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As far as wash day goes, people usually have their favorite shampoos and conditioners on deck and a hair dryer on standby to get wet strands back to their natural (albeit more manicured) state. But it’s important to remember that you can achieve those coveted good hair days sans hot tools. Consider air-drying, instead. “One of the main benefits of air-drying is that you get to see what the natural hair pattern is without forcefully telling your hair what to do,” says celebrity hairstylist Christin Brown....

martha stewart blonde bob hairstyle Credit: Martha Stewart via Instagram martha stewart blonde bob hairstyle Credit: Martha Stewart via Instagram martha stewart blonde bob hairstyle Credit: Martha Stewart via Instagram martha stewart blonde bob hairstyle Credit: Martha Stewart via Instagram Martha has beautiful skin—and has always prioritized and followed a high-quality skin care regimen. While she has amassed several complexion care tips and tricks (she swears by baby oil!) that she turns to at home, our founder knows the importance of regular, professional facials, which she receives at the Mario Badescu Skin Care spa in New York City....

paperwhites flowers Credit: Getty / bigworld paperwhites flowers Credit: Getty / bigworld paperwhites flowers Credit: Getty / bigworld paperwhites flowers Credit: Getty / bigworld If you aren’t already growing paperwhites in your garden, then now’s the time to get started. “Paperwhites are a showy perennial with bright white petals and blue-green leaves that give off a sweet, musky fragrance,” says Valerie Ghitelman, VP of product development, design, and sourcing at 1-800-Flowers....

Spinning in place is an action rarely seen in nature, and yet it comes easily to the dreidel. Just a flick of the forefinger and thumb, and it’s off, whirling away like a top. In time it slows, wobbles, and finally clatters to a halt. A single letter faces upward—if it’s gimel, you’ve won. This is the game of dreidels, a traditional amusement during Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. Enjoyed primarily by children, it’s fast paced and easy to play, with its four simple rules conveniently embossed on the dreidel itself....

slingback chair DIY project material Credit: Peter Ardito By Lisa Butterworth slingback chair DIY project material Credit: Peter Ardito slingback chair DIY project material Credit: Peter Ardito slingback chair DIY project material Credit: Peter Ardito Sitting pretty: That’ll be you, once you’ve freshened up a classic sling chair with this quick-sew secret. An 18-inch-wide table runner is exactly the right width to replace the seat—and these crisp options conveniently come by the yard, according to Living’s style editor at large Naomi deMañana, who envisioned this idea....

Yellow Maize Polenta Flour corn Credit: gojak / Getty Images Yellow Maize Polenta Flour corn Credit: gojak / Getty Images Yellow Maize Polenta Flour corn Credit: gojak / Getty Images Yellow Maize Polenta Flour corn Credit: gojak / Getty Images On This Page Why Corn Is a Grain Nutrition Corn in Different Forms Nixtamalization Every summer, fresh corn appears in the market that’s juicy, sweet, and ready to be tossed into salads, roasted, boiled and served with butter dripping from its kernels, or dropped into a creamy chowder....

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. New carpeting and rugs can be a big investment for a homeowner. That’s why it’s important to know how to remove dirt and stains from your fabric floor coverings....

Ground beef recall Credit: Erik Isakson / Getty Images Ground beef recall Credit: Erik Isakson / Getty Images Ground beef recall Credit: Erik Isakson / Getty Images Ground beef recall Credit: Erik Isakson / Getty Images Lakeside Refrigerated Services is recalling more than 120,000 pounds of ground beef due to possible E. coli bacteria contamination, according to an announcement made Monday by the United States Department of Agriculture. “The problem was discovered during routine Food Safety and Inspection Service testing of imported products....

napkin-triangle-mwd110589.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner Follow the step-by-step diagrams below to create this five-sided fold. The dotted line shows where the creases should appear, while the curved arrows indicate where you need to flip over the fabric. For a crisper look, iron the napkins before and after folding. napkin-fold-triangle-step-1-1214.jpg napkin-fold-triangle-step-2-1214.jpg napkin-fold-triangle-step-3-1214.jpg napkin-fold-triangle-step-4-1214.jpg napkin-fold-triangle-step-5-1214.jpg napkin-fold-triangle-step-6-1214.jpg napkin-fold-triangle-step-7-1214.jpg ` 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...

chef amy chaplin and son at famers market Credit: Courtesy of Amy Chaplin ` 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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For as big and bushy as we want our hydrangeas to become, if the blooms get too heavy or the leaves too expansive, you could have a problem. “Warm temperatures and humid conditions can cause the stems of your hydrangeas to weaken and the blooms to flop over,” explains gardening expert Melinda Myers. “Much like weeds, plants can overgrow when exposed to too much moisture.” hydrangea bushes lining a path Credit: Getty / Akasaka Shinsuke / EyeEm And while, in most cases, a drooping hydrangea isn’t a major cause for concern, Myers says that it could damage the appearance of the flowering blooms, which isn’t a good look for a garden....

grilled vegetarian stuffed peppers Credit: Armando Rafael ` 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 grilled vegetarian stuffed peppers Credit: Armando Rafael grilled vegetarian stuffed peppers Credit: Armando Rafael...

Fresh out of oven apple tart with cinnamon. Cropped shot of woman's hands taking out the pie baked to golden crust from the electric stove. Credit: GETTY IMAGES Fresh out of oven apple tart with cinnamon. Cropped shot of woman's hands taking out the pie baked to golden crust from the electric stove. Credit: GETTY IMAGES Fresh out of oven apple tart with cinnamon. Cropped shot of woman’s hands taking out the pie baked to golden crust from the electric stove....

snowy winter display Credit: Emily Delamater Photography Who says winter brides have to miss out on a dreamy outdoor wedding? Certainly not us! With a little extra planning and smart attention to detail, it’s possible to have an enjoyable outdoor celebration no matter when you’re tying the knot. To figure out exactly how to get it done, we tapped pros in two cold climates: Mandy Connor, owner of Hummingbird Bridal and Events in Boston, Massachusetts, and Claudia Rollin, owner of Harlow & Dahlia Events in Burlington, Vermont....

If you ever feel bad about hiding medicine in your pet’s treats or saying “Let’s go for a walk” when you’re really taking them to the vet, you’re not alone. A new survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Vetster found that a majority of respondents feel like they don’t do enough for their pets. The main source of their guilt? Dishonestly. Eighty percent of the survey participants say they feel remorseful when lying to their furry friends....

wedding reception Credit: Michael & Carina Photography Does this scenario sound familiar: There are 150 people you’d like to invite to your wedding but space limitations at the chapel you booked leave only enough room for 75. Or, in another scenario, you’ve always dreamed of a small, immediate-family-only ceremony, followed by a dance-til-you-drop party for 200 later that night or another weekend. In both situations, you want to invite fewer people to the ceremony than to the reception....

sally bridal shower group photo in front of desserts Credit: Donna Lam Photography ` 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...

Thanksgiving is just days away, and that means the countdown is on to the big meal and family gatherings. While you can enjoy this day of gratitude anywhere, per The New York Times, WalletHub shared the 10 best and worst places in the United States to celebrate based on five categories. “Celebrations and traditions” was based on the amount of community celebrations, holiday stores, and internet-related searches, “cost and affordability” included the local price of turkey, trimmings, and the amount of affordable restaurants and hotels, “safety and accessibility” featured the vaccination rates, crime, pedestrian and auto safety, flight delays, and traffic, “giving thanks” included volunteer opportunities and charitable organizations and contributions, and “weather” was factored by the temperature and conditions on Thanksgiving in comparison to the national average....

Acne is never fun. To add insult to injury, these blemishes can also have lasting effects, even long after the bumps themselves are gone. Dermatologists call these marks acne scars or hyperpigmentation, depending on the type of spot. And while every iteration requires a specific treatment, with the right game plan, scar reduction (and even removal) is possible. To better understand what acne scars are and the best ways to treat them, we asked Dr....