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Red stand mixer on kitchen counter Credit: Dmitry_Evs / Getty Images Red stand mixer on kitchen counter Credit: Dmitry_Evs / Getty Images Red stand mixer on kitchen counter Credit: Dmitry_Evs / Getty Images Red stand mixer on kitchen counter Credit: Dmitry_Evs / Getty Images You’re probably familiar with the traditional creaming method. Most cake and muffin recipes use it; they instruct bakers to incorporate fat (most often butter) into the batter by creaming it first with sugar before adding other ingredients like eggs, flour, and leaveners....

Sunset at the Beach Credit: Vicki Smith/Getty Images Sunset at the Beach Credit: Vicki Smith/Getty Images Sunset at the Beach Credit: Vicki Smith/Getty Images Sunset at the Beach Credit: Vicki Smith/Getty Images 2020 was certainly the strangest year many of us have ever lived through. Now, NASA scientists are releasing another staggering statistic about the past 12 months: Earth’s global average surface temperature in 2020 tied with 2016 as the warmest year on record....

vintage wedding couple with foliage cake topper Credit: Graham Pollack Premarital counseling is always a good idea-whether you think you need it or not-since it’s an easy way to see if you and your partner are on the same page about a variety of different topics. That’s why some officiants and religious venues won’t even allow you to tie the knot without at least a handful of these sessions first....

Phillipa Soo and Steven Pasquale Credit: Phillipa Soo via Instagram Congrats are in order for two stars-Broadway actress Phillipa Soo and actor Steven Pasquale are married! The couple tied the knot on Sunday in what appears to be New York City. Jesse Tyler Ferguson, a guest at the event, made the news official on Instagram. “A TOAST TO THE GROOM, TO THE BRIDE,” he wrote, adding “congrats to our beautiful friends....

julia mitchell wedding guests cocktail hour Credit: Landon Jacob Photography When it comes time to create the guest list for your wedding, you’ll inevitably have to make some tough choices. Obviously, you’ll put your dearest family members and longtime friends on the list, and you’ll probably include a few work pals, too. Then your mom asks if you’re inviting your boss. The boss? You weren’t planning to, but now you’re wondering what the protocol is....

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how-to-include-mob-stepmom-in-wedding-day-three-laughing-wedding-0316.jpg Credit: Siri Stafford/ Getty Images Being the mother of the bride comes with many responsibilities. Moms are often relied upon to help select the perfect wedding dress, throw a bridal shower, serve as a sounding board for key décor and food decisions, and deal with relatives who won’t stop pestering you with questions. But their chief responsibility, says lifestyle and etiquette expert Elaine Swann, is to be supportive. Explains the pro, “You should look for every opportunity to be a listening ear and be there for your child as opposed to being a problem-steer clear of being a problem....

Bedroom with illustrated wallpaper Credit: Courtesy of Chasing Paper Bedroom with illustrated wallpaper Credit: Courtesy of Chasing Paper Bedroom with illustrated wallpaper Credit: Courtesy of Chasing Paper Bedroom with illustrated wallpaper Credit: Courtesy of Chasing Paper Removable wallpaper is the gift that keeps on giving. Affordable and simple to install, these peel-and-stick coverings are made with low-tack adhesive, which makes them a foolproof way to spruce up your place in a pinch....

` 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’ve been dyeing your hair for years, you’ve likely learned a thing or two about color maintenance—namely, how often to schedule touch-ups and the types of at-home products that extend the look of your color....

Many of us reach for a cup of tea when we want to relax or wake up, but there are so many other reasons why you might want to steep a pot. Tea has a long and storied history of doing a body good: Chinese and Indian cultures are well known for their tea-drinking cultures, with medicinal usage going back thousands of years. From liver health and digestion to metabolism and mood, tea’s benefits are surprisingly wide-ranging....

Everything from a “Ring of Fire” Solar Eclipse to a Total Lunar Eclipse have been in our view from Earth in just the last couple of years, and now there is another eclipse that can catch your attention in the near future. Thanks to a full micro beaver moon, you’ll be able to catch a partial lunar eclipse on November 19. What is a beaver moon, exactly? According to Mental Floss, it’s the first, and often the only, full moon in November; because beaver furs have historically been purchased during this month in North America, the moon got its moniker from this practice....

Vegetarian Bolognese Bucatini Credit: Con Poulos Vegetarian Bolognese Bucatini Credit: Con Poulos Vegetarian Bolognese Bucatini Credit: Con Poulos Vegetarian Bolognese Bucatini Credit: Con Poulos If you want to have a romantic dinner that you can safely enjoy at home, our tips will guide you through creating a one-of-a-kind experience just right for Valentine’s Day. Just as you would make proper dinner reservations, mark your calendar with the time you’ll plan to sit down to eat....

Over time, well-loved shoes can develop odors that are difficult to conceal. This happens when sweat soaks through the materials of your shoes, allowing odor-causing bacteria to develop deep within. This doesn’t mean that your shoes are destined for the trash or that you’ll have to live with smelly soles forever. According to our expert, the best way to deal with shoe odor is to target the moisture buildup directly, both by allowing your shoes to dry out completely in-between wears and by treating them with moisture-proofing products....

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madeleine-00-0911mld107573.jpg Credit: Tara Donne Most home cooks, at least in this country, have never baked madeleines. But there’s no reason to be intimidated by the French tea cakes – anyone with a mixer and the right pan can turn them out. Consider one of various legends of the madeleine’s origin: It involves a hurried cook filling aspic molds with batter; the small portions and pretty shapes meant they baked quickly and could be delivered right to the table without embellishment....

Before you followed Martha on Instagram, you looked forward to learning from her on the air—and you still can. The Best of the Martha Show takes you right back into our founder’s studio to rediscover her most timeless homekeeping tips and Good Things, galore. Whether grown indoors or outside, plants and flowers are striking ways to integrate natural greenery into any space. However, the more plants you bring into your home garden or interior, the harder it can be to remember to water, mist, spray, and fertilize each at the appropriate times....

Winter conditions can pose a threat to any home. Ace Hardware’s home expert, Lou Manfredini, says that those who live in communities with freezing temperatures will often face two main problems: frozen pipes and ice damns on roofs and gutters. But even when inclement weather poses a threat, you can combat these issues in no time. “Always remember a well-maintained home is worth more,” he says. “By doing the little things, your home will be easier to live in, look better, and add more to your personal bottom line....

Kitchen at modern house with white interior design and cabinets Credit: brizmaker / GETTY IMAGES Kitchen at modern house with white interior design and cabinets Credit: brizmaker / GETTY IMAGES Kitchen at modern house with white interior design and cabinets Credit: brizmaker / GETTY IMAGES Kitchen at modern house with white interior design and cabinets Credit: brizmaker / GETTY IMAGES Are your kitchen cabinets working for you? If not, now’s the perfect time to look at them with fresh eyes....

Flower garden in backyard Credit: Aiselin82 / Getty Images Flower garden in backyard Credit: Aiselin82 / Getty Images Flower garden in backyard Credit: Aiselin82 / Getty Images Flower garden in backyard Credit: Aiselin82 / Getty Images Climbing temperatures signal the true start of the summer gardening season—and while you’ll have months to tinker with your shrubs, trees, and flowers, there are a few things to achieve right at summer’s start to ensure your most bountiful garden yet....

upward-facing dog pose Credit: fizkes/Getty Images Releasing your sorest, achiest spots isn’t simply about stretching your muscles. In fact, it may not be about that at all. Experts say that understanding fascia, the layers of collagen‐based connective tissue weaving through your body, could be the key to untangling tightness. Fascia is separated by a slippery lubricant called hyaluronan, which allows the tissue and its neighboring muscles to glide over one another....