-tested recipes.…

ASK JACKIE Jaclyn London, M.S., R.D. GH Nutrition Director @jaclynlondonRD TRUE OR FALSE: NUTTY CLAIMS Avoid salted nuts. FALSE. Just because they have the word “salt” in their name doesn’t mean they’re loaded with the stuff — most end up with just a sprinkling. In fact, almost all salted nuts are considered low-sodium foods, which means they have 140 mg or less per serving per the FDA (less than many breads). Most of us can safely consume 2,300 mg of sodium per day. Nuts should be stored in the fridge or freezer. TRUE. The oleic acids in nuts can oxidize (that is, go rancid) when they are left out at room temperature or in sunlight. Keep ’em cool if you’re not eating them this week. Nuts are fattening. TRUE AND…

Think you’re growing older and wiser? Maybe not in all ways: Research suggests that married couples get worse at fighting as the years pass, letting concerns fester rather than resolving conflicts. Fortunately, it’s possible to get back on track. Couples therapist Sue Johnson, Ph.D., author of Hold Me Tight, has help for the most common mistakes. BAD HABIT: Launching into a tirade as soon as your partner finishes his own. THE FIX: When your partner is speaking, really listen rather than silently rehearsing your own argument in your head. When he’s done, it’ll be easier to actually respond. BAD HABIT: Yelling until you hear “Fine, you’re right.” THE FIX: Make a pact with your partner to avoid the words “right,” “wrong,” “win” and “lose.” Keeping score will drive you apart.…

SMOKY TATER HASH Toss 1 lb. frozen potato puffs with 8 oz. mixed mushrooms, thinly sliced; ½ c. roasted red peppers, drained and chopped; 1 med. onion, finely chopped; 1½ Tbsp. olive oil; ½ tsp. smoked paprika; and ¼ tsp. salt. Arrange in single layer on 2 lg. rimmed baking sheets. Bake at 425°F 25 min., rotating pans on oven racks halfway through. Serve topped with a fried egg. SERVES 4 WITH EGG, ABOUT 355 CALS, 10 G PROTEIN, 34 G CARBS, 21 G FAT (4 G SAT), 4 G FIBER, 760 MG SODIUM. Egg-cellent Tip For perfect sunnyside-up eggs, cook over med. heat, covering skillet with lid to capture steam.…

Molly Ringwald’s Mom-Mom’s Lentil Soup PREP 15 MINUTES TOTAL 1 HOUR 3 Tbsp. olive oil 1 c. chopped onion (about 1 sm.) 1/2 c. chopped celery (about 1 lg. stalk) 1/2 c. chopped carrot (about 1 sm.) 1/4 c. chopped parsley 2 qts. chicken stock 1 lb. brown lentils 1 smoked ham hock 2 cloves garlic, chopped 8 sprigs fresh thyme tied with 2 fresh bay leaves (or 1 dried bay leaf) Pinch crushed red pepper 4 sweet Italian sausages, cooked and chopped 1/3 c. Madeira wine (optional) 1. In 6- to 7-qt. saucepot, heat oil on med. Add onion, celery, carrot and parsley. Cook 8 to 10 min. or until vegetables are translucent and beginning to soften, stirring occasionally. 2. To pot, add stock, lentils, ham hock, garlic, thyme…

BLUSH BERRY LIPS BROW TECH DIP-DYED SWEATERS MELTING CLEANSERS STRONG STRIPES NEW WRINKLE FIGHTER PEEP-TOE BOOTIES STATEMENT TIGHTS TOP COATS suddenly everywhere BLUSH Not Barbie, not bubble gum — the new pink is a sophisticated shade of pale. 1. Bag, $195, rebeccaminkoff.com. 2. L’Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Liquid Glow Illuminator in Ice, $13. 3. Giorgio Armani Sì Eau de Toilette, $61. 4. Heels, $595, lkbennett.com. 5. Cuff, $75, sorrelli.com. most wanted MALACHITE Get ready to rock the semiprecious stone that looks a lot like an emerald. PS: It’s pronounced “MAL-a-kite.” what the tech?! BROW PRO TO GO If trying to find the best arch shape for your face is enough to furrow your brow, you’ll love this new (free!) facial recognition app. The Benefit Brow Genie Tool helps you…

1 AVOID THIS MISTAKE The biggest DIY dyeing snafu is thinking you can go from, say, black to platinum hair at home. Extreme color changes can require multiple processes, which are best left to a salon colorist who knows how to assess tones and minimize damage. The shade gauge: “Stay within two shades, lighter or darker, of your current color,” says Kari Hill, L’Oréal Paris celebrity haircolorist. How to judge: In stores, boxed dye is usually displayed in color order on a shelf. Hold a section of hair up to a box to find a close match, then choose from the next two shades on either side. BEST FOR BLACK The key to headturning inky color that’s lush, like Kerry Washington’s, not flat: super shine. Get glossy by choosing a…

SEEING SPOTS AND DOTS 1 Sketch your pattern on the pumpkin’s surface with a marker, leaving enough space between dots so holes won’t overlap. 2 Punch holes using a power drill and various bits. No drill? Gently hammer copper tubes into the surface like giant cookie cutters. 3 Make a detailed design shine brighter by placing a string of LED lights inside. Neat trick: Wrap them around a mason jar. HAPPY-GO-SPUNKY Carving a face? Tape transfer paper (available at craft stores) to a pumpkin, draw your design, remove paper and follow your outline. WHIMSICAL WALLFLOWERS For a glowing 3-D effect, use a lemon zester, a clay loop or a linoleum cutter to carve into (but not through) the top layer of skin. your carving kit COPPER TUBES Pick up different…

PICK A “HERO” COLOR “Choose one hue to carry through every room (I’m all about blue). A consistent palette makes your entire space feel cohesive. And don’t worry about following current trends — just select something you love!” ALL ABOUT EMILY You may know her as a winner of HGTV’s Design Star or as the host of her own series, Secrets From a Stylist. But she’s also the voice behind the popular blog Style by Emily Henderson, a Target home-style expert and now the author of a new book. Styled: Secrets for Arranging Rooms, From Tabletops to Bookshelves will help you edit your home and find your inner stylist. ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN! We’re giving away 10 copies of Emily’s new book ($33, Potter Style; on sale October…

DON’T LET THAT OFFICE JERK TAKE YOU DOWN. Toxic colleagues (hypercompetitive types, slackers, whiners) can negatively impact your job performance, found a recent study in the Journal of Applied Psychology. Here’s how to keep a bad apple from derailing your success: Seek meaningful projects. “People who believe they’re growing and learning seem to be less affected by de-energizing coworkers,” says study coauthor Gretchen Spreitzer, a professor of management at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. Your to-do: Establish goals and pursue assignments you’re passionate about. Pick the right team. “Collaborating with people you like can buffer you from coworkers who deplete you,” says Spreitzer. Surround yourself as much as possible with colleagues who inspire you. Set limits. If you have to deal with a toughie from 9 to…

Green Light Smoothie 4 leaves kale, stems and tough ribs removed and discarded 1 cup coconut water 1 cup seedless green grapes 1 small (½-inch) piece fresh peeled ginger, sliced Combine above ingredients in blender and blend until mixture is smooth. Strain through a fine sieve into a large measuring cup; discard pulp. Great Grape Smoothie ½ cup grape juice ¼ plain low-fat yogurt 1 cup frozen seedless red grapes In blender, combine ingredients and blend until mixture is smooth.…

GH Trainer On Call Latreal “La” Mitchell FOLLOW ME @latrealmitchell @latreal_mitchell REV UP RESULTS Try the routine twice a week, three times through. 1 POWER PULLS WORKS: ARMS, BACK, GLUTES, THIGHS Loop band around a sturdy pole at chest height. Hold a handle in each hand, palms facing inward. Step left foot back and bend knees to lower into lunge. Holding lunge, pull handles toward chest, squeezing shoulder blades together, for one rep. Do 12 reps; repeat with right leg. BAND AID: Need something to loop your band around? Try a stair railing, a bedpost or even a tree. 2 PUPPET MASTER WORKS: SHOULDERS, ARMS, GLUTES, LEGS Stand on center of band with feet hip-width apart, a handle in each hand. Lift right leg to right side (about 45 degrees)…

SUSAN SAYS Susan Westmoreland Food Director @ghtestkitchen THIS MONTH “I’m going to trade in my chef ’s knife for scissors! They’re my favorite tool for snipping herbs right from the stems, no cutting board needed!” Joyce Chen Unlimited Scissors, $30 tried + tested KING PIN Major Test Kitchen kudos to this lightweight aluminum rolling pin! Chill it for 30 minutes to keep buttery pastry dough cold (not sticky!) as you work. $40 (in red, blue, slate or black), kmnhome.com that’s genius SPOOKY BARK Here’s a trick for leftover Halloween treats: Press your kids’ stash into a tray of melted chocolate and refrigerate. Once the bark is firm, break off a piece of that Kit Kat bar and enjoy! give back “PINK” DRINK Beer me! And make it a Treasure Chest:…

GIVE THE THIRD DEGREE…CASUALLY To gauge how your kid feels about what he just saw and assist him in processing his emotions, pose a few innocuous questions. Try something like “Oh, wow, you saw A Nightmare on Elm Street? That was really something, huh?” Don’t say it was scary; there’s a chance your child wasn’t bothered, and bringing up fear could change that. If your kid responds with “It was just awful!” use open-ended follow-ups to figure out exactly why. One option: “Do you feel worried, scared or mad?” You might assume he is scared, but horror films can elicit a range of emotions, from anger at the bad guys to worry that similar events will happen in real life. Validating the way your child feels is crucial to moving…

SHADOW PLAY Silky shades for every style and mood, from neutral to full-on fun. 1. Almay Intense i-Color Shadow Party Brights in 135 Trio for Hazels, $8. SOFT SOAP Suds that won’t strip even sensitive skin — on face or body! — thanks to softening almond oil. 2. Korres Milk Bar Soap, $11, sephora.com. SWEET LIPS Nourishing coconut oil and mango and cocoa butters, plus a dewy peach tint. 3. Pacifica Coconut Kiss Creamy Lip Butter in Sunset, $10, Target. EYE BRIGHTENER Not just concealer! The core contains light reflectors to illuminate tired-looking undereye areas. 4. Bliss Feeling Bright Illuminating Under Eye Concealer, $23, Kohl’s. DUAL LINER One side of the liquid pen draws a thin, subtle line; the other, a thick, bold sweep. 5. CoverGirl Intensify Me Liquid Eyeliner…

ANYTHING FRINGE Put a little swing in your step — or at least on your skirt — because nothing’s hotter than fringe. Anchor the swish with a graphic piece that keeps the look modern. Sweater, Foxiedox, $92, pacsun.com. Skirt, $77, oasis-stores.com. Hat, Ále by Alessandra, $168, freepeople.com. Bandanna, $7, ae.com. Ring, $49, silpada.com. Bracelets, $65 and $55, rjgraziano.com. Boots, $199, guess.com. Bag, $249, pendleton-usa.com. Blanket, $159, kaufmannmercantile.com. SOMETHING NEON Opt for cable knits (and accessories) in Day-Glo hues. Temper the brightness with camp-classic textures like leather and canvas. Finish with cool ’90s-girl combat boots. Jacket, $49, oldnavy.com. Sweater, French Connection, $128, bloomingdales.com. Skirt, $99, nautica.com. Scarf, $194, donnicharm.com. Bracelet, $42, lovestrength.com. Bag, $149, pendletonusa.com. Boots, Marc Fisher LTD, $229, marcfisher footwear.com. Rolled blanket, $149, carry straps, $79, and lantern, $40,…

METALLIC “COINS” Glamorize a gourd (excellent for a centerpiece!) by covering a pumpkin with white acrylic paint. Then use metallic paint to add gold dots with a round sponge brush or stencil. COLORBLOCKED Play with neon hues and metallics for a two-tone pumpkin that makes a bright statement. Brush or dip one half, then let dry; tape off and color the other half. WATCH GO TO GOODHOUSE KEEPING.TV /PUMPKINDIY FOR MORE HOW-TOS. JACK-O’-WREATH Shape sturdy floral wire into a wreath. Trim flowers, leaving two to three inches of stem. Attach stems and leafy greens with additional wire, twisting until secure. Crown your pumpkin, then hang with a stylish wall hook once the season is over. The blooms will still be lovely when dried! BATTY OMBRÉ 1. Paint your pumpkin white…

THE MENU SAVORY PUMPKIN & SAGE SOUP Main Course CIDER-GLAZED PORK & APPLES THYME-SCENTED SQUASH GRATIN CRISPY ROASTED POTATOES WITH CAPER VINAIGRETTE Dessert HARVEST PEAR-BLACKBERRY PIE Savory Pumpkin & Sage Soup PREP 25 MINUTES TOTAL 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES ¼ c. olive oil 3 lg. sweet onions, sliced 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 lg. leaves sage, chopped 2 tsp. grated, peeled fresh ginger ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg 2 qts. lower-sodium vegetable or chicken broth 3 cans (15 oz. each) pure pumpkin 1 Tbsp. lemon juice Sage & Shiitake Garnish 1. In 5-qt. saucepot, heat oil on med. Add onions and ¼ tsp. salt. Cook 40 min. or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, sage, ginger and nutmeg. Cook 5 min. or until garlic is golden, stirring occasionally. Add…

NO LUNCH MONEY :( Florida mom Dianna Thomas was stunned one day in 2011 when she got an e-mail from her daughter Brooke’s school board. The year had barely begun, but Brooke’s lunchtime cash account was almost empty. When Dianna asked Brooke, then 7, where the money had gone, the answer broke her heart. “She told me she was buying snacks for classmates who were still hungry after lunch, but didn’t have money to buy anything,” Dianna recalls. “These kids were going without food. It was an eye-opener.” MAC ’N’ CHEESE, PLEASE After learning that more than half the children in her area of Pasco County, FL, were on free or reduced-price lunch, Dianna, 42, and her car dealership– owner husband, Wade, 46, started the Thomas Promise Foundation, a nonprofit…

GADGET GIRL GOES TO THE MOVIES RACHEL ROTHMAN, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR MOVIES SET IN SPACE are often high on thrills, low on realism. But not Ridley Scott’s new flick, The Martian, which delivers a NASA-approved plot along with the adrenaline rush. Based on a novel by Andy Weir, the story centers on astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon), who gets left behind on Mars during a mission, and the commander (Jessica Chastain) determined to bring him home. The scenario is far from far-fetched. “We’re on a path to have humans on Mars by the late 2030s,” says Jim Green, Ph.D., head of planetary science at NASA, who helped advise Scott on things scientific. “The timeline and feasibility of habitation set out in The Martian is realistic,” says Green, as are the roving…

SHOP LIKE THE JETSONS OK, so we’re not zipping around via jetpacks, but these innovations are making a visit to the store feel like a trip to the future. FUTURISTIC MIRRORS When Jane Jetson needed to get dressed, she’d step behind a screen that projected different outfits onto her body. We’re almost there! Neiman Marcus stores in California and Texas are piloting Memory Mirrors from MemoMi that let customers create films of themselves in various outfits from every angle. Compare footage to help you decide between, say, skinny and bootcut jeans. (Users download the store app and create a unique login to keep the images private.) Intel, which powers the technology, says the mirrors will be at more chains in 2016. At Rebecca Minkoff boutiques in New York City, San…

CLOROX® DISINFECTING WIPES College dorms are a breeding ground for viruses. Clorox Disinfecting Wipes can kill 99.9% of bacteria in 30 seconds. A definite must-have. HOT POT A classic dorm essential, a hot pot is perfect for those days they can’t get to the dining hall. Find one with a variable temperature setting to heat soup. Before you buy, be sure to check dorm policies regarding appliances. LAUNDRY BAG Your student may not like it, but experts recommend washing bedding at least once a week in HOT water to eliminate dustmites, a potential allergen. DIGITAL THERMOMETER Being hot on campus is one thing—but having a fever is another. It’s a good idea to have one of these on hand to be sure your student’s temperature is in check. KLEENEX® ULTRA…

Sweet. Salty. Satisfying. Addictive. Nuts are just like your favorite junk food, save one crucial thing: They’re unbelievably healthy and a major diet ally. The key is to eat the right ones and not go overboard. Enter GH Nutrition Director Jaclyn London, M.S., R.D., who combed through hundreds of nuts, nut butters and bars to find the ones that wouldn’t sabotage your waistline with loads of added sugars and artificial ingredients — and that came in single-serving packages to discourage overeating! Of 61 viable options, only 12 passed the final round of vetting: a cutthroat blind taste test. And the winners are… MIXED NUTS Forget that bag of bland, boring raw nuts. Flavored varieties can be good for you, too, as long as they have less than 6 g of…

CHICKEN CHILAQUILES Puree 1 (28-oz.) can fire-roasted tomatoes; 2 green onions, sliced; 1 tsp. ground cumin; and 1/4 tsp. salt until smooth. In 12-in. skillet, heat 2 Tbsp. oil on med.; add tomato mixture. Partially cover; cook 8 min. or until slightly thickened. Stir in 2 c. shredded cooked chicken and 6 oz. tortilla chips. Cook 2 min., uncovered. Serve with sliced radishes, cilantro, lime wedges and 1/2 c. sour cream mixed with 1 Tbsp. lime juice (not shown). SERVES 4 ABOUT 500 CALS, 27 G PROTEIN, 40 G CARBS, 26 G FAT (6 G SAT), 4 G FIBER, 805 MG SODIUM. Chip Tip Use extra-thick tortilla chips (we like Late July and Garden of Eden), which will stay crisp. BLUE CHEESE LEMON PASTA In saucepan, in 2 Tbsp. olive…