Good House Keeping - US
Summer Chillers
Tasty granitas, tangy shrubs, fun floats and fancy ice cubes that look as good as they taste. Cheers!
2 min |
July - August 2023
Good House Keeping - US
GOING BLIND Helped Me Discover the POWER of OPTIMISM
How one writer learned to make the most of unexpected circumstances
6 min |
July - August 2023
Good House Keeping - US
Your 8-Week HEALTHY HABITS Plan
We get it - the very word \"habits\" can bring flashbacks to when you felt as if you didn't have enough willpower. But it's not about that at all, experts say.
10+ min |
July - August 2023
Good House Keeping - US
Brilliant Built-Ins
Adorn a blank wall with sky-high shelving, a sunny window seat, a hidden storage spot and more.
1 min |
July - August 2023
Good House Keeping - US
Living (& Loving!) the Car-Free Life
These families are bikers, walkers and experts in public transit-and wouldn't have it any other way.
8 min |
July - August 2023
Good House Keeping - US
Pet Care THAT'S WORTH THE Money
We asked the experts what services and gear are best to buy.
3 min |
July - August 2023
Better Homes & Gardens US
Shades OF Celadon
Named after a character in a 17th-century French romance novela shepherd who always dressed in green-celadon is neutral without being boring. The color of spring leaves and pale jade, it's a sophisticated choice for a room that you want to feel soothing. The key to landing a shade that skews more elegant than Easter egg pastel, says designer Joshua Smith, is to seek out options with gray or taupe undertones
1 min |
July - August 2023
Better Homes & Gardens US
playing to the crowd
Amy Thielen's new cookbook, Company, shares a blueprint for hosting a Fourth of July party with fresh takes on all the classic fixings and none of the stress
4 min |
July - August 2023
Better Homes & Gardens US
Park & Rec
A pair of vintage aluminum RVs joined by a platform deck create an unexpected work-from-home, play-from-home bonus Space
2 min |
July - August 2023
Better Homes & Gardens US
Blue-Sky Thinking
A clever use of space, plenty of hometown support, and gallons of blue paint made it possible for this young couple to remake a little cottage into their dream home
2 min |
July - August 2023
Better Homes & Gardens US
Sweat IT OUT
Perspiration the good, the bad, the sweaty. Surprising facts and helpful tips to manage your most moisture-prone state
4 min |
July - August 2023
Better Homes & Gardens US
FROM THE GROUND UP
Take a background in biology, add some serious building skills, sprinkle in a lot of love, and what you end up with is a garden. Over the past four years, Ashlie Thomas, a health coach and graduate student in nutritional science, and her husband, Tyler, a fourth-generation builder, have approached gardening with zeal. Together, they’ve transformed their oak-studded yard in North Carolina into an oasis overflowing with fruits and vegetables
2 min |
July - August 2023
Real Simple
MONEY 5 THINGS CREDIT SCORE EXPERTS WANT YOU TO KNOW
For one, the so-called perfect target number doesn't really need to be the goal. Also: Credit card limits are kinda tricky!
4 min |
July - August 2023
Real Simple
NERDING OUT PLANT POWERS
The greenery all around us is way smarter than we realize.
2 min |
July - August 2023
Real Simple
The Chill Host's Guide to Summer Entertaining
A cookout should be fun for everyone, including you-the lovely, thoughtful person who invited folks over for great food and company. Just read this story and pick out the bits you need. You know the rest: Keep the grill fired up and carry on.
5 min |
July - August 2023
Real Simple
BETTER FOR YOU MOCHA SMOOTHIE
It's like the beloved frosty coffee treat, but with fruit, protein, and fiber. Good morning, indeed!
1 min |
July - August 2023
Real Simple
Rest, Recharge & Reset
We're officially in the lazy, laid-back season-but in case your scurrying brain didn't understand the assignment, we've got a few ideas for mini mental breaks (sort of like vacations you don't have to plan!). Get ready to tune out the chaos and delight in the small joys of summer-for an afternoon, an hour, or even just a minute.
7 min |
July - August 2023
Real Simple
what to COOK
RECIPES FOR REAL LIFE
4 min |
July - August 2023
Real Simple
THINGS COOKS KNOW FRESH & FRUITY
Crumbles and crisps, grunts and slumps! These jammy baked desserts are some of summer's greatest pleasures. But what's the difference? And what's the best fruit for a pandowdy? Read on!
3 min |
July - August 2023
Better Homes & Gardens US
Honor SOCIETY
The thrill of the hunt was never truer for Rhode Island writer Elyse Major than when she embarked on a quest for self-service farm stands and serenity
2 min |
July - August 2023
Better Homes & Gardens US
Plantings BASIL
The delicious heat-loving herb is a no-brainer in the summer garden. This vear, plant several types so you can sample its range of flavors
2 min |
July - August 2023
Better Homes & Gardens US
Open-Door Policy
This home near the sea blurs the lines between indoors and out with a laid-back surfer vibe and sliding doors that open wide to create the ultimate family home
3 min |
July - August 2023
Better Homes & Gardens US
THE BIG FREEZE
Grab your blender and prepare for a seriously delicious summer cooldown. We've got four slushies in exciting, craveable flavor combos you'll want to make all season
1 min |
July - August 2023
Real Simple
DRINKING WITH JENNA Pitcher This
Want to throw a party and not have to play bartender all night? Just mix up one of these fruit-forward, big-batch cocktails in advance.
2 min |
July - August 2023
Real Simple
CLEAN THIS Gas & Charcoal Grills
Contrary to popular belief, lingering crud on your grates is not there to add flavor to your next batch of burgers. Let's scrub those racks-and everything else.
2 min |
July - August 2023
Real Simple
Modern Manners Advice for Your Social Quandaries
IDA ASKS...My neighbors' kids, ages 9 and 6, have made a habit of playing in my front yard. I let it happen for a bit, thinking it was going to be temporary, but it has become very frequent-and irritating and loud. I've talked to the kids and the parents, and they still come back. I don't want to be known as the cranky neighbor. How do I get them to stop?
3 min |
July - August 2023
Real Simple
PETS SPLISH, SPLASH
Before you let your pup dive into the deep end, read these tips to help her get on swimmingly in the water.
3 min |
July - August 2023
Real Simple
The Books List Top Picks for Book Club & Beyond
STUFF WE LOVE
3 min |
July - August 2023
Real Simple
SWEET THING RASPBERRY-MANGO ICE CREAM CAKE
Serve up a slice of summer with this stunning (but easy to make!) treat.
1 min |
July - August 2023
Real Simple
HEALTH Let's Talk About Your Pelvic Floor! Again!
It supports vital organs, it stabilizes your core-and it's often misunderstood. We're giving this critical muscle group the explainer it deserves.
7 min |