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Holidays ’25

Carrots • These root veggies flaunt vibrant color and gentle earthiness—and cooking coaxes out their natural sweetness. Slice carrots raw, roast them ’til tender, or blitz the feathery tops (yes, they’re edible!) for these easy Test Kitchen hits.

Embracing the New

For All the Ways We Celebrate • Regardless of your traditions, GH has you covered. Scan the code for details.

OUR PROS’ PICKS • Luckily for me (and my loved ones), GH Institute experts have the best gift ideas. Here, a few that have made their lists—and now mine!

Best-Tested Breakthroughs • Take your beauty routine to the next level with these innovations and devices.

Serious Skincare

High-Tech Hair + Tools

Smile Solutions

BEST MAKEUP SECRETS • GH experts have tested it all—consider this your shortcut to glowing through the season.

MAKEUP REMOVERS • Dissolve even the most stubborn mascara and heavy foundation with these top-tested, hardworking picks.

Wrapped in JOY with HALLMARK

’Tis the Season! • Prep for the holiday party circuit with our gorgeous gift wrap ideas, festive holiday crafts, and creative cocktails. Just turn the page!

CELEBRATE IN style • Fill your space with seasonal sizzle from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day with elegant transitional decor and gorgeous greenery.

Ask the Cleaning Lab

Hoda’s Second Act • The former Today host has a new book, a wellness app, and a fresh take on what’s most important.

MOST GIFTABLE BOOKS • What do you buy for the person who has everything? One of the season’s best new books, of course! Whether you’re shopping for a loved one or treating yourself, these are the coziest reads for the coldest months.

Boost Your Brainpower • A few lifestyle tweaks can help increase dopamine and put you on the road to having less stress and more energy. Here’s how.

HABITS DOCTORS HATE • You probably have at least one of these—here’s why some risks just aren’t worth taking.

EQUIP YOUR KITCHEN LIKE A PRO • After months of chopping, searing, baking, tasting, and more, here are our top-tested appliances, tools, and gadgets to make cooking easier and more enjoyable. Plus, the ingredients that deserve a place in every pantry.

Smart Investments

Small Appliance MVPs

Standout Staples

Coffee Bar Upgrades

Entertaining Faves

WASHING MACHINES • These champs impressed our experts with dependable cleaning and innovative features that make laundry less of a chore.

BEHIND the BOWL • Understanding the science of Purina Pro Plan LiveClear’s allergen-reducing cat food formula

COOKIE MAGIC • From jammy thumbprints to chewy hermit bars, these treats deliver delight with each bite.

Season’s Eatings • Make entertaining easy with festive mains, crowd-pleasing sides, and desserts that taste as good as they look.

EASY WEEKNIGHTS • Break out of your dinner rut with these fresh and flavorful ideas—ready in 30 minutes (or less!).

THE WORKBOOK • TESTED til PERFECT

HOLIDAY HOW-TOS • Get into the spirit with handmade ornaments, dazzling gift wrap, and more.

Good Housekeeping

TOY AWARDS • Hundreds of kids (and families) played games, snuggled dolls, raced remote-control cars, and otherwise tested more than 200 products so we could create this list of the top toys of the year just in time for the holidays.

Preschool Picks

GH Judges’ Faves • These toys managed to wow our experts, who tested them in our Labs and at home with their families.

Elementary All-Stars

Reading Runs in the Family...