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dog booties Credit: Chloe Mackintosh When it comes us humans, it’s hard to imagine heading out the door without shoes on. As we’re constantly on the go, it’s a necessity of protection and comfort that we alter based on the weather. (Even babies are provided with adorable little booties.) But when our dogs are moving just as much as we do, should they also wear shoes on their paws? To get the answer, we spoke to Hyunmin Kim, DVM, veterinary staff manager for the ASPCA Community Medicine Department....

Elderly Couple Walking in Nature Credit: MoMo Productions/Getty Images Elderly Couple Walking in Nature Credit: MoMo Productions/Getty Images Elderly Couple Walking in Nature Credit: MoMo Productions/Getty Images Elderly Couple Walking in Nature Credit: MoMo Productions/Getty Images Mother Nature is calling, beckoning everyone near and far to get outside (safely!) this summer. Thankfully, whether you’re venturing to new places or spending an afternoon at home in your garden, you can now use the Google Maps app, which works across Android and iOS devices, to determine the air quality of your immediate locale....

On This Page Holiday Cactus Varieties Care Requirements How to Force Blooming Thanksgiving cactus falls within the genus Schlumbergera, along with other holiday-themed plants like Christmas and Easter iterations. These low-maintenance plants are known for their flat, segmented deep-green foliage and beautifully layered flowers that seem to appear right as the celebrations they are named for arrive. As you’d expect, the Thanksgiving cactus blooms right around Turkey Day—which makes it a wonderful centerpiece or hostess present....

Whether you’re trying to accommodate your kids’ growing collection of toys or looking for smart ways to clear your kitchen counters, finding storage in unexpected parts of your home allows you to make the most of the space you have. Ahead, you will find seven ways to easily convert just about any area into a storage solution, according to our experts. floating island storage Credit: LENNART WEIBULL Adjust your shelves. Reworking the shelf heights in your cabinets or bookshelves might be the easiest way to improve your storage options; raising or lower the shelves to accommodate more items is fast, easy, and free....

woman organizing closet Credit: Westend61 / Getty Images woman organizing closet Credit: Westend61 / Getty Images woman organizing closet Credit: Westend61 / Getty Images woman organizing closet Credit: Westend61 / Getty Images Systemizing your closet will save you from the chaos of frantically searching for that dress or scarf last minute (with no end in sight). Plus, a clutter-free space does more than just look good: In the long run, it prevents you from spending excess money (no more buying duplicates or pieces you don’t actually need)....

White and spacious domestic living room decorated with Christmas fir tree and pastel holiday decor. Credit: GETTY IMAGES White and spacious domestic living room decorated with Christmas fir tree and pastel holiday decor. Credit: GETTY IMAGES White and spacious domestic living room decorated with Christmas fir tree and pastel holiday decor. Credit: GETTY IMAGES White and spacious domestic living room decorated with Christmas fir tree and pastel holiday decor....

Rainbow-colored eggs, like the ones our founder gathers from the chickens on her farm, are popping up all over social media feeds. From blueish tones to creamy pinks and even shades of greens, when cracked open, these colorful eggshells reveal a beautiful orange golden yolk that maintains its shape when cooked and is seemingly made to be fried and enjoyed on crunchy toasted bread, added to shrimp, sausage, and cheesy grits, or eaten straight off the pan....

It’s exciting when an unfamiliar fruit or vegetable appears at fall markets. Even among the kaleidoscope of late-season winter squashes, the bulbous-bottomed, crook-necked heavyweight that is the cushaw stands out, intriguing cooks who live beyond its traditional cultivation range in the Southwestern United States and in Mexico. (Those familiar with it, please bear with us: The cushaw may be your beloved winter squash but the rest of us are just catching up....

nadine abramcyk apartment Credit: Natasha Jahangir When shopping for a new duvet, pillow, or piece of upholstered furniture you will almost always to choose which type of filling you want. Should you choose feathers or down? If it’s going to be down, should you choose goose or duck? And, perhaps more importantly, what’s the difference? “Down is the fluffy coating found closest to the body of [geese, ducks, and other waterfowl] to insulate it from the elements,” says Timothy Oulton, founder and creative director of the renowned Timothy Oulton furniture company....

Wusthof classic cleaver Credit: Courtesy of Wüsthof Wusthof classic cleaver Credit: Courtesy of Wüsthof Wusthof classic cleaver Credit: Courtesy of Wüsthof Wusthof classic cleaver Credit: Courtesy of Wüsthof There are a few essential knives that every home cook needs: an all-purpose chef’s knife; a serrated bread knife; and a small paring knife. We believe there’s another style that you should consider investing in, and that’s a cleaver. Yes, it looks a little scary, and yours might even give you visions of an intense butcher working behind the scenes to prepare meat for the case in your local grocery store....

piazza ice cream scoop with color Credit: Courtesy of Williams-Sonoma piazza ice cream scoop with color Credit: Courtesy of Williams-Sonoma piazza ice cream scoop with color Credit: Courtesy of Williams-Sonoma piazza ice cream scoop with color Credit: Courtesy of Williams-Sonoma Here’s the scoop: Even if you never serve ice cream at home, an ice cream scoop is a must-have kitchen tool. The ice cream craze in this country began sometime between 1876 and 1900....

If your goal is to reduce your carbon footprint (and it should be), there’s a lot you can do to live a lower-waste lifestyle, including everything from composting to buying secondhand and ditching single-use plastic. But when it comes to hosting a party, you may begin to scratch your head. Balloons, streamers, disposable dinnerware: All of the excess that comes with parties seems inherently wasteful. “These materials are often either derived from plastic (a non-renewable material) or paper, which takes a ton of land, energy, and water to produce....

bride and groom outside Credit: Perry Vaile ` 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...

crepe-paper-bulbs-0515 THE TOOLS Plastic sandwich bagsWhite sandWhite floral tapeDouble-sided crepe paper in the color of your choiceScissorsHot glue gun and sticksWire cuttersWhite-wrapped floral wire (preferably 22 gauge)Vessel of your choice Crepe Paper Bulbs and Flowers - Tools HOW-TO ​1. Fill a sandwich bag with about 1/4 cup of sand. Wrap just above the sand with white floral tape. Crepe Paper Bulbs and Flowers - Step 1 2. Cut several strips of crepe paper (about 3/4-inch wide) against the grain of the paper....

toothbrushes in cup next to sink Credit: Getty Images / didecs toothbrushes in cup next to sink Credit: Getty Images / didecs toothbrushes in cup next to sink Credit: Getty Images / didecs toothbrushes in cup next to sink Credit: Getty Images / didecs Your tongue has thousands of tiny taste buds, and while that may be good news for your palate, it can make oral hygiene a bit more complicated—those little buds are the perfect place for odor-causing bacteria to hide and, unfortunately, may be causing more than just bad breath....

how to crush garlic Credit: Mike Krautter how to crush garlic Credit: Mike Krautter how to crush garlic Credit: Mike Krautter how to crush garlic Credit: Mike Krautter Often recipes call for one or two cloves of garlic, crushed. Not sliced or minced, but crushed. Crushed garlic is also sometimes referred to as smashed garlic, which is basically peeled cloves that have been…crushed. Don’t confuse crushed garlic with using a tool called a garlic press, that’s a very different process....

grilled halibut steak potatoes olives onions Credit: Christopher Testani grilled halibut steak potatoes olives onions Credit: Christopher Testani grilled halibut steak potatoes olives onions Credit: Christopher Testani grilled halibut steak potatoes olives onions Credit: Christopher Testani Grilling is a great technique for cooking fish. I’m a chef and fishmonger but I’m also a grilling enthusiast; there’s something tantalizing about the smoky aromas and flavors of grilled food that can’t be beat....

hanging planter in kitchen Adding a hanging flowerpot, or a collection of hanging pots, to your indoor garden or an otherwise lonely corner of a room is a great way to enhance your space and bring the outdoors in. But decorating with suspended greenery and flowers isn’t quite as simple as choosing a planter and getting to work; there are a few things you’ll need to know before you get started....

5122_032910_plagues.jpg 5122_032910_plagues.jpg 5122_032910_plagues.jpg 5122_032910_plagues.jpg As some of the holiest days in the Jewish religion, Passover is an important time to gather with family and friends and observe a number of religious traditions. And while we love any excuse to eat Matzo ball soup, the customs surrounding the holiday date back thousands of years and delve deeper than the tasty dish. The most important aspect of the holiday is the Seder, which tells the story of the Jewish people’s enslavement by the Egyptians and how they escaped....

Woman making nonalcoholic lemonade drinks Credit: nikkimeel / Getty Images Woman making nonalcoholic lemonade drinks Credit: nikkimeel / Getty Images Woman making nonalcoholic lemonade drinks Credit: nikkimeel / Getty Images Woman making nonalcoholic lemonade drinks Credit: nikkimeel / Getty Images The hottest ABV trend as of late? Zero-proof. More and more people are embracing a booze-free or “sober curious” lifestyle in which they consume less alcoholic wine and spirits (or none at all)....