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florist arranging flowers Credit: RoBeDeRo / Getty Images florist arranging flowers Credit: RoBeDeRo / Getty Images florist arranging flowers Credit: RoBeDeRo / Getty Images florist arranging flowers Credit: RoBeDeRo / Getty Images Have you ever wondered how to turn your dreams of owning your own business into a reality? We can help. Each week, as part of our Self Made series, we showcase female entrepreneurs—as well as their quality, handmade goods—and share their best advice related to starting, maintaining, and growing your own business....

` Live Well Program Logo View Series The Best Oils to Use for Glowing Skin at Every Age, According to Dermatologists The Best Hobbies for Your Personality Type, According to Mental Health Experts How to Make Sure You Learn Something New Every Day (Plus, Why You Should) How to Recommit to a Hobby You Keep Dropping There is one aspect of the aging process that is universal: We all go gray....

dog room under stairs Credit: Will Ridgon Ah, home sweet home! Everybody needs their own space - even our pets. So when we found out about a woman who transformed the space under her staircase into a room for her dog, we set out on a mission to find other ways people have made their dogs (quite literally) feel at home. Let’s be honest, outdoor dog houses are okay in the warm months, but winter is coming and it’s cozy inside....

` What’s for Dinner Franchise Logo View Series 18 Cozy, Comforting Winter Dinner Recipes You’ll Make on Repeat Our Favorite 20-Minute Dinner Recipes for When You Need a Home-Cooked Meal Fast What’s for Dinner This Week: Quick Chicken Puttanesca, Sheet-Pan Sausages With Squash, and a 15-Minute Vegetarian Meal What’s for Dinner This Week: Bacon-Wrapped Chicken, Beans-and-Greens Stuffed Peppers, and More Easy, Broiled Dishes Go beyond the bun-and the beef, for that matter-with these five creative takes on the classic burger....

` Live Well Program Logo View Series The Best Oils to Use for Glowing Skin at Every Age, According to Dermatologists The Best Hobbies for Your Personality Type, According to Mental Health Experts How to Make Sure You Learn Something New Every Day (Plus, Why You Should) How to Recommit to a Hobby You Keep Dropping If you have ever spent some time researching your diet’s impact on your skin, you have likely come across several stories and testimonials that suggest a link between dairy and acne....

celebrity-engagement-rings-eva-longoria-jose-antonio-baston-1215.jpg Credit: Eva Longoria Bastón via Instagram After a wild wedding weekend with a number of celebrity guests, Eva Longoria and José “Pepe” Bastón are officially husband and wife. The gorgeous seaside ceremony took place in Alcapulco, Mexico, in front of a number of close family and friends, and ended with what looked like a seriously fun reception. Um, where was our invite?! Super-Secret Celebrity Weddings We may not have been on the guest list, but thanks to Instagram, we can pretend we were there to partake in the festivities....

For years, I have been an avid fan of restoration and renovation. Whether it is a house in need of minor alterations and redecoration, or an entire farm needing an overhaul, I find these projects fascinating and rewarding. In the past few months, I undertook one in the Maple House, a two-story, 1970s ranch-like home on the northernmost part of my property. martha standing in kitchen with copper pots and pans Credit: Paola + Murray After creating a cookbook library there with California Closets a couple of years ago, I decided to tackle the large kitchen and adjoining hall, which I use for shoots....

Scientists have long known that getting a solid amount of sleep is essential for our overall wellness, but according to new research, when you are getting more rest can make all the difference. A study published in General Psychiatry revealed that catching some z’s regularly during an afternoon nap could actually help your mental agility. Their findings? People are able to have strong awareness of where they are, verbal skills, and memory overall....

Eating healthy meals and getting ample exercise are two ways to boost brain health over the years. But according to a new study, there’s another key part of this equation: Improved air quality can positively impact the brain and prevent dementia, too. “We’ve known for some time that air pollution is bad for our brains and overall health, including a connection to amyloid buildup in the brain,” said Claire Sexton, DPhil, the Alzheimer’s Association director of scientific programs and outreach....

sustainable living home with solar panels on roof Credit: querbeet / Getty Images sustainable living home with solar panels on roof Credit: querbeet / Getty Images sustainable living home with solar panels on roof Credit: querbeet / Getty Images sustainable living home with solar panels on roof Credit: querbeet / Getty Images Want to make your home a bit more eco-friendly? Here’s the good news: This is not a huge to-do list or a mandate to replace everything you own....

Woman laying down on sofa in living room with air conditioner Credit: Getty Images Woman laying down on sofa in living room with air conditioner Credit: Getty Images Woman laying down on sofa in living room with air conditioner Credit: Getty Images Woman laying down on sofa in living room with air conditioner Credit: Getty Images Window air conditioning units are affordable tools that will help beat the summer heat....

Drying flowers for the purpose of preservation has been around since ancient times. In fact, there’s evidence of preserving blooms dating back all the way to the Egyptians who used them to decorate tombs. Not only do dried flowers create a beautiful decoration, but they can also serve as a meaningful keepsake—a way to cherish a wedding bouquet or boutonniere for years to come. “The process of drying flowers involves transitioning them from a fresh lithe state of being to a brittle state of permanence,” explains Ashley Greer, owner of Atelier Ashley Flowers....

` You’re Invited Franchise Logo View Series 6 Accidents to Expect at Your Summer Parties—and How to Avoid Them 16 Best Shatterproof, Durable Dish Sets for a Season of Outdoor Entertaining Our 14 Favorite Front Porch Decorations for the Fourth of July 3 Summer Hostess Mistakes to Avoid During All of Your Warm-Weather Soirées Taking on the responsibility of hosting a Christmas party—whether it’s your family’s traditional dinner-and-presents, an open house for your extended group of cousins, or a neighborhood cookies and cocoa Christmas Eve celebration—is unlike entertaining during the rest of the year....

Father and son on father's day Credit: Aleksandar Nakic / Getty Images ` You’re Invited Franchise Logo View Series 6 Accidents to Expect at Your Summer Parties—and How to Avoid Them 16 Best Shatterproof, Durable Dish Sets for a Season of Outdoor Entertaining Our 14 Favorite Front Porch Decorations for the Fourth of July 3 Summer Hostess Mistakes to Avoid During All of Your Warm-Weather Soirées Father and son on father's day Credit: Aleksandar Nakic / Getty Images Father and son on father’s day Credit: Aleksandar Nakic / Getty Images...

shoes and boots outside on home doorstep Credit: LeoPatrizi / Getty Images shoes and boots outside on home doorstep Credit: LeoPatrizi / Getty Images shoes and boots outside on home doorstep Credit: LeoPatrizi / Getty Images shoes and boots outside on home doorstep Credit: LeoPatrizi / Getty Images Although you likely clean your shoes off before wearing them inside your home, recently published research reveals that it’s best to not even bring them inside at all....

Meghan Markle Ceremony Entrance St. George's Chapel Credit: DANNY LAWSON/AFP/Getty Images After nearly two years together, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are officially married. The newlyweds tied the knot around 12 p.m. GMT in St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, surrounded by the royal family, the bride’s relatives, and several celebrity A-listers (including George and Amal Clooney, Serena Williams, and Meghan’s Suits family!). As anticipated, the bride was a vision in white....

grape shortcake martha bakes Credit: Mike Krautter They may be best known as snacks in lunchboxes and on cheese plates but grapes are a surprisingly wonderful addition to baked goods. They deliver a fruity, tart, and juicy burst of flavor to everything from breads to cakes. Perhaps best of all is their ability to pair with both sweet and savory profiles-think balsamic vinegar, cinnamon, and, famously, peanut butter. RELATED: GLORIOUS GRAPE RECIPES FROM SWEET TO SAVORY One of the most interesting ways to use grapes in baking is to roast them-which is just what food writer and cookbook author, Melissa Clark, does as she and Martha make her roasted grape shortcake....

Think confectioners’ sugar and powdered sugar are the same? Think again. The terms are often used interchangeably, but technically these two sugars are different. Powdered sugar is simply granulated sugar that has been ground to a very fine powder. Did you ever wonder what the “10x” on the label means? It refers to the number of times the sugar is processed and milled—in this case, 10! Confectioners’ sugar, on the other hand, is powdered sugar with starch added, to prevent it from caking as it sits....

camping tent opening to forest outdoors Credit: Robin Stamm / EyeEm via Getty camping tent opening to forest outdoors Credit: Robin Stamm / EyeEm via Getty camping tent opening to forest outdoors Credit: Robin Stamm / EyeEm via Getty camping tent opening to forest outdoors Credit: Robin Stamm / EyeEm via Getty Whether it’s an excuse to take a break from cell phone reception or your favorite way to dive even deeper into nature, the idea of taking a camping trip appeals to many people-even those who’ve never done it before....

Various whole grain options on a white wooden table Credit: Mike Kemp / Getty Images Various whole grain options on a white wooden table Credit: Mike Kemp / Getty Images Various whole grain options on a white wooden table Credit: Mike Kemp / Getty Images Various whole grain options on a white wooden table Credit: Mike Kemp / Getty Images There are plenty of benefits to eating fiber-rich foods. For one, fiber takes longer to digest so it keeps you feeling fuller for longer, but also fiber helps lower your cholesterol, control blood sugar levels, and maintain a healthy weight....