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If you’ve ever wanted to see thousands of fireflies illuminate the night at once, head down to the Great Smoky Mountains. Visitors can enter the Elkmont area, a large campground in Tennessee, where the largest population of synchronous fireflies live. Beginning at the end May and continuing into early June, the fireflies will begin their mating ritual in the national park, which involves synchronizing their flash patterns. To view the spectacular site you must enter into a highly competitive lottery, which grants you access to a front row view of the annual ritual....

whisking-flour-041-d111359-1014.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner whisking-flour-041-d111359-1014.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner whisking-flour-041-d111359-1014.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner whisking-flour-041-d111359-1014.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner On This Page Hard vs. Soft Wheat Flour Most Common Types of Wheat Flour How to Swap All-Purpose Flour for Other Flours How to Swap Self-Rising Flour for All-Purpose Flour Whether you’re an occasional home baker or one who creates pies, cookies, muffins, and more on the regular, you likely keep your refrigerator and pantry stocked with basic baking ingredients, like butter, eggs, baking powder, baking soda, sugar…and flour....

woman posing in front of vintage fridge Credit: Getty / George Marks Can you imagine a kitchen without a refrigerator? It’s hard to believe, but the way that home cooks keep their groceries cool is relatively new. If you’re wondering who invented the concept of refrigeration, it’s hard to say-people first began freezing water in China in 1,000 B.C., and many societies (including the Greeks, Romans, and Hebrews) stored snow in insulated materials to keep foods cool, according to the International Journal of Refrigeration....

grooms on wedding day Credit: Lance Nicoll ` Martha Stewart Weddings View All A Musical Festival and a Green Couch Inspired This Couple’s Whimsical Garden Wedding in California 9 Wedding Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2023, According to Wedding Planners and Event Designers 7 Wedding Dress and Accessory Trends Every Bride-to-Be Needs to Know About in 2023 Princess Eugenie Is Pregnant With Her Second Child—and Is Due This Summer...

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Garden Bachelorette Party Credit: Ava Moore There’s a reason why so many people say fall is their favorite season: It’s arguably the best time of year for foliage, seasonal food and drink, wine tastings, and outdoor activities. That’s what makes a fall bachelorette party so much fun, especially if you’re the type of bride who isn’t looking for a major party atmosphere. If you’re in the process of planning an autumnal bachelorette party, here are a few activity and adventure ideas to get you started....

hes-just-not-that-into-you-jennifer-aniston-ben-affleck-1215.jpg Credit: WARNER BROS./COURTESY NEAL PETERS COLLECTION Put a ring on it: You value each other’s life goals You don’t have to co-author a book on marriage, but your values need to overlap when it comes to major points such as spirituality, family roles, career, and aspirations. Think it over: You’re rarely introduced as “the girlfriend” No excuses for this one. Should your partner repeatedly neglect to introduce you, or mention you to important people in his life he deserves the boot....

mplate-with-gold-rose-0773-d112701.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner THE TOOLS TulipsScissorsGold spray-paintName tag templateGlue dot HOW-TO Trim stems to fit the plate.Remove all but the top leaf.Spray-paint the entire flower and let dry.Download name tag template, edit, print, and attach with a glue dot. THE DETAILS Montana Gold spray paint in Goldchrome, $8, DickBlick.com, Dinnerware Rental, $1 per piece, PartyRentalLtd.com. ` Martha Stewart Weddings View All A Musical Festival and a Green Couch Inspired This Couple’s Whimsical Garden Wedding in California 9 Wedding Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2023, According to Wedding Planners and Event Designers 7 Wedding Dress and Accessory Trends Every Bride-to-Be Needs to Know About in 2023 Princess Eugenie Is Pregnant With Her Second Child—and Is Due This Summer...

sour cherry savarins Credit: Yunhee Kim sour cherry savarins Credit: Yunhee Kim sour cherry savarins Credit: Yunhee Kim sour cherry savarins Credit: Yunhee Kim How do you say cake in French? Gateau. And how might you describe French cakes? They’re understated and chic, timeless and tasteful. French cakes are as sophisticated and worldly as a Parisian—and also practical and reliable in a way that’s truly French. The French have a knack for making style look effortless....

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highgrove gardens perfume Credit: Courtesy of Highgrove Gardens highgrove gardens perfume Credit: Courtesy of Highgrove Gardens highgrove gardens perfume Credit: Courtesy of Highgrove Gardens highgrove gardens perfume Credit: Courtesy of Highgrove Gardens Out of all his royal relatives, Prince Charles has the most expertise in the garden—and Highgrove Estate, his family residence located in Gloucestershire, England, is dedicated to growing the freshest herbs and most beautiful flowers. While visiting the royal’s personal gardens is possible, it’s quite the trek—which is why the Prince of Wales decided to bottle some of his yard’s most exquisite scents....

open hand holding vitamin d supplements Credit: FreshSplash / Getty Images open hand holding vitamin d supplements Credit: FreshSplash / Getty Images open hand holding vitamin d supplements Credit: FreshSplash / Getty Images open hand holding vitamin d supplements Credit: FreshSplash / Getty Images Vitamin D is one of the most popular supplements in the United States, and for good reason too: it’s known for its ability to contribute to bone strength and heart health, as well as lower your risk for developing an autoimmune disease....

Have you always dreamed of seeing outer space? For the most part, space aficionados everywhere could only think about enjoying the galaxies through the experiences reported by astronauts and photos or videos provided by space agencies. But now there’s something new for those with aspirations of visiting the galaxies to look forward to: According to the Daily Mail, the Orbital Assembly Corporation (OAC) is set to begin construction on the world’s first hotel in outer space in 2025....

Whether you’re celebrating New Year’s Eve or an engagement—or simply jazzing up a normal Tuesday—nothing hits the spot like a glass of bubbly. While a flute of Champagne is often relegated to special occasions, it seems as though people all over the globe enjoyed the fizzy beverage year round in 2021. Despite pandemic lockdowns and restaurant and bar closures, the world bought more Champagne than ever last year. Comité Champagne, a trade association that represents more than 16,000 independent Champagne producers and 320 Champagne houses, said Wednesday that France exported a record 180 million bottles of bubbly in 2021, an increase of 38 percent over the previous year....

wedding ring in box Credit: Clary Pfeiffer Photography Back in the day, it wasn’t a question as to whether or not a guy would propose-it was a question of when he would do it. Times were different than they are today. Young women lived with their parents until they married, and that was standard from the beginning of time until about 50 years ago. Now, if they can afford it, most women get their own apartments when they graduate from school, whether it’s high school or college....

what's for dinner week 3 what's for dinner week 3 what’s for dinner week 3 what’s for dinner week 3 Wondering what to make for dinner? Need some inspiration? Here’s our list of suggestions: dinner recipes that take less than an hour of mostly hands-off time. Yes, there will be pasta (or noodles!) and, yes, it will be delicious. We’ll be here every Friday with five weeknight dinners, including recipes, shopping lists, and everything you need to streamline your week ahead....

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field photo of wedding couple Credit: Bo Shim Photography ` Martha Stewart Weddings View All A Musical Festival and a Green Couch Inspired This Couple’s Whimsical Garden Wedding in California 9 Wedding Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2023, According to Wedding Planners and Event Designers 7 Wedding Dress and Accessory Trends Every Bride-to-Be Needs to Know About in 2023 Princess Eugenie Is Pregnant With Her Second Child—and Is Due This Summer...