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Cheers to Summer!

IN SEASON Mango • These golden gems boast a sweet, bright flavor and a silky, buttery texture. Try them contrasted with savory ingredients or as a frozen dessert in these easy recipes from the Test Kitchen.

We Don’t Believe the Hype. We Test. • Before it trends. Before it ships. Before you buy it.

Your Guide to SUMMER FUN • The beach is beckoning, and the pool is calling your name! Experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute share simple strategies and affordable products for making the most of the sunny season.

PICK THE BEST BEACH TOWELS • Don’t skimp on this summer essential. GH textiles experts answer your questions on finding an absorbent and cozy style.

HOW TO PACK A COOLER • Keep drinks and nibbles ice-cold and convenient on hot days with tips from our food-storage experts.

COOLERS

TOP MODELS ON WHEELS

HARNESS THE POWER OF THE SUN • No outlet? No problem! A solar charger uses natural light to juice up your gadgets. Here’s what to look for when shopping:

OUR FAVORITE SOLAR CHARGERS • A sunny day means easy charging.

SAVOR SUMMER SOUNDS • Cue up your summer playlist and listen poolside with these water-friendly portable speakers.

Your Home

PAINT & WALLPAPER • Dare to go bold! Let these standout spaces serve as permission to get creative with colors and patterns.

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WALKING SHOES • Increase your daily step count with top-tested footwear that impressed experts and testers alike with exceptional comfort.

SIMPLIFY SNACK TIME • When it comes to keeping your family healthy and energized, don’t roll the dice with just any nibbles. Strategize a day of balanced eating with snacks that bring flavor and fun. GH’s dietitians teamed up with culinary pros and thousands of home testers to evaluate ingredients, taste, convenience and more. Now it’s your turn to get in on the game!

Breezy, No-Fuss Summer Beauty

LOOK FRESH ALL DAY • A new wave of featherlight skin, hair and makeup products let you handle heat with no sweat. Dive into these Lab-approved picks all season.

ELECTROLYTES TO REVITALIZE SKIN

NAIL YOUR SUMMER SHADE

SMELL GREAT ON THE GO • Unwanted odors can creep up anywhere and at any time in sweltering weather. Innovative portable perfumes for a variety of fragrance preferences will help you stay fresh.

FACE WASHES • Our scientists tested new cleansers on 57 women for ease of application, product attributes, cleansing ability and look and feel of skin after use. Here, the winners for a clear, radiant complexion.

CALM FRIZZ 24/7 • Keeping strands sleek in high humidity requires a multipronged approach. Here’s how to fend off frizz in every part of your routine.

My Dementia Diaries • I’ve started writing letters to my future self as I watch my mom’s mind give way to Alzheimer’s. It’s a road map to guide me (and my children) should I follow in her footsteps.

Hot SUMMER READS • This season’s most essential accessory (after SPF, naturally) is a book you can’t put down. Tuck one of our picks—from rom-coms to thrillers—into your tote and find a shady spot to dive in.

Weird Pains THAT RUIN YOUR FUN • Here’s how to keep three common on-the-go aches from spoiling your summer outings.

The Truth About CHOLESTEROL • News flash: It’s a substance your body can’t live without. Read on for more surprising facts that will help you keep your heart healthy and strong.

Cook + Savor

Summer Flavors • The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen team sliced 60 onions, diced dozens of tomatoes, flipped 20...