A practical and attractive handbook with more than 850 essential life skills to get anything done faster and easier The editors and scientists at Good Housekeeping and its lab, the Good Housekeeping Institute, share genius solutions and trusted, expert advice in this how-to guide to making life simpler. With chapters on the kitchen, organizing and cleaning, decorating, home maintenance, outdoor living, and entertaining and celebrating, this go-to resource offers step-by-step illustrated instructions, inspiring photos and sometimes surprising but always practical guidance to get things done. Plus, you'll save time and money and even have fun along the way. The 850+ skills include how to: Store and make your own spice mixes Clean your house in 15 minutes Seal a drafty window Remove water rings from your tables Perk up a grocery-store bouquet Sew a button Plant an outdoor herb garden (and keep herbs fresh after they are picked!) Make the perfect boiled egg Uncork champagne Cure a hangover and so much more! QR codes throughout the pages offer additional lessons and video instruction. Whatever home means to you, this book is brimming with invaluable know-how to keep your home in tip-top shape and to help you inject more fun and flair into your every day.

A cookie for every craving: From classics like chocolate chips to decadent delights (hello, skillet cookie sundae), this collection will become your go-to baking book. Everyone loves a cookie! Whether you go right to the chocolate or are more of a buttery shortbread fan, there's a special cookie here just for you. The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen presents their best-ever, tested-'til-perfect recipes so you can find your soulmate in sweetness. Plus, a chapter devoted to holiday cookies will become your favorite for celebrations all year round. Chapters include: BAKE YOUR BEST COOKIES: Classic Sugar Cookie Dough, Spice Cookie Dough, Royal Icing, tips for decorating like a pro, and gifting and sharing cookies DROP COOKIES: Strawberry-Oatmeal Cookies, Glazed Sourdough Snickerdoodles, Razzy-Jammy Thumbprints, Ginger Crinkles SLICE & BAKE COOKIES: Matcha Cookies, Chocolate-Pistachio Slice & Bakes, Lemon Icebox Cookies, Lime & Coconut Coins, Pecan Crescent Cookies BARS, BLONDIES & BROWNIES: Millionaire Shortbread, Orange-Turmeric Squares, Brown Butter Hazelnut Blondies, Double-Stuffed Brownies SPECTACULAR COOKIE CREATIONS: Alfajores, Apple Pie Rugelah, Homemade Honey Graham Crackers, Cookie Shooters, Homemade Fudgy Ice Cream Sandwiches, Skillet Cookie Sundaes, Walnut Biscotti HOLIDAY COOKIES: Chinese Almond Cookies, Jammin' Heart Cookies, Hamantaschen, Nan-e Berenji, Lemon Curd Egg Cookies, Chocolate Dipped Macaroons, Coffin Sandwich Cookies, Nankhatai, Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies, Fruitcake Crisps Whether you're baking for a special occasion or just for a sweet treat, you'll find tons of inspiration from the gorgeous photographs, clever ideas from the Test Kitchen editors (including gifting tips to pack them like a pro!), and inventive variations that all come out perfectly every single time.

Capture a life of unique memories and experiences for future generations. Grandparents can fill out this beautiful time-capsule journal to preserve their legacy. This beautifully designed guided journal will inspire thoughtful reflection on a life well lived and spark meaningful, authentic conversation between multiple generations. With more than 100 prompts designed to uncover significant and even forgotten moments from the past, this is a special gift for Mother's Day, Father's Day or a grandparent's birthday that will bring everyone many happy hours of reminiscing with loved ones. Questions highlight different stages of life from childhood and schooldays, to early adulthood and raising a family and beyond. Chapters themes and questions include: Love: What act of love will you always remember? Friendship: Who was your greatest childhood friend? What adventure or mischief do you remember getting up to together? Wisdom: What words of wisdom would you like to be your legacy? Curiosity: What subject or pursuit has always interested you? Courage: How does courage help you manage change and challenges? Resilience: What obstacles did you have to overcome? Rituals: What foods did you have as a child that will always remind you of family? Happiness: What place has always made you feel happy? Gratitude: Is there a historic or momentous event that you are grateful you witnessed in your lifetime? This easy-to-use journal will create a meaningful family keepsake. Inside you'll find: Plenty of space to share stories and to offer advice for a younger generation Beauitful floral illustrations and inspirational quotes throughout Lay flat binding and uncoated paper to prevent ink smudges This book of wisdom, once filled in, offers a stunning handwritten testament to the past that will strengthen family connections and preserve precious memories.