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We all need the chance to laugh, cry & cheer

As we have been working on this issue of Good Housekeeping, there have been multiple news reports questioning whether or not the Tokyo Olympics will go ahead this summer. I have to confess, I’ve found it particularly nail-biting, having worked with Alex Scott, Clare Balding and Gabby Logan on this fabulous cover shoot and the interview with the three of them about the longed-for summer of sport (page 14). Clearly, no one would want the event to take place if it was likely to result in an increase in Covid-19 cases, but with organisers insisting it can happen in absolute safety, it looks as if we can – one year later than originally planned – settle down to watch all the triumphs and dramas of the world’s greatest sporting event. And…

We all need the chance to laugh, cry & cheer

TRIED, TESTED, TRUSTED

Your trust is important to us, which is why: every recipe is tested three times in the GHI kitchens. Every product test bearing the GHI logo is carried out to the strict standards laid down by the Good Housekeeping Institute, our leading research centre. Recommendations on our editorial pages are based on the impartial advice of our editors and expert contributors. All health articles are checked for accuracy by the Good Housekeeping Health Watch team of health professionals. All prices are correct at time of going to press. GET IN TOUCH WITH US! We aim to correct significant inaccuracies in the next available issue. Email us at goodh.mail@hearst.co.uk…

TRIED, TESTED, TRUSTED

THE NEED TO BELONG STAR LETTER Your article on the life of Florence Olájídé (June) is fascinating. Truly inspirational, Florence is such a strong, brave woman and we are fortunate in Britain that she returned to contribute so much to our society. How true that we all feel the need to belong. Reading it caused me to evaluate my life and appreciate all that I have. MAUREEN ELLISON TRIP OF A LIFETIME I read All Aboard! (June) with great interest. My husband and I went Interrailing for our 25th wedding anniversary in October 2019. We spent seven days in Switzerland, then on to Venice, Vienna and Prague. It really was a trip of a lifetime and I’d recommend it to anyone. The secret was to book seats in advance and buy new cases with…

Good ideas for August

COMPILED BY: MEDINA AZALDIN, DAISY BENDALL, GEORGIE D’ARCY COLES, AMANDA MARCANTONIO, ALICE SHIELDS…

Good ideas for August

‘We all need the chance TO LAUGH, CRY & CHEER!’

It’s time to get excited, because 2021 is the summer of sport. As well as the Euros and Wimbledon Championships, we can finally hope to enjoy the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, which is set to start on 23 July. There will be no spectators in Tokyo because of Covid-19, but there’s still plenty of action to look forward to from our sofas, including five new sports – surfing, skateboarding, sport climbing, baseball and karate. There are also 15 new disciplines, including the 1500m women’s and 4x100m mixed events in swimming, a mixed team event in archery, the 4×400m mixed relay in athletics, and the 3×3 women’s and men’s in basketball. It’s all about promoting women’s participation and equality. Presenting the Olympics from a studio in Salford will be three of our…

‘We all need the chance TO LAUGH, CRY & CHEER!’

‘OUR ONES TO WATCH’

CLARE SAYS… The athlete I can’t wait to watch compete is… Cyclist Laura Kenny; I’d love to see her win the omnium. My must-watch event is… The 100m breaststroke with Adam Peaty. He’s only competed in one Olympics, so this is huge for him. He also used to be scared of water when he was little, so he’s an amazing example of overcoming challenges. The sport I’m fascinated by is… It has to be the equestrian events. I’m excited to see [dressage champion] Charlotte Dujardin and what she can do with a relatively new horse. My secret passion is… Modern pentathlon. You never watch modern pentathlon until it comes to the Olympics, and then suddenly, it’s fascinating. The sport I wish I was good at is… I’ve always wanted to do eventing. “I do 10,000…

‘OUR ONES TO WATCH’

YOUR SUMMER STYLE… sorted

THE SHOWSTOPPER DRESS Days out, nights out… yes, every summer needs at least one incredible dress that makes you feel like a million dollars. Fancy treating yourself? Wiggy Kit is the label all the fashion editors are loving right now. Flattering, versatile and tailored enough to go from casual to smart with just a change of accessories, this stick-of-rock striped linen midi is pure joy in a dress. A true holiday icon. Dress, £375, xs-l, Wiggy Kit. Bag, £165, Stelar THE DETACHABLE COLLAR Say hello to the ultimate outfit transformer – it’s the accessory you never knew you needed. A detachable collar may be small, but it’s definitely mighty in the style stakes. It’ll breathe new life into old favourites; simply layer on top of a round-neck T-shirt, jumper or blouse and ta-da! You…

YOUR SUMMER STYLE… sorted

SUNSHINE FASHION AT A SNIP

ALL £50 & UNDER! RAFFIA REINVENTED No longer the reserve of seaside vacations, raffia in neat structured shapes, combined with a smart leather trim, will add polish to any outfit, city or shore. DREAMY DRESSES Nothing signals ‘holiday’ quite like a floaty midi billowing in the breeze with barely there strappy sandals. You may not be on your hols, but these delightful dresses will still look great if you’re pottering in the garden or out for lunch with friends. SHORE CHIC Seashells take us back to beach holidays, so elevate your everyday wardrobe with shell-inspired jewellery. TOURIST IN YOUR OWN TOWN Mediterranean tones of Seville orange and Sicilian limoncello dial up the vacation vibe. Opt for an elegant colour-block blouse and this season’s super-cool sporty sandals and visor. PADDLING POOL-SIDE GLAMOUR You may not be at a luxurious hotel swimming…

SUNSHINE FASHION AT A SNIP

‘BOOKS take you on ADVENTURES & offer COMFORT’

What impact have books had in your life? Books cover so many emotions. They have made me laugh and they have made me cry and many have taken me on adventures to different parts of the globe, giving comfort and providing escapism in difficult times. Books have been my constant companions for as long as I can remember, but their ability to take us on journeys has been more valuable than ever over the past year, when lockdown kept us all at home. How have you chosen the books for your Reading Room? I have chosen the books I have most enjoyed, and that have left imprints on my life over the past seven decades. It has been a delight to see, from the comments on my Reading Room, that these books often…

‘BOOKS take you on ADVENTURES & offer COMFORT’

THE DUCHESS OF CORNWALL’S READING ROOM

● The Duchess of Cornwall’s Reading Room launched on Instagram on 15 January and followed the success of the reading lists published by Her Royal Highness at Easter and then in the summer of 2020. It was the positive response generated by these initial lists that encouraged The Duchess to explore the idea of a more permanent platform to celebrate and explore literature. ● The Duchess of Cornwall’s Reading Room initially launched with four books chosen by Her Royal Highness: The Mirror & The Light by Hilary Mantel, Restless by William Boyd, Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens and The Architect’s Apprentice by Elif Shafak. Information relating to these books and their authors, alongside content from The Duchess, was posted in the weeks following the publication of the list and,…

THE DUCHESS OF CORNWALL’S READING ROOM

‘Hearing the written word is magical’

I’m sometimes late to a party. Not an actual party, of course; if I ever get an invitation to have fun with other people, I’m always early, usually wearing a smashing, newly purchased going-out cardigan. But when it comes to new-fangled technology, I’m mostly a late adopter. For heaven’s sake, I still call my fancy digital radio ‘the wireless’. But, more often than not, when I do jump into the pool of modern life, I love it. And my most recent wave of joy has come from audiobooks. I should say from the start that nothing will ever beat the excitement of walking home from a bookshop with a new paper copy of a novel I’ve coveted from afar, gently opening it and sniffing that lovely new-book smell. But, to me,…

‘Hearing the written word is magical’

‘Travelling can bring out the best version of yourself’

Missing out on those much-needed getaways has been hard on all of us. Here, four inspiring women leaders from the travel industry share their own love of holidays and how they’re getting back to business after one of the toughest times in the industry’s history When I was growing up, my mum would save up every year for a holiday overseas. I come from a working-class background – Mum was a lollipop lady and Dad was a bus driver – and we couldn’t afford anything glamorous, but we’d go on coach tours around European cities. I fell in love with these new experiences. I had only been on a plane once before I started working for an airline – it was a trip to Sicily to stay with a foreign exchange student.…

‘Travelling can bring out the best version of yourself’

‘We give people memories of a lifetime’

There’s nothing better than being at sea, watching the sun set into the ocean and listening to the sound of the waves. I love waking up in a new place, somewhere totally different to the night before, and feeling the real grass lawn on board one of our ships. I was raised in London by a German mother, a language teacher, and a Polish father, an electrical engineer. Cruising felt out of reach, but we did travel to the south of France and I loved discovering new cultures. I knew I wanted to work in the travel industry from a young age – it would allow me to go overseas and use my German, French and Spanish language skills. So I did a degree in business studies, travel and tourism at Thames…

‘We give people memories of a lifetime’

‘I’m optimistic travel will come back stronger’

I’ve always enjoyed adventure. Growing up in Northumberland, we’d go on family camping holidays in the UK. Aged 19, I went abroad for the first time to Spain’s Costa Brava, which gave me a real taste for travel. In 1980, I met John, who’d just opened a travel agency in County Durham at the back of his mother’s babywear shop. You had to weave your way through bottles and baby grows to get to the travel agency, which he’d separated from the shop with a garden trellis! With the first shop thriving, we opened up two more locations. From there, three shops became six, then eight, and so on, and I left behind my career in the civil service to help run Hays Travel, which was a big moment. Meanwhile, we expanded our…

‘I’m optimistic travel will come back stronger’

‘There is a pent-up demand to visit the UK’

“Exploring new places is how we develop and become less insular” I was raised on a huge amount of international travel. My dad worked as a structural engineer, building bridges, hospitals and oil rigs across South America and the Caribbean, so we lived abroad until I was 16. I came back to England to study at Cambridge and became a teacher. I had always wanted to teach, but after my first year, I realised it wasn’t for me. I fell into the travel industry by mistake. I was doing odd jobs when I responded to an advert for a ski company. They were looking for new people to help grow their business and I loved skiing. Before long, I was running a small business of three people. I loved the variety; you…

‘There is a pent-up demand to visit the UK’

11 ways to make LOVE BLOOM

When I was younger, I used to dream about certain milestones in love: a first kiss, a wedding day, a glass of Champagne to christen a new home. I never dreamed of the in-between days, when my husband might peel potatoes while I stirred gravy on a Sunday afternoon. I never thought about how important it would become to be kind when you’re tired, or generous when you’re busy, or honest when it would be more flattering not to be. Yet these tiny decisions are the cogs that keep a relationship turning. Sometimes they appear in ordinary moments: the choice to leave a thoughtful note, or to say ‘I love you’ before turning out the bedside light. At other times, they arise in harder decisions: to empathise during an argument,…

11 ways to make LOVE BLOOM

‘If something FRIGHTENS ME, I HAVE TO DO IT!’

As a young actor, Zoë Wanamaker obsessively tried to lose weight. Then, a few years ago, when she was in her late 60s, she realised that she had dropped two dress sizes without actually trying. ‘All that self-loathing, as far as the weight was concerned, disappeared about three years ago,’ she says. ‘I am now the weight I always wanted to be and I had nothing to do with it! I think the menopause just hit me and it all fell off. I don’t know how, but now I can wear skinny jeans without being paranoid. I was a size 12 and I am now a size eight. ‘I wasted a whole lot of time beating myself up, running excessively, having all those treatments to get slimmer thighs… and then, I don’t…

‘If something FRIGHTENS ME, I HAVE TO DO IT!’

‘I picked a stinging nettle with my bare hand!’

There’s nothing more invigorating or confidence-building than trying something you’ve never done before. GH starts a new regular series by giving three readers the chance to learn a skill. Here’s how they got on… I’ve always been an outdoorsy type of person, with an appetite for adventure and learning new things. I grew up on the edge of Ashdown Forest, where I’d run off to play with my friends and pretend we were part of Enid Blyton’s Famous Five. I was given a lot of independence to roam, and my dad would warn me about the plants I shouldn’t touch. Over the years, my love for the outdoors has grown. I’ve done activities such as white-water rafting, canoeing and climbing, but equally, I enjoy walking and can just sit on a hillside…

‘I picked a stinging nettle with my bare hand!’

‘Calligraphy is a skill I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life’

“I’m already thinking about how I can use my new calligraphy knowledge” When I was young, I always had a pen and paper to hand, doodling or writing letters. There’s something about the act of watching words appear on the page that I find really satisfying. However, as I’ve grown older, I’ve found fewer opportunities to write. Working as a business support co-ordinator for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Services, I spend my days mostly playing with spreadsheets. I really enjoy it, but it does mean hours in front of a screen, and I often feel I’m in need of a creative outlet. I believe it’s never too late to learn a new skill; over the years, I’ve tried crochet, sewing and even ballroom and Latin dancing. My interest in calligraphy classes was…

‘Calligraphy is a skill I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life’

‘Paddleboarding has done me the world of good’

“It just felt so relaxing to be out in the fresh air. I couldn’t stop smiling” I never believed in soulmates until I met George. Our eyes met across the room 10 years ago at a 1970s-themed fancy dress party. We fell in love and married on the Greek island of Skiathos in 2016, with 15 members of our family as guests, including my daughters, Anna, now 27, and Georgina, 21. It was very intimate; a perfect wedding. We moved from Milton Keynes to Devon for a new life. George and I did everything together. Weekends were spent walking our labrador, Peggy, along the beach. We enjoyed going to the gym and we took line dancing classes; we weren’t very good, but it was a great way to meet people. But, very sadly,…

‘Paddleboarding has done me the world of good’

The NEW battle for EQUALITY

We’re now into the third decade of the 21st century, so why did it feel as if someone pressed a time-shift button when the Covid-19 pandemic struck? Within weeks of the start of the first lockdown in 2020, we seemed to lurch back about 70 years. Lots of women lamented that it felt like being a 1950s housewife, except worse, if you had the added responsibility of holding down a job, too. Suddenly, many women were expected to produce three meals a day, as well as bearing most of the burden of home-schooling. Male partners were often working from home almost undisturbed, while women were doing the vast majority of the unpaid work. According to a survey in The Guardian earlier this year, more than half of British women believed that…

The NEW battle for EQUALITY

6 WAYS TO NARROW THE AUTHORITY GAP

Your partner should share household chores and childcare equally. Research shows that fathers who do this bring up girls who are more ambitious about their careers. Bring up your sons and grandsons to respect girls and women equally. Encourage them to read books about girls (just as girls read books about boys), and avoid bias creeping into the chores they do and the activities/games they play. Why not teach boys to cook and girls to mend cars, as well as the other way round? Tell your daughters/granddaughters that you believe in them. It’s amazing how much difference it makes to their confidence in later life Affirm what female colleagues say at meetings. If women make up only 20% or 40% of a group, they are less than half as likely as men to…

‘I dared to change my life & feel alive again’

When I was a mere young thing of 55, my life looked like this: I lived in a big family house in north London with a man I’d been married to for 25 years. Every day, I would cycle to the offices of the Financial Times, where I’d been a journalist for 30 years. In the evenings, I would cook for my four nearly grown-up children and for my increasingly frail father who lived nearby. Fast-forward six years. I live in a modern wooden house in east London with my youngest son. My father is dead; my marriage is over. I am no longer a newspaper columnist. I am a schoolteacher in a Hackney comprehensive; the oldest person in my staffroom by at least two decades. My new life might not…

‘I dared to change my life & feel alive again’

Home sweet (smelling) home If you’re reading this stretched out on a sun lounger at the beach, lucky you! If you’re at home, here’s something that could turn household chores into a wellbeing experience: Aromatherapy Associates – the efficacious essential oil blends are second to none and it has collaborated with chic, eco-friendly homecare brand The Laundress to launch laundry and cleaning products. Wiping worktops and washing-up are made almost enjoyable with Surface Cleanser and Dish Soap, £25 each, which are laced with the Aromatherapy Associates uplifting, head-clearing blend Support Breathe, while Deep Relax Signature Detergent, £35, turns bed linen into a soft, slumber-inducing cocoon. Yes, they’re expensive, but they deliver a transformative experience. Also new is a portable, waterless diffuser, The Atomiser, £120, with five mood-resetting blends, £25 each, to…

Your summer BEAUTY SWAPS

The sky is bluer, life seems brighter and beauty has an exciting new outlook. Adapting your make-up doesn’t mean a whole new palette; think a lighter texture here, a cloud-like finish there and easy pops of skin-conditioning colour. Here are the clever innovations making summer make-up look fresher and feel more comfortable. SWAP FULL-COVERAGE FOUNDATION FOR A SKIN TINT Skin tints are the new-generation base to add to your cosmetics collection. With a barely there finish and high-spec hydrating properties, they’re even lighter and more glowing than tinted moisturiser, and are designed to adapt to your skin tone so you don’t have to worry too much about finding an exact match. ‘Opting for a sheer tint over a foundation makes skin look healthier and more radiant,’ says make-up artist Hannah Martin, who…

Your summer BEAUTY SWAPS

When life next gives you lemons, ask for yuzu instead. Or bergamot, blood orange, neroli, tangerine… any of the sweet sunshine notes that are making this summer’s new colognes and other citrus scents smell so particularly delicious. Cologne for summer isn’t new; we’ve been splashing on these airy composites of citrus peel, woody herbs and gentle petals since the 18th century, when the first medley of bergamot, orange blossom, lavender and rosemary was diluted in alcohol by an entrepreneurial Italian barber in the German city of Cologne – to be ingested as a health tonic as much as worn all over Technically, cologne has always been defined by its weaker concentration of perfume oils (2-5% of a formulation compared with 5-8% in eau de toilette and 8-15% in eau de parfum), but…

My life in beauty

To strike a balance between work and life, I plan my week. I’ll plan when to exercise, when to meditate, how I eat… I’ll even plan doing nothing. Silence is important. I remember Oprah Winfrey saying once that if you can’t find five minutes a day for silence, you’re doing yourself a disservice. It calms your mind and nervous system. Taking care of me enables me to take care of my kids, my business, my work, and just makes me feel good about myself. The older I get, the more fascinated I’ve become by what our bodies need to function and thrive. The goal for my new brand NobleBlu is for it to be a one-stop shop and community for all things wellness, but we’re starting with five supplements: Focus, Beauty, Immunity, Balance…

My life in beauty

21 small tweaks for a HEALTHIER YOU

1 Aim for 30 plant points a week You might be getting your five daily portions of fruit and veg, but how many different types do you eat in a week? ‘For boosting gut health, the goal is diversity,’ says dietitian Dr Megan Rossi (theguthealthdoctor.com). ‘I recommend eating 30 different types of plant foods each week, including fruit, vegetables, wholegrains, nuts, seeds and legumes (beans and pulses, such as lentils). Widening the variety of nutrients, types of fibre and prebiotics we eat is linked to having more diverse gut microbes. Try having dried mango and pistachios as a snack (that’s two plant points), choosing a tin of mixed beans instead of just kidney beans (four plant points) and buying yellow, green and orange peppers instead of just the red (three points).’ 2…

21 small tweaks for a HEALTHIER YOU

How CLIMATE CHANGE is impacting our health

Hay fever sufferers are used to checking the Met Office’s pollen forecast, but are we approaching a time when those with conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia and migraine will look ahead to see if incoming weather is likely to trigger pain flare-ups? As more is becoming known about how the weather influences our physical health, we can use this understanding to better manage our symptoms, says Professor Will Dixon, clinical rheumatologist at Salford Royal Hospital, who is leading research that may one day enable patients to access personalised pain forecasts. We know that climate change is altering our weather, and researchers are now looking at the ways our wellbeing is affected. For instance, hay fever season now starts earlier, as rising temperatures bring trees out of hibernation sooner than normal. And…

How CLIMATE CHANGE is impacting our health

What next for your GP appointment?

It’s 11.30am and I am on my 16th consultation of the day. A year ago, I’d have gone into the waiting room and called my next patient down the corridor. Instead, Fiona is booked for a phone consultation. Earlier, I had a patient with a skin lump – I sent him a text allowing him to upload a photo and was able to reassure him confidently that it was a seborrheic keratosis (a harmless warty spot) that needed no further action. Had I not been so confident, I’d have asked for more pictures and, if I were still concerned, organised a referral. The patient before that had a breast lump, which definitely needs full examination, so I’ve arranged for her to see me at the practice at midday. When I told…

What next for your GP appointment?

FINE PRINT Inspired by antique patchwork, this new fabric collection has a handcrafted, folky feel and features a mix of printing and hand-stitching. Sofa made up in Hillier, £65 a metre; blinds made up in Minerva, £92 a metre; cushions (from left) made up in Minerva (as before) and Luna, £65 a metre, all Kingswood collection at Jane Churchill THIS MONTH, WE ARE INSPIRED BY… NATURAL BED LINEN We love the benefits of hemp bedding – it’s natural and breathable, making it perfect for summer nights, and comes from a sustainable plant that grows quickly and needs little water. This smart set has a pretty ruffle detail. Kara hemp bed linen, from £40 for a pillowcase; Brittany cushion covers, from £30 each; pouffe, from £345; rugs, from £125 each; stool, £110; lanterns from £30 each,…

Postcards from the GARDEN

Marrakech Evoke the sun-kissed beauty of Morocco with spicy shades of burnt orange and saffron yellow. For a welcoming space, mix and match the two colours together in your accessories. Showerproof cushions will lend extra comfort to your seating, while patterned outdoor rugs will bring a new look to your decking or patio; try layering several on top of one another at different angles for an eclectic look that is synonymous with the destination. Elevate the natural textures of your garden, such as wood and stone, by adding metallic flashes of brass, bronze and copper alongside traditional wicker details. For a warm glow after sunset, place pillar candles in decoratively shaped lanterns and fill colourful glass jars with tealights. Rio Bright carnival colours will bring a sense of joy to your garden. Shades…

Postcards from the GARDEN

THE call OF THE OCEAN

OPEN-PLAN SPACE Emma and John opened up the ground floor, creating an L-shaped open-plan living/dining room with a wood-burning stove from Jøtul. Emma chose neutral colours and added strong blue accents by painting a few key pieces of furniture in De Nimes by Farrow & Ball, to tie the open-plan areas together. ‘We love that in some lights the colour looks grey, in others blue and occasionally green,’ says Emma. The sofa, coffee table and footstools are all from Neptune. WHO LIVES HERE Interior designer Emma Sims-Hilditch and her husband, John, co-founder of furniture company Neptune, bought this four-bedroom Edwardian villa as a holiday home in 2014. Emma and John were sailing the coast of the Roseland Peninsula in Cornwall when they spotted the house for sale and made an offer. The couple…

THE call OF THE OCEAN

WORDS AND STYLING: KATHERINE SORRELL. SHOP THE LOOK COMPILED BY: DAISY BENDALL. PHOTOGRAPHY: GAP INTERIORS/ANYA RICE/EMMA SIMS-HILDITCH…

Having spent several years living in LA, artist Armi Maddison and her husband Ian, a communications consultant, wanted to replicate its outdoorsy feel in their new home in East Molesey, Surrey. It was no easy task, as the property is a Victorian cottage that wasn’t set up for modern living. But they’ve achieved a tranquil balance between old and new in a space that features a walled courtyard with a blend of contemporary planting, salvaged treasures and furniture built by Ian, plus a studio for Armi, which is linked to the house via a covered veranda that doubles as a dining area. ‘Our outdoor season is lengthened in this sheltered south-facing zone,’ explains Armi. ‘In the evenings, we use an overhead heater or gather around the fire pit until the…

PHOTOGRAPHY AND WORDS: NICOLA STOCKEN. SHOP THE LOOK COMPILED BY TILLY NATHAN ARMI HOLDS ART WORKSHOPS IN HER GARDEN STUDIO. FOR MORE INFO, VISIT NO5WORKSHOPS.COM…

Why it’s time carers got more support

There are 6.5m unpaid carers across the UK, according to Government figures, however Carers UK says it’s nearer 9m if you take the pandemic into account, with many facing financial hardship. The charity estimates the value of ‘unpaid care’ during the first eight months of the pandemic at £135bn – that’s £530m a day. Of those unpaid carers, 58% are women, typically aged between 50 and 64, and many have been forced into giving up work because of caring responsibilities, a decision that affects their income and future workplace pension savings. This means 68% of carers rely on savings to make ends meet, with one in five falling into debt and more than 100,000 having to rely on food banks to feed themselves during the pandemic*. CAMPAIGN FOR CARERS Carers UK is…

Why it’s time carers got more support

3 ‘back from the beach’ laundry tips

✗ DON’T WASH BEACH TOWELS AS SOON AS YOU GET HOME If you want your washing machine to last as long as possible, never bung your sand-covered towels straight into the drum. ‘Sand is abrasive and could damage the drum as well as block the filter and pipes,’ explains Tailang Bu from Hotpoint. ‘Once sand has found its way into your machine, it’s hard to remove.’ Instead, dry towels fully and shake them vigorously outdoors to get rid of as much sand as possible before washing them. ✓ DO USE FABRIC SOFTENER SPARINGLY ON TOWELS To keep your beach towels fluffy and absorbent, don’t add fabric softener when you wash them. ‘It can build up on towels if you use it every time you wash them,’ says Verity Mann, head of testing at…

3 ‘back from the beach’ laundry tips

How to have a harmonious family car trip

‘Are we there yet?’ Anyone who’s ever taken a car trip with children will recognise that! If the thought of heading off on a long trip as a family fills you with dread, you’re not alone. But it doesn’t have to be that way. A family road trip is the perfect opportunity to make memories. Don’t leave home without our tried and tested tips… PLAN BREAKS The Highway Code recommends a minimum break of at least 15 minutes after every two hours of driving. On a long trip with kids, a scheduled stop to a playground can make a big difference. Find places to visit with the roadtrippers.com app or inspirock.com. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED Some children are more prone to car sickness than others, but even the most seasoned young traveller can…

How to have a harmonious family car trip

BEST YOGA MATS WINNER Sweaty Betty Super Grip Yoga Mat, £65; sweatybetty.com 97/100 Providing the best non-slip surface in the test, this mat’s sticky finish meant testers’ hands didn’t budge during downward dog. The planet-friendly material (it’s made from natural latex and is fully biodegradable) is also lightweight, making it easy to carry. It was prone to picking up dirt, but this was easily remedied with a quick wipe. RUNNER-UP Sundried Jute Yoga Mat, £30; sundried.com 90/100 This mat offers comfort and cushioning without compromising on grip. It’s made from eco-friendly jute woven fabric, which feels pleasantly soft underfoot as you move, while a handy strap makes it easy to transport. BEST EXERCISE MATS WINNER Les Mills MBX Mat, £60; shop.lesmills.com 97/100 If you want a mat for yoga as well as HIIT sessions, this reversible one – with one…

GH GETTING GREENER

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATINGS UPDATE Replacing an appliance? Here’s how to read the new labels From March 2021, energy efficiency labelling has changed, and at first glance it could look as if appliances are actually less energy efficient than they used to be. That’s because the old A+, A++ and A+++ ratings at the top of the scale have been scrapped, and the remaining A to G rating system has become tougher. WHY HAVE RATINGS CHANGED? Since energy labelling was introduced in the UK more than 25 years ago, appliances have become increasingly energy efficient. So much so that 80% of washing machines sold today would be rated A++ or A+++ under the old scheme*. WHAT IS A GOOD RATING? Under the new system, very few products are expected to achieve an A rating, and…

GH GETTING GREENER

4 financial fears that might be holding you back (and costing you money)

When was the last time you said ‘Oh no, I can’t do that’? Was it recently? We thought so. But ask yourself this: is it something you think you’re not capable of doing, or something you’re actually unable to do? There is a distinction, and it’s one we often fail to make. We all tend to hold beliefs about ourselves and our abilities that we rarely question, many of which stem from childhood. Yet these beliefs can stop us achieving our full potential in many ways, including financially. Doing the thing you think you cannot do will give you the strength, courage and confidence to tackle the next scary thing, which is why we should all be looking fear in the face and doing it anyway. So we asked the experts…

4 financial fears that might be holding you back (and costing you money)

What’s in season? I can’t let August pass without gorging on tomatoes, as their wintry counterparts disappoint with their pale flesh and insipid flavour. If shopping out of season, it’s better to use tinned tomatoes. The real deal come into play from June to October, when the lycopene-rich fruits are headily aromatic and taste as they should. Introduced to Britain in the 16th century as ornamental climbers, there are thousands of varieties to choose from now. The fruits grown on the Isle of Wight, one of the sunniest places in the UK, by The Tomato Stall are my favourite for range and quality. Luckily, they’re now widely available and no longer just to chefs in Michelin-starred restaurants. Remember never to store tomatoes in the fridge, as this dulls their flavour and…

TRIED & TESTED AFTERNOON TEA DELIVERIES There’s nothing quite like an afternoon tea, and now you can enjoy it delivered to your door. Our panel tested 17 deliveries for price, packaging and presentation, and here are two of our favourites… Gail’s Afternoon Tea for 4 £42; gailsbread.co.uk Gail’s has taken the best of its cafe experience and packaged it up for you to enjoy at home. From fresh sandwiches to giant scones, as well as jam and lemon curd to top them with, everything is covered. Betty’s Tea & Scones Gift Selection £16.50; bettys.co.uk A lovely choice for traditionalists, this pretty, giftable box contains four moist fruit scones, jam and a tea loaf. You’ll also receive 80 tea bags, so you should have plenty left over long after the last crumb is hoovered up. TRIED…

Summer entertaining made SIMPLE

Menu for 6 • Bourbon Iced Tea • Chargrilled Asparagus and Romesco Toasts • Spiced Spatchcock Chicken with New Potatoes and Tomatoes• Smokey Halloumi Mushrooms (Veggie Main)• Chilli and Lime Buttered Squash Wedges• Apple ’Slaw with Buttermilk Dressing • Pistachio, Raspberry and White Chocolate Pavlova Bourbon Iced Tea A get-ahead tipple, ideal for a balmy evening. You can leave out the bourbon for a virgin version. In a large heatproof jug, mix 5 English breakfast teabags, 5tbsp caster sugar and 500ml just-boiled water, until the sugar dissolves. Leave to steep for 3-4min, then carefully lift out teabags, lightly squeeze and discard. Add 1 sliced unwaxed lemon and a large handful of mint sprigs. Cool, then chill for at least 2hr (up to 12hr). To serve, stir the juice of 1 lemon, 750ml chilled still lemonade and 100ml…

Summer entertaining made SIMPLE

Inspiring summer reads

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Taste of the Med

Chermoula Griddled Chicken with Couscous Salad Chermoula is used here as a marinade, but it’s also wonderful on top of veggies or fish. Hands-on time 30min. Cooking time about 20min. Serves 4 • 4 medium skinless chicken breasts• 100g couscous• Finely grated zest ½ and juice 1 lemon, keep separate• 2tbsp extra virgin olive oil• 2 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely grated• 50g pitted green olives• 100g rocket FOR THE CHERMOULA • 20g bunch flat-leaf parsley• 20g bunch coriander• 1 garlic clove, crushed• ½tsp ground cumin• ½tsp paprika• 1tsp Aleppo pepper, see GH Tip• ½ preserved lemon, deseeded and finely chopped• 100ml olive oil• 1tbsp red wine vinegar FOR THE YOGURT SAUCE • 250g Greek-style yogurt• 1-2 preserved lemons, to taste, deseeded and finely chopped• 2tsp dried mint 1 For the chermoula, whizz all the ingredients and some…

Taste of the Med

Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream Lollies Hands-on time 30min, plus cooling and (overnight) freezing. Cooking time about 7min. Makes 6 FOR THE RIPPLE • 75g raspberries, fresh or frozen• 1tbsp golden syrup FOR THE ICE CREAM • 125g smooth peanut butter, we used Skippy• 125g Carnation caramel• 250ml double cream• 1tsp vanilla bean paste FOR THE COATING • 200g milk or dark chocolate, chopped• 2tbsp coconut oil• 1-2tbsp salted peanuts, finely chopped• 1tbsp freeze-dried raspberry pieces, optional YOU WILL ALSO NEED • 6 x 80-100ml silicone lolly moulds and sticks, we used Silikomart Classic 1 First, make the ripple. Heat raspberries and golden syrup in a small pan over low heat, stirring until the raspberries have broken down. Turn up heat to medium and bubble for 2-3min, until slightly reduced and jammy. Pass through a sieve into a bowl,…

August’s GOOD LIFE

TV Picks CAN I IMPROVE MY MEMORY? The competition is on in this insightful new series, which sees a group of well-known faces put their memories to the test in a bid to be crowned ‘Memory Champion’. Sandi Toksvig hosts as celebrities, including actor Nina Wadia and Strictly legend Len Goodman, compete in tasks such as memorising the Latin names of British bird species – all with the expertise and assistance of real-life masters of memory. It’s full of brilliant hacks for us watching at home, too. Channel 4 THIS WAY UP The bittersweet comedy from BAFTA-winning comedian Aisling Bea returns for a second series. We revisit sisters Áine (Bea) and Shona (Sharon Horgan, who also produces the show) as they navigate their lives; recovering from rehab and stealing kisses with a business partner.…

August’s GOOD LIFE

MERLIN This new touring show combines enchanting choreography with dramatic storytelling. Inspired by the story of the famous sorcerer, this is bound to cast a spell, as the young wizard masters his magic to unite a warring kingdom. With West End illusions, it’s going to be quite spectacular. 25 September to 4 December; northernballet.com TOY STORY IN CONCERT Join Woody and Buzz Lightyear to infinity and beyond – and across the UK – as they forge their friendship on the big screen. The Novello Orchestra will bring Randy Newman’s score to life, including You’ve Got A Friend In Me. Uplifting. 10 to 21 February 2022; disneytickets.co.uk LADY BOSS: THE JACKIE COLLINS STORY Narrated by close friends and family, this fascinating documentary presents the untold story of the trailblazing novelist. The film shares the private struggles…

Good times with… Mary Nightingale

• The last great film you saw… I was knocked sideways by Promising Young Woman – an extraordinary directing debut by Emerald Fennell. Carey Mulligan was mesmerising. • The film you could watch over and over… My all-time favourite is Some Like It Hot starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon. I interviewed Jack years ago and was worried he might not live up to my fangirl expectations, but he was wonderful – so funny. • The performance that stayed with you… Tony Bennett at Ronnie Scott’s a few years ago. He was well over 70 then, and utterly compelling. We had a table right by the stage, and he interrupted one of his songs to kiss my hand! I was smitten… • The one you’d tell everyone to see… I’m a huge fan of Hamilton.…

Good times with… Mary Nightingale

This month’s 10 books to read right now!

Book of the month THE BLACK DRESS by Deborah Moggach No one writes about the preoccupations of 60-pluses as humorously as Moggach. Her new novel follows Pru as she navigates life after her husband unexpectedly leaves her. Following a chance encounter at a funeral, she finds a novel way to meet men… A darkly funny comedy about betrayal, loneliness and the surprising pleasures of being single again. Secrets and lies THE PAPER PALACE by Miranda Cowley Heller Taking place during a single day, this follows 50-year-old Elle as she reflects on the pivotal moments in her life, while deciding whether to stay with her husband or pursue a relationship with her childhood sweetheart. The descriptions of Cape Cod’s beaches and backwaters are mesmerising. A promising debut from a talent to watch. Dark and compelling THE FIRST…

This month’s 10 books to read right now!

The books that CHANGED MY LIFE

THE LAST BOOK THAT MADE ME LAUGH A book that makes me laugh every time is The Best Cat Memes Ever by Charlie Ellis. The captions are hilarious and match the cat pictures so well. THE LAST BOOK THAT MADE ME CRY In Remarkable People, my friend and colleague Dan Walker talks about people he has met during his career that have made a difference to others. It’s humbling to read about the unselfish acts some humans make to ensure others’ lives are better. THE LAST BOOK THAT AFFECTED ME MOST The Tattooist Of Auschwitz by Heather Morris has a romantic thread running through it that I found moving, but the trauma and pain throughout are tangible. The book tells the story of Lale Sokolov, a Slovakian Jew who was a prisoner in Auschwitz. His…

The books that CHANGED MY LIFE

Brilliant SUMMER READS

‘A single snap decision can turn everything on its head’ Mike Gayle is the author of 17 books, including All The Lonely People, out now in paperback. ‘As it’s looking doubtful that many of us will get abroad this summer, I’ll be living vicariously through the characters on the pages of The Getaway. Isabelle Broom’s descriptions of Croatia’s stunning countryside and coastal towns are worth this entry alone. I’m also looking forward to reading Perfect On Paper by Gillian Harvey, a funny novel about how a single snap decision can turn everything on its head.’ ‘Everything is intense: love, loyalty, betrayal’ Santa Montefiore is loved by readers for her romantic novels set in exotic locations. Her latest is The Distant Shores. ‘One of my all-time favourite books is The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim. After…

Brilliant SUMMER READS

PACIFIC VOYAGE Seabourn Odyssey has announced a 65-day Pacific island-hopping adventure, set to depart Vancouver, on Canada’s west coast, on 30 September 2022, and arriving in Sydney, Australia, on 5 December 2022. The itinerary will include 41 ports, 30 islands and 12 different countries, including the USA (Hawaii), Fiji, the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea. In addition to the ports of call, there will be a selection of optional ‘Seabourn Journeys’, offering opportunities to explore important sites on land that cannot be accessed on one-day excursions from the ship (seabourn.com). THE NEW ROUTE 66 Covering some 66 miles across six regions, the new Kintyre 66 (or K66) Scottish circular driving route has been designed to encourage visitors to ‘slow down and enjoy the ride’. Taking in the west and east coasts of…

Enjoy a bonnie Scottish getaway

Before the pandemic, I was lucky enough to go on an escorted tour of Scotland, organised by Globus, which began in Glasgow, its largest city. Having assembled everyone over drinks in the hotel bar on the first evening, our excellent guide, Tara, took us on a city tour the next day, taking in the cathedral with its 12th-century roots, statues of local heroes Robert Peel, Walter Scott and Joseph Lister, and the handsome Georgian terraces and squares built by tobacco merchants. We also inspected weighty Victorian civic buildings, testimony to the wealth accrued from shipbuilding on the Clyde. We then took the ‘low road’ north. Following the banks of Loch Lomond (still bonnie, despite the gloaming skies), we went for a boat trip, weaving between islands and along the thickly wooded…

Enjoy a bonnie Scottish getaway

Life’s a BEACH!

Devil’s Bay National Park, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands GO FOR: ADVENTURE Beaches are the main reason we go to the Caribbean, especially in winter when the weather at home is grim (which can also be said of much of the British ‘summer’, too!). Antigua alone has a beach for each day of the year (366 if you count the sister island of Barbuda). But if I had to single out just one, it would be Devil’s Bay on the island of Virgin Gorda. It’s utterly beautiful, of course, but getting to it is all part of the magic. From the car park at The Baths National Park, you have to follow a twisty path between (and occasionally under) an avenue of smooth, pinkish granite boulders as big as elephants, and wade…

Life’s a BEACH!

Give your grey matter a workout

Sudoku Fill in the blank squares with the numbers 1 to 9, so that each row, each column and each 3x3 block contains all the numbers from 1 to 9. TRICKY PICK TOUGH STUFF TRICKY PICK TOUGH STUFF Killer Sudoku Normal Sudoku rules apply, plus the digits in each inner shape (marked by a dotted line) must add up to the number in the top corner of the shape. KILLER SUDOKU Codeword In this finished crossword, each letter of the alphabet appears as a code number. Replacing the decoded numbers 12, 13 and 15 with their letters in the grid will help you guess the identity of other letters. CODEWORD Jumbo Crossword ACROSS 9 Easy to understand (6) 11 Possessor (5) 13 Containing water (7) 14 Male child (3) 15 Address a person boldly (6) 16 Famous Italian astronomer (7) 17 Port-au-Prince is the capital here (5) 18 Underground (12) 20 Exclamation…

Give your grey matter a workout

20% off at Hush Puppies

SUN’S OUT, SANDALS ON, PEDI AT THE READY! Nothing says summer like a new pair of sandals, and we love this season’s range from Hush Puppies. Synonymous with comfort and quality, they come in styles to suit everyone. There are block heels that magically lengthen your legs and have built-in padded soles, plus lightweight, on-trend flats (right) that keep your feet covered thanks to plenty of well-placed straps, yet allow them to breathe and feel cool on scorching days. Trainers in need of an update? The brand’s new, sustainable The Good Shoe is made from recycled bottles and Bloom algae technology (using algae instead of petroleum for footwear foam) that’s good for your feet and the planet. Treat yourself with our exclusive 20% discount. HOW TO CLAIM To receive your exclusive…

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20% off Jane Iredale make-up

KNOWN FOR ITS SKIN-LOVING FORMULAS, Jane Iredale creates kind-to-skin make-up with ingredients that help to nourish and protect the skin. So stock up on glow-boosting essentials with this exclusive offer. For extra radiance, try the Glow Time Blush and Highlighter Sticks (left), which both contain jojoba seed oil to keep your skin looking healthy and hydrated. Just pat on and gently blend outward for a lit-from-within glow. Or try the Enlighten Plus Under-Eye Concealer: it works like a charm on tired eyes, brightening dark circles and smoothing fine lines, while probiotics and quinoa extracts nourish delicate skin. Plus, the metal applicator is pleasantly cooling and helps to de-puff the skin. HOW TO CLAIM To receive your exclusive 20% discount code, visit goodhousekeeping.com/uk/offersaug21 and follow the instructions. You can redeem your discount…

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Discover the best of America’s Southwest on the ROCKY MOUNTAINEER

With extraordinary landscapes, vast canyons, natural archways and the mighty Colorado River, the Rocky Mountains boast incredible scenery. You’ll begin by taking an iconic train across the 3,000-mile-long mountain range. Departing from Denver, you’ll travel on the Rocky Mountaineer bound for Utah. Enjoy panoramic views as you take in Ruby Canyon and Mount Logan and cross the Continental Divide. Next, you’ll tour highlights of the American Southwest, including the Grand Canyon, before reaching your final destination, Las Vegas. And you’ll also visit four of Utah’s Mighty Five national parks: Arches, Bryce Canyon, Zion and Canyonlands. Reasons to book AMAZING NATIONAL PARKS In Bryce Canyon, you’ll discover the largest collection of hoodoos (tall, thin spires of rock) in the world during a guided tour. Zion in south-western Utah is home to mountains and red canyons that…

Discover the best of America’s Southwest on the ROCKY MOUNTAINEER

FOODIE ESCAPES FOR YOU

Seeing an expert chef work their magic up close is like watching an athlete who’s at the top of their game. And you’ll have the opportunity to do just that with three much-loved cooking icons: Delia Smith, James Martin and Prue Leith. How better to celebrate the fact that we can start travelling again than by booking one of these wonderful foodie holidays, where you’ll enjoy lessons with James Martin and Prue Leith on European river cruises or experience Delia’s Food and Wine Workshop? Don’t miss your chance to get your taste buds tingling. TASTE OF NORFOLK with Delia Smith On this five-day tour, you’ll be hosted by Delia for a full day at her Food and Wine Workshop, where you’ll also be joined by chef Alex Mackay, cocktail expert Simon Atkinson…

FOODIE ESCAPES FOR YOU

FLAVOURS OF FRANCE with James Martin

If you love food and wine, there are few better places to visit than France. On this eight-day cruise, you’ll discover French cuisine in the company of one of Britain’s best-loved chefs. James Martin discovered his love of food as a trainee at the Michelin-starred Hostellerie de Plaisance, Saint-Émilion. He’ll share his experiences during a private talk, you’ll join him at an oyster tasting and learn how to cook French classics, plus enjoy a dinner created by James himself. Wine expert Susy Atkins will be on hand to share her knowledge during tastings. Flights, five-star cuisine and unlimited drinks are included. YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 Arrive in Bordeaux DAY 2 Blaye and Bourg DAY 3 Fort Médoc and Pauillac DAY 4 Cadillac and Libourne DAY 5 Saint-Émilion DAY 6 Libourne DAYS 7-8…

FLAVOURS OF FRANCE with James Martin

CULINARY ADVENTURE IN VENICE with Prue Leith

On this wonderful new eight-day river cruise, you will discover the enchanting and romantic beauty of Venice and its islands. Former Good Housekeeping cover star and current Bake Off judge Prue Leith will join you to visit the famous Rialto food markets and give a cooking demonstration. There’s also an exclusive talk and gala dinner with Prue on board your luxury ship. Gourmet meals and unlimited drinks on board are included, as are six days of fascinating excursions, such as a private after-hours visit to St Mark’s Basilica and a trip to the medieval city of Padua. Flights, gourmet cuisine and unlimited premium spirits and wines are included. OUR TRAVEL PARTNER Uniworld is consistently ranked as the best river cruise line in the world. It offers itineraries in spectacular destinations throughout…

CULINARY ADVENTURE IN VENICE with Prue Leith

Discover Carcassonne’s unique history WITH KATE MOSSE

MEET OUR SPECIAL GUEST Kate Mosse OBE is an author with book sales of more than 5m copies. Her novel The Burning Chambers is a number one bestseller, as published in The Sunday Times, and she’s co-founder of the Women’s Prize for Fiction. British author Kate Mosse fell under Carcassonne’s spell almost three decades ago, and the medieval walled city has been inspiring her work ever since. This tour explores the city’s unique history. ‘It’s my passion for the history and landscape of the Languedoc region that inspires my storytelling,’ says Kate. Reasons to book MEET KATE MOSSE The bestselling author will meet you in Carcassonne, the city that has featured so vividly in her writing, and take part in an exclusive tour and dinner, as well as a private talk and Q&A session. PRIVATE TOUR OF…

Discover Carcassonne’s unique history WITH KATE MOSSE

SEE HOLLAND AND THE FLORIADE EXPO IN SPRING

On this seven-day river cruise, you will see the best of the Netherlands in bloom as you enjoy a series of spring displays from Amsterdam to Kampen. The highlight of your trip will be a day exploring the Floriade Expo, one of the world’s great floral events, which only takes place once every 10 years. Next year’s Floriade, which will be held in Almere, on the outskirts of Amsterdam, will be a colourful celebration of trees, shrubs, perennials, creepers and bulbs. During this holiday, you’ll also have the chance to enjoy optional excursions to Het Loo Palace, which was built in 1686 for William III; stroll around the themed gardens at De Kruidhof, the largest botanical garden in the Netherlands; and see how Dutch biscuits, such as gevulde koek and speculaas, are…

SEE HOLLAND AND THE FLORIADE EXPO IN SPRING

Cruise JAPAN in CHERRY BLOSSOM season

Each spring, millions of Japanese people wait for the first buds of the pink cherry blossom to appear. Next year, you’ll have the chance to experience it yourself. On this 15-day cruise, exclusively for GH readers, you’ll journey far and wide through this fascinating land. Our trip starts in the capital, Tokyo, which combines soaring skyscrapers with blooming gardens, noodle houses and western-style restaurants. And no trip to Japan would be complete without a visit to Mount Fuji. Travelling on the Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Solstice, you’ll enjoy world-class amenities. Embark on a culinary journey with menus crafted by award-winning chef Cornelius Gallagher, using locally sourced ingredients and paired with the most awarded wine collection at sea. Other highlights are the city of Kobe, the hot springs of Nagasaki, Korea’s port of Busan, Kochi,…

Cruise JAPAN in CHERRY BLOSSOM season

Discover the wilderness of ANTARCTICA

With its vast unspoilt scenery, extreme climate conditions, magnificent icebergs and marine life, Antarctica is a destination like no other. You’ll start in Buenos Aires, where you have the evening to explore. Then, it’s on to Ushuaia, to see why it is nicknamed the ‘End of the World’, to board expedition ship MS Fridtjof Nansen. You’ll leave the southern tip of the Americas and glide through Drake Passage to the Arctic Peninsula, gazing at seas that are home to whales and seals. The ‘End of the World’ will disappear as you approach skyscraper-sized icebergs. The next five days will be spent in Antarctica. Your expedition team will lead cruises to icebergs and landings at every opportunity to go ashore. From the deck, you’ll have the chance to spot whales and penguin colonies. Reasons to…

Discover the wilderness of ANTARCTICA

A quick word from our experts at the GHI

▪ SALMON SKEWERS Aldi Our testers found these salmon kebabs, with a Thai-style sweet chilli, lemongrass, coriander and soy glaze, deliciously juicy. ▪ TIGER PRAWNS WITH CORIANDER, GARLIC & JALAPEÑO Morrisons We found these prawns, dressed with mild coriander salsa, fresh and tasty. ▪ DELUXE 6 OUTDOOR BRED BRITISH PORK SAUSAGES Lidl These meaty Cumberland sausages have a caramelised and well-seasoned flavour. ▪ HYBRID MATTRESS Simba This mattress feels premium in design and, thanks to its balanced comfort and support, was very well received by testers. ▪ CLEANING AND SANITISING PRODUCTS Dew This range sanitises the home and hands, uses no harsh chemicals and can be refilled! ▪ SD-YR2540/2550 BREADMAKER Panasonic This model impressed us by producing loaves that were light and fluffy, with a soft texture and good flavour. ▪ THE BEST ENGLISH SPARKLING WINE Morrisons Super-smooth bubbles and a touch of honey make this a rich and exceptionally…

A quick word from our experts at the GHI

Me… and my housekeeping!

How would you describe your home? There’s usually music playing somewhere: upstairs from Rose’s boyfriend working on his university music course, Rose watching musician Jacob Collier on TV, Harry playing guitar or Jeff Buckley albums, Hal rehearsing old English folk songs by George Butterworth, and me grooving to anything from Tom Aspaul’s Black Country Disco to old Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. It’s fair to say it’s a pretty noisy home, especially when the dogs start barking, too! How tidy is it? It’s rarely tidy. I see housework as a gym activity; it’s the same with gardening. At the moment, the garden is very tidy at the expense of the house. In winter, it’s the other way around. What are your kitchen cupboard must-haves? Tinned tomatoes, basmati rice, all types of flour, dried chilli flakes…

Me… and my housekeeping!

It’s time to puzzle

Lots of you have been in touch to say how much you enjoyed our last Good Housekeeping Puzzle Collection, so we thought we would bring you another one. And we all know how important it is to give your grey matter a thorough workout! This collection is more of what you love – a fun-packed magazine filled with brainteasers to keep the cogs whirring. In this free puzzle special, you will find all your favourites, from codewords, arrow-words and kakuros to sudokus and crosswords (both quick and cryptic). There are lots of other challenges, games and mind-benders to choose from, too, so we are sure you will find something here to boost your brainpower – and have a bit of fun along the way. And that’s something we could all…

It’s time to puzzle

Jigsaw Sudoku Sudoku Place the numbers 1 to 9 once in each row, column and bold-outlined jigsaw region. Kakuro In this crossword, fill the white squares so that the sum total of each across or down run of squares matches the total at the start of that run. A number cannot repeat within a run, and you must use numbers from 1 to 9 only. Bridges Connect every island (represented by circles) into a single interconnected group. To do this, draw bridges between islands. The number in each circle states how many bridges must be connected to that island. Bridges cannot cross each other, can only be drawn horizontally or vertically, and there can only be a maximum of 2 bridges between any pair of islands. Battleships Locate the position of each of the ships listed below…

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