Woman's Day April/May 2024

Interior design has the power to change lives—this idea aligns with the mission of The Oasis Alliance, a nonprofit that aids trauma survivors by codesigning personalized spaces that support recovery, growth, and mental well-being. Want to help the cause? Check out the Oasis Alliance x Western Sensibility textiles collection—all profits will help fund its important work. westernsensibility.com/the-oasis-alliance Flip to page 40 for meaningful design projects, including one from The Oasis Alliance! how to reach us SUBSCRIPTIONS online womansday.com/service mail Woman’s Day PO Box 37870 Boone, IA 50037-0870 telephone 800-234-2960 REPRINTS AND EPRINTS Contact Brian Kolb, Wright’s Reprints, 877-652-5295 or bkolb@wrightsreprints.com EDITORIAL email womansday@hearst.com telephone 212-649-2000 mail Reader Mail Woman’s Day 300 West 57th Street New York, NY 10019 When requesting a reply, include telephone number and address. WD on TV…

Imagine you could wave a wand and give any space an instant update! Maybe you can. I think small, thoughtful changes can work that kind of makeover magic. This issue is packed with what we call “twirlups”—tiny tweaks that have major impact. How will you refresh and revive your home? We’ve got ideas! @meaghanbmurphy @theyaylist My Twirled-Up yay! List Fun finds that made me say yay CROWD-PLEASER A swivel chair lets you be social—you can spin around 360 degrees to chitchat with friends and family. Farmhouse Upholstered Swivel Armchair, potterybarn.com HANENLY I signed up for the design service havenly.com. A virtual interior designer helped me reimagine my reading nook, and I love the results! MOBILE SEATING A durable ottoman doubles as a comfy footrest and a portable place for guests to perch.…

Yogi Bear knows best! ★ APRIL 23 ★ Take it from Yogi: There’s nothing better than a picnic with your best bud. This Picnic Day, grab a basket (preferably not a stolen one!) and fill it with your favorites. pack’em up Plan on items that can be served cold or at room temp, such as precooked proteins and hearty bean or grain salads. Head to womansday.com/picnic-food for recipe ideas.…

★ MAY 3 ★ For Textiles Day, Grace Wu, a product reviews analyst for the Good Housekeeping Institute’s Textiles, Paper and Apparel Lab, reveals what to look for when buying bedsheets. The best night’s sleep ever is on the way! Evaluate material. What kind of texture do you like to sleep on? If you want ultrasmooth, go for cotton sateen, lyocell, or silk. Do you prefer crisp and airy? Try cotton percale and linen. For softness, look for flannel, jersey, or microfiber. Don’t be fooled by thread count. Higher thread count doesn’t indicate better quality. This number has meaning only if you’re shopping for 100% cotton sheets. Fit is very important. Note the depth of fitted sheets. Measure your bed and add a one- to two-inch buffer to allow for…

★ APRIL 2 ★ Let Reconciliation Day inspire you to rebuild or strengthen your relationships. Judy Ho, Ph.D., a neuropsychologist and the author of The New Rules of Attachment, recommends these ways to connect: 1 Open up more. Share your honest thoughts about something, whether it’s a struggle you’re having at work or an upcoming experience you’re really excited about. 2 Do something that lets you share an experience or work with others toward a common goal. Think volunteer work, training for a race, or engaging in a hobby. 3 Tap into your spiritual side together. This could mean praying together, sharing moments that give you a sense of awe, or talking about meaning and purpose in your lives.…

★ APRIL ★ Month of the Military Child serves as an important reminder of the unique challenges faced by the children of service members. We love the nonprofit Angels of America’s Fallen (aoafallen.org), which supports the dreams of children like Rivkah (shown), whose father, Army SFC Jorge Chavez, passed away in 2016. The nonprofit funds healthy activities for children of deceased military members (and others) and engages with them year-round until they’re adults. Rivkah, a talented ice-skater, says, “My dad would be proud of me.”…