Woman's Day, one of the oldest and most beloved of all the traditional women's magazines, is ever-evolving to fit the needs of modern readers.
EDITOR’S LETTER
I’M TURNING 64! • Two-time Tony Award–winning actress, singer, and stage director Victoria Clark isn’t wasting a single second.
from the HEART • In my column as your Chief Spiritual Officer, I share a meaningful verse that lifts my spirits and guides me in the right direction. I hope it does the same for you!
Life lessons • As WD’s Rabbi in Residence, I’ll share some ancient and universal Jewish wisdom that I hope will help everyone lead a more beautiful life.
“My senior dance squad brings it on!” • Susan Avery founded the Pacemakers Dance Team, and it put the pep back in her own step.
Apple of your eye • This apple-solutely adorable DIY is a piece of (cup)cake to make.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL WREATH • how-to
new beginnings • Life’s biggest twists can lead us where we’re meant to be. We’ve teamed up with Life’s About Change (see page 30) to share its most inspiring change-makers.
hack-a-licious
GET TiME ON YOUR SiDE • Whipping up three meals a day for yourself and your family eats up a lot of time. So we put together this list of make-ahead recipes and clever cooking hacks to shave time off your have-to-do’s, giving you more minutes to spend on your want-to-do’s. Not sure how to fill these newfound gaps in your schedule? We’ve got some great ideas for you there too!
MAKE-AHEAD BREAKFAST
SHORTCUT SMOOTHIES
MIX UP YOUR OWN SKINCARE ALL-STARS • You’ve got all the ingredients you need for radiant skin right in your kitchen. Follow these recipes from Kim Wright, skincare supervisor at the Woodlands Spa and Salon at Nemacolin in Farmington, PA:
BIG BATCH MUFFINS
BRUNCH & BEYOND
GET ENERGIZED WITH A MORNING WORKOUT • Lindsey Benoit O’Connell, C.S.C.S., founder of The LAB Wellness, created a routine that will have you stretching, strengthening, and sweating in the comfort of your bedroom.
More time to…
LUNCH IN A JAR
SALAD BAR FRIDGE
GAZE AT THE STARS
More time to…
INSTANT APPETIZER
4 KITCHEN TIME SAVERS
LAZY LASAGNA
FIT IN A FACE MASSAGE
PIZZA CRUST HACK
SEND A TEXT TO AN OLD FRIEND
BREADING CHEAT
ENGAGE YOUR BRAIN
SAVE TWO BIRDS (OR MORE!) WITH ONE MOVE
LET SOMEONE ELSE MAKE A HEALTHY LUNCH
ICED AFFOGATO
GIVE YOUR NECK SOME RELIEF
SPEEDY SWEETS
TREAT YOUR TOOTSIES
SCORE SALON-WORTHY NAILS AT HOME
PLAY WITH YOUR PET
What’s for dinner tonight?! • Easy meals for the whole family
BRUNCHING with Babes • In honor of National Grandparents Day on September 10, WD caught up with everyone’s favorite Internet grandma.
sheet pans • The kitchen workhorse can churn out entire meals all on its own. Fewer dishes and lots of deliciousness ahead!
SPUDtacular • It’s no small potatoes! Here are the tastiest ways to celebrate your love of spuds.
Genius health hacks
10 things to know about PSORIASIS • August is Psoriasis Awareness Month—the perfect time to brush up on tips and tricks that can help you or someone you love navigate this disease.
HEALTH CHECKLIST • Five little wellness moves to make right now
recipes
Woman’s Day
Woman’s day CELEBRATES • There’s always a way to find the yay. Here, your checklist of holidays and national days to celebrate this month and next.