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E V E R Y D AY
HEROES

WE HE RO Property
Brothers’ Drew Scott
HE DID IT! Went to
Kenya to work and draw
attention to the problem:
“The need for access to
clean water is dire. Walk
45 minutes, carry 30
pounds of water…now
do that five times a day.”

getting into
You can help! hearstfor
humanity.com/ghgive

THE SPIRIT
Wow! I recently earned serious cool cred when I told my son, Grey,
AN EASY WAY TO BE
A FORCE FOR GOOD!
I was going to meet R.J. Palacio…only the author of his favorite In a recent national survey,
book, Wonder (now a movie with Julia Roberts — who I also got most GH readers say they
to meet!). If you don’t know the story, it’s about a special fifth care about giving back,
grader with complicated health issues who fearfully starts school but over 25% say they just
LET’S CONNECT!
Get a peek behind for the first time. His often treacherous journey will make you don’t know where to start.
the GH scenes Let us help! We launched
(plus, supercute laugh, cry, cheer and ultimately want to be a kinder person.
the GH Humanitarian Seal
kitten pics!). I devoured the book on the cross-country flight to interview
to evaluate charities and
R.J., Julia and director Stephen Chbosky — and got so emotional
INSTAGRAM let you know exactly which
that I ran out of tissues. I loved Wonder as much as my little guy
@janeseymour ones allow your dollars
francisco did, but for different reasons. For me, it was the beautifully written
to do the most good.
characters that elicited such empathy and made me feel every WE Charity is our first
TWITTER ounce of their heartache and happiness; for him, it was relating honoree. Throughout our
@janefrancisco to and learning from the challenges of his fictional peers. Either pages, look for these spe-
way, one thing’s for sure: Wonder is thought-provoking and cial banners to get inspired
PINTEREST joyful. And it’s why Julia Roberts was so moved to bring the story by ordinary champions of
@jane_francisco
to the big screen — plus one of the inspirations for dedicating the kindness — kids, schools
entire GH holiday issue to the spirit of giving. Grey’s teacher even and celebrities (even
put together a list of questions from his class for R.J., who has Prince Harry!) who are
answered them for us at goodhousekeeping.com/wonder. If you helping WE make the
want the inside scoop from the movie team themselves, skip right world a nicer place. You
can have an impact right
#kindcycle now! Go to hearstfor
humanity.com/ghgive
Jane and Julia: Robert Trachtenberg.

to give a small donation

to WE Charity’s education
projects. As little as
10 bucks will make a big
GH GIVING SPECIAL When guest editor Natalie Portman difference in the life of
and I talked about this issue (see her letter, page 10), I asked a child. Our special guest
her what she thought we could all do to make the world editor, WE Ambassador
a kinder place. Her immediate response was to put down our Natalie Portman, shares
phones and look each other in the eyes. Touché! Powering down…. her own experiences…
> TURN THE PAGE!
8 G H DECEMBER 2017
 COOL SCHOOL
Natalie connects
with students who
feel so blessed
to be educated,

WELCOME GH GUEST EDITOR & WE AMBASSADOR NATALIE PORTMAN

starring in films,
guest editor Natalie
Portman is a celeb-
rity ambassador for
i all starts wih
GH Humanitarian
Seal honoree WE
Charity. As part of
her support for the
global nonprofit,
HEART
When I look back at my own education, I remember how my friends and I would
complain because we didn’t want to go to school — we didn’t want to do our homework.
Natalie has lent her
I wasn’t aware as a kid that the whole world didn’t live as I did, that in fact I was very,
considerable talents very lucky — that 99% of the world was living in much more difficult circumstances.
to our very first I thought about that a lot when I first visited the Kisaruni School in Kenya:
GH GIVING ISSUE. The school was built by the WE Charity in the Maasai area, where they previously
didn’t provide secondary education to girls. I got to meet the first graduating class,
and I was moved by these young women who were so motivated to learn and really took
advantage of the privilege. They know how rare it is that a girl gets the opportunity for
secondary education there and how lucky they are. The girls wake up at four in the
morning to study, and beg for school to be seven days a week instead of five. They realize
this opportunity can change their lives. These Kenyans want to be doctors and teachers
or the president and come back to their communities to make them better and stronger.
One of the nice things about WE is that it engages kids in developed countries
to get involved supporting kids in the developing world. We need to expose our
children in an honest, non-scary way to things that are going on: how some people
don’t have enough to eat, how some animals are not treated as well as their pets at home
HELPING HANDS and how the environment is precious and needs our care. And kids understand.
Just like Natalie, shown
here in Kenya, students When they see people or animals in need, hear about the environment, they want
and families can visit to help. Kids are naturally empathetic—they have much bigger, purer hearts than
to work on community
projects in WE Villages we do. WE enables a more conscious, conscientious generation to see the privilege
around the world. they’ve been born into and learn how to share it. This is why I’m working with
Good Housekeeping to help get the WE message out.
Anyone can make a difference when you share ideas that are meaningful to you. — N.P.
To learn more about WE Charity, see page 132, or get involved at hearstforhumanity.com/ghgive.

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The Today show hosts share the heartfelt presents they’re giving this
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GH is partnering with HSN for our second annual nationwide search for
the next great entrepreneur with a game-changing invention. This year,
country music star Kellie Pickler and Emmy-winning TV personality Ben
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chance to earn our coveted GH Seal, will be revealed on the show in March
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this month (9 a.m. ET on CMT). Meet the finalists on page 89.

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E V E R Y D AY
HEROES

GH

WE HE RO Henry of

SURVIVAL
Wales, a.k.a. Prince Harry
HE DID IT! Rallying
students and teens to
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culture, we cannot waste
time sharing things that
make us angry. We are
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without bloating your bills.

Make a list; check it twice.

“Failing to plan ahead
always leads to unneces-
sary impulse buys during
the holidays,” says Skirboll.
Write down a plan of
action: Note whom you
need to shop for and where
to get what, then suss out
prices online so you’ll know
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Start in the back.

“When there’s a storewide
sale, what’s by the doors
has most likely already
been picked over,” says
Skirboll. “You’ll find
more options in the back,
since shoppers tend to
go there last or skip it
altogether.”

3 genius uses Buy in bulk.

If you enjoy wine all year,
Broken Candy Canes stock up now. “This season,
you can get wine and
. MAKE A PEPPERMINT-INI. SWEET DIY ORNAMENTS. Champagne for up to
Time to play Christmas
30% off,” she says.
Dip cocktail glass rim into Spray metal cookie cutters
candy crush! Grab light corn syrup, then dip with nonstick spray and Treat yourself.
a plastic bag, fill with rim into crushed candies. place on a parchment-lined
candy cane pieces Make a list for yourself as
Chill glass and fill with equal baking sheet. Fill each with
and use a rolling pin you shop. It’s a great way
or a heavy-bottomed
parts half-and-half, vodka, crushed candies; bake
to give friends and family
pot to smash. Use peppermint schnapps and at 350°F until melted,
ideas, and if you don’t get
the crumbles for white crème de cacao. about 5 min. Let cool 1 min.,
what you want on the big
these festive treats. then make a small hole in
CHRISTMAS-MOVIE day, shop post-holiday,
each with a greased
Illustration: Clare Owen.

POPCORN SNACK. when everything is on sale.

skewer. After candy cools
Drizzle melted white completely, pop it out, ---------------------------------
chocolate over air-popped tie a ribbon and hang. Don’t forget to check out
popcorn and toss with (Eat or toss at the end RetailMeNot for extra
a small handful of finely of the season — they won’t holiday bargains in stores
crushed candy canes. keep well longer than that.) and online!

DECEMBER 2017 G H 29
 Pretty Card Cache
Corral your seasonal snail mail in a cool container
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HOME CARE
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post-party cleanup

Stash cards in a cookie

tin or recipe box.
Display on your coffee
Q
There are candle-
table so guests can flip
through it like an album.
Card trick: When an
wax drips on
envelope arrives, snap
a pic and save it with
my wood coffee
the sender’s contact
info in your phone.
table! What’s
Square tin, $15,
containerstore.com
the best way to
remove them?
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A: Wax is easier to remove once
it has hardened, so let it dry
(help that along by holding
a plastic bag filled with a few
ice cubes against the wax until
Cards: Danielle Occhiogrosso. Illustrations: Clare Owen.

it's brittle). With a credit card,

gently scrape up the hardened
wax, being careful not to damage
the wood’s finish. Then, using
a clean cloth, apply an adhesive
remover like Goo Gone (not for
unfinished wood) and wipe away
Try a fresh millennial take on the classic: Instead
any remaining bits. Finally, pol-
of red or white, pick pink, peach or mint green.
ish and buff as usual to camou-
And there’s no law that says you must keep them
potted. Cut at bases of stems and display bracts flage any marks. Next time, of
(a.k.a. the vibrant leaves) like flowers. Set single course, you can place candles on
blooms in metallic vases in a modern entryway, stable, heat-resistant dishes large
or cluster a few into a pretty bouquet. enough to catch any drips.
 Do More with
Your Meals!

backbend that offers chest

opening and a stretch
Season along the front of your
body. It’s great for diges-
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1. Escape to a quiet room.
Grab a firm cushion and
lie on your back, knees
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2. Slide a pillow under your in one appliance –
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FOOD FACE-OFF
X

Eat and Drink. J A C LY N L O N D O N ,

M.S., R.D.

Don’t Gain Weight. GH NUTRITION

D I R E CTO R
WE HE ROES Students
at Parker Elementary
Community Academy,
Chicago
WINNER: HOT TODDY THEY DID IT! Created
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Neither is low in sugar, but
weeklong event with
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contains butter, but you get sat- forum to fight issues
urated fat to boot, about 300 like gun violence.
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Try Champagne or prosecco
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HOT TODDY HOT BUTTERED
RUM

WINNER: LATKES
A medium potato pancake is
about 100 calories, while a crab
cake can be nearly 200, depend-
ing on size. Condiments (tartar

Hot toddy, hot buttered rum: Shutterstock. Latkes: Mike Garten. Crab cakes: iStockphoto. Macaron: Getty Images.
sauce on the crab, sour cream
on latkes) add sat fat, so skip or
LATKES CRAB CAKES go for applesauce on your latke.

Macaroon: iStockphoto. Coconut shrimp: Getty Images. Shrimp cocktail: Getty Images.
WINNER: MACARON
Each silver-dollar-size French
macaron is about 100 calories,
and they are made from low-in-
fat egg whites and almond-based
flour. A macaroon has the same
calories, but also packs 5 g of
saturated fat from the coconut.
MACARON
COLLECTOR’S EDITION

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 Holiday Lifesavers
Keep these Lab-tested Seal stars on hand
to tackle any sniffle, spill, splotch or stink

SPEEDY DUST BUSTER TOUGH SCRUBBERS SMELL STOPPER TOP CLEANING TOOL SOFT & STRONG
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handled version for light as GH — since 1913! Spritz Febreze on your Lab loves the separate weepy family reunions.
fixtures and ceiling fans! curtains or the couch. tanks for clean and dirty
LAB LOWDOWN These It works by trapping water, powerful suction LAB LOWDOWN In tests,
LAB LOWDOWN Our tough pads can handle and deactivating odor and bristles — and that these proved absorbent
pros love its all-around even the grimiest pots molecules. this Green GH Seal star and durable in wet and
Illustration: Clare Owen.

design, which traps dust and pans, all the while has at least 50% recycled dry strength evaluations.
and allergens with each holding their shape LAB LOWDOWN It easily content in its plastic Plus, testers raved about
pass to help you clean and resisting rusting. took down stinky smoke and packaging. how soft they felt.
more in less time. and strong cooking
Brillo Steel Wool Soap Bissell Little Green Puffs Ultra Soft Tissues,
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 under $50
Dazzling
Danglers
Dress up jeans and
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Try ’em with an updo
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EARRINGS, from top: $10

(with 20% off using code
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Party Danielle Occhiogrosso.

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 DR. MEHMET OZ
MEDICAL
E X P E RT

ASK DR. OZ

Q
With all
the holiday
hugging, how do
I avoid catching
something?
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DR. OZ SAYS:
It’s the worst time to be side-
lined, so I’m going to help
you stay well this season.
Get the flu shot. December
and February are peak
months for flu, so it’s not
too late. Remember, children
under 6 months old can’t
receive the vaccine, but
they can definitely get the
flu. Washing your hands
frequently also helps
prevent the common cold.
skin saver Go outside! Colds come
from viruses, not just being
Vitamin C(hristmas) chilly. In fact, people often
get colds in the winter
. HOW IT WORKS Vitamin C is an antioxidant because they’re inside with
Late nights and that, applied topically, brightens skin by others who are coughing
X liquid cheer blocking an enzyme that produces pigment, and sneezing. Get some
DA N U S I A W N E K can leave your explains GH Beauty Lab chemist Danusia Wnek. fresh air to boost your
G H B E AUT Y L A B complexion overall health! The Oz fam-
C H E M I ST
LAB LOWDOWN Highly effective in its pure
looking tired ily heads outdoors for our
form, vitamin C can degrade and become
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GH
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LAB
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C, the hottest aim to deliver more stable and potent C in dry
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J U M P -START
YOU R E V E RY DAY
A hearty, healthy congrats to our friends at Quaker Oats for earning the Good Housekeeping
Nutritionist Approved Emblem, awarded to food products that make it easier to stick
with good-for-you meals and snacks. “Whole grains like oats can make any meal more
nutritious thanks to their combo of fiber, vitamins and minerals,” says GH Nutrition Director
Jaclyn London, M.S., R.D. Read on for the (surprising!) advantages of eating oats.

The Powerful Nutrition of Oats

Four science-backed reasons to make oats a part of your daily meal plan

1
Provide
2
Promote
3
Support
4
Benefit
Energy Satiety Digestion Heart Health
Fiber-filled foods “Whole-grain oats The insoluble fiber Beta-glucan, a type of
like whole-grain can help promote satiety in oats can aid in moving fiber found in oats, has
oats help promote because they contain things through your been shown to lower
a steadier, more both soluble and insolu- gut, helping to keep LDL cholesterol, a key
consistent release ble fiber,” says London. you on schedule. London factor in reducing risk
of glucose into your “This may slow down adds, “Drinking plenty of cardiovascular disease.
bloodstream. Energy the rate of digestion of water with fiber-filled When included in a
that’s absorbed gradu- and absorption in your foods may also assist diet low in saturated
Getty Images.

ally is energy that lasts, GI tract.” And if you with regularity. Aim fat, 3 g of beta-glucan
helping you fuel busy feel full, she adds, “you to increase your intake per day helps lower
mornings and start could be less likely to of both fluids and fiber- cholesterol — a 40 g
your day strong. graze on extra calories.” filled foods gradually.” serving of oats has 2 g.
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BERRY
BREAKFAST BAKE
In a greased baking dish,
combine 1 cup each old-
fashioned oats and quinoa,
½ cup roasted almonds,
3 Tbsp chia seeds and 1 tsp
baking powder. Pour a mix of
2¾ cups milk, 1 Tbsp melted
butter and 1 Tbsp vanilla on
top. Top with 3 cups berries GH EMBLEM
and bake at 375°F for 45 min.
Serve with Greek yogurt and
CHECKLIST
drizzle with honey as desired. Quaker Oats wowed
our registered
dietitian because
they’re…

NUTRITIOUS
They’re 100%
whole grains that
provide fiber,
B vitamins
and minerals.

SIMPLE
Wholesome oats
are easy — plus,
they are affordable,
require little prep and
are quick to cook.

T R A N S PA R E N T
Health claims made
on product packag-
ing are supported by
nutrition science.

E AT “D E S S E RT ” F I R ST T H I N G I N T H E A . M . ! Oats are naturally light in flavor, so they

easily soak up the sweetness of nutritious strawberries and blueberries. Adding fruit,
nuts and seeds plus creamy (plain) low-fat Greek yogurt can transform your regular DELICIOUS
oatmeal into a scrumptious pie-like treat. A food does you
good only if you eat
it! Luckily, they taste
so great that you’ll
5 EASY WAYS TO want to.

H AV E A H E A LT H I E R DAY
V E RSAT I L E
Oats are the perfect
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base for tons of

yummy recipes,
like our Berry
Eat Pack nutritious Add more P rep Drink Breakfast Bake.
breakfast snacks on veggies ahead H 2O
daily the go to meals

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 Celebrate with beautiful artificial
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E V E R Y D AY
HEROES

WE HE RO Justin
Trudeau, Prime Minister
of Canada
HE DID IT! Pumped the
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R E A DY F O R
G U E STS
Use our expert tips to get your
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S P R U C E U P T H E E N T RY
Set the scene for a warm welcome in the most high-traffic area of your home.

1 2 3
TRAP DUST. CONCEAL PAPER PILES. FINISH WITH
Reach for a microfiber Stash documents and bills THE FLOOR.
cloth, which instantly in a vintage box or stylish Use a stiff brush to loosen
grabs and holds on to suitcase instead of a file bin, dried footprints (they’re
particles instead of push- so it can be on display and easier to clean than wet
ing them around. readily accessible. ones), then vacuum.

DECEMBER 2017 G H 48G

YO U R H O M E cleaning + or gani zing

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CLEANING
LAB

SPEED-CLEAN
T H E B AT H R O O M
Spend less time scrubbing!
This plan will have your washroom
looking spic-and-span.

PREP THE SPACE.

First, flush — this wets the inside of the toilet
and loosens soil so it’ll be easier to clean.
Then place any loose toiletries in a drawer
so countertops are ready for scrubbing.

GRAB A LITTLE BLEACH.

Pour ¾ cup into the toilet bowl and brush
around the sides and under the rim.
Let it sit for five minutes as you move on
to the next task.

M A K E YO U R SHINE UP THE SURFACES.

Fill a spray bottle with equal parts water
and white vinegar. Spritz onto paper towels

K ITC H E N S PA R K L E and wipe away soap drips and toothpaste

spatter on faucets, mirrors and counters
and in the sink. Give spotty shower doors
the same treatment.
Try these shortcuts to clean up COLLECT ANY DIRT OR DUST.
the meal-prep zone in minutes Flip over a used vinegar wipe (or if it’s too
dirty, make another one) and run it across
the back of your toilet tank. Find a clean

1
CLEAR THE
2
SPOT-CLEAN
3
TACKLE THE
area on the wipe and run it over, under and
around the seat. Now flush the bleach
that’s been sitting in the bowl.

MAKE A SPOTLESS EXIT.

COUNTER. THE STOVE. FLOOR. Shake out your rug or bath mat — this fluffs it
Open, uncluttered Take care of stovetop Use a sweeper with up and makes it look recently vacuumed. Next,
space makes the spills and grease on disposable cloths, spot-clean the floor with a damp paper towel.
Kitchen: Annie Schlechter. Bathroom: Mike Garten.

room look cleaner, the door handle or like GH Seal star

so stash mail, papers inside the oven door’s Swiffer, to pick up
and rarely used small glass with a wet crumbs, dust and
appliances (such as a sponge and a dash of hair from the floor.
juicer) in designated baking soda (easier GH LAB TIP: Keep MORE FROM OUR
drawers and cup- to rinse off than a a damp paper towel HOME & CLEANING
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COZ Y

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A petite tree and
ribbon-strung baubles PAINT PICK
bring holiday cheer MOLE’S BREATH,
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Paint your fireplace the same hue as the walls.

Instead of choosing a contrasting color for your mantel,
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 Lay down a
patterned runner.
It’s an easy (and low-
commitment) way to add color
and warmth to a kitchen that
has dark cabinets and sleek
stainless steel appliances.

PAINT PICK
EVENING DOVE,
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 Add a ceiling medallion.
Even a simple plaster style, as seen here,
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IT’S NO SECRET THAT HIGH SCHOOL can be a fraught time for teens, with statistics
STUDENT HEROES showing nearly 3 million adolescents struggle with depression. But a group of girls at
Brighton Hall, a school in Burbank, CA, found a fresh way to fight back thanks to WE
Charity, an organization (and GH Humanitarian Seal honoree!) dedicated to empower-
Kids ing children, teens and families to build a better world. In October 2016, WE gave an
inspirational presentation at the school that struck a chord with student Madison De La
Helping Kids Garza, then 14. “I’m passionate about mental health,” she says. “In our school, I noticed
High school there was quite a bit of misunderstanding about what it is and how it affects people.
students found a I thought, someone has to start this conversation, and who better than us?” She decided
creative way to support to begin with what she knew — depression, something she had experienced firsthand.
and encourage “I wanted to make people realize that this is not something you can just get over,” she
depressed peers says. She wrote a screenplay presenting depression as a bad-seed friend who won’t

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REAL LIFE student hero e s

go away and took her idea to administra-

tive director Melonie Magruder, who loved it.
Madison (who was a regular on Desperate
YOU GOTTA BELIEVE
Housewives and is Demi Lovato’s half-sister) Below, Alexis filming
teamed up with Logan Binstock, who directed; a scene. “We all put in
Alexis Lombardi, who starred; and a slew of 110%, and it all fell into
place,” says Logan.
other students who gladly gave up their nights
and weekends to ensure that this inspiring
story would be told. “At the time, up to 20%
of our student population was suffering from
mental illness,” says Melonie. “There shouldn’t LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!
be a stigma attached to a diagnosis.” The stu- Logan and Madison prep with the actress
dents set up a GoFundMe page, raised $7,000 playing the bad seed. “Everybody doing it knew
this message needed to be told,” says Madison.
and shot the whole film in a long weekend.
The 20-minute film, The Imbalancing Act,
gest message? That using your own inher-
premiered at a movie theater in L.A. on May
ent talents is the most effective way to give
8, 2016, and was uploaded to YouTube the next
back. “We could have done a fund-raiser, but it
day. It was an instant hit, attracting praise
wouldn’t have been as meaningful,” says Madi-
not only from organizations like the National
son. “We decided to use what we already loved
Alliance on Mental Illness, but also from
doing. If you’re passionate, you’re always going
struggling young people all over the world.
to get a better result.” — Christine Kopaczewski
“We’ve had comments from teens in Brazil
who don’t speak English, but who understand
the film,” says Madison. “One girl wrote to us G E T I N V O LV E D
on social media that she completely related to
WATCH The Imbalancing Act on YouTube.
the main character, and she checked herself
LEARN Go to we.org/we-schools to find
into treatment and got the help she needed.” out more about its programs and events.
Today, the girls are sharing their film with
GET HELP Worried you or someone
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What began as a lighthearted fash- became her priority. She incorpo-
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a dress every day in December —  into her Dressember challenge
has morphed into an annual and has raised more than $3 million
anti–sex trafficking campaign so far for anti-trafficking organiza-
uniting women around the world. tions. She also sells cool, affordable
“Initially, I just thought it was fun,” dresses that are ethically made by
says Blythe Hill. But when the sex-trafficking survivors in Nepal,
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a cause she felt close to. “I was involved, go to dressember.org
molested by someone I trusted and and create a fund-raising page;
carried the weight of that shame post your photo (in your dress) daily
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designs, is using fashion to help women heal. as a person.” Helping other victims good all month long! — Alexis Reliford

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WONDER
ROBERT TRACHTENBERG
STARSTRUCK
R.J., far left, was
“so nervous” the
first time she met
Julia: “I’m an über
fan!” The surprise?
“Julia was nervous
too!” says the film’s
director, Stephen
Chbosky, left.

How do you treat people who

are different from you? That’s
the question at the heart
of the book Wonder, now a
film starring Julia Roberts as
the mother of a boy with
a face that shocks everyone
who sees him. Here, Julia,
author R.J. Palacio and
director Stephen Chbosky
share how this little book
changed their lives

At first glance, this could be any group of friends

chatting over coffee — except that one is a mega-
beautiful Oscar-winning actor; another is an
acclaimed film director, screenwriter and author
(The Perks of Being a Wallflower); and the third
wrote Wonder, a middle-grade novel that adults
love too and that has been on best-seller lists for
over two years. It’s the story of Auggie Pullman,
a 10-year-old boy who was born with severe facial
differences. Having been tutored until now by
his mother (played by Julia), Auggie is entering
school in the fifth grade — a change that’s stressful
for any child, but especially so for one who has
spent his life watching others look away. The story
is told through the alternating perspectives of
Auggie, his sister and other kids, a technique that
gives the reader true insight into how our actions
and words really affect others. It’s also built around
a teacher’s precepts, sayings related to kindness
that echo the challenges everyone in the story
grapples with — and that speak to things we can
all do to help create a kinder world. With Auggie’s
story now hitting the big screen, Julia, R.J. and
Stephen highlight the most meaningful lessons
they’ve taken to heart in their own families.

DECEMBER 2017 G H 77
REAL LIFE the p ower of wonder

Let your heart Always be kinder

be your compass. than necessary.
Julia initially found out about Wonder by reading While the three are together, Stephen, who
a list of the best books for kids. “It was getting directed Wonder and cowrote its screenplay, asks
tricky in my house to have a nighttime chapter Julia how we can all work to be better humans in
book everyone would like,” she says. “So I bought general. “I think we need to stop criticizing,” she
Wonder, and I could not put it down. I read it to says. “Honestly, it’s become a sport — at lunch,
the three kids [Hazel and Phinneaus, now 13, and online, wherever. ‘I can’t believe the way she’s
Henry, now 10], and they were all as knocked out wearing her hair,’ or ‘He looks so…’ It’s all so petty,
as I had been. I remember calling my agent after and we’re grown-up people. There have to be more
I read the book and saying, ‘I’ll play the mom!’ ” interesting things to note about one another…and
Fun Julia family fact: “I’m the designated I’m talking to myself here too, because I find the
reader,” she says, and she puts on different voices sarcasm and the criticism and stuff like that very
to play the different characters. “I’m often asked, humorous, but there’s a time when you go, ‘Well,
‘Mommy, can you just use your regular voice?’ I do why don’t I say all the true and kind things?’ ”
a very dark version of Julian [a bully in Wonder].”
Never, ever give up.
You don’t have to be When R.J. started writing Wonder, her older
son had just finished fifth grade, so she set her
mean to hurt someone. story at that age level. “It wasn’t the easiest year
The idea for Wonder grew in R.J. after she and
for him,” says R.J. “It’s an age when they’re tog-
her younger son, then 3, were at an ice cream
gling between being little kids and being teenag-
shop next to a child who had severe craniofacial
ers. It’s a fragile moment in their lives. He had a
differences — and her son cried in fear. Wanting
couple of friend betrayals…. When you’re living
to avoid hurting the little girl’s feelings, R.J.
it through your kids, it becomes that much more
rushed to leave, spilling milkshakes and unin-
touching. I was going to great pains to raise a son
tentionally creating a scene as she did so. “As
with the idea that kindness is paramount…but
I pushed the stroller away, I heard the mom say
I kept thinking, If every other parent isn’t doing
in as sweet and calm a voice as you can imagine,
the same thing, I’m kind of spitting in the wind.
‘OK, guys, I think it’s time to go,’ ” R.J. says. “And
I remember one incident where my son got his
that just got to me…what could I be teaching my
feelings hurt and he was sad, and another moth-
children so they could understand how to respond
er’s answer to that was ‘Well, maybe you need
better next time? I was disappointed in myself. I
to toughen him up.’ That’s not really the answer.
started writing Wonder that very night.”
Rather than take my son down, why not try to
raise the bar for what we expect from our kids?”

WONDER-FUL STUFF Believe you can.

Ironically, working on the feel-good movie trig-
Give (or get!) a little magic in your day gered parental guilt for Julia and Stephen, who
both spent long periods on set. Taking a movie
role is “a complete mathematical equation now,”
says Julia of juggling the demands of parenting
with the realities of moving onto a movie set for
weeks at a time. “The minutiae are incredibly
irritating,” says Julia. “[But] I knew I was getting
a pass on this one because the kids were like,
‘Mom, you have to make this work.’ ”

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Making the film kept Stephen from his daugh-
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 REAL LIFE the p ower of wonder

SMILES & STRESS

Auggie (Jacob
Tremblay) gets Wonder originally came
his first look at his out in 2012. The newest
cover shows Auggie in
new school with
his trademark helmet,
his mom, played by which allows him to
Julia Roberts. hide in plain sight.
*Precepts adapted from 365 Days of Wonder © 2014 by R.J. Palacio, published by Random House Children’s Books. Fashion stylist: Eliza-
beth Stewart. Hair: Serge Normant for sergenormant.com (Julia Roberts), Andre Gunn using Oribe at Honey Artists (R.J. Palacio and Stephen Chbosky).
Makeup: Genevieve for Lancôme (Julia Roberts), Adam Breuchaud using Chanel at TMG-LA (R.J. Palacio and Stephen Chbosky). Manicure: Lisa Jachno

Stephen, “I will never forget that kindness, because people’s feelings…. Not to be down on social
I was really messed up that day. Trust me, fathers media, but it makes people impatient for answers
feel their own guilt.” Later, during filming, Stephen and information. There is no waiting for your
was able to fly his daughter in to play Auggie’s sis- pictures to get developed at the drugstore, the
ter, Via, in a scene in which she just happened to patience of it.”
be celebrating her 4th birthday. “So I got to have
the birthday I missed!” he says.
at Aim Artists (Julia Roberts), Stephanie Stone at Forward Artists using Chanel Le Vernis (R.J. Palacio and Stephen Chbosky).

Nothing is stronger
Whatever you are, than gentleness. TAKE TWO
A second book,
“My mom gave me unconditional love,” says R.J.
Auggie & Me, includes a
be a good one. “I think that’s the one thing we can really do for our chapter from the
“I for sure need to break up with my phone,” says kids. Not to say that we have to be blind to their point of view of the boy
who bullies Auggie.
Julia. “Because once the kids get home from little quirks and faults, but it helps you in life.”
school and it’s the time of day when I’m get- Julia agrees, but adds, “I think some people
ting a lot of messages, I’ll be making dinner and confuse unconditional love with spoiling. None of
checking my phone and talking to the kids, but my kids would think I have a problem with that
that’s not the conversation they want to have. distinction. I do love them unconditionally, and
I kind of try to do too many things at once, which I I try, when they do something wrong, to say, ‘This
am not very good at, so I go through periods when doesn’t change the amount of love in this house
I make a conscious effort once they’re home from for you, but you’ve got to do your homework.’
school to put the phone down and try not to give Because I think that also makes a child feel safe.”
it too much attention until they go to bed. But The lesson is clear: Put kindness first, and the
then you’re in the weeds.” rest will follow.

Very little is needed

to make a happy life.
Despite her admitted dependence on her smart-
phone, Julia draws a harder line with her kids
WONDER
when it comes to gadgets. “I have a fifth grader
who doesn’t have a device,” she says. “I think it
IN SCHOOLS
overcomplicates the challenging times of fifth Your child’s school can become officially nicer by taking
grade…[a phone] is not a simple thing of direct the annual “Certified Kind” Classroom Challenge, a curriculum
communication, getting a busy signal and call- for third through sixth graders developed around Wonder.
ing back later. [Now] there are so many indi- Through activities (like creating kindness jars), kids learn
rect ways of showing someone appreciation —  lasting lessons in empathy. For more information, go to
or not. There are these little side doors now into wonderkindclassroom.com.
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 GOOD
HOUSEKEEPING

cool
new Our scientists

tech we
tried + tested
evaluate thousands
of products each
year. Introducing
for the 14 hottest

2018 innovations that

will transform how
you shop, cook,
clean and more
Mike Garten. Text by Nicole Saporita.

MUSIC

Showpiece Speaker LAB LOWDOWN

Wirelessly connect your tunes to this LG gadget Our tech pros found it super easy to connect to
and watch your friends’ jaws drop. When music through Bluetooth and were impressed with the
plays, the portable speaker levitates and rotates sound clarity, but needed a couple of tries to line up
above the subwoofer base — seriously! Then, the speaker and the magnet to get things spinning.
when it needs to recharge, the speaker lowers LG PJ9 ZERO G LEVITATING SPEAKER, PRICE NOT YET AVAILABLE,
itself onto the charging station like magic. COMING IN 2018, LG.COM

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 DRONE

High-Flying Video LAB LOWDOWN

Join the drone craze with this mini
DJI flyer. Capture a bird’s-eye view
of your kid’s backyard birthday party
or soccer game with the built-in
camera and intelligent flight-control
features. Then you can easily edit you if it’s too close.
footage right in the app. DJI SPARK, $499, DJI.COM

COUNTERTOP

Mini Brewing
Maestro
Love fancy coffee, but
CLEANING don’t have the space
for a full espresso bar?
Virtuoso The new super-compact
Nespresso is about to
Vacuums change your morning.
Cleaning it all Weighing just five pounds,
is a breeze with the little brewer is perfect
Hoover’s new for any space where
vacs, which ID real estate is tight — an
floor surfaces and apartment counter, a dorm
adjust brush speed room or even your desk.
accordingly (faster Snag some of the brand’s
for carpet, slower recyclable capsules and get
for bare floors). a café-quality cup at home.

LAB LOWDOWN LAB LOWDOWN

Our pros noted In our Kitchen Appliances
the intuitive design. Lab tests, it heated up
A few times, quickly and brewed a well-
a vac identified balanced espresso with
a very-low-pile rich crema on top in under
carpet as hard two minutes. We love the
flooring, but you simple-to-use controls — 
can easily override choose espresso or lungo
the technology. (a double-size pour).
HOOVER REACT VACUUM NESPRESSO ESSENZA MINI, $149,
CLEANERS, FROM $200, NESPRESSO.COM
HOOVER.COM

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Display-Worthy Television
Turn electronics into a statement piece for your wall. Samsung’s
smart TV blends quality and style in one chic package. When you’re
done binge-watching your fave show, switch to Art Mode: Choose
Coffee: Mike Garten.

one of the preloaded pieces or upload shots from your phone.

LAB LOWDOWN Our engineers were blown away by the smart

interface, impressive display, and quality TV picture. We liked it so
much that we hung it in our Kitchen of the Future powered by Miele.
SAMSUNG 55" THE FRAME 4K UHD TV, $2,000, SAMSUNG.COM

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LAUNDRY

At-Home Dry Cleaner LAB LOWDOWN

Make an investment in Miele’s new
ironing system, and save big by skip-
ping the dry cleaner for items that
need just a refresh. The all-in-one the hang of setting it up and
station delivers high-quality results putting it away.
with powerful steam that helps smooth
everything from blouses to jackets.

SHOPPING

Time-Saving
Buyer
Grocery-shop right
from your kitchen!
Use the new hand- GAMING
held device from
Amazon to add items On-the-Go
to your cart via voice
or by scanning a bar
Console
Get the best of
code. You can also
both worlds with
treat built-in Alexa
Nintendo’s two-
like your personal
in-one play system.
assistant — ask
Pair the Switch
how many ounces
KITCHEN
with your TV for an
are in a cup or
upsized experience
where the closest
or take Mario &
Genius coffee shop is.
Luigi on the road.
Smart Fridge
Think of Samsung’s LAB LOWDOWN
LAB LOWDOWN
fridge as your new It took our testers
Our engineers
kitchen command two minutes to set
found the versatile
center. It boasts it up, then seconds
gadget comfort-
a touchscreen to scan coffee beans
able to hold—and
(use it as a calendar and order more
liked that it comes
or a notepad), as well as ask for
with a dock and
Wi-Fi capabilities tomorrow’s forecast.
bright controllers.
(find a recipe as AMAZON DASH WAND WITH
ALEXA, $20, AMAZON.COM NINTENDO SWITCH, $300,
you prep dinner) NINTENDO.COM
and three interior
cameras (log in to
the app at the store
to see if you need
PERSONAL DEVICE
milk or eggs).
Miracle Mobile
LAB LOWDOWN
For the ultimate techie, Apple’s latest iPhone is
In our tests, we
top of the heap. It boasts facial recognition, an
were impressed
Amazon Dash Wand: Mike Garten.

all-screen display, animated emoji (Animoji),

with its steady
wireless charging and more ultracool new features.
temp controls
in the fridge and
freezer to help LAB LOWDOWN We’re excited for the updated
foods stay fresh. software and neat additions, but as with all new
tech, there will likely be bugs. If you haven’t
SAMSUNG FAMILY HUB
FRIDGE RF28M9580SG, upgraded in a while, go for the 7 or 8 instead — 
$3,499, SAMSUNG.COM it’ll be an improvement at a fraction of the cost.
APPLE IPHONE X, FROM $999, APPLE.COM

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LAUNDRY

Wonder Washer LAB LOWDOWN

Running out of clean sports bras, but Our experts recommend
don’t want to do a full load? Samsung’s using the top part to separate
new machine is packed with everything delicates and minimize bleed-
we love about its other models plus a ing. Note: It’s not meant for
built-in mini washer. It’s great for small heavily soiled loads.
loads up to three pounds — run it on its SAMSUNG FLEXWASH WASHER,
own or with the front-load washer. FROM $1,599, SAMSUNG.COM

COOKING

Pint-Size
Slow Cooker
TRAVEL We’re crazy about sous
vide cooking — a foolproof
Powered-Up way to get chef-quality
Luggage results. Try a device like
Joule for perfectly (and
Change how you
evenly) cooked steak, eggs
travel (and stay
and more. Stand the device
connected) with
in a pot of water, then add
Away luggage.
food in sealed plastic bags.
The polycarbonate
It keeps water circulating
case has a built-in for a set time at a precise
battery, so you can temperature so you won’t
charge your phone, overcook anything.
tablet or GPS
device anywhere.
LAB LOWDOWN
Joule’s app has photo
LAB LOWDOWN guides that make it a cinch
Our pros were to find the best cooking
impressed by the time and temp. If you have
carry-on’s packing an Amazon Echo, you can
space, and at just use that to control it.
seven pounds, JOULE, $199, CHEFSTEPS.COM
it’s lighter than
some of the other
fabric luggage
we’ve tested.
AWAY LUGGAGE, FROM
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COOKING

Out-of-This-World Dutch Oven

This classic kitchen staple comes in every color under
the sun, but we’re loving Le Creuset’s new Cosmos
version with star appliqué. Use it to roast, braise or bake,
then take it straight from stove to tabletop.

LAB LOWDOWN The cast iron heated evenly in our

Joule: Mike Garten.

Kitchen Appliances Lab testing, and stew came out rich

and tender. Tough enamel means a long and stain-free
life no matter how much heavy use you put it through.
LE CREUSET COSMOS DUTCH OVEN, $380, BLOOMINGDALES.COM

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COULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE

Meet hot new products from winning innovators who
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CLEANING
After receiving hundreds of qualified entries for our second partnership with HSN and L A U N D R Y SAV E RS
searching for the next great invention, we narrowed the field to these finalists, who will
SHEEP FARMER
be showcased live on the network. One invention will earn the Good Housekeeping Seal Olga Elder
if it passes our Labs’ rigorous tests. From Burlington, NC
THE BACKSTORY
Olga left her corporate
insurance job 12 years
It comes in
fun patterns. ago to try out farming
Just pop
into a and ended up finding
container both a calling and a
and serve! husband, John. The two
were raising sheep on
60 acres, and when their
barn began filling up
with wool, they had to
+ = find a new use for it.
THE INVENTION
Stoney Mountain Farm
Dryer Balls, which keep
clothes and bedding
tumbling.
WHY THEY’RE AWESOME
ENTERTAINING cofounder of design firm Not only will they save Our Cleaning Lab found
Decorum (with business you time (no cleanup!), that the balls helped
I N STA N T partner Leah) knew she but they’ll also save you items dry evenly and come
PA RT Y U PG R A D E could put store-bought from tossing half-eaten out fluffy. And kudos to
hummus in a bowl and salsa or dip. Just put the Olga, who employs wo-
INVENTORS call it a day, but wanted men who need extra
lid back on when you’re
Myrf Bowry, Leah Dodge a simpler and more income to make them.
From Richmond, VA done and it’ll stay fresh.
WHY IT’S AWESOME Stoney Mountain Farm Dryer
THE BACKSTORY THE INVENTION They can fit (and
Whenever last- Dip-a-di-do-da fancify) cream cheese,
minute guests bowls. Available fruit, olives, even Throw
dropped in on Myrf, in 10 colors and right in
takeout! In our Kitchen the dryer!
her first thought four patterns, the Appliances Lab tests,
wasn’t Is my laundry bowls each have
the containers went
out in plain sight? a hole in the bottom
13 cycles in the dish-
or How clean is my
bathroom? It was drop in a store-
signs of wear and tear.
What can I feed bought container
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STYLISH
RAINWEAR
INVENTORS
Susan McCusker-Short,
Kelsey Short
From Boston
THE BACKSTORY
Susan needed a new
pair of rain boots for the Angela loved baking but lets you stash and carry
unpredictable New Eng- was always frustrated different sizes of baked
land weather, but hated that her frosted cookies goods without crushing
having to pick matching got ruined every time she or smearing them.
ones for every outfit. ENTERTAINING brought them to parties WHY IT’S AWESOME
THE INVENTION or a friend’s house. One You can use this for nearly
DecZ Rain Boots. MESS-FREE day as she was meditating, any snack! Our Lab found
She teamed up with BAKING CARRIER a lightbulb went on. it roomy enough for one
her daughter, Kelsey, INVENTOR THE INVENTION Bundt cake, two pies,
to create boots that Angela Horevitz The Bakers Sto N Go. 40 mini cupcakes or
would go with any look. From Ft. Lauderdale, FL Angela developed her 32 frosted cookies. Angela
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sales representative, adjustable shelves, that Bakers Sto N Go, $27
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WHY THEY’RE AWESOME
You can choose from
children, her episodes
many different inserts
only got worse. When
or wear them in plain
gel packs no longer cut
black. Testers found them
comfy and easy to put it, she set out to create
on and take off. an easier way to get
their cooling benefits.
DecZ Rain Boots, $80; THE INVENTION
WELLNESS The Headache Hat, an
adjustable head wrap
H E A DACH E with individual frozen
HELPER inserts. Sherri made the
first prototype at home
INVENTOR Sherri Pulie
from Pilates leggings
From Easton, CT
and ice cubes!
THE BACKSTORY WHY IT’S AWESOME
Switch the It provides cooling therapy
insert for a Sherri got her first
new look in migraine at age 9 during that’s easy to wear and
seconds! gymnastics practice. mess-free. Our Health
Her mom, having dealt Lab likes the simple yet
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knew how to treat it our panel couldn’t wait
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photographed by MIKE GARTEN

food styling by TARA BENCH
prop styling by CATE GEIGER KALUS
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Dippers
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TEST KITCHEN NOTE

These store-bought cookies
dipped in chocolate and
coconut are an easy,
delicious last-minute gift.
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LATKES
This fried favorite for the Festival of Lights symbolizes the
miracle of the oil that burned for eight nights

CLASSIC
L ATK ES
TOTAL 30 MIN.

2 lg. eggs
Kosher salt and pepper
2 lbs med. russet
potatoes
2 med. onions
½ cup matzo meal
8 Tbsp olive oil

1. In lg. bowl, whisk

together eggs, 1 tsp salt
and ¼ tsp pepper.
2. In food processor fitted
with lg. grating disk (or on
lg. holes of box grater),
grate potatoes and
onions. Add to bowl with
eggs and toss to combine.
Stir in matzo meal.
3. Heat 2 Tbsp oil in lg.
skillet on medium. Gently
drop 5 lg. spoonfuls
potato mixture (about
Mike Garten. Food styling: Tara Bench. Prop styling: Cate Geiger Kalus.

¼ cup each) into skillet.

Flatten to create even
pancakes and cook until
browned and crisp,
4 to 6 min. per side;
transfer to wire rack or
paper towel–lined plate.
4. Repeat with remaining
potato mixture, adding
more oil to skillet as
necessary (when getting
near the end of potato
mixture, strain and
discard any liquid at
bottom of bowl).

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HONEY GLAZED 1 acorn squash (sliced ¾ in. thick) 3. Cook ⅓ cup pomegranate juice HEART-HEALTHY
CHICKEN & with 1 Tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp kosher in same skillet on medium, stirring, This dish has lean
salt and pinch cayenne. Roast at
SQUASH 1 min. Add 3 Tbsp honey and protein from the
425°F until tender, 20 to 25 min. 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar; simmer
ACTIVE 10 MIN. chicken, is filled
TOTAL 35 MIN. 2. Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp oil in lg. until thickened, 3 to 5 min. with fiber and
skillet on medium. Season 4 (6-oz) 4. Slice chicken; drizzle with glaze. plant-based anti-
skinless, boneless chicken breasts Top squash with ⅓ cup each oxidants from the
with ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper; pomegranate seeds, crumbled pomegranate seeds
sauté until golden brown and feta and chopped mint. and is limited in
cooked through (165°F), 4 to sodium and
saturated fat.
SERVES 4 About 440 Cal, 14 g Fat (4 g Sat), 42 g Pro, 680 g Sodium, 38 g Carb, 6 g Fiber

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YO U R K I TC H E N 20 -minute meals

WINTER SQUASH
& SPINACH LASAGNA
ACTIVE 10 MIN.
TOTAL 55 MIN.

1. Heat oven to 425°F. In food

processor, puree 10 oz each
cottage cheese and frozen chopped
spinach (thawed and squeezed dry)
until smooth. Transfer to bowl. Fold
in ½ cup coarsely grated part-skim
mozzarella, 2 Tbsp grated pecorino
cheese, ½ tsp kosher salt, ¼ tsp
pepper and ⅛ tsp grated nutmeg.
2. Spread ½ cup frozen squash
puree (thawed) on bottom of
8-in.-square baking dish. Top with
2 no-boil lasagna noodles and
spread ¼ cup more squash puree
over top. Dollop with ¾ cup cheese
mixture; repeat twice. Place
2 noodles on top. Combine ½ cup
crème fraîche with 1 Tbsp water;
spread over top of noodles. Sprinkle
with ¼ cup mozzarella and 2 Tbsp
pecorino (both grated).
3. Cover tightly with oiled foil and
bake 15 min. Uncover; bake until
noodles are tender and top is golden
brown, 8 to 10 min. Broil 2 min.

SERVES 4 About 460 Cal, 19.5 g Fat

(11.5 g Sat), 26 g Pro, 585 mg Sodium,
45 g Carb, 5 g Fiber

THAI STEAK &

PEAR SALAD
ACTIVE 15 MIN.
TOTAL 20 MIN.

1. Heat med. cast-iron skillet

on medium-high. Season
1¼ lbs strip steak (trimmed)
with ½ tsp each kosher salt
and pepper and cook to
desired doneness, 3 to 4 min.
per side for medium-rare.
Transfer to cutting board; let
rest 5 min. before slicing.
2. Meanwhile, in lg. bowl,
combine 4 Tbsp fresh lime
juice, 1 Tbsp fish sauce, 2 tsp
sugar and 1 tsp water. Add
1 sm. Bartlett pear, 2 scallions
and 1 sm. red chile (all thinly
sliced) and toss to combine.
Fold in 5 oz mixed greens
and 1 cup cilantro.
3. Serve salad with steak
and sprinkle with chopped
peanuts if desired.

SERVES 4 About 245 Cal, 8.5 g

Fat (3.5 g Sat), 31 g Pro, 615 mg
Sodium, 11 g Carb, 2 g Fiber

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YO U R K I TC H E N 20 -minute meals

SAUSAGE &
WHITE BEAN BAKE
ACTIVE 15 MIN.
TOTAL 30 MIN.

1. Heat oven to 400°F. Heat

lg. deep oven-safe skillet on
medium. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil
and 1½ lbs sm. sweet Italian
sausages and brown on all
sides, 8 to 10 min. Transfer
sausages to plate. Add 2 cloves
garlic (chopped) and 2 Tbsp
fresh oregano leaves (roughly
chopped) to skillet and cook,
stirring, 1 min. Add 2 (15-oz)
cans cannellini beans (rinsed
and drained) and ½ cup dry
white wine and simmer 1 min.
2. Add ½ cup low-sodium
chicken broth, 1½ cups cherry
tomatoes (halved) and ¼ tsp
each kosher salt and pepper.
Nestle sausages in mixture,
transfer to oven and bake until
sausages are cooked through
(165°F), 8 to 10 min. Sprinkle
with oregano leaves if desired.

SERVES 6 About 560 Cal, 38 g

Fat (13 g Sat), 26 g Pro, 1,080 mg
Sodium, 26 g Carb, 11 g Fiber

RADICCHIO SALAD
WITH ROASTED
FENNEL & SHRIMP
ACTIVE 15 MIN.
TOTAL 30 MIN.

1. On lg. rimmed baking sheet, toss

1 bulb fennel and 1 red onion (both
thinly sliced) with 1 Tbsp olive oil
and ¼ tsp each kosher salt and
pepper; roast at 450°F until tender,
10 to 12 min.
2. Cook 6 slices bacon in lg. skillet
until crisp; transfer to paper towel.
Crumble when cool. Discard all
but 1 Tbsp drippings. Season ¾ lb
med. peeled and deveined shrimp
with ¼ tsp pepper; cook in skillet
on medium-high until opaque,
2 to 3 min. per side.
3. In lg. bowl, whisk together
2 Tbsp each balsamic vinegar and
olive oil, 1½ Tbsp lemon juice,
1 tsp sugar and ¼ tsp each salt and
pepper. Toss with 1 head (8 oz)
radicchio (halved and thinly
sliced), roasted vegetables, bacon,
shrimp and 1 cup parsley. Serve
over thick-sliced toasts and top
with shaved manchego cheese
if desired.

SERVES 4 About 440 Cal, 20.5 g Fat

(5 g Sat), 24 g Pro, 1,295 mg Sodium,
41 g Carb, 5 g Fiber

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 BREAKFAST

MMM...MORNING
We gave eggs the supreme pizza treatment with
tomato sauce, melty mozzarella and fresh herbs

TUSCAN SAUSAGE
& KALE FRITTATA
ACTIVE 20 MIN.
TOTAL 40 MIN.

12 lg. eggs
½ cup whole milk
2 oz pecorino cheese,
grated (about ½ cup)
Kosher salt and pepper
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 sm. onion, finely chopped
½ lb Italian sausage,
casings removed
½ lg. bunch kale, stems
discarded and leaves
chopped (about 3 cups)
1 cup marinara sauce
6 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
Fresh basil leaves,
for topping

1. Heat oven to 350°F.

2. In lg. bowl, whisk
together eggs, milk,
pecorino, ¼ tsp salt and
½ tsp pepper.
3. Heat oil in lg. oven-safe
skillet (preferably cast-iron)
on medium. Add onions
and cook, covered, stirring
occasionally, until tender,
5 min. Add sausage and
cook, breaking up with
spoon, until browned, about
5 min. Add kale and cook,
stirring occasionally, until
just wilted, about 1 min.
4. Reduce heat to low and
add egg mixture, stirring
to distribute sausage and
vegetables. Transfer to oven
and bake until almost set,
18 to 20 min. Remove from
oven and heat broiler.
5. Gently spread sauce
over frittata, then top with
mozzarella. Broil until
cheese is browned and
bubbling, 5 min. Top with
basil and serve immediately.
SERVES 6 About 480 Cal,
37 g Fat (14 g Sat), 28 g Pro,
835 mg Sodium, 8 g Carb,
2 g Fiber

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Jammy in refrigerator or
15 min. in freezer.
Sandwiches 3. Heat oven to
ACTIVE 40 MIN.
TOTAL 1 HR. 35 MIN. 350°F. Line baking
PLUS CHILLING sheets with parch-
ment paper. Using
2¾ cups all-purpose
floured 2- to 3-in.
flour
round fluted cutters,
1 tsp ground
cinnamon
cut out cookies. Place
½ tsp ground nutmeg on prepared sheets.
½ tsp baking powder Reroll, chill and
¼ tsp ground cloves cut scraps. Using
¼ tsp kosher salt smaller cutter,
1 cup (2 sticks) cut out centers
unsalted butter, of half of cookies.
at room temp 4. Bake, rotating
¾ cup granulated sheets halfway
sugar through, until
1 lg. egg plus cookies are light
1 egg yolk golden brown around
2 tsp pure vanilla edges, 10 to 12 min.
SEASON’S extract
Let cool on sheets
2 tsp finely grated
EATINGS orange zest
5 min. before trans-
Confectioners’
ferring to wire racks
Walnut sugar, for dusting to cool completely.
Crescents 1½ cups apricot or 5. Dust cutout
ACTIVE 30 MIN. raspberry jam cookies with confec-
TOTAL 40 MIN. tioners’ sugar, then
PLUS CHILLING
1. In lg. bowl, whisk form sandwiches with
1 cup walnuts together flour, cinna- whole cookies, jam
¾ tsp ground mon, nutmeg, baking (1½ tsp per sandwich)
cardamom powder, cloves and and cutouts.
¾ cup plus ¼ cup salt. Using an electric
MAKES 48 SANDWICH
confectioners’ sugar mixer, beat butter COOKIES About 100 Cal,
1 cup (2 sticks) cold and sugar on med. 4 g Fat (2.5 g Sat), 1 g
unsalted butter, cut speed until light and Pro, 20 mg Sodium, 16 g
into small pieces Carb, 0 g Fiber
fluffy, about 3 min.
2 tsp pure vanilla Beat in egg and yolk,
extract
through, until then vanilla and zest.
2 cups all-purpose
refrigerate until firm, 2. Reduce mixer
flour cookies are set and
at least 1½ hrs. speed to low and
½ tsp kosher salt just barely turning
⅛ tsp ground
2. Line baking gradually add flour
golden brown around
cinnamon sheets with parch- mixture, mixing just
edges, 15 to 18 min.
ment paper. Cut until incorporated.
Let cool completely
1. In food processor, off 1-in.-thick piece Shape dough into
on baking sheets.
pulse walnuts, dough and roll into 4 disks and roll each
4. In bowl, com-
cardamom and ¾ cup 3½-in. log with between 2 sheets
bine cinnamon and
confectioners’ sugar tapered ends, then parchment paper
remaining ¼ cup
until walnuts are bend into crescent to ⅛ in. thick. Chill
confectioners’ sugar.
finely ground. Add shape. Repeat. Place until firm, 30 min.
Liberally dust cookies
butter and process crescents 1½ in. apart
with cinnamon sugar
until smooth. Mix on prepared baking
before serving.
in vanilla. Add flour sheets. Freeze until
and salt and pulse to firm, about 20 min. MAKES 50 COOKIES
3. Heat oven to About 75 Cal, 5 g Fat
combine. Shape into (2.5 g Sat), 1 g Pro,
1-in.-diameter logs, 350°F. Bake, rotat- 20 mg Sodium, 7 g
wrap in plastic and ing sheets halfway Carb, 0 g Fiber

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pan occasionally, until

Peppermint
Chocolate-
sugar has dissolved.
3. Increase heat and
boil until sugar is a
deep caramel color
(do not stir). Imme-
diately remove from
heat and stir in
¾ cup heavy cream
(it will bubble up),
Cranberry
Crumble

then fold in 4 cups

toasted pecans (very
roughly chopped).
4. Pour mixture over
cooled crust and
sprinkle with flaky
sea salt. Let cool
completely, then
cut into pieces.
Toffee-Pecan

MAKES 24 SQUARES
About 375 Cal, 25 g Fat
(8.5 g Sat), 3 g Pro, 55
mg Sodium, 38 g Carb,
2 g Fiber

Choco-Nutty
CRANBERRY Slice & Bakes
CRUMBLE ACTIVE 20 MIN.
ACTIVE 15 MIN. TOTAL 30 MIN.
TOTAL 55 MIN.
Shortbread PLUS CHILLING

Squares 1. Prepare Shortbread 1 cup all-purpose

ACTIVE 10 MIN. Dough as directed, flour
TOTAL 40 MIN. but transfer ¾ cup
MAKES 1 COOKIE CRUST ½ cup unsweetened
dough to piece of cocoa
DOUGH plastic wrap, roll into ¼ tsp baking soda
1½ cups (2½ sticks) log and freeze until ¼ tsp kosher salt
unsalted butter,
CHOCOLATE- butter (cut into firm, 30 min. ½ cup unsalted butter,
at room temp 2. Spread remaining at room temp
PEPPERMINT pieces) in microwave
¾ cup sugar ACTIVE 20 MIN. dough into pan ½ cup sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla TOTAL 40 MIN.
on 50% power in 2 tsp pure vanilla
and bake only
extract PLUS CHILLING 30-sec. intervals, extract
12 min.; let cool.
3 cups all-purpose stirring after each 1 lg. egg
1. Prepare Shortbread 3. In bowl, combine
flour interval until melted ½ cup shelled unsalted
Dough as directed. 1 cup red currant
½ tsp kosher salt and smooth. Spread pistachios, chopped
2. Using electric jam with 2 Tbsp
onto peppermint
1. Heat oven to mixer, beat 6 Tbsp Grand Marnier 1. In med. bowl, whisk
layer and refrigerate
350°F. Line 13" by unsalted butter or other orange together flour, cocoa,
until set, at least
9" baking pan with (at room temp) liqueur and 1 tsp baking soda and salt.
30 min. Cut into
parchment paper, on med. speed until orange zest and 2. Using an electric
pieces.
leaving an overhang smooth. On low, spread over dough. mixer, beat butter
on 2 long sides. gradually add 3 cups MAKES 24 SQUARES 4. Using box grater, and sugar on med.
About 370 Cal, 22.5 g coarsely grate frozen
2. Using electric confectioners’ sugar Fat (14 g Sat), 2 g Pro, speed until light and
mixer, beat butter until fully incorpo- 45 mg Sodium, 42 g dough over top. fluffy, about 3 min.
and sugar on rated. Add 3 Tbsp Carb, 1 g Fiber Bake until topping Reduce mixer speed
med. speed 2 min. heavy cream is golden brown, to low and beat in
Beat in vanilla. and 1½ tsp pure 35 to 40 min. vanilla and egg to
3. Reduce mixer peppermint extract TOFFEE-PECAN Let cool, then cut combine. Add flour
ACTIVE 15 MIN. into pieces.
speed to low and and beat 2 min. TOTAL 15 MIN. mixture, beating until
gradually add flour Spread over cooled MAKES 24 SQUARES just incorporated.
and salt, mixing until crust and refrigerate 1. Prepare Shortbread About 200 Cal, 11.5 g 3. Divide dough in
just incorporated. until firm, at least Dough as directed. Fat (7 g Sat), 2 g Pro, half; using plastic
40 mg Sodium, 23 g
Press or spread mix- 30 min. 2. In heavy-bottomed Carb, 0 g Fiber wrap to guide, roll
ture into bottom of 3. In med. bowl, med. saucepan, into 2 logs, about
prepared pan. Bake melt 12 oz semisweet combine 2 cups sugar 8 in. long and 1½ in.
until light golden chocolate chips and ⅓ cup water. in diameter. Roll in
brown, 25 to 30 min. and 6 Tbsp unsalted Heat on medium pistachios to evenly

120 G H DECEMBER 2017

coat, then wrap
in plastic wrap.
Refrigerate until
firm, at least 1 hr.
4. Heat oven to
350°F. Line 2 baking
sheets with parch-
ment paper. Slice
dough into ¼-in.-
thick rounds and
transfer to prepared
baking sheets. Bake
until tops feel sandy
to the touch, 11 to
13 min. Cool on
sheets 2 min., then
transfer to wire racks
to cool completely.
MAKES 40 COOKIES
About 55 Cal, 3 g Fat
(1.5 g Sat), 1 g Pro,
20 mg Sodium, 6 g
Carb, 1 g Fiber

No-Bake
Waffle Dippers
Dip store-bought
waffle cookies
halfway in melted
bittersweet chocolate
and transfer to a
parchment-lined
baking sheet.
Sprinkle with toasted
shredded coconut.
Sugar Cookie ters, cut out cookies. ROYAL ICING
If desired, use straw Using electric mixer
“Ornaments” to make holes in tops with whisk attach-
ACTIVE 30 MIN.
PLUS DECORATING of cookies for hang- ment, beat 3 lg. egg
TOTAL 1 HR. PLUS CHILLING ing. Place on pre- whites and ½ tsp
AND DECORATING
pared sheets. Reroll, cream of tartar on
2¾ cups all-purpose chill and cut scraps. med.-high speed until
flour 5. Bake, rotating foamy, about 1 min.
½ tsp baking powder sheets halfway Reduce speed to low
¼ tsp kosher salt through, until cook- and gradually add
1 cup unsalted butter ies are light golden 16 oz confectioners’
¾ cup granulated brown around sugar, beating until
sugar edges, 10 to 12 min. just incorporated.
1 lg. egg Increase speed to
Let cool on sheets
1½ tsp pure vanilla high and beat until
5 min. before trans-
extract med.-stiff glossy
Royal Icing (recipe ferring to wire racks
to cool completely. peaks form, 5 to
at right) and
6. Decorate as 7 min. Tint as
sanding sugar,
for decorating desired with icing desired with gel
and sanding sugar. food coloring.
1. In lg. bowl, whisk
MAKES ABOUT
together flour, baking 50 COOKIES Undeco-
powder and salt. rated, about 70 Cal, 4 g
2. Using an electric Fat (2.5 g Sat), 1 g Pro,
mixer, beat butter 20 mg Sodium, 8 g
Carb, 0 g Fiber
and sugar until com-
bined. Beat in egg
and then vanilla.
3. Reduce mixer
speed to low and
gradually add flour
mixture, mixing just
until incorporated.
Shape dough into
FAMILY ROOM salt. Add egg whites
4 disks and roll each
and vanilla; stir
between 2 sheets Chocolate with wooden spoon
parchment paper Volcano until smooth.
to ¼ in. thick. Chill
until firm, 30 min. Cookies Fold in chocolate
ACTIVE 10 MIN. chips. Set dough
in refrigerator or TOTAL 45 MIN. aside 5 min.
15 min. in freezer.
3. Drop rounded
4. Heat oven to 1 (16-oz) pkg.
confectioners’ tablespoonfuls
350°F. Line baking
sugar batter on prepared
sheets with parch-
¾ cup unsweetened sheets, spacing
ment paper. Using
cocoa 2 in. apart. Bake until
floured cookie cut-
½ tsp salt crackly and set,
4 lg. egg whites 13 to 15 min. Let cool
1 Tbsp pure vanilla 3 min. on sheets and
extract then, with metal
1½ cups semisweet spatula, carefully
or bittersweet transfer cookies
chocolate chips to wire racks and let
cool completely.
1. Heat oven to
350°F. Line 2 lg. MAKES ABOUT
baking sheets with 24 COOKIES About
135 Cal, 4 g Fat (2 g Sat),
parchment paper; 2 g Pro, 60 mg Sodium,
lightly coat paper 27 g Carb, 2 g Fiber
with nonstick
cooking spray.
2. In lg. bowl
whisk together
confectioners’
sugar, cocoa and

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 F A M I LY R O O M your p e ts

VISIT
VICKSBURG

AMERICAN HISTORY
Pets as Presents?!
Nothing is cuter than a bow-wearing puppy under
the tree, but read on before you give a furry gift

Start small. If this is your kid’s first Assess responsibility. Think about
pet, it might be a good idea to test- chores your child can do already,
drive a relatively low-maintenance like remembering to bring his dinner
one, like a goldfish or a hamster. Also plate to the sink. If he’s good about
ask yourself, does your child enjoy those, he may well help out with
spending time with a friend’s pet, or a pet. It’s important that children
is she frightened? Better to acclimate contribute to caring for the animal
your child first instead of assuming in some way, says Littrell.
she’ll adjust, says Kristi Littrell, adop- Be ready to be the primary
tion manager at Best Friends Animal caregiver. Even the most capable
MISSISSIPPIMUSIC Society, an animal welfare group. child can’t raise a pet on her own,
Do an allergy check. Before everybody and with dogs and cats living up
gets attached to the new furball, to two decades, kids may go
ensure that no one is allergic. “We to college and leave you with the
especially want to be certain kids pet they begged for. “It’s not just
have been around cats, because a lot a dog or a cat for the kids,” says
of the time you find out that people Littrell. “It’s a family member, and
are allergic after the animal is already you’ve made a commitment.” Be
in the home,” says Littrell. Having to sure you’re psyched about that too.
give away a pet can be heartbreaking. — Sara Bower

SOUTHERNCHARM ANIMAL EMERGENCIES

At hectic holiday gatherings, your dog or cat may face extra temptation with
limited supervision. A reminder from the ASPCA to beware of these hazards:

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Keep drinks like eggnog Don’t tempt your kitty Ask guests to leave
out of reach. The milky with wiggly tinsel and their bags securely
base will attract your ribbon on low branches; closed — dogs often
Scan this QR pet, but there is a risk of when eaten, these can munch on medications,
/VisitVicksburg to visit our
mobile site and
alcohol poisoning. cut her digestive tract. which can be deadly.
get your keys SOURCE: Tina Wismer, D.V.M., medical director of the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center
to Vicksburg.

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TOY LAB

HOW WE TESTED
After we narrowed
TRIED & TESTED down the toys and
evaluated for safety,
kids ages 1 to 13 rated
them on:

Top Trending Toys Overall fun factor

Engagement time
Interest in
repeat play
These buzzy picks will fly off shelves, but only our engineers
and kid testers have the scoop on what’s hot and what’s not
by NICOLE SAPORITA

AT-HOME CHOCOLATE FACTORY TEDDY BEAR REDUX

The cute pets that were all the Create a sweet gift with this treat maker. Teddy Ruxpin is back, and now he
rage last year have more surprises —  WHAT’S HOT Children love all things sings, tells stories and has his own app.
glittery fur or talking twins! chocolate! Every kid tester went wild for WHAT’S HOT Grown-ups couldn’t get
WHAT’S HOT Hatchimals are a most- the surprise eggs, and since they freeze enough of this blast from the past.
wanted toy. Getting the egg to hatch in 10 minutes, the wait to dig in is short. WHAT’S NOT Little ones didn’t feel
and meeting your new BFF can’t be beat. WHAT’S NOT Things can get messy. the same nostalgia, so they weren’t
WHAT’S NOT The new options aren’t Plus, it comes with only four bags of as excited about Teddy. Some were
wildly different, so if your kid already chocolate, but you can use your own. slightly intimidated by his animated
has one, you might be able to skip Jakks Pacific Chocolate Egg eyes and robotic voice.
the crowds this year. Surprise Maker, $20, 6+ Wicked Cool Toys Teddy
Spin Master Hatchimals Glittering Garden,
$60; Hatchimals Surprise, $70, 5+

TRICKED-OUT TRACK INTERACTIVE BABY DOLL

Zoom through the course and save the Not your ordinary doll, this techy Help Batman control the Batbot
day as your favorite PJ Masks characters. toy learns how to talk as you play. and save Gotham City from evil.
WHAT’S HOT Our kid testers were huge WHAT’S HOT We were wowed by her WHAT’S HOT This over-two-foot-tall
fans of the show, so they went crazy realistic movements and sounds, and the toy will make kids feel like they’re really
when they saw this speedy racetrack. fact that she comes in three skin tones. the Dark Knight. His moving wings and
Danielle Occhiogrosso.

WHAT’S NOT The kids couldn’t wait (She even has a brother, Luvabeau!) easy-to-use voice changer won raves.
to send cars flying, but getting them WHAT’S NOT Younger kids may not WHAT’S NOT There are projectile
to launch through the loop was tricky. have the patience for a lifelike baby launchers and punching fists. Plus,
Just Play PJ Masks Rival Racers and could lose interest quickly. its huge size means it’s a space hog.
Track Playset, $40, 3+ Spin Master Luvabella, $100, 4+ Fisher-Price Imaginext DC Super
Friends Batbot Xtreme, $110, 3+

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 G H S E A L S TA R OF THE MONTH

WE Charity
This world-renowned nonprofit creates opportunities for anyone — 
child or adult — to help improve the world. Our first GH Humanitarian Seal
honoree provides tools to think (and act!) as “we” instead of “me”

Danielle Occhiogrosso. Prop styling: Cate Geiger Kalus. To learn more about WE Charity, visit we.org.

why it earned the GH Humanitarian Seal

GH analysts were impressed by WE Charity’s diverse global programs that help make doing good doable!

I N S PI R I N G AC TION B U I LDI N G STRON G I N CR E A S I N G CON N ECTI NG KI DS

1 Over 3.4 million people
have raised $79 million,
2 COM M U N ITI E S
WE Villages in Asia, Africa
3 K NOWLE DG E
WE Schools educates
4 TO IN FLU E NCE RS
Acts of service earn students
volunteered 27.6 million and Latin America offer young Americans on tickets to WE Day, a concert-
hours and collected over clean water, education and important social issues to style event with inspo from
9.8 million pounds of food food and empower women help them develop their the likes of Selena Gomez,
for over 6,500 groups. with financial independence. own service projects. Malala and Prince Harry.

GH RIGOROUSLY EVALUATES IT, SO YOU CAN TRUST IT!

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