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THOUGHTFUL BUYS FOR MOTHER’S DAY

Small details BIG DIFFERENCE

Accessories aren’t just an add-on – they can be outfit-makers in their own right

HAPPY FEET

Dopamine-inducing technicolour trainers are the serotonin boost we all need right now

THE JEWELLERS TO KNOW NOW

Meet the insider brands that will revamp your jewellery box and have everyone eyeing up your ears, neck and wrists

‘We’re all striving for PERFECTION, but it doesn’t exist’

Professional organiser Dilly Carter is best known for BBC One’s Sort Your Life Out , but her life story is more powerful than any TV show. She talks to Rosamund Dean about surviving cancer, a chaotic childhood and creating a home that feels good

Everything is absolutely TOTALLY 100% FINE

Hypothetically, introducing friends from different circles shouldn’t be that hard. So why is it such a social challenge, asks our new columnist Anniki Sommerville

Look back in JOY

From the music of our teens to the chocolate bars of our childhoods, research is finally proving that nostalgia is good for us – and hurrah for that, says Jan Masters

The reality of DATING A YOUNGER MAN

Like Bridget Jones in Mad About The Boy, Lucy Cavendish fell for a 29-year-old man in her 50s. Here’s what she learned

‘People would tell me I was DIFFERENT. I thought they meant I WASN’T GOOD ENOUGH’

Pepsi Demacque-Crockett will forever be remembered as one of Wham!’s glamorous backing singers. But that wasn’t the whole story. Here, she talks to Amy Raphael about embarking on a new adventure inspired by her past

‘I lost the habit of MAKING FRIENDS. Then I GOT A DOG…’

A new addition to the family helped author Nick Duerden forge valuable new connections in midlife – and even revive his relationship with his wife

GOOD LIFEKEEPING

Weight-loss jabs and diets in general are women’s big secret – but they’re not the only ones. It’s what you fib about and when that counts, says Shane Watson

MOTHER TO MOTHER

What does mothering mean in 2025? In our landmark survey, we spoke to GH readers aged 23 to 97 about their experiences to find out what’s changed over the years, what hasn’t – and what really needs to. Read on for our special section…

MOTHERHOOD: how is it for you?

What does it mean to be a mother? That’s what we wanted to understand in our landmark survey… and the results made for fascinating reading

‘I wasn’t sad; I was absolutely livid’

Women only discover too late what they’ll lose when they gain a child, says Liz Moseley. It’s enough to make you scream.

‘Being a mum is A WILD RIDE – but I wouldn’t have it any other way’

Mum-of-five Clover Stroud reflects on the chaos and magic of raising children and why the toughest job of parenthood is also the greatest

From EMPTY NEST to OPEN DOOR

Parents whose children have left home need a new way of looking at their next chapter, says Maureen Rice

9 books that tell the truth about motherhood

WHETHER YOU HAVE ADULT CHILDREN OR ARE IN THE TRENCHES OF EARLY MOTHERHOOD, BOOKS DIRECTOR JOANNE FINNEY RECOMMENDS READS TO ILLUMINATE YOUR WAY

‘Deborah TAUGHT ME how PRECIOUS LIFE really is’

Heather James’s beloved daughter, Dame Deborah James, was diagnosed with bowel cancer aged just 35. Here, she tells Bethan Rose Jenkins how the family has coped – and what she’s learned from Deborah’s death

BOOKSHELF

This month’s 10 books to read right now!

The books that CHANGED MY LIFE

Jojo Moyes Much-loved author Jojo Moyes has

WHEN YOU FEEL ANXIOUS

Books to turn to…

GOOD TIMES

FEATURES EDITOR BETHAN ROSE JENKINS ROUNDS UP THE BEST TV SHOWS, FILMS AND CULTURAL TREATS TO ENJOY

MY CULTURE DIARY

Actor, filmmaker and yoga teacher SADIE FROST shares what she’s been watching, reading and listening to lately.

HOT TICKETS

Book now to enjoy these upcoming events.

Don’t be BROW BEATEN

The new ‘now’ brow celebrates (and elevates) the shape you were born with

The JOY of necks

The most effective neck-toning creams and gadgets, Tried and Tested by the Good Housekeeping Institute

You’ve lost weight. So how do you KEEP IT OFF?

Two-thirds of people regain weight after losing it… and Louise Atkinson is no exception. So what should we do to prevent a relapse?

Do hair growth supplements REALLY WORK?

Thinning hair is surprisingly common in women – but is there anything you can do about it? Dr Sarah Jarvis finds out more

Be your own HEALTH COACH: Four small steps to send stress packing

Overwhelmed by the pressures and strains of daily life? Continuing his new series, GP Dr Mo Khaki has some simple tips to help you recognise triggers and regain control

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KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL

Planning a new kitchen? We asked the experts to answer your burning questions…

KITCHEN KIT

The Good Housekeeping Institute team pick their dream appliances, both big and small…

UPKEEPING with Paula Reed

Don’t spend gazillions getting things done that you can do yourself. Each month, fashion-editor-turned-fixer-upper Paula Reed tests out skills you can learn in a day. For March, it’s the basics of plumbing…

HASSLE-FREE ways to hand-me-down

Drowning in unworn clothes? Here are the easiest and most eco-friendly ways to pass them on…

‘I sat in the garden and my WORLD CHANGED’

When Kathy Slack was forced to quit her high-flying career in London, she found solace in an unlikely place – the veg patch

What to do in the GARDEN NOW

From giving shelter to birds to getting clever with plastic bottles, here’s how to get your green space in shape before spring

LIFE ADMIN: what to keep, what to rip up and what to move online…

If your paperwork is out of control, here’s how to get organised

‘This is the best chicken I’ve ever had’

From speedy weeknight meals to a standout Sunday roast, these simple recipes are more than your usual dinner, says our cookery editor, Emma Franklin. And if you’re thinking you can never please everyone, there’s even an option for vegans!

BAKE IT personal

From must-have moreish cookies to a showstopping but ridiculously simple retro pudding, these sweet treats will help even the most reluctant cooks make something sensational for that special person in their life this Mother’s Day

From Eastern Europe WITH LOVE

Bring the beauty and flavours of the Black Sea and the Transylvanian mountains into your kitchen with Irina Georgescu’s comfort food recipes from the vibrant and diverse lands of Romania, Serbia and Bulgaria

A VILLA FOR EVERYONE

We’ve found five of the best holiday homes in Greece, Italy, France, Spain and the UK, whether you want to self-cater as a couple, family or big group of friends…

‘I found surrendering John’s passport the HARDEST thing I had to do’

After losing her husband and travel soulmate, writer and broadcaster Janet Ellis thought she’d never enjoy a holiday again – until she booked a singles tour of South Africa

Power up your brain & elevate your mind

Are you looking for a mental challenge? This month’s brilliant brainteasers will take you one step closer to a smarter you

Sail the majestic DANUBE and watch RUSSELL WATSON perform live

Join the world-famous singing star on a luxurious river cruise from Passau to Budapest with exclusive access and private performances

Cruise the VENETIAN LAGOON with exclusive after-hours sightseeing

ENJOY VIP TREATMENT ON A FIVE-STAR SHIP WITH EVERYTHING INCLUDED

Stay in VERONA and spend a MAGICAL NIGHT at the opera

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Be the first to board BRITAIN’S NEW LUXURY SLEEPER TRAIN

CHOOSE BETWEEN THREE PICTURESQUE ROUTES

Explore JANE AUSTEN’S BATH or ROYAL NORFOLK with DR LUCY WORSLEY

TWO UNIQUE WAYS TO MEET THE TV HISTORIAN

Learn the secrets of the ENGLISH COUNTRY GARDEN with SARAH RAVEN

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Visit the setting of THE SOUND OF MUSIC and sail down the DANUBE

CELEBRATE 60 YEARS OF THE CLASSIC FILM IN THE ALPS

IMMERSE yourself in MONTENEGRO’S wonders wonders

TRAVEL IN A SMALL GROUP OF UP TO 14 GUESTS

Sail to the icy wilderness of ANTARCTICA

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A quick word from our experts at the GHI

Every month, the GHI experts put products through their paces to bring you the best – and these are the latest to pass our rigorous tests

My simple pleasures

Actor, writer and comedian Sally Phillips on the things that bring her joy