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Swing Into the Season

Plums • Embrace the sweet side of this juicy fruit via a simple summer dessert or amplify its tartness with a splash of vinegar. Not sure where to start? Try these recipes from our Test Kitchen.

In With the Old

GH LAB LEGEND

Hit the Road!

YOUR GUIDE TO EASY SUMMER BEAUTY • No more fussing with your routine in the heat: Ahead, all the breezy skin, makeup and hair tricks you need to look (and feel) fresh this season, whether at home or on the road.

PICK A FRESH SCENT • Swap out warm, rich fragrances for something lighter, like these perfumes blooming with invigorating notes of garden herbs and even veggies.

9 PRO TRAVEL BEAUTY HACKS • GH Beauty Lab experts share their smart secrets for making any trip as pretty (and effortless) as possible.

LIGHTEST EVER FACE SPFs • Tote these winners, inspired by serums, to protect skin all season.

BARELY THERE HOT-WEATHER MAKEUP • Simplify your regimen—and still look polished—with sheer, forgiving formulas and uncomplicated pro tips. Start with one and end there or build on as desired!

“Cryotherapy” Skincare

GLOW-GIVING SELF-TANNERS • There’s nothing fake-looking about these “tans” in a bottle.

EASY WAYS TO REVIVE YOUR HAIRSTYLE • Has your style gone awry in the heat and humidity? Here, fast fixes from hairstylists to bring new life to all looks and textures.

HAIR-RESTYLING STARS • This category of products helps rescue your ’do, stat.

Your Home

BREEZY SPACES • Enjoy long days and warm nights with your own outdoor oasis. Take inspiration from these refreshed spaces and other decor ideas.

the new SMALL TOWN • The latest real estate trend: quaint communities with all the amenities, designed to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being—and help you get to know your neighbors.

WELLNESS DEVELOPMENTS TO WATCH • These successful neighborhoods prove that people of all ages crave a stronger sense of community.

inside the GH Cleaning Lab • Our cleaning dynamo shares her tips and tricks to tackle your toughest cleaning challenges and all your trouble spots.

Elevate your DIY • TRANSFORM EVERY SURFACE WITH PRECISION

WHEN LIFE THREW US CURVEBALLS, DAD AND I HAD BASEBALL • After the loss of my mother and my brother in the same year, watching Little League brought my dad and me closer—and helped us heal.

SIZZLING BEACH READS • What better way to relax than with a great book, a cold drink and a reclining lounge chair? From Nigeria to Nebraska, Mesopotamia to Mississippi, travel the world without leaving your backyard with the literary itinerary below.

TICK, TICK… BOOM! • These tiny menaces can cause more than Lyme disease. Here’s what you need to know about a new spate of tick-borne illnesses.

Tick-Borne Illnesses You May Not Know About

Protect Yourself Against Ticks • No matter where you live, follow these rules to avoid and handle run-ins with these tiny biting bugs.

UPGRADE YOUR SNACK DRAWER • It’s time to elevate your snack game with nibbles that not only taste great but also keep you and your kids fueled and energized. GH’s dietitians teamed up with culinary pros and thousands of home testers to evaluate ingredients, flavor, convenience and more. Read on to discover our top-tested picks, from crispy chips to sweet treats.

Crunchy Chips & Crackers

Notable Nuts, Seeds & Legumes

Great Granola & Cereal

Delicious Dips & Spreads

Better-for-You Bars & Bites

Satisfying Sweets

Best Snacks for Kids & Infants

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