Why Martha Stewart Uses Bar Cloths Instead Of Paper Towels

If there’s one thing we’ve learned to expect from Martha, it’s that she always has a new trick up her sleeve. Even after countless cooking demonstrations, delicious recipes, gardening tips, and clever advice on how to make everyday life easier and more beautiful, our founder always surprises—and delights—us with genius ideas. During a recent Instagram Live, Martha shared that she uses bar cloths instead of paper towels in her kitchen and all around her house....

February 16, 2022 · 2 min · 297 words · Lisa Stern

Why You Should Use String Lights At Your Wedding According To Wedding Planners

single long table under hanging greenery and string lights Credit: Abby Jiu 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...

February 16, 2022 · 3 min · 637 words · Jean Cline

14 Cool Wedding Shoes For Your Groom

kate-joe-wedding-groomsmen-0260-s111816-0215.jpg Credit: Collin Hughes Berluti Alessandro Lace-Up Box Calf Leather Shoe The below simple lace-up shoe is made from a single piece of leather, and the design dates back to 1895. The epitome of clean, classic style, these shoes will last you for years ($1,850, neimanmarcus.com). wedding-shoes-john-paul-tran-2-0815 Tom Ford Austin Cap Toe Brougue Want a shoe that speaks classic and sophisticated? Try these Tom Ford Austin Cap Toe Brougues. The name alone says it all-they’re perfect if you want to get married in understated style....

February 15, 2022 · 8 min · 1514 words · Kathy Johnson

9 Healing Plants You Should Surround Yourself With

woman holding plant Credit: skynesher / Getty Images Imagine a location with a built-in natural apothecary that has healing potions, healthy CO2 balanced air, and energy that is blooming with so much positivity you can actually feel it. Welcome to your home with healing plants. Adding plants can transform your abode from just a place to lay your head to a certified zen den for all things self-care. Especially when growing and surrounding yourself with certain medicinal plants in your indoor or outdoor garden....

February 15, 2022 · 11 min · 2312 words · Helen Walker

An Easy Easter Dinner Menu With Roast Lamb And Spring Vegetables

easter lamb menu Credit: John Kernick easter lamb menu Credit: John Kernick easter lamb menu Credit: John Kernick easter lamb menu Credit: John Kernick This Easter, celebrate with a special springtime menu that’s a cinch to make. Pair roasted lamb with plenty of seasonal vegetables that are also all cooked in the oven. The lamb and the baby Yukon Gold potatoes are up first—they share the same lemon, rosemary, and garlic marinade and are roasted together....

February 15, 2022 · 3 min · 535 words · Nathan Owen

Glyphosate Residue Free Food Label Explained

woman in supermarket aisle Credit: Getty Images/PeopleImages woman in supermarket aisle Credit: Getty Images/PeopleImages woman in supermarket aisle Credit: Getty Images/PeopleImages woman in supermarket aisle Credit: Getty Images/PeopleImages From organic and gluten-free to animal welfare certifications, there are a dizzying number of information labels on food products these days, but one you should pay attention to is the Glyphosate Residue Free certification. The green, circular label is popping up on food and supplement labels....

February 15, 2022 · 3 min · 474 words · Jane Beatty

Here S How To Recycle Old Flip Flops

third oak sustainable flip flops Scout flip flops, $30, explorethirdoak.com | Credit: Courtesy of Third Oak There’s nothing like slipping into your favorite flops to beat the heat (and show off a beach-ready pedi). And while they may be an affordable and comfy shoe choice, they can quickly become costly for the environment. Often made from synthetic rubber, the average flip flop-and primary shoe choice for over 3 billion people worldwide-will not only release harmful chemicals as it breaks down in landfills, but it’ll more likely end up in the ocean as part of the 8 million tons of plastic polluting marine life annually....

February 15, 2022 · 6 min · 1142 words · Mark Hill

Here S Why Bullet Journals Are So Effective Plus How To Make Your Own

The bullet journal is quickly gaining popularity as an organizational method. The bullet journal is quickly gaining popularity as an organizational method. The bullet journal is quickly gaining popularity as an organizational method. The bullet journal is quickly gaining popularity as an organizational method. How many times have you picked up your notebook, promising to log an entry daily, only to gradually lose practice as your life gets busy? Now it’s collecting dust and the pages are left mostly blank....

February 15, 2022 · 4 min · 699 words · Frankie Gaines

Is Mouth Wash Necessary

Brushing your teeth is the first step to cleaning and brightening your smile, but there are other important parts of a good dental hygiene routine that you should remember: namely, swishing mouthwash between every tooth. “Mouthwashes are used to freshen breath, however, it has many other benefits such as reducing tooth decay, reducing gum inflammation, whitening teeth, and preventing gum disease,” Dr. Jeffrey Sulitzer, D.M.D., chief clinical officer with SmileDirectClub, says....

February 15, 2022 · 2 min · 402 words · Becky Riggins

Michael Che Didn T Interrupt Scarlett Johannson And Colin Jost S Wedding After All

Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost 2018 Met Gala Credit: Dia Dipasupil/WireImage ` 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...

February 15, 2022 · 4 min · 679 words · Randolph Staples

Seven Things People Think They Can Recycle But Actually Can T

woman carrying recycle bin Credit: Getty Images Recycling as much as possible sounds like a good idea, but you may be surprised to find out that many of the items you think belong in your recycling bin-soiled pizza boxes, paper coffee cups, and plastic utensils, for example-have no business being there. To help you treat the Earth right and spend less time guessing whether or not your items belong in the trash or the recycling bin, we’re sharing the seven most common items people assume are recyclable, but actually aren’t....

February 15, 2022 · 7 min · 1366 words · Patricia Orourke

The Aha S New Guidance On Sleep Hours And Heart Health

top view woman sleeping at night Credit: Ridofranz / Getty Images top view woman sleeping at night Credit: Ridofranz / Getty Images top view woman sleeping at night Credit: Ridofranz / Getty Images top view woman sleeping at night Credit: Ridofranz / Getty Images It’s no secret that getting a good night’s sleep helps you feel more alert and ready for the day, but how much shut eye you need is less straightforward....

February 15, 2022 · 2 min · 376 words · Lisa Hill

The Difference Between A Marriage License And A Marriage Certificate Explained

ashley adam wedding texas couple Credit: Apryl Ann Photography Simply put, a marriage license lets two individuals get married, but a marriage certificate proves they did it. But there’s a lot more to know about the license and certificate, so read on. RELATED: YOUR ULTIMATE MARRIAGE LICENSE CHECKLIST What comes first? You have to get a marriage license before you can get a marriage certificate. The license is a document that gives you authorization to marry....

February 15, 2022 · 5 min · 872 words · Marissa Summers

The Etiquette Of Setting Boundaries Over Money

` Net Worth Logo View Series Five Steps to Take Now to Catch Up on Retirement Savings How to Start a Retirement Fund at Any Life Stage How to Maximize Your Retirement Accounts Three Things You Need to Know If You’re Considering Early Retirement Families, and our relationships with them, tend to be complicated. We do not always get along, nor do we always agree on important things such as finances....

February 15, 2022 · 4 min · 837 words · Truman Campbell

This Gorgeous Kitchen Renovation Was Designed To Be Family Friendly

kitchen makeover with modern design island Credit: Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography A year ago, Cameron Normand’s life got a whole lot bigger. She got married, then moved into a large home in Alexandria, Virginia, that could accommodate her, her new husband, and his four children. But even with the extra space, the house needed an update-starting in the kitchen. Now feeding four growing step-kids ranging in age from 9 to 16, there just wasn’t enough counter or storage space, and there definitely wasn’t a place to hang backpacks and jackets when everyone got home from school....

February 15, 2022 · 9 min · 1757 words · Sang Mason

Wedding Planners Best Advice For Choosing The Right Bridal Party

` 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 Choosing your bridal party is undoubtably fun and exciting—after all, these are the people who will be by your side during all of the events leading up to the wedding and on the big day itself....

February 15, 2022 · 4 min · 759 words · Frederick Garcia

8 Dutch Baby Pancake Recipes

classic dutch baby topped with berries and cream Credit: Lennart Weibull classic dutch baby topped with berries and cream Credit: Lennart Weibull classic dutch baby topped with berries and cream Credit: Lennart Weibull classic dutch baby topped with berries and cream Credit: Lennart Weibull You might already be a fan of the crisp, custardy, puffy delights of a Dutch baby pancake, or you might be utterly surprised that a “pancake” recipe would call for oven time....

February 14, 2022 · 10 min · 2112 words · Gary Oliver

Four Classic Dinner Salads For Summer

` 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 Light yet at the same time hearty, nutritious yet exciting: Those are the qualities we would use to describe a good dinner salad....

February 14, 2022 · 3 min · 515 words · Magda Sandlin

How Gwen Stefani Included Her Kids And Blake Shelton In Her Wedding Dresses

` 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 Congrats to the newlyweds! After almost six years together, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are now husband and wife....

February 14, 2022 · 3 min · 554 words · Angela Collings

How To Build Your Own Greenhouse

Journie Crenshaw says that last summer, after the pandemic hit and quarantine living was well underway, her mother Lisa started to dream of having her very own greenhouse. Although the original plan was to build a simple structure to house their plants during the winter months, Crenshaw explains that she and her mom, who both live in Pickens, North Carolina, decided to turn it into their very own cozy cottage. Once the research and planning phase was over, the hard work began, and this ambitious mother-daughter duo put in hours of labor for their masterpiece: After staining over 60 pieces of wood by hand and five intense days of construction, they finally had their greenhouse, which they named The Garden Cottage....

February 14, 2022 · 5 min · 867 words · Michell Bishop