Towel care seems simple enough. Just toss them in the wash and you’re good, right? As it turns out, there’s a bit more to it than that. Here, the team at Garnet Hill fills us in on how to keep these daily essentials fluffy and absorbent for years to come. Wash Before You Use The first step in maximizing your towels efficiency starts as soon as you bring them home. Be sure to wash your towels before you use them, as this will open up the fibers....
martha with cocktails Credit: Noe Dewitt martha with cocktails Credit: Noe Dewitt martha with cocktails Credit: Noe Dewitt martha with cocktails Credit: Noe Dewitt With the new year comes many newfound goals, from eating more fruits and vegetables to starting a new hobby. And one objective many people participate in during the start of the year is eliminating their alcohol intake. Coined ‘Dry January’ the annual practice is when people choose to stop drinking alcohol for the first 31 days of the year....
Woman cutting parchment paper Credit: Lucy Lambriex / Getty Images Woman cutting parchment paper Credit: Lucy Lambriex / Getty Images Woman cutting parchment paper Credit: Lucy Lambriex / Getty Images Woman cutting parchment paper Credit: Lucy Lambriex / Getty Images Both parchment paper and wax paper are kitchen must-haves for people who love to cook and bake. However, despite looking quite similar, there is a distinct difference between the two....
thanksgiving-anne-quatrano-carrots-19-can-7004-d110790.jpg Credit: John Kernick Carrots The root vegetables are at their peak starting this month. While they come in all sorts of colors these days, the bright orange ones get their hue from beta-carotene, which may help reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers (especially when cooked). Carrots are also rich in potassium, vitamin B6, and iron. Make the most of their earthy sweetness in juices, soups, cakes, and more....
Wedding Planning Checklist and Laptop Credit: Milkos / Getty Images ` 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...
silken regular and firm tofu varieties Credit: Maria Robledo silken regular and firm tofu varieties Credit: Maria Robledo silken regular and firm tofu varieties Credit: Maria Robledo silken regular and firm tofu varieties Credit: Maria Robledo Whether you’re committed to meatless Mondays or just want to diversify your meals, tofu—the high-protein, low-fat, vitamin-and-mineral-rich food made by curdling soy milk, much as regular milk is curdled to make mozzarella—is a healthy and versatile option....
Selection of homemade condiments Credit: Courtesy of Melina Hammer ` 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...
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ribbon embroidered flowers Credit: Ailime / Getty Images ribbon embroidered flowers Credit: Ailime / Getty Images ribbon embroidered flowers Credit: Ailime / Getty Images ribbon embroidered flowers Credit: Ailime / Getty Images Embroidery with ribbons instead of floss, yarn, or thread creates designs with a distinctive three-dimensional quality. One of the many charms of this method is that the stitches, though simple, appear to be elaborate. As the silky strands are tugged through the fabric they twist and fold, resulting in lifelike petals, stems, and leaves....
Woman practicing yoga at home Credit: Westend61/Getty Images ` 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 Woman practicing yoga at home Credit: Westend61/Getty Images Woman practicing yoga at home Credit: Westend61/Getty Images...
` 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 When each new year rolls around, we often reflect on all of the meaningful experiences we shared over the last 12 months—especially if those months included a proposal or wedding....
` Net Worth Logo View Series Five Steps to Take Now to Catch Up on Retirement Savings How to Start a Retirement Fund at Any Life Stage How to Maximize Your Retirement Accounts Three Things You Need to Know If You’re Considering Early Retirement Tax season, for all of us, involves compiling documents that support any income, deductions, and credits claimed on your tax return. In the years of filing your taxes, how long should you hold onto these records?...
` 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 struggled to get a good night’s sleep, you likely know plenty about melatonin—both as a supplement and as a hormone in your body....
woman brushing yorkshire terrier with ponytail Credit: Ilona Shorokhova / Getty Images woman brushing yorkshire terrier with ponytail Credit: Ilona Shorokhova / Getty Images woman brushing yorkshire terrier with ponytail Credit: Ilona Shorokhova / Getty Images woman brushing yorkshire terrier with ponytail Credit: Ilona Shorokhova / Getty Images Having someone brush your hair might feel relaxing for you, but your dog is less likely to understand what’s going on. If not done correctly, the experience could be unpleasant or even traumatizing for your beloved pup....
When you see a stain—no matter if it’s sticky, greasy, or simply set in—you likely know which tools to reach for in getting rid of it. But what about the cleaning tasks that you don’t see? Think: smoke odors. Smells can be tricky to address because you can’t actually see improvements being made, but there are specific ways to erase the offending odor from your home, even when it’s as tricky as smoke....
mld106241_1010_washtub001.jpg mld106241_1010_washtub001.jpg mld106241_1010_washtub001.jpg mld106241_1010_washtub001.jpg When it’s time to do the laundry, there are a few hard-and-fast rules that you may already know: always separate your colors from your whites, use cold water for non-white items, and never put anything delicate into the dryer (especially if instructions advise “lay flat to dry”). But what about when it comes to washing clothes outside of your washing machine? For those who want to hand wash their clothing, you may wonder if the same rules apply: Do you still avoid mixing colors in a wash basin and what kinds of detergents should you use?...
hybrid star map seating chart Credit: Kate Sears Even in the happiest, healthiest relationships, arguments are a normal part of sharing your life with another person. As the years go on, you’ll probably learn how to deal with your significant other’s nuances. But another way to better understand that person you’re vowed to? Getting familiar with their star sign. We asked astrologer Kim Tigar, who has been studying the celestial bodies for 40 years, to give her best recommendation for handling an argument based on what day your partner was born....
This year’s extreme weather created more rain, heat, and bugs than ever before. Our roses and wildflowers have put forth extra blooms, and the pollen count is up. Just as with owners, the pollen, dust, bug bites, and mold can prompt allergies in our pets. While people with “hay fever” develop itchy eyes or scratchy throats and suffer sneeze attacks, allergic dogs more typically develop itchy skin, especially on their feet and ears....
bottle of olive oil on black countertop Credit: Bryan Gardner Since olive oil is such a staple in the kitchen, it seems like a no-brainer to leave it next to the stove. It’s convenient; it’s easy to tell when you’re running low; and it looks stylish, especially if you decant the oil into one of those cute glass cruets. Unfortunately, it’s also the worst possible way to store this essential ingredient because exposure to heat and light are two of oil’s worst enemies....
While it’s been long believed that walking at least 10,000 steps a day is important for our overall health, you might not need to get to that number in order to improve your wellness. According to a new study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, getting to 7,000 steps on a daily basis can protect the heart against artery complications and lessen chances of death by 70 percent in middle-age adults....
