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cocktail-bottles-078-d111826.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner THE TOOLS 8 1/2-inch-by-11-inch white sticker paperLabel clip artCircle punchScissors or guillotine trimmer187ml clear Champagne bottles FunnelRed Baron CapperCaps HOW-TO Download our label clip art and print onto sticker paper.Cut the circles with a circle punch; cut the strips with scissors or a guillotine trimmer.Make cocktails in large batches, taste test, then funnel it into individual bottles, and seal with a capper tool.Place a metal cap on top of the bottle and seal it by placing the capper on top of the cap and pressing down on both handles simultaneously....

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sara-matt-wedding-mom-0932-s111990-0715.jpg Credit: Alixann Loosle Photography Deciding who will help you shop for a wedding dress can be tricky, but your ultimate decisions should be based off of whose company you enjoy and whose opinions you respect. Some brides bring along just a couple of close friends while others are sure to have both their mom and future mother-in-law in tow. If you decide you’d like your soon-to-be MIL to be part of this important day, here are a few things to keep in mind when you ask her to join....

The countdown has officially begun, as we are now less than 25 days away until Christmas. The impending holiday comes with plenty of traditions, like taking time to celebrate with loved ones, listening to seasonal tunes, making festive cookies and treats for Santa Claus, and opening up gifts found beneath the Christmas tree. In the weeks leading up to the holiday, many people do their best to hide those presents from family members and friends, but that effort is not not always successful....

On This Page Cleaning Frequency Types of Hardwood Floors How to Clean Hardwood Floors Removing Scratches How to Remove Stains How to Keep Floors Clean Preserving Floor Quality Whether you are cleaning your kitchen cabinets and counters or scrubbing your bathtub, you likely have methods for freshening up your home’s most-touched surfaces down pat. But what about your floors? If you have hardwood flooring, you know the importance of regular maintenance—but wood can be finicky, and you don’t want it to scratch or warp....

caramelized mustard marmalade chicken Credit: Marcus Nilsson caramelized mustard marmalade chicken Credit: Marcus Nilsson caramelized mustard marmalade chicken Credit: Marcus Nilsson caramelized mustard marmalade chicken Credit: Marcus Nilsson On This Page How to Buy the Right Wings Fried vs. Baked Wings Prep and Warming Tips Serving Tips Preventing Double Dipping Whether you’re hosting a Super Bowl party or a casual weeknight gathering, you can’t go wrong with chicken wings. They’re fail-proof crowd-pleasers, especially on game day: According to the National Chicken Council, Americans ate nearly one-and-a-half billion chicken wings over Super Bowl weekend last year....

Sustainable gift-giving allows you to lower your environmental impact while helping your friends and family live more eco-friendly lives, but presenting piles of green gifts in conventional wrapping paper—which just ends up in the trash—sends a mixed message. “Traditional wrapping paper is often dyed, laminated, or made up of small, non-paper additives, such as glitter or plastics, which makes it a difficult item to recycle,” says Shaye DiPasquale of TerraCycle North America....

Jars of honey Credit: Marcus Nillson Jars of honey Credit: Marcus Nillson Jars of honey Credit: Marcus Nillson Jars of honey Credit: Marcus Nillson Honey is a natural sweetener that’s used in and on everything from tea to toast. The ingredient can be found in both sweet and savory recipes alike—and is particularly perfect for anyone who wants to avoid refined sweeteners. It’s also an ancient food: According to the National Honey Board, honey has been enjoyed by humans for over 8,000 years....

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Don’t let a lack of square footage fool you—the small corners and nooks in your home are teeming with design potential. “City dwellers know every square inch of a room is usable space,” says Cagney Krzywosinski of Hyphen & Co. “Corners are a spot that is often forgotten about and, in turn, end up collecting all your bits and bobs. To make the most of them, consider incorporating thoughtful surfaces and storage items....

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moda-operandi-lauren-santo-domingo-0515.jpg Moda Operandi cofounder Lauren Santo Domingo. | Credit: Daymion Mardel FOR THOSE WHO HAVEN’T VISITED MODA OPERANDI, CAN YOU SHARE WITH THEM WHAT THE SITE OFFERS AND WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE? Every woman has been there: You see a dress on a runway, fall in love with it, and then spend months wondering how you could get your hands on it. Enter Moda Operandi. We are the only place where you can preorder right off the runway, giving women the power to shop unedited collections months before they hit stores....

Negroni Cocktail Credit: Spencer Staats Negroni Cocktail Credit: Spencer Staats Negroni Cocktail Credit: Spencer Staats Negroni Cocktail Credit: Spencer Staats Looking for ways to become a more confident cook at home? Our food editors are here to help. Each week, we’re shining a spotlight on the exciting things happening in the Martha Stewart test kitchen. Our editors will share their best cooking tips, favorite products, new ideas, and more in our weekly series, Out of the Kitchen....

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Credit: Bryan Gardner Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Credit: Bryan Gardner Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Credit: Bryan Gardner Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Credit: Bryan Gardner To make creamy mashed potatoes at home that mimic the rich, buttery kind you’d find at your favorite steakhouse or French bistro, there are a few key things to keep in mind: First, make sure you’re using the right type of spud (our editors prefer Yukon golds), then get ready to add the hot milk, melted butter, and plenty of salt....

bowl of apples Credit: Getty Images bowl of apples Credit: Getty Images bowl of apples Credit: Getty Images bowl of apples Credit: Getty Images On This Page Storage Tips How Long Can Apples Last? Preventing Food Waste Whether you prefer Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Fuji, Red Delicious, or heirloom varietals, there are many types of apples to choose from at the grocery store or farmers’ market. No matter your favorite, the ideal apple will be crisp, juicy, sweet, and maybe a little tart, depending on the variety....

Mezcal Mexican drink with orange slices and worm salt Credit: GETTY IMAGES Mezcal Mexican drink with orange slices and worm salt Credit: GETTY IMAGES Mezcal Mexican drink with orange slices and worm salt Credit: GETTY IMAGES Mezcal Mexican drink with orange slices and worm salt Credit: GETTY IMAGES On This Page Mezcal vs. Tequila How Each Is Made Comparing the Taste Aged vs. Young Spirits Have you noticed more and more bottles of mezcal and tequila on the shelves of your local liquor store lately?...

An integral part of being the best-possible houseguest? Keeping things tidy. It goes without saying that it’s important to clean up after yourself in common areas like the bathroom, kitchen, or living room when you’re visiting a loved one’s home, but what about the room in which you’re staying? Should you make the bed every single day? And when your visit comes to an end, should you offer to strip the sheets before you leave, or does the responsibility fall upon your host?...

Though the humble toothbrush has been around—in some form or other—for 5,000 years, the nylon-bristled toothbrush we use today was invented in 1938. No matter how much the oral hygiene instrument evolves over the years, one thing remains the same: It has a dirty job, ridding the mouth of plaque and freshening breath. Today, though, there’s a relatively new device that’s gaining in popularity, promising to keep your bristles a little bit cleaner: the toothbrush sanitizer ($11....

Ever gotten a blowout only to have it fall flat within an hour of leaving the salon? We have been there—and would wager that your stylist didn’t apply the appropriate products to maintain your look’s volume. That’s where hair texturizers come in. These formulas are usually sprays and work to give body and lift to even the flattest of hair types. To learn more about their perks, we asked some experts for their insight....

When you need a topping for a stack of pancakes at breakfast, you probably reach for maple syrup, but that’s not the only way to use this popular tree syrup. It can serve as a drink sweetener and even an ingredient in a vinaigrette to dress your salad. The same (and more) can be said for another tree syrup: birch. Birch syrup is a sugar syrup made by concentrating sap from birch trees....