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Fitting A Family Together

Lisa Edelstein has two children, but she’s not their mom. The actress (star of Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce) is a stepmother – and she’s learnt a few things about how to belong in a family you didn’t start.

Star Beauty Talk

We’ve got the inside scoop on the beauty tips and products four of Hollywood and Mzansi’s A-list stars swear by. Reese Witherspoon, Jo-Ann Strauss, Amanda du-Pont and Nandi Madida speak exclusively to GH about all things beauty – from their go-to products and secrets for flawless skin to their philosophies on beauty, womanhood, self-care and more. Listen and learn!

Modern (Royal) Family

As Meghan, Harry and Archie head to South Africa on their first official foreign trip as a family, Deborah Herd looks at how the couple will be raising their son to be feisty like his mom and fun like his dad. But they will also raise Archie to be free – free from the sort of boundaries that have defined their lives. Or at least they will try

Nature's Bounty

There is a reason why Knysna and Plettenberg Bay are two of SA’s most popular holiday destinations. Madge Booth heads to this stretch of the Garden Route and discovers a perfect mix of luxury, nature and a whole host of family-friendly activities

Create Paradise In A Jar

Small but impressive, a DIY terrarium gives a special flair to a home. Bonus: it doesn’t need much space or care!

I've Never Felt So Powerful & So Calm

We love EMMA THOMPSON for breaking our hearts (that crying scene in Love Actually) just as much as we love her for her passion for good causes. And when Britain’s newest Dame invited Good Housekeeping for a cup of tea, we discovered she’s just as we’d hoped she would be...

Feeling Tired & Anxious? It May Be Your Thyroid

Not many people know much about the small gland in your neck, but it could be causing you all sorts of problems, explains Dr Sarah Brewer

Calm: The Very Best Gift You'll Get This Year

Most of us love the holiday season, but the run-up can feel like a physical and mental marathon. So here are our simple, effective ways to press the pause button…

Banking On Baking

Charlotte Letlape left investment banking to follow her dream.

Eat To Beat The Pain

HEADACHE RELIEFDietary changes alone probably won’t erase a migraine or other headache, but certain foods can help prevent and treat it. ‘Most foods that are good for head pain are those that keep you hydrated or stabilise blood sugar,’ says nutritionist Jaclyn London. That’s because getting thirsty or ‘hangry’ – a fact of life, given all our obligations – causes a cascade of neurological reactions that leads to a sore head. These delicious picks will help keep you pain-free.

Sweet, Simple, Stunning Gift Wrap

Picking out presents is the fun part, but tying yourself in knots over how to wrap them isn’t nearly as good of a time. Make it easier on yourself with this trick: start with a roll of plain brown paper, then finish off each box with eye-catching embellishments you probably already own.

Recover From Almost Anything

You danced, drank or dined the night away, and now you have regrets. Whether it’s a bellyache, a hangover or exhaustion – or (poor you) all of the above – this guide will help you feel like your awesome self again.

How To Sort Out Your Finances!

Getting your financial house in order doesn’t have to take all day. Use these tips to mind your money in five, 15 and 30 minutes

‘I Didn't Want To Miss My Kids Growing Up, So I Started My Own Business '

Carole Middleton is not only the mother of the future queen of England, she’s also a savvy entrepreneur whose start-up gave her financial freedom and plenty of time to raise her family. Now she’s opened up to Good Housekeeping, sharing her secrets with us for the first time!

This Is...Susan Kelechi Watson A.K.A. Beth Pearson

The This Is Us star leaned into the power of positive thinking to achieve her dreams. She shares how you can do it too.

Reese & Ava Powered By Love

The success of hit TV series Big Little Lies has catapulted Academy Award winning actress REESE WITHERSPOON back into the spotlight, not only as a producer and actor but also as a role model and champion for women. And no-one has been more influenced by the star than her own daughter, Ava. Reese talks to Suzy Maloy about motherhood, family and the comfort of home.

What Gynaes Tell Their Friends

Your gynaecologist knows you (ahem) better than most – but unless the two of you regularly chat over brunch, you probably haven’t heard this no-holds-barred advice.

Rock Of Ages

lts obvious were all getting older, but Im not sure we ever, actually, feel our age

Starry, Starry Night

With theMeerKATand SKA telescope projects bringing the heavens ever closer, opening our imaginations to exciting new scientific career paths, how about taking the kids for a weekend to a place with a clear night sky and inspiring them to reach for the stars?

Experimenting With Science

After struggling with science at arural school with few resources, Bathabile Mpofu now helps disadvantaged pupils countrywide with her ChemStart science kits

Take Your Job And Love It

No matter how you spend your nine to five (or, lets be real, seven to seven), you can make it feel less like work. Taking control of little things say, by decorating your desk with succulents or art can increase your performance and happiness by helping you feel more invested in your space, says Dr Craig Knight, an expert in organisational psychology. Read on for more easy yet transformative ideas

Help Your Child Support A Friend

When your child’s friend is suffering from anxiety or depression, it’s hard to know how to equip them to offer support. Deborah Herd asks the experts for advice

10 Ways To Win The Cold War

It’s pretty much peak cold and flu season, but there are ways to put the shivering, aching misery on hold

10 Tips To Have A Healthy Mind

Psychological health and happiness in the long-awaited follow-up to his bestseller The Chimp Paradox.

Meet The Author

If you haven’t caught her on the incredibly hilarious Lip Sync Battle, you’ve probably seen her on the arm of her husband, John Legend, at the Grammys – or you’ll recognise her face from her hugely popular Instagram and Twitter accounts (@chrissyteigen)

Declutter Queen

The organising guru behind the new Netflix phenomenon Tidying Up With Marie Kondo has a revolutionary method for creating clutter-free homes that actually stay that way. Try a few of her genius tips to get started.

Speedy Shopping

Kutlwano Hutamo has turned a loathing of grocery shopping into a thriving online business with Washesha, an express grocery store for women like her.

Lessons In Love

When raising kids, the lessons learnt are a two-way street, writes GH columnist Susan Hayden.

Focus On What You Can Eat, And What You Can't

Need a winter diet boost – and a fresh way of thinking about food? Focus on what you can eat, not what you can’t. It means you’ll be happier and healthier, says nutritionist Anita Bean

‘No Challenge Is Too Great For Today's Young Women'

MICHELLE OBAMA – who loves talking ‘more than anything’ – reveals what life in the White House was like, the advice she’d like to give to the Duchess of Sussex and the optimism she feels for the next generation…