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Growing your own produce in your garden is a simple way to ensure you always have fresh, delicious fruits and vegetables at your fingertips. Another benefit associated with starting our own backyard garden? You can save money at the grocery store. According to a new survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Tower Garden, 65 percent of people started their own gardens during this past year; out of this group of survey participants, 75 percent noted that it’s their new hobby, 86 percent have eaten their food, and 39 percent saved money on produce because they now have to buy less....

Owls perch themselves on branches and hoot into the great outdoors on any given night, but these animals also play a big role when it comes to being spooky symbols of Halloween. According to Adrienne Mayor, a classical folklorist and ancient historian and professor in the classics department at Stanford University, owls have always had a history of scaring people and have become a spooky symbol in society. “As fierce, nocturnal flying predators, owls have been associated with witches, who also fly about at night doing dark deeds,” she said....

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Even those people who love to sing along to their favorite songs in the car will tell you that listening back to a recording of their own voices can be cringeworthy. As it turns out, there’s a scientific reason behind this reaction. Neel Bhatt, an assistant professor of otolaryngology at the University of Washington, told CNN that his work as a surgeon usually involves him recording his patients with voice problems to determine if his treatments went smoothly....

One hour back or one hour forward may seem insignificant in the grand scheme of things but the reality is that this twice-yearly reset isn’t so easy on our internal clocks. Daylight saving time will end on November 7 this year, and people across the country (and in many other countries) will turn their clocks back one hour; this means the days will get shorter and the sun will set earlier until next spring, when the clocks jump forward and one hour of sleep is lost again....

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Midsection Of Woman Doing Household Chores At Home Credit: Crystal Sing / GETTY IMAGES Midsection Of Woman Doing Household Chores At Home Credit: Crystal Sing / GETTY IMAGES Midsection Of Woman Doing Household Chores At Home Credit: Crystal Sing / GETTY IMAGES Midsection Of Woman Doing Household Chores At Home Credit: Crystal Sing / GETTY IMAGES On This Page Grease Protein (Like Blood or Yolk) Fruit or Vegetables Grass Mud Wine Coffee or Tea Chocolate Wax or Gum Lipstick Sauces Ink Whether it’s from cooking dinner or doing work in your garden, getting a few stains on your clothes is a common occurrence....

woman making tie-dye baby clothes Credit: Kemal Yildirim / Getty Images woman making tie-dye baby clothes Credit: Kemal Yildirim / Getty Images woman making tie-dye baby clothes Credit: Kemal Yildirim / Getty Images woman making tie-dye baby clothes Credit: Kemal Yildirim / Getty Images If you’re an avid tie-dyer, then you likely already know the importance of wearing protective gear—tie-dye stains can be tough to remove, but accidents happen even to seasoned pros....

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boot tray for home entrance Credit: Kirsten Francis boot tray for home entrance Credit: Kirsten Francis boot tray for home entrance Credit: Kirsten Francis boot tray for home entrance Credit: Kirsten Francis There are many reasons to have a “no shoes” policy in your home—cleaner floors and better health, to start. But does asking your guests to take theirs off as soon as they cross your threshold cross the line?...

homekeeping-tableware-062-d111521.jpg Credit: Aaron Dyer Crystal CLEANING Skip the dishwasher (even if it has a crystal setting), as it will etch fine glassware and make it cloudy over time; hand-wash it instead. Begin by cushioning the sink with a towel and filling it with hot, soapy water. “Wash crystal apart from greasy cookware,” says Chris Ely, an estate-management consultant in New York City. Finish by drying it with a dish towel that hasn’t been laundered with fabric softener, which can leave a residue....

gordon-ramsay-for-royal-doulton-0716.jpg We sat down with Gordon Ramsay to get the inside scoop on his new Royal Doulton Union Street Café china collection, and not only did the world-renowned chef let us in on the inspiration for his new line, but he also gave us his best wedding and dinner party tips and the most essential items for every couple’s registry. And who better to take dinner party advice from than the master chef himself?...

In the chaos that is every day life, Mary Pat Peters of CenterPeace Garden Design, a firm that specializes in planning meditation gardens, says it’s important to carve out a space for peace. “In contemporary life, we’re busy and over scheduled, tasked with managing kids or aging parents, jobs, and more,” says Peters. No wonder mindfulness in its various practices—meditation, yoga, prayer, and more—is a hot topic these days. woman meditating in tropical garden Credit: KristinaJovanovic / Getty Images Nature has long offered us a chance to reconnect, and creating a meditation garden—also known as a sanctuary garden or contemplative garden—can be one step you take towards feeling calmer and more balanced....

green-bean casserole with chestnuts and buttered breadcrumbs served in a white casserole dish Credit: Con Poulos green-bean casserole with chestnuts and buttered breadcrumbs served in a white casserole dish Credit: Con Poulos green-bean casserole with chestnuts and buttered breadcrumbs served in a white casserole dish Credit: Con Poulos green-bean casserole with chestnuts and buttered breadcrumbs served in a white casserole dish Credit: Con Poulos During the cold winter months, we’re all about making and eating warming comfort foods....

portrait of author and illustrator lindsay gardner Credit: Courtesy of Workman / Smeeta Mahanti portrait of author and illustrator lindsay gardner Credit: Courtesy of Workman / Smeeta Mahanti portrait of author and illustrator lindsay gardner Credit: Courtesy of Workman / Smeeta Mahanti portrait of author and illustrator lindsay gardner Credit: Courtesy of Workman / Smeeta Mahanti Throughout the ages, women have been at the stove and running the kitchen, feeding family and friends home-cooked meals that come straight from the heart....

Miranda Kerr and Evan Spiegel at wedding Credit: Miranda Kerr via Instagram Miranda Kerr and Evan Spiegel wed quietly in May. The celebration-hosting under 50 guests-was held at the couple’s home. Now, Vogue is spilling on the high-profile wedding, including everything we’d ever hoped to know about Kerr’s custom Dior dress. The beautiful bride was inspired by Grace Kelly, and that’s just a taste of the big-day’s incredible details. “A dress that fully covers you creates a sense of purity and mystery,” shared Kerr of picking her wedding gown....

cilantro-chutney-chicken-094-d113096.jpg Credit: Lennart Weibull cilantro-chutney-chicken-094-d113096.jpg Credit: Lennart Weibull cilantro-chutney-chicken-094-d113096.jpg Credit: Lennart Weibull cilantro-chutney-chicken-094-d113096.jpg Credit: Lennart Weibull The slow cooker is a great tool for cooking chicken—but not for the same reasons you’d list when it comes to cooking, say, pork shoulder or beef short ribs. Poultry is generally a quick-cooking protein, so there are more efficient ways to get a chicken dinner on the table when time is of the essence....

Summer means sunny, warm weather and with it, unfortunately, an abundance of fleas and ticks. While your dog enjoys the great outdoors, it’s important to make sure that your canine friend is fully protected against these parasites. Ticks are very small arachnids that stick their heads into a host to feed off of their blood. “Tick prevention is important because ticks can carry many diseases such as Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever,” explains Laura Pletz, DVM and scientific services manager at Royal Canin....

thd-dunemere2-mrkt-0113.jpg Size up the space: Multiply the width by the height of the wall to determine the square footage, which will tell you how much material you’ll need. Account for an extra 10 percent of tile just to be safe. 2. Know the focal points: The eye is naturally drawn to two areas in the kitchen –- the space above the range, and above the sink. Those are the spots to concentrate elaborate designs....

` 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 You may not be present for your entire cocktail hour (most couples take some photos during this time), but it’s a very crucial time in between the ceremony and reception that needs to be planned out in detail....