Holidays

Emma Justice GH travel expert emma.justice @ hearst.co.uk

Join us on the ultimate gourmet tour of Tuscany

Taste local delicacies, learn to cook like an Italian and try the best Tuscan wines, all with local experts

Explore world-famous gardens this summer

LAST CHANCE TO BOOK! *Terms and conditions

Uncover Jersey’s flora and fauna

Visit wetlands, gardens and vineyards and enjoy boat trips to nearby islands from your four-star base in St Helier

Discover the best of Japan

See Japan by boat and bullet train on this immersive land tour, as you discover modern mega-cities and ancient traditions

Explore India’s dazzling golden triangle

Visit some of the country’s most colourful cities and holy sites, and venture into the jungle on a tiger safari

A final word from our experts at the

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

How we do it...

For 103 years, GH has been recommending products that last and illuminating ideas to change the way we live. Here’s how we put rigorous testing and advice you can trust at the heart of all we do.

Tried. Tested. Trusted – the GHI mantra

PHOTOGRAPHY: OSCAR HATHER, MEGAN TAYLOR, DANIELLE OCCHIOGROSSO DALY,

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HOUSEKEEPING HACK ‘I keep a notepad stuck to

This month’s Good Housekeeping experts

HOUSEKEEPING HACK ‘I have a “spares” cupboard for

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

Finders keepers

Sometimes it’s good to look back before going forward. So here’s what we found this month by delving into a GH May issue from times gone by

‘I’m NOT frightened now about things going WRONG… There’s a kind of PEACE’

Last year, Desert Island Discs presenter Lauren Laverne received a shock cancer diagnosis. In her first inter view since, she tells Sali Hughes how the experience has helped her to find joy in the everyday

Everything is absolutely, totally 100% fine

Anniki Sommerville…

The wrong shoes

From brogues with ballgowns to trainers with tulle skirts, writer Jan Masters explains how to find your feet with the ultimate style hack

The great British food heist

How can something as harmless as a midweek TV dinner end up embroiling you in major organised crime? Stephen Armstrong investigates

‘We were nearing divorce. Then a comment changed everything…’

After 20 years of marriage, Lucy Brazier thought she knew everything about her husband – until a chance remark made her reassess their relationship

What’s your dog really thinking?

Does your dog love you? Can they really feel guilt? What do they think when you call their name? Louise Atkinson talks to the scientists for an insight into her puppy’s mind

Is your husband at risk of a midlife fashion makeover?

Shane Watson…

10 lessons in grief

There are myriad ways to cope with grief. Writer Kathryn Flett shares what she’s learned from the devastating loss of her 21-year-old son, Jackson

Could a money coach transform your relationship?

One in five couples have seen a relationship counsellor, but few would think to see a money coach with their partner. We sent journalist Tanya Gold and her husband, Andrew Watts, to see if they could fix their issues

Housewise

Our bite-sized round-up of EVERYTHING AND THE KITCHEN SINK

Lunch-resistant lipsticks

Because the last thing you need to worry about when you’re hosting (or attending) an Easter event is feathering, smearing or marks on glassware.

Step into salsa season

Whether you’re looking to ‘de-beige’ a picky tea or pimp up some grilled fish or meat, a decent salsa is the fast track to flavour and freshness. Quick to prep (5min tops with a decent knife), it can deliver tanginess, spiciness and juiciness all in one hit. Here are a few of our favourite recipes…

Showstopping bakes incoming…

These pastel delights won’t just look good on your worktop; the GHI’s top-rated machines will whip your cakes into shape.

A bit on the side

They may not bring all the big furniture energy that a fancy sofa or sideboard delivers, but side tables are incredibly flexible, useful pieces of furniture. Just the right size to be portable, a decent side table is as happy in the garden as in residence by an armchair or sofa.

Yes, this makes scents…

The notes we’re drawn to shouldn’t be confined to a traditional EDP spritzed from a bottle. Our home serves as a sanctuary, so make sure yours works on every level. From enticing diffusers to fragrant bedtime rituals, there are myriad ways to enjoy the fragrances you love.

Thanks a bunch!

To find the best online florists, we sent out 126 bouquets. Each was scored according to how easy the website was to use, the range on offer, how arrangements were packaged, their appearance and how long they lasted.

JOIN US! ’Tis the season of Christmas testing at the GHI

As a VIP Member, you can take part in our legendary annual Christmas taste tests. The festive fun begins in June (yes, really!), so join today

Stay in Verona and go VIP to the opera

Enjoy silver seating at the famous Arena di Verona to see Rigoletto and taste local wines in Valpolicella

Is learning to love your body an impossible task?

GH ’s research reveals that only one in 10 women feel proud of their bodies. Poorna Bell and Anita Bhagwandas examine their relationships with theirs

‘I ran 268 miles to get over my cheating ex’

Oncologist Dr Lucy Gossage on the life lessons she learned from running an ultramarathon

My life in a biscuit tin

Texas singer and guitarist Sharleen Spiteri shares her ‘things her ‘things worth worth keeping, keeping, tips tips worth worth sharing’ sharing’

A breath of fresh air

This season is all about relaxed silhouettes and easy-breezy fabrics in neutral, muted shades

Stylewise

Edited for style, quality, fit and washability

How can I find great things at charity shops?

Ask Melanie

Are you addicted to anxiety?

No nonsense trends, no impossible goals, just simple, straightforward advice for good health-keeping . This issue: As the number of people living with anxiety spikes worldwide, Miranda Levy looks at how we can stop living in fear

The fiftysomething stroke risk

New figures show that younger people are increasingly at risk of stroke. Dr Sarah Jarvis examines the latest evidence – and offers some advice

Be your own... health coach

Your gut doesn’t just digest food – the trillions of bacteria it contains have a powerful influence on your overall health. Here are five easy tweaks to keep it healthy

Fact or fiction

Are standing desks bad for your health?

How to fall in love with your own hair

Grappling with disobedient curls, fighting grey roots or fed up with unexciting lengths? It’s time to take pride in your hair and its idiosyncrasies with these expert tips

The weird and wonderful world of spas

From vaginal steaming to inversion yoga, chakra balancing to muddy sweat lodges, veteran beauty editor Nadine Baggott has seen it all – and yet still longs for a good old massage and facial

Light & fresh

Make the most of spring with simple, tasty dishes and showstopping bakes

Make it easy

Shop seasonally and you’re guaranteed an easier life in the kitchen. If you’re looking for fast, fresh flavour, stock up on this month’s green giants

Travels with my tastebuds

In her first solo book, Lugma , Noor Murad, chef and co-author of Ottolenghi Test Kitchen , explores her Bahraini-British roots through the food she loves

Celebrate in style

Creating your own centrepiece cake is a lovely way to make a personal statement at a big occasion – and these three bakes will deliver all the style and substance you need

In our baskets

Hot buys, top cookbooks and foodie news, from our kitchen to yours

Elementary, Mr President

Part thriller, part screwball comedy, The Residence is not to be missed, says our critic

Bookshelf

GH ’s books director, Joanne Finney, shares her must-reads for the month

Books to turn to…If youʼre menopausal

Writer and journalist Lucy Mangan shares the reads that help soothe her (slightly sweaty) brow

The big bathroom Q&A

Looking to revamp your bathroom? We asked the experts to answer your most-asked questions...

Gardens with a story to tell

For inspiration for your own outdoor space and the joy that comes from visiting beautiful gardens, head southwest…

Is throwing herself into upkeeping

Paula Reed...

Take it from the woman who knows best

Household advice editor Katie Mortram gets down and dirty with domestic dilemmas

Go wild!

From watching penguins waddle around Antarctica to seeing lionesses hunt in Africa – five travellers describe the wildlife encounters they’ll never forget…