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OUR COVER

WEEK OF AWESOME OUTFITS

Cake COVER Photographed by Danielle Occhiogrosso, prop styling

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Kyra Sedgwick shows off easydressing ideas.

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by Cate Geiger Kalus, craft styling by Blake Ramsey, food styling by Anna Helm Baxter.

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THE SCIENCE OF SLEEP WAKE UP LOOKING AND FEELING YOUR BEST

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YOUR LOOK

17 Style Checklist

Silver shoes, outfit advice, mascara wand magic and more

30 Beauty Science + Wellness

Do your nails really need a polish break?

YOUR HOME

54 A Pretty

Smart Home

The top devices to make your space more convenient

62 Ask Carolyn

Tackle any mess with tips from our resident cleaning pro

REAL LIFE

YOUR BODY

87 Do Diet

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95 Empowered Patients

Three breast cancer survivors on their miracle babies

100 At-Home Fitness Get your arms, abs and butt into shape

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117 20-Minute Suppers

65 Everyday Hero

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How one mom does good on date night An inspiring family tale

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Best of the Test

Liquid lipsticks, online bedding, terrific toasters

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Boo-scotti, plus cute pet costumes!

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COSMETIC CHEMIST Scientist Danusia Wnek brings her makeup-formulation background to the GH Beauty Lab to find what you should splurge on, save on or skip — all backed by science

HAIR TALK Danusia evaluating over 110 shampoos and conditioners for an upcoming test — stay tuned for her findings!

7 cooking functions in one appliance – including AirFry

WHAT I DO AT GH I evaluate health and beauty products

for print and digital, and I ensure that items applying for the GH Seal perform as promised and live up to their claims. I’m also a member of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, which keeps me up-to-date on the latest industry research and ingredient reviews.

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT MY JOB Working with objective lab data and subjective consumer feedback. A product could do very well in our tests, but if consumers hate its fragrance or texture, we take that into consideration. That’s what makes us different from other magazines that do product reviews!

AHA LAB MOMENT Preparing more than 1,200 facial oils last year to send to testers all over the country. I had no idea how huge the category was! It was the biggest beauty test we’ve ever done. See goodhousekeeping.com/facialoils for the results.

BEAUTY MUST I’m a lip balm addict! Right now, my go-to is Burt’s Bees — it feels hydrating and was the top stick in our test.

VITAL STATS Years at GH 3 Lab Cred B.S. in Chemistry from St. John’s University Past Gigs Intern in the GH Beauty Lab and Research & Development Chemist at Estée Lauder for Clinique Makeup Hometown Brooklyn, NY Follow Danusia @danusia.wnek

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This past summer, my little guy was away from us for the first time, staying with his cousins for an entire week. When I called to check in, my brother-in-law laughed nervously. He told me Grey had shown up at the foot of the bed at 7 a.m. asking, “Uncle Gordon, does ginger ale have caffeine?” He’d drunk a can before bed and been up all night reading — and he was trying to figure out why he hadn’t been able to doze off.

As the mom in this equation, I jumped to wondering whether the new surroundings or homesickness was the real cause. But when he told me about his LET’S CONNECT! Get a peek behind night, he said, “It was so amazing, Mommy — I read the GH scenes my whole book, more than 300 pages!” (plus, supercute kitten pics!).

I was secretly proud because I’m a recently recovered late-night reader. But now that I’ve learned INSTAGRAM how important a good night’s sleep is to how we look @janeseymour and feel the next day…to how we’re able to maintain francisco a healthy weight…to how well we focus…to our performance at work…to staying on an even keel at home…

TWITTER @janefrancisco to maintaining our health in general, I try harder than ever to get that solid seven to eight hours. For PINTEREST the most part, it’s working ; ) ! @jane_francisco If you’re tucked in right now, skip ahead to page 25 to read a quick primer on the science of sleep: Find out how you can wake up energized, refreshed and younger-looking even if you can’t put down this issue. Plus, if you think a neater, smoother, softer place to rest might help you drift off more easily, the GH Textiles Lab experts can help you make a better bed (page 77). Enjoy — and happy Halloween!

PS: The afternoon after my son’s allnight read-a-thon, Grey slept for four straight hours curled up in a chair!

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Photograph by Danielle Occhiogrosso, styling by Mariana Vera at Halley Resources.

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Silver Belles Shine bright in this fall’s newest neutral: From ladylike heels to menswear-inspired loafers, there’s a metal winner for every occasion. Hi-ho!

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HOW TO WEAR IT… anywhere!

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X LO R I B E R GA M OT TO

FA S H I O N D I R E CTO R

ST Y L E D I R E CTO R

cool chic

pretty polished

“I love this updated sweatshirt. It’s sophisticated and cozy.”

“A wrap is one of the most universally flattering styles.”

WRAP SWEATSHIRT A ballerina-style top is totally on point.

BAG, $110, SHOP.GUESS.COM

$40, GAP.COM

“An ‘industrial’ jacket as an outfit topper adds instant cool factor.”

WESTPORT FOR DRESSBARN JACKET, $59, DRESSBARN.COM

“Wide-leg trousers with piping are a must for fall.”

PANTS, $150, BODENUSA.COM

“Lace-up detailing gives a masculinelooking coat feminine edge.”

COAT, $143, ASOS.COM

“This skirt’s asymmetrical hem makes it easy on the eyes and super-forgiving of full thighs.”

SLIDES, $50, REPORTSHOES.COM

SKIRT, $109, VINCECAMUTO.COM

BAG, $55, OASIS-STORES .COM/US

HEELS, $50, REPORTSHOES.COM

HOT BAGS UNDER $100

LC LAUREN CONRAD, $69, KOHLS.COM

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$40, ZARA.COM

A NEW DAY, $30, TARGET.COM

$90, MODALUXE.COM

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EAU LA LA A chic, sultry infusion of blackberry, peony, white musk and patchouli.

YVES SAINT LAURENT MON PARIS EAU DE TOILETTE, $78, DEPARTMENT STORES

SHADE SHIFTER

YOU COULD

WIN

This “magic” gloss looks black but morphs into a sheer berry on lips.

BEAUTY LOOT!*

GIVENCHY GLOSS NOIR RÉVÉLATEUR, $32, SEPHORA

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BEAUTY BUYS

Swirled on cheeks, this marbleized mix of rose and peach shades gives a fresh flush.

COVERGIRL TRUBLEND BLUSH IN MEDIUM ROSE, $7, DRUGSTORES

from $7

MUST

SILKY SALVES LUST G OR W S .W. B AS I C S 1 2, S ,$ SA LV E

Heal dryness on body or face with four ingredients or less.

LAB LOWDOWN The natural butters soften skin and seal moisture in.

AN BA IC G E SI CS RANIU M .C O M LXMI PURE NILOTICA MELT, $24, LXMI.COM

SKIN BOOST

NIA GLOW ON DEMAND ENERGIZING ILLUMINATOR, $28, ULTA

PRETTY GIVING One hundred percent of the sale price of this artsy pouch filled with an eight-shadow palette, mascara, a mini liner and a shadow brush benefits the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

ESTÉE LAUDER PINK RIBBON KNOCKOUT EYES COLLECTION, $35, DEPARTMENT STORES

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*Details, page 129

Photographs by Danielle Occhiogrosso.

Pat this caffeineinfused lotion with brightening particles onto your face for an instant pick-me-up.

FOR HEALTHIER-LOOKING SKIN, LOOK FOR EUCERIN, NOW IN THE RED CAP. Eucerin Advanced Repair, formerly Smoothing Repair, is a breakthrough to repair dry, itchy, rough, flaky skin.

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NEW LOOK

BEFORE

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BEAUT Y LAB

ASK APRIL

GH’s beauty guru has the answers to your look-gorgeous Q’s

Q

X APRIL FRANZINO B E AU T Y D I R E CTO R

@aprilfranzino

HOW DO I KNOW WHAT TYPE OF MASCARA WAND IS BEST FOR MY LASHES? A : With so many innovative shapes hitting store shelves, I

went straight to our resident mascara expert, GH Beauty Lab Senior Chemist Sabina Wizemann, who assesses nearly every product launch each year, to walk us through the latest. She explains which does what — and what might be right for you:

MEDIUM TO LONG LASHES

“The dense bristles and thick hourglass shape make it ideal for adding fullness and volume.”

4 of the latest

SKINCARE ACTIVES Look for these buzzy ingredients popping up in face and body products. The Beauty Lab tells you what to try and what to skip: Yogurt for soothing Its probiotics may have an anti-inflammatory effect on skin irritated by leave-on skincare.

L’ORÉAL PARIS VOLUMINOUS LASH PARADISE MASCARA, $10, DRUGSTORES

“Multi-length bristles and a slim, slightly tapered brush lengthen and volumize.”

REVLON MEGA MULTIPLIER MASCARA, $9, DRUGSTORES

STRAIGHT LASHES

“The curved fine-toothed-comb wand lifts and coats lashes from the roots up.”

MAYBELLINE NEW YORK THE FALSIES PUSH UP ANGEL MASCARA, $9, DRUGSTORES

SHORT LASHES

“Its ball tip helps separate and define even small corner lashes — and builds up length without clumping.”

COVERGIRL TOTAL TEASE MASCARA, $8, DRUGSTORES

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Manuka honey for healing From pollination of the New Zealand manuka bush. Most products don’t contain high enough levels to make a real difference.

Cotton for nourishing Its extract and oil may condition and protect skin, but there’s little supporting scientific data.

Imagine getting a mini facial every time you suds up: That’s the idea behind the new face masks made to be applied and rinsed off in the shower. “These combine cleansers, exfoliators and hydrators for instant results that cut down on the waiting time of traditional masks,” Wizemann says. Plus, “the steam’s heat and humidity soften skin’s surface cells, so the actives may penetrate more easily,” says New York City dermatologist Joshua Zeichner, M.D. AVEENO POSITIVELY RADIANT 60 SECOND IN-SHOWER FACIAL, $7, DRUGSTORES

Find it now: Shop this page at keep.com/GH.

Photograph by Danielle Occhiogrosso (mascara wands).

SHORT TO MEDIUM LASHES

Clay for absorbing oil Variants like kaolin and bentonite are used in masks and cleansers to remove oil and toxins from skin.

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T H E U LT I M AT E

Beauty Sleep Studies show that skin restores itself while you catch your zzz’s.

Boost the effects and wake up even prettier by mixing the GH Beauty Lab’s genius head-to-toe tips into your p.m. routine

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FACE

Three-Step Bedtime Skin Routine

1

WA S H YO U R WAY . Skincare works best on a clean canvas. Here, GH Beauty Lab– approved ways to cleanse away the day’s grime that will fit your schedule.

30 Seconds

Swipe makeupremoving and cleansing wet wipes, like Beauty Lab go-to Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes ($6, drugstores), all over face, including eyes.

1 Minute

Pour a micellar water cleanser on a cotton round to get rid of makeup and grime without rinsing. Try GH Seal star Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water ($9, drugstores).

3 Minutes

Deep clean, using a washcloth, with a rinse-off wash such as GH Seal star Mary Kay TimeWise Repair Volu-Firm Foaming Cleanser ($28, marykay.com).

5 Minutes

Do double duty with an exfoliating cleansing brush like GH Seal star Olay ProX Advanced Cleansing System ($35, drugstores), which comes with a smoothing face wash.

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CUSTO M I Z E YO U R T R E AT M E N T . Day creams’ richer cousins, night creams, like the GH Beauty Lab test winners below, tackle tough skin issues while you drift off.

Boost wrinkle-fighting benefits by first spreading on a retinol serum such as GH Seal star No7 Restore & Renew Face & Neck Multi Action Serum ($34, Walgreens).

SMOOTHING: CAUDALIE RESVERATROL LIFT NIGHT INFUSION CREAM, $76, SEPHORA

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FIRMING: L’ORÉAL PARIS REVITALIFT VOLUME FILLER NIGHT CREAM, $25, DRUGSTORES

BRIGHTENING: ALGENIST OVERNIGHT RESTORATIVE CREAM, $94, ULTA

HY DRATE, HY DRATE, HY DRATE. For even more moisturizing power, swap

in one of the extra-nourishing new overnight masks weekly or as needed in place of night cream. The best of the Beauty Lab’s test: Amorepacific Moisture Bound Sleeping Recovery Masque ($60, Sephora), which increased skin’s moisture levels by 49%. *Source: Charlottesville, VA, sleep medicine specialist W. Chris Winter, M.D., author of Why Your Sleep Is Broken and How to Fix It

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When you don’t get enough shut-eye, your skin is sallow and zit-prone and can look tired and droopy. Here’s why: Blood flow to your skin increases while you snooze. If you skimp, your skin can look dry and ashen rather than rosy.

Sleep time is cell-repair time.

Growth hormone, produced during deep sleep, plays a role in protein synthesis, which helps our bodies heal damage to cells from daily wear and tear. Collagen (the protein that keeps skin looking plump and smooth) is affected if you don’t get enough sleep.

Hydration balance is thrown out of whack by lack of sleep. You’re likely to see greater venous congestion around your eyes, or blood pooling in veins, leading to dark circles and sometimes puffiness.

Stress hormones get cranked up when you’re tired.

Without adequate sleep, our brains start producing cortisol, a hormone that makes you feel revved. But it can also cause inflammation, resulting in acne in the short term and wrinkles over time.

Bottom line?

Aim for seven to nine hours of sleep to stay looking (and feeling!) your best.*

YO U R LO O K

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B O DY WA K E U P TO SOFT SKIN. Deflate bags

Had too much salt or wine? Sleep propped up to encourage eye-area fluid drainage, says Dendy Engelman, M.D.

Just as you layer bedding (and face products!), double up on body skincare for maximum moisturization while you doze:

HAIR

Top-Tested Creams D O N ’ T S K I P E Y E CR E A M . The thin-skinned eye area is the first

to show exhaustion. Look refreshed by morning with the Beauty Lab’s best eye treatments plus pro tips.

For wrinkles & dark circles:

For dryness & sensitivity:

ROC MULTI CORREXION 5 IN 1 EYE CREAM, $29, DRUGSTORES

CHANEL LE LIFT CRÈME YEUX FIRMING ANTI-WRINKLE EYE CREAM, $105, CHANEL.COM

For puffiness: To minimize bags, give your eye area a mini massage as you apply cream, says Mona Gohara, M.D., a dermatologist in Danbury, CT: “Massage gently around eyes from inner corners out, as if you were wiping away tears, three times, to smooth and get rid of fluid.”

LOTION Top with a nongreasy body lotion like Beauty Lab gold standard Curél Skincare Ultra Healing Lotion ($8, drugstores). Deepsleep trick: Add a few drops of lavender oil to a dollop of lotion for better rest.

Try a before-bed lip “facial.” Weekly, buff in small circles with a damp washcloth to slough flakes, says New York City dermatologist Dendy Engelman, M.D. Rub in a bit of moisturizer, then slick a thick layer of emollient balm — like night cream for lips! — on and around your mouth. Try Beauty Lab– recommended Vaseline Lip Therapy Original Tin ($4, drugstores).

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PREVENT BEDHEAD. Sleep on a silky pillowcase to keep hair from matting, says New York City celeb hairstylist Juan Carlos Maciques. “Hair glides over silk’s smooth surface with less friction, so you’re less likely to wake up with frizz and tangles,” explains GH Senior Textiles Product Analyst Lexie Sachs. “The majority of our testers reported that the cases helped stop bedhead.” Lab pick: GH Seal star Fishers Finery Tranquil Dreams 19 Momme 100% Pure Mulberry Silk Pillowcase, above ($20, fishers finery.com).

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EYES

OIL Glide a fastabsorbing body oil, like Nivea Nourishing Body Oil ($12, drugstores), over bare skin before putting on PJs; let dry a minute while you wash your face.

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GH BEAUTY LAB Your questions on healthy skin, hair and more answered by our resident experts

X BIRNUR ARAL, PH.D. H E A LT H , B E A U T Y & ENVIRONMENT L A B D I R E CTO R

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Q CAN YOU

Q

EXPLAIN THE VARIOUS TYPES OF HAIR DYE? — DEBRA F.

BIRNUR SAYS: Yes! Choose your formula based on how long you want the color to last and your desired results. A quick primer:

DR. OZ SAYS: Not after every manicure, but it is a good idea to give your nails a rest from polish every so often. Having lacquer on nails perpetually can stain or yellow them and cause them to dry out, which can exacerbate white spots and ridges. So pick a time every few months to give your nails a week or two off.

And if you get gel manicures, try to mix in a regular one from time to time, as the acetone soak typically used to remove gels can dry out nails even faster, leaving them fragile and prone to breakage.

Q Is it true that products can stop working because skin and hair “get used” to them?

— Jessica K.

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BIRNUR SAYS: Nope. With skincare, such as anti-aging treatments, it may take weeks or months to see full effects, and the gradual change could make it seem as if a product has stopped working. For a hair product, it’s possible for you to become accustomed to the way it makes your hair feel and look, so you may not notice as much of an improvement over time as when you first used it.

LAB LOWDOWN: There is no reason for a skin or hair product to cease being effective if it was beneficial in the first place and hasn’t expired, so stick to your routine for the best results.

PERMANENT: This dye usually contains ammonia (to open hair’s cuticle) mixed with a developer (hydrogen peroxide) to lift and deposit pigment, changing the hair’s color until it grows out.

DEMIPERMANENT: Ammonia-free, it deposits dye with a developer and lasts up to 24 shampoos for subtle enhancement and to blend regrowth.

SEMIPERMANENT: This has no ammonia or developer and deposits dye only to soften gray or boost color, lasting about six to eight washes.

COLOR GLAZE: A sheer tinted treatment that coats hair with pigment and shine through six to eight washes.

TEMPORARY: This is both ammonia- and developerfree. Large color molecules adhere to strands’ outer layer and can be washed out in one to two shampoos.

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DO MY NAILS REALLY NEED A BREAK BETWEEN MANICURES?— LINDSAY B.

This is not a quick fix.

This is my decision to make beauty last.

RoC® RETINOL CORREXION® Stepping up your beauty routine means something. Opt for a skin care product with proven results to reduce fine lines and wrinkles: a one-year clinical study has shown that RoC® Retinol works from the first week and each week thereafter. The longer you use it, the better it works. © J&JCI 2016

RoC®. METHODS, NOT MIRACLES.™

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BEAUTY LAB

BEST OF THE TEST

Top Liquid Lipsticks Pairing the rich pigment of lipstick with the glide of gloss, these new formulas stayed put (and vibrant!) through our most rigorous tests

HOW WE TESTED We evaluated labelblinded liquid lipsticks on 144 testers immediately and throughout the day for: Ease of application Look and feel on lips Transfer on cups Fade resistance

97/100

WINNER

LONGEST-LASTING For truly bulletproof (and drinkproof!) color, look no further than Urban Decay’s liquid lipstick, which held fast longer than all others tested— and comes in 40 shades, from nudes to bolds, in mattes and shimmers.

TESTER NOTES “My new favorite lipstick!” one raved. “It looked freshly applied all day, through a full meal and a snack — virtually none of the color came off.”

LAB LOWDOWN Before-and-after digital imaging showed that the formula resisted fading for five hours and remained on lips when testers sipped a hot drink. Users rated it above the rest for going on easily, not smearing or feathering, all-day wear and maintaining vibrancy.

URBAN DECAY VICE LIQUID LIPSTICK, $18, SEPHORA

RUNNER-UP BARGAIN BUY With NYX’s matte liquid, you'll get nearly foolproof application at a nice price (with minimal color transfer).

TESTER NOTES The sponge-tipped wand gave “full coverage in one pass” and “a perfect look in seconds,” two said.

LAB LOWDOWN It had strong staying power through the hot-drink test and scored best for precise, even application without feathering (though some testers found it drying). Editor’s tip: Line lips with the applicator's point, then fill them in.

NYX LIQUID SUEDE CREAM LIPSTICK, $7, DRUGSTORES (IN 24 SHADES)

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NONDRYING MATTE

SOFT SATIN FINISH

If you like a shine-free look but comfort is key, mousse-textured BareMinerals is your match.

For a satiny effect and a gentleon-lips formulation, Clinique was the top choice.

TESTER NOTES Several loved how it went on smoothly and delivered a chic matte finish without parching lips.

TESTER NOTES “It felt hydrating,” a user said, and many remarked on the great color payoff. “I received compliments on this,” one reported.

LAB LOWDOWN The “whipped” cream tied for the top spot for neither feathering nor drying out lips through the day, though the color wasn’t as lasting in the Lab’s photo analysis with the Visia Complexion Analyzer.

BAREMINERALS GEN NUDE MATTE LIQUID LIPSTICK, $18, ULTA

LAB LOWDOWN While the other top picks stood up better to five hours of wear in the Lab assessment, testers gave it high marks for being nondrying and nonirritating.

CLINIQUE POP LIQUID MATTE LIP COLOUR + PRIMER, $19, MACY’S

LIVE THE HIGH LIFE

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AWESOME OUTFITS Actress, director and native New Yorker Kyra Sedgwick explores Chelsea in easy dressing ideas that work Monday to Funday photog raphs by MELANIE ACEVEDO

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EFFORTLESS DRESS An easy breezy one in a bold pattern equals a showstopping outfit that requires zero (zilch, nada) thought.

DRESS, $398, KATESPADE .COM. BAG, $49, CHARLESKEITH.COM. PUMPS, $98, VINCECAMUTO.COM.

Hair by Ted Gibson at Artists & Company, makeup by Min Min Ma using Iconolab skincare, manicure by Julie Kandalec using Chanel Le Vernis.

With its original Gothic architecture, private garden and eclectic rooms, the High Line Hotel is as beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside.

HAIR B E AU T Y N O T E Ask your colorist to add slightly lighter highlights to the strands framing your face to illuminate your skin, à la Kyra.

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SLIM PUFFER Add warmth and cool factor to your outfit with a layer that combines the coziness of a down jacket and the sleekness of a bomber.

TNA FOR ARITZIA JACKET, $85, ARITZIA.COM. JEANS, $188, JBRANDJEANS.COM. HEELS, $89, MARCFISHERFOOTWEAR.COM.

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Kyra Sedgwick Five years after her memorable turn on the hit TV show The Closer and fresh off directing her first film, Kyra is back in a starring role for ABC’S new drama Ten Days in the Valley. Here, the mom of two and wife of Kevin Bacon offers a glimpse into her closet and home life.

PERSONAL STYLE I like clothes that will last a long time. Black peg pants with flats or ballet slippers and a cool top and blazer is my go-to look. A blazer pulls everything together.

LIKE MOM, LIKE DAUGHTER As an actor, there is so much rejection. Kevin and I have had some painful experiences, and you don’t want your kid to go through that. But I want [25-year-old Sosie] to follow her passion, and acting has become her passion.

FAMILY TRADITIONS My husband and I cook together all the time. He’s an intuitive chef and really good at whipping things up without a recipe, which is so irritating, because if I’m following a recipe, I have to look at it over and over again.

WISE WORDS When I was pregnant, my mom said, “There are going to be times when you want to throw your kids out of a window, and that’s OK.” Being a mother is hard. We send women the message that it’s all supposed to be perfect, but it’s not. Believe me, it’s still hard, and my kids are adults! — Lindsey Benoit

Catch Kyra as a TV producer whose daughter goes missing in Ten Days in the Valley, premiering October 1 at 10 p.m. ET on ABC.

I CO N I C D I N E R Take a seat (and travel back in time) at Empire Diner, offering a fun take on classic American fare. Try the Empire double patty burger and the strawberry milkshake. empire-diner.com

look for...

METALLIC THREADS

Gold and silver touches introduce a little glamour without seeming over-the-top glitzy.

DRESS, $139, SCOTCH-SODA.COM. JEWELRY, KYRA’S OWN WORN THROUGHOUT.

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SASSY SWEATSHIRT Think of your new cozy go-to as a crisp-weather version of your favorite message tee.

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SWEATER, $148, KATESPADE.COM. PANTS, $109, ANNTAYLOR.COM.

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ALL TYPES OF STRIPES Don’t draw the line at one width or color — anything goes for fall.

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SUNGLASSES, KYRA’S OWN. BAR III DRESS, $90, MACYS.COM. JACKET, $98, JCREW.COM. CHARLES BY CHARLES DAVID HEELS, $89, NORDSTROM.COM.

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FOOD-INSPIRED SHADES Add a hit of fall flavor with this season’s It colors: pumpkin pie, mustard and red wine.

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BABATON FOR ARITZIA BLAZER, $195, ARITZIA.COM. TOP, $89, CHICOS.COM. JEANS, $218, JBRANDJEANS.COM. BAG, $148, VINCECAMUTO.COM. VIA SPIGA PUMPS, $90, DSW.COM.

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SLICE OF H E AV E N Grab lunch at Don Giovanni Ristorante, which serves up coalfired brick oven pizzas (the Rustica is a crowd favorite) and satisfying pasta dishes. dongiovanni-ny.com

Fashion Director, Kristen Saladino.

Text, Andra Chantim.

Hair, Ted Gibson.

Makeup, Min Min Ma.

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MENSWEAR TROUSERS These comfy pants add and subtract inches in all the right places, making you look longer and leaner.

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TOP, $89, LLBEAN.COM. PANTS, $198, USA.FRENCHCONNECTION.COM. PUMPS, $98, VINCECAMUTO.COM.

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Restore what was lost, and lift away the years.

TimeWise Repair ®

© 2017 Mary Kay Inc.

It’s never too late to rescue skin from the damage of the past and recapture a vision of youthfulness.

Reduce the look of deep lines and wrinkles.

Restore the appearance of lifted contours.

Recapture youthful volume.

Finding innovative skin care is easy when you contact your Independent Beauty Consultant. Need to connect with one? Visit marykay.com.

©2017 Pepperidge Farm, Incorporated.

A NEW COOKIE STRAIGHT FROM 1937.

Back in 1937, our founder, Margaret Rudkin, put her faith in simple kitchen pantry ingredients.

We still do today. Real chocolate, creamery butter and cage-free eggs make our Pepperidge Farm FarmhouseTM Thin & Crispy cookies simply delicious. Available in Milk, Dark and Triple Chocolate.

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

PUMPKIN POTS Carve the top off a mini pumpkin, then cut the bottom off a water bottle and drop it in to act as a vase.

We filled ours with ranunculuses, mums and dahlias.

10 CHANCES TO

WIN

$1,000

Photograph by Mike Garten.

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL

AT GRANDIN ROAD bit.ly/2ukIjyq Details, page 129

Spooktacular Decorating Trick out your house with our boo-tiful decor ideas, from pretty pumpkin vases to bone-chilling treats. You won’t be able to resist getting into the holiday spirit. Boo-ha-ha-ha!

Craft styling by BLAKE RAMSEY and CATE GEIGER KALUS Text by SARA BOWER

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no-carve pumpkins

Make your fright night an absolute delight with these creative crafts.

scaredy cat

glam polka dots

shimmer web

fast florals

Using hot glue, place strings of sequins going about halfway down the pumpkin. Next, go horizontal with curved lines to complete the cobweb. A spider is optional but encouraged!

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Make 1" to 2" filled-in circles out of glue. Using a string of sequins (ours are from papermart.com), place the first sequin in the center and coil around. Repeat, evenly spacing.

Adhere temporary tattoos to your white pumpkin, as you would on skin. Join a ring of floral selects together for this botanical look. We found ours at TattooNbeyond on etsy.com.

Photographs by Mike Garten.

Mask out the eyes, mouth, nose, ears (and whiskers!) on an orange pumpkin with blue painter’s tape. Cover the rest with black acrylic paint. Let dry, then remove the tape to reveal.

THE MORE THE MERRIER Audible “ready” beep allows for hands-off cooking.

Effortlessly prepare four tasty waffles at a time with the KRUPS BELGIAN WAFFLE MAKER. Customize them to order, with five adjustable browning levels and extra-deep pockets for a variety of fillings.

Hit pause to pour a cup even while a fresh carafe is brewing.

Set out toppings like sliced avocado and radishes, smoked salmon, and crumbled bacon.

NOT YOUR AVERAGE JOE The KRUPS 12-CUP SAVOY COFFEE MAKER features a regular/bold brew selection, a keep-warm function with adjustable time and temperature, and a 35% faster brewing cycle, so guests are guaranteed a rich, flavorful brew in no time.

Use the interior light to view cooking progress with ease.

WARM WELCOME Reheat a premade pie, toast six slices of sourdough, or cook two quiches from scratch in the roomy KRUPS DELUXE TOASTER OVEN with eight fast heat-up and turbo cooking functions.

For a frothy taste of fall, add nutmeg, cinnamon, or even a touch of maple syrup to hot beverages.

Serve coffee, hot water, espresso, flat whites, and more!

FOAM IS WHERE THE HEART IS With a unique two-step frothing system that preheats the milk and froths it directly in the cup, the KRUPS SUPER AUTOMATIC ESPRESSO MACHINE prepares 17 delicious hot beverages from start to finish, for artisan-style cappuccinos and lattes right at home.

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Raise your brunch game and savor every second. With truer coffee flavor, perfectly browned toast, and fluffier-than-ever waffles, KRUPS high-quality appliances make it easy to craft and share unforgettable moments with family and friends.

See how KRUPS can help you elevate your next special occasion.

Truer Coffee Flavor.

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A delightful cup begins with the details. The KRUPS Savoy coffee maker brews at the optimal 180° temperature for a fuller, more balanced, truer coffee flavor. Delight in the Details at KRUPSUSA.com.

bewitching bar cart Guests can help themselves to your cauldron concoctions.

spooky snacks Entertain your ghosts and ghouls with these hauntingly delicious sips and bites.

balloon magic

Photographs by Danielle Occhiogrosso, food styling by Anna Helm Baxter.

Wrap large helium balloons with tulle. Tie ribbon at the base and trim the skirt as needed!

SWEET TREATS

Make no bones about it: These light and crispy meringues are scary-simple (recipe, page 127).

retro labels Download these at goodhouse keeping.com/halloweenlabels and print on sticker paper. Attach to bottles.

PARTY POTION

Paint black gel food coloring onto orange-peel strips to garnish this tasty apricotbourbon brew (recipe, page 128).

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3' WHITE BALLOONS, $5, OHHAPPYDAY.COM, BLACK TULLE, $9, AMAZON.COM. HALSTED MOBILE CART, $499, GRANDINROAD.COM. DRINK DISPENSER, $179, GRANDINROAD.COM. BLACK-AND-WHITE STRAWS, $9 FOR A PACK OF 100, AMAZON.COM. FOR SIMILAR: GOLD DOTTED GLASSWARE, $50 FOR SET OF FOUR, BEDBATHANDBEYOND .COM. COPPER COCKTAIL SHAKER, $25, CRATEANDBARREL.COM.

Score a Grandin Road Halloween shopping spree and you could nab fun finds like the bar cart and drink dispenser on this page!

Go to grandinroad.com to make your wish list. It’s HQ for all things seasonal.

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ASSORTED FELT BATS, $15, GRANDINROAD.COM. WATERCOLOR ABSTRACT LANDS SERIES: WINTER 2 BY VERY MARTA IN 30" BY 40", $354, MINTED.COM. BLACK-AND-WHITE-STRIPED PUMPKIN, $49, GRANDINROAD.COM. BLACK CHEESECLOTH, $10, JOANN.COM. 4" WHITE PAPER LANTERNS, $6, ORIENTALTRADING.COM.

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Photograph by Danielle Occhiogrosso.

String a creepy crawling cobweb over artwork or a mirror you already have, then hang skull lanterns, DIY-dip candlesticks and spray-paint plants black for the eeriest undead effect. Turn to page 129 for the easy how-tos.

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GET THE LOOK I ISFAHAN RED FABRIC CHAIR, PETERDUNHAM .COM. LOFT 3-PC. SECTIONAL, CISCOBROTHERS.COM. LEXINGTON OTTOMAN, $3,685, HOLLYWOODATHOME.COM. NK ROUND WOODEN TRAY, $375 TO $650, AND LARGE CREAM VASE BY MIRENA KIM CERAMICS, SHOP.NICKEYKEHOE.COM. JUDY JACKSON STONEWARE VASES, $129 FOR SET OF THREE, WESTELM.COM.

a p re t t y

SMART HOME Tech whiz and lifestyle blogger Carley Knobloch reveals the top devices that can make your space more comfortable and convenient without sacrificing style — they all work for her! photog raphs by LISA ROMEREIN styling by CATE GEIGER KALUS

Hang your TV above the mantel.

“Go for a slim TV (mine is a Samsung) and use a thin mount that lets it sit flat against the wall. Then have the wires threaded through the wall so it looks uncluttered,” says Carley.

LAB LOWDOWN Samsung’s smart TVs have an intuitive Smart Hub system, making content and apps easy to navigate. Their new lineup of LED TVs, called QLEDs, combines thinness with high-quality performance. Install one using an ultrathin mount from VideoSecu.

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HOME PROFILE THE OWNERS Carley Knobloch, a tech expert and a contributor to the Today show and HGTV, and her husband, Mike. They have a son, Spencer, 16, and a daughter, Annie, 12, as well as an English springer spaniel, Jenny.

THE PROPERTY A Cape Cod–style home (built in 2014) in Los Angeles.

THE DESIGN Despite having a job that requires her to test tech all day, Carley insists she never wanted her house to look futuristic. “Too much gadgetry would have ruined the laid-back, California-cool vibe I was going for,” she says. “I’m all about choosing great-looking, practical devices that give me more time to do what I love and hang with my squad.”

superfast Wi-Fi

“Perch this Eero unit in any room to boost a weak Wi-Fi signal.”

master switch

“Instead of having to flip 10 light switches before you go to bed, the Control4 system lets you turn them all off with one click — plus lower the blinds, adjust the thermostat and more.”

LAB LOWDOWN We love that you can control this toptested system with an app. Use it to easily diagnose issues, set up parental controls and share your Wi-Fi with guests.

EERO HOME WIFI SYSTEM, FROM $299, EERO.COM.

Hair and Makeup by Taylor Tompkins.

CONTROL4 STARTER SYSTEM, FROM $1,000, CONTROL4.COM.

music to go

“The Audio Pro Addon wireless speaker comes with a chic leather strap so you can tote it to the patio.”

watchful eye

“I use the Nest Cam security camera to keep tabs on our dog when we’re out for the day.”

LAB LOWDOWN In our tests, we were impressed by how easy it was to set up and its great video quality.

CAMOUFLAGE GADGETS FOR YOUR SHELFIE.

“Devices that either are small and discreet or come in chic colors can mix in nicely with the beautiful books and objects you’ve already collected. Think of them as little modern works of art.”

GET THE LOOK I MOD METAL 3" PLANTER, $10, URBANOUTFITTERS.COM. POTTERY BY A QUESTION OF EAGLES, $35, WESTELM.COM. BLACK SMALL COPABU BOWL, $55, SHOPPE.AMBERINTERIORDESIGN.COM. AUDIO PRO ADDON T3 PORTABLE BLUETOOTH SPEAKER, $249, AMAZON.COM. STOOL, WOOD BOWLS, WOOD URN, AND BEADS, SHOPPE.AMBERINTERIORDESIGN.COM. GLASS MENAGERIE DACHSHUND, $78, JONATHANADLER.COM. NEST CAM SECURITY CAMERA, $199, NEST.COM. ART, ONEKINGSLANE.COM. INDEGO AFRICA IVORY & EBONY COPABU BOWL, $85, MAEREE.COM.

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TRY NEW SHOW-OFF LED BULBS.

“Energy-efficient LED bulbs have gotten a bad rap because many are ugly and emit bluish light. But I’m psyched to have these beautiful options in my see-through glass globes. They cast a warm glow that’s just like an incandescent.”

GET THE LOOK I M. CROW & CO. JACK STOOL, MCROWCOMPANY.COM. FOOD52 LARGE CUT RIMMED PITCHER, $80, FOOD52.COM. PAINTING BY WAYNE PATE, $150, WAYNEPATE.COM. FOR SIMILAR: PHILIPS 60-WATT EQUIVALENT VINTAGE LED LIGHT BULB, $9, HOMEDEPOT.COM. EXTRA LARGE CLEAR PENDANT LIGHTS, CISCOHOME.NET.

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AUTOMATE YOUR SHADES.

“There’s a certain time of day when the sun roasts my kitchen table for one to two hours. Using an app, the Serena shade by Lutron lets me schedule when I’d like the shade to lower. The best part is that it’s as easy to install as a standard shade.”

GET THE LOOK I SERENA SHADE, FROM $349, SERENASHADES.COM. DOUBLE ARM PENDANT, URBANELECTRICCO.COM. MIXED LINEN NAPKINS AND PLACE MATS, PARACHUTEHOME.COM. WEGNER WISHBONE STYLE WEAVE CHAIRS, $159 EACH, POLYANDBARK.COM. FOR SIMILAR: CROSBY TEAK DINING TABLE, $1,998, SERENAANDLILY.COM.

shopping wand

“Whether you’re on your last box of cookies or Q-tips, all you have to do is scan the bar code with the Amazon Dash Wand, and it is automatically added to your Amazon shopping cart. Everyone in my family can contribute to the list so we never forget something.”

LAB LOWDOWN This little stick comes with Alexa so you can reorder supplies and ask questions hands-free.

AMAZON DASH WAND, $20, AMAZON.COM.

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jewelry trackers

“You would never know that Nokia’s Steel watch and Ringly’s smart ring double as activity trackers. They look like stylish jewelry I’d wear anywhere.”

FOR SIMILAR: NOKIA STEEL WATCH, $130, HEALTH.NOKIA.COM. RINGLY LUXE SMART RING IN PURPLE JADE, $165, RINGLY.COM.

musical showerhead “The Kohler Moxie Showerhead has a built-in wireless speaker that’s removable in case my kids want to keep rocking out after showering.”

KOHLER MOXIE SHOWERHEAD + WIRELESS SPEAKER, $150, BEDBATHANDBEYOND.COM.

connected scale

“The Fitbit Aria scale syncs with your activity tracker or your phone’s health app and gives you tailored advice on how to reach your goals.

It recognizes multiple family members too.”

LAB LOWDOWN The scale can send your weight, BMI and fat percentage to your app for a more well-rounded health analysis.

FITBIT ARIA SCALE, $100, FITBIT.COM.

Warm up the bathroom with a Persian rug.

GET THE LOOK I AMBER LEWIS STOOL AND RUG, SHOPPE.AMBERINTERIORDESIGN.COM. MEDITERRANEAN TOWELS, $8 EACH, COYUCHI.COM.

dreamy lighting

“C-sleep lightbulbs give off a calming light at night to help you drift off and provide a vibrant light in the morning to help you wake up.”

CREATE A (MOSTLY) TECH-FREE ZONE.

“My kids’ rooms have computers so they can do their homework, but our rule is that TVs and cell phones must stay in common areas. This way they can wind down before bed without being tempted by technology.”

GET THE LOOK I C-SLEEP 2 PACK LIGHTBULBS, $50, TARGET.COM. CALIFORNIA REPUBLIC STATE BEAR FLAG, $99, ETSY.COM. WOODROW KING BED, $1,899, BLUDOT.COM. STRIPED BEDDING, BROOKLINEN.COM. SINNERLIG PENDANT BAMBOO LAMP, $60, IKEA.COM. SWING ARM BLACK WALL SCONCE, $80, CB2.COM. MARSHALL STANMORE WIRELESS SPEAKER, $300, URBANOUTFITTERS.COM. DECO HIDES NATURAL COWHIDE SALT/PEPPER AREA RUG, $310, WAYFAIR.COM. FOR SIMILAR: BLANKET, PENDLETON-USA.COM.

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GH LAB TIP Spray backpacks with a repellent like Scotchgard so spills roll off instead of soaking in.

WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO CLEAN A BACKPACK? MY KID’S IS GETTING DIRTY ALREADY! — Karen S. A: Backpacks get grimy fast! Wash by hand (not by machine) so it will retain its shape. Open its pockets and zippers and shake out crumbs. Brush or vacuum off loose dirt. Then follow these steps:

Oops! Nail polish dripped on my carpet.

How do I remove it?

— Hailey B. A: I hope you had time to blot the wet polish!

For what’s left, follow these steps (testing on a hidden spot first for safety):

Wipe it right

Dip a cloth or sponge into a sudsy mix of dish soap and warm water, then wash the pack’s interior. Use a soft scrub brush and the same solution on its exterior. Pay attention to stains and to the back and straps, which rest against the body.

USE PURE ACETONE, NOT POLISH REMOVER Pure acetone, found in drugstores, doesn’t have the moisturizers or fragrance in some nail polish removers, which may stain. Put some on a cloth and work into tufts.

Don’t rub.

Rinse and dry

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WHY DO I NEED A DISHWASHER CLEANER? DOESN’T THE MACHINE CLEAN ITSELF WHEN I RUN A CYCLE? — Linda D.

A: Dishwashers do flush out bits of food during regular cycles, but hard-water minerals and grease can settle on the spray arms, the tub and internal parts you can’t see, like the heating element and the filter. Used monthly (or as needed), dishwasher cleaners, like GH Seal holder Cascade Platinum, dissolve these machineclogging deposits and help boost your machine’s cleaning ability.

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RESTORE THE PILE Once the polish is removed, dab the area with warm, sudsy water, then with clear water. Blot dry and fluff.

STOCK UP ON WIPES For quick cleanups, keep a handy stash of individually wrapped acetonebased wipes, like those sold at beauty-supply stores and drugstores.

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Swish the bag in a sink of cool water to rinse it inside and out. Squeeze, then blot in a towel to remove excess water. Hang upside down, away from heat or sunlight, to dry.

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SANITIZE WISELY After cleaning, plug the drain and fill the basin with a gallon of warm water. Swish in half a cup of chlorine bleach. Dip in a sponge; wipe the sink surface, including the faucet and handles. Let sit five minutes. Rinse and air-dry.

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COMBAT STAINS Stash baking soda under the sink. Sprinkle it on stains, then scrub and rinse. To keep a stainless steel sink looking spiffy, buff away scratches, which harbor stains and bacteria, with a powdered stainless steel cleanser like Cameo.

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MAKE IT EASIER NEXT TIME Just about everything that happens in the kitchen involves the sink, so it gets stained easily. For tough spots, use a cleanser with bleach, and to help repel grime, apply a light coat of mineral oil with a cloth.

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DE-STINK THE DISPOSAL Food scraps trapped here often start to smell. Clean the blades by grinding up ice or frozen cubes of white vinegar. Thoroughly rinse the rubber gasket if you have one — it’s a magnet for debris (flip it and get the underside too).

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WHAT TYPE OF RANGE DOES THE COOK USE? Electric? Opt for pans with a flat aluminum disk on the bottom, like Tramontina.

For gas ranges, solid aluminum clad with stainless steel or porcelain enamel and/or with a nonstick coating is best — All-Clad or Circulon. For induction cooking, confirm that the box says it’s induction-safe — look for models from All-Clad and KitchenAid.

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WHAT DOES THE KITCHEN LOOK LIKE? If the space is filled with professionalstyle appliances, consider anodized aluminum, with its handsome dark gray exterior. GH Lab Picks: Calphalon and Anolon. If it has lots of color, think porcelain enamel.

GH Lab picks: Rachael Ray and Le Creuset come in an array of rich hues.

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SHE COOKS, BUT DOES SHE LIKE TO CLEAN? If the answer is no, don’t even think about buying

anything but cookware with a nonstick finish inside — and maybe outside too.

Gleaming stainless steel cookware looks beautiful in the store but stains noticeably with use, especially if she fries. GH Lab picks: Zwilling J.A. Henckels and T-Fal.

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WHAT DOES SHE COOK? Are pot roasts her specialty? Or perhaps frittatas? Check that the pieces are ovensafe, especially if the handles aren’t metal.

GH Lab picks: Calphalon pots and pans, which can withstand oven temperatures up to 450°F.

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EXACTLY WHAT PIECES COME IN THE SET? How many are lids?

Are three of them inexpensive nylon tools? Select sets with larger pots and pans, like 10- and 12-inch skillets, a four- or six-quart Dutch oven and an eight-quart stockpot. GH Lab picks: Swiss Diamond and Scanpan.

If you bake frequently, choose a range with only one oven cavity or with the larger cavity above the lower one. Otherwise you will need to bend to place foods in the oven, check on them and take them out.

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Manieri to think up an easy new way for adults to give back. “I was at my daughter’s school for their volunteer day,” says Kristen. The kids were working in teams and injecting friendly competition into their task of creating meal kits for needy families before going off to play. A lightbulb went on. “I thought, Why can’t adults do the same thing?” says Kristen, 40, who hatched the idea for Do Good Date Night, a social — and socially conscious — nonprofit that throws events in which couples and friends get together to pack meal kits, hygiene packs for the homeless and more before digging in to a catered light buffet with beer and wine.

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seemed to find time to volunteer in person. To get Do Good Date Night off the ground, she reached out to Feeding Children Everywhere, a national organization based in Longwood, FL. “They loved the idea,” says Kristen. The first joint effort in September 2015 quickly sold out (tickets are generally $20 to $25 per person). There, the attendees packed 9,500 meals and raised enough money through a raffle to fund 12,000 more.

Best of all, many of that night’s diners still volunteer with Feeding Children Everywhere. Since that first dinner, more than 700 people have stepped up for a

PARTIES WITH A PURPOSE Left, volunteers Fernanda and Zach Horvath put together kits for Feeding Children Everywhere. Above, packing up sweet potatoes for Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.

night of service and socializing. “It’s easy to write a check,” says Kristen. “But rolling up your sleeves gives you an opportunity to truly make a difference.”

HOW SHE DOES IT

Kristen partners with charities like Second Harvest, Goodwill and Habitat for Humanity that offer simple tasks and results with an impact. “They provide the service opportunity,” she says. She adds the fun factor: When a Do Good

Date Night is held at a charity’s facility, she organizes entertainment like trivia contests and live music. In other cases, Do Good Date Night is more of a popup party — for example, a winery hosted an event at which couples created 2,100 hygiene kits with things like soap and shampoo for Clean the World and then enjoyed a wine-blending competition. Kristen taps sponsors and donors to keep events affordable and provide raffle prizes.

Want to try something similar in your area? Kristen’s top tips: START SMALL You don’t have to throw a big event with partners — you could organize a group to pick up garbage at a local park and then grab burgers and beer afterward.

GRADUALLY GROW Reach out to local organizations, such as food banks, that already have a major need for volunteers and see if they’ll partner with you.

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ALL I WANNA DO IS STAND UP

DANCING QUEEN Finley busts a move. Her favorite tune: Meghan Trainor’s “Better When I’m Dancin’.”

and DANCE! ”

by JONATHAN SMALL

Doctors said little Finley might never walk or talk, but mom Christina vowed to make her daughter’s dream come true IN THE SPRING OF 2016, 2-year-old Finley Smallwood was watching The Ellen DeGeneres Show with her mom, Christina, when another child appeared on the screen and started dancing. A look of awe took over Finley’s tiny, angelic face. She turned to her mom and said, “I wanna stand up and dance!”

It seemed an impossible goal for Finley, who had been born with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy, a neurological condition that caused the muscles in her lower extremities to involuntarily spasm, inhibiting control of her legs.

“I felt so helpless,” says Christina. “I would have given up my own legs for her in that moment if I could.”

She gently propped Finley up on the couch, turned on a video camera and made the first

of what would be many “dance” videos of her daughter. In it, Finley’s smile is wide with joy as she wills her stiff legs to move to the music.

Watching Finley’s delight was both heartbreaking and inspiring to Christina, who, at that moment, vowed to do everything in her power to make her daughter’s wish a reality.

BIG DREAMS

A year after their 2011 wedding, Christina and her husband, Josh, planned on starting a family. “I wanted a baby so badly,” she says.

Until this point, Christina, a hairstylist and the daughter of former Major League pitcher and Christian radio host Frank Pastore, had led a fairly charmed life. But a few months later, her father was killed in a motorcycle accident.

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HOLIDAY HAPPINESS Josh, Finley and Christina with their dogs, Sherlock and Moose, in a 2016 family Christmas photo.

BABY LOVE In the NICU shortly after Finley was born.

Her name means “fair warrior.” “She’s a fighter,” says Christina.

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Not long after that, Christina learned she was infertile. “I felt like a part of me had died,” she says. “I gained weight and cut off my friends.

Looking back, I was clearly depressed.” When Josh tried to comfort her, she got angrier: “How could he understand how I felt?”

In vitro fertilization was not an option — it was expensive, and Christina didn’t think she could handle the stress of it. She and Josh decided to adopt, and they carefully pieced together a “Dear Birth Mother” scrapbook of their lives and hoped an expectant mom would pick them. Their prayers were answered when they were matched with a teenager who was almost six months pregnant with a girl.

Christina and Josh were ecstatic and went into overdrive decorating the nursery, buying baby clothes and installing an infant seat in their car. But about a month later, they received an ominous call in the middle of the night.

The baby had been born nine weeks early.

Christina was excited, but Josh was scared. “I did the math in my head and knew it wasn’t

The baby was born nine weeks early.

I did the math and knew it wasn’t good. good,” he says. But he buried his terror and put on a brave face for Christina. “She had not one ounce of fear,” he says. “There was nothing but love in her eyes.”

At the hospital, Christina melted when she saw her new daughter, Finley, only 3.9 pounds, in an incubator, hooked up to wires and flashing monitors. “She was so tiny that she would have fit into doll’s clothes,” says Christina. “As soon as I saw her, I said, ‘This is our baby, no matter what.’ I just wanted to take her home.”

A few days later, doctors told her there was unidentifiable debris in Finley’s brain and that this could lead to life-threatening bleeding. Even so, Christina remained optimistic.

“I kept thinking, She’s going to be OK,” she says. “Denial is very strong.”

The next few weeks were agonizing.

Although Christina and Josh had the right to make medical decisions on behalf of Finley, the official adoption took longer. “The birth mother could have changed her mind at any time,” says Christina. “I was terrified. I was up all night, afraid our attorney would call.”

Thankfully, the adoption went through smoothly. But Christina and Josh’s joy was short-lived; doctors discovered hemorrhages on both sides of Finley’s brain and told them she might never walk or talk. “I started losing it,” Christina says. She’d never known anyone with special needs, and now her daughter might need lifelong around-the-clock support.

“At the time, I had no idea what a blessing it would eventually be,” she says.

Five weeks after her birth, Finley arrived at her new home. Christina knew she should

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SMILING THROUGH FEARS “This was just before her big surgery,” says Christina. “We had to be strong for her.”

STEPPING OUT Finley at her dance class seven months post-surgery and one month after a stem cell transplant.

be overjoyed, but the stress had taken its toll. “I had post-adoption, post-preemie, special-needs blues,” she says. She had stopped working, and she cried for hours. “I remember envisioning chasing a toddler down the hall, teaching my kid how to ride a bike, and just watching those images evaporate,” she says.

Despite help from her mom and an infant occupational therapist, she was overwhelmed.

Finley was a happy, smiley baby, but “every time she ate, she spat up,” says Christina. “She hated the bath because it overstimulated her brain. She never slept more than three hours and had terrifying full-body infantile spasms.”

Through it all, doctors were unable to tell Christina and Josh what was wrong; Christina clung to the hope that Finley was just a late developer. But at 15 months, she was diagnosed with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. “It was a hard pill to swallow, but I also remember feeling this weight was lifted,” Christina says. “Now I had a name for her condition.”

MOM NETWORKING

Christina joined online adoption and cerebral palsy support groups, which led to “texting at all hours of the night with other moms, crying, drinking wine together.” Social media became her lifeline, a place to vent, learn and form true friendships. “I felt very isolated in the beginning,” says Christina. “I cried a lot. It was dark.

But I found those other moms who were like, ‘It’s fine to feel like that. I felt like that too.’ ” Early on, one online friend shared advice that changed Christina’s life. “She said, ‘If your baby’s smiling, you should be smiling. Never pity her,’ ” Christina says. “I realized that when Finley was happy just sitting there, I was mourning and worrying — not being present.

I wanted to enjoy those moments with her.”

Through social media, Christina learned about a surgery called Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR). The complex procedure involves cutting certain nerve fibers in the spine that transmit signals that cause spasticity. But when Christina asked her doctor about it, he brushed the suggestion off. Plus, there was the expense — close to $40,000, and the family’s HMO wouldn’t cover a dime of it.

But other moms who’d had positive experiences were very persuasive. And the name of one doctor kept coming up — T.S. Park, M.D., a pediatric neurosurgeon at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Around the time Finley saw the Ellen show, Christina submitted an application for the surgery and, to her amazement, was told that due to the specifics of her condition, Finley was an ideal candidate.

I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of love.

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Dr. Park’s prognosis was cautiously optimistic: Finley might be able to walk on grass and up a step, but walking on sand and dancing might never happen. It took only half a second for Christina to say yes anyway. The whole family celebrated that night — by having a dance party, naturally.

But where would they find the money?

A friend from Christina’s Bible study group, Brittany Rodriguez, had an idea: The Ice Bucket Challenge had recently gone viral to raise money for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). What if they started a Dare to Dance Challenge to fund-raise for Finley’s surgery?

They created a YouCaring crowd fund campaign to encourage donations and shot a video about Finley. Brittany’s husband, an engineer for the Los Angeles Fire Department, recruited fellow firefighters to make a dance video. Not to be outdone, the Covina Police Department made one too, and soon a local TV station did a story. The challenge took off, with gossip columnist Perez Hilton, stars from The Bachelor and even one of Beyoncé’s backup dancers

posting videos. In the end, the Dare to Dance Challenge inspired close to 2,000 videos from all over the world and raised $70,000. “It didn’t seem real,” Christina says. “I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of love.”

Finley’s surgery took place in October 2016 in St. Louis. Christina walked by her daughter as she was wheeled into the OR. “It was so scary,” she says. “The lights; the big, cold, empty room.” She gently took the pacifier out of Finley’s mouth so that a mask could be put on her face. As the anesthesia kicked in, Finley began jerking and twitching. Although Christina had told herself she’d be brave, she sobbed uncontrollably.

The five hours of waiting were hell, and then Dr. Park came out of the OR with the best possible news: Finley was now free of spasticity. Christina sobbed again, this time from happiness.

But the next day, Finley had a grand mal seizure. Mercifully, there was no permanent damage, but Finley had to lie flat on her back with no pillow for three days. In pain from

SAFE TRAVELS After surgery increased Finley’s mobility, she risked blood clots if she flew home, so the family took an RV trip across the U.S. “This was in Vegas, our last stop,” says Christina.

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the incision, Finley kept pleading with her mother, “I want to go home!” For Christina, it was intolerable. “I began to question myself: Should I have done this? Was it worth watching her suffer?” But on the fourth day, Finley was able to sit up on her own. A day later, she was crawling. The following day — Christina’s birthday — Finley was discharged.

The change in Finley was startling. For the first time, she could move her toes and bend her knees. Standing in the walker, she would tell her parents, “With my new legs, I want to dance!” In May 2017, Finley also underwent a stem cell treatment with John Shieh, M.D., in South Pasadena, CA. “It’s basically a stem cell infusion that’s designed to help her build new neurons,” says Christina.

Now, on a visit to the On Pointe Dance Studio in Norco, CA, Finley is in full motion on her “new legs.” Wearing a fluffy black tutu, she is rehearsing enthusiastically for her first dance recital, shooing her parents away when they try to help her. No longer does she “wanna dance” — she knows she can, although she still needs an adult’s support to balance. “Having gone through that surgery, she knows she can overcome anything,” says Josh.

Nearby, her mom beams proudly. A few weeks ago, she received news from Dr. Park that Finley should be able to walk completely unassisted within a year.

Christina still turns to social media, but now she is the one giving support: “I tell people, ‘We were so focused on trying to give Finley the best life possible that we didn’t realize that was what she was doing for us all along.’ ”

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You may think you know eczema, but what you might not know is that it’s a term used to describe a variety of skin conditions. The most common form of eczema is actually a chronic disease called atopic dermatitis.

You can see the signs of atopic dermatitis on the surface, but a key underlying cause remains hidden. Inflammation beneath the skin can lead to the red, itchy rashes that you try to manage, but just keep coming back. This underlying inflammation is always active, meaning your next flare-up is just waiting to return.

Learn more about what’s happening at EczemaExposed.com

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GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

15 WAYS TO

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SLEEP BETTER TONIGHT

You spend a third of your life under the covers.

Make your bed a haven you can’t wait to crawl into with GH Textiles Lab expert how-tos — from perfectly folding a fitted sheet to keeping the duvet in place

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F R O M T H E E X P E R T S AT T H E G O O D H O U S E K E E P I N G I N S T I T U T E

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Neatly Fold a Fitted Sheet.

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B

Turn the sheet inside out. With the elastic facing you, place your hands into two adjacent corners.

Flip one corner over the other. Invert the corner in your right hand over the corner in your left so the left corner is tucked inside the right.

WASH YOUR LINENS WEEKLY.

Pillowcases and sheets need to be washed once a week to stay fresh. Use warm or hot water and tumble dry on Low to reduce shrinkage, wrinkles and wear and tear.

FRESHEN PILLOWS.

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D

Repeat Step B with the other two corners.

When you’re done, the sheet will be folded in half horizontally with two sets of double corners.

The top side of the sheet is now facing out.

2 STOP THAT DUVET DRIFT. Start with your duvet cover inside out, then lay it on top of your comforter and attach padded clips or circular grips (they work like snaps) to the corners. They’ll hold the layers together to eliminate shifting — and since they’re both small, you won’t be able to see or feel them when you flip it right-side out.

GH LAB PICK: HOLD ON! COMFORTER CLIPS AND DUVET GRIPS, $6 FOR FOUR, BEDBATHANDBEYOND.COM

Fold vertically. Invert one set of corners over the other so all corners are tucked into one (the elastic should form a semicircle). Lay it flat and smooth.

Fold in thirds lengthwise, then in thirds again.

3

DRY BEDDING SO MUCH FASTER.

P I CK T H E P E R F E CT P I L LOW F O R YO U R S L E E P ST Y L E .

How you snooze matters. Side sleepers need a thick, firm pillow; stomach sleepers need a thin, soft one; back sleepers need one that’s in between to keep the neck and spine aligned.

Replace a pillow (or a mattress) when it’s no longer supportive.

4 . ST E A L T H I S

H O M E - STAG E R S E CR E T .

Make the bed with the top sheet face-down so the finished side is up once the bed is made. Iron the pillowcases and use a steamer on the section of the top sheet that is visible.

5 . Get the down lowdown.

Check a comforter’s fill power rating — the higher the number, the more air the down traps and the warmer it will be. Fill powers of 600 and above are warmest.

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Most down and fiberfill pillows (not foam) are machinewashable. Launder them every three to four months, following the care label. Wash two at a time in an agitatorfree machine to maintain the shape.

Items like pillows and comforters that contain fill can end up wet and clumpy after a cycle if they don’t tumble freely in the dryer. Toss in two or three dryer balls and fluff bedding a few times during drying to avoid this.

S P RUCE UP YOUR MATTRESS.

Every few months, vacuum the surface to remove dust. Zap odor by sprinkling on (and brushing in) baking soda. Wait about 15 minutes, then vacuum. Pass a handheld garment steamer over surface to kill dust mites, and vacuum again.

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Online Bedding

Digital-only brands are soaring in popularity, thanks to high-quality goods and next-level convenience. We looked at over 1,600 measurements to find you the sheets that will deliver sweet dreams

HOW WE TESTED After narrowing it down to 15 sheet sets available only online, we tested them for: Fabric strength Pilling resistance Wrinkle resistance Shrinkage and fit Softness and feel

SHEET CH E AT Our recent Lab test showed that while online brands may not be higher in quality or less expensive than in-store brands we’ve tested, they do have some definite perks:

Photograph by Danielle Occhiogrosso, styling by Jill Edwards at Halley Resources.

89/100 WINNER

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PERCALE PICK

SOFTEST SET

This 100% cotton set from Brooklinen was our top performer and among the least expensive. Clever labels on the long and short sides of the fitted sheet mean bed-making’s a cinch.

Simple, yet swanky: This Parachute style is 100% Egyptian cotton and made in Italy. Generously sized, it fit our queen mattress with room to spare.

This sateen set from Slumber Cloud is cotton blended with Outlast viscose (rayon) to help regulate body temperature throughout the night.

TESTER NOTES Several raved

TESTER NOTES Volunteers

gave mixed reviews (many preferred sateen), but some loved how crisp it felt.

favorite by far! They gave it top scores for softness and even asked to take it home.

how soft and smooth the fabric was and agreed that they’d love to sleep on it.

TESTER NOTES Consumers’

LAB LOWDOWN Though

marks across the board for fabric strength and had only slight shrinkage and pilling.

it wrinkled and tore more easily than others in our test, the fabric was strong and hardly shrank or pilled.

shrinkage was significant, the sheet was oversize and still fit our mattress after washing. The fabric showed some pilling, but was strong.

BROOKLINEN LUXE CORE SHEET SET, $149 FOR QUEEN, BROOKLINEN.COM

PARACHUTE PERCALE SHEET SET, $199 FOR QUEEN, PARACHUTEHOME.COM

SLUMBER CLOUD STRATUS SHEET SET, $181 FOR QUEEN, SLUMBERCLOUD.COM

LAB LOWDOWN It earned top

LAB LOWDOWN While

Touchy subject The type of weave affects how sheets feel on your skin. Opt for percale

(the most basic construction) if you like a light, crisp touch, or go with sateen (where yarn strands in one direction “float” over those in the other) for silky smoothness.

Risk-Free Trials Many sites (including those for our top picks, left) let you return sheets even after sleeping on them — better than just feeling them in a store. The same goes for most online mattress brands, so you can try out a whole new bed commitment-free.

Edited Picks No need to sort through dozens of similar styles.

These brands limit options (and confusion) by offering only top styles that vary in basic ways like fiber content and weave.

Bonus Features From Fair Trade– Certified labeling to special extras like temperature regulation, online companies try to set their products apart from runof-the-mill brands.

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More CFUs doesn’t necessarily mean it’s better.

Unlike a lot of probiotics, the unique strain in Florastor has larger, stronger cells. Bigger cells means increased intestinal coverage and protection for healthy digestion.†5

To learn more or get coupons visit Florastor.com/CFU †

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

See www.florastor.com for cited references.

GH

KITCHEN APPLIANCES LAB

B E ST O F T H E TEST

HOW WE TESTED After narrowing it down to 20 two-slice toasters, we rated them on: Speed Browning evenness Range of shades Consistency from batch to batch Ease of use

YOU COULD

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ONE OF THESE TOASTERS*

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Terrific Toasters We browned over 500(!) slices to find the bread winners

81/100 WINNER

ALL THE BELLS & WHISTLES With the push of a button, the solid aluminum Breville lowers your toast automatically (no lever-pressing).

Use the Lift and Look setting to check on its progress; if it isn’t browned to perfection, use the A Bit More feature to add extra time.

LAB LOWDOWN This machine toasted one or two slices evenly, remained consistent with batch after batch and produced a wide range of shades from barely golden to almost burned, depending on the setting.

BREVILLE DIE-CAST 2-SLICE SMART TOASTER BTA820XL, $130 (ALSO IN 4-SLICE SIZE)

Photograph by Danielle Occhiogrosso (Breville).

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DESIGNER PICK

NICE PRICE

An easy-to-use, wallet-friendly choice for what you want most — the Black + Decker evenly colored toast every time.

A European favorite: Snag Smeg’s glossy retro-style standout as a chic countertop toaster.

Tired of stainless steel, but not ready for color? Cuisinart’s white Compact 2-Slice Toaster will do the trick.

LAB LOWDOWN This toaster has no trouble handling oversize slices and fat bagels. English muffins pop up high enough to grab without the risk of burning your fingertips.

LAB LOWDOWN It browned one or two slices at a time evenly, turning out five identical pairs, and offered a good range of shades. Its dial clicks into your chosen setting precisely.

LAB LOWDOWN In our tests, this pick unfailingly browned slices of bread to golden doneness. The settings are easy to read and select.

BLACK + DECKER 2-SLICE TOASTER TR2900SSD, $35 (ALSO IN 4-SLICE SIZE)

SMEG 2-SLICE RED TOASTER TSF01RDUS, $150, AVAILABLE IN 7 COLORS (ALSO IN 4-SLICE SIZE)

*Details, page 129

CUISINART COMPACT 2-SLICE TOASTER CPT-122, $30 (ALSO IN 4-SLICE SIZE)

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Inside every cat lives the spirit of the wild.

And a love for meat.

©2017 Blue Buffalo Co., Ltd.

BLUE Wilderness® is made with more of the chicken, duck or salmon cats love.

All cats are descendants of the lynx, which means they share many similar traits – including a love for meat. That’s why we created BLUE Wilderness.

It’s formulated with a higher concentration of chicken, duck or salmon, and none of the grains that contain gluten.

If you want your cat to enjoy a meat-rich diet like her ancestors once did, there’s nothing better than BLUE Wilderness.

WildernessCatFood.com Available at your favorite pet specialty store.

Love them like family. Feed them like family.® Love them like family. Feed them like family.®

S E A L S P OT L I G H T

Proven Car Care Extend the life — and looks — of your vehicle with these genius Seal products that will help you drive in style!

SEAL PROMISE All GH Seal products are rigorously assessed by the GH Labs. We stand behind them with our exclusive refundor-replacement limited warranty.*

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*Applicable if product proves defective within two years of purchase. Replacement at GH’s discretion; cash refund limited to lesser of the amount of the purchase price or $2,000. Certain other limitations apply. Go to ghseal.com for details.

SMOOTH RIDE Stay ready for anything with our must-have picks and tricks.

Go to goodhousekeeping.com /cars for more how-tos.

PERFECT PAINT JOB Whether you need scratches fixed, peeling paint refreshed or a major repair done, turn to an auto shop that uses PPG Automotive Refinish professional refinishing system. From primers to sealers, it has what your service pro needs to give your car’s exterior an updated look.

LAB LOWDOWN We like that the Deltron line is durable and offers top color-matching tech — PPG has over 2 million formulas, so you’ll always get the right hue.

PPG DELTRON AUTOMOTIVE REFINISH, US.PPGREFINISH.COM TO FIND A PRO

LEATHER REFRESHER Use Weiman’s leather wipes to condition and clean your car’s interior — they’re even formulated with sunscreen to guard against damaging UV rays. Keep some in your trunk or glove box for quick access.

LAB LOWDOWN In our Cleaning Lab’s tests, the wipes left leather looking richer and easily removed dirt and grime. Before giving your seats a cleansing, be sure to test in a hidden area.

WEIMAN LEATHER WIPES, $5, WEIMAN.COM

SUPER SCENTS Zap odors from stinky pets or snacks with a Febreze clip-on air freshener.

Attach to your car’s vent, and air from the AC or heater disperses its scent.

LAB LOWDOWN This works for sensitive noses too, since you can easily adjust the top dial to release more or less fragrance.

FEBREZE CAR VENT CLIP, $3.50, FEBREZE.COM

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Celebrate Fall with

M&M’S® Chocolate Candies.

®/TM trademarks © Mars, Incorporated 2017

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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.

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New research supports the surprising health benefits of these spice-rack regulars. Sprinkle some healthy fairy dust into your fall recipes

turmeric

black pepper

ginger

cumin

Curcumin, a compound in this Indian-cooking mainstay, is linked to reducing oxidative stress on vascular tissues that can increase risk of chronic disease. Use it in veggie stir-fries for a taste of South Asia.

Antioxidants in table salt’s BFF may help protect the cells that line your GI tract, improving gut function. Plus, new research has linked black pepper to helping reduce risk of colon cancer, so sprinkle liberally.

The anti-inflammatory compounds in this root are known tummy soothers, but new research links ginger to boosting satiety, which may lead you to eat less. Add fresh ginger to sauces and dressings for extra kick.

A chemical compound in this spice appears to protect cell function and has been linked to reduced risk of breast cancer. Cumin is especially good for goosing up plant-based dishes such as lentils or veggie chili.

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Heated rotating nodes inside knead away your stress.

DO

DO

your body Love a stress shiatsu reliever massage?

Well, we love the M Cushion (above, $140, mcushion .com), which looks like decor but packs serious deep-kneading power with four rotating nodes, a memory-foam core and a heating option (great for boosting circulation in sore muscles). Position the pillow on your body, close your eyes and pretend you’re at a spa.

LAB LOWDOWN We found it easy to use, and the cover stood up to our Textiles Lab’s wash tests with minimal shrinkage. With 25 cover options, it can pass for a pretty throw pillow when not in use — only you need to know its superpowers.

— Nicole Saporita

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M IGRAI N E TRIGGERS If you suffer from migraines — intense, throbbing headaches often headache accompanied by nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light — you know to avoid red wine, MSG and stress. But there are some triggers that HELP are less expected, says Adelene E. Jann, M.D., a neurologist at NYU’s Langone Medical Center. Look out for these unusual suspects.

Specific smells Another migraine on date night?

Those “Not tonight, dear” moments might be due to your special-occasion perfume. “Chemical molecules in perfumes can activate the trigeminal nerve endings to release pain signals in the brain,” says Dr. Jann.

Abstain from pain: Figure out lifestyle triggers like fragrances by keeping a diary.

“Track your migraines, the foods you ate before onset, the scents you smelled, activities and environmental changes that may have been related,” Dr. Jann says.

Fluctuating hormones Changes in estrogen impact inflammation, stress and blood sugar, all of which are linked to migraine. “Menopause and the Pill can rapidly lower estrogen,” says ob-gyn Prudence Hall, M.D. “And estrogen levels rise during pregnancy.”

Abstain from pain: Switch to nonhormonal birth control; if your doctor agrees, try bioidentical hormones for menopausal migraines. Your best bet while pregnant?

Non-drug TLC — most painkillers are not recommended, though your M.D. may prescribe one.

Orgasms Yeah, sorry.

Strenuous activity like sex and intense orgasms can cause neck and back muscle tension, which can set off migraine.

Orgasm also involves the activation of nerves in the central nervous system, which can have the same effect.

Abstain from pain: Build up your arousal slowly, and ask your doctor about a daily preventive medicine and other treatment options that may help protect against migraines caused by moments of bliss.

— Alexis Reliford

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The secret? Hidden inside is a unique, super absorbent core that quickly turns liquid to gel.

It’s maximum bladder protection, made beautiful.

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D R . OZ SAYS :

We’ve all had this experience — you can’t remember where you parked, or the last of the four things you needed to pick up at the supermarket…or you blank on the name of your friend’s husband or take an uncomfortable minute to recall what day of the week it is. Plenty of things that should be no-brainers (garlic — that’s the fourth item!) sometimes require real effort.

Don’t panic! To a large degree, this “spacing out” is a natural part of aging, though surveys have shown that the prospect of memory loss scares people more than the threat of cancer, heart attack or accident.

But here’s the thing: Alzheimer’s, dementia and memory-related problems are not necessarily inescapable.

You can prevent, slow the progression of and in some cases even reverse some of these issues.

The best way to think about your

brain is to visualize a phone network. Your brain’s neurons are like individual callers, sending messages to and receiving them from each other. When information makes it from one neuron to the next, it’s a successful “call,” and that neuron stores that information for future use.

This is how memory is built — messages are filed away for later.

Taking the phone analogy one step further, if the neurons are individual callers, they need a network they can rely on to carry the information.

Your brain’s network is made up of chemicals called neurotransmitters, which travel back and forth across your synapses (the name for the spaces between neurons) with the neurons’ messages. If a neurotransmitter doesn’t do its job, or your brain’s network becomes clouded or gunked up in other ways, it will affect your memory and other mental processes.

Here’s what you can do to keep the whole system functioning optimally.

Move It: Exercise has been shown to be the most fitness effective brain defender.

According to a review of 16 studies, people who are regularly physically active reduce their risk of Alzheimer’s by 45%. That means 150 minutes a week of moderately intense aerobic exercise — where you’re working hard enough for your heart to beat fast, but not so hard that you’re too breathless to talk. This simple prescription helps promote new networks of small blood vessels, which allow more glucose and nutrients to reach more brain regions.

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30-SECOND BRAIN BOOSTER Chew a piece of cinnamon gum — a study found that it might help memory function.

Feed Yourself nutrition the Right advice Fats: Because your brain is the fattiest organ, healthy fats are essential to protect against memory-related diseases. Saturated fats are rigid molecules, while omega-3 fats are flexible.

When your brain is repairing itself and making neurons, it prefers flexible cells. Fish is a great source of omega-3s: An American Journal of Clinical Nutrition review found that adding a serving of fish per week to one’s diet was associated with lower risks of dementia and Alzheimer’s.

(Two to three servings, or 12 ounces, is even better.)

Walnuts, cauliflower and chia seeds are other good sources of omega-3s.

Favor Flavonols: Flavonols, plant-based antioxidants, are found in foods such as dark chocolate, tea, red wine and blueberries. They help facilitate brain connections and may protect cells from toxins or the negative effects of inflammation.

There’s nothing better than a little special-occasion dark chocolate.

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Eat Plant-Based Foods: I can’t say this enough.

High consumption of vegetables, especially leafy greens, has been shown to help brain health. Also, researchers have found that people who report eating lots of berries have slower rates of cognitive decline.

Add seeds, such as pumpkin or sunflower, to your diet too: They contain a compound called lignan. One large study found that a higher lignan intake was associated with less decline in cognitive function, memory and processing. Those with the lowest lignan intake had a three and a half times greater cognitivefunction decline and a memory decline that was six times greater.

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AFTER THE STORM Kathleen, with Spencer: “We used to hear people mope and complain about daily annoyances and now we’re like, ‘Meh, that’s the little stuff.

It doesn’t matter anymore.’ ”

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emp owere d patients

THE LAST THING I EXPECTED

when I was expecting was breast cancer. ”

by KATHERINE MALMO

About 1 in 3,000 American women is diagnosed during what’s supposed to be a happy time. Here, three survivors share their tough decisions, hard-won recoveries — and beautiful babies’ miraculous starts

“It felt unfair to have a baby & not be there for him.”

Rachel Cathleen Photography.

Kathleen Sutton, 32, with Spencer, almost 3 Spencer knows a lot about things with wheels: He likes to push his toy trucks in the dirt and can name various construction vehicles. He’s also big into dinosaurs and rockets and hide-and-seek.

But when it comes to his mom’s cancer he knows only that she sees a doctor, and that’s how Kathleen and her husband, Mike, hope to keep it. “I just want him to know he’s loved,” she says.

At 10 weeks pregnant in the summer of 2014, Kathleen noticed that her right breast was swollen and a bit sore. She didn’t stress — she knew breasts changed during pregnancy. But while preparing to go to a breastfeeding class a few months later, she

felt a lump near her armpit. This time, she worried.

“When you find a lump,” she says, “your mind goes to cancer.” Instead of being told her biopsy results by phone a few days later, she was asked to come in. “So it’s bad?” Kathleen asked. “The nurse said, ‘It’s a little more complicated than saying you have cancer.’ That’s when I really knew it was serious.”

Sutton was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer, an aggressive disease that appears as swelling, redness and irritation on the skin.

The lump she’d found was a swollen lymph node, a sign that the cancer had spread.

Right away, Kathleen says, she put on her “rosecolored glasses,” focusing on the fact that breast cancer was treatable. She pushed away thoughts that chemo might harm her baby — her doctors promised it wouldn’t cross the placenta. Their plan was to shrink the cancer and perform a mastectomy later. But before she began, her ob-gyn needed a baseline ultrasound to monitor the baby’s growth.

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a baby into the world and not see it grow up ,” she says. “But it wasn’t until doctors threw around words like “incurable” and “quality of life” that I realized I had to stop and process what was happening.”

Then the fear set in.

A few days later, though, “I left my oncologist’s office feeling more hopeful,” Kathleen says.

Though her cancer was now considered Stage IV, her doctor told her about treatments that were on the horizon. “ I felt confident I’d be around long enough to benefit from immunotherapy, which my doctor believes is the future of treatment. That was amazing.”

So at 33 weeks, Kathleen began chemo, and at 37½ weeks Spencer — eight pounds and healthy — appeared with a full head of hair. “That was a sign to me,” says Kathleen, who’d lost her own hair. “The chemo hadn’t gotten to him! I realized I’d been terrified something would go wrong. Once I could see him breathing, that was good.”

The next eight months were grueling, but her tumors shrank so much that now they don’t show up on scans. She has since had radiation, targeted drug therapy, a double mastectomy and ovary removal, as well as hormone therapy. Today, she receives regular infusions, scans and blood tests. Kathleen is hoping to be part of an immunotherapy trial.

Spencer, meanwhile, speaks in full sentences, which thrills Kathleen. Throughout her ordeal, “Seeing his smiles and being there for him gave me purpose, hope and a reason,” she says. Her cancer is fed by hormones, and although it might have grown more slowly had she not been pregnant, she says, “I don’t regret anything — I got a baby out of it, and I think he’s pretty special.” While much is still unknown about her future, “We try to be aware of treasuring all the little moments and not taking my time here with Spencer for granted,” she says.

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DOUBLY ADORABLE Lu with Rowan (right) and Quinn, age 6 months.

“I’d wanted to have kids for so long.”

Lu Salas, 43, with twins Rowan and Quinn, 11 months Lu was 24 weeks pregnant with twin girls when her partner, Brenden, noticed a nickel-size lump in her breast. Her obstetrician told her breast changes were common when the body was gearing up for nursing. “I had a friend who had an infection in her milk ducts when she was pregnant,” Lu, design director at Nordstrom, recalls. “That’s what I was worried about.” But the lump grew. In a couple of months, it felt four times its original size.

Still, Lu was so focused on her pregnancy that even as she lay on the ultrasound table 10 weeks later, cancer didn’t enter her mind. “As soon as the doctor put the wand to my chest she said, ‘Oh, yeah,

that’s cancer.’ And I was like, ‘Wait, I’m not here for cancer!’ ” Last October, at 35 weeks pregnant, she was diagnosed with aggressive Stage II breast cancer.

More than anything else, Lu was worried that she wouldn’t be able to breastfeed, which is generally believed to be best for babies. “I wanted them to be as natural and healthy as they could from the beginning,” she says. It wasn’t until after the couple met with a surgeon and an oncologist that Lu wrapped her brain around the idea that this was about her too. “I was obviously devastated, but at the same time, I had this very clear sense that this was just one more thing to get through,” she says.

Because Lu is small and one twin was breach, her doctor had scheduled a C-section for 37½ weeks. Her oncology team decided there was little risk in waiting to start chemotherapy until after she’d had some time to recover from the birth.

This plan would allow her three weeks to nurse before she’d have to stop to keep the medication from passing through

A B A L A N C I N G AC T

Treating breast cancer during pregnancy is a matter of weighing the mom’s well-being against the baby’s, which isn’t always easy, says Elisa Port, M.D., F.A.C.S., chief of breast surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City and an investigator for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. “Each treatment for the mother has potential harm for the baby,” she says, and unless the cancer is diagnosed close to term, “delaying treatment until pregnancy is completed has potential harm for the mother.” Surgery can lead to miscarriage when done early in pregnancy and early delivery when done later in pregnancy; chemo isn’t advisable during the first trimester; and radiation must wait until after delivery. The good news: “Most research shows that pregnant women with breast cancer fare as well as those who are not pregnant, as long as treatment can be optimally delivered,” says Dr. Port.

Kathleen Harrison.

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the breast milk to the babies.

Rowan and Quinn made their debut on Halloween, and with practice they got the hang of nursing. Lu was up and down emotionally: “The clock was ticking — I knew my time being able to breastfeed was going to end soon. It was wonderful, and I was so grateful for those few weeks, but it was also heartbreaking, because it couldn’t last.”

All too quickly, the focus shifted back to Lu’s treatment.

She had 16 rounds of chemo in 20 weeks and dealt with bone pain and memory problems, both side effects. Still, it was a happy period with loads of visitors and, of course, baby time. “Whenever I feel [rotten] about what’s going on, if I just hug or sit or play with the girls, then everything feels OK,” says Lu. “I’d wanted to have kids for so long, and now that I do, I’m just so excited about them and so grateful for them.”

Lu’s chemo was so effective that it was difficult for the surgeon to find the tumor during her lumpectomy in May. Lu finished radiation and plans to start targeted drug therapies that will slow the growth of any remaining cancer. For now, she shows no signs of it.

The girls are almost a year old — Quinn, a tiny, squirmy pixie, and Rowan, laid-back and cuddly.

Lu says they’ve started to really enjoy each other: Quinn reaches out for Rowan’s hair, and they smile and make each other laugh.

“It’s the best thing in the entire world,” Lu says. “They are so strong, they don’t even know it…at the same time they were growing inside me, my body was trying to kill me, and they were like, ‘Screw that! That cancer isn’t going to take anything from us.

We’re going to grow and thrive and be huge babies and really healthy.’ ” As for Lu, “I just feel like I can do anything,” she says.

“At this point, with what I’ve handled all at once, nothing else seems that hard anymore.”

ALL SMILES Keeley and Lacey on a family vacation last year in New Orleans.

“I’ve f inally stopped worrying.”

Lacey Sikora, 43, and daughter Keeley, 13 For years after her daughter was born, Lacey’s goals were short-term — seeing her go to preschool or maybe kindergarten.

“Now my goal is to see both my children graduate from college, get married and have kids,” says Lacey, a writer in Chicago.

“Beyond that, I want to make sure our family remains strong and that we’re still in the kids’ lives even after they leave home.”

That’s a luxury Lacey might not have had. In January 2004, she was 10 weeks pregnant with her second child when her ob-gyn felt a lump in her breast. A biopsy revealed that Lacey, 29, had Stage II breast cancer. After a lumpectomy two weeks later, she learned that the cancer had spread to her lymph nodes, confirming she’d need chemotherapy.

The news was devastating: A mere 13 years ago, there were precious few studies on chemo’s effect on a fetus. Lacey had already been told that if she needed chemo, it was unlikely she’d be able to carry her baby to term; it was early in her pregnancy, and doctors couldn’t delay treatment until the baby was born.

Lacey and her husband, John, were devastated and had some awful decisions to make. Thoughts about the future ricocheted in Lacey’s head. “I was worried

about the baby,” she says, “but I also had a young son” — Sam, a toddler. “What would it be like if I wasn’t there? I actually had thoughts about marrying off my husband to someone else! I thought, The kids will be very young, so he’ll need to marry someone or get a very good housekeeper.”

None of these thoughts were very comforting, so Lacey searched for an oncologist who was confident she could receive treatment that wouldn’t hurt the baby.

She found one who would follow what is now standard practice for pregnant breast cancer patients: He’d use one of the chemo regimens thought to be safe for the fetus in the second and third trimesters, and he laid out a treatment plan that included six months of chemotherapy during Lacey’s pregnancy and radiation after the birth.

They would both be fine, he told her.

“We were scared, but we felt like nothing was too much to take on as long as we knew our baby was going to be OK.”

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Lacey had 12 rounds of chemo through her 35th week, when her doctors grew concerned that the baby had not grown since her previous ultrasound (slow intrauterine growth was a possible side effect of chemotherapy). But on July 2, 2004, the day Lacey was supposed to get her last chemotherapy treatment, she went into labor early and gave birth to Keeley, who weighed just four and a half pounds but was perfectly healthy. “Once she was born, it was pure joy,” Lacey says.

“She had her fingers and toes — all I felt was extreme happiness.” The nurses offered to take Keeley to the nursery, but Lacey wanted the baby by her side. The couple brought Keeley home two days later, and Lacey came back after a week for her last round of chemo, which was followed by six weeks of radiation.

This time in Lacey’s life contained many more highs than lows. “I felt so loved and humbled by the outpouring of support,” she says. “Friends knitted baby blankets, brought dinners and watched my son. It reinforced my belief in humanity. Yes, bad

things happen, but people are wonderful.

It gave me a sense of hope.”

But when home alone with her two small children in the years that followed, Lacey worried about her cancer coming back. Every cough, she was certain, was a sign of cancer in her lungs. “Once I had a pain in my sternum, and I was sure it had metastasized to my bones!” she says.

“I asked for a scan, and it was clear.

Then my doctor looked at my huge diaper bag and said, ‘Is that what you’re carrying every day?’ ” The pain was from the bag’s banging against her chest.

Thirteen years later, Lacey still shows no sign of cancer and says she has finally stopped worrying. Keeley, who goes

by Kiki, likes to dance, act and sing — and share the story of her birth. “It’s a miracle I’m here,” she told her class in a recent presentation.

“She knows she’s really special,” says Lacey. “I always tell her, ‘You went through this with me, and you didn’t ask for it. If you could do that, you can do anything.’ ”

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B R E A S T CA N C E R When a woman is first diagnosed, her team of doctors uses multiple factors to determine how advanced it is. “Knowing the stage is important to determine the best treatment,” says Dr. Port. Below, the basics:

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1976: Mammography is

used more often. By the mid1980s, almost a third of women over 40 are screened; by 2008, nearly 70% are.

1977: Lumpectomy proves

just as effective as mastectomy, easing women’s recovery.

1977: The breakthrough

drug Tamoxifen is approved by the FDA. It blocks the activity of estrogen, which fuels many breast cancer tumors.

1986: Tamoxifen is seen as

being useful in reducing recurrence and increasing survival in postmenopausal women.

1994: Taxanes, a class of

critical tumor-shrinking chemo drugs, emerge as vital for use in breast cancer patients.

1994: The role of the BRCA1 gene in hereditary breast and ovarian cancers is discovered.

This, and the discovery of the BRCA2 gene in 1995, leads to genetic tests and the option of preventative measures for women at very high risk.

S TAG E 0 : These are precancerous cells that are confined to a duct in the breast — they have not invaded deeper into the surrounding fatty tissue or anywhere else. Usually called DCIS (for ductal carcinoma in situ, although there are other types).

1998: Tamoxifen is FDA-

S TAG E 1 A :

targeted therapy for breast cancer, is approved; it’s used to treat a type of cancer that approximately 25% of breast cancer patients have.

A tumor is no larger than about ¾ inch and has not spread to lymph nodes or anywhere else.

S TAG E 1 B : The tumor is likewise small, and there are very small tumors in nearby underarm lymph nodes.

S TAG E I I A : The tumor is small, but the tumors in the lymph nodes are somewhat larger or more widespread, OR the tumor is larger (up to around two inches) but has not spread to lymph nodes or distant parts of the body.

S TAG E I I B :

The tumor is up to around two inches and has spread to lymph nodes, OR the tumor is even larger, but has not grown into the chest wall or skin and has not spread to the lymph nodes.

S TAG E I I I :

In Stages IIIA, B and C, the tumor can be large or small, but will have spread to more and/or more distant lymph nodes. Stage III also includes inflammatory breast cancer.

S TAG E I V :

This is advanced, or metastatic, breast cancer, which means it has spread beyond the original site to other organs and areas of the body.

Source: The American Cancer Society.

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approved as a preventive drug.

1998: Herceptin, the first

2001: Breast cancer is understood to be a collection of diseases, helping doctors target treatments more effectively.

2017: The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is directing $57 million to more than 250 scientists so they can continue to pursue the most promising research.

Sources: The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, The American Society of Clinical Oncology.

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Test Kitchen Tip: Coat the pan with both butter and flour to prevent sticking!

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1 Tbsp. butter 3 Tbsp. olive oil 1 10-oz. pkg. cremini mushrooms, sliced 8 oz. shiitake mushrooms, caps sliced Kosher salt and pepper 1 lg. shallot, finely chopped 8 sm. chicken thighs (about 2¾ lbs.) ⅓ c. dry white wine ½ c. low-sodium chicken broth 3 sprigs thyme, plus more for garnish 1 Tbsp. white miso 1/4 c. heavy cream

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Double Pumpkin Cornbread with Red Onion PREP 20 MINUTES TOTAL 45 MINUTES

2 c. all-purpose flour 2 c. yellow cornmeal 1½ Tbsp. baking powder 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 c. whole milk 8 oz. cream cheese, at room temp 1 14-oz. can pumpkin puree 2 Tbsp. honey, plus more for serving ½ c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted ½ sm. red onion, thinly sliced 1/4 c. pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

1. Place 12-in. cast-iron skillet in oven and heat oven to 400°F. 2. Meanwhile, in lg. bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt.

3. In med. bowl, whisk together milk, cream cheese, pumpkin, honey and 7 Tbsp. butter. Add to cornmeal mixture and mix until just combined.

4. Remove skillet from oven and brush bottom and sides with remaining 1 Tbsp. butter.

5. Pour batter into heated pan. Top with onion and pepitas and bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25 to 30 min.

Serve with honey for drizzling, if desired.

1. Heat oven to 375°F. In lg. oven-safe skillet on med.-high, heat butter and 2 Tbsp. oil. Once butter foams, add mushrooms and pinch salt and cook, tossing occasionally, 5 min.

Add shallot and cook, tossing occasionally, until mushrooms are golden brown, 2 to 3 min.; transfer to plate and wipe skillet clean.

2. Return skillet to med. Rub chicken with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil and season with 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet, skin side down, and cook until browned, 10 to 12 min.; drain excess fat.

Turn chicken over; add wine, then broth and thyme. Transfer skillet to oven and bake until chicken is cooked through (165°F), 5 to 6 min.

3. Transfer chicken to plate, discard thyme and return skillet to med. heat. Whisk in miso until dissolved, then simmer 3 min.

Stir in cream and mushroom mixture and cook until heated through, about 2 min. Serve with chicken and additional thyme, if desired.

SERVES 4 About 620 cals, 46 g protein, 11 g carbs, 44 g fat (14 g sat), 2 g fiber, 495 mg sodium.

SERVES 10 About 435 cals, 8 g protein, 55 g carbs, 20 g fat (11 g sat), 3 g fiber, 535 mg sodium.

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QuinoaStuffed Acorn Squash with Cranberries and Feta PREP 10 MINUTES TOTAL 45 MINUTES

4 sm. acorn squash (about 4½ lbs.)

3 Tbsp. olive oil 1 med. onion, finely chopped Kosher salt and pepper 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 c. mixed-color quinoa 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves 1/3 c. dried cranberries 1 sm. bunch Swiss chard, stems discarded, leaves roughly chopped (about 6 c.)

Crumbled feta cheese, for serving

Chickpea and Kale Rigatoni with Smoky Bread Crumbs TOTAL 35 MINUTES

2 Tbsp. olive oil ½ tsp. smoked paprika ½ c. panko (Japanesestyle bread crumbs) 8 oz. fresh chorizo (or hot Italian sausage), casings removed 1 Tbsp. tomato paste 1 c. chicken broth 1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 lg. bunches kale (about 1¼ lbs. total), stemmed and chopped (about 20 c.)

12 oz. rigatoni 2 oz. Manchego cheese, finely grated, plus more for serving

1. In lg. skillet on med.-high, heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Add smoked paprika and cook, stirring often, 30 sec. Add panko and pinch salt and cook, stirring, until

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2. Wipe out skillet and heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil on med.high. Add chorizo; cook, breaking up with spoon, until browned, 5 to 7 min.

3. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, 1 min. Add broth and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is reduced by one-third, 4 to 6 min.

4. Add chickpeas and cook until heated through, 2 min. Stir in kale and 1/4 tsp. salt and cook until tender, 2 to 3 min.

5. Meanwhile, cook rigatoni as label directs. Reserve 1 c. cooking liquid, then drain pasta and return to pot. Toss with chickpea mixture and

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SERVES 6 About 600 cals, 26 g protein, 65 g carbs, 25 g fat (9 g sat), 7 g fiber, 670 mg sodium.

1. Place rimmed baking sheet in oven and heat oven to 425°F. From squash, cut ½ in. from each pointy end, then halve each through its center (this will help them stand straight); spoon off and discard seeds. Rub squash with 1 Tbsp. oil and season with 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper.

Arrange on baking sheet and roast, hollow side down, until tender, 25 to 30 min.

2. Meanwhile, in 3- to 4-qt. saucepan, heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil on med. Add onion

and ½ tsp. each salt and pepper. Cook, covered, stirring often, 7 min. Stir in garlic; cook 2 min.

3. Add quinoa and toss to coat, then add thyme and 2 c. water; simmer, covered, 10 min. Stir in cranberries; simmer, covered, 5 min.

4. Remove from heat; place Swiss chard on top of quinoa and cover pot with clean dish towel, then lid.

Let stand 10 min.

5. Transfer squash to platter, hollow sides up. Fold chard into quinoa, then spoon into squash halves. Top with feta, if desired.

SERVES 8 About 260 cals, 5 g protein, 49 g carbs, 7 g fat (1 g sat), 10 g fiber, 255 mg sodium.

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1 lemon 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temp 4 cloves garlic, crushed with press 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard Kosher salt and pepper 2 (2-lb.) turkeybreast halves, deboned 1 lb. med. shallots, halved lengthwise (left in their skins) 1 tsp. olive oil 1 lb. sm. purple potatoes (about 8), scrubbed and halved lengthwise 1 lb. sm. thin carrots (about 12), trimmed and scrubbed 12 oz. sm. parsnips (about 4), trimmed, scrubbed and halved lengthwise

1. Heat oven to 425°F. With vegetable peeler, remove 6 strips lemon zest, avoiding white pith; thinly slice crosswise.

In sm. bowl, combine butter, garlic, mustard,

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2. Remove skin from turkey-breast halves and set aside. Rub butter mixture all over turkey breasts. Place one breast half on top of the other, arranging so 1 thick side and 1 thin side are sandwiched together. Wrap breasts in skin and tie with butcher’s twine to form log shape.

3. On lg. rimmed baking sheet, toss shallots with oil and ¼ tsp. each salt and pepper. Arrange them in center of sheet and place turkey on top.

Roast 60 min.

4. Remove from oven and transfer turkey to cutting board. Add potatoes, carrots and parsnips to baking sheet and toss with shallots and ½ tsp. each salt and pepper; arrange in even layer.

Place turkey on top of vegetables and roast until turkey registers 165°F on instant-read thermometer and vegetables are golden brown and tender,

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lemon c. all-purpose flour tsp. baking powder tsp. kosher salt c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temp c. plus 1 Tbsp. sugar lg. egg sm. Bartlett pears, peeled, halved and cored tsp. ground cinnamon tsp. ground ginger Tbsp. apricot preserves fresh thyme sprigs, torn into sm. pieces

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat 14" by 4" tart pan with removable bottom with nonstick cooking spray. From lemon, grate ½ tsp. zest and squeeze 1 Tbsp. juice; set juice aside. In med. bowl, whisk together flour, lemon zest, baking powder and salt.

2. In lg. bowl, with electric mixer on med. speed, beat butter and ½ c. sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 min. Reduce speed to low; beat in egg.

Gradually add flour mixture, mixing until incorporated (dough will be very soft).

3. Transfer dough to prepared tart pan; with floured fingers, push dough evenly into bottom and up sides of pan.

4. Arrange pear halves, cut sides down, alternating top-to-bottom.

Sprinkle with cinnamon, ginger and remaining 1 Tbsp. sugar. Bake until crust is golden brown, 55 to 65 min.; let cool on wire rack.

5. In sm. microwave-

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safe bowl, combine apricot preserves and lemon juice.

Microwave 30 sec. or until bubbling; mix to combine. Brush gently over entire tart; sprinkle with thyme to serve.

SERVES 8 About 260 cals, 3 g protein, 37 g carbs, 12 g fat (7 g sat), 2 g fiber, 90 mg sodium.

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting PREP 30 MINUTES TOTAL 1 HOUR

1½ c. all-purpose flour 1½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. baking soda ¼ tsp. kosher salt 1 c. pure pumpkin 2 Tbsp. molasses (not blackstrap) 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract ½ c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temp ¾ c. granulated sugar 2 lg. eggs Cream Cheese Frosting (recipe at right)

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line 12-c. muffin pan with paper liners.

2. In med. bowl, whisk flour, pumpkin pie

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spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

In another bowl, combine pumpkin, molasses and vanilla.

3. In lg. bowl, with electric mixer on med. speed, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 min. Reduce speed to low and beat in eggs, one at a time.

Then alternately add flour and pumpkin mixture, beating until just combined.

4. Divide batter among muffin-pan cups (heaping ¼ c. each) and bake until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 25 to 30 min. Transfer to wire rack; let cool 5 min. before removing cupcakes from pan to cool completely.

5. To serve, frost cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting.

MAKES 12 About 335 cals, 4 g protein, 50 g carbs, 14 g fat (8 g sat), 1 g fiber, 200 mg sodium.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING Using electric mixer, beat 4 oz. cream cheese and 2 Tbsp. butter (both at room temp) until light and fluffy.

Gradually beat in 2 c. confectioners’ sugar and 1 tsp. vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Makes 1½ c.

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Creamy Beer Cheese PREP 10 MINUTES TOTAL 25 MINUTES

2 Tbsp. butter ½ sm. onion, coarsely grated ¼ c. all-purpose flour ½ c. whole milk 1 bottle (12 oz.) pale ale 4 oz. cream cheese, at room temp 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce ½ tsp. hot sauce (such as Tabasco) 1 lb. sharp Cheddar cheese, coarsely grated Soft pretzels and apples, for serving

1. Melt butter in lg. saucepan on med., then add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4 to 5 min. Sprinkle flour on top and cook, stirring, 1 min.

2. Whisk in milk, then beer, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture has thickened, 5 to 7 min.

Stir in cream cheese, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce until melted and smooth.

3. Reduce heat to med.-low; add Cheddar in 3 additions, stirring each addition until melted before adding the next. Serve warm with pretzels and apples, if desired. Makes 4 c.

SERVES 8 About 345 cals, 15 g protein, 8 g carbs, 27 g fat (16 g sat), 500 mg sodium.

and sugar and cook, tossing occasionally, until tomatoes begin to break down, 3 min.

3. Add vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper and cook 2 min. Makes about 3/4 c.

EACH TBSP. About 30 cals, 2 g carbs, 2 g fat, 5 mg sodium.

1. Place potatoes in

Bratwurst with Three Toppings

In 12-in. skillet on med., bring 3 Tbsp. water to a simmer; add 8 raw bratwursts.

Cook, covered, until cooked through, about 10 min.

Uncover and cook, turning, until golden brown, 5 min. more.

Serve bratwursts in buns with choice of Mustard-Potato Relish, Sweet ’n’ Sour Onions or Parsleyed Kraut.

MUSTARDPOTATO RELISH PREP 5 MINUTES TOTAL 15 MINUTES

2 med. Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into ¼-in. pieces Kosher salt and pepper 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 2 tsp. whole-grain mustard 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill

sm. saucepan and add enough cold water to cover; bring to a boil. Add 1 tsp. salt, reduce heat and simmer until just tender, 8 to 10 min.; drain.

2. In bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, mustards and 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper.

Toss with warm potatoes and dill.

Makes about 21/4 c.

PARSLEYED KRAUT In med. bowl, toss together 2 c. warmed prepared sauerkraut and 1/2 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley (chopped). Makes about 2 c.

EACH ¼-C. SERVING About 5 cals, 2 g carbs, 235 mg sodium.

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EACH ¼-C. SERVING About 60 cals, 1 g protein, 6 g carbs, 4 g fat (1 g sat), 110 mg sodium.

SWEET ’N’ SOUR ONIONS PREP 10 MINUTES TOTAL 20 MINUTES

1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 sm. onion, sliced ¼ in. thick 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 plum tomatoes, cut into ½-in. pieces 1 tsp. sugar 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar ½ tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1. Heat oil in med. skillet over med. heat.

Add onion and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 8 to 10 min.

2. Stir in garlic and cook 2 min. Increase heat to med.-high, add plum tomatoes

flavored dough, buttered side down, onto bottom of greased and floured 10- to 12-c. Bundt pan. Top with 1/2 c. coarsely grated Gruyère cheese; repeat to make second layer.

Top with remaining dough pieces, brush with 1 Tbsp. melted butter and sprinkle with 2 Tbsp. each finely chopped green onions and parsley. Cover pan with kitchen towel and let rise 20 min.

4. Bake at 400°F until top is golden brown, 25 to 30 min. Cool in pan 5 min. then serve with marinara for dipping.

Serves 10.

PREP 30 MINUTES TOTAL 2 HOURS 30 MINUTES

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Cheesy Monkey Bread PREP 10 MINUTES TOTAL 1 HOUR

1. On lightly floured surface, shape 2 (1-lb.) balls pizza dough into 8-in. squares.

2. Microwave 1 clove garlic (pressed) and 4 Tbsp. butter 1 min.; brush generously onto dough. Sprinkle 1 square with 2 Tbsp. dried onion flakes and 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds. Sprinkle the other with 2 green onions (finely chopped).

3. Cut each square into 1-in. pieces. Layer one-third of each

1. Arrange oven racks in top and bottom thirds of oven. Heat to 225°F. Make 6-in. bone template and trace onto 2 lg. sheets parchment paper, leaving 1 in. space on each side of stenciled bones. Line

2 lg. baking sheets with the paper, stenciled side down.

2. In med. bowl, with mixer on med. speed, beat 3 lg. egg whites and pinch salt until foamy. Add 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar; beat on med.-high until soft peaks form. Add 1/2 c. sugar, 1 Tbsp. at a time. Beat until meringue stands in stiff, glossy peaks.

Beat in 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract.

3. Transfer meringue to lg. disposable piping bag and snip off end. Using stencils as guide, pipe bone shapes onto parchment.

4. Turn oven off.

Place meringues in oven 1 hr. with oven door closed. Remove from oven; cool completely. Cookies can be stored in airtight containers at room temp for up to 2 weeks. Makes 16.

Pumpkin & Devil’s Food Layer Cake

PREP 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES TOTAL 1 HOUR 55 MINUTES PLUS CHILLING

PUMPKIN LAYERS

2¼ c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 1½ tsp. baking powder ¾ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. kosher salt 1½ c. pure pumpkin 3 Tbsp. molasses (not blackstrap) 1½ tsp. pure vanilla extract ¾ c. (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, at room temp 1 c. granulated sugar 3 lg. eggs

CHOCOLATE LAYERS 11/3 c. all-purpose flour 2/3 c. unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp. baking soda ¼ tsp. kosher salt ½ c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temp 2/3 c. packed brown sugar 2/3 c. granulated sugar 2 lg. eggs 1½ tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 c. low-fat buttermilk

BUTTERCREAM

1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temp 1 lb. confectioners’ sugar 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 Tbsp. heavy cream

GANACHE

4 oz. bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 4 oz. heavy cream

DECORATION

2 lg. egg whites ½ c. granulated sugar Thin chocolate sandwich cookies (we used Oreo Thins) Mini chocolate chips

1. Heat oven to 350°F. 2. Make Pumpkin Layers: Lightly grease

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two 8-in. cake pans; line bottoms with parchment paper. In med. bowl, whisk flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

In another bowl, combine pumpkin, molasses and vanilla.

3. In lg. bowl of electric mixer, beat butter and sugar on med. speed until light and fluffy, about 3 min. Reduce speed to low and beat in eggs, one at a time.

Alternate adding flour and pumpkin mixture, beating until just smooth.

4. Divide batter evenly between cake pans. Bake until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean, 25 to 30 min. Transfer to wire rack; let cool 5 min. before removing from pans to cool completely.

5. Make Chocolate Layers: Lightly grease two 8-in. cake pans; line bottoms with parchment paper. In lg. bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. In lg. bowl of electric mixer, beat butter and sugars on

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high speed until light and creamy, 4 to 5 min. Reduce speed to med.-low and beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Working in 3 batches, alternate adding flour and buttermilk, beating until just smooth.

6. Divide batter evenly between cake pans. Bake until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean, 25 to 27 min.

Transfer to wire rack; let cool 5 min. before removing from pans to cool completely.

7. Make Buttercream: In lg. bowl of electric mixer, beat butter on low speed until smooth. Add confectioners’ sugar; beat on low speed 2 min.

Beat in vanilla and heavy cream.

8. Make Ganache: Place chocolate in med. bowl. In sm. saucepan, heat cream until hot but not boiling; pour over chocolate. Let stand 1 min., then stir until melted and smooth.

Set aside to cool and slightly thicken until no longer runny.

9. Once cakes are cool, evenly trim tops with lg. serrated knife.

Place chocolate layer on 8-in. cake board and top with scant 1 c. buttercream, pushing over edges.

Top with pumpkin layer and repeat with frosting and cakes, finishing with layer of frosting. With lg. offset spatula, smooth buttercream on top and sides of cake into thin layer.

Refrigerate until ganache has cooled.

10. Once ganache has thickened slightly, pour onto center of cake and immediately coax toward edges using sm. offset spatula.

11. Make Decorations: Place egg whites and sugar in lg. bowl set over saucepan with 1 in. of just-boiled water. Whisk constantly until sugar dissolves (it should no longer feel grainy), about 5 min. Using electric mixer, whisk

until stiff, glossy peaks form, 7 to 10 min. Transfer to lg. disposable piping bag and snip off end to make 3/4-in. opening.

Pipe ghosts onto sandwich cookies.

Immediately press in chocolate chips for eyes and mouth.

Place on top of finished cake.

SERVES 16 About 690 cals, 8 g protein, 92 g carbs, 35 g fat (21 g sat), 3 g fiber, 330 mg sodium.

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Pomegranate Poison Spritz Combine 1 part vodka with 2 parts pomegranate juice. Pour over ice and top with 4 parts seltzer.

Roasted Chicken Pot Pies

PREP 30 MINUTES TOTAL 1 HOUR

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DIPPED CANDLES Shave orange crayons into melted candle wax, stir, then dip white candles into the mixture to coat. Let dry.

2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 lb. sweet potatoes (about 2), peeled and cut into 1/2-in. pieces 1 lg. onion, chopped Kosher salt and pepper ¼ c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. dry white wine 2 c. lower-sodium chicken broth 1 sm. rotisserie chicken, meat shredded 1 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped 1/8 tsp. freshly grated or ground nutmeg 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 lg. egg, beaten

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Grease eight 6-oz. ramekins (31/2-in. round).

2. In lg. skillet, heat oil on med. Add sweet potatoes, onion,

1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10 to 12 min.

3. Stir in flour; cook 1 min. Gradually stir in wine and then broth; heat to boiling. Stir in chicken, parsley and nutmeg; remove from heat. Divide mixture among prepared ramekins (about 3/4 c. each); place on rimmed baking sheet.

4. Using 33/4-in. pumpkin cookie cutter and 3/4-in. triangle cookie cutter, cut out pumpkins and their faces from puff pastry. Place 1 jack-o’-lantern on each ramekin, brush with egg and bake until puffed and golden brown, 20 to 25 min.

BAT MAT Cut bat shape out of a large piece of black felt and lay it over place setting.

SERVES 8 About 450 cals, 28 g protein, 31 g carbs, 23 g fat (6 g sat), 3 g fiber, 655 mg sodium.

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Boo-scotti The only trick with these treats is keeping your little goblins from inhaling the whole ghostly gaggle! Just dip biscotti in melted white chocolate, let dry and then draw on simple faces with a toothpick dripping with dark chocolate. They’re perfect for dunking in milk or cocoa.

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The gurus at Microsoft asked us to spread the word about their learning innovations to help kids gain confidence in school

MOM, I CAN’T READ

TEACHING TRAILBLAZER Lauren Pittman is changing how her students learn with help from Microsoft’s revolutionary technology.

For 10-year-old Ray Edwards, school was becoming a self-esteem buster — despite being a bright, eager child, he had made little progress in learning how to read since kindergarten. It was heartbreaking for his mom, Lynn, when he came home more and more upset every day.

Just when Ray’s confidence was at an all-time low, his teacher brain development got hold of new technology from Microsoft that proved to be just what Ray — and other children with learning and attention differences like his — needed to thrive.

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Lynn Edwards never dreamed that any of her kids would have trouble reading. The kindergarten teacher at Holly Springs Elementary in Canton, GA, felt certain she could help them overcome any obstacle. But when Ray began struggling, she was like any parent: completely at a loss for how to help him. “It was such a big eye-opener,” she says.

Ray’s teachers at Holly Springs tried several interventions, including tutoring, with disappointing results. Then, in fourth grade, he began working with special education teacher Lauren Pittman, who spends an hour a day with small groups of kids who require more personalized help.

When Lauren met Ray, he had no faith in his abilities and dreaded reading aloud in class, where stumbling over words in front of his peers would render him inconsolable. Lauren, like Lynn, was heartbroken for him. “When kids like Ray don’t have the skill set to be able to read, they miss out on so much,” she says. Worse, many such students come to mistakenly believe they’re not

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smart, which can exact a heavy emotional toll.

“Unless you’ve been in the muck with these kids, you don’t get it,” says Lauren. “Their tears, their frustration. They have no self-worth at times.”

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Lauren’s secret weapon to help Ray: She is a Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE), meaning she applied for and was awarded a certification that designated her an advocate of tech in the classroom. MIEs share ideas with the brand and with educators around the globe, an exchange that led the brand to ask if she’d like to beta test its free new Microsoft Learning Tools, including Immersive Reader. Lauren jumped at the chance and was blown away by her students’ progress.

“I’ll never use anything else,” she says. “I’ve tried it all, and this is it.”

When Ray began working with Immersive Reader last year, his reading jumped almost three grade levels. “He might have to work a little harder than his friends, but the confidence boost is amazing,” says his mom. “Seeing him pick up a book and read it for the first time, it was just, wow! That brought it all together for me.”

R E A D I N G STA RT S TO C L I C K

In Lauren’s class, the kids use tablets or laptops with Microsoft’s OneNote app as their digital

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VIRTUAL TEACHER GETTING ALL CAUGHT UP For Lauren’s students, like Ray Edwards, the tech is life-changing. “Most have never had those successful moments,” she says.

“notebook,” and the app has Learning Tools built in. Through OneNote, students access their worksheets, take notes and upload documents, with tools like Immersive Reader acting as personal coaches along the way, helping troubleshoot common stumbling blocks for students with dyslexia or other processing issues. For example, when kids open a document, they can easily adjust the letter size, spacing and color to offset text crowding and letter jumbling, both common learning challenges; studies show that larger letter spacing and shorter lines help boost reading speeds.

The tools also highlight each word and read it aloud, helping kids understand common sentence structure, proper enunciation and how words flow together. This means kids don’t spend 20 minutes sounding out a challenging word, the kind of frustration that could derail a would-be reader.

Learning Tools also allows Lauren to create a Universal Designed for Learning classroom.

Through it, she can personalize lessons according to each child’s abilities and send assignments directly to the child’s OneNote, leaving her more time to work with kids one-on-one.

MAKING THE GRADES

Ray is far from Lauren’s only success story.

One former student used to talk about how the only jobs for him would be ones that didn’t require reading — now he’s considering a high school technology program and college. “They realize there are other options than what they thought their life would have,” Lauren says.

As for Ray, he recently sang in front of a crowd at church for the first time, reading the small type and tricky words in the hymnbook. “It’s my favorite thing to do!” he says. “It’s amazing,” says Lynn, her voice catching. “It just has been leaps and bounds.”

Microsoft Learning Tools is a free cloud- or desktopbased set of resources designed to help reading and writing, including read aloud, font-spacing customization, syllabification and Immersive Reader.

The Immersive Reader tool breaks down words and sentences, making text easier to comprehend for students with learning challenges.

How It Works In an application like Word Online or OneNote Online, click on View and enable Immersive Reader. Press Play to have content simultaneously highlighted and read aloud. Kids can change the reading speed, line spacing, text size or color and view words broken up by syllable or sorted by noun, adjective or verb. We also love that it adjusts documents to a more basic and clutter-free layout (minus tabs and rulers) to help boost focus.

Getting Started You can use the technologies online with your tablet, laptop, desktop or smartphone.

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Give your critter healthy alternatives like these instead: Canned pumpkin Add a spoonful to your dog’s dry food.

He’ll dig the taste and get vitamins A, C and E. Sweet potato Bake one, let it cool and scoop a bit into her bowl.

Dogs love the sweetness, and it’s safe for cats as well. Plus, it’ll give them extra fiber.

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Fish To your kitty, this is like scoring a whole goody bag. Cook a sliver as a special surprise. The fatty acids in salmon or other fish can help her grow a lustrous coat.

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WE STAND BEHIND EVERY PURCHASE WITH OUR 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY.* GH TESTS IT, SO YOU CAN TRUST IT!

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NO7 PROTECT & PERFECT INTENSE ADVANCED SERUM, $30, WALGREENS

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