straw hats on hooks Credit: Getty / Eric Audras straw hats on hooks Credit: Getty / Eric Audras straw hats on hooks Credit: Getty / Eric Audras straw hats on hooks Credit: Getty / Eric Audras On This Page Cleaning Drying Reshaping As stylish as straw hats can be, cleaning and caring for them is tricky. “If a straw hat gets soaked in water, it will likely lose its shape,” says Christina Dove, e-commerce general manager at Hats in the Belfry....
Fresh herbs including basil, dill, and mint Credit: Christopher Testani Fresh herbs including basil, dill, and mint Credit: Christopher Testani Fresh herbs including basil, dill, and mint Credit: Christopher Testani Fresh herbs including basil, dill, and mint Credit: Christopher Testani Fresh or dried, herbs can add flavor, color, and aroma to any dish, instantly elevating it from ordinary to extraordinary. When cooking with herbs, keep a general rule of thumb in mind regarding the ratio of fresh to dry: Because dried herbs are often more potent and concentrated than fresh herbs, you need less if they’re dry....
Working remotely in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has meant that many of us are using our internet connections more than ever before, and we rely on that internet connection to be as strong and consistent as possible. After all, what could be more frustrating than losing Wi-Fi in the middle of an important meeting or project? In many areas, we may not be able to control which company is our internet service provider (ISP), but we can make a few adjustments to our Wi-Fi settings and setup that can improve our work-from-home experience....
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While it’s only natural to want to embrace your loved ones, it’s not always a good idea to hug your canine friends. “Hugging is a form of handling, and handling can lead to fear, anxiety, and stress in some dogs,” says Dr. Vanessa Spano, DVM at Behavior Vets. “Similar to people—not every person wants to be hugged, let alone hugged all the time; dogs deserve consent.” woman hugging small dog in her lap Credit: Hispanolistic / Getty Images How do you determine whether or not your pooch gets stressed out about hugs?...
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bbq-grilled-fruit-m108613.jpg bbq-grilled-fruit-m108613.jpg bbq-grilled-fruit-m108613.jpg bbq-grilled-fruit-m108613.jpg Grilling is a delicious, healthy way to bring out the flavor of fruit. It’s easy to grill fruit outdoors or indoors, and produce from every season can be cooked on the grill. Some of our favorite fruits to grill include bananas, watermelon, peaches, plums, nectarines, apples, pears, pineapple, and mango, but let your imagination run wild! Whatever fruit you choose to grill, follow the five steps below for flawlessly flame-kissed fruit....
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Mother and daughters tasting Indian sweet laddoos Credit: Mayur Kakade / Getty Images Mother and daughters tasting Indian sweet laddoos Credit: Mayur Kakade / Getty Images Mother and daughters tasting Indian sweet laddoos Credit: Mayur Kakade / Getty Images Mother and daughters tasting Indian sweet laddoos Credit: Mayur Kakade / Getty Images Commonly known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali (pronounced “de-VAH-lee”) is a five-day festival celebrated by more than a billion people across the globe....
` 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 A custom wedding invitation is a beautiful, meaningful way to give your guests a taste of what’s to come on the big day....
Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian Wedding Day Credit: Bob Metelus and Erica Rodriguez/Vogue Magazine ` 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...
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eggs in skillet Credit: Charles Gullung / Getty Images eggs in skillet Credit: Charles Gullung / Getty Images eggs in skillet Credit: Charles Gullung / Getty Images eggs in skillet Credit: Charles Gullung / Getty Images You’ve likely heard the age-old saying, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” but it turns out that what you eat in the morning is just as important. According to new research, eating up to one egg daily can lower your risk of cardiovascular disease....
carlie-gabe-wedding-vow-renewal-301dm1-5474-s111570.jpg Credit: Delbarr Moradi Photography You’ve always thought vow renewals sounded like a really sweet, intimate way to honor your relationship. Now that you’re a married woman yourself, you’re probably thinking it might be nice to plan one. After all, your wedding was the best day of your life-why wouldn’t you want to recreate that good feeling? You’d be in good company if you do. Celebrities like Alec and Hilaria Baldwin, Dolly Parton and Carl Dean, and Viola Davis and Julius Tennon have all re-upped on their commitments....
blue armoire storing linens Credit: Paul Barbera blue armoire storing linens Credit: Paul Barbera blue armoire storing linens Credit: Paul Barbera blue armoire storing linens Credit: Paul Barbera Once used freely to knock out pesky clothing moths, pungent mothballs come with their own set of issues—namely, they’re made with one of two toxic pesticides (naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene). “These chemicals work by transforming from solids into odorous vapors,” says Kari Warberg Block, founder of EarthKind, a company that makes plant-based bug deterrents....
graveyard cake Credit: Steven Karl Metzer graveyard cake Credit: Steven Karl Metzer graveyard cake Credit: Steven Karl Metzer graveyard cake Credit: Steven Karl Metzer With headstone cookies, meringue bones, and scary ghosts, building this edible Halloween scene is a festive and creative activity that kids will love taking part in—and eating, if they dare! The cake base needs to be made ahead and all of the items for decorating it can also be made ahead to save on time....
spaghetti squash Credit: Westend61 / Getty Images spaghetti squash Credit: Westend61 / Getty Images spaghetti squash Credit: Westend61 / Getty Images spaghetti squash Credit: Westend61 / Getty Images On This Page Planting Soil Watering Harvesting Maintenance If you love growing vegetables in your home garden, then you might want to consider planting spaghetti squash this year. “Not only is spaghetti squash low in starch, its flesh peels apart in strings like spaghetti, making it a healthy alternative to traditional pasta when cooked,” says Matt Mattus, author of Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening ($25....
Snow covered house and fir trees Credit: GETTY IMAGES Snow covered house and fir trees Credit: GETTY IMAGES Snow covered house and fir trees Credit: GETTY IMAGES Snow covered house and fir trees Credit: GETTY IMAGES As the weather changes, so does your home’s needs. This is especially true during winter, when freezing temperatures and winter storms can cause severe damage to your property. To protect your home from frozen pipes, power outages, and other unwanted consequences of cold weather, there are a handful of steps you must take when winterizing your home....
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stuffed-animal-repair-1-0315.jpg As a parent, there are few things in this world I dread more than my daughter’s beloved stuffed bunny sustaining a life-threatening injury. Okay, I may be exaggerating a little, but anyone who has loved a child knows that not much can send a little one into a spiral of tears and panic like knowing that their best friend may be beyond repair. Of course, people will tell you there are ways to prevent this from ever happening in your home....
