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seedlings and potted plants in garden shed Credit: Johner Images/Getty Green thumbs, rejoice: The web is teeming with user-friendly gardening apps that will make tending to your plants a whole lot easier. If you’re not a plant parent just yet, you’ll find that these apps make learning how to start your own indoor or outdoor garden a breeze-and that’s good news for anyone, beccause the perks of growing plants at home are aplenty....

wedding cake Credit: Lavender and Twine The weather outside may be frightful, but your guests will feel warm and cozy during your reception-particularly while enjoying a slice of your delicious wedding cake. To help you serve the right cake this winter, we asked cake bakers to share their five favorite flavor combinations. Get inspired before you dig in! QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR WEDDING CAKE BAKER Bring back gingerbread. Who doesn’t have memories of decorating gingerbread houses during the holiday season?...

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woman tossing shiny hair Credit: Mike Kemp/Getty woman tossing shiny hair Credit: Mike Kemp/Getty woman tossing shiny hair Credit: Mike Kemp/Getty woman tossing shiny hair Credit: Mike Kemp/Getty In most cases, hair is an outward expression of what we put into our bodies. From vitamins to good fats, diet can impact the health of hair—and its growth, shine, and texture. Because strands are “fed” by blood vessels at the base of the follicle (this is also the root under the skin where our hair grows from), it’s important to incorporate a diet rich in specific nutrients to maintain healthy growth....

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amanda alex wedding cake Credit: Ryan Ray Photography Here’s a wedding cake hack for you. Rather than spending as much as $25 per slice on wedding cake for all of your guests, you can order two cakes-a small, beautiful cake (say $5-10/slice) for photos and cutting and a larger sheet cake for serving. The latter generally sets you back just a few hundred dollars since it won’t have to be stacked and decorated the way a display cake does....

Most plants thrive in soil—some, however, can actually begin their life cycle in water, through a process called propagation. According to Gary Pilarchik of The Rusted Garden, this method results in a clone of a parent plant. “You take cuttings from an established herb or vegetable plant and place the cuttings in water,” he explains. “The cutting will send out roots. Eventually, you can plant the rooted cuttings outdoors—and they will mature into exact clones of the original plant....

sparkling clean kitchen in blue and white Credit: RYAN RAY/CC + EM INTERIORS sparkling clean kitchen in blue and white Credit: RYAN RAY/CC + EM INTERIORS sparkling clean kitchen in blue and white Credit: RYAN RAY/CC + EM INTERIORS sparkling clean kitchen in blue and white Credit: RYAN RAY/CC + EM INTERIORS Our kitchens have been working overtime. After months of creating more home-cooked meals than you’ve likely ever whipped up before, which was followed by the marathon of food preparation for the holidays, it’s likely time to wipe the slate clean....

As you may already know, small businesses are the backbone of the national economy, and they’re also the greatest representation of the American Dream. We even have a day dedicated to supporting small local businesses, dubbed Small Business Saturday, which falls on the Saturday immediately following Thanksgiving. And while it’s wonderful to support family-owned businesses on this day, they need your support all year long. Whether you’re frequenting your favorite mom-and-pop eatery or supporting new artisans and vendors when traveling, shopping small whenever possible is so important....

A delicious cup of cocoa is one of the true joys of winter, warming you up on a crisp, snowy day or serving as a decadent pairing for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. When you’re looking for an upgrade to your usual hot chocolate, use these eight tips to make fun and inventive drinks that the whole family can enjoy. hot chocolate drink with whipped cream Credit: Yunhee Kim Marshmallow Shapes Everyone knows that marshmallows are a crucial component for a quality cup of cocoa....

Sitting area in corner of room Credit: Courtesy of Kemle Interiors Sitting area in corner of room Credit: Courtesy of Kemle Interiors Sitting area in corner of room Credit: Courtesy of Kemle Interiors Sitting area in corner of room Credit: Courtesy of Kemle Interiors You don’t need to be an interior designer to experiment with paint color in your home—you just need to follow along with Fresh Coat. We’ll help you tackle all of your home’s painting projects, from choosing the ultimate color palette to perfecting your method....

martha stewart on couch in harper's bazaar Credit: Cass Bird martha stewart on couch in harper's bazaar Credit: Cass Bird martha stewart on couch in harper’s bazaar Credit: Cass Bird martha stewart on couch in harper’s bazaar Credit: Cass Bird Martha Stewart is America’s favorite hostess—but there is one hosting gig that she has yet to acquire. In a new interview with Harper’s Bazaar (and a video that details what she eats in a day!...

Houseplants being watered by window Credit: GETTY IMAGES Houseplants being watered by window Credit: GETTY IMAGES Houseplants being watered by window Credit: GETTY IMAGES Houseplants being watered by window Credit: GETTY IMAGES On This Page Air Purification, Debunked Improve Indoor Spaces Help Reduce Anxiety Improve Focus Provide a Sense of Purpose How to Reap the Benefits There are plenty of benefits affiliated with owning houseplants—they reduce stress, add color to your space, and can even improve productivity....

neutral-colored living room with greenery accents and vaulted ceiling Credit: Haris Kenjar neutral-colored living room with greenery accents and vaulted ceiling Credit: Haris Kenjar neutral-colored living room with greenery accents and vaulted ceiling Credit: Haris Kenjar neutral-colored living room with greenery accents and vaulted ceiling Credit: Haris Kenjar If you had to choose one of your favorite places, your home is likely at the top of your list. This private sanctuary serves several purposes, but it’s ultimately your go-to space to unwind at the end of a long day....

food-a130315-04-4578-r-md109207.jpg Credit: John Kernick It’s hard to time everything perfectly when you’re feeding a crowd. That’s why we love serving meals buffet-style, especially if we’re entertaining outdoors and don’t want to keep running in and out of the kitchen. Follow our tips for setting up an outdoor buffet, and you’ll be the host that’s cool as a cucumber this summer. buffet_table_final2.jpg 1. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Thoughtful placement will keep the food fresh and your guests well-fed....

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woman smiling in her sleep Credit: Getty / PeopleImages woman smiling in her sleep Credit: Getty / PeopleImages woman smiling in her sleep Credit: Getty / PeopleImages woman smiling in her sleep Credit: Getty / PeopleImages If you’re one in five people who sleep with your eyes open, you may want to call your doctor. According to the National Sleep Foundation, sleeping with your eyes open could be hereditary and a sign of an underlying health condition....

Oftentimes daffodils and tulips get all of the attention, but there are many different types of spring-blooming flower bulbs, like minor bulbs, that will add intrigue to a garden. Minor bulbs are really just smaller versions of your favorite flower bulbs. Although officially classified as minor, the spring-blooming miniatures you plant during the fall are certain to have a major impact next spring. According to Blythe Yost, CEO and co-founder of Tilly, an online landscape design company, minor bulbs are “early, spring-blooming bulbs [that] most importantly are just small in size,” she says....

Our days are filled with plenty of tasks to keep us busy, even enough to make us focus more on the future than what’s right in front of us. But according to new research, prioritizing mindfulness is essential to ease stress and relish in the present. Amishi Jha, a professor of psychology at the University of Miami and author of Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day ($20....