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brianna with bridesmaids holding fall-colored bouquets Credit: Elizabeth LaDuca ` 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...

kati erik wedding reception space Credit: Jenny Quicksall ` 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...

people having picnic Credit: Valeriia Sviridova / Getty Images ` Mastering the Holiday Meal Franchise Logo View Series Planning a Picnic? Here’s How to Pull It Off Smoothly, From Packing Your Tote to Choosing the Perfect Location What to Cook on the Grill This Father’s Day Make Mom Lunch Not Brunch with Our Marvelous Mostly Make-Ahead Menu Mother’s Day Baking Projects You and Your Mom Can Tackle Together people having picnic Credit: Valeriia Sviridova / Getty Images people having picnic Credit: Valeriia Sviridova / Getty Images...

By Erica Sloan and Alexandra Churchill On a sweltering summer day, nothing is better than cooling off with a swim. If you don’t have your own pool (or have a good friend with one in their backyard), you still have options: Many municipalities have public pools open to residents, but they’re often associated with a fee. What’s more, you can sometimes encounter unsanitary conditions due to too-low pH levels, harsh chemicals like chlorine that wreak havoc on hair and skin, and jockeying for your spot in the water with fellow swimmers....

Walking into your first appointment with a new dermatologist might seem nerve-wracking—especially if you have a particular concern to address or if you haven’t changed doctors in years. Luckily, these professionals are here to make you feel as comfortable as possible when you sit down in their chair. With that said, preparing a few questions ahead of time might help you make the most of the initial visit and ease any anxiety....

ham-002-mld109723.jpg Credit: Jonathan Lovekin When you think of Easter do you picture spring flowers, colorfully decorated eggs, and sugar cookies made to look like adorable chicks? If you’re like most people, you probably think of your holiday meal, too. Like Thanksgiving and turkey, Easter has that traditional main dish that defines the holiday meal-Easter ham. Whether for dinner or for brunch, serving ham at Easter has become expected. That’s not to say we don’t enjoy this tasty food throughout the year....

How you launder your beach towels may not be something you’ve thought very deeply about, but it’s time for you to give their care some extra consideration. Ultimately, beach towels are quite different than bath iterations-they take more of a beating and are often caked with sand, sweat, sunscreen, and the occasional ketchup or rosé stain at the end of a day at the seashore. That said, it’s important to wash them properly....

Growing microgreens at home for salad Credit: GETTY IMAGES Growing microgreens at home for salad Credit: GETTY IMAGES Growing microgreens at home for salad Credit: GETTY IMAGES Growing microgreens at home for salad Credit: GETTY IMAGES On This Page Indoor Growing Outdoor Growing Microgreen Varieties Harvesting Tips True to their name, microgreens are young seedlings of leafy green vegetables and herbs. They’re also chock full of nutritional benefits, like antioxidants and vitamins C, K, and E....

moss stitch in knitting Credit: Amanda Mustard Illustrations Have you mastered the seed stitch? Then it’s time to try a modified version, called the moss stitch. In knitting, the moss stitch is sometimes called the American moss stitch. That’s because seed stitch and British moss stitch are used interchangeably, and often result in confusion in how you read a knitting pattern. How do you tell the difference between them? Instead of alternating the pattern every row for the seed stitch, you work two rows of the same sequence of knits and purls before you alternate them for the moss stitch....

baked ziti with sausage and bechamel Credit: Lennart Weibull baked ziti with sausage and bechamel Credit: Lennart Weibull baked ziti with sausage and bechamel Credit: Lennart Weibull baked ziti with sausage and bechamel Credit: Lennart Weibull Sunday evenings call for spectacular dinners, and we think baked ziti is one of the dishes that best fits the bill. Armed with a fabulous recipe and a foolproof technique, we think you’ll see that this dish can be so much more than a standby family supper....

martha, ellen pompeo, and snoop dogg at the opening of The Bedford Credit: Courtesy of Caesars Rewards martha, ellen pompeo, and snoop dogg at the opening of The Bedford Credit: Courtesy of Caesars Rewards martha, ellen pompeo, and snoop dogg at the opening of The Bedford Credit: Courtesy of Caesars Rewards martha, ellen pompeo, and snoop dogg at the opening of The Bedford Credit: Courtesy of Caesars Rewards The moment has finally come: Martha’s first-ever restaurant, The Bedford by Martha Stewart, is officially open for business!...

Ready to retire the old rule of no whites after Labor Day? When it comes to white wines, we’re here to say that they are most definitely not just for summer. Winter white wines can offer a welcomed reprieve from the heavy reds mostly closely associated with the season. What’s more, you’ll find that some white wines even pair better with your favorite winter dishes than reds do. glasses of white wine Credit: Janelle Jones Chardonnay How to match a hearty and deliciously cozy wintertime dish like Brown Rice and Mushroom Soup with a white wine?...

It’s the season for doing exhilarating things, and few games are more fun than visiting an escape room. Filled with hidden clues and challenging puzzles, escape rooms are an adventurous way to practice your problem-solving skills and let off some steam. And if you and your friends or family can’t visit an escape room in-person this Halloween, virtual reality is the next best thing. “Virtual escape rooms are live online escape room experiences,” explains Teddy Cheek of The Escape Game....

If jetting off to Tuscany, Italy, to hunt for truffles isn’t in the cards for you right now, know that there are plenty of foraging experiences that exist at forests, oceans, and parks within the United States. Foraging is considered a new form of tourism, and you may even be able to book a one-stop shop that includes overnight accommodations and meals at a resort or hotel, with a guided trek included....

book cover of "Very Good Things" by Martha Stewart Credit: Ryan Liebe book cover of "Very Good Things" by Martha Stewart Credit: Ryan Liebe book cover of “Very Good Things” by Martha Stewart Credit: Ryan Liebe book cover of “Very Good Things” by Martha Stewart Credit: Ryan Liebe When we discover a solution that makes cooking, cleaning, or homekeeping easier and more beautiful, Martha always wants to share it. Her new book, Martha Stewart’s Very Good Things ($18....

Woman walking in Iceland Credit: Jordan Siemens / Getty Images Woman walking in Iceland Credit: Jordan Siemens / Getty Images Woman walking in Iceland Credit: Jordan Siemens / Getty Images Woman walking in Iceland Credit: Jordan Siemens / Getty Images With waterfalls, volcanoes, and fjords, it’s no wonder Iceland is one of the most sought-after vacation destinations. But even if you can’t get to the Northern European country, you can still draw inspiration from its food....

The Farmers’ Almanac has officially released their 2022 winter forecast. While their predictions won’t delight those who hate change—expect back-and-forth weather patterns across the country—for the most part, winter won’t be harsh. The season will be relatively normal this year. Ahead, we spoke to Sandi Duncan, philom., the managing editor of the Farmers’ Almanac, to discover exactly what you need to know before Old Man Winter shows his chilly face in your region....

From their very first coos and smiles, many parents wonder where their babies got their unique mannerisms from. Now, according to a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry, researchers are saying that the individual behavioral traits actually develop the moment a baby is born. “Our main findings show that soon after birth, greater connectivity between frontal and parietal brain regions is linked to improved behavioral regulation in human infants,” Dr....

skinny snowflake pattern 2 step h Credit: Anne Weil Puff stitch is abbreviated in patterns as ps, and it’s important to pay attention to the crochet pattern for how many loops should be in the stitch. Some patterns also tell you how tall to make the loops so they match the height of another stitch, such as a double crochet. Use this stitch in crochet projects that you want to have some texture....

Raw chicken wings on cutting board Credit: Candice Bell / Getty Images Raw chicken wings on cutting board Credit: Candice Bell / Getty Images Raw chicken wings on cutting board Credit: Candice Bell / Getty Images Raw chicken wings on cutting board Credit: Candice Bell / Getty Images On This Page Parts of a Chicken Wing How to Buy Chicken Wings How to Cut a Chicken Wing Don't Toss the Wing Tips Wings are the perfect appetizer to serve at a party, whether it’s for a game day gathering or a casual backyard cookout....