Are you a fire cider convert yet? A longtime favorite in the herbal community, this DIY tonic is finally gaining mainstream popularity. Our test kitchen editors have been fans for years, and we were curious about why it’s currently having a moment, so we went straight to the source, Rosemary Gladstar, the respected herbalist, teacher, and author who came up with fire cider (and coined its catchy name!) in the late 1970s....
healthy snacks on table Credit: Maryna Terletska / Getty Images ` 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 healthy snacks on table Credit: Maryna Terletska / Getty Images healthy snacks on table Credit: Maryna Terletska / Getty Images...
bride and groom under the wedding arch Credit: Jenn Emerling ` 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...
overhead view of cutlery on white traditional tea tablecloth Credit: Brett Stevens / Getty Images overhead view of cutlery on white traditional tea tablecloth Credit: Brett Stevens / Getty Images overhead view of cutlery on white traditional tea tablecloth Credit: Brett Stevens / Getty Images overhead view of cutlery on white traditional tea tablecloth Credit: Brett Stevens / Getty Images While you may believe that color is the key to embroidery, stitching in a monochromatic singularity is just as stunning....
To keep the environment healthy, everyone has to do their part. Thankfully, you can start in your own backyard. If you have grass or leafy trees on your property, put that waste to good use instead of dumping it into a landfill. It can easily be converted into nutritious organic matter to feed your soil, for example. Ahead, more ways to take an eco-friendly approach to all kinds of yard cleanup....
momina jack wedding couple hands Credit: Zosia Zacharia Whether you’ve been married for just a few months or are inching towards a full decade as Mr. and Mrs., you’ve probably come to the realization that a marriage-like any other relationship-is hard work. As they say, good things don’t come easy. A happy, healthy marriage requires continual commitment, energy, and devotion on the parts of both you and your partner throughout the days, weeks, months and years you spend together....
` 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 Choosing the right bank for you comes with its own due diligence such as considering fees, online apps, security, and budgeting services. However, have you ever taken the sustainability standards of your bank into consideration?...
Finding the right artwork for your home is only half the battle. Once you’ve chosen a piece that speaks to you and works in the room, you have to decide how to frame it. But with so many different frame options—from gold to natural wood—it might feel a little intimidating to pick a color and style. And then there’s the cost to consider: If you’re investing your money, you want to make sure the frame is perfect....
Rabbits are undoubtedly the cutest of backyard critters, but they can wreak havoc on your garden beds, especially if they are overflowing with growing fruits, vegetables, and perennials. Home gardeners and professionals alike know the damage they can inflict on a natural space, from nibbled-on flower buds to strawberries, rendering crops inedible. As annoying as they may be, Sonya Harris, the founder and CEO of The Bullock Garden Project, Inc. in Camden, New Jersey, explains that it is important to pause and remember that “rabbits are a part of nature....
Who doesn’t love a bake sale? It’s a fun (and delicious!) way to fundraise for a school, team, place of worship, or other organization. Selling donated baked goods and having people volunteer their time means the clever fundraising model is almost 100% profit. Plus, just about everyone would agree there’s nothing better than nibbling on a homemade cookie or brownie while watching a ballgame or strolling through the park. blue cookie tins Planning a bake sale isn’t difficult, but it does require organizational skills....
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez posing for photos at a movie premiere Credit: Rich Fury / Staff via Getty Images ` 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...
When ordering a bottle of wine at a restaurant, it’s customary to receive some sort of presentation as well as a first sniff, swirl, and sip to make sure it’s to your liking. At home, however, you might skip wine etiquette altogether and you wouldn’t be alone. According to a new survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Woodbridge Wines, only 17 percent of wine drinkers swirl and sniff the beverage before drinking it....
sparkling water Credit: bhofack2 / Getty Anyone who prefers to drink carbonated water over flat H20 should know that there’s a nutritional drawback to one variety-in fact, drinking a certain type of fizzy water could negatively impact health over time. To understand the differences between the most popular types of carbonated water-seltzer, sparkling water, and club soda-we went straight to the pros. Here, we answer your burning bubbly water questions, starting with is seltzer better for you than club soda?...
soft-scrambled eggs and toasted-rye tartlets Credit: Ryan Liebe soft-scrambled eggs and toasted-rye tartlets Credit: Ryan Liebe soft-scrambled eggs and toasted-rye tartlets Credit: Ryan Liebe soft-scrambled eggs and toasted-rye tartlets Credit: Ryan Liebe Eggs are undeniably one of the easiest—and tastiest—foods to enjoy in the morning, and there’s so many ways to prepare eggs: frying, boiling, scrambling, poaching, and turning the egg into an omelet. Out of all of these options, though, what is the favorite way Americans make their eggs?...
half roll ballet exercise Credit: Raymond Hom By Whole Living half roll ballet exercise Credit: Raymond Hom half roll ballet exercise Credit: Raymond Hom half roll ballet exercise Credit: Raymond Hom Get the lithe legs, lean core, and toned tush—plus the poise—of a dancer with this DIY workout. This “barre burner” challenges your balance and strengthens your core, hips, and legs. Rest your fingertips on a chair or table, and don’t pinch your back or lean too heavily on your “barre”: You’ll miss the benefits....
martha-spotlight-bedford-green-room-2-0915.jpg Credit: Pieter Estersohn martha-spotlight-bedford-green-room-2-0915.jpg Credit: Pieter Estersohn martha-spotlight-bedford-green-room-2-0915.jpg Credit: Pieter Estersohn martha-spotlight-bedford-green-room-2-0915.jpg Credit: Pieter Estersohn Though faux bois may sound like the type of high-fashion design element most amateurs can’t easily incorporate into their décor, it’s really just a fancy term for a simple pattern that imitates wood grain (Martha loves it!). By changing the color and scale of the pattern, you can use it for everything from fabrics to cake frosting, making it an organic, inviting addition to your holiday decorations....
tablescape with checkered tablecloth and rattan flatware Credit: Lennart Weibull tablescape with checkered tablecloth and rattan flatware Credit: Lennart Weibull tablescape with checkered tablecloth and rattan flatware Credit: Lennart Weibull tablescape with checkered tablecloth and rattan flatware Credit: Lennart Weibull Summer is the ultimate season for outdoor entertaining—after all, there’s nothing quite like blue skies and warm weather to put us in the celebratory mood. Match the moment by hosting an elevated soirée for your nearest and dearest, and set a table that speaks to the upbeat vibe....
fern-floral-crown-festival-bride-final-0416.jpg Credit: Courtesy of Ron Wendt THE TOOLS Pipe cleaners/chenille stems 1" wide organza ribbon Magnatac craft glue Raffia ribbon streamers Fern fronds Partridge feathers Flower Crown Ideas to Top Off Your Wedding Hairstyle fern-floral-crown-festival-bride-materials-0416.jpg Credit: Courtesy of Ron Wendt HOW-TO 1. Twist two or three pipe cleaners together to make two separate lengths long enough to go around your head. Allow for a few extra inches because you will lose some length when you twist them together....
bridal bouquet of peonies jasmine and rice flowers with ribbon Credit: Hannah Mayson Love it or hate it, many people consider the bouquet toss to be a staple at modern wedding receptions. Here’s how it works: All the single women gather on the dance floor, and the bride throws her bouquet into the crowd; whoever catches it will supposedly be the next to marry. Wondering whether you should incorporate the activity into your wedding reception?...
Renewing your strands involves more than selecting the correct shampoo and conditioner. Better hair actually starts with the scalp, which you should occasionally detox to achieve the ultimate refresh. “A scalp detox is essentially a deep cleansing of the scalp and hair to help remove build-up from product, processing, dermatitis, dirt, hard water, sweat, and oil,” says Dr. Naissan Wesley, MD. What’s more, according to Nick Stenson, an ambassador and celebrity stylist for L’ORÉAL and Matrix and the senior vice president for store and service operations at Ulta Beauty, this process will not only help relieve your scalp and follicles of debris, but it will also help rebalance your skin’s pH along the way....
