Woman's Day June/July 2025

Yay! Maria Singer of Cranford, NJ, and her granddaughter Kayleigh were overjoyed to see themselves in the pages of Woman’s Day. Now it’s your turn! Do you have a favorite recipe or craft ripped from our pages? Tell us about it and you could be our next featured Recipe Box Reader. All you have to do is email our editor in chief, Meaghan Murphy, at meaghanmurphy@hearst.com or DM her on Instagram at @meaghan bmurphy and tell her all about your prized dish or project. Share your phone number, and don’t be surprised if you get a call!…

Shop Hope by Faith Spoonmore, a jewelry brand founded by Faith after her then 16-year-old nephew, Ralph Yarl (pictured with his mother and aunt at left), survived a racially motivated shooting. His strength and recovery inspired her to support families who had lost loved ones to gun violence. Each bracelet is handmade by women in Ghana, and one-third of proceeds goes directly to families of young victims of gun violence. Find the bracelets at hopebyfaithspoonmore.com.…

My Yay! List Fun finds that made me say yay! Power play Pickleball is all the rage, and this deluxe paddle will help you up your game. Rainmaker, $80, gammasports.com Uplifting lids Ohio-based Mackenzie Gantz designs positive apparel with uplifting messages. Hat, $35, encourageeverybody.com Fruity find My family devoured a pack of 10 of these creamy, tropical Island Way Sorbet treats. Our favorite one: Red Berry & Ruby Grapefruit. islandway.com Smoothie queens Have you heard the saying “Real queens fix each other’s crowns”? I believe women have a special obligation to lift one another up, offer support and encouragement, and help otherwomen shine. That’s why I get a charge out of giving your stories, projects, recipes, and businesses—everything you care about—the royal treatment in Woman’s Day. Here, we’re spotlighting entrepreneur…

LEVEL UP Portable cribbage and poker card sets from Tommy Bahama let Dad get his game on anywhere. Cribbage Set, $120, and Poker Card Set, $50, tommybahama.com SNACK GOALS Bonilla a la Vista potato chips are world-famous for their perfect olive-oil-and-sea-salt crunch and are a staple at bars in Spain. 275G Tin, $50, despanabrandfoods.com POP FOR POP This drink maker lets you enjoy sparkling bevvies without having to lug cans home from the store. Enso Starter Kit, $180, sodastream.com MAUI WOWIE Opt to add magnification up to 2.5 to turn these stylish sunnies into cool readers. Maui Jim Mavericks, mauijim.com BREW MASTER The Dad version of the iconic Stanley tumbler is a durable stainless steel beer stein with a heavy-duty handle. Clink-clink! Big Grip Beer Stein, $25 for 24 oz,…

Forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) is a Japanese practice that’s all about immersing yourself mindfully in nature. It doesn’t revolve around hiking or breaking a sweat—it’s about slowing down and soaking in your surroundings. Our resident meditation and breathwork teacher, Lindsey Benoit O’Connell, founder of The LAB Wellness, tells you how: Move at a Snail’s Pace Walk more slowly than usual, noticing how your feet connect with the earth. Engage Your Five Senses Listen to rustling leaves, feel the texture of tree bark, and inhale the scents of nature. Breathe Like You Mean It Deep inhalations of fresh air = instant calm. Ditch the Phone Let yourself be fully present—notifications can wait! Simple Outdoor Meditation Rituals That Feel Like Hitting a Reset Button BAREFOOT GROUNDING: Feel the Earth Recharge You Go shoeless…

Skip wire grill brushes. Cleaning the grill with a wire brush is a big no-no. Those tiny bristles can become dislodged and end up in your food, posing a serious health risk. Accidental ingestion of them could lead to throat irritation, internal bleeding, or even bowel perforation, sometimes requiring surgery. Instead, use a cut raw potato or a halved raw onion to clean the grates. Dr. Darria also recommends trying a Scrub Daddy BBQ Daddy, a Cuisinart Scour brush, or a Grill Rescue grill brush. Keep hot food hot and cold food cold. Don’t leave anything outdoors for more than two hours, or for more than one hour if it’s hotter than 80°F outside. Keep things used on raw meat separate. As soon as you put raw meat on the…